Podcasts about Apple Cup

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the Apple Cup coming up this Sunday afternoon and UW getting the full spotlight, the Mariners getting absolutely beat down by Toronto over the weekend, the potential firings of Dan Wilson and Jerry Dipoto if the team misses the playoffs this year, then they react to some Fun with Audio sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Jim Moore, Bill Krueger to talk M's baseball and former Washington State defensive end Mkristo Bruce to talk about the passing of formers Cougars coach Bill Doba.  Puck and Jim chat about the Mariners disaster weekend and are we ready to put the fork in them and will they clean house at the end of the season.  Puck coached his 8th grade football team this weekend and tells Jim he can't believe the size of some of the kids.  Finally, it's Apple Cup week and do Puck and Jim want to see the rivalry continue?Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball”   shares with Puck on whether or not he feels the season is over.  Plus, Bill understands the offense is the biggest issue, but still has questions why Mariners starters can't work deeper into games.  Plus, Bill offers his opinion on Laz Montes call up and would he bring Randy Arozarena back?Mkristo Bruce, former WSU DE joins Puck to honor and share stories of his former head coach Bill Doba who passed away this weekend.  Bruce is incredible in recalling stories from the past and what Doba meant to him on and off the field.  “Hey, What the Puck!”  (1:00) Puck (38:35) Bill Krueger (1:00:26) Mkristo Bruce (1:14:38) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

College Football is back and welcome to Y-Option's week 1 show! I was in the booth for USC's opener against San Jose State. Yes, it was hot. So was Jayden Maiava as he played with elite command. The highly touted freshmen for the Trojans also met the moment. And one small detail stood out to me, worth flagging if you're a special teams fan early in today's show.I also dove into Oregon's game vs Boise State. I'm doubling down: the Ducks are one of the top two teams in the country as we approach week 1.Speaking of top two, Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Nico Iamaleava are two of the best quarterbacks in the nation, and both play on the West Coast this Saturday night. That's what makes Cal vs. UCLA a must-watch: two elite QBs and the debut for two new head coaches.After calling Eastern Illinois at Minnesota Thursday night, I'm flying to Seattle to meet Paul Burmeister. We also bring you a preview of the Apple Cup live from the UW team room.As always, each episode is fueled by our founding sponsor 76, keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat. Grateful for your support on many levels, enjoy week 1!Much love and stay steady,YogiY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe

Softy is out at the Tacoma Rainiers and Dick is in Vegas today. They begin the show by discussing the end of the NFL preseason and whether Vinod Khosla being a Steelers fan is a problem. Then Christian Caple from On Montlake joins the show to talk about the job Jedd Fisch has done so far, how Demond Williams is looking this offseason, whether the Huskies will make the College Football Playoff and the future of the Apple Cup. Also, Fun With Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain - who is at Circa in Las Vegas - talk about gambling and NFL odds with Dick in Vegas, then Rick Neuheisel joins the show discussing player eligibility rules, the 2026 Huskies, USC and Indiana, the future of the Apple Cup, Arch Manning and more, then the guys react to some Fun with Audio sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain sit down at Husky Stadium with UW Coach Jedd Fisch, who talks about his 2026 team, using NFL schedules, playing 18-year-olds on both lines, plus receivers, then Petros Papadakis jumps on to discuss the Apple Cup he will be on the call for, Lane Kiffin, and changing player eligibility rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds and Chris Fetters - watched Thursday's practice and then had a chance to offer up their thoughts on what they saw and how the Washington Huskies are shaping up heading into game week.We're 10 days away from the Huskies taking on cross-state rivals Washington State in the Apple Cup, and right now the guys got to see a team that is in the final phases of getting the foundation laid before game week hits. And that means detail to game situations, substitutions, specific special teams moments, etc... that are all the final pieces to the overall puzzle the Huskies are trying to solve.Depth charts are emerging on both sides of the ball, the team has stayed pretty healthy all things considered, and now it's getting very close to playing some football against someone else. Kim and Chris talked about those depth charts, who has solidified spots in their minds, and who could surprise ahead of UW's unveiling of their own official two-deeps early next week.They also talk about the benefits of playing the game on Sunday, how they'll have a national audience all to themselves and will also be able to showcase the best of UW Football and the University of Washington to a ton of regional recruits on what is expected to be a beautiful Seattle Sunday.

