Seattle Mariners and more

As the clock turns into 2021 on Friday I
am hoping Jerry Dipoto will sign or make
a trade going into the new year.

When it comes to a trade they likely will

have give away some prospects. They don't

really have any major league players to trade.

There are a few starting pitchers or relievers

they could trade away. Also, they could trade

catcher Tom Murphy but since he missed all

this past season the likelihood isn't there. 

Marco Gonzales if the Mariners traded him

would have to go in a multi-player trade. He

is close to be off limits though. They could 

trade Justus Sheffield since he should have

some value though he is considered part of

the rebuilding process. Yusei Kikuchi the

Mariners could trade for a change of scenery

but probably won't get much value. Again

in a multi-player deal.

In college basketball the Washington Huskies

have gotten off to a terrible 1-6 record. I was

hoping to see more of them but they just are

not worth watching right now. They take on

Arizona on Thursday followed by Arizona

State on Saturday at home. 

Blake Snell To Padres

The Tampa Bay Rays traded former Cy Young
and starting pitcher Blake Snell to the San Diego
Padres over the weekend for prospects.

Snell a native of Seattle I am sure many Mariner

fans would have liked to see him in a Mariner

uniform. 

I am sure the Padres offered more than the Mariners

could have in this trade without hurting their farm

system. The Mariners farm system has grown into

one of the best in the major leagues over the last

couple years after being the worst under former

general manager Jack Z. 

The Mariners are still in the rebuilding process. 

Having acquired Snell for a similar package the

Padres likely would have hurt their chances of

making the playoffs on a consistent basis.

The Padres were able to send a couple catching

prospects in the trade. The Mariners only have

Cal Raleigh as a top 10 prospect at catcher. I

am sure the Mariners didn't want to give up

him.

Since the Padres are looking toward not only

being in the playoffs in 2020 but to win the

World Series as well. They figured Snell may

put them over the top. The Rays on the other

hand were looking for prospects though the

Mariners may have had to give the Rays a 

prospect either Jarred Kelenic or Julio Rodriguez

both at the top of the list; not willing to let go

after either.

I am sure Blake Snell will be a Mariners one day

however we will have to wait until he is eligible

to be a free agent. The Mariners do have several

young pitchers they could have thrown the Rays

way. 

It is hard to tell since the Mariners may have given

the Rays a good package but they decided to go

with the Padres. The Rays don't have to worry 

about playing the Padres for the most part unless

they meet in the World Series. 

Seahawks Win NFC West

The Seattle Seahawks last week made the
playoffs. This week beating the LA Rams
20-9 they won the NFC West.

The game Sunday wasn't decided until last

three minutes of the game when tight end

Jacob Hollister caught a touchdown pass in

the end zone from Russell Wilson.

Again it wasn't the greatest offense by the

Seahawks though they got it done when

they needed.

I am not sure the defense was the greatest

either though they did allow the Rams to

score only three field goals. Other words,

they bend but did not break through the

game.

In those three occasions it did look like

the Rams could take the ball into the 

end zone but the defense stopped the

Rams cold. 

We can hope the Seahawks can do the

same in the playoffs while improving

the offense. I like the decision making

this week where they ran the ball when

it was very tempting just to pass the ball

with only a four point lead. 

Had Hollister not caught the pass the 

Seahawks would have had to settle for

a field goal meaning the Rams could tie

with a touchdown. Fortunately we didn't

have to worry about that. In fact, the 

Seahawks were able to keep the Rams

at bay after the touchdown.

Next week the Seahawks will play the 49ers

in San Francisco. The meaning of the game

has to do with whether the Seahawks will

have playoff advantage or not. At least we

know they have the chance to go toward

getting to the Super Bowl again. Go Hawks!

Seahawks Take On Rams

The Seattle Seahawks have two remaining games
before the playoffs begin. They take on LA Rams
on Sunday then San Francisco 49ers to finish off
the season.

During the week Pete Carroll didn't care how the

fans felt about the game against Washington. That 

is fine he has that right to feel that way.

He mentioned how the running game they averaged

seven yards a carry. My question then why did he

abandoned it in the 4th quarter. 

Washington scored a touchdown early on in the 4th

quarter making it 20-9. Regardless how they ran the

ball the Seahawks would have taken more time off

the clock. Instead Russell Wilson threw the ball three

times in a row with the third one being intercepted.

Washington was able to score to make it 20-15. 

Washington was able to stop Seahawks passing and

running game in the next series. The Seahawks defense

was able to preserve the win but we couldn't count

it actually happening. This could have down to being 

a loss when it could have been prevented.

As I said the Seahawks didn't score in the drive where

the ball been run instead at least once if not twice even

the clock would have had more time taken off since 

Washington would have had to drive the field further.

Well that game is over so now look at the LA Rams. 

I am sure Pete Carroll will have a different game plan

for the Rams. I hope when the 4th quarter is under way

and the Seahawks have a ten point or two touchdown 

lead Pete Carroll will have a different idea. If not the

Rams could win this game where Washington wasn't

able to. 

