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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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Second Guesses 'R Us: Coach Class

Sep 14, 2021

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12 min read

Second Guesses 'R Us: Coach Class

I'm test driving a concept for a week-in-review column that focuses on the men who wear the headsets in the NFL.

Surprisingly straightforward for Seattle

Sep 13, 2021

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8 min read

Surprisingly straightforward for Seattle

No anxiety? No suspense? Who are these Seahawks who won their season-opener in such a methodical, efficient fashion in Indianapolis?

Getting better at goodbyes

Sep 9, 2021

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6 min read

Getting better at goodbyes

The happiest accident of my professional career ended last week, and I've got a few things I'd like to say about all that.

No offense, Washington, but that was absolutely awful

Sep 7, 2021

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7 min read

No offense, Washington, but that was absolutely awful

After 25 years being paid to cover Seattle sports, it was good to know I still feel something for my favorite team even if what I felt on Saturday was teeth-gnashing, garment-rending pain.

Thinking out loud

Sep 24, 2020

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1 min read

Thinking out loud

This is also called "talking."

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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