The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds and Chris Fetters - spoke after a two-hour Wednesday workout inside Husky Stadium that saw the Washington Huskies go through a number of team periods at thud tempo, as well as a few periods where the first team offense and defense were getting scout team looks, much like they would during a normal game week.Kim feels like starting quarterback Demond Williams is head and shoulders better than a year ago, while Chris is looking forward to seeing how Demond processes things and executes once he's playing a defense that doesn't wear Purple and Gold.On defense, there were a couple of linebackers limited or out, so we got to see a big dose of both MIKs, Taariq Al-Uqdah and Jacob Manu. Is that a combination we could see more of during the season, depending on down and distance and game situation? And one EDGE Chris was asked about this week stepped up with a big Wednesday practice... could it mean the beginning of Logan George and his ascent up the EDGE depth chart? And before they give their final thoughts - which includes some talk on the celebrations for the 2016 team planned during Apple Cup week, as well as the seven captains named ahead of the 2026 season (Williams, John Mills, Landen Hatchett, Drew Azzopardi, Elinneus Davis, Manu, and Alex McLaughlin) - Kim and Chris have differing opinions on which right guard will end up with the most snaps in 2026; Geirean Hatchett or Champ Taulealea?

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith about Cal Raleigh’s big night, the schedule the rest of the way, last night potentially being a turning point, and Dan Wilson’s demeanor, then the guys ask about the 2026 Apple Cup, hype from both fan bases, and what the game means today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about eligibility rules in college football, player contracts, the Apple Cup, and more, then share the M’s lineup in the pregame show and focus on today’s game, before Sounders Coach Brian Schmetzer talks about his new striker Dejan Joveljic, acquired from Kansas City today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Huskies took the field in the Dempsey Indoor facility on Tuesday as they continued preparations for the 118th Apple Cup vs. Washington State as they will host their cross-state rivals on Sunday, September 6th, the day before Labor Day. It was a spirited two-and-a-half-hour practice that saw a handful of team periods and several players who were either out or limited previously participating in practice.Dawgman's Scott Eklund and Kim Grinolds were on hand and shared there thoughts starting with which players were back and participating fully, including cornebacker Dylan Robinson, linebacker Jacob Manu and defensive lineman Kai McClendon.They also discussed some of the big plays that took place, from Taariq Al-Uqdah's diving interception to some big plays that were turned in by the wideouts and tailbacks.Eklund and Grinolds also discussed the recent announcement by pretty much every major FBS conference, including the Big Ten and SEC, that they will not accept players who were on pro teams and in training camps who wish to re-enroll and play college football.

On Tuesday's   Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett opens the show discussing if the Mariners do end up missing the playoffs would they truly fire Dan Wilson, like Bob Nightengale of The USA Today reported?  Puck is very much skeptical.  John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com  joins Puck to discuss the upcoming college football season, expectations for the new Pac-12 and who has the advantage of playing the Apple Cup in the first week?  Also, what will college football look like in five years?   Brad Adam from Mariners TV is in Milwaukee getting ready for the Mariners and Brewers and not playing golf at Erin Hills!!!   Brad discusses the current mood of the Mariners clubhouse and Bob Nightengale's report on Dan Wilson's future.  Plus, Puck gives Brad a big thank you for getting him on TV! Puck then plays a portion of Tuesday's SportsPit with Matt “Stretch” Johnson, in which the full show available is only available to listen to if you are a Puck's Posse member.  You can join today at PuckSports.com.   They discuss whether or not Mariners ownership is truly serious about winning. “On This Day…” A true pioneer in baseball on and off the field was born. “Hey, What the Puck?”   If the Mariners miss the playoffs then they need to clean house. (1:00) Puck (7:10) John Canzano (35:43) Brad Adam, Mariners TV (1:03:02) SportsPit LITE with Matt “Stretch” Johnson (1:12:13) “On This Day…” (1:16:25) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Yogi Roth about the Apple Cup, UW’s team this year, Demond Williams and his complicated offseason, and quarterback rankings, then the guys dive into the Seahawks first preseason game with thoughts on players who impressed, Elijah Arroyo not, and Brian Fleury calling plays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds and Chris Fetters - dissect what they saw on day 10 of UW fall training camp, and also what needs to happen for certain players that have been held out and what they need to do to show that they're ready to go.You're starting to get to that stage in camp where coaches are going to have to start making decisions. Special Teams Coordinator Chris Petrilli said by the end of the week he'll have a much better idea of who they will be targeting as their returners.The same thing will be happening on both sides of the ball. Kim and Chris go through the positions, starting first on the offensive side of the ball and then the defense, talking about the players that have emerged, the players that have been held out, and where the position battles need to be joined before the Huskies really get after their Apple Cup preparations starting next week.

