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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Like most Super Bowl winners, the Seattle Seahawks leaned heavily on their established stars on the way to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy last season. From quarterback Sam Darnold to defensive tackle Leonard Williams to linebacker Ernest Jones, the team had plenty of experienced veterans who stepped up with outstanding seasons
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To cap off a truly historic regular season, Gonzaga baseball (35-17, 22-5) secured its ninth sweep of the season by taking all three games against Seattle U at Steve Herz Field. The result of the set makes 22 conference wins for the Zags, which is a program record
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The Seahawks face one more major pivotal offseason decision before training camp arrives in late July: Can they secure Devon Witherspoon’s future after making Jaxon Smith-Njigba the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history earlier in the spring? With Witherspoon’s elite coverage, hard-hitting run defense, and
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2686"] Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) runs against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] After months of knowing opponents but not having
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Continuing to sink its teeth into the international player pool, the Gonzaga Bulldogs reportedly received a commitment from 6-10 forward Izan Almansa, who, at just 20 years old, has already played at several competitive levels in his basketball career. The Spaniard’s stops range from Overtime Elite to the
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="6165"] Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) runs on field before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Ready to begin their title defense,
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1038"] Seattle Seahawks rookie cornerback Julian Neal breaks down to surround a punt returner during a special teams drill at the team’s annual rookie minicamp. Credit: Corbin Smith/Emerald City Spectrum [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Now officially
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2988"] Seattle Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) tackles Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson (18) in the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] RENTON, Wash. - Now heading into
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5850"] Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Former Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon
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Close to a month after he initially visited the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Seahawks finally announced the official signing of veteran pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr. on Monday, addressing their last significant roster hole created via free agency this offseason. But while the Fowler signing may wind up being the
Game Day
After a lackluster week on the mound for Gonzaga baseball (32-17, 19-5 WCC), the Bulldogs’ staff couldn’t have responded any better in San Francisco. A no-hitter from Karsten Sweum and the two first shutouts of the season stole the show, as the Zags’ pitching powered their
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With the WNBA’s 30th season now officially underway, Gonzaga women’s basketball is still searching for more representation at the highest level. To this point, only two former Zags have logged minutes: future Hall of Famer Courtney Vandersloot and point guard Katelan Redmond, who played 42 total minutes over