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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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Tough edit: USA Today's Dan Wolken

Jun 28, 2023

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Tough edit: USA Today's Dan Wolken

A critique of the column that declared Portland's Damian Lillard to be annoying, thereby earning the author a nomination for our inaugural Headinass Awards.

No one spared in college bowling scandal

Jun 21, 2023

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6 min read

No one spared in college bowling scandal

The Mariners lost to the Yankees, but that was boring so I'll spice up today's newsletter with a sex scandal in college bowling!

Adam Schefter's laundry service isn't free
LockSimple

Jun 20, 2023

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6 min read

Adam Schefter's laundry service isn't free

Before we dip into this week's Mariner-a Sauce, I want to trace the ethically dubious history that preceded Schefter's podcast interview with Dalvin Cook 'cuz it's kind of scummy.

Hate the game, not the players

Jun 15, 2023

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4 min read

Hate the game, not the players

The NCAA does not have a 'hot girl' problem. The NCAA has a problem because it won't create a system in which athletes are fairly compensated for their labor.

We really don't have to do this

Jun 12, 2023

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7 min read

We really don't have to do this

I'm of the opinion that 10-year-olds should get orange wedges and encouragement for playing sports as opposed to credulous reporting of the parent's promotional efforts.

Money isn't the only measurement that matters
LockSimple

Jun 9, 2023

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8 min read

Money isn't the only measurement that matters

Rory McIlroy got hosed along with every other golfer that stayed true to the PGA Tour. That doesn't mean they did the wrong thing, though. Staying true to your principles is worth something, right?

Mariner-a sauce: What a weak it was
LockSimple

Jun 5, 2023

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5 min read

Mariner-a sauce: What a weak it was

Dead horses are not beaten with the regularity with which Seattle was drubbed this past week, getting outscored by a total of 28 runs over the past six games.

Beef timeline: Rodgers vs. Packers, Gutekunst et al.

Jun 1, 2023

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3 min read

Beef timeline: Rodgers vs. Packers, Gutekunst et al.

A timeline of just how long Aaron Rodgers has been stewing about the Packers.

Aaron Rodgers and The Hill of Austerity
LockSimple

Jun 1, 2023

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3 min read

Aaron Rodgers and The Hill of Austerity

He may be gone from Green Bay, but that doesn't mean he can't double back to leave skid marks on the lawn of the Packers GM in a glorious display of petty.

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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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