In this episode Brian Elsner and Kevin Cacabelos analyze a thrilling Seahawks game, and explore the team’s playoff prospects. They also delve into Sam Darnold’s future with the Seahawks and the implications of his performance. The conversation shifts to the Huskies basketball team, addressing coaching concerns and the team’s trajectory in the Big Ten. They also touch on the potential return of the Seattle Sonics, the Mariners’ recent signing, and the performance of the Washington Huskies women’s basketball team.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Year-End Reflections
03:20 Seahawks Game Analysis: A Historic Comeback
06:34 The Impact of the Seahawks’ Recent Performance
09:18 Contemplating Super Bowl Contenders
12:20 Evaluating Sam Darnold’s Potential
15:22 The Seahawks’ Playoff Prospects
22:54 John Schneider’s Executive of the Year Case
27:12 Huskies Basketball: Coaching and Future Prospects
30:49 NIL and Player Retention in College Sports
36:51 The Future of the Sonics: Expansion Talks
44:42 Mariners Signing: Analyzing Rob Refsnyder's Impact
01:04:47 Sports Hate: A Deep Dive
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Where Washington Must Spend in the Portal to Chase the CFP in 2026
The transfer portal window opens on January 2nd, and Washington faces a critical offseason under Jedd Fisch. After a 9-4 season, the Huskies are poised to make a college football playoff run in 2026. Accomplishing this will require adding impact players from the portal. Here’s a realistic ranking of UW’s transfer portal needs by urgency.
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