Mr Playoffs:
With 2 wins over Oregon, Washington now deserves to jump Michigan regardless of the Wolverines outcome in B10 Championship game. And I believe they will.
If Georgia wins, UW
#2
If Alabama wins, UW
#1
Regardless - January 1, 2024 - Rose Bowl.
Gonna be very tempting to criticize Mike Macdonald’s defense tonight. But we have to consider that the
#Seahawks
are currently without:
• Leonard Williams
• Byron Murphy
• Boye Mafe
• Chenna Nwosu
• Jerome Baker
• Julian Love
That’s a lot.
Golden State coach Steve Kerr: "We should be in Seattle. It's sort of a no-brainer. It's one of the top markets. So a big TV market... it's a hotbed & people love the game & the Sonics were there for 41 years. We need a team in Seattle..."
Absolutely inexcusable.
#Seahawks
can spike the ball with :25 seconds to go, regroup and have 1 or 2 plays to make it a manageable FG.
Incredible at this level to make those types of coaching mistakes.
Kevin Durant: "I still got a connection with the Northwest... just knowing that I'm always going to be a Sonic. I think no matter what jersey I put on, I think those fans know that."
Difficult to arrive at any other conclusion (even for the Geno Smith haters):
#7
won this game for the
#Seahawks
. The man had no running game, shaky pass protection, 5 or 6 drops.
327 yards + game tying drive + game winning drive.
The POTSHOTS at Paul Allen's personal spending v philanthropy the last few days are making me genuinely SICK.
If this is what awaits a guy who has given billions to medicine, education, kids, the planet, arts, etc (+ the unknown desires in his will), none of us have a chance.
An absolutely shameful performance by Pete Carroll & Clint Hurtt’s
#Seahawks
defense today:
• 468 yards
• 202 yards rushing
• Dominated front 4
• Poor tackling
• Poor coverage
• 37:33 time of poss
… to a poor offensive team with a backup QB.
It’s. Time. For. Change.
Mr Playoffs:
#Mariners
scenarios.
Win 2
• AL W champs if Astros go exactly 1-1
• WC if either Tor L2 or Astros L2
• Eliminated if both Astros W2 & Jays W1
Win 1
• WC if Astros L2
• Eliminated if Astros W1
Win 0
• Eliminated in all scenarios
#SeaUsRise
Happy TG. A day filled w/reflection for me. I’m overcome w/gratitude to all of you who’ve stuck by me thru thick & thin when others understandably ran the other way.
If everyone had the forgiveness, mercy & support showered upon me, the world would be a better place. Thank u ❤️
RIP John Clayton.
1 of first people I met when I came West. If I’m being honest - he never liked me - which hardly makes him unique.
But what did make him unique was the niche he carved out as 1 of the preeminent NFL insiders. And this spot… 🎯
Just saw Richard Sherman video trying to knock down door at in-laws. Not retweeting.
I know it’s 2021. I know I’m getting old & scarred from coverage of my failings. But the 9-1-1 call. Now this. It’s too much. Feels like even a public figure should have some level of privacy.
All the irreverence & smart ass comments aside - Russell Wilson deserves an enormous amount of praise & thanks from
#Seahawks
fans.
He was a great player. A central figure in almost 2 SB parades. Cared about the community. Handled himself the way I would want for Max & Brett.
Mr Playoffs:
The Toronto Blue Jays lose to the Yankees 5-3.
Up to the minute:
#Astros
68 losses
#BlueJays
68 losses
#Rangers
68 losses
#Mariners
68 losses
Only room for 3. Buckle up.
Regardless of this season’s outcome, the painful truth is obvious. And it has been obvious for some time.
The
#Seahawks
are in need of sweeping coaching changes. Top to bottom.
Pete Carroll - in total - has done a helluva job. Perhaps even a HOF job. But it’s time to give
Wanted to wish everyone a very happy & healthy holiday weekend. Please travel safely & surround yourself with family if at all possible. For those of you who still have your parents within reach, give an extra hug for those of us who would do anything for that opportunity!
Mitch
Shame on the
#Seahawks
for that delay of game penalty.
And the fact that the booth did not at least review what I thought was a flagrant PI penalty on the 3rd down play is an embarrassment to the
@NFL
@NFLOfficiating
For the record, I remain in the (shrinking) small group that does NOT think Geno is the
#Seahawks
problem offensively.
For me (I’m allowed to my opinion) - archaic offensive scheme - poor playcalling - zero innovation or creativity in most cases.
If Shanahan (or a top shelf
If the massive group of
#Seahawks
fans - that think Geno Smith is the problem - is correct…
…it was Pete Carroll & John Schneider who decided he was the answer, gave him the job, & signed him to a 3 year extension.
BOTH of their jobs should also be on the line.
Dear John Schneider:
If you are thinking about acquiring someone before tomorrow’s trade deadline, how about considering a center?
Love,
Mitch
#Seahawks
As excited as I would be if
#Seahawks
swung a deal for Julio Jones (until he got hurt), this is the guy John Schneider should be focused on acquiring in my opinion...
Here’s the play again I was referring to. Looks to me like Nix is in the pocket and throws the ball away (unconventionally) deep down the field. No WR is in the picture.
@ABCNetwork
1. Give up a sack when you can’t afford it on 3rd down.
2. Kicker missed another FG
3. You rough the passer when you had them stopped
4. You give up 12 yards on 3rd & 10 draw play
5. You jump offsides on FG attempt to give them 1st down
YOU DON’T DESERVE TO WIN.
#Seahawks
Almost ready to debut my unlikely journey into the podcast world with "Mitch Unfiltered".
Attached is our Dress Rehearsal.
@jasondhamilton
& I test the mic's, equipment etc. Feel free to take a listen. Who knows? Might be the best episode we ever do!
While I sincerely hope everyone is enjoying a fantastic Christmas with your family, also keep a place in your heart for all among us who are struggling.
Rather than
#Seahawks
v Rams, I have Josh Gordon on my mind. Hoping he’s at peace & somehow able to enjoy this day.
The Seahawks put six more players on the COVID-19 list:
CB D.J. Reed, RT Brandon Shell, RB Travis Homer, DE Kerry Hyder Jr., CB Mike Jackson (practice squad) and OL Pier-Olivier Lestage (practice squad).
All are the result of positive tests and all are vaccinated, I'm told.
Just got the news from Florida & I must say it’s more emotional than I even thought.
My mother (86) just received the Pfizer vaccine. I’ve been worried sick for 10 months. Can’t wait to hug her again.
I’m thinking about all the moms, dads, brothers, sisters who didn’t make it❤️
Would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Thanks to all of you who have been so warm, understanding and open minded to my next professional chapter. