Men's Basketball Huskies and Cougars

Both the Huskies  and  Cougars  Friday 

 Night began their Pac-12 basketball 

schedule  though they had played a

couple games early  December. 

The rest of the schedule  all against 

conference teams.

The Huskies  were  beaten by the USC 

Trojans 80-67. 

Takeaways:  The Huskies  are  exciting to 

watch though inconsistent.  Though losing

in the first half they were able to take the

lead. Unfortunately  they were not able to

sustain it.

The Huskies will  be in many of their games 

but at this point how many games they win

we will see.

Will head coach Mike Hopkins  be able to 

stay on after this season we will  have  to see.

Over the rest of the season we will  look at 

their players who are getting  in their praying 

time. Noah Williams  a transfer from the Cougars 

made his first appearance since the beginning 

of the season coming off the bench after being

a starter when the season  begins.

The Washington  State  Cougars lost a close

game against UCLA Bruins  who are favored 

to win the conference  if not the national 

championship.

UCLA  67-66  A close game for sure

The  Cougars  are likely  a better team than the

Huskies though not sure as exciting or talented.

The Cougars  maybe  in the middle of the 

conference when the season ends. They have 

had to deal  with  injuries so how that works out

in the long run we will see.

The Cougars  will  take on the Trojans on Sunday 

while  the Huskies play UCLA. We will see how 

talented Washington  is compared to the Bruins.

Monday we will look at Gonzaga as well how

both teams faired Sunday.

Huskies Take Alámo Bowl

Washington Huskies ended the

year and season  beàting Texas

27-20.

The victory wasn't a sure thing

even down to the end. Texas 

had ten points to make it 

interesting. In fact they had 

the ball late but they couldn't

settle for a touchdown but

a field goal instead. To tie they

needed a field goal and TD

so they took the field goal.

The Huskies weren't able to do anything so Texas still had a chance.

Michael Penix Jr was named player of the game though 

he didn't have his best game

of the season. A lot of that

had to do with the Longhorns

defense.

Outside of those graduating

or college eligibility over the

Huskies will have most of 

the players  returning next season. 

Let you know who they will

pickup to strengthen the

team.  Go Dawgs!

Seahawks Thursday

The Seattle Seahawks  are getting  ready 

to play their second  to last game of the 

season  on Sunday unless they make

the playoffs. 

They take on the New York  Jets. The

Seahawks  not playing  well the second

half must win the game plus not having 

a winning  record.

Defensive  lineman  AL Woods who has

been out for a while is expected back.

Wide receiver Tyler Lockett  who missed

last  weekend  game against  the Chiefs

may play as well. 

Depending  on  the Broncos  winning their

last two games  the Seahawks will have the

number two through five in 2023 draft. The

Broncos  fired their coach Hackett after loss

to the LA Rams. The Seahawks  could trade 

down depending  on  what they want to do with

pick. I  am  sure  they will wait to see who is 

picked number  one.

Changes will  occur for the Seahawks during 

the off-season. The Seahawks  defense is

a one of  the worst in NFL. They need help 

on the defensive line well as linebacker. They 

could add elsewhere but those  are the two 

main spots.

Washington Huskies Football and Basketball

The Huskies play Texas on Thursday in

the Alamo Bowl. For some reason  Texas 

is favored though  Huskies have a higher

ranking.  Most likely since the game is

a home game for the Lonhorns.

News came  out  this week that offensive 

coordinator Ryan Grubb was given his 

second raise in a  month.  The primary 

reason was Texas A&M was looking to 

have Grubb as their offensive  coordinator.

I  am  not  sure  why going to Texas A&M 

would be the right move but did give him

more income. Now he is the highest  paid

assistant  coach  ever at Washington making

$2million a year.

I am sure the Huskies  will  lose Grubb as the

offensive  coordinator when he is offered a

head coaching job or go to the NFL  as an assistant.

In men's  basketball  the Huskies play the USC 

Trojans on their home court on Friday  night.

The Trojans  have a 10-3 record  heading to

Seattle.  They upset a couple high ranked teams

so this one won't  be easy for the Huskies.

For the Huskies  to win they have to get off to

a better start than they have most of the season 

or at least keep  it close in the first half.  They

follow  playing Sunday  against  UCLA. Won't 

be easy  for  that one either. Best to win against 

USC  first and go from there. Go Dawgs 

Mariners Tuesday

Are the Mariners  going to make a trade

this week  or have to wait for the next

couple weeks.  

Most likely  the Mariners  have been in

touch with  other teams but may wait 

until the holiday season  is  over.

As I have been giving their top prospects 

the likelihood some one of those players 

will exit with  a  trade or two. 

Jerry  Dipoto  said that the Mariners  need 

right hitting bats with one being outfielder 

and the other who can play both first and

third base. Give Ty France and Eugenio Suarez 

a break once in a while. Can dh as well.

Now look at prospects  16 thru 18

#16 Ashton Izzi  right handed pitcher drafted

in the fourth  round in 2022.. He could move 

up the list if the Mariners  trade any pitchers 

above him.He to could be involved in a trade 

as an added piece to. 

