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Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

Sep 1, 2026

Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

I have a theory that kickers are like milk: Once they've turned you've got to throw 'em out. So where do we stand with Jason Myers?

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A matter of balls and strikes

Aug 28, 2026

A matter of balls and strikes

Turns out that Anthropic's AI model can't hold a candle to me when it comes to knowing the Mariners' history of testicular injuries.

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Too ugly to ignore

Aug 19, 2026

Too ugly to ignore

There's a clarity that comes from losses as embarrassing as the one Seattle just suffered in Milwaukee.

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Law & Order: NFL

Aug 14, 2026

Law & Order: NFL

When it comes to players accused of crimes, justice doesn't have all that much to do with the decisions NFL teams make.

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A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Aug 5, 2026

A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Seattle might very well be ready to welcome Alex Rodriguez back this weekend. I'm not, though, and I kinda hope others feel the same way.

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The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

Aug 3, 2026

The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

The Mariners remain so budget conscious they must rob Peter to pay Paul or -- in this case -- trade Castillo to create spending room.

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Diary of a Mariners fan

Aug 3, 2026

Diary of a Mariners fan

Why did Seattle let Colt Emerson struggle for so freaking long?

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Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

Jul 30, 2026

Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

The Seahawks player I'm most interested in watching this month doesn't have much of a chance of playing this year.

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In defense of skepticism
LockSimple

Feb 8, 2024

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In defense of skepticism

I have a strong opinion about the new defensive coordinator my school hired, and there's nothing wrong with that.

Where will Russell Wilson land?
LockSimple

Feb 7, 2024

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8 min read

Where will Russell Wilson land?

Let's use our knowledge of both this quarterback and the league to find the most likely spots for him in 2024.

The grudgery: Unreasonably loud litter
LockSimple

Feb 5, 2024

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The grudgery: Unreasonably loud litter

What would you do if you were sitting in your car and a pedestrian casually tossed a can on it? Because that happened last week, and I wished I'd been a little more laid back.

Not exactly normal
LockSimple

Feb 1, 2024

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10 min read

Not exactly normal

This is only the second time in 25 years that the Seahawks have had their general manager choose the coach.

Coordinated enthusiasm
LockSimple

Jan 31, 2024

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7 min read

Coordinated enthusiasm

I'm as excited as anyone about the young and ambitious coordinators who become head-coaching candidates. That always requires a leap of faith, though.

The ethical fan's guide to college football
LockSimple

Jan 26, 2024

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5 min read

The ethical fan's guide to college football

OK, that might be a little bit too ambitious, but I'm taking a crack at coming up with ways to keep things in perspective in this new era of college football.

Where there's a Will, there's a way?
LockSimple

Jan 24, 2024

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7 min read

Where there's a Will, there's a way?

It appears my insistence on avoiding the coverage of college recruiting is going to be utterly impractical in this new age of player movement.

The wonderful words of sports reportering
LockSimple

Jan 18, 2024

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The wonderful words of sports reportering

The dark art of telling people about breaking news has spawned a journalistic dialect of its own and it's absolutely hilarious.

Gone Fisching
LockSimple

Jan 15, 2024

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7 min read

Gone Fisching

Jedd Fisch wasn't my first choice to be Washington's new coach, which is probably a good sign given my tendency to be dead wrong when it comes to college coach forecasts.

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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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