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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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Money isn't the biggest question about a QB
LockSimple

Feb 7, 2023

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Money isn't the biggest question about a QB

The idea that Geno Smith must be capable of leading Seattle to a Super Bowl to be worth a $30 million salary is silly. There's value in having an average starting QB in the NFL.

They still don't take him seriously
LockSimple

Feb 2, 2023

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9 min read

They still don't take him seriously

The biggest reason Pete Carroll does not get the credit he's due -- even after what just happened over the past 12 months -- is that he doesn't behave like people think a football coach should.

For Pete's sake, we'll talk about awards
LockSimple

Jan 31, 2023

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5 min read

For Pete's sake, we'll talk about awards

There's just one problem with the three standard explanations for why Pete Carroll has never been named the NFL's Coach of the Year: None of the are actually true.

I've got 99 problems that FOX is among
LockSimple

Jan 30, 2023

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I've got 99 problems that FOX is among

I've got more than just some issues with contemporary football broadcasts. I've got some solutions to replay reviews, NFL spin doctoring and "Rocky" references. Let's go!

In the tank for San Francisco's success?
LockSimple

Jan 24, 2023

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8 min read

In the tank for San Francisco's success?

The 49ers' recent playoff success shows that being bad can in fact be a pretty good recipe for getting good.

An ode to Rome Odunze

Jan 19, 2023

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An ode to Rome Odunze

I wish nothing but the best for the Washington WR, which is one of the reasons it has been so fun to cheer for him and why I loved getting a chance to thank him.

Cry me a river, bozo
LockSimple

Jan 17, 2023

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Cry me a river, bozo

My favorite NFL reporter passed along word that "multiple" coaches and executives are unhappy with the officiating mistakes in Seattle's regular-season finale. The Dang Apostrophe investigates:

Flashbacks to Carroll's first season in Seattle
LockSimple

Jan 16, 2023

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Flashbacks to Carroll's first season in Seattle

Turns out this season was more like Pete Carroll's first year in town than anything else, which means these Seahawks still have a lot of work to do.

I am unreasonably optimistic
LockSimple

Jan 12, 2023

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7 min read

I am unreasonably optimistic

The 49ers have won 10 straight games, won in Seattle less than a month ago and yet I see a pretty clear path of how the Seahawks could win Saturday's game.

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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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