Petros Papadakis in Los Angeles joins Softy to talk about Demond Williams’ growth and spot at Washington with fan unease after he tried to leave in the transfer portal, the UW schedule in 2026 including game-by-game predictions, the Huskies’ 18-year-old tackle, the situation and scandal with Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini, plus reporters’ behavior.

Petros Papadakis in Los Angeles joins Softy to talk about Demond Williams&rsquo; growth and spot at Washington with fan unease after he tried to leave in the transfer portal, the UW schedule in 2026 including game-by-game predictions, the Huskies&rsquo; 18-year-old tackle, the situation and scandal with Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini, plus reporters&rsquo; behavior.

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Petros Papadakis on Demond w/ UW, ‘26 Schedule, Vrabel-Russini

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Matt Thomas, host on SportsTalk 790 in Houston, joins Softy and Hugh Millen to talk about the series starting up tonight between his Astros and our Mariners, the rough start to Houston’s season including the “hot mess” that is their pitching rotation, the injuries they are worrying about and increasing ages of top hitters, and the minor Seattle rivalry.

Matt Thomas, host on SportsTalk 790 in Houston, joins Softy and Hugh Millen to talk about the series starting up tonight between his Astros and our Mariners, the rough start to Houston&rsquo;s season including the &ldquo;hot mess&rdquo; that is their pitching rotation, the injuries they are worrying about and increasing ages of top hitters, and the minor Seattle rivalry.

Matt Thomas of SportsTalk 790 in Houston on Astros vs M’s Series

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Washington Huskies football Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters joins Softy to discuss his 2026 team and defense with changes from the successful unit in 2025, confidence in the linebacker group, a prized new recruit on defense that can help the team, the Spring focuses for the next couple months, and the importance on physicality with the Big Ten.

Washington Huskies football Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters joins Softy to discuss his 2026 team and defense with changes from the successful unit in 2025, confidence in the linebacker group, a prized new recruit on defense that can help the team, the Spring focuses for the next couple months, and the importance on physicality with the Big Ten.

UW Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters on 2026 Team and Roster

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Bret Boone, former Mariners All Star, joins Softy and Hugh Millen to talk about Ichiro’s honor of getting a statue at T-Mobile Park, including a story about Ichiro and an umpire, the M’s behavior with giving statues, plus the Mariners 4-9 start and offensive struggles early in 2026, Dan Wilson’s impact on the hitting, and the competition in the AL West.

Bret Boone, former Mariners All Star, joins Softy and Hugh Millen to talk about Ichiro&rsquo;s honor of getting a statue at T-Mobile Park, including a story about Ichiro and an umpire, the M&rsquo;s behavior with giving statues, plus the Mariners 4-9 start and offensive struggles early in 2026, Dan Wilson&rsquo;s impact on the hitting, and the competition in the AL West.

Bret Boone on Ichiro, Statues, Mariners Start and Offensive Issues

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Petros Papadakis on Demond w/ UW, ‘26 Schedule, Vrabel-Russini

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