Prior to launching the Emerald City Spectrum, Smith worked for Sports Illustrated as lead reporter of the Seahawks On SI team site for seven seasons and continues to host the daily Seahawks Triple Option podcast.
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RENTON, Wash. - Given how short NFL careers tend to be, nobody would have batted an eye if Derick Hall wasn’t interested in signing a new contract with the Seattle Seahawks before starting the final year of his rookie deal. After all, former Seahawks teammate Boye Mafe - who signed with
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Already one of the better-represented programs in the NBA, the Gonzaga Bulldogs have a chance to add at least two more players to that group next season. Buzz continues to swirl around outgoing seniors Graham Ike and Jalen Warley, who each played huge roles in the Zags’ 31-4
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3492"] Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills (98) reacts after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the second quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images [https://www.
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Learning a new offense for the third straight season under a new coordinator in Brian Fleury during the heat of OTA workouts, Seattle Seahawks receiver Cooper Kupp discusses how the new play caller has done a fine job of meshing his system with the team’s personnel and upheld the
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Nearing the midway point of Phase 3 of their offseason program as the 2026 season draws closer, the Seattle Seahawks returned to the practice field for the second of three OTA practices open to media on Wednesday. What stood out at the VMAC? Starting with an encouraging development for Seattle’
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After suddenly bowing out of contention for an NCAA postseason spot following their 0-2 showing at the WCC tournament, Gonzaga baseball has received even more tough news in the early stages of its offseason. Third baseman Mikey Bell and right-handed pitcher Landon Hood have each entered the transfer
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Back in March, the Seattle Seahawks allowed former second round pick Boye Mafe to walk in free agency, watching the pass rusher bolt to join the Cincinnati Bengals a little over a month after helping the team win Super Bowl LX. As the saying goes, NFL teams can’t keep
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3860"] Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during warmups prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Closing in on a new season as
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The frontcourt was the story for Gonzaga women’s basketball last season. From redshirt freshman Lauren Whittaker winning WCC Player of the Year to true freshman Jaiden Haile taking home the conference’s Sixth Woman of the Year, the Zags’ forwards garnered plenty of attention during the team’s 24-
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Receiving first-round feedback in the NBA Draft process, Gonzaga commit Jack Kayil has decided to stay in the draft, his agents first told Jonathan Givoy of DraftExpress. But since the initial reports, in an interview with basketball-world.news, Kayil’s agent Milan Nikolic said that “Jack definitely won’
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During the franchise’s re-ascent to Super Bowl champion over the past two-plus years, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider has been able to enjoy great continuity in the front office, maintaining all of his key confidants to oversee a tremendously successful roster reload. But with a new
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="8256"] New York Jets wide receiver Irvin Charles (19) attempts to catch a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Orchestrating a rare