#17 Starlin Aguilar who Mariners  signed

as international  player in 2021. The first

of two third baseman back to back. In fact 

they have three third baseman  in the top

20. Most likely only one will stick if they

make the majors. Starlin is a left handed

hitter and batted .291 in 2022 in his first

year in USA at rookie ball in Arizona. He

hasn't  shown any power yet so see if it

happens.

#18 the second third baseman Milkar Perez

is a switch hitter. Like Starlin he hasn't shown

power  either. After a good start in 2021 Milkar

hit under .200 in 2022 at low level A I expect

the 21 to begin another season at Modesto 

unless he shows a lot in training camp  where

he  could  be  at high level  A Everett. 

Next time look at prospects  go for # 19 and 20

Looking to 2023

The Seattle  Mariners  were the story

locally  making the playoffs  for the

first time in 21 years. They did so well 

though they were swept  by the Houston 

Astros  it was only by three pitches.

It took 18 innings in the third game for

the Astros to win the game and they

went on to win the World Series.

The Mariners  have made two trades so

far to improve  the  offense. They picked

up Teoscar Hernandez from Toronto  and 

Kolten Wong from Milwaukee.  The Mariners  lost

Mitch Haniger in the process  to the SF 

Giants and Adam Frazier  to Baltimore  in

free agency.

Hernandez trade they lost Erik Swanson out of

the bullpen after a success season. Left fielder

Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro for Wong. Both

of them had terrible  seasons for the Mariners. 

Wong a left handed hitting second baseman may

platoon with Dylan Moore.  The Mariners  hope 

to pick up at least one or maybe two more bats

before spring  training. 

The Washington Huskies were the second best 

story under new head coach  Kalen DeBoer having

a record of 10-2 and going to  play Texas in the

Alamo Bowl on December 29. Along with DeBoer 

was the quarterback   Michael Penix Jr  who led

the country in passing  and announced an oncore 

coming back in 2023. At this  point  it looks his

receivers will return  too.

Pro Football  the big story was Russell Wilson  being 

traded to  the Denver Broncos. The Seahawks may not

make  the playoffs after having a good time in the 

middle  of  the season. They  will get the Broncos 

number one pick and number two  pick in 2023.

Denver's top pick right now is at 3 going into the

final two games  of the season. Will the Seahawks 

draft a quarterback in  the  first round or not. The 

Seahawks could use more help on the defense

either on the line or linebacker. If they choose not

to draft a  quarterback we could see them trading

down and adding additional  draft picks. 

The Seattle Kraken  didn't  make the playoffs in their

expansion season, however,  they could in 2023

as they are having a winning record. They are doing 

much better especially in the third period. 

Washington State Cougars had a good record in 2022

though losing in their  Bowl game.  They will be 

bringing  on a new offense  and defensive coordinators.

Should no shortly.

As the Pac-12  men's basketball season  is  starting 

this week neither the Huskies  or  Cougars look like 

they will  have success. We hope they will surprise 

us. 

Look forward to  2023 where we will explore the

highs and lows of these teams along with Gonzaga.

We hope for some excitement.  

Merry Christmas Everyone

The Seattle  Seahawks  had their 

opportunities  but failed. The

Kansas City Chiefs played a good

defense as well. 

Kansas City  24  Seattle  10

The Seahawks  didn't  get a first 

down until the middle  of  the  second 

quarter. The Seahawks had a good 

opportunity  in the first quarter  after 

the  Chiefs scored their first touchdown. 

A long kickoff  return allowing the

Seahawks  to start in  Chiefs territory 

however they were not even able to  get 

a field goal.

Geno Smith was 25 for 40 but he was not

able to  get  first down on many occasions 

both on third and fourth down.  Ken Walker 

had a good  game running over 100 yards

though the Chiefs stopped him when it 

counted.

The Seahawks  did a good job on the day

though giving up 24 points. The Seahawks 

got their lone touchdown late in the game.

Early  4th quarter they had opportunity to

score, however Geno throw an interception.

Had the Seahawks been able to  score 

the game would have been  more interesting.

Now  back to  the  drawing board. Go Hawks!

Seahawks In Kansas City

The Seahawks  play Saturday  morning Seattle  

time in Kansas City.  A must win for the 

Seahawks to make the playoffs. Let you

know not easy  and for your information 

the last time the Seahawks won in KC

was in 1999.

The Chiefs have a record of 33-19 against 

the Seahawks all-time. The Seahawks have

five wins total in KC and three were the first

three times playing them. 

The Seahawks  are expected to have Ken

Walker available  for  the game. The Seahawks 

to win they must be  able to  run the ball to

keep  the score low and allow Geno Smith 

to pass the ball. The Seahawks will be without 

Tyler Lockett  as well.  DK Metcalf and the

tight ends will need a big game too. Go Hawks!

Wooden and Smith!

Rookie cornerback Tariq Wooden , quarterback

Geno Smith along with safety

Quandre Diggs and place kicker

Jason Myers were named to

the Pro Bowl. 

I would say pretty good for

a team that likely won't make 

the playoffs. It shows how

good the Seahawks played

the first half of the season.

The Seahawks are 7-7 and

take on the Chiefs Christmas 

Eve in Kansas City. The Seahawks have to win and

the other two remaining 

games to get into the playoffs.

They could lose one game but

likely won't get in.

