In an annual tradition, the Peltoncast counts down the top 10 Seattle sports stories of 2017 and Kevin and Tristan pick their sports figure of the year before welcoming in Mina Kimes to make bold predictions about what we’ll see in 2018.

Links:
Mina Kimes on Twitter
2016 Seattle sports year in review
Tristan’s unofficial 2016 Seattle sports figure of the year pick

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After discussing Shake Shack and Chicago-style pizza in Seattle, plus rounding up Seattle sports, days before Festivus we air grievances on the Seahawks after a blowout home loss to the L.A. Rams left them on the verge of missing of missing the playoffs.

Contents

Intro – Recapping Kevin’s trip to New York
21:30 – David Bonderman visit
22:30 – UW roundup: Husky men’s hoops avoids home loss; football prepares for early signing day
31:30 – Sounders get opponent for CONCACAF Champions League
35:00 – Airing a grievances on the Seahawks trying to win now rather than win forever
50:00 – What does Ezekiel Elliott‘s return mean to the Cowboys?

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Links
– ShakeShack to open doors in Seattle mid-2018
– Loyal listener Damon C at Uneeda
– Windy City Pie
– Patxi’s Pizza
– King5: Potential NHL owner meets with Seattle Mayor Durkan
– ESPN Recruiting Nation class rankings
– Sounder At Heart: Sounders acquire veteran Costa Rican international in trade with Crew
– Football Outsiders RB DVOA
– Stephen Jones on Dallas injuries

A Seattle sports week that began with great promise turned in a hurry as Shohei Ohtani signed with the Angels, the Sounders lost the MLS Cup final, the Seahawks lost in Jacksonville, UW men’s hoops was blown out at home by Gonzaga and Adam Silver‘s comments stoked fear among Sonics fans.

Contents

Intro – Did Kevin jinx the week in Seattle sports?
11:30 – Recapping Seahawks-Jaguars
31:00 – NHL announces Seattle expansion application; what should Sodo supporters do now?
48:00 – UW roundup: Husky men’s hoops stuns Kansas before getting brought back to earth by Gonzaga, plus key football commits
1:01 – A special feature laments Ohtani signing with the Angels
1:08 – Disappointing Sounders performance in MLS Cup final; attention turns to offseason
1:13 – Previewing this weekend’s Seahawks-Rams showdown for the NFC West lead

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Links
– NFL QBR week 14 leaders (note that the Wilson QBR Kevin referenced in the pod was NOT adjusted for Jacksonville’s elite defense)
– Tim Leiweke on getting a franchise for Seattle
– NHL.com: Seattle can begin NHL expansion process
– Adam Silver’s comments on KeyArena plan
– Audio of our UW-Kansas preview
– MLS Expansion Draft protected lists

What a week for Seattle sports. A jam-packed Peltoncast discusses what’s next for KeyArena renovation after the Seattle City Council passed the MOU, Husky hoops facing two elite foes, a new UW offensive coordinator, the possibility the Mariners sign Shohei Ohtani, a preview of an MLS Cup rematch for the Sounders at Toronto FC and finally whether the Seahawks might face Bortles or Hyde in Jacksonville.

Contents

Intro – Tristan shares his #peltoncasttop5 fantasy mistakes this season
9:00 – What approval of the KeyArena renovation MOU means for Sodo Arena hopes
17:30 – Airing a grievance on the exclusivity clause of the MOU
21:00 – UW roundup: Husky men’s hoops faces Kansas before returning home to host Gonzaga
37:30 – Might signing Ohtani be a franchise-changing move and how does the process work?
48:00 – Why this year’s MLS Cup might look very different than last year’s Sounders win
57:00 – Do the Jaguars have any defensive weaknesses? And which Bortles will the Seahawks face?

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Links
– Seahawks-Eagles recap plus early Fiesta Bowl thoughts
– King5: KeyArena renovation wins approval from Seattle City Council
– Sonics Arena Team Statement
– Seattle Times: Seattle City Council approves KeyArena renovation; Will NHL announcement soon follow?
– Ohtani field narrows: Who’s in? Who’s out?
– The Wheelhouse with Jerry DiPoto
– FiveThirtyEight Soccer Power Index
– American Soccer Analysis xG Analysis
– Weather Underground Toronto forecast
– TSN: Vanney unsure if Seattle’s ready for the intensity of MLS Cup
– Pro Football Focus: NFL’s Dynamic Duos
– Football Outsiders: Defense by Receiver Type

Former Seahawks beat writer Sheil Kapadia, now covering the Eagles for The Athletic Philadelphia, tells us what to expect from Carson Wentz and company in Seattle. Plus we toast to a dominant Apple Cup victory by UW and look ahead to the Sounders 90 minutes from a possible return to the MLS Cup.