I really like Pete Carroll but he hangs onto close games

even when it shouldn't happen. Russell Wilson or the

defense or whoever won't always bail them out. They

need to win this game and or the game against the 49ers. 

The Seahawks need to be able to play at home though

this year is different without fans. Going on the road

won't guarantee a win. We all know if the Seahawks 

don't make the Super Bowl this will be a disappointing

season. Though Pete Carroll will be back can't say the

same for some of the coaches well as the players.

For the Seahawks to win on Sunday they will have to

be sure to be more successful on third downs than they

have been in recent games. The offense line will have 

to keep the Rams  to stay away from Wilson and the

defense will have to step up once again. Go Hawks!

Merry Christmas and Look Toward 2021

First of all wish you all a Merry Christmas.
2020 certainly has been a weird and awkward
year to say the least.

Certainly hope the vaccine comes so or the

covid-19 reduces itself or the government

and politics get off  letting us to get as close

to normal lives as we can.

We hope for a good season ahead for the 

Seattle Mariners, how the Seahawks finish

this season. We hope Gonzaga wins the

national championship in March madness.

Washington and Washington State sports

get back into order. The Seattle Sounds have

another good season ahead. We can't forget

the Kraken who will have their first season

coming up in the fall. See who their coach

and players will be. 

Until this time next year may you be blessed.

Mariners Pick Up Another Before Christmas

We only have three days until Christmas.
Do you think Jerry Dipoto will land another
gift before Christmas.

So far three pitchers. It would be nice to 

land another relief pitcher. An outfielder

or a second baseman be nice too.

We know Dylan Moore will play a lot 

whether at second base or left field.

Ty France is expected to play a lot

as well. He will be the primary dh

but we will see him at second some

well as third base and first base on 

occasion.

 

Go M's. 
 

Seahawks Make Playoffs

It wasn't a pretty site like most of the recent

wins by the Seahawks but we have to live with
it.

The Seahawks had a very comfortable lead in

20-3,  Washington the team without a name

scored a touchdown no extra point to make

it 20-9.

It is the 4th quarter. Russell Wilson threw 

two balls to DK Metcalf which he caught.

I am not sure why they are not running the

ball. Ok they want another score, however,

the important thing is running the clock.

Third time Russell threw an interception.

Washington ended up able to score making

it 20-15.

The next series unable to run the ball or

throw it for that matter so had to punt.

A questionable personal foul by KJ Wright

allowed Washington to keep the ball. 

Oh it didn't look good, however, the defense

was able to make a couple good sacks and

the Seahawks were able to stop them on fourth

down. The defense did it again but they shouldn't

have had to.

I hope Pete Carroll and the offensive coach staff

have learned now what you must do in the 4th.

They preach about running the ball but didn't so

this time. There was eleven minutes when they

had the ball with score 20-9 however why play

like you are in the third quarter. Even if they didn't 

run the ball right and had to punt at least they were

able to get a couple minutes off the clock and

Washington would have had to go down the field

further taking more time off the clock .

OH WELL! Oh yes the Jets won their first game

of the year beating the LA Rams. Seahawks back

in first place until at least next week when the Rams

come to Seattle. The Seahawks won't win if they

play the same offense in the fourth quarter. Even if

they do they won't have success in the playoffs pulling

this kind of action unless they are plain lucky. Go Hawks.

Chris Flexen Officially Signed

We have known for a little while the
Mariners were signing Chris Flexen
a former pitcher with the New York
Mets and played this year in Korea.

It became official Flexen is a Mariner

on Friday. Flexen will compete for a

spot in the starting rotation, however,

he could be a member of the bullpen.

The Mariners had a full 40-man roster

so they ended up designating utility

player Tim Lopes for assignment. A

big surprise by many including myself.

With Flexen signed the Mariners now

24 pitchers on the 40-man roster. 

Depending how many roster spots for

next season will decide how many 

pitchers they will have on the opening

day roster.

This season they had a 28-man roster 

next season they could go down to 26.

Most likely they will carry 13 or possible

14 pitchers. Dipoto announced already 

they will go with a six-man rotation 

again. This means seven or eight relievers.

The Mariners go with 14 pitchers then 

this means ten of these pitchers on the

40-man roster won't be on the opening

day roster. 

What my point is the Mariners should have

designated a pitcher for assignment. I suppose

they think Lopes will pass through waivers.

I guess we will see.

The Mariners have a full 40-man roster so

adding another player they will have to

release another player as well. Dipoto

makes a trade than they may need to

make room as well depending on how

the trade comes down. 

Anyway I hope Lopes makes it back on

the Mariner team. If not best wishes to

him wherever he lands. 

Mariners Make A Trade

General manager Jerry Dipoto made his
first trade of the season. We are
hoping he will do several more
over the next several weeks.

The Mariners acquired Rafael Montero

right handed reliever from the Texas

Rangers. He may fit well pitching either

the seventh or eighth inning. Also, can

close when necessary as well. The 

Mariners sent two prospects to the

Rangers.

Now we see who Dipoto will follow up

when it comes to trades or signing a free

agent. With the depth now in the farm

system the Mariners have room to trade

prospects. Don't expect any of the top

ten prospects go unless it is a high deal

trade.