Diggs and Myers are both starters while Wooden and Myers are second reamers. The Seahawks have six others as alternates in case of injuries.

Wooden was drafted in the

fifth round this year out of

University of Texas San Antonio. He intercepted a

pass in four consecutive

games and was rookie of the

month in NFC for October.

Wooden is very talented 

however no one expected

him to be this good this fast.

Geno Smith taking over the

quarterback position when

Russell Wilson was traded 

to Denver has been a big surprise. In fact he has played

much better than Wilson. In

fact so much the Seahawks

likely will have the number 

three pick in the first round for the draft pick they received in

the trade. This will come along

with their own first round pick.

The Seahawks will have a high

second round pick as well. This means they should have three

pretty good players who should start for them next season. 

The Seahawks need help on 

the defense so at least two 

of the three picks should be

on defense. Go Hawks!

Washington Huskies Lose To Auburn

The men's basketball  team  at Washington 

lost to Auburn Wednesday  night  at home

84-61. 

The Huskies  once again  got off to  a slow

start though made a rally  at the end of the first

half to be down by 8 points. It was  all Auburn 

after that.

Hopefully  the Huskies  have learned something. 

After the Christmas  break they take on USC on

December  30. They follow to start 2023 against

UCLA.  Both games are at home so that might

be some help. The following week they play

Arizona  and  Arizona State on the road. 

It will be important not to get off to a slow start

in any  of the games or go on a good run to

keep  it close.

The Huskies  right now have 9-4 record with 18

games in the Pac-12 schedule. It will be important 

they get at least  9 wins for Coach Hopkins to keep 

his job. Though he  has two more years remaining 

on his contract another season  not making a

tournament  besides the Pac-12  could mean

the Huskies may let Hopkins  go. 

The Washington State Cougars take on George Washington 

Thursday night at home. The Cougars have a 4-6 record  

heading into the game before starting their Pac-12 schedule.

Won't  be  easy  with some injuries to their squad. We wish

them the best to.

Caleb Presley

The Washington Huskies beat

the Oregon Ducks once again.

Cornerback Caleb Presley 

originally, from Rainer's Beach, 

was going to sign Wednesday

with the Oregon Ducks decided

to stay home. This gives the

Huskies four cornerbacks in

this coming class. If the Dawgs

get at least two the four to be

in the class of Gordon and McDuffie than the other teams

passing game will be shut down. One of these guys 

could play the rover position

too. Important in.today's 

game. 

Keeping Presley home can

be a big deal for years ahead

with other Washington players

staying home and being a 

Husky. 

The Huskies also brought in

a transfer from Arizona State

to.play running back. We will get back to that in a day or

two.  I hope though Richard

Newton can stay healthy

and have another good season.

College Football Early Signing Day

Today is letter intent day for early 

signing in college  football for incoming 

season.

The Washington  Huskies  have signed 

four players  who are four-star prospects 

and 13 three star prospects.  The WSU  

Cougars with 20 three star recruits.

In the end it doesn't  matter whether four

or three star re recruits  it depends how 

the teams do during the season.

The Huskies  had a ten win season this 

year after a terrible  season last year

and bringing  in  a  new coach in Kalen 

DeBoer. They are  going to have Michael 

Penix Jr back next year and play in the

Alamo Bowl.

The Cougars have Jack Dickert for a full

season. They had a 7-6 season.  Though

they lost  bowl game  they have played 

in seven straight. They have to  hire both 

offensive and defensive  coordinators 

that is a good sign to.  Look to success

for both teams  next year. 

The Seattle Kraken

The Seattle  Kraken  beat Winnipeg 

Jets at home Monday  night 3-2.

The Jets are a good team so a great

victory. 

The Kraken  scored two goals in the

third period  to win. Certainly  a lot

better than the expansion  team last

year who did awful in the third period.

The Kraken take on the St. Louis Blues 

at home Tuesday  night followed by

playing the Canucks  Thursday night

in Vancouver  before a Christmas  break.

The Kraken  are now 17-10-3. 

Wednesday  in college football is  the early 

signing of incoming freshmen  and transfers.

The  Washington Huskies  have  19 commitments 

so we will  see  how  many sign early. 

The Washington State Cougars have had a lot

of players go through the transfer portal  so we 

have to see how they do in getting players to

come to Pullman.  We wish them the best.

Mariners Monday Any New Deal?

I would be surprised the Mariners make
a deal this week, however, could surprise
us.

I know a lot of fans think the Mariners are

cheap  for not signing any free agents. The

truth is  free agents are being signed for 

long contracts. I  wouldn't  have signed 

Correa for 13 years. Maybe 10 years at 

the most. Let's  see  what  happens.

Today  going to look at Mariners  prospects

13, 14, and 15. There is a possibility  they 

could trade one of these guys as well.  I 

would certainly  throw in a prospect  between 

21 and 30. Unless they are a pitcher these

prospects likely  won't  make it in the majors..

#13 Alberto Rodriguez  an outfielder who

bats and throws left handed. The Mariners 

picked up Alberto  from Toronto in the trade

for TiJuan Walker in 2020. In 2022 Alberto 

batted .261 at Everett with 10 home runs.

See if he moves up to double-A  Arkansas 

in 2023. Alberto is  22 years old so  still has 

some time to flourish.

