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Gutless state democrats try to kill arena bill
assistbythemitten.com - 4/23/2009
Gutless state democrats try to kill arena bill
— assistbythemitten.com — There are certain types of spinelessness you might encounter from time to time. A friend who is... afraid of roller coasters, for example. Or maybe the fear of riding shotgun with Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill. Then there’s the spinelessness that is reserved for those who hold public office. (more) Gutless state democrats try to kill arena bill

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M’s middle infield is fat, not 'ph' phat
assistbythemitten.com - 4/20/2009
M’s middle infield is fat, not 'ph' phat
— assistbythemitten.com — Yesterday afternoon’s game against the Detroit Tigers provided fans a sort of “State of the Middle Infield”... for their Seattle Mariners. It’s pretty clear that Betancourt and Lopez have become too large to play the position effectively. To sum it up, they’re too fat. (more) M’s middle infield is fat, not 'ph' phat

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Hawks' interest in Sanchez a ruse?
assistbythemitten.com - 4/19/2009
Hawks' interest in Sanchez a ruse?
— assistbythemitten.com — If you like to over-think things like I do, one might come to the conclusion that the... Seahawks’ interest in Sanchez is simply a clever ruse to get Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder to make another irrational decision to trade up to the No. 3 spot for Sanchez. (more) Hawks' interest in Sanchez a ruse?

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Smurf all over my smurfs.
benditlikebennett.blogspot.com - 9/30/2008
Smurf all over my smurfs.
— benditlikebennett.blogspot.com — Another day, another aesthetic triumph. The Thunder unveiled their new uniforms during Media Day yesterday. And so... Media Day finally answered the question on everyone's mind, which apparently was: 'What would happen if Papa Smurf banged Rainbow Brite?' (more) Smurf all over my smurfs.

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MLB No. 1 draft picks: Where are they now?
assistbythemitten.com - 9/25/2008
MLB No. 1 draft picks: Where are they now?
— assistbythemitten.com — The Mariners logged their 100th loss last night. While drafting No. 1 doesn’t always guarantee you get... an impact player, the last 10 picks at that spot have produced some jewels. It has also produced a dud or two. (more) MLB No. 1 draft picks: Where are they now?

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Seattle deserves a Husky win on Saturday
assistbythemitten.com - 9/13/2008
Seattle deserves a Husky win on Saturday
— assistbythemitten.com — For many Seattle sports fans, it is binge drinking time. Or excessive exercise time. Or whatever it... is that gets your mind off a year in sports that has spiraled out of control. And to that end, I say: Seattle deserves a Husky win on Saturday. (more) Seattle deserves a Husky win on Saturday

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Locker's season will mirror UW's fallen mascot
assistbythemitten.com - 9/5/2008
Locker's season will mirror UW's fallen mascot
— assistbythemitten.com — According to a press release by the University of Washington, the team's canine mascot Spirit suffered a... shoulder injury that will keep the Alaskan Malamute sidelined indefinitely. If the Huskies continue to play like they did against the University of Nike, you could expect quarterback Jake ... (more) Locker's season will mirror UW's fallen mascot

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Still no lack of drama in Seattle pro basketball saga
assistbythemitten.com - 9/2/2008
Still no lack of drama in Seattle pro basketball saga
— assistbythemitten.com — Yep, the team is still gone. Don’t have a new one. However, there have been some fun... developments lately pertaining to the previously-known Seattle SuperSonics and its new identity in Oklahoma City. (more) Still no lack of drama in Seattle pro basketball saga

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assistbythemitten.com - 9/1/2008
UW looking for new football coach
— assistbythemitten.com — Washington football coach Tyrone Willingham rode into this season strapped into the hot seat. Consensus among the... media and Dawg fans was another losing season would cost the coach his job. Well, the Huskies caught a 44-10 beating from the University of Nike Saturday. (more) UW looking for new football coach

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Seahawks Preseason Game No. 2: Da Bears, Da Hawks
assistbythemitten.com - 8/16/2008
Seahawks Preseason Game No. 2: Da Bears, Da Hawks
— assistbythemitten.com — Preseason football – where the score means nothing, but the injuries could last a lifetime. Saturday’s fake... game No. 2 for the Seahawks will match them up against a Bears team trying to find some traction on offense. Bears fans have been treated to the crap show that is Kyle Orton vs. Rex Grossman and are clamoring to see more of undrafted rookie Caleb Hanie. (more) Seahawks Preseason Game No. 2: Da Bears, Da Hawks

