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'Darnold went Darnold'

Oct 12, 2026

'Darnold went Darnold'

Every time Sam Darnold throws an interception I hear Chris Rock's voice talking about a tiger's natural inclinations.

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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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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.

A most active first day of free agency

Mar 12, 2024

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A most active first day of free agency

The Seahawks paid a lot to Leonard Williams, which is fine. They watched Jordyn Brooks leave for relatively little money, which was surprising.

The error of his trade
LockSimple

Mar 11, 2024

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The error of his trade

The fact that Russell Wilson wound up choosing Pittsburgh shows just how wrong he was to believe that Seattle was holding him back.

Quitting can do a body good

Mar 8, 2024

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Quitting can do a body good

I got a follow from Annie Duke on Thursday, and discovered that a former poker pro and cognitive psychologist had liked an essay I wrote that mentioned her most recent book.

Kalen DeBoer must think I'm stupid
LockSimple

Mar 7, 2024

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Kalen DeBoer must think I'm stupid

I'm not angry at Washington's coach for leaving. I am, however, furious he's pretending the opportunity at Alabama materialized out of thin air.

Russell Wilson could use some new writers
LockSimple

Mar 5, 2024

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Russell Wilson could use some new writers

Looking at Russ's words the past week I got the distinct sense that Seattle's former quarterback just doesn’t recognize his current reality, and I'm here to help.

The best draft in Huskies history
LockSimple

Mar 4, 2024

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The best draft in Huskies history

That's not a question, it's a statement. There were 13 players from Washington at the NFL's combine and given what they did in Indianapolis, we've got a bumper crop.

Actions speak loudest on Geno Smith's future
LockSimple

Feb 29, 2024

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Actions speak loudest on Geno Smith's future

Seattle is doing exactly what you would expect it to do if it was going to keep Geno Smith the starter no matter what its coach and GM are trying to say.

Live like Flaco

Feb 27, 2024

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Live like Flaco

I'm one of the many people who was inspired by the way a Eurasian eagle owl found freedom in New York, which made the news of his death feel like an absolute gut punch.

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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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