#14 Bryan Woo right handed pitcher drafted

in the sixth round in 2021 out of Cal Poly. He

had Tommy John  surgery  but the Mariners 

thought well of drafting him. He spent 2022

at Everett. Could see him move up to double-A 

in 2023. The talent of pitching the Mariners 

have we could see him traded as a prospect.

He pitched seven games at Everett with an

era of 4.78, however,  struck out 46 batters in

32 innings.  Though he was a starter we could

see him in the bullpen at some point. He started 

last season in the lower minors so could begin

2023 at Everett  before moving up to Arkansas. 

# 15 Perlander Berroa the Mariners  acquired 

during the season in a minor league deal with

the San Francisco Giants.  He started  his time

at Everett  where he pitched well starting 13

games before being promoted  to  Arkansas.

Berroa could be a surprise pick up for the Mariners.

Most likely  since he is 22 years old begin 2023

in Arkansas. Mariners have moved starters to the

bullpen  and he can rush it up to 98 mph we could 

see him in Seattle  sometime  in 2023.

We will look at prospects 16, 17, and 18 one of

the next times. Go M's. 

Husky Men Win

The Huskies men's  basketball  had their

best game of the season  beating Idaho 

State 90-55.

Washington  was playing a lesser team 

however came out to play from the 

beginning.  Hopefully  a good sign since

their schedule  gets tougher.  Their next

game is against #19 Auburn this coming

Wednesday. Interesting  sameday as the

early  signings for incoming freshmen  in 

football along with junior college players. 

May even sign some from the transfer

portal.  The Huskies  are expected to sign

around 19 freshmen. Whether they do early 

or not.

The Huskies  will have a Christmas  break  

before facing USC with  Pac-12 to go on further.

Against  Idaho State  Keion Brooks Jr  had  

only 8 points after 30 points against Cal Poly.

He did lead the Huskies  in rebounds with 10.

With Braxton Meah in the middle clears way 

for Brooks  to  take down rebounds. Meah

only played 19 minute's however they were

able to get  him the ball for 12 points.

The Huskies  had a 41-22 lead at half time 

that extended out to 30 points that the starters

didn't  play the last ten minutes  of the game.

Washington  was able to  give their bench

some valuable minutes.  In fact a couple players

had their first college  points.  They used 13

players  in all. During  the  Baylor game and

further on they should be going with 8 or 9

players  most of the way. Guard Noah Williams 

who has missed most of the season should

be back against USC  or shortly after. Go Dawgs!

Gonzaga Wins in Bb Cougars lose in football

Gonzaga upset Alabama Saturday 100-90.

Looking at rebounds and free throws by

Alabama  you would think they would have 

won the game.

Obviously  Gonzaga didn't waste  opportunities 

since they took ten more shots than Alabama 

and making nine more. Both shot over 50 per cent

though the  Bulldogs  greater. 3 pt shots weren't 

much different  with Gonzaga making one more shot.

Drew Timme  continues  to play great ball lately

for Gonzaga. Drew had 29 points along with 10

rebounds. In all the  Bulldogs  had six players 

score in double figures. 

Alabama were led by Brandon  Miller with 36 but

had only  one other player in double  figures. The

reason Gonzaga won. 

In the Jimmy Kimmel  Bowl Fresno State beat up

the WSU  Cougars  badly 29-6. Fresno  State had

501 total yards while Cougars had 181 yards. They

were  outdominated on running and passing.

The Cougars  were outmatched a lot to do with

players who decided  to  go through  the transfer 

portal.  My opinion the transfer portal should open

after the bowl season is over not the regular season. 

If the players figure they will  transfer and want to

set out the bowl games fine but not fair to  the players 

who are staying  and had a fine season.  This might not

affected a lot of teams  but certainly  did the Cougars.

I  am  sure with how the Pac-12  will  be in the future

and effect teams like the Cougars and Oregon State

could be a  reason some of the players left. Still 

don't  know  whether Washington Huskies  and or Oregon 

will be part of the conference after USC and UCLA leave

for Big 10. UCLA  will be a big deal in basketball well as

football.  USC  doesn't  have  the same tradition in basketball 

as they do in football.  

WSU vs Fresno State

The  Cougars will be taking  on Fresno

State in the Jimmy Kimmel Bowl Saturday 

afternoon  on ABC.  

This should be a game of two teams

passing the ball. Expect both teams

to establish  the run before throwing 

all over the place.

Fresno State  quarterback  should be

Jake  Haener in his last game college 

game. Cameron Ward will go for the

Cougars. Should be exciting to watch. 

College men's basketball the Cougars

play at Baylor  on  Sunday. Won't be easy 

for Washington State to win the game.

The Washington Huskies  play Idaho State

Saturday night.

Gonzaga takes on Alabama  on Saturday  morning 

at home.  Should be exciting game to watch.

Seahawks Suffer Loss

The Seahawks  really needed to 

win to keep  their hopes alive to 

make the playoffs instead  lost

to the SF 49ers 21-13.

Most if the game the Seahawk  

offense was awful. They kicked

a field goal in the second one and

third quarters then finally scored

a touchdown with just over 3 minutes

left in the game. 

