It was a chalky first weekend of the new expanded College Football Playoff, do we need to draw any conclusions about the selection process after this weekend?  A lot of people are complaining about the teams that got blown out and that they didn't deserve to go, is there a perfect answer to who deserves to go?  Daily Power Play as the Kraken drop their 5th straight before the holiday break.

Anne McCoy, Washington State Athletic Director joins Ian to talk about Jake Dickert's departure from the program. She's looking ahead and understands that these things happen in CFB but admits the players likely didn't expect their coach to leave prior to the bowl game with how close we are to it. Why was Pete Kaligis the right person to take over as interim? Timing-wise, she doesn't want to rush this process and a lot of candidates are still coaching. She feels it should happen soon, but won't sacrifice a good candidate to save a few days.

The Seahawks have a tougher road ahead down the stretch as compared to the Rams, who they face in the final game of the season. Ian revisits the news of Dickert's departure yesterday and doesn't blame anyone for their emotions, regardless of what they were. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic understands the position the Cougars are in right now and explains the reasons why Jake Dickert may have opted to head to Wake Forest. Who might be decent candidates to replace him? Michael Vick is heading to college football to coach - how will he fare? We take a look ahead at the bowl games as well as the CFP this year. We hear from interim WSU HC Pete Kaligis following bowl practice today. Anne McCoy, Washington State Athletic Director joins Ian to talk about Jake Dickert's departure from the program. She's looking ahead and understands that these things happen in CFB but admits the players likely didn't expect their coach to leave prior to the bowl game with how close we are to it. Why was Pete Kaligis the right person to take over as interim? Timing-wise, she doesn't want to rush this process and a lot of candidates are still coaching. She feels it should happen soon, but won't sacrifice a good candidate to save a few days. Opposing fans coming into Lumen Field and taking over is new to this fanbase - but the Seahawks need to control what they can, which is winning. That would help when it comes to fans. In The Daily Power Play! We have a new sponsor coming on and a new player on the Kraken from whom we hear. Corbin Smith, Seahawks Maven and Locked on Seahawks joins us to take a look ahead at tonight's Thursday night matchup, which is sneaky good. Who is to blame for the Seahawks woes when we see them struggle? Also, why has the Seahawks' offensive line regressed? Good playcalling can mitigate poor offensive line play, so Corbin does lay some at the feet of OC Ryan Grubb.

Ian is live from Chambers Bay for a very great reason.  Jake Dickert is on his way to Wake Forest and Ian is both mad and disappointed at the same time. While we know college football is a transient business, we were led to believe Dickert was cut from a different cloth, especially considering what we've heard from him throughout this season. Ian sees this as wrong on a lot of levels. Brandon Funston, The Athletic joins us for a check in on the fantasy football playoffs! He takes you through the latest on your fantasy roster. Huge shoutout to Chambers Bay for all the contributions they make to the community through the Mayor of Maple Valley! Steve Palazzolo, The 33rd Team joins us with the latest around the NFL, beginning with Michael Penix named as the starter in Atlanta. Where do the Seahawks stand right now as we enter week 17? The Cougar Roundtable with Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce! While the guys can agree with the disappointment Ian feels in the wake of Coach Dickert's departure, they don't think he did anything any other coach would've done. As for the statements Dickert made leading up to this, which contradict his action today, there's not much else he can say in those situations. Ian gives some names he's hearing when it comes to interest in the Washington State head coaching position. Mike Holmgren, Legendary Coach joins us to take a look at the week that was for the Seahawks last Sunday and previews the rest of their season down the stretch. Anne McCoy talked to the media today and we listen to what she had to say in the wake of Jake Dickert's departure.

