Monthly Archives: December 2016

Does Coach Pete Have a Preparation Edge?

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Kevin Pelton

While National Media (my favorite publication) may apparently believe that Washington will beat Alabama because Alabama is overconfident, most observers are giving the Huskies little chance in today’s College Football Playoff semifinal, the Peach Bowl. To the extent people think … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Peltoncast No. 35

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Kevin Pelton

With the Huskies in Atlanta preparing for Saturday’s college football playoff semifinal, this week’s Peltoncast has a full Alabama preview. First, we discuss where the Seahawks stand after a disappointing home loss to Arizona. Contents Intro – Reviewing our year … Continue reading →

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Peltoncast 2016 Seattle Sports Recap

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Kevin Pelton

A special Peltoncast recaps the year in Seattle sports — perhaps the best ever? — by counting down the top 10 stories, naming the figure of the year and then revisiting bold predictions for 2016 before making new ones for … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Peltoncast No. 34

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Kevin Pelton

A holiday Peltoncast previews the Christmas Day NBA slate and takes a look at a possible turning point for Husky men’s hoops before considering Richard Sherman‘s playcalling protest and why the Cardinals have fallen off in 2016. Contents Intro – … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Peltoncast No. 33

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Kevin Pelton

Before previewing the Seahawks’ Thursday night matchup with the L.A. Rams (but not the fired Jeff Fisher) and considering where the Seahawks stand, this week’s Peltoncast toasts the Sounders’ MLS Cup win and recaps Tuesday’s parade. Contents Intro – Toasting … Continue reading →

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The Peltoncast 2016 Year in Music

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Kevin Pelton

Resuming a tradition, Kevin and Tristan review the Pitchfork top 10 songs of 2016 and share their own top 10s before being joined by Tristan’s son, Luca, to name his favorite bands. Stay tuned for the usual Peltoncast on Thursday. … Continue reading →

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The Huskies Aren’t as Bad as They Looked Last Night

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Kevin Pelton

I didn’t expect the Huskies to win last night at Gonzaga. I also didn’t expect them to be down 27-6 nine minutes into the game, which went about as poorly as possible save for everyone coming out of it healthy. … Continue reading →

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Youth Isn’t Served in College Hoops

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Kevin Pelton

It’s been a frustrating start for the Washington Husky men’s basketball team, which is 4-3 entering tonight’s game in Spokane against Gonzaga, the first matchup between the two teams in the state of Washington in nearly a decade. (They resumed … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Peltoncast No. 32

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Kevin Pelton

This week’s Peltoncast previews the Sounders’ MLS Cup matchup with Toronto FC and the Huskies renewing their series with Gonzaga tonight before looking at what the loss of Earl Thomas means as the Seahawks head to Green Bay. Contents Intro … Continue reading →

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