Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

As we do every Tuesday night at 5, we talk to the coach of the Sounders, Brian Schmetzer about the victory over Toronto and what we've learned, we find out if Ruidiaz is playing this week, and Brian talks a little about his dad, Walter Schmetzer, who passed away last week. In case you haven't heard the awkward Russell Wilson audio, we've got that plus a number of other great sound clips from around the world of sports on Fun with Audio. People seem to be lashing out at Russ for the video as if he did something wrong, but was it really that bad? A little awkward, yes. At this point, this is the thing you should come to expect from him. If you don't like it, don't follow him. The M's try once again for a wins against the Cleveland Indians. We set te lineups and hear from the skipper on Baseball's Best Pre-Game Show. The Stanley Cup Finals are underway. There's no better time to check in with Dave Tippett, NHL Seattle senior adviser to get his thoughts on how the opening round has gone so far, fights in hockey, news from our new team, and more.

Dick Fain is still on vacation for a few more days, so Hugh Millen once again steps in. Today is the deadline for Russell Wilson to get a deal done with the Seahawks, at least that's the date set by Russell Wilson's camp. Peter King is reporting that Wilson and his agent have said that if there's no deal by midnight tonight, that negotiations will stop for good. Peter King joins the show to further elaborate on the story that's created waves in Seattle sports media today. Obviously, these are just reports and Russell Wilson hasn't spoken publicly, but if the reports are true, are you put off by his ultimatum? It certainly doesn't seem like he's negotiating on behalf of the whole team, and seems out of character for him, at least based on his public persona.

It's Day 9 of Predict the Pick. Today listener Tyler texted the correct keyword to 49451, and his selection is Rashan Gary, defensive tackle out of the University of Michigan. With the latest reports coming out, opinions of Russell Wilson might be shifting. How are you feeling about the Hawks' quarterback at this point today? We take your calls, and your texts at 49451 on Textimonials.

As Russell Wilson's deadline with the Seahawks approaches, we continue to get expert insight into the situation. This hour, we talk with NFL Network's Charles Davis who is surprised at how off-brand these reported demands are from a guy like Wilson. ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio reports that the Hawks may suspect #3 wants to leave Seattle, and is making it as difficult as possible for the Hawks to meet his demands. Finally, we take a break from nonstop contract deadline conversation to spend a few minutes talking about The Masters. Softy might be the reason Tiger won. The M's were swept by the Astros over the weekend despite not looking terrible. Tonight they begin a series with Cleveland at T-Mobile Park. We set the lineups and hear from Scott Servais on Baseball's Best Pre-Game Show.

Earl Thomas joined Cliff and Gas earlier this afternoon talking about his time in Seattle and it's clear he'd like to be brought back into the fold here at some point, but with how things ended, is that ever going to happen? He may make the Ring of Honor, but will his number be retired? That honor has ben reserved for a very select few. The Mariners are 13-2, back home tonight facing what many are calling their first real challenge of the season, the Houston Astros. Bill Krueger talks all things M's with Softy and Hugh. Could they win 90 games this year? Softy and Hugh were out at Husky spring practice again today, speaking with Chris Petersen for a few minutes. He's not ready to answer questions about the quarterback position yet clearly.

Another day, another pick is off the board on Predict the Pick. Today, it's defensive end Jachai Polite out of Florida. The Mariners are back home tonight after a massively successful road trip. General Manager Jerry Dipoto discusses the best team in baseball. Hugh has a different philosophy on quarterback reps than Chris Petersen. Should Jacob Eason be getting more reps right now than he's currently getting. Textimonials react ot the first two hours of the show at 49451.

Cliff Avril and Mike Gastineau have had a cavalcade of Seahawks on the show this week. Today, former safety Earl Thomas called in, and in case you missed it, we've got a few minutes of it here. The question tossed around today; after the way things ended, will we see him brought into the fold in this organization again? We feature some of the best audio clips from around the world of sports on Fun with Audio. Russell Wilson sent out a cryptic tweet earlier today. So what does it mean for his contract? So far no official news. The deadline is fast approaching. The M's are back at home tonight against Houston. We set the lineups and hear from Scott Servais on Baseball's Best Pre-Game Show.

Today Softy and Hugh Millen made their way to Lynnwood where they are broadcasting from the Back9 Parlor. The Mariners have won again thanks to a triple tying the game in the 9th from Haniger, and a game-winning Vogelbach home run in the 10th. No one expected the team to be off to such a great start. Softy asks, if you could get a 90-win guarantee for the Mariners, would you take it? Ninety wins usually, but not always, gets you a wildcard spot. Softy and Hugh spent a cold morning on Montlake the other day watching Husky Spring Football. Hugh has notes on his first impressions of what he saw.

Predict the Pick continues. On Day 8, D. K. Metcalf is off the board. It seems unlikely that he'll drop to the 21st pick. let alone further down to where the Seahawks actually pick, but he's off the board nonetheless. It's been awhile since we've talked with longtime coach Mike Holmgren. It's about time we get his take on the continuing Rusell Wilson contract saga. Textimonials at 49451 react to Russell Wilson, the M's, and more.

Love him or hate him, everyone is watching Tiger this weekend at The Masters, just as they do in every tournament he's in, but he has his detractors. If you're not a fan of him, what would make you change his mind? If he became an advocate for more causes and pushed his redemption story, would he win more people over? The April 15 contract deadline looms larger for the Seahawks and Russell Wilson. We get insight from contract expert and former agent Joel Corry. The Sounders were supposed to play a match last night in Colorado, but a blizzard caused it to be postponed. Could this change in plans impact the club on Saturday? What about the young Danny Leyva: when will we see him on the pitch? Sounders head coach discusses that and more as Softy continues live from the Back9 Parlor in Lynnwood.