Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Jon Wilner released his pre-season poll and as one might expect, it's ruffled a few feathers. He has Utah ranked 6th, presumably winning the Pac-12. Washington was ranked number 19, 4th in the Pac-12. Hugh Millen just spent 53 minutes breaking down what happened in the first half of the Rose Bowl. He discusses the analysis, plus the latest on Jacob Eason, and should the Metcalf hype train slow down a bit? Cody Barton was on with the midday show earlier today. Is he coming for someone's job as a starter? Dick Baird has spent a ton of time checking out the Dawgs' practices. He talks about what's improving, and what still needs work.

Softy is Freezin' for a Reason to raise money for Protect Our West at Jackson's in Lynnwood in conjunction with our sponsor Coors Light joined by Terry Hollimon. We spend much of the first hour recapping last night's Hawks preseason game. There's a lot to like about this team, and one of the bright spots is Marquise Blair, putting the boom back in the Legion of Boom. Metcalf looked alright. Will this be the year that it all comes together for Shaquill Griffin? Antonio Brown is refusing to wear his new Raiders helmet citing having difficulties seeing. He says if they don't let him wear his old helmet, he may never play again.

Softy steps aside as Terry Hollimon, Eric Battle, Lawyer Milloy, and Leon Neal all step into the cooler at Jackson's in Lynnwood to talk some Husky football. Hawkblogger's Brian Nemhauser joins the show to share his takeaways in last night's game. It's an Ask Terry edition of Textimonials at 49451.

Doug Baldwin spoke on First Take, really the first time since retirement. On just how good Russ is as a QB, Baldwin sad he's great now but has untapped potential, and in a few years could be ranked even higher. All of the best sound bytes from around the world of Sports on Fun with Audio every Tuesday and Friday at 5:20. It's Softy's birthday this weekend, plus the story of Softy quitting football. We announce the winners of the Yeti cooler, the M's tickets, and the Apple Cup tickets with all money going to support Protect Our West.

We've made it! Seahawks preseason football begins tonight. We're here at Jimmy's on First joined by Hugh Millen. The defense on this 2019 Hawks team is a bit of a question mark, but Pete Carroll always seems to find a way to get the most out of the defensive side of the ball. We've been living in the Era of Defense here in Seattle with the Hawks and Huskies. It looks as thought it will continue for UW, will it continue for the Hawks? Kelly Bryant didn't get a ring even though he played four games for Clemson. Should he get one? Hugh says the running back room is greatly improved for the Hawks this year.

We continue to go in-depth with Hugh Millen looking at the running backs on this Hawk team. The offensive line is a bright spot on this team. How many times in recent years have we been able to say that? They might actually be better than the D-line. Gregg Bell from The News Tribune talks Seahawks news.

It's almost time for kickoff in the preseason game between the Seahawks and Broncos. Our last hour from Jimmy's is jam-packed with guests giving you all of the news and insight before the game that you could possibly need. Starting off with the insider for the Bronco's at Denver's KOA, Brandon Krisztal, with first impressions of Drew Lock and more. Mike Holmgren makes his triumphant return to the show discussing Russ' absense tonight, plus expectations of D. K. Metcalf, and the search for a pass rush. Softy checks in with tight end Nick Vannett. Former Hawk and midday show co-host Cliff Avril shares his final thoughts before the game gets underway.

For the first time in a home game since January 1, 2012, Russell Wilson will not start for the Seahawks tomorrow night. It may be because of the banged up offensive line, but whatever it is, it feels like a completely different team, even for a preseason game. We get Hugh's thoughts on an 18-game NFL season. There's a point where we reach over-saturation, but would two more games get us there? Hugh weighs in on the transfer portal, and player compensation for college athletes. Is a free education enough?

While coaches receive Hugh paychecks, players do not. While coaches are free to leave the program to go wherever they choose, players are not. Is this justifiable? Hugh and Softy discuss. Petros Papadakis weighs in on quarterback controversies at USC and Washington,plus thoughts on the Yankoff story, and more. Textimonials react to he first two hours of the show.

Hugh and Softy continue the conversation on transfers and player compensation. Dan Logan, voice of the Broncos talks about what to expect from tomorrow's game. Hugh tells us what to look for tomorrow form both the offense and defense.