The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds, Chris Fetters, and Scott Eklund - sat through day seven of fall training camp, which ended up being part clean up work, part special teams focus, and more competitive work as the Washington players honed in on their first big scrimmage of fall, set to start at 5:45 pm Saturday night inside Husky Stadium.But before the scrimmage, the guys talked about what they saw, who was back in the mix as far as the cleanup work was concerned, who was still held out for more conditioning, and everything else the team did before practice finished roughly 150 minutes after it started. Scott offered up a quick recruiting update, including how having the Apple Cup on a Sunday is going to help UW bring in a lot of visitors for that particular game. To finish up the podcast, the guys talked about what they expect to see from Saturday's first big scrimmage.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the future of the Apple Cup, a possible new College Football Playoff model, and UW-Indiana, plus Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins to discuss the team breaking their losing streak, then later Matt Dery from Detroit talks about Terrion Arnold and the Lions in ‘26.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss Bryan Woo starting again for the Mariners tonight on the road in New York and hold a new contest regarding his start with listeners, then the guys ask if the Apple Cup is still worth playing if Washington St. fans no longer want to even play the game, then react to some Fun with Audio sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the state of the Apple Cup and its future, the possible new model for the College Football Playoff and play-in, the new bill in congress that will not likely get enough support in the House, plus this year’s game between UW and Indiana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nico Iamaleava is the most misunderstood QB in the nation. I've known of Nico since he was 16, and I've always felt like people were quicker to react to the headlines than understand the person. And since we launched Y-Option three years ago the vision was to share insightful and thoughtful stories in college football. That's today's podcast, fueled by our founding sponsor 76, keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat.This conversation will give you a different look at who he is. The way he talks about his parents. The way he processes praise and blame. The way his mom's cancer battle changed his perspective. The way he gives back to today's youth via his Wilson football camps.There is a lot more to Nico than the noise around him. And if you're a fan who has resented the new-age in college football, this episode may refresh your passion for the game.As Nico steps into the 2026 season and the deepest group of quarterbacks in the history of the Big Ten conference, we will see the starter at UCLA as a man who is grounded, grateful and ready to be where his feet are.I spend my life talking to quarterbacks and today's podcast was one of the most enjoyable podcasts of this decade-long endeavor. We went back and forth on the craft, how he trains his mind, and the impact of new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney. I walked in excited about our conversation and left the Bruins facility inspired by the face of the program on so many levels. I hope by the time you complete this episode, you feel the same way.It's been a hectic week as I've gone from USC to Michigan to the Hall of Fame game to Michigan State to the Hall of Fame induction to Minnesota to home. And I'm heading back on the road tomorrow to prepare for the Apple Cup on NBC, Cy-Hawk, Indiana, and Penn State. Full recaps with Todd Blackledge coming soon and a detailed essay about what it was like watching Larry Fitzgerald get inducted into the Hall as number 385. Until then, much love and stay steady,Yogi Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe

In the second hour, Oregon's best sports journalist, John Canzano joins the show for a full hour! He and Softy talk about UW vs Oregon and how it is now bigger than the Apple Cup and Civil War, look at the Mariners after the trade deadline, whether Dan Wilson is to blame for this season, the latest on the Trailblazers, is Oregon running away from Washington in football and thoughts on Jody Allen in Seattle vs Portland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Jon Wilner hops on to talk about whether Oregon is going to go on a long win streak against Washington and how long he thinks the Apple Cup will continue. Then UW football coach Jedd Fisch talks to Softy about the upcoming college football season. Also, Softy looks ahead to the Mariners series against the Detroit Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner hops on to talk about whether Oregon is going to go on a long win streak against Washington and how long he thinks the Apple Cup will continue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and Jim Moore get off to a bumpy start because Jim can't seem to get on the show and Puck is dancing around to get him on!  Once the show starts the fellas discuss the Mariners series against the Rangers and whether or not it's a must win game.   They also wonder why Cal Raleigh is not in the Monday lineup.   They also touch in on Danny Sprinkle's decision to end the Apple Cup basketball rivalry and an historic win on the PGA Tour. Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball”  and Puck cover the Mariners important series against the Rangers and Puck wonders if Monday's game is a "must win" and they touch in on the trade deadline, Dom Canzone season,  Mason Miller interest, and will they depart with one of their starting pitchers? “On This Day…”    Ichiro lands in the HOF and this former major winner celebrates a birthdayPuck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”  (1:00) Puck and Jim (36:38) Bill Krueger (1:01:11 ) “On this Day…”  (1:05:10) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

Kirby Moore may be living a real-life Hollywood script.The first-year Washington State head coach grew up two hours away from Pullman, would visit spring practice with his Dad as a child and opens up his head coaching career in the Apple Cup on NBC. Talk about a dream script!He joined today's episode of THE DAWN, a limited series highlighting the re-imagined Pac-12 in a collaboration between Y-Option and the league.What's clear in our conversation is how proud he is to be leading the Cougs, has an incredible understanding of the standard at WSU, and has hit the ground running since taking over this proud program.He shared insights from mentors like Chris Petersen, Kalen DeBoer, Jeff Tedford and others, let alone what it was like growing up in the same home as the current Saints head coach, Kellen Moore.I've visited the Cougs in Pullman since he took over and can attest that his attention to detail, alignment on campus and the players' focus will have the Cougs prepared for the 2026 season that kicks off on NBC. Much love and stay steady, YogiY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.THE DAWN debuted July 1 across the Pac-12's YouTube and Pac-12 Insider, the league's 24/7 FAST channel. The series culminates with a finale featuring never-before-seen behind-the-scenes content from the building of this new league. It drops in August, right before the season kicks off. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe

