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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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You ready for some (college) football?

Sep 1, 2022

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7 min read

You ready for some (college) football?

A familiar face provides a fresh look at Washington State's "new" head coach who's steered the program to the other side of a couple pretty turbulent years.

When a star moves on ...

Aug 31, 2022

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1 min read

When a star moves on ...

When Russell Wilson returns to Seattle to open the season, should he be welcomed like Ken Griffey Jr. or treated like Alex Rodriguez?

The micro-media approach
LockSimple

Aug 29, 2022

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7 min read

The micro-media approach

Three-hundred sixty-three days after my job in mass media ended, I have a clearer idea of what this newsletter will be ... and a list of three things we learned about the Seahawks.

'This is where hope goes to die'
LockSimple

Aug 26, 2022

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10 min read

'This is where hope goes to die'

Seems that people still don't understand what the Seattle Seahawks are doing at quarterback so being the generous soul that I am, I've decided to share a little insight. Enjoy!

The new era of NFL discipline isn't so new
LockSimple

Aug 23, 2022

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5 min read

The new era of NFL discipline isn't so new

A new study found undermines the idea that the NFL overhauled the way it treats players said to have committed crimes against women.

The benefits of being uncomfortable

Aug 18, 2022

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6 min read

The benefits of being uncomfortable

I got to watch Nate Burleson work last week, and as we talked afterward, I was reminded of the benefits of pushing yourself to accept uncomfortable situations.

Julio robbed and Russ's new job

Aug 16, 2022

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Julio robbed and Russ's new job

There's no excuse for what happened to Julio Rodriguez in Anaheim, but there's no reason to get upset by what Russell Wilson's saying in Denver. Oh, and new shiny UW uniforms.

Russell Wilson is the exact same dude
LockSimple

Aug 16, 2022

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Russell Wilson is the exact same dude

The only thing that has changed is the uniform he's wearing and the phrase he's using to punctuate his interviews. If you feel differently about him, that's about you.

You can't fix stupid
LockSimple

Aug 16, 2022

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3 min read

You can't fix stupid

I know officiating is an incredibly difficult job, but what happened Monday night in Anaheim is a reason of why it can be difficult for me to work up much sympathy for the men in blue.

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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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