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Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

Sep 1, 2026

Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

I have a theory that kickers are like milk: Once they've turned you've got to throw 'em out. So where do we stand with Jason Myers?

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A matter of balls and strikes

Aug 28, 2026

A matter of balls and strikes

Turns out that Anthropic's AI model can't hold a candle to me when it comes to knowing the Mariners' history of testicular injuries.

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Too ugly to ignore

Aug 19, 2026

Too ugly to ignore

There's a clarity that comes from losses as embarrassing as the one Seattle just suffered in Milwaukee.

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Law & Order: NFL

Aug 14, 2026

Law & Order: NFL

When it comes to players accused of crimes, justice doesn't have all that much to do with the decisions NFL teams make.

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A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Aug 5, 2026

A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Seattle might very well be ready to welcome Alex Rodriguez back this weekend. I'm not, though, and I kinda hope others feel the same way.

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The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

Aug 3, 2026

The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

The Mariners remain so budget conscious they must rob Peter to pay Paul or -- in this case -- trade Castillo to create spending room.

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Diary of a Mariners fan

Aug 3, 2026

Diary of a Mariners fan

Why did Seattle let Colt Emerson struggle for so freaking long?

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Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

Jul 30, 2026

Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

The Seahawks player I'm most interested in watching this month doesn't have much of a chance of playing this year.

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What's the definition of insanity

Nov 22, 2021

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What's the definition of insanity

Doing the same thing -- watching the Huskies on Saturday and the Seahawks on Sunday -- and expecting to seeing anything different from either offense. Yup. We're all crazy.

Adam Schefter refuses to be better

Nov 11, 2021

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Adam Schefter refuses to be better

Either the ESPN Insider can't understand the problems with his reporting on players said to have abused women or he's unwilling to modify his approach. I'm not sure which is worse.

This Lake show looking like a tragedy

Nov 8, 2021

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This Lake show looking like a tragedy

The firing of offensive coordinator John Donovan is just the start of the soul-searching that needs to happen for the University of Washington's football program.

Dan-to-Dan coverage: O'Neil x O'Neil

Nov 4, 2021

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Dan-to-Dan coverage: O'Neil x O'Neil

It's not quite like that movie with two Jean-Claude Van Dammes (Twice the Van Dammage!!!), but it's close. It was fun meeting the other, better looking, more accomplished Danny O'Neil.

I'm all for insulting Oregon, but .....

Nov 3, 2021

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I'm all for insulting Oregon, but .....

Mock their mountain, make fun of their uniforms, but poking fun at academics is a sucker move when you've lost 14 of the last 16 in the series.

Seahawks 'D' allows JAX squat

Nov 1, 2021

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Seahawks 'D' allows JAX squat

The Jags' offense was awful, but then again, so were the Huskies until it mattered most in what turned out to be a pretty good weekend for the local football teams.

Missing their closer, Seahawks' failure to finish shouldn't be a surprise

Oct 29, 2021

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Missing their closer, Seahawks' failure to finish shouldn't be a surprise

Seattle is 2-5 for the first time since 2011, which is also the last time the Seahawks played regular-season games without Russell Wilson being available. This not a coincidence.

Roger Goodell is utterly shameless

Oct 28, 2021

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Roger Goodell is utterly shameless

The tough thing about being NFL commish is the ethical and moral implications. Specifically: you can't let them get in the way of protecting human toads Daniel Snyder.

The world's slowest collision: Rolovich vs. Wazzu

Oct 21, 2021

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The world's slowest collision: Rolovich vs. Wazzu

The firing of Nick Rolovich was as inevitable as the lawsuit that has since followed, and I refuse to care more about another man's continued employment than he does.

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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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