The  49ers  were able to run a long 

one to help run out the clock. Had 

the defense been able to  stop  the

49ers they may have had a shot.

The Seahawks  are now 7-7 with

three games remaining. The chances 

are not great they really have to  win

all three games to have a chance.

The next  game is against the Chiefs

in Kansas City. If you know  history 

against  the  Chiefs the Seahawks 

haven't  done well against them

on their home field.

The Seahawks  have  Denver's number one

pick which will  be  high and at this point

they should choose high for their own pick.

We will  see what they do with their two

high draft picks.

Thursday Night Football

Remind you the Seahawks  take on 

the SF 49ers Thursday  night.

It looks like Ken Walker III is expected

to play. Do hope this will improve the

running game. The 49ers do have a

good defense so we have to see.

Not sure who the 49ers will have at

quarterback. Purdy isn't  expected to

play. This could be a close game. The

Seahawks  though have to stop the

run and the 49ers will run. Not doing 

so could be a long game.

The Mariners are reported  to have

two trades in hand for outfielders.

We see and update if either  or both

go through. In both trades we will 

see prospects moving on from Seattle. 

Washington Huskies Win Tuesday

The Washington  Huskies  men's  basketball  

team beat Cal Poly Tuesday night at home

74-68. This was after losing to Gonzaga 

last Friday. They now have a record of 8-3.

This is like most of the Huskies wins

where they had to come from behind.

They were down by 11 at halftime  and 

down as much as 15 points.

The Huskies can do this again teams 

they are expected to beat, however,

teams like Gonzaga and in the Pac-12 

it is hard to  do so.

A major reason  is they don't have a

lot of scoring. Tuesday they were able

to since their top player  Keion Brooks 

Jr had a career high 30 points in the

game. Cole Bajema 13 points and center

Braxton Meah  had 11.

The Huskies lost Langston Wilson in the

first half to injury. Not sure how long he

will be out. Also, starter PJ Fuller  went

out in the second half. Also, Jamal Bey 

was limited  to  minutes as well. Brooks,

Bajema and Meah played over 30 minutes.

The Huskies next game will be on Saturday 

at home against Idaho State.

The Washington State Cougars next action is 

on Sunday after losing last again UNLV against

Baylor.

Gonzaga  beat Northern Illinois  on Monday 

88-67. They had another  great game from 

Drew Timme who had 26 points. He certainly 

on a roll. The Bulldogs play 5th ranked Alabama 

this Saturday.  Timme will have  to  play another 

great game for Gonzaga to win.

RIP Mike Leach

If you hadn't  heard  former Washington 

State  ougar and Mississippi State 

head coach Mike Leach passed away 

Monday after complications coming

from a heart attack.  He was only 61.

Mike Leach  was loved by his family 

and those who were Cougar fans

well as Mississippi  State. He was

one you loved or not care  much for.

One thing he spoke what he believed

in. 

One thing lives on is his air raid offense.

Also, his wife Sharon,  four children and

the grand children to. Rest in peace and

hope to see you on the other side. 

Mariners Monday

Not much happened  for the Mariners 

during the winter  meetings  besides

picking up players in the Rule 5 draft.

Now this being a new week maybe we

will see a move happen. It would be nice

before the  holidays and the New Year.

Right now it looks like Dylan Moore will

get a lot of playing time. I am  not against 

it for his defense but would like a better bat.

Yes another infielder and outfielder  would

be nice. Also, I  like for the Mariners to pick

up another catcher  who could dh and play

first base as well.  Not sure there is any out

there but a good wish. I  am  sure we will 

see Cal Raleigh  dh on occasion. I  wouldn't 

mind three catchers on the roster as long as 

one can hit besides Raleigh which I know is

hard to ask for. Not many catchers can hit.

The Seattle  Kraken ended  their little losing

streak beating Florida Panthers 5-2 on Sunday.

They scored three goals in the third period. A

lot better than last season.  They take on the

Lightning in Tampa Bay  on Tuesday.  Go Kraken!

Seahawks Upset

The Seattle were upset

more ways than one.

The Carolina Panthers 

beat them 30-24. 

The game wasn't that close as Geno Smith threw a touchdown

with little time left in the game.

Seahawks tried an onside kick

which Panthers were able recover to nail the victory. 

The Panthers basically won the game because they could run 

the ball and the Seahawks didn't.  The Seahawks were without rookie Ken Walker III and Dee Jay Dallas. Travis Homer did most of the carrying

the ball while Tony Jones had 

one opportunity. Unfortunately 

Homer had 26 yards. Gino Smith  carried for 20 yards.

Gino Smith threw for 264 with

three touchdowns and two

interceptions. For the Seahawks to win any of the

remaining games they must

be able to run some of the

time. They can't rely on Gino.

They have to stop the opposition to.

Oh by the way this was the Panthers first win on the

road in thirteen months. 

The first half of the season

the Seahawks looked like

they would make the playoffs. 

Injuries to the backfield hard

to see it go that way now.

The Denver Broncos lost to Kansas City Chiefs as expected though closer to. Now the Seahawks have the second 

overall pick from the Broncos. 

We will see where the Seahawks will go in next week. The Seahawks actually play

the SF 79 Thursday night. Now

it looks like the Seahawks

have to win to make playoofs

Cougars Lose In Vegas

It isn't  easy  to win  on  the  road especially 

against  a good  team. The Cougars have

injuries  as well.,The starters all played

over 30 minutes.

