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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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Of course Patrick Beverly will perform the way he plays

May 17, 2022

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Of course Patrick Beverly will perform the way he plays

The NBA guard's migration from on-court pest to off-court troll can be traced back to the league's decision to get rid of fist fights. It insulated jerks from the consequenes of their actions.

Pressure-cooker awaits top M's prospects
LockSimple

May 16, 2022

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Pressure-cooker awaits top M's prospects

Julio Rodriguez's incredible Sunday is a cause for hope, but it shouldn't stop us from looking at why so many of the Mariners top prospects have sputtered in the big leagues.

It's like deja vu all over again
LockSimple

May 6, 2022

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It's like deja vu all over again

I remain puzzled as to Seattle's insistence on drafting running backs in the first two rounds of the draft, but on the positive side, I absolutely love the rookie pass rusher's shoes!

When you mess with the wrong one
LockSimple

May 4, 2022

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When you mess with the wrong one

I'm not saying anyone SHOULD get punched in the mouth for something they say, but many people have lost touch with the very reasonable fear that they COULD get punched.

Lies, lies and (darn) draft coverage

May 3, 2022

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Lies, lies and (darn) draft coverage

NFL teams don't have to inject deceit into draft coverage given the volume of misinformation that is created by media members themselves.

Seahawks go back to the future for QB
LockSimple

May 2, 2022

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Seahawks go back to the future for QB

How is Seattle going to find Russell Wilson's successor? Same way the Seahawks found him, judging by this weekend's draft.

The myth of Seattle's OL neglect

Apr 29, 2022

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The myth of Seattle's OL neglect

You an argue with the effectiveness with which Seattle tried to build an offensive line, but that doesn't mean they haven't tried.

I think Seattle is staying put in Round One
LockSimple

Apr 28, 2022

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I think Seattle is staying put in Round One

John Schneider doesn't always trade back in the first round, and I think his approach from 2010 to 2012 is much more indicative of what we'll see from the Seahawks in Thursday's first round.

John Schneider was ahead of his time
LockSimple

Apr 26, 2022

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John Schneider was ahead of his time

Now everyone wants to be like the Rams, dealing first-round picks for stars, but general manager John Schneider was doing that before Matthew Stafford was even a twinkle in Les Snead's eye.

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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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