Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Washington linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio joins Softy to discuss if he’ll spend six years at UW and being on track to graduate in 2022, if he feels safe practicing right now during the pandemic, the shortened 2020 season and early ending, seeing the Oregon Ducks go to the Pac-12 championship, UW defense potential for season ahead. Washington COO Jason Butikofer joins Softy to discuss the 2020 shortened season without fans, if they are planning on a full stadium in the Fall, single game tickets and box office opening plans, vision for fans tailgating in the Fall, welcoming fans at Husky Stadium for some spring practices, continuing to work on rescheduling the Michigan game, student athlete testing protocols and vaccine plans. Kraken broadcaster Everett Fitzhugh joins Softy to discuss Ron Francis' comments yesterday on coach hiring timeline, free agency situation for the Kraken, terrible Covid situation in Ontario and the impact on those communities. Timberwolves current owner Glen Taylor comments on new owners not relocating team to Seattle and NBA agreement, plus NBA financial advantages to expand rather than relocate a team.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen discuss the Seahawks and NFL player decisions to not attend in-person off-season workouts, hear from wide receiver Tyler Lockett on that subject and more, then debate if Julian Edelman is a Hall of Fame player or not.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen discuss the reported interest in Giovani Bernard by the Seattle Seahawks and what it means for the running back room, chat with Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury news about Pac-12 sports, then react to some texts.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen break down the skills of the Washington Huskies receivers, if the secondary is going to make a legacy like classes before them, and the defensive line stepping up, then Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins the show.

Huskies spring practice so far, the receiver group right now, Jimmy Lake coaching zone defense. Field Yates of ESPN.com joins Softy and Hugh to discuss Julian Edelman retiring and his Hall of Fame candidacy, Deshaun Watson’s future with the Texans and in the NFL, the top five quarterbacks in the draft, which one he doesn’t like and which he loves, Russell Wilson’s future forcing the Seahawks to trade a quarterback in this draft? And thoughts on the ridiculous mock Wilson trades by fans. Chances Seattle actually takes a QB in the draft, Shane Waldron work ahead with Wilson.

UW offensive lineman Jaxson Kirkland joins Softy and Hugh to discuss finally having spring ball after 2 years, differences from Chris Petersen to Jimmy Lake last season, differences in John Donovan from Bush Hamdan, development at the left tackle spot and getting used to it, being a vet on the line, the decision to come back in 2021. Rather have NBA expansion at a later time or get a relocated team right now, quarterback battle at Huskies spring practice and ranking the hierarchy right now, Morris vs. O’Brien strengths. And textamonials.

Huskies wide receiver group with transfers in and out, has Dylan Morris improved from 2020. Christian Caple of The Athletic joins Softy and Hugh to discuss what he’s seen from the first four practices during spring ball, why the new receivers Polk and Jackson transferred to UW, the players who are returning instead of going to the NFL, the quarterback battle and a Freshman in Huard trying to take down an experienced Morris, the running back room- if there’s one dominant guy, o-line pass protection. How bad was the weekend’s Masters tournament? Hideki’s smaller celebration at the end. The top 2020 NFL draft quarterbacks- Who is Hugh high on and who is going to be a bust.

Cam Cleeland in again for Dick Fain today with Softy as they discuss the UW quarterback situation, who the favorite is right now, who it should be, and spring ball stories. Story about Cam and Lincoln Kennedy with Softy in Atlanta in 2016 making people think Cam was Steve Emtman… Replay Carlos Dunlap’s comments yesterday about Russell Wilson and getting assurances that he will be in Seattle long-term, how important is $$$ to NFL players. The transfer portal being an evolution of college sports/football and how it relates to the future of the NCAA, what needs to change from the current system, needing a playoff tournament.

What’s Brewing - An overview of all the sporting events coming up on TV this weekend, Cam’s vision about how to change/abolish the NCAA and create an actual football tournament. An edition of Fun With Audio and textamonials.

Marc Ross of the NFL Network joins Softy and Cam Cleeland to discuss what will Seattle do with many needs and only three picks, how he ranks the top four quarterbacks, if Mac Jones is a smokescreen or a fire and why there’s so much talk about him, is Kyle Pitts the best non-QB player in the draft, if Penei Sewell is the best tackle in the draft. Hugh Millen joins Softy and Cam Cleeland to debate Cam on the topic of paying Jamal Adams as a top five safety and his impact on the Seahawks defense, Huskies spring practice, where Dawgs currently sit at QB. Evaluating Sam Huard, getting the #1 pro style quarterback in the nation to stay home. Huskies broadcaster Tony Castricone on Huskies football spring practice starting up, Latu’s neck injury, the quarterback battle entering spring, position groups to watch, more receiver transfers in and out.