Final Score. UNLV 74  WSU  70

What kept the Cougars in the game

was fine three point shooting over 50 per

cent and making six more than  the opponent.

The Cougars  also outrebounded UNLV

30 to 22 as well.  Though the Cougars 

didn't  win they do have  hope despite 

the loss and injuries. UNLV has started 

the season 10-0. 

The Cougars  play next Sunday so have

a rest and practice  time before playing 

Baylor. This will give them another high

test before the Pac-12 season begins.

Go Cougs!

Gonzaga and the Seahawks

What most fans for both teams

Gonzaga beat the Washington 

Huskies 77-60 Friday night in

Spokane. 

It was the first time  in three 

years the two teams had met 

because  of covid-19.

The game as close early with

tough defense on both sides.

The Bulldogs  pulled away in

the late first half leading by

ten and never looked back.

It was a good test for both

teams. The  Huskies lack

a steady  offense so Gonzaga 

was able to go on a run.

Drew Timme  who grew up 

in Spokane  had a great game

against their in state rival

leading the Bulldogs with 

22 points. It was his defense

that was a big surprise. He

made some great moves early 

on for Gonzaga  to pull away.

The Seattle Seahawks  are 3.5

favorites over Carolina Panthers 

at home on Sunday. 

Not a great indorsement since the

Panthers are having a horrible 

season.

The Seahawks  look like they will

be missing  both Ken Walker III

and Dee Jay Dallas for the game.

It looks like Tony Jones Jr will start 

the game at running back. Jones

has spent most of the season on

the practice squad  after being picked

up early  on in the season on waivers

from New Orleans. 

Travis  Homer is expected  to return

so he and Jones will share the load

at running  back. Depending on their

success or lack of we could see Geno

Smith throwing the ball a lot. We hope 

that doesn't  happen. We know Geno

can throw but we want to see a balance 

attack at the same time.  Go Hawks!

Look at Local College Basketball This Weekend

The Washington  Huskies  and Gonzaga meet

on Friday  night.  Washington  tries to keep on

their winning ways after beating  Colorado last

Sunday. Gonzaga looks to get back to winning

after a few recent losses. Despite the losses

Gonzaga should be favored to win. For one

they are a better team. 

The Huskies  lost onenof their two centers for 

the season. They look for one of their other 

posts players Langston Wilson or Jackson 

Grant  to step up. The Huskies  have used 

four guards  as well  in the game at the same

time to.  Though they will do so I am sure

coach Hopkins  would like play out of the

post players. 

Next week the Huskies  have two games

against teams they should beat than play

Baylor on December  21st before taking 

Christmas  break.  After the  break the

Huskies  begin their Pac-12 schedule 

against USC on December 30. 

Gonzaga on the other hand next week 

have two games followed by two the

following.  They do take a short break 

for Christmas.  They begin their league

play on December  31st against Pepperdine.

The Washington  State  Cougars  beat

Northern Kentucky  on  Wednesday. They

play UNLV on Saturday. They don't play 

again until  December  18 against Baylor

followed by George Washington on the

22nd. They have another  break and begin

their Pac-12  schedule  against UCLA on

December  30.

Besides the bowl games the Huskies and 

Cougars are playing  in  signing of incoming

freshmen  begins on December 15. Also the

transfer portal  has begun as well. We will 

see who  both lose and gain. 

Another Shortstop Off

Wednesday evening news broke former Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts

signed 11 year $280 million

deal with the San Diego.

Say again more money than

the Mariners would be willing

to sign him. Bogaerts is 30

years old so I doubt he will

play until 41 years old.

Had the Mariners signed

Bogaerts he most likely 

would have played the outfield

with an occasion at shortstop

along with second and third 

base. Also, once in a while

at dh. 

The thing is never know whether he will get hurt during

those 11 years. Of course, put

out an insurance policy.

The Mariners still can use an

outfielder so where will they

go? They still have Chris Flexen

and Marco Gonzales to trade 

with adding some prospects

to. See what may happen

Thursday. 

Mitch Haniger Moving On

Tuesday Mitch Haniger signed

a three year around $42.5 

million with the San Francisco

Giants. Now he will be a teammate of Aaron Judge who looks to have signed a large contract with Giants as well. 

I am not sure of the Giants

outfield but I expect Haniger

and Judge will dh some as 

well as playing the outfield.

It will be interesting to see where they bat in the lineup.

Now who will the Mariners 

sign for the outfield. 

Mariners Tuesday

Have you heard Trea Turner

signed a 11 year contract

for $300 million with the

Philadelphia Phillies. Whether

out of the Mariners way or

not but he isn't worth it. At

least Julio will be in his prime

when his contract ends.

Do you want the Mariners sign

one of the other free agent 

shorstops? The Mariners would

have to trade JP Crawford if 

it happens unless the free agent plays all over the place.

Ryan Davish of the Seattle 

Times believes the Mariners 

need to get a corner infielder

to backup both Eugenio Suarez

and Ty France. Not sure Evan

White will be healthy or Ty 

France stays healthy. Sign

one of the remaining shortstops would take care 

ofc it. 

