Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Softy and Dick discuss Kirk Schlutz's comments on the conference kicking out commissioner Larry Scott. Bruce Feldman of FOX Sports joins Softy and Dick to discuss Larry Scott and the Pac-12 splitting up, who could replace him, did Scott really care about making the conference great, the Presidents’ care about sports vs. academics, how big of a loss Pete Kwiatkowksi is to UW, can Texas take the next step with Pete and Sark.

The Seahawks are interested in speaking with Raiders RB coach Kirby Wilson for their OC job. Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk on how attractive is the Seahawks OC job actually, how the Wilson-Carroll relationship marriage could blow up, Doug Pederson’s status and who are the top names for Seatte’s OC job, Jamal Adams holdout coming up? Baltimore changes coming to help Lamar? Deshaun Watson situation and future, his conference championship picks for the weekend. Former UW defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski on why he left UW for Texas, best UW memories, joining Steve Sarkisian and Sark’s journey, Texas’ potential to recruit and win in Big-12, the Pac-12 losing local recruits.

Reacting to our conversation with Pete Kwiatkowski about leaving for Texas. Petros Papadakis joins Softy to discuss Pete Kwiatkowski leaving for Texas, his work at UW and mark on the program, where it leaves the Huskies and Jimmy Lake, Petros’ continued obsession with knives, Justin Herbert. Kevin Harlan of Westwood One on memories of 2014 NFC Championship Game comeback, touchback rule after use in Browns-Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes playing or not on Sunday, can KC win with Chad Henne, Packers-Bucs in NFC, if Seattle is wasting Russell Wilson’s prime, predictions for both games.

How much time will Jerry Dipoto get to turn the Mariners around before the team changes direction? Rhea Hughes of WIP in Philadelphia on the Eagles season and Carson Wentz’s downfall, Doug Pederson’s blame for the season, if Pederson would fit with the Seahawks, the Eagles’ offensive philosophy recently.

Softy and Dick look back on Richard Sherman outburst after the NFC Championship game with Erin Andrews and if it is viewed any differently today. Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News on how big of a loss is UW’s DC heading to Texas, how it affects Jimmy Lake, wanting Pac-12 coordinators to stay in the conference with larger money, Pac-12 passion and football culture, Mike Hopkins’ job security at UW and his buyout, if school makes that move. And textamonials.

Softy and Dick discuss what the impact on the Huskies will be with defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski leaving for Texas. Walter Jones on if the touchback rule good or should the NFL get rid of it? Antonio Brown fitting in with Tampa Bay because of the respect for Tom Brady, Seahawks issues talent based or scheme based, where to go at offensive coordinator in Seattle, how to upgrade on the offensive live in the off-season. Corey Brock of The Athletic on baseball plans for the 2021 season, level of excitement for the 2021 season, when the kids like Jarred Kelenic will join the big league side, comparing prospects over the years to what the M’s have now, Jerry Dipoto comments today about not rushing and playing the long game.

Softy and Dick give their thoughts on this past weekend's slate of NFL playoff games as the championship weekend is now set. Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network on Seahawks offensive coordinator situation, who they’ve spoken with and who is realistic, break-downs of Lynn, Pederson and Canales, why Gase could still coach in the NFL after the Jets disaster, Josh Gordon’s situation, where Deshaun Watson is playing in 2021.

If the salary cap goes down next year is it reasonable to ask Russell Wilson to take a pay cut? Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports on Seahawks not making a deep run since 2014, their issues in either talent or coaching scheme, coordinator candidates that fit the Seahawks best, does the running philosophy that Carroll wants work in 2021, if Seattle is actually an attractive job, how he feels about the conference title games this week, where Deshaun Watson will end up in September. And textamonials.

It's the six year anniversary of the 2014 NFC Championship game victory over the Green Bay Packers and Softy and Dick reflects on the win. Former Seahawks RB Robert Turbin joins Softy and Dick to remember the 2014 NFC Championship comeback, the loss to LA in the Wild Card round, what style of offense should the new OC be, Pete Carroll’s ability to adapt, if Pep Hamilton could fit with the Seahawks, thoughts on conference championships this week.

Former Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn appears to be a candidate for the Seahawks offensive coordinator job. Does he seem like a fit and how excited would that make you? Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News on how and why UW basketball fallen so far in one year, Mike Hopkins’ buy-out and when UW could fire him, Oregon football players turning pro and shaping the 2021 Pac-12 football outlook, his UW projection for the 2021 football season. Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports gives his best bets of the week in the NFL this weekend after going 5-0 last week.