Contents

Intro – Cheers to loyal listener Tyler for 2016 vintage Rainier Jubilee cans
3:30 – Picking a random winner of our #peltoncasttop5 contest
7:00 – Previewing some coming podcasts
12:30 – Husky men’s hoops avoids bad loss with close home wins plus PK80 recap
25:00 – Looking at how the Sounders can return to MLS Cup on Thursday
28:00 – Recapping the Apple Cup
37:00 – Airing a grievance on UW’s bowl chances
42:00 – We welcome in Sheil to preview Seahawks-Eagles

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Links
– Sheil Kapadia on Twitter
– The Athletic Philadelphia
– Rainier jubilee can history
– Listener Thanksgiving food top 5s
– ESPN Football Power Index
– Sagarin college football ratings

We toast to the Sounders’ dominant win in the first leg of the West finals in Houston with Pyramid Blazermania beer before discussing why the Cougars aren’t who you might think heading into the Apple Cup and where to direct our disappointment and anger of the Seahawks losing at home to Atlanta.

Contents

Intro – Giving thanks for the Finnish listener
7:30 – KeyArena renovation MOU passes to council vote on December 4; what about exclusivity clause?
17:30 – Husky men’s hoops on the wrong side of 3-point randomness at 2K Classic
25:00 – Sounders take commanding lead in Western Conference championship
32:00 – UW football wins a surprisingly close one with Utah ahead of the Apple Cup
47:30 – Airing grievances on close games and Seahawks decision-making on Monday night
1:04 – Who will play QB for the 49ers on Sunday?

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Links
– Peltoncast Thanksgiving Food Special with Nate Duncan
– Email your dumpling recommendations to peltoncast at gmail
– Kevin on The Basketball Friends mailbag
– Pyramid Blazermania IPA
– King5: Amended Seattle Center arena deal headed to full council
– Seattle Times: Sodo group dealt blow as subcommittee sends KeyArena renovation plan to final Dec. 4 vote
– KeyArena RFP homepage
– Bill Simmons: The Winners of the NBA’s First Month
– FiveThirtyEight Soccer Power Index
– American Soccer Analysis xGoals
– ESPN Football Power Index
– Pete Carroll challenge photo
– Eddie Lacy tweet by Anthony Amico
– Football Outsiders Playoff Odds
– Football Outsiders DVOA for QBs
– Weather Underground forecast for San Jose

Seattle Times Seahawks reporter Bob Condotta joins us to discuss how the Seahawks move on without Richard Sherman and preview a Monday night matchup with the Falcons. Plus we break down the status of the KeyArena renovation vote and air grievances about the Huskies’ loss to Stanford.

Contents

Intro – Cheers to loyal listener Nick plus Tristan‘s new podcast
6:30 – Reviewing a Li’l Woody’s burger of the week that Kevin calls Seattle’s best burger PLUS a food bracket coming soon
15:00 – Arena update: vote on MOU amendments Thursday, plus Port of Seattle Commissioner voted out
19:00 – A better than expected start for UW men’s basketball (plus shoutout to UW volleyball)
29:00 – UW football’s playoff hopes end with loss at Stanford: What happened?
46:00 – Airing a random grievance on Italy missing the World Cup
52:30 – Where the Seahawks stand with nine weeks left, plus how they match up with the Falcons

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Links
– Bob Condotta on Twitter
– Seattle Times Seahawks coverage
– Peltoncast repayment of bet with Ben B.
– Li’l Woody’s Burger of the Week
– Email your dumpling recommendations to peltoncast at gmail
– King5: Council committee to vote on amended arena deal Thursday
– Seattle Times: Port of Seattle commissioner John Creighton voted out after 11 years despite big fundraising advantage
– Sonics Rising guest op/ed: Let’s bring transparency and partnership to our Port to return our Sonics