The Mariners need another

outfielder. Will we see Mitch

Haniger return or pickup Bryan 

Reynolds from the Pittsburgh

Pirates who Dipoto has tried

for several years or one of

the other free agents. Go M's

a guy like 

Husky Center Out For Season

Franck Kepnang who was coming off

the bench for the Huskies and was 

injured against Oregon  State  will be 

out the rest of the season. 

Tough situation  Kepnang  who

transfered to Washington  from Oregon

was having a good season.  Though

he was coming off the bench he was

playing more minutes  then starter

Braxton Meah a transfer from Fresno

State. They were a good combo.

Since Kepnang was injured  Meah 

continued to  start against  Colorado 

however the Huskies  often  gone with

four guards. When doing so Keion 

Brooks Jr has played the post much 

of the time.

After Kepnang  was injured Langston 

Wilson  played some up front as well

against Oregon State. In the last game

Jackson Grant saw ten minutes against

Colorado. 

Depending  on  the  opponenent we could

see more of both Wilson and Grant down

in the post when Meah isn't  playing. Noah

Williams is expected  back soon so this

will give the Huskies more experience in

guard position. The Huskies have been 

playing both freshmen Keyon Menifield 

and Koren Johnson. Early on Keyon was

playing well but now Koren has been playing 

more lately.  

Cole Bajema  though listed as a guard is the

tallest of the guards so he is like playing more

the small  forward spot. He has been playing 

well right now  he is the second best player 

on the Huskies to Brooks.  Hopefully things

won't drop off with losing Kepnang. Go Dawgs!

Penix will Return to UW

Sunday night the Huskies had their football 

awards dinner. At the end quarterback Michael 

Penix Jr announced he will return instead of

going to  the NFL  early.  That is great news

for the school. 

The next question  what is the future for

Sam Huard  and Dylan  Morris  at Washington.

Will they both go through the transfer portal?

It certainly  would make sense for Morris 

while Huard could go either way.

If both players  go then they will  need another

quarterback  to fill the spot of backup in case

Penix  gets hurt. 

The Huskies do have two players  going through

the transfer  portal.  One is Cameron Williams who

started  as a safety  when he was a safety. His

playing time  got thinner as time went by. With

DeBoer  became  less and after game four this

year he didn't play at all so he could have another 

year of eligibility. We wish him the best.

Seahawks and Huskies Men's close wins and more

The Seahawks and Huskies 

win close games while 

Cougars lose close. Gonzaga 

lost to Baylor

The Seahawks beat Rams 27-23 despite LA having players 

missing. The Seahawks did

have some players sick with

flu this week though.

Seahawks had three touchdowns and two field

goals while the Rams had two 

touchdowns and three field goals.

The Seahawks had a hard time

stopping the Rams running 

game at 171 yards though

Geno Smith threw for 363 yards, the three touchdowns

and one interceptions. There

were times the Seahawks

offense was out of sync.

The Seahawks lost Ken Walker

as well. Walker did well before

injured. Dee Jay Dallas took

over running for ten carries

and 37 yards. There is a good

chance the Seahawks will

miss Walker next week.

Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf 

each had a touchdown with

Metcalf's coming late in the

game for the difference. In fact

only 35 seconds remaining 

in the game. After a sack the

Rams had to go for it on 4th

down and linebacker Cody

Barton intercepted the pass

to seal it.

The Seahawks play the Carolina Panthers next week. The Panthers are not having a good season. The Seahawks now at 

7-5 and second place behind 

SF 49ers. 

In other football news the Huskies will be playing Texas

in the Alamo on Dec. 29. Utah

will play Penn State in Rose.

UCLA in Sun Bowl game.

USC plays Tulane in Cotton

Bowl. The WSU Cougars face

Fresno State in the Jimmy

Kimmel LA Bowl.

In college basketball the 

Huskies beat Colorado at

home 73-63. The Huskies

had a good first half for

a change even leading

which they have done a lot

so far. They take on Gonzaga 

who.lost to Baylor on Friday.

The Buffaloes came close

late in the game but couldn't

overtake the Huskies.

The Huskies were led by center

Braxton Meah and Cole Bajema

each with 16 points. Keion 

Brooks Jr had 14. The Huskies

went a lot with four guards

when Meah wasn't in the game.

Jackson Grant played ten minutes in the post too. He 

didn't score any points however had a couple rebounds. 

Washington State came up

short losing to Utah 67-65

in overtime. They did come

back being down by eight 

at half time. Mouhamed

Gueye led the Cougars with

20 points and 11 rebounds.

The Cougars are now 0-2 in

Pac12 play while the Huskies

are 1-1. The Cougars play 

Northern Kentucky on Wednesday.

Gonzaga lost to Baylor Friday

on a tight game 64-63. The 

Bulldogs last three games

have been close only beating

Xavier last Sunday by two.

They take on Kent State at

home Monday night before

facing the Huskies at home

on Friday.

This is Sunday rap up. 

Sunday Sports

The Seattle Seahawks play

the Rams today. If they lose

I would say that is it for the

playoffs. The Rams are missing all their top players.

The Seattle Kraken lost 5-1

Saturday night however they

had won seven in a row which

is a good thing.