Headlines and Husky One Series with MARIO BAILEY (Husky Honks) We dive into the skill guys with Mario, starting with who can replace Denzel Boston? It's all about consistency… Who looks like they're going to take over in the run game? How much of the offense is going to be built around Demond Williams? What kind of a year does Mario expect from the Dawgs? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - D is for Derby: last night's Derby may have been the best one from start to finish, but there was one thing missing… - E is for Emersons: How are the Mariners going to handle Brendan Donovan's return? Could Colt Emerson be sent back to Triple A? - F is for the Firing: Yes, Chuck said Dan should be fired yesterday, but what about Perry Hill and Kevin Seitzer? :45- The World Cup is really fun, but can we have more of the officiating focused on stopping the flopping? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some quarterbacks earn their scars. Some have them handed to them. Either way, they're part of the path.This week's episode of Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is with a QB who knows that better than most - Demond Williams Jr of the Washington Huskies. Demond heads into year three at UW with a chance to be one of the most dynamic players in America and in my eyes, is the most challenging quarterback to prepare for in the nation.As always, each episode of Y-Option is fueled by our founding sponsor, 76, keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat.Demond and I sat down at the Elite 11 Finals, where he was pouring into the next generation of quarterbacks as a counselor. It was a full circle moment as Demond was a camper there himself. When he showed up in high school I shared the same note with him as we shared with every QB each summer: the only guarantee is that your path will not go as you envision it.'That's the thing about playing QB, the path never goes as planned.This past off-season tested Demond in a way most people will never experience, but all have an opinion on. For the UW star, what came on the other side of a hectic 48 hours wasn't bitterness. Rather, it was growth.He and I talked about leaning on his faith. His family. His support system. About having to go back and rebuild relationships, brick by brick, and how that work shaped the leader he's become. Not a quieter version of himself. A more outspoken one with an edge.And the difference shows up in the small moments. Where he used to stay after practice throwing extra routes, now he's just as likely to be hanging with his teammates. One might say they are building the culture from the inside out. That's not an accident. That's a veteran understanding what actually wins football games.His bond with Jedd Fisch is 4 years deep now. Built on trust. Built on what they call PCP in their offense: play caller purpose. Knowing exactly what's being asked, then making it happen.Washington has a loaded schedule this fall. The Apple Cup to open on NBC. A trip to USC. Penn State at home. Indiana at home. Finish in Eugene. Overall, a real chance to make noise in the Big Ten and push toward the Playoff conversation.And I can't wait to get there to see it in person week 1 as the season is right around the corner.Much love and stay steady, YogiY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and YouTube page. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe

In the second hour, Softy and Dick talk to Ray Roberts about the state of the Seahawks following the Super Bowl win and their mindset in the offseason. Also, should the Seahawks have addressed the tackle position and how much credit does Sam Darnold deserve for last season? And does it bother people that the Apple Cup will be played on a Sunday?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) The Seahawks continue their focus on special teams, but other teams aren't copying the Hawks plan. Is it surprising John Schneider and Mike MacDonald are putting a lot of focus on the 3rd phase of the game and that other teams aren't following suit? Apparently the market for the Seahawks went from ice cold to red hot, what's the latest on the sale of the Hawks? How much of a say does Jody Allen have in the sale of the team versus the NFL and will it just go to the top bidder? :30- What to do with JP Crawford? Last week JP announced that he could make the move to 3rd to open the door for Colt Emerson at SS, but so far the move hasn't been made. Is he capable of playing third? If not, then is there a place for him on this team? :45- Get ready… for Apple Cup Sunday?

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) The Seahawks continue their focus on special teams, but other teams aren't copying the Hawks plan. Is it surprising John Schneider and Mike MacDonald are putting a lot of focus on the 3rd phase of the game and that other teams aren't following suit? Apparently the market for the Seahawks went from ice cold to red hot, what's the latest on the sale of the Hawks? How much of a say does Jody Allen have in the sale of the team versus the NFL and will it just go to the top bidder? :30- What to do with JP Crawford? Last week JP announced that he could make the move to 3rd to open the door for Colt Emerson at SS, but so far the move hasn't been made. Is he capable of playing third? If not, then is there a place for him on this team? :45- Get ready… for Apple Cup Sunday? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CHRISTIAN CAPLE (Say Who, Say Pod) With the Apple Cup moving to a Sunday, what does Christian think about the move and the rivalry as it currently stands. Will it continue? What about the current state of college football? Is it sustainable? What changes does he expect? How healthy is Washington Football at this point in the Jedd Fisch era? Are expectations of a 9-win season realistic? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - U is for Unprecedented- yes, the piggyback is an unprecedented move… - V is for Velo- why does everyone seem so surprised by Bryce Miller's velocity? - W is for waiting- Chuck has been waiting to start in on trade talk, but it's almost June… :45- We wrap up this Thursday show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We caught up with Gregg Bell and Christian Caple to talk Seahawks and Apple Cup, plus had a lot of discussion about the Mariners and their sweep of the A's. Check out the best of Thursday's show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We caught up with Gregg Bell and Christian Caple to talk Seahawks and Apple Cup, plus had a lot of discussion about the Mariners and their sweep of the A's. Check out the best of Thursday's show!

