Thursday, September 24, 2026

Preview Minnesota Golden Gophers at Washington

The Washington Huskies who are favored 
at home generally against others are ten
point favorite to beat Minnesota Golden 
Golphers is Saturday.

The Golden Golphers have a 2-1 record on 
the season while the Huskies are 3-0 all
games at Husky Stadium though they 
still haven't played their best ball offensively.

Minnesota their lone loss was against 
Mississippi State in game two 38-13 
and last week bounced back beating 
Akron 41-7. Against MSU they were down
by 22 points at halftime. They were having
trouble running the ball averaging under
one yard per carry. In an usual nway the 
Golden Golphers threw 36 passes in a
row in the second  half scoring six points.

The Huskies have a good defense against
the run so we could see Golden Golphers 
throwing a lot especially when getting 
behind.  The Huskies have averaged 4.4
yards rushing and over 120 yards a game
although got to a rocky start in the Apple 
Cup where their top two running backs 
were injured and won't return until later
in the season.  They didn't click in the 
passing game until last week against
Eastern Washington when QB Desmond 
Williams Jr  threw four touchdowns in
the first half.

Minnesota's running back Darius Taylor
missed last week with lower body injury 
is expected to play this week. They have
three other players back too.

The Huskies have three defensive players 
that are questionable but they have two
starters that are returning in defensive tackle 
Elinneus Davis and edge rusher Logan George.

We are hoping to an entertaining game.
Go Dawgs. 






Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Mariners Win In Extra Innings

Wednesday night the Seattle Mariners 
could have been eliminated from
the playoffs however they won in
ten innings 6-5. This gives them
another day. 

The odds are against the Mariners 
to get in the playoffs but for now
they are still alive. 

George Kirby started and he has done
well in his career against the Astros 
so a good one to have on the mound. 
The first two innings George looked
good however in the top of 3rd the
Astros scored four runs including
a home run. Not a good sign since
the Mariners have had trouble scoring 
runs.

It didn't take them long though in
the bottom of the 3rd Dominic Canzone 
who has had a very good season hit
a single scoring two runs. Julio
Rodriguez hit a double to score a
third run. So they were down by a run.

In the bottom of the 5th hit another 
single driving in Randy Arozarena 
to tie at 4-4.  In the 9th inning Taylor 
Ward pinch hit for Laz Montes against 
the Astros closer John Hader who
is having an outstanding season.
Taylor had a single to keep it alive.
Unfortunately he got picked off 
first base. A big mistake for sure.
Michael Arroyo who had pinch hit
earlier was able to walk but was 
stranded. 

George Kirby went five and the 
bullpen did a good job. In the 
top of the 10th the Astros hit
a triple when Ward dived for the
ball. Cooper Criswell did a good
not allowing the runner to score
to make it down by one.

In the bottom of the 10th Hader
was still out there. Arozarena, 
and Cal Raleigh both walked 
to load the bases. Julio did a 
good job not chasing any pitches
end up walking to bring in the
tying run. Josh Naylor was able
to take a tough inside pitch to
drive in the winning run.

Now the Mariners play final four
games against the Angels beginning 
Thursday at home. They struggled
recently against the Angels on the 
road but now have to win all four
games.  The Astros and the Rangers
who are tied with one to win the.
division both have to lose all four
game as well so the odds are really 
against the Mariners. The division 
has had all teams struggle this season.
The winner could have a losing record 
going into the playoffs..

Bryan Woo will start Thursday evening 
for the Mariners. He has pitched well 
recently. So go one game at a time.
Go M's.







Preview Arizona at Washington State

The Arizona Wildcats are a 10.5 favorite 
over the Washington State Cougars in
late Saturday game  in Pullman.

Arizona has a 2-1 record on the season.
The only loss was to conference foe
BYU in week 2 which makes it difficult 
when they get back to play in the 
conference. They had strong play in
against the other two smaller schools.

The Cougars had tough times against
Washington Huskies in game 1 and 
Kansas State in game 2.  They were
able to beat who they had to in
game 3. This game will be a tough 
one for the Cougars as it was against
their first two games. Hopefully last
weeks game will give more confidence 
for them.  The second half was when the 
game broke open..

These four games will prepare the Cougars
when they open Pac-12 play but won't 
know until it happens. The Cougars defense 
was a surprise when they played the Huskies 
in game one. 

Pinnick the Cougars quarterback will
have to improve more in his passing 
game. Maybe they will need to put in
some trick plays or unconventional 
ones for sure. They have to get off to
a good start and not make turnovers 
while causing one or two.

The Cougars running game was going 
last week. The Wildcats are good against
the run. On the passing game they rotate 
their linebackers and edge rushers so 
Cougars must be good offensively again
and it won't be easy.

The Wildcats go with Kendrick Reescano
as their primary running back. Quarterback 
Noah Fifita will run the ball some to do
Cougars will have to be careful.

Fifita is a quick read so he will get the
ball out fast so the Cougars defense 
will have to be fast to react. He throws
a lot of short to medium passes. He
completes a lot of them too.

Tri Spivey is the Wildcats deep threat.
Chris Hunter III is the  one out on
side the Cougars will have to try to
stop and Isaiah Mizzell is their 
possession  receiver.  Tight end
Tyler Powell the Cougars will have
to stop him in short yards and in
the red zone.

