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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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I wouldn't say I missed that game

Jan 3, 2022

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5 min read

I wouldn't say I missed that game

For the first time in 20 years, my holidays weren't structured around a sports team's schedule, and I've got to admit: It felt really ... weird.

What's really bothering me

Dec 9, 2021

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14 min read

What's really bothering me

What began as a plan to punish a troll actually became a sign that I'm finally ready to write about the stepfather who caused my family so much pain.

A question for you ...

Dec 8, 2021

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8 min read

A question for you ...

What should be the goal of post-game questions and when do they become something other than journalism?

What's Wrong With Russ?

Dec 1, 2021

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7 min read

What's Wrong With Russ?

It's a question that has to be answered before the Seahawks decide what they're willing to do with their quarterback this offseason.

What's the definition of insanity

Nov 22, 2021

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6 min read

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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11 min read

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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8 min read

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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8 min read

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.

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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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