CHRISTIAN CAPLE (Say Who, Say Pod) With the Apple Cup moving to a Sunday, what does Christian think about the move and the rivalry as it currently stands. Will it continue? What about the current state of college football? Is it sustainable? What changes does he expect? How healthy is Washington Football at this point in the Jedd Fisch era? Are expectations of a 9-win season realistic? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - U is for Unprecedented- yes, the piggyback is an unprecedented move… - V is for Velo- why does everyone seem so surprised by Bryce Miller's velocity? - W is for waiting- Chuck has been waiting to start in on trade talk, but it's almost June… :45- We wrap up this Thursday show with one last thing!

Daniel Kramer, MLB.com joins us from Sacramento to preview the final game of the Mariners' series with the A's. Ian dives into the pitching situation and what we're seeing there...especially with the piggyback. Senator Maria Cantwell and Senator Ted Cruz have - against all odds - come together to sponsor a bill to 'fix college sports'. Ian takes you through the details and what stands out to him. Is there a situation where we could see a team actually kicked out of a conference? We look at the history behind some teams. We listen back to Ty Okada, Seahawks Safety who sat down with Ian at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center yesterday. Ian admires his ability to work with those he's competing with for a starting job. The gametime for the Apple Cup is set...and it's for Sunday, September 6th. Ian is sick of the excuse of being "seen" as a reason for scheduling certain games. He does like the Sunday scheduling, though - Jess does not. We also get into observations from Ian regarding the OTAs he was able to witness yesterday. September 6th will be a double header in college football and the Apple Cup is one of the games. Who does Ty Okada sound like? We have some fun comparisons. Did Jalen Milroe get better throughout last season? Ian also revisits the new bill that could change college sports. We check in on the text line and talk to Dick Fain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot dive into the growing obsession surrounding Mariners prospects Cade Anderson and Colt Emerson, debating the impossible question every fan wrestles with: when is a young star actually "ready"? Mitch argues the bigger story right now might be the excitement around the kids in the minors rather than the inconsistent big-league club itself. The Mariners No-Table crew reacts to Seattle wasting another opportunity to gain ground in the AL West after dropping a series to the White Sox, with the conversation centering on Cal Raleigh's brutal slump, a lineup that can't hit with runners in scoring position, and whether the offense is fundamentally flawed. Joe Doyle questions whether Rob Refsnyder's roster spot is already in jeopardy, while Brady Farkas warns the team is running out of time to keep calling these stretches "frustrating." Christian Caple joins Mitch to break down the strange reality of opening the season with the Apple Cup, why the Demond Jr. Williams NIL saga probably won't matter unless he struggles, and whether fans are already primed to overreact to every interception. They also dig into Washington's biggest roster questions — especially at running back after Adam Mohammed's departure — plus why Jedd Fisch is betting heavily on young talent instead of portal mercenaries. Derek Berg joins Mitch to talk about the long, winding golf journey that finally landed him in the PGA Championship at age 44 — from getting dropped off at Carnation Golf Course as a kid to grinding through mini tours, teaching lessons, and surviving years of close calls at the PGA Professional Championship. It's a candid, emotional conversation about chasing a dream long after most people would've quit.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot Christian Caple | Washington Huskies insider and publisher of On Montlake Derek Berg | PGA teaching pro, former University of Washington golfer, and PGA Championship qualifier   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Cade Anderson Fever, Colt Emerson Hype & A Birthday Trivia Spiral 23:21 | Mariners No-Table: Cal Raleigh Panic, Castillo Concerns & a Frustrating Mariners Reality Check 46:01 | Christian Caple: Apple Cup Opener, Demond Drama & UW's Playoff Ceiling 1:08:48 | Derek Berg: From Carnation Golf Course to the PGA Championship, qualifying at 44 years old. 1:36:46 | Other Stuff Segment: Seahawks signing Dante Fowler Jr., Seahawks ownership sale reportedly drawing fewer bidders than expected, rookie RB Jeremiah Love landing record guaranteed money, Trevor Bauer offering to return to MLB for free, Brewers flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski throwing 102-mph heat to the Yankees, Austin Reaves feuding with NBA officials during Lakers playoff loss, Tarik Skubal undergoing elbow surgery, new developments in the JPMorgan scandal settlement offer, Jaime Pressly launching an OnlyFans account, pull-up world record set by Xavier Dillard, fraud lawsuit against Shawne Merriman, Mitch's childhood obsession with the Atlanta Braves, WTBS and cable TV nostalgia, Rick Camp's legendary extra-inning home run story, Ted Turner's influence on baseball fandom and cable television RIPs: John Sterling, Ted Turner, Bobby Cox Headlines: Strongman pulls a car with his penis while on fire, off-duty Secret Service agent arrested for public self-pleasure incident, woman delivers baby in car while driving 60 MPH, Ted Turner's children react to massive charitable giving pledge, red fox stows away from England to America on cargo ship

