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Insider trading: The X's and O's of a scoop

Oct 7, 2026

Insider trading: The X's and O's of a scoop

One national reporter consistently gets health updates on the Huskies, and he's happy to tell you how young Washington is.

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The snarl and the swagger

Oct 5, 2026

The snarl and the swagger

You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs, and you can't have a dominant defense without battering a few opponents.

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Just trying to keep my head down

Oct 1, 2026

Just trying to keep my head down

One game into the conference season and Washington is in real trouble. I'm just glad our neighbors to the south haven't noticed.

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Clock Watch: Chargers are cheeks

Sep 30, 2026

Clock Watch: Chargers are cheeks

Vikings and Raiders thriving in end-of-half game management this season as well as a QB no one wants to talk about (for good reason).

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Two losses, two very different lessons

Sep 28, 2026

Two losses, two very different lessons

UW's Jedd Fisch has an issue telling time while life with Sam Darnold requires enduring the occasionally back-breaking turnover.

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Err check: Graham Bensinger

Sep 23, 2026

Err check: Graham Bensinger

Never trust a reporter with two last names and a feud with one of those moronic Paul brothers

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Seattle's death grip

Sep 21, 2026

Seattle's death grip

The Dark Side's ability to choke out an opponent was on full display in the desert.

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The dangers of a desperate opponent

Sep 17, 2026

The dangers of a desperate opponent

I'm putting a microscope over the final 5 minutes of NFL games this season to get a better understanding of end-game strategy.

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Starting to see a trend
LockSimple

Apr 15, 2024

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Starting to see a trend

If the Mariners don't get an extraordinary outing from their starter, they haven't been winning many (or more accurately any) games this season.

The (unsustainable) secret to Mariner success
LockSimple

Apr 11, 2024

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The (unsustainable) secret to Mariner success

Seattle is undefeated when its starting pitcher limits the opponent to one run or fewer, which is great. It's 1-7 in all other games, which is not.

Price is right for Geno Smith
LockSimple

Apr 10, 2024

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Price is right for Geno Smith

I'm not sure if Seattle's quarterback is better than Kirk Cousins, but I do believe the Seahawks are much better off with him than the Falcons are with Cousins.

Let us never speak of this again
LockSimple

Apr 4, 2024

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Let us never speak of this again

The Mariners scored two runs in the final 23 innings of a teeth-gnashingly frustrating three-game series against Cleveland.

There are no villains in sports writing
LockSimple

Apr 3, 2024

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There are no villains in sports writing

The moment a writer starts outfitting someone with a black hat, they're leaving themselves open to bias and rank homerism.

Mariners manage to keep the glass half full

Apr 1, 2024

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Mariners manage to keep the glass half full

Three up, three down: Mariners (somehow) split the opening series with Boston despite having two extra-base hits over the final three games.

The Mariners and the uncomfortable dollar
LockSimple

Mar 28, 2024

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The Mariners and the uncomfortable dollar

Seattle is expected to be good. I believe they not only could, but should be better if their owners weren't so willing to sit on their wallets and hope everything goes right.

Three and Out: John Schneider's got a type
LockSimple

Mar 18, 2024

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Three and Out: John Schneider's got a type

When I found out the Seahawks had acquired Sam Howell I thought of Charlie Whitehurst. Hear me out, though: It's not as bad as it sounds.

Capitalism for me, but not for thee

Mar 14, 2024

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Capitalism for me, but not for thee

Nick Saban bemoaning the financial self-interest of today's college football players would be a lot more compelling if he was still coaching at Toledo.

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DANNY O’NEIL

A veteran sports journalist and accidental radio host, I show founders, entrepreneurs and aspiring executives how to connect with an audience, building their personal brands and creating awareness of their expertise.

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