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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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Seattle's most likely draft path
LockSimple

Apr 25, 2023

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Seattle's most likely draft path

I can come up with a lot of reasons why Seattle will pick Jalen Carter No. 5 overall. I can come up with almost as many why they won't.

Position paper: Seattle draft history
LockSimple

Apr 24, 2023

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Position paper: Seattle draft history

The Seahawks won't be taking a player at the position they've valued most in the draft under John Schneider. They probably won't use the fifth pick on the position they value second-most, either.

The costs of cutting it close
LockSimple

Apr 19, 2023

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The costs of cutting it close

For years now, the Mariners have been unreasonably good in close games. That's tough to sustain, though, as we've seen through the first three weeks of this season.

How about we just all enjoy this?
LockSimple

Apr 17, 2023

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6 min read

How about we just all enjoy this?

THIS is what we all hoped to see from Jarred Kelenic, and instead of wondering what took so long or speculating how long it will last, I'm just going to go ahead and watch it.

Screen Gem

Apr 12, 2023

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Screen Gem

The second act of Nate Burleson's career has him performing (just off) Broadway where he hosts CBS's morning show.

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Why is it that bullpens are so often taxed?
LockSimple

Apr 12, 2023

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Why is it that bullpens are so often taxed?

Probably the same reason that blitzes are always dialed up. We've got a certain way we talk about sports, and I aboslutely love it.

A free-spending owner? That's rich
LockSimple

Apr 4, 2023

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A free-spending owner? That's rich

Seattle's economy has produced an incredible amount of wealth so why can't we get one of these dorks to treat one of our sports franchises like a sports car, souping it up to show off?

I kinda hate myself for saying this ...
LockSimple

Mar 29, 2023

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6 min read

I kinda hate myself for saying this ...

but I don't expect much from Bobby Wagner's return. In fact, I think it's another example of the Seahawks tendency to hold onto their stars for too long.

He wasn't being racist, but rather sexist?
LockSimple

Mar 23, 2023

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8 min read

He wasn't being racist, but rather sexist?

Boston sports-radio guy says he was trying to reference female anatomy not a woman's ethnicity, but there are some issues with that explanation.

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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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