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire deliver a jam-packed Thanksgiving episode of Bigger Ten! We break down the massive stakes in The Game and the Apple Cup, debate whether Michigan's youth can shock the world, and explain why Vegas is practically begging you to bet Oregon. Plus: final Confidence Picks of the regular season, Fair or Foul on Tony Petitti & Nebraska's (maybe) extension blunder, and a heartfelt tribute to Iowa sports journalist legend Mike Hlas.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett opens up Thursday's show with headlines and the biggest headline involves the good news on the injury front for Grey Zabel. Mike Macondald saying on Wednesday that they avoided a season ending injury.  Plus, Puck discusses MLB's new, confusing television deal and how it will impact the Mariners. Mike Garafolo, NFL Network drops by to give an update on all the top storylines in the NFL including, Grey Zabel, interviewing Undertake the wrester, Sam Darnold,  friction again in Philadelphia, Steve Sarkisian Lincoln Riley potentially going to the NFL, the coaching job of Kyle Shanahan and what openings will there be for head coaches at the end of the season?Mitch Levy from MitchUnfiltered stops by for another KJ-Arent's where they discuss their pitch to Russell Wilson and Cameo, Sam Darnold's Rams performance, the excitement over Josh Naylor signing, Mitch's feud with John Feinstein and Puck submitting his podcast to the iHeart Podcast Awards show.   The full show airs during the live Daily Puck Drop, but the only way to watch or listen to the show afterwards is if you are a Puck's Posse member.  Go to PuckSports.com to sign up today! “On This Day….” Steve Largent, Walter Payton, “The Play” and the Apple Cup comes home Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    Hoping for college football to eventually reset itself and get back to regionality. (1:00) Puck (7:45) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network  (37:53) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy (49:42) “On This Day….”(58:33) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore and his MLB Insider Ryan Divish, Seattle Times right at the start of the show to chat about the Mariners clinching a playoff spot.  They spend the whole first hour discussing the Mariners chances in the playoffs, who scares you in the AL, Cal Raleigh MVP chances, and the importance of Josh Naylor both on and off the field. Puck then welcomes “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton from SeahawksDraftBlog.comto recap their dominant win over the Saints, the play of Sam Darnold, why finding a franchise quarterback is so hard, and Puck's love affair with Grey Zabel and Leonard Williams. The Ryder Cup starts this week, so Puck and Jim talked to PGA golfer Joel Dahmen to get a preview of what's in store for the U.S. against Europe, however, Joel spends a lot of time chatting about his love for Seattle sports, specifically his intense fandom for the Mariners.  Also, Joel is looking for a new caddie, would he ever contemplate having Jim on his bag?The “Old Crimson” podcast returns with Jim and former All-American safety Paul Sorensen as they wrap up the Apple Cup, Jedd Fisch pouring it on late, the Zevi QB decision, Jimmy Rogers comments on lack of resources and a preview of Colorado State. Lastly, Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   (1:00) Puck is joined by Jim and MLB Insider Ryan Divish (1:00:11) “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton (1:28:55) PGA Tour player Joel Dahmen (2:08:24) “Old Crimson” podcast with Puck, Jim and Paul Sorensen (2:42:14)  “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Bump and Stacy have their weekly conversation with Jordan Shusterman of Yahoo Sports to get his thoughts on the Mariners playoff clinching win and the success of the Josh Naylor trade, they answer your questions about the Seahawks week four matchup against the Cardinals in Four Down Territory, they hear WSU Head Coach Jimmy Rogers making excuses for their blowout Apple Cup loss to UW in the Timeline, and they break down the Mariners best paths through the playoffs. 

Charlie Kirk’s memorial yesterday was a tremendously unifying event. // A WSU football player was shot on Sunday morning by a UW student after the Apple Cup. The Mariners have become the talk of Seattle. // The Trump Administration has officially declared Antifa a domestic terrorist organization.