 Wednesday news came out they signed

reliever Keynan Middleton as a free agent.

A native of Portland Oregon, Middleton 

said was a no brainer to sign with the 

Mariners. Like Montero, he will be looking

to be pitching as a setup man. Signing 

Middleton the Mariners designated outfielder

Phillip Ervin for assignment 

Dipoto should look to going after a major

league outfielder along with second base.

At this point Dylan Moore looks to be the

player to start at second base. The Mariners

pick up a second baseman then Moore could

play a lot of left field well as a super utility

player.

The Mariners have Jake Fraley and Brandon

Bishop who are both defensively sound but

haven't shown they can hit major league pitching

as yet. These two could platoon in left field

well as giving Mitch Haniger and Kyle Lewis

a day off in the field on occasion. 

The Mariners could go after another reliever

as a closer. The Mariners likely will have seven

relievers or eight as maximum depending on

the roster size. This year they had a 28-man

roster, however, they may go with a 26-man 

roster so we will see what happens there too.

Seahawks Win Easily Sunday

It is hard to know whether the Seattle Seahawks
played a really good game or the New York Jets
are that bad. I would take the Jets being that bad.
The Seahawks rolled over the Jets 40-3.

One thing I am really glad is the Seahawks led

at half-time 23-3. The Jets scored first with a 

field goal then shut out the rest of the way. You

wonder what was in the Seahawk fans minds

being down 3-0.

We should be thankful the Seahawks made the

game pretty easy to win. Often they allow the

opposing team to get back into the game in the

second half then having to make Russell Wilson

do some magic to win. In this game Wilson was

able to leave before the 4th quarter started. Yes

he was able to take the fourth quarter off for the 

first time since 2016.

Russell Wilson completed 21 of 27 passes for 206

yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Geno

Smith completed four of his 5 passes thrown for

33 yards. There really wasn't much reason for Smith

to pass the ball just get the 4th quarter as quickly as

they can which is what they did.

The Seahawks had 36 rushing attempts in the game

for 174 yards. A good ratio between running and

passing something the Seahawks have had success

over the years. Really nice Wilson only ran the ball

once. We can hope the Seahawks can do the same

in the remaining games of the season and the playoffs.

They do so means a Super Bowl victory very likely.

DK Metcalf led the Seahawks with six catches and

a touchdown. Tyler Lockett who had trouble last week

had five catches himself. Rookie tight end Colby Parkinson

finally got into action late in the game have two catches.

We hope to see a lot more of him. 

Next Sunday the Seahawks have an early game against

Washington. The team formerly known as the Redskins

have won for straight games beating San Francisco 49ers

Sunday 23-15. Washington is on top of the NFC East 

with a record of 6-7. It will be important the Seahawks

play well against them to win. 

After Washington the Seahawks will come home to take

on the LA Rams then  finish the regular season on the

road against the 49ers.  Currently the Seahawks and Rams

are tied for the lead in the NFC west with a record of 9-4.

It will be important for the Seahawks to win all those games

if expected to have a good run in the playoffs. Go Hawks!

Washington Huskies Men's basketball and more

Though the Washington Huskies were not able
to play football against the Oregon Ducks on
Saturday the men's basketball teams were able to
do so.

The Huskies lost to the Ducks 74-71. Washington

has had trouble over the last several years trying

to beat the Ducks. At least this time they had the

chance to. 

Junior guard had his top scoring game of his career

with 26 points. He took the Huskie last shot to tie

the game but misfired. RaeQuan Battle had a career

high in scoring as well coming off the bench scoring

19 points. These two will make up a lot of the Huskies

scoring however other players need to contribute if

they  expect to win on a consistent basis. 

Washington State Cougars men's basketball team take 

on Portland State at hone Sunday afternoon. The football

game against California was cancelled because of covid-19.

The Huskies are scheduled to play USC this friday

against the USC Trojans in the Pac-12 championship.

This of course will depend whether there are any concerns

with covid-19.

Gonzaga's last basketball games was on December 2. Their

next game is scheduled next Saturday against Iowa. 

The Seattle Seahawks take on the New York Jets 

Sunday afternoon at home. The Jets haven't won a

game as of yet. Not sure they will but if they do

beat the Seahawks things won't be good in Seahawk

land and likely changes will happen. 

Washington Men's Win First Game

Washington Huskies won their first
basketball game Wednesday of the
season against city rival Seattle U.
73-41.

The scores were almost identical in

each half. Huskies scored 37 points

in the first half while Seattle had 22

points. In the second half the Huskies

had 36 while Seattle 19.

Quade Green once again led the Huskies

in scoring for the third time in a row with

18 points. This game though he didn't start

and came off the bench. He played only 18

minutes likely because the Huskies won

easily. Green shot well going 4-4 behind

the  3 point line. 

Junior transfer Nate Pryor started in Green's

place. Pryor was second in scoring with 13

points. He shot 4 for 10 from the field however

went perfect at the foul line make four shots.