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Serious test for secondary unlikely to come from Bears
assistbythemitten.com - 8/14/2008
Serious test for secondary unlikely to come from Bears
— assistbythemitten.com — The Seahawks secondary will have a shot at redemption Saturday night against Chicago, but the Bears passing... game doesn’t appear as if it will give Seattle too many problems. If it does, and the Bears throw all over the field, we’ll know how much trouble the secondary is in. (more) Serious test for secondary unlikely to come from Bears

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seattlepi.nwsource.com - 8/11/2008
Seahawks Engram to miss 6 to 8 weeks
— seattlepi.nwsource.com — KIRKLAND – The Seahawks' injury situation has gone from aggravating to roster altering, because leading receiver Bobby... Engram will miss six to eight weeks with a cracked bone in his shoulder and the contract of defensive tackle Marcus Tubbs was terminated after he failing yet another physical because of his troublesome right knee. (more) Seahawks Engram to miss 6 to 8 weeks

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Seahawks Preview: Sports Scene Saviors
assistbythemitten.com - 7/23/2008
Seahawks Preview: Sports Scene Saviors
— assistbythemitten.com — The Seahawks are poised to save Seattle sports fans from their summer of discontent. It’s time to... move on from heartbreaking story lines about the See-ya-later SuperSonics and Misguided Mariners. Thank the football gods. (more) Seahawks Preview: Sports Scene Saviors

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Leave government out of Seattle arena solution
assistbythemitten.com - 7/5/2008
Leave government out of Seattle arena solution
— assistbythemitten.com — If nothing else, this whole Seattle Sonics cluster @&%$ has unearthed one undeniable thing. There is no... way the local or state government should be involved in the next arena solution. Aside from maybe rubber stamping the permits, they need to get the hell out of the way. (more) Leave government out of Seattle arena solution

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assistbythemitten.com - 7/3/2008
Sonics are gone and the city hopes you’re hoping
— assistbythemitten.com — The city of Seattle would like you to cross your fingers and start hoping for a new... team. They city also hopes that everything you read about this settlement doesn’t seem absurd. (more) Sonics are gone and the city hopes you’re hoping

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seattlepi.nwsource.com - 6/28/2008
Judge's ruling won't end Sonics-Seattle battle
— seattlepi.nwsource.com — Nothing in this legal battle has been clear cut, so don't expect instant clarity from Pechman's decision... unless the sides use it as a springboard to a binding settlement agreement. (more) Judge's ruling won't end Sonics-Seattle battle

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How the Mock Drafters Did
enjoytheenjoyment.com - 6/27/2008
How the Mock Drafters Did
— enjoytheenjoyment.com — This is a nice chart that outlines just what a total crap shoot forecasting the NBA Draft... can be. (more) How the Mock Drafters Did

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Sonics Draft: It's all just OK(C)
assistbythemitten.com - 6/27/2008
Sonics Draft: It's all just OK(C)
— assistbythemitten.com — I couldn't help but notice the background image read nothing of the city in which Russell Westbrook... may be playing his next two seasons. But there stood the fourth overall pick of the Seattle SuperSonics in this year's NBA draft, shaking hands with the hated David Stern, mere minutes after the city of Seattle and the Sonics wrapped up final arguments in their federal court lease dispute case. (more) Sonics Draft: It's all just OK(C)

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Sonics lease case in judge's hands
seattlepi.nwsource.com - 6/27/2008
Sonics lease case in judge's hands
— seattlepi.nwsource.com — Six days of legal wrangling over the Sonics' KeyArena lease ended Thursday with U.S. District Judge Marsha... Pechman asking pointed questions during closing arguments. Now it's up to Pechman to provide the one answer everyone is waiting for. (more) Sonics lease case in judge's hands

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McLaren done in by his player's coach approach
assistbythemitten.com - 6/19/2008
McLaren done in by his player's coach approach
— assistbythemitten.com — John McLaren's firing today is a classic case of ousting the manager because you can’t fire the... players. He was always characterized as a player’s coach and it’s that managerial approach that probably did him in. It’s still amazing to me that a grown man making millions of dollars a year in professional baseball needs to be motivated, but there are dozens on this roster that need to be pushed. (more) McLaren done in by his player's coach approach

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