The Mariners are a very good team and just proved that with their sweep of the Astros, so Brock and Salk discuss everything that jumped out  to them over those three games. They then bring on Karl Ravech of ESPN, who broadcast the Sunday Night Baseball game yesterday to share wjhat he saw from the Mariners, what makes them impressive, what their future could hold in the postseason and plenty more. In Blue 88, topics include how some Seahawks roster construction paid dividends for one specific unit, what the two two most impressive stats of Sam Darnold's Seahawks tenure so far and the single biggest takeaway from the Apple Cup.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy to start off the show where they jump into the Mariners rolling into first place, the Seahawks dominating win over the Saints and their reaction to the Apple Cup. Jim is still pissed at Jedd Fisch!! Michael-Shawn Dugar from The Athletic joins Puck for “The Dugar Report.”  Mike and Puck chat about the dominating Seahawks win and the play of Tory Horton, Sam Darnold and the suffocating defense being led by Leonard Williams. Puck then turns to baseball with Bill Krueger, host of the “Old School Baseball” podcast, and chat about the M's dominating series against Houston, Bryan Woo's injury, Victor Robles play of the year, playoff preview and would this team benefit from skipping the wild card round?Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?”     High school sports at its finest on Friday. (1:00) Puck and Jim (35:00) Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic (57:00) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball”  (1:21:40) “Hey, What the Puck!?”

Bump & Stacy go through the fantastic weekend of Seattle Sports starting with the Mariners making a statement with a sweep over the Astros in their weekend series. The Mariners are looking to clinch the division for the first time since 2001. // Headline Rewrites: The Seahawks had a blowout win in their 44-13 game against the Saints, The Huskies were victorious in the Apple Cup beating the Cougs 59-24, the 49ers beat the Cardinals to be the only undefeated team in the NFC West. // The Mariners have a chance to clinch a playoff spot as early as tomorrow with a win over the Rockies and the Yankees beating the White Sox. They also have a real chance to take the 2nd seed in the American League which would give the Mariners a 1st round bye in the playoffs. // Bump & Stacy break down the Seahawks game vs the Saints and just how they were able to blow out their opponent in Week 3. 

Bump & Stacy are joined by The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish to talk about the Mariners series sweep over the Astros. What impact did this series have going down to the postseason? He also talks about Bryan Woo and if he is going to make another start before the postseason. // Headline Rewrites: The Seahawks had a blowout win in their 44-13 game against the Saints, The Huskies were victorious in the Apple Cup beating the Cougs 59-24, the 49ers beat the Cardinals to be the only undefeated team in the NFC West. // Bump & Stacy go through the Seahawks victory over the Saints with What Caught My Eye: Week 3 Edition. // We go through all the top stories across the NFL. From Brian Daboll considering a change at QB, to Jerry Jones trying to rationalize the Cowboys trade of Micah Parsons. 

On Friday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett gets off to a hilarious start as Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy is on his way to Pullman and pulled off in Madras, Oregon to try and do the show from a Starbucks parking lot.  What happened next, you won't believe. Jim attempted to do the show from the bathroom.  Chris Egan, KING 5, jumped on for his weekly visit and couldn't control is laughter as Jim attempted to do the show from the toilet.  Puck and Egan eventually say goodbye to Jim and talk about the Apple Cup, the lost interest in the rivalry, the Mariners begin their most important series in regular season history and they finish teasing tonight's KING 5 Big Game of the Week between Issaquah and Skyline with Puck joining Egan on the call.  After Egan exits, Pucksports handicapper TroyWins.comgives his best picks for the weekend in college and NFL, plus, his Lock of the Week.  Puck switches over to high school football, “Friday Night Lights” with Todd Milles, VarsityWaNews.com.  Todd previews the top games in high school football and addresses the curious decision of Rainier Beach head coach Corey Sampson stepping down as head coach. Puck then talks Seahawks with “The Last Word” Bob Condotta, Seattle Times.  Bob and Puck recap the Seahawks win over the Steelers, the play of Sam Darnold, Ken Walker, injuries mounting and can the Seahawks win a game at home?!Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Biggest series in Mariners regular season history. Slay the dragon. (1:00) Puck, Jim and KING 5's Chris Egan (41:00) Troy Wins, PuckSports handicapper (48:35) Todd Milles, Varsitywanews.com (1:06:11) Bob Condotta, Seattle Times (1:21:50) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

Brock and Salk discuss a couple of storylines in the Mariners loss to the Royals, including Matt Brash and Julio Rodriguez. They then dig into the value of this Mariners team having real confidence and belief. In Blue 88, Brock dives into the Seahawks practicing in pads on Wednesday, one of the NFL's biggest storylines so far and what will make this Apple Cup so different this weekend.

Brock discusses the upcoming Apple Cup and Joel Klatt saying that UW is his dark horse team t make the playoff out of the Big Ten in Washington Wednesday. Then, we discuss the depth of this Mariners lineup really revelaing itself during the win streak and whether the road struggles are behind them or not. Plus, Salk crowns a new Trash Takes winner.

