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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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Careful what you wish for: The Russell Wilson story
LockSimple

Feb 24, 2023

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Careful what you wish for: The Russell Wilson story

The most interesting thing about The Athletic's story isn't what Russ wanted Seattle to do, but what happened once Denver did what he wanted.

I don't like him, at all, but he's got a point
LockSimple

Feb 24, 2023

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11 min read

I don't like him, at all, but he's got a point

"Sports fans aren't sane or rational when their favorite teams are involved," said Clay Travis. I think the same dynamic is increasingly accurate in describing the nature of political opinions.

Sorry, not doing this again with Jarred Kelenic

Feb 22, 2023

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6 min read

Sorry, not doing this again with Jarred Kelenic

I made it four paragraphs into the latest what-if-he-turns-the-corner story about the Mariners outfielder before deciding I'm not wasting my spring doing that again.

'Get some facts, come back and see me'
LockSimple

Feb 22, 2023

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4 min read

'Get some facts, come back and see me'

Darren Rovell earns admission to the Online Clown Posse with an thoroughly ignorant description of Michael Jordan's recruitment to North Carolina.

MLB entangled in a bit of a cable crisis
LockSimple

Feb 22, 2023

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7 min read

MLB entangled in a bit of a cable crisis

More than half of the league's franchises have their games televised locally by cable networks who are experiencing clear financial issues.

Owl the news that's fit to print
LockSimple

Feb 15, 2023

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7 min read

Owl the news that's fit to print

From the Super Bowl to the superb owl that has the full and undivided attention of an entire city. Go Flaco!

The problem with not admitting a problem

Feb 13, 2023

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6 min read

The problem with not admitting a problem

I can understand why Russell Wilson would be defensive about the criticism of the Why Not You Foundation, but his response has become the biggest issue here.

Is this really all that bad?

Feb 9, 2023

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8 min read

Is this really all that bad?

All your questions about the USA Today investigation of Russell Wilson's foundation and its implications spelled out in one easy-to-read place.

Russ's giving grief
LockSimple

Feb 9, 2023

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6 min read

Russ's giving grief

I don't think Russell Wilson's foundation was a fraud or a scam, but he's not blameless, either, in what looks like a regrettably amateurish mess.

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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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