Pryor led the team with four assists. 

Nate Roberts the primary inside player for the

Huskies had ten points. He led in rebounds with

8. This year being his first season to start as a

redshirt sophomore he is doing good. Expect

him to get better as the season goes on.

The Washington Huskies are expected to play

the Oregon Ducks in basketball late afternoon.

It was announced and confirmed the football

teams won't play each other on Saturday. 

The football game was expected to be the last

regular season game for both teams. At this 

point it is hard to know whether either team 

will play another game or not. The Huskies

didn't have the mandatory of 53 players to

field a team because of covid-19. We will 

let you know if another game will be 

scheduled coming up.  If not this could 

end the season for both teams.   

Mariners Sign Pitcher

On Wednesday word came out the
Mariners signed former New York
Pitcher Chris Flexen to a two-year
contract.

Flexen spent parts of three seasons

pitching for the Mets. This year he

pitched in the Korean League where

he had an outstand season.

The Korean League numbers on Flexen

is what Mariner general manager Jerry

Dipoto went by to sign him.

Flexen is expected to compete for a

spot in the Mariner starting rotation.

What this means for signing back

Taijuan Walker or not we will find

out. Walker had an outstanding 

September after the Mariners traded 

him to Toronto. 

In six starts for the Blue Jays Walker

had a record of 2-1 with an outstanding

ERA of 1.37. He did have a high walk

total walking 11 batters in 26 innings,

however, struck out 25 batters.

Hard to know whether the Blue Jays

want to sign him or another team to

a free agent contract but likely his cost

has gone up. I am sure the Mariners are

still interested in bring Walker back but

at what cost is the question.

Flexen on the other hand likely will be

in the six-man rotation with Marco

Gonzales, Yusei Kikuchi and Justus

Sheffield. Also there is Justin Dunn

in the rotation. The Mariners could

always insert Flexen or Dunn in the

bullpen. A lot will depend who they

sign or trade for to add to the bullpen.

We will  further again what the bullpen

looks like right now. Go M's. 
 

Seahawks Lose Sunday

I am sure most Seattle Seahawk fans
figured the team would win on Sunday
against the New York Giants. Have to
say we were disappointed.

The defense did a fine job for the most

part, however, it isn't hard when you are

facing a backup quarterback who has been

on the team for a short period of time

The Seahawks were leading 5-0 at half time.

The Seahawks kicked a field goal  in their first

possession of the game. The offense looked

like they were going to have a good game. 

They went down the field with ease but 

couldn't get it into the end zone.  

In the second quarter the defense was able 

to score a safety. The Giants scored a couple

touchdowns and a field goal. The final score

was Giants 17 Seahawks 12

Not much more to say.  It was one of those

games that put you to sleep. 

Washington Sports Weekend

The Washington Huskies had another game
where they got off to a slow start. Actually
the defense allowed Stanford to score in
their four possessions of the first half.

Stanford scored two touchdowns in the

first quarter eating up much of the clock.

Huskies had a field goal early on in the

second quarter but the Cardinal came 

right back to score a touchdown. Stanford

kicked a field goal goal before the half

ended making it 24-3.

The Huskies had the ball first starting out

the second half. Like in the game against

Utah last week they were able to score 

on the first possession of the second half.

Unlike the Utah game Stanford came right

back to score a touchdown, however, Huskies

scored 16 unanswered points to make it an

interesting game, however, Stanford was able

to run out the clock. Stanford 31 Washington 26.

The Washington State Cougars play the USC

Trojans in Los Angeles on Sunday. This will

be the Cougars third game of the season.  Let

you know how they did next post.

The Seattle Seahawks will be home against the

New York Giants. The Seahawks are expected

to win but stranger things have happened.

Gonzaga was supposed to play a big time game

against number two ranked Baylor on Saturday.

The game was cancelled because one of the 

Gonzaga players was tested positive for covid-19. 

Both teams are hoping to make up the game at a 

later date. 

Mariners "More Free Agents Out There"

 What the Mariners Should Do?

I don't know. Just kidding by the way.

There are a lot of players who have
non-tendered contracts. The Mariners
signed all the Mariners not under contract
on the 40-man roster a few days ago.

I am sure there will be many fans who

will want the Mariners to sign ex-cub

Kyle Schwarber who can play left field

well as dh and catcher if needed. Depend

how much interest in him could be a good

deal.

Archie Bradley a right handed reliever could

be a good choice. He spent the last month with

Cincinnati though most of his time was in

Arizona. I would look at seeing about signing

him.

Matt Wisler another right handed reliever had

a good season with the Minnesota Twins. He

could be another one the Mariners could look

at picking up. 

Want an outfielder coming off the bench then 

there is ex-Mariner Ben Gamel. Not signed up 

again by the Milwaukee Brewers. The Mariners

could sign him to a minor league deal with 

an invite to major league camp.

There will be other free agents out there the

Mariners can try to sign. I am sure they will

try to sign a catcher to add depth. Hopefully

someone who can hit better than what they

have picked up over the last few years as far

as depth goes.

