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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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Film study: "Untold: Johnny Football"
LockSimple

Aug 14, 2023

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Film study: "Untold: Johnny Football"

The new Netflitx is so interested in reliving the good times that it fails to fully account for their consequences.

Three things we learned about the Seahawks
LockSimple

Aug 14, 2023

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4 min read

Three things we learned about the Seahawks

*And a more measured review of Russell Wilson's first preseason game under Sean Payton.

My feelings about UW are unprofessional

Aug 9, 2023

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9 min read

My feelings about UW are unprofessional

I've been unreasonably angry about Washington's departure from the Pac-12, which got me thinking back about a very specific decision to remain a fan of my alma mater.

This is not something to celebrate
LockSimple

Aug 7, 2023

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5 min read

This is not something to celebrate

Going to the Big Ten may have been the least bad choice available for Washington, but it's hard for me to see this as the win some are trying to spin it as.

Why did the Pac-12 die?

Aug 4, 2023

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8 min read

Why did the Pac-12 die?

It's possible you don't understand exactly what happened to the conference. Here, let me help.

Lord of the Flies: A college sports prophecy
LockSimple

Aug 2, 2023

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6 min read

Lord of the Flies: A college sports prophecy

Plenty of other sports have cashed in on spiraling revenues from broadcast rights without triggering the fundamental reorganization college football is experiencing.

Coach class: Sean Payton resets Russell
LockSimple

Jul 28, 2023

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5 min read

Coach class: Sean Payton resets Russell

By pinning the blame on Nathaniel Hackett, Denver's new coach is letting Russell Wilson off the hook for last season but putting him on the hot seat for this one.

Time for the commish to Pac up
LockSimple

Jul 27, 2023

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6 min read

Time for the commish to Pac up

George Kliavkoff inherited a bad hand, played it as best he could, but we know he's been bluffing the past five months and it's time for him to go.

Defense spending at an all-time high
LockSimple

Jul 26, 2023

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4 min read

Defense spending at an all-time high

If Seattle's defensive front isn't improved this season, it won't be for a lack of effort or spending or draft picks.

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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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