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Corbin Smith
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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Analysis: 4 Seahawks Poised to Benefit Most From Bye Week
Sometimes, players just need a clean break to restart their season. Whether it is because of an injury or the need for extra time to self scout, bye weeks can be beneficial for players and coaches to work on their craft. Heading into the second half of the season, here
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Making Sense of Seahawks’ Riq Woolen, Boye Mafe Trade Chatter
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2521"] Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) runs off the field during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] With the NFL trade deadline quickly approaching on
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Kraken Struggle Offensively vs. Rangers, Fall 3-2 in Overtime
Embed from Getty Images SEATTLE, Wash. - The Seattle Kraken once again salvaged a point in the standings by the skin of their teeth, but did so falling in overtime for the second time in a week. On Tuesday, it was Cole Caufield lifting the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-4
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Preview: What to Expect From Gonzaga MBB in the 2025-26 Season
Last season landed in unfamiliar territory for Gonzaga men’s basketball. The Bulldogs didn’t make the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016, falling to No.1 Houston 81-76 in the Round of 32. The defeat ended the Zags’ streak of nine consecutive appearances in the second
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‘Our Burden to Bear’: Seahawks Dealing With Good Problem as Secondary Gets Healthier
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4713"] Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) participates in pregame warmups magainst the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field. Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] RENTON, Wash. - As Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald would certainly
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Preview: Cougars Prepare For Round 1 vs. Rival Oregon State in Corvallis
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Two programs searching for direction will meet up Saturday afternoon for the first of two Pac 12 matchups as the Washington State Cougars travel south to face the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Washington State (4-4) comes in with some renewed confidence after a steady 28-
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Kraken Injury Updates: Kakko Appears Poised to Make Season Debut Against Former Team
Embed from Getty Images SEATTLE, Wash. - All signs point to Kaapo Kakko returning from his hand injury on Saturday, when the Seattle Kraken host Kakko’s former team, the New York Rangers. Just don’t ask Lane Lambert about it. The Kraken coach held the cards close to his chest,
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Seahawks Rule Out 5 Players For SNF Road Battle at Commanders
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5116"] Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] RENTON, Wash. - After suffering a setback during the team’s bye week, the
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Analysis: Familiar Face Stands Out as Seahawks’ Best Option to Upgrade O-Line at Trade Deadline
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3209"] New Orleans Saints guard Cesar Ruiz (51) plays against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] RENTON, Wash. - Returning from a much-needed bye week with a Sunday
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‘We Took a Stride’: Seahawks Banking on Run Game to Continue Improving Post-Bye Week
RENTON, Wash. - Racing out to a 5-2 start in year two of the Mike Macdonald era, the Seattle Seahawks have exceeded expectations with a new-look offense featuring a new quarterback in Sam Darnold and a new play caller in Klint Kubiak among other notable changes. In the aftermath
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After Listless Start, Kraken Comeback Attempt Falls Short in 4-3 OT Loss to Canadiens
Embed from Getty Images SEATTLE — For 48 minutes at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, the Seattle Kraken lagged behind as the Montreal Canadiens, led by young stars Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, worked up a 3-0 lead. The Habs generated just two more shots on goal than Seattle in