Chris Young who pitched for the Mariners 

several years back  for one season was named

the general manager of the Texas Rangers.

He is a sharp cookie so I am sure he will bring

them back to being competitive. This is now

the second team the other the Angels who have

a new general manager this off-season. 

Three Stories Here

News came out NFL Commissioner has reinstated Josh
Gordon. The wide receiver is expected to sign with the
Seahawks. He has to go through covid-19 protocols so
won't be available until the last two game of the season.
He maybe able to help the Seahawks offense. Likely be
the third or fourth receiver.

The Washington Huskies lost to the Utah Utes in Salt

Lake City 76-62. The Huskies were led once again by

guard Quade Green with 21 points tying his career high.

Nate Roberts had his best night as a Husky scoring 12

points while grabbing 13 rebounds. Washington was down

by five at half time 37-32. The Utes extended the lead

then the Huskies fought back to be within six points around

the half way mark of the second half however the Utes 

stormed out getting a lead over twenty points putting the 

game out of reach.  

Washington continues to struggle hitting shots behind 

the 3 point line making 6-30 for 20 percent. Rebound 

was better than the previous two games. Utah grabbed

44 rebounds while Washington had 33.

The Huskies went with an eight man rotation for the

most sophomore center Riley Sorn a walk-on from

Richland, Washington had his most minutes so far

going 16. He scored eight points with six rebounds.

Not bad at all. I am not sure why Marcus Tsohonis

hasn't played a lot of minutes in the back court after

getting a lot of minutes as a freshman last year when

Quade Green was suspended for academics.  He is 

Quade Green's backup but you would think he would

be on the court with Green at times as well. I am sure

things will change since this has been a very poor start

to the season for the Huskies.

Washington doesn't play again until next Wednesday

against city rival Seattle University. With some practice

to figure what is wrong they can change things around

or it will be a long season for sure.

The Seattle Mariners signed a free agent. Not a big deal

since it was a minor league deal signing first baseman

Sam Travis for depth purposes. Maybe this will get 

Dipoto on a signing spree. A few trades would be nice

too. Go M's 

WSU and Gonzaga Both Win

The Washington State Cougars are now 3-0
after beating Oregon State Beavers in their
opening game of the Pac-12 schedule. It was
a close game with the Cougars winning 59-55.

Oregon State led at half time 26-23 after scoring

the final eight points of the first half. The Beavers

extended the lead to ten points then the Cougars

went on a 24-7 run giving them a seven point lead.

Oregon State still had opportunity to win but both

teams combined to shoot 2 of 13 from the field in

the last five minutes of the game. The Cougars were

led by senior guard Isaac Bonton with 15 points.

Sophomore DJ Rodman had a career high 13 points

all in the second half. 

WSU takes on the Colorado Buffaloes in Boulder 

on Saturday. The Buffaloes are 2-0 winning easily

over South Dakota and Kansas State. Should be

a good game between those to Pac-12 teams.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs beat West Virginia Wednesday

87-82. The Bulldogs got most of their points from

four players who all scored in double figures. Also, 

star freshman Jalen Suggs had to leave the game in

the first half with an ankle injury. Suggs did return

to play in the second half. He did play 26 minutes in

total scoring 4 points. Suggs had six rebounds and

five assists.

Gonzaga was led in scoring by guard Joel Ayayi with

21 points followed by Corey Kispert and Andrew

Nembhard each with 19. Drew Timme finished with 

17 points. Neither team shot well behind the 3 point 

line shooting under 30 percent. 

West Virginia kept themselves in the game at the

foul line making 27 of 33 while Gonzaga made 

15 of 21. Now the Bulldogs get ready to take on

the number two ranked Baylor on Saturday 10 am

Pacific time. 

Washington MBB lose again

At the last moment another game was
added to the Washington Huskies men's
basketball schedule. The Huskies took
on UC Riverside out of the Big West
Conference.

The Huskies shot terrible once again

at the same time out rebounded. Second

hand shots UC Riverside Highlanders

had 14 while the Huskies had zero.

The Huskies to made only 3 shots behind

the arc. Two of those were by Quade Green

who was the player of the game with 18

points. Green made half of the Huskies

shots. Outside of his shooting they would

have been below 20%. 

The final score was UC Riverside 57

Washington 42. The shooting for the

Huskies was so bad they missed their

last 12 shots of the game. Washington

now goes to Utah on Thursday. See if

they can get to playing good ball.

The football game between the Huskies

and the Stanford Cardinal is being moved

to Seattle. The county health where Stanford

is at isn't allowing contact sports so they have

come to Washington to practice as well then

move to Corvallis Oregon after the game to

practice all week before taking on the Oregon

State Beavers.

Washington State Cougars football team is

expected to play USC this Sunday in Los

Angeles. The Cougars haven't played football

the last two weeks including the Apple Cup

because of players tested positive for covid-19.

The Cougars are scheduled to take on the 

California Bears on December 12 in Pullman.

There is still a chance the Apple Cup could be

made up, however, it may depend whether the

Huskies make the conference championship 

game.

The Cougars men's basketball team has played

two non-league games going into Wednesday

where they take on Oregon State in Pullman.

