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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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Lord of the Flies: A college sports prophecy
LockSimple

Aug 2, 2023

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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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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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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.

The responsible reaction
LockSimple

Jul 21, 2023

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The responsible reaction

Jarred Kelenic's reaction to his mistake is ultimately much more telling and way more important than the fact he made it.

Who's on first?
LockSimple

Jul 17, 2023

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Who's on first?

There's one question that best illustrates just how wide open the NFC is in 2023.

What I think about when Met fans whine ...

Jul 10, 2023

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What I think about when Met fans whine ...

They think they know suffering because they don't win as much as the Yankees, which I find freaking comical.

Seattle should be defensive about recent history
LockSimple

Jul 6, 2023

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Seattle should be defensive about recent history

Why has it been so hard for Pete Carroll to make Seattle's defense good again?

For Pete's sake
LockSimple

Jul 3, 2023

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For Pete's sake

It's no surprise the success of Seattle's coach gets overlooked. The reason that happens, however, has changed.

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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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