College football is changing and we are seeing more news that changes our perspective on its future by the day. Ian peruses some headlines that took him by surprise. Jon Ryan, Former Seahawks Punter joins us for his weekly segment to talk about the Seahawks' disappointing loss to the Packers on Sunday night, raising the 12th man flag and what Seattle needs to do to be successful down the final stretch of the season. Plus, we relive the legendary fake field goal that led to an NFC Championship. Ian discusses an exciting Wednesday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join us for a mid-winter MollyWhop! What do we make of the lack of Mariners' activity during the winter meetings? Chris and Nathan continue with an outlook on how the Mariners look as they stand now. Who could be an impact player, and which additions make sense for the team? Finally, who would you rather see back on this roster as compared to others? In The Daily Power Play! we discuss Matty Beniers' 200th game and latest struggles. David Riley, WSU Head Basketball Coach joins Ian to talk about the upcoming Apple Cup of hoops, how his team has sustained success through injuries and the evolution of the talent on the roster thus far.

Ian isn't mad at the Seahawks, he's disappointed. Who's to blame? Ian has thoughts. Where do we lay the blame for an outclassed loss like we saw yesterday? John Mateer is officially in the transfer portal and Ian explains why, while he's not happy as a fan, if Mateer was his son he'd advise him to do the same thing.The Daily Power Play!  We get an update on Yanni Gourde. Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh was surprised by what he saw last night from the Seahawks, especially at home. Has this team taken a step forward or a step back? Hugh thinks they're sitting in purgatory at the moment. The lack of investment in the offensive line over John Schneider's regime is quite notable. Hugh Millen remains with us to attempt to explain the red zone problems Geno Smith has seen this season. Who's to blame for the offensive woes? Hugh Millen wraps things up by telling us where Geno Smith ranks among QBs in the red zone. He also gives an honest assessment of Sam Howell. Mike Sando, The Athletic takes us on a trip around the NFL. He breaks down the Seahawks chances down the stretch and the latest headlines across the league.

Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins to tell us what the film says about the matchup between Seattle and Green Bay on Sunday Night.   Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show to talk about Bill Belechick to UNC and so much more.   Daily Power Play as the Kraken win vs Boston.   Rob Rang, our FOX Sports NFL Draft analyst joins the show to talk about the Heisman race in 2024 and more.

Bill Belechick to UNC,   Stewart Mandel from the Athletic joins the show to talk about Belichick to UNC and if it's a good fit, he also breaks down the CFP selections, and much more.   Jaylen Wells from the Memphis Grizzlies and formerly of WSU joins the show to talk about his path to the NBA and being named NBA rookie of the month.   Corbin Smith from Locked on Seahawks joins to break down the matchup with GB, the offensive line improvement, and much more.   We hear more from Ian's conversation with Uchenna Nwosu yesterday.   Daily Power Play ahead of game vs Boston tonight.   Brandon Funston from the Athletic joins to give us his Fantasy Football advice

Sad news today as we learned of the passing of Kraken owner, David Bonderman.   Uchenna Nwosu, Seahawks LB sits down with Ian to discuss the Seahawks' latest win over the Cardinals, his Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination and what it's like to be back on the field.   Greg Bakke, The Forgotten Children Fund joins Ian to talk about the foundation and what they're doing to bring Christmas to families in need this holiday season.   Steve Palazzolo, The 33rd Team joins Ian for his weekly trip around the NFL, beginning with his reaction to Bill Belichick interviewing for North Carolina. He's surprised he'd make that move, with so many college opting to go in the other direction. He breaks down the Seahawks' win over the Cardinals and how much Geno's performance played into their success.   Gregg Bell jumps on to tell Ian what he saw and heard out at Seahawks practice today.   Tod Leiweke, Kraken CEO joins Ian to talk about the passing of David Bonderman and what he meant to Seattle.   Mike Holmgren, Legendary Coach stops by the Virginia Mason Athletic Center to discuss the Seahawks' most recent success in Arizona, despite the years that used to plague them in that building.   Coach Holmgren remains with us to talk about Geno Smith's performance this weekend as well as the run game in the absence of Kenneth Walker III.