They take on Colorado on Saturday. Both games

played were narrow victories. Last Wednesday

they beat Texas Southern 56-52 and then on 

Saturday Eastern Washington 71-68.

Gonzaga Bulldogs the number one team in all

the land has played two games heading into this

week. They beat Kansas last Thursday on the road

102-90. They played Auburn the next day winning

90-67. 

The Bulldogs take on West Virginia Wednesday

followed by playing number two ranked Baylor

on Saturday. Gonzaga and Washington who were

originally scheduled to play this month will not

play this year unless they meet in the NCAA

tournament. 

Seahawks Beat Eagles

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Philadelphia
Eagles on Monday night 23-17.

The game was played well by both teams

defense as both offenses had trouble on

the night.

The Seahawks passing game especially

between Russell Wilson and receiver

DK Metcalf had a good night. Metcalf

caught 10 passes for 177 yards. Though

he didn't score a touchdown Metcalf

did set up for the Seahawks to score.

Russell Wilson ended up completing

22 of 31 passes for 230 yards and one

touchdown. The one touchdown to

David Moore allowed the Seahawks

to win.

The Seahawks defense allowed six

sacks on the night. It has been a long

time since the Seahawks were able to

sack the quarterback six times.

The Eagles passed for almost as many

yards as the Seahawks but had 15 more

throws but only completed three more.

Shaquill Griffin was back playing in

the defensive backfield for the first time

after missing four games. His presence

was felt for sure.

Chris Carson was back at running back

though he only carried the ball eight times

for 41 yards and did have a touchdown.

Carlos Hyde carried the ball more having

15 carries but only 22 yards. The Seahawks

running game seemed to be out of sync for

most of the night.

Both teams stats were about the same in 

the game so showed how the defense played

well for both.

The Seahawks play the New York Giants 

next Sunday afternoon at home. The Giants

are not a good offensive team so we should

see a good defense once again. We just hope

the Seahawks offense especially the running

game can get back into sync.

The Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles

Rams both lost on Sunday so the Seahawks 

are back in first place all by themselves with

a 8-3 record. Go Hawks!

Washington Men's Basketball Open Season

The Washington Huskies men's basketball team
finally were able to begin the season on Sunday.
The unfortunate part they were blown out by #2
ranked Baylor 86-52.

We knew going into the game three players from

last season would start but the other two were a

little in question. The Huskies started Quad Green

at point guard with Jamal Bey and transfer Erik

Stevenson in the background with Nate Roberts

and Hameir Wright underneath. 

The Huskies got off to a rough start being down

25-5 at the half way mark of the first half. They

did get get back in the game being down by 12 

points at half time. The trouble was Baylor

ran off on a 12-3 run at the beginning of the

second half. Huskies were never in the game

again.

The Huskies will be playing Utah on Thursday

in Salt Lake City. The Utah Utes haven't played

a game yet so will give the Huskies an advantage

in that regard.

At least not yet the Huskies don't have a go to

player on offense when they get behind. RaeQuan

Battle led the Huskies with ten points coming off

the bench. He is probably the closest the Huskies

have to rely on offense. Erik Stevenson a transfer

from Wichita State could be the guy as well. He

had eight points but all in the first half. 

Let you know how the Huskies do on Thursday.

Give a little update after each game.  

Washington Huskies Win the Battle

The Washington Huskies football team had
a terrible first half against the Utah Utes on
Saturday. Utah gave them all they could handle
winning both sides of the ball in the first half.

Utah led the game at half time 21-0. The Huskies

didn't give up shutting down the Utes in the second

half. The Huskies ended up winning scoring a 

touchdown in their last drive of the game. Dylan 

Morris hit his favorite receiver tight end Cade Otton 

with a touchdown with 36 seconds in the game.

Morris threw three interceptions in the game. He

hadn't had an interception in the previous two games.

He didn't let it keep him down. According to head 

coach Jimmy Lake in his post game conference

"you could see it in his eyes". 

Now the Huskies are first place in the Pac-12

after Oregon was upset by Oregon State on

Friday night. The Huskies will face  the Ducks

in two weeks. Next week they are expected to 

face Stanford.

In basketball the men's team is expected to play

Baylor in Las Vegas Sunday afternoon. After

having a series of three games cancelled at home

this last week the Huskies are looking forward

to take on Baylor.  Go Dawgs!

Mariners Make A Trade Or Sign Free Agent

Now that Thanksgiving is over and the
same goes for Black Friday Jerry Dipoto
it is time to make a trade or sign a free agent.

There has been talk about trading with

Tampa which makes total sense. It would

be to bring native son Blake Snell for some

prospects.

I would be for it long as the prospects are 

not in the top four listed for the Mariners.

I am sure they would have to give up two

or three prospects along with a regular 

major leaguer as well. We will see on that

one. 

Other trades Jerry will have to be open on

it as well. Do we go for another starting

pitcher or an outfielder?

Free agency I don't think there is a lot out

there to pick from. We could bring back

either or both Taijuan Walker and James

Paxton. Walker had a good run with 

Toronto after the Mariners traded him

at the end of August. Paxton was hurt 

so how healthy is he?