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore as they chat about Cal's historic night and they are joined by former college football reporter Bud Withers, who has a new book out about the Apple Cup called, “To Be Good To Be Through.”   Puck and Jim remain as it's time for the “Old Crimson” podcast where they discuss the North Texas loss, Jimmy Rogers handling of the QB situation and a preview of the Apple Cup. Puck heads back to baseball to welcome MLB Insider Ryan Divish from the Seattle Times to discuss Cal's historic night and his chances for the MVP.  Puck only plays a portion of the Divish podcast during the DPD, to watch and listen to the full show, join Puck's Posse at PuckSports.com.  Puck and Divish discuss the postseason and debate who will be in the starting rotation and the depth of their lineup. “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.comsits down with Puck to chat about the Seahawks win vs. Pittsburgh, Sam Darnold's performance, Geno Smith supporters, Robbie Outzs , Ken Walker revival, winning at home and Grey ZabelLastly, Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   The Apple Cup should survive and still be played. (1:00) Puck is joined by Jim and Bud Withers to discuss his new book about the Apple Cup  (37:53) “Old Crimson” podcast with Puck, Jim and Paul Sorensen (54:20)  MLB Insider Ryan Divish (1:03:20) “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton (1:29:00) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

RUNDOWN   A cryptic Hotshot tweet about cheering for arrests sets the tone before the guys revel in the Mariners' wild seven-game sweep and the Seahawks' statement win in Pittsburgh. The bullpen's near-perfect ERA has playoff dreams buzzing, George Kirby snaps back in style, and Sam Darnold, Ken Walker, and Riq Woolen all shine. Mitch, Brady, and Joe revel in a historic seven-game home sweep that has the Mariners suddenly in control of the AL West. The bullpen's 30+ innings with only one earned run anchors the conversation, alongside George Kirby's 14-strikeout rebound, Julio's resurgence at the plate, and Cal Raleigh's record-setting power. With Kansas City and Houston on deck, the crew debates playoff odds, MVP chatter, and whether Josh Naylor might be the perfect midseason fit in Seattle. Fresh off a 31–17 win in Pittsburgh, the crew digs into a Seahawks performance that mixed chaos with control. Riq Woolen redeemed himself with a hustle play that saved a touchdown. Sam Darnold shook off mistakes to make clutch throws, Kenneth Walker topped 100 yards with a highlight-reel touchdown, and the ball finally spread to Cooper Kupp, JSN, Horton, and the tight ends. Rick Neuheisel joins to unpack a loaded college football weekend — from Brian Kelly scolding reporters after LSU's win, to Georgia's Gunner Stockton and Notre Dame–Texas A&M's wild finish, to Arch Manning getting booed in Austin. He shares stories of media jousts from his UCLA days, weighs in on John Mateer's Heisman chances at Oklahoma, and even recalls the “Apple Cup plunge” tradition from his perfect 4–0 run against WSU. Neuheisel closes with his weekly pick, riding Nebraska as a home underdog against Michigan while eyeing the upcoming Apple Cup showdown. Bud Withers joins to discuss his new book, the first ever written on the history of the Apple Cup, just in time for another chapter in the storied rivalry. He reflects on why the UW–WSU matchup is uniquely distinctive, how Don James viewed it as “everything to lose, nothing to gain,” and why Cougar upsets often define the most memorable games.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Joe Doyle | MLB Draft & Mariners Analyst, Over-Slot Substack Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion Bud Withers | Veteran Pacific Northwest sportswriter & author of Too Good to Be Through   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Arrest Videos, Mariners Revival and Seahawks win! 21:23 | Stockton, Pete Carrol and Wicked Game 25:15 | BEAT THE BOYS, Presented by Fireside Home Solutions. Register at MitchUnfiltered.com 30:59 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table; Mariners Ride Bullpen Magic, Kirby's Bounce-Back, and Julio's Surge Into First Place Showdown 1:06:30 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Seahawks Dominate Steelers Behind Defense, Darnold's Poise, and Walker's Big Runs 1:35:27 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; on Brian Kelly's Rant, QB Breakouts, and Apple Cup Memories 2:04:08 | GUEST: Bud Withers; on the First Apple Cup Book, Legendary Games, and Rivalry Lore 2:35:01 | Other Stuff Segment: Steve Ballmer investigation, Phillies fan home run ball saga, Canelo vs. Terence Crawford fight, Coldplay CEO affair update, AP voter Haley Sawyer controversy, Jordan Hudson and Bill Belichick sideline drama, twin brothers' tee-time resale scheme, Jalen Carter spitting fine, RIPs Rick Davies of Supertramp, actress Polly Holliday (“Flo” from Alice), boxer Ricky Hatton, HEADLINES doctor leaves surgery for sex, tumor the size of an egg in a man's scrotum, 6'9” woman and 5'4” husband romance, engineers propose uncatchable AI-powered plane.

Brock recaps UW's win over UC Davis and looks ahead to the Apple Cup in Washington Wednesdays. Then, Lyle explains why he is worried he's not going to enjoy watching the new Seahawks offense and we debate it a bit. Plus, Salk award the Trash Takes winner of the week.