We wish the Cougars the very best
this weekend in every. Go Cougs. 
















Frustration in Mariners Land Again

Tuesday evening the Mariners began their two
game series against the Houston Astros 
we would have thought they would have
played better however the Mariners have 
done the opposite.  

Logan Gilbert who earlier was the Mariners 
best starting pitcher at home but recently 
has struggled.  The first inning he gave
up four hits however he got out of it by giving 
up only one run. Maybe a good sign for the
team. 

Though he has a little trouble in the 2nd 
the Astros scored no runs. The third
inning Gilbert gave up a three run homer 
to  Christian Walker.  Logan only went 
one more inning.

Jose Ferrer came in the 5th where he
gave up no runs however in the sixth 
inning  Ferrer gave up a solo home run. 
In the 8th the Astros added two more 
runs.

The Mariners were shutout having 
only four hits and five walks above 
that. 

One more left against the Astros. 
The Mariners Lose Wednesday 
it is over or the Rangers win.
So not great odds even with 
six games remaining. Go M's. 




Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Good Job Drew Lock

On radio sports in the Seattle area Drew
Lock received the praise in Game two.
Also from Head coach Mike MacDonald.

The positive talk was that Lock will get
an starting  quarterback job next year 
some where. He will likely be in Seattle 
for the season even when Sam Darnold 
returns. They might possibly trade him
late so they could get a draft pick next
season. 

Speaking of Sam Darnold he is expected 
to do some practice this week however 
they will have evaluated him to see if
he can go. The more likelihood he will 
be ready for game four. 

The chest injury to Jadarian Price turned
out to be a shoulder injury instead and 
xrays were negative. He might be ready
to be back Sunday. If not Emanuel Wilson 
will get a lot of carries.  Go Hawks. 

Monday, September 21, 2026

Monday Morning Sports

The Seattle Mariners have Monday off 
and play the Houston Astros for two
beginning on Tuesday. The Tacoma 
Rainiers season ended on Sunday. 

I would like to see the Mariners make 
a possible roster move since all their 
minor league teams are done for the
year. They do have a few players
from double A and down who are 
playing in the Arizona Fall League.
I would like the Mariners to activate
a player that may be asked to spring
training and take off a bench player
or reliever who isn't expected back
next year. 

The San Francisco 49ers beat the
Miami Dolphins with almost the 
same as the Seahawks over Arizona.
They are tied for the division lead.
The L A Rams will play home to the
New York Giants on Monday night 
football.  A win would make them
tie with the Cardinals at 1-1.

This week the Seahawks will prepare
to play the Washington Commanders
in the road next Sunday. The Washington 
Huskies the same for University Minnesota
next Saturday and the Washington State
Cougars against Arizona the same.

The Huskies, the Cougars and Gonzaga
men's basketball team are or will start 
practices soon.  The nonleague games 
will begin late October or early November.

The Seattle Kraken will begin their
regular season on October 1st going
on the road to Calgary. Currently they
are playing preseason games. Last
season the Kraken were disappointing 
and missed the playoffs. They hope
to bounce back this coming season.

Have yourself a wonderful day and
may you enjoy the sports you watch
and any you may play. 



Sunday, September 20, 2026

Seahawks Dominate Second Half

The first half of Sunday's game at Arizona
was a dead heat though the Seahawks 
could have scored another touchdown 
near the end of the first half. Some reason
they ran the same play on 4th down where
the Cardinals stopped before the end zone.
I am sure the Seahawks felt and should 
have gone in. I would have tried another
play going the other way making a fake 
first and Drew Lock running in. Anyway 
good game in the end.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a touchdown 
in the first quarter. It was the first of
the in the game. The Cardinals scored 
in the second quarter to tie it.
End of the half Seahawks 7  Cardinals 7

The Seahawks had the ball first in the 
second half with Jaxon having his
second td at 12:25 in the 3rd quarter.
The Seahawks were able to have an 
interception that led to a field goal 
at 6:47 of the third quarter. Jaxon
had his third touchdown about the 
same time in the 4th quarter.

Rookie Jadarian Price ran the ball for
the Seahawks 13 times for 52 yards.
He had to leave the game early in the
4th quarter having a chest injury. On
the sideline he looked ok so with the
big lead Emanuel Wilson who the 
Seahawks signed as a free agent before
the season.

Wilson ended up running the ball 21 times
for  92 yards. Didn't help the Cardinals 
to have the ball. The Cardinals had the 
ball for only six minutes so the defense 
was on the field a lot. Certainly helped 
the Seahawks defense too.

Drew Lock threw for 235 yards. He had 
no interceptions and was sacked once.
He had the three touchdowns to Jaxon
Smith-Njigba who had nine catches total.
Seven other receivers caught at least one
catch in the game.

The Seahawks last score and touchdown 
was at 1:11: remaining when tight end 
AJ Banner took a direct snap and went in
for one yard. 

Next week the Seahawks will be in
DC to take on the Commanders.
There is a possibility that Sam Darnold
will play if things go well bin practice 
this week. If he does thanks Drew.
Go Hawks.