If I were to bring back one of the two I

would go for Walker. He is healthy right

now and has pitched well. He fits well

in the six-man rotation too.

Anyway Jerry let something happen so

the fans and the Mariners get a nice early

Christmas presents. Go M's. 

Washington Huskies Will Play Utah

It was announced on Tuesday the Washington
Huskies will play Utah at home Saturday night.

Utah had a game scheduled against Arizona State,
however, the game was cancelled for covid-19.
Since both teams have an open date the Pac-12
decided to have both teams play each other.

Last week was Utah's first game of the season.

They lost big time to USC 33-17. USC passed

the ball for 264 yards and two touchdowns. The

Trojans only got 93 yards  on the ground. 

Utah ran and passed the ball about the same amount

of opportunities though got more yardage through

the air.  The game was close at half-time with USC

leading 24-17. USC shutout Utah in the second half.

I am sure the Huskies will run and pass the ball equally

this week. Utah had three sacks on USC so running 

the ball will be important. Go Dawgs!

Washington Huskies Defeat Arizona

The Arizona Wildcats lost for the ninth time a row
this time losing to the Washington Huskies Saturday
44-27.

The game wasn't even that close as they Huskies led

at the end of the third quarter 37-0. Huskies reserves

played most of the 4th quarter.

Huskies scored on their first four possessions of the

game. Dylan  Morris redshirt freshman quarterback

came out passing instead of running the ball like they 

did against Oregon State last week. 

Some reason Arizona came out trying to pass the ball

though the Huskies weakness is in running defense.

Arizona only had 45 total yardage in the first half. 

Washington showed they can pass as well run the ball.

Actually Arizona did a good job stopping the run at the

beginning of the game though the Huskies did most 

of the offense passing the ball. 

It looks as though tight end Cade Otten is Morris favorite

target as he caught seven passes for one hundred yards

and a touchdown in the third quarter. 

The Huskies were expected to play Washington State Cougars

in the Apple Cup this coming Friday, however, news came

out just a few minutes ago the game has been cancelled for

Covid-19. Not a big a surprise since the Cougars game against

Stanford was cancelled for this Saturday. The Huskies next

game scheduled is against Stanford in Seattle on December 5.

This game should play unless there is a surprise a Husky or

Cardinal player comes down with the virus. 

So as of now the Huskies will play four Pac-12 games on the

season. They could play if another Pac-12 team is available

or another college time whose game has been cancelled as well

but they are not the team with the virus. Stay tuned!

WSU-Stanford Cancelled

News came out on Friday starting quarterback
Jayden de Laura tested positive for covid-19.
Later on several other Cougar players had the
virus as well so the game was cancelled against
Stanford.

This means to likely the Apple Cup next 

Friday between the Cougars and Huskies

will be cancelled. 

So now it means the Cougars and the Huskies

will be playing no more than five games on the

season unless more players get positive results.

Though it has been nice to see some football

games in the Pac-12 you wonder now if they

should have waited until spring to play or 

should they cancel the rest of the season until

spring depending on the status of the virus.

The Huskies are expected to play Arizona at

home Saturday afternoon. 

We know athletes at this age should be able

to bounce back for the most part. You wonder

if they should go ahead and still play the  games

depending on how many players are available.

Hard question to answer all around. 

I figure we shouldn't be surprised since football

is a contact sport. Now we will have to see 

whether college basketball will have games

cancelled.

This week the Huskies men's basketball team

has three games scheduled at home in what is

being called the Husky Classic. We will let you

know who it goes. 

The Cougars have two games scheduled this

week on Wednesday against Texas Southern

and next Saturday against state rival Eastern

Washington. 

Seahawks Defeat Cardinals

A game the Seahawks needed to win they did Thursday
night by beating the Arizona Cardinals 28-21.

Carlos Dunlap the Seahawks recently picked up from

the Cincinnati Bengals for pass rush had two against

the Cardinals. The most important one was the last

play the Cardinals had the ball in the game. It was

on fourth down where Dunlap was able to sack

Kyler Murray.

The Seahawks had Carlos Hyde back at running back

so they were able to get back to running the ball.

He had 14 carriers for 79 yards and a touchdown. 

Tyler Lockett had nine catches on the night one going

for a touchdown. DK Metcalf had only three catches

but one did go for a touchdown as well. 

Russell Wilson had a good completion rate completing

23 of 28 for 197 yards and two touchdowns. No

interceptions in this game. Some reason he didn't look

good to me in the game like he has an injury but had

some excellent throws anyway.

The defense against the run was excellent on the night

for the Seahawks. Kenyan Drake was high in rushing

for the Cardinals with 29 yards on 11 carriers.  

As good as rushing defense was I wasn't impressed

by the defensive backs. DJ Reed had the best game

for the Seahawks defensive backs with nine tackles.

So often the basks allowed the receivers to get catches

for first downs. 

The Seahawks now have  ten days off before there 

next game against the Eagles in Philadelphia. The 

follow the next two weeks with games against the 

two New York teams at home followed by Washington.

