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Brandon Gustafson

Seattle Mariners Luke Raley...
Brandon Gustafson

Who 5 of Mariners’ biggest X-factors in 2024 are

The Seattle Mariners have starpower, but five other players can play key roles in the team's success in 2024, writes Brandon Gustafson.
9 days ago
Seattle Mariners Ryne Stanek...
Brandon Gustafson

Mariners Breakdown: Who is new reliever Ryne Stanek?

Brandon Gustafson dives into new Seattle Mariners reliever Ryne Stanek, who will sign with the team this weekend.
10 days ago
Seattle Seahawks Mike Macdonald John Schneider...
Brandon Gustafson

What Mike Macdonald plans to do with Seahawks’ defense, QB

Will new head coach Mike Macdonald call plays on defense for the Seattle Seahawks? And what is the plan on offense and at QB? See what he said.
2 months ago
Seattle Seahawks offseason Mike Macdonald John Schneider...
Brandon Gustafson

Key takeaways from Mike Macdonald’s 1st Seahawks press conference

Mike Macdonald and John Schneider shared plenty of insight into why Macdonald was hired by the Seattle Seahawks and what's next for the team.
2 months ago
Seattle Seahawks John Schneider NFL combine...
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Seahawks Notebook: What GM John Schneider said about coach search

John Schneider shared where the Seattle Seahawks are in finding their next head coach, and what he's prioritizing with the hire.
2 months ago
UW Huskies Jedd Fisch...
Brandon Gustafson

What to know about new UW Huskies head coach Jedd Fisch

The UW Huskies have their next head coach in Jedd Fisch, who comes to Washington after spending three years at Arizona.
2 months ago
UW Huskies Kalen DeBoer Michael Penix Jr....
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What’s next for UW Huskies? Top questions after title game loss

The 2024 UW Huskies will look much different than the 2023 team that fell short in the national championship against Michigan.
2 months ago
UW Huskies Michigan Michael Penix Jr...
Brandon Gustafson

Analysis: Missed opportunities sink UW Huskies’ offense vs Michigan

The UW Huskies fell short of their championship aspirations, and the offense missed far too many chances to get back into the game.
2 months ago
Seattle Seahawks Eagles Geno Smith Pete Carroll Shane Waldron offseason...
Brandon Gustafson

Future of Carroll and Geno among 10 biggest Seahawks offseason storylines

There are no shortage of offseason storylines to follow with the Seattle Seahawks, including the future at head coach and quarterback.
2 months ago
Seattle Seahawks...
Brandon Gustafson

What Carroll Said: Seahawks’ run D, tackling, onside kick and more

Here's what Pete Carroll had to say about the Seattle Seahawks' run defense and two big decisions in the fourth quarter versus Pittsburgh.
3 months ago
UW Huskies Michael Penix Jalen McMillan Texas CFP...
Brandon Gustafson

Sugar Bowl Tale of the Tape: How UW Huskies match up vs Texas

With the Sugar Bowl fast approaching, Brandon Gustafson dives into the numbers to see how the UW Huskies and Texas Longhorns compare.
3 months ago
Seattle Seahawks...
Brandon Gustafson

More late-drive magic vaults Seahawks into a playoff spot

The Seattle Seahawks used another late touchdown drive to get a win and end the week holding a playoff spot in the NFC.
3 months ago
Seattle Seahawks Drew Lock...
Brandon Gustafson

‘He deserved it’: Seahawks rally around Lock, who delivers epic game-winner

Drew Lock shined when needing, leading the Seattle Seahawks on a game-winning drive, and it's clear how much he means to the team.
3 months ago
Seattle Seahawks Drew Lock Geno Smith...
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Behind Lock’s game-winning TD for Seahawks was Geno’s support

Drew Lock was reflective and appreciative of the support from fellow Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith after leading a comeback win over the Eagles.
3 months ago
Seattle Seahawks Drew Lock...
Brandon Gustafson

What’s to make of Drew Lock playing solid in first Seahawks start?

Drew Lock was sharp in his first start for the Seattle Seahawks, but the Hawks still fell 28-16 to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
3 months ago
Seattle Seahawks...
Brandon Gustafson

Good, Bad and Ugly: Seahawks sunk by flags, defense in loss

The Seattle Seahawks had their best day on offense in weeks, but things turned south on defense in Dallas, in part because of penalties.
4 months ago
Seattle Seahawks...
Brandon Gustafson

What They Said: Seahawks break down blowout loss to 49ers

The Seattle Seahawks suffered a lopsided loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday that left players and coaches lamenting a slow start.
4 months ago
Seattle Seahawks DK Metcalf...
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Seahawks’ Lockett, Metcalf both come up big with game on the line

The Seattle Seahawks got big contributions late from WRs Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf in a close win over the Commanders.
4 months ago
Seattle Mariners offseason Justin Turner...
Brandon Gustafson

Can the Mariners find their next Nelson Cruz this offseason?

Nelson Cruz called it a career after 19 years. The Seattle Mariners should look to find a player like the "Boomstick" this offseason.
5 months ago
Seattle Seahawks Boye Mafe...
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Jordyn Brooks, Boye Mafe emerging as keys to Seahawks’ defense

The Seattle Seahawks have gotten major contributions from two young defenders in LB Jordyn Brooks and edge rusher Boye Mafe.
5 months ago
Seattle Seahawks Jamal Adams Pete Carroll...
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What They Said: Seahawks on late pick, last-minute win over Browns

Here's what Pete Carroll and many key Seattle Seahawks players said about the team's late plays to beat the Browns 24-20 on Sunday.
5 months ago
Seattle Mariners free agency Lourdes Gurriel Jr....
Brandon Gustafson

One World Series outfielder could help Mariners solve some key issues

Arizona OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is a free agent after the World Series, and he could help the Seattle Mariners fix some lineup problems.
5 months ago
Seattle Seahawks Jaxon Smith-Njigba...
Brandon Gustafson

With no DK, Seahawks rookies Bobo and JSN come up huge

With DK Metcalf inactive for the first time, the Seattle Seahawks needed and got big games from Jake Bobo and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
5 months ago
Seattle Seahawks...
Brandon Gustafson

Seahawks’ offense spoils big day by defense in loss to Bengals

The Seattle Seahawks' defense was stellar in Cincinnati, but the offense struggled mightily in a 17-13 loss to the Bengals.
5 months ago