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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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The case for Seattle's defense

Sep 16, 2026

The case for Seattle's defense

Plus, the ratings are in for the Seahawks' season-opener, reminding me of why I don't think anyone should care about TV ratings

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When a coach gets in his feelings

Sep 14, 2026

When a coach gets in his feelings

Jedd Fisch tried to make a statement at the end of his team's underwhelming performance and it almost bit him in the butt.

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🚨 Maye Day, Maye Day 🚨

Sep 10, 2026

🚨 Maye Day, Maye Day 🚨

Do not taunt the End Zone of Destiny. Do not tempt fate in that particular corner of Seattle's stadium, either.

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At least look like you care

Sep 8, 2026

At least look like you care

As football season begins, Seattle's baseball team looks like it can't wait for the season to end.

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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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Coordinated enthusiasm
LockSimple

Jan 31, 2024

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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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10 min read

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.

'We weren’t anything and then we were something. We made something special.'
LockSimple

Jan 11, 2024

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'We weren’t anything and then we were something. We made something special.'

Seattle has never had more fun than it did cheering the Seahawks during Pete Carroll's 14 years as head coach.

I don't have an answer about Pete Carroll
LockSimple

Jan 8, 2024

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I don't have an answer about Pete Carroll

Not only that, I think the questions about his future will add to the confusion of what will happen. But one thing is for sure: That Seahawks defense needs a hard reset.

My passion project
LockSimple

Jan 5, 2024

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My passion project

For 30 years now, my feelings have been tied to a football team in a way that is irrational and not altogether healthy. What's worse is I'm kind of proud of it.

Under no circumstances will it be easy
LockSimple

Jan 2, 2024

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7 min read

Under no circumstances will it be easy

This Huskies team is utterly incapable of playing anything that could be described as a normal football game, and I absolutely love them for it.

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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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