The finish the season at home against the LA Rams 

and the 49ers in San Francisco.  Go Hawks!

Robinson Cano Suspended Again

If you haven't heard former Mariner Robinson
Cano was suspended again for taking performance
enhancing drugs. Cano will be missing the full
2021 season.

Cano's first suspension I thought was ridiculous

because I take the same thing for water retention.

Well I have to admit I was wrong.

Obviously this means the trade of Cano to the

New York Mets by the Mariners was a good deal

besides getting Jarred Kelenic. The Mariners 

number one prospect should be brought up

sometime in the 2021 season.

You wonder what Cano was thinking. Of course,

he wasn't or it wouldn't happen again. He certainly

is losing millions in the process. Cano seems to be

a nice guy but he has a problem he needs to take 

care of. I wish him the best. 

Seattle Mariners Off-Season

We haven't heard anything of yet from
general manager Jerry Dipoto and the
Seattle Mariners concerning trades or
free agency.

With Covid-19 going up again, at least

it is what we are being told anyway it

won't be easy to do the free agency bit

right now.

I am sure Dipoto has a few ideas up his

sleeve in free agency well as in trades.

We do know the Mariners will likely

go after at least one starting pitcher along

with the bullpen. 

I am sure we can agree the Mariners will

probably try to re-sign Taijuan Walker who

they traded to Toronto at the deadline. 

Position players I would like to see another

outfielder on the team.  Rookie of the year

Kyle Lewis is the only real thing right now.

Mitch Haniger was added back to the 40-

man roster but how healthy is he really. 

If he is able to go likely be in right field.

This means a left fielder needed. They do

have a few candidates on the roster and we

look at that at another time.

On the infield the Mariners need a second

baseman. Will it be Dylan Moore who had

a good season or will Shed Long rebound

from a bad rookie season. The Mariners 

could go out and get a second baseman too.

I would say not a high priority at this moment

but might be possible. 

So we will see over the next few weeks how

Jerry Dipoto does on the market. Go M's. 

 

LA Rams Beat Seahawks

I guess we shouldn't be surprised but the
Los Angeles Rams beat the Seahawks in
LA on Sunday Afternoon 23-16.

The Rams were able to stop the Seahawks

offense that has been scoring around 30

points a game despite injuries to the backfield.

The Seahawks offense had a total of 333 yards

on the day the second lowest of the season.

This was the first game of the season where

they scored less than twenty points in a game.

Alex Collins scored the Seahawks only touchdown

of the day. This was the first game where Russell

Wilson didn't throw a touchdown pass and had

two interceptions.  Collins had the most carries

on the day for the Seahawks of eleven producing

43 yards. Wilson had the most yardage rushing

at 60.

Offensively the big deal kicker Jason Meyers 

kicked a Seahawk record of 61 yards at the 

end of the first half. In all he was 3 for 3 in

field goals.

The Seahawks did well on rushing defense where

the Rams had 103 yards on 29 carriers though 

scored three touchdowns on the ground.

Quarterback Jared Goff had 302 yards passing 

without throwing a touchdown. The Seahawks

still continue having problems leaving receivers

open. 

The Seahawks play the Arizona Cardinals at home

on Thursday night football this week. We have to

see if the offense can improve once again after 

having a poor week and the defense as well. At 

least after that they have ten days off. We hope 

this allow the Seahawks get healthy.  

Huskies Win Cougars Lose

The Washington Huskies beat the Oregon State
Beavers Saturday night 27-21. At kick off we
found out redshirt freshman Dylan Morris from
nearby Graham was the opening game starter at
quarterback. Head coach Jimmy Lake didn't
come to let us know who the starter would be.

Disaster almost happened at the end of the first

series of the game. Oregon State Beavers stopped

the Huskies on their 40 yard line. Washington had

to punt and the snap went way of the head of the

Huskies punter when trying to retrieve the Beavers

were able to pick it up and score a touchdown.

Fortunately the Huskies were able to come down 

in the next possession to score. The game was tight

throughout. In fact in the second half with 1:45 left

in the game the Huskies kicked a field goal. The only

scoring done in the second half. 

The Huskies and Beavers both ran the ball extremely

well. The Huskies had 270 yards on the ground while

the Beavers had 167. The main difference was the 

Beavers had better field position through most of the 

game.

The Washington State Cougars were beaten 43-29

by the Oregon Ducks.  The Cougars scored early 

so things looked good though the game was close

at half time  Cougars 19 Ducks 14.

The Ducks dominated the Cougars in the second 

half. They scored 22 points in the 4th quarter after

getting a touchdown in the third quarter.  The Cougars

scored ten points in the fourth quarter but it was to 

little to late. 

Oregon leads the north division of the Pac-12 with

a 2-0 record while the Cougars are 1-1. The Cougars 

will be on the road playing at night against the Stanford

Cardinal. The Cardinal are 0-2 losing to Oregon and

Colorado. 

Today the Seattle Seahawks have afternoon game on 

the road in LA against the Rams. Be back later with

the results and takeaways from that game.