Washington Huskies play Colorado today while the

Cougars take on Utah. Huskies start an hour before the Seahawks so can watch first

half and see how it goes. The Cougars play same time as 

Seahawks.

Will the Mariners do anything

today in trade or free agent 

signing. Need another outfielder. Additional relief

pitcher and catcher be nice

to back up Cal. 

Sign Off

Pac-12 Championship Game a Downer

Being a Washington  Huskies  fan

the Pac-12  championship game

on Friday  night in Las Vegas looked

like the Huskies would go to the Rose 

Bowl. 

In the first quarter or so the USC Trojans 

looked like they would win the game

easily  being ahead 17-3. Utah who won

last year as well  had nothing to  lay down

about.

The Utes have had great games especially 

in the second and third quarters. This game

was no exception. They tied the game at halftime 

17-17. The third quarter the Utes led 24-17.

Instead  of  roaring  back in the 4th quarter the

USC  Trojans  really fell apart with turnovers 

and the Utes taking advantage. The final score

was 47-24. 

Now the Huskies  won't  go to the Rose Bowl.

Neither should the Trojans in my opinion 

anyway.  Were they overrated or what?  I

would send the Utes if the Huskies can't go.

Now we will see where the Huskies land in

a bowl  game.  Stay  tuned!

Winker and Toro Moving On

The Seattle Mariners make trade Friday before the Winter 

Meetings trading Jesse Winker

and Abraham Toro to the

Milwaukee Brewers for second 

baseman Kolten Wong.

My opinion the Brewers should 

give the Mariners whatever they

want since they stole the Seattle Pilots after the 1969

season. Wong will be an upgrade at 2nd base. Winker

had a poor season in 2022 

and so did Toro though he had

some good hits with homers.

I hope Toro is able to find his

talent in Milwaukee. The Mariners though came out 

good acquiring Eugenio Suarez

though he wasn't the major

player in the trade.

We hope Suarez will do well

until someone in the minors

comes up or the Mariners able

to sign or trade for another

3rd baseman.

Though the Mariners may fill

the outfield or not who will be 

the major dh in the upcoming

season. The Mariners don't

have Winker or Carlos Santana

or Kyle Lewis any longer.

If you look at the roster right

now Cooper Hummel could dh along with being a backup outfielder and catcher. They still have Tom Murphy but he

is still on the injured list. We

could see the Mariners pick

up another catcher in the

next few weeks.

There is more but talk later 

about it.

Andy McKay has been promoted to assistant general

manager. The work he has 

done with the minor league

players is amazing. 

On Thursday the Mariners

hired his replacement as head

of player development in Justin

Tools who was Cleveland's

hitting analyst. 

The question still is Mitch Haniger returns or they go

after another outfielder. I

would not stand just for

Jarred Kelenic. The Mariners

can use extra guys at dh. 

We still don't know Kelenic

or Taylor Trammel future looks

like though they have the talent 

still. 

Huskies and Cougars Men Both Lose

The opening games for the Huskies 

and Cougars were not good Thursday 

Night. 

For the Huskies  it was more injuries 

then the game. Both centers were lost

so down to eight scholarship  players.

Meah didn't  play in the game at all

while Franck Kepnang was hurt during 

the game. Not sure how long he will

be out while  Meah is day to day.

The Huskies  lost 66-65 to Oregon State. 

Keion Brooks Jrmissed a shot at the  buzzer. 

The Huskies had to come back from an 18 

point deficit.Like often they get off to a 

terrible start.

When Kepnang left the  game they went

with four guards and Brooks  in the post.

Freshmen  Johnson and Menifield along

with PJ Fuller and Jamal Bay. We may see 

more of them together  since brought them

back to have a chance.

The Cougars on the other hand lost to the

Oregon Ducks 74-60. The game was tied

32-32 at halftime. Ducks then took control.

Both the Huskies and  Cougars show it could

be a long season this year in pac-12.

News came out that the Huskies may go

independent on Thursday.  Not sure just

football or not. Heard to the Oregon Ducks 

may do the same. The Huskies may sign

a TV contract with NBC and or Prime Video.

Stay tuned!

Pac-12 Basketball Begins

Though the Pac-12 games 

really begin in January they

have early games now starting.

The Huskies take on the Oregon State Beavers Thursday

night in Corvallis. They follow 

with Colorado on Sunday.

Though they have only one loss in November the Huskies have

played sluggish at times. Keion

Roberts Jr is the leading scorer

and go to guy. How he does

against Pac-12 schools will

say whether the Huskies have

success or not.

Washington State Cougars lost

a couple games early however

doing better now. They take on

Oregon on Thursday night. They follow with Utah. 

The Cougars have two transfers Jane Mullins from

St. Mary's and Justin Powell

from Tennessee. How these

two can play in the Pac-12

will tell a lot about the Cougars

success. They both will need

to àverage in double figures

for the Cougars to have success.

Let you know how both teams

come out in their first game.

Friday night USC and Utah

playing the championship

game. USC wins the Huskies

will play in the Rose Bowl.

Though you might not like

it Cougar fans but I would be

rooting for the Trojans to.

The Huskies play in the Rose

Bowl the Cougars will play

in a better bowl game themselves. You don't want

the Cougars to play in the

toilet bowl do you. Lol