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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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Geno Smith and the importance of second acts
LockSimple

Nov 7, 2022

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Geno Smith and the importance of second acts

Smith's incredible finish to Sunday's game was a reminder that – for all the importance of a franchise quarterback – NFL teams tend to be puzzlingly stupid about that position in one respect.

Cardinals have commitment issues
LockSimple

Nov 4, 2022

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Cardinals have commitment issues

Arizona didn't have to quit Kyler Murray, but they didn't have to go all-in with him, either yet they extended the quarterback in spite of several warning signs.

Re-Pete performance
LockSimple

Nov 3, 2022

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Re-Pete performance

The Pete Carroll Experience has been rebooted in Seattle, a second honeymoon is underway just six months after everyone was wondering if the crazy ol' coot knew what the hell he was doing.

Seahawks knew when to say when with Russ
LockSimple

Nov 2, 2022

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Seahawks knew when to say when with Russ

Quitting on time will feel like you're quitting early. That's a conclusion from a new book on decision-making, something exemplified by Seattle's wisdom in trading Russell Wilson.

Seattle's offensive scheme wasn't the problem
LockSimple

Oct 31, 2022

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Seattle's offensive scheme wasn't the problem

That is true for more than just Sunday's game against the Giants. The first half of this season have shown clearly that it wasn't Seattle's offense that was limiting Russell Wilson.

Russ, high knees and a plane old hilarious scene
LockSimple

Oct 27, 2022

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Russ, high knees and a plane old hilarious scene

I’m not sure if it’s hypocritical to mock Russel Wilson for the exact type of behavior that used to be cited as a reason for his success, but it sure as hell doesn’t make any sense.

When keeping it real loud goes wrong
LockSimple

Oct 26, 2022

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When keeping it real loud goes wrong

You should worry about your predictions being wrong. It doesn’t mean you should keep your opinion to yourself, but tempering your certainty is actually an important communication tool. An example:

The unde-Peted Seahawks are alive and well
LockSimple

Oct 24, 2022

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The unde-Peted Seahawks are alive and well

If you still feel Pete Carroll was holding the Seahawks back then your opinion is more reflective of your desire to be right than it is the information that is available.

I've never laughed harder

Oct 21, 2022

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I've never laughed harder

Spelling names correctly was the biggest challenge of the most demanding job I've ever had. It also resulted in the funniest half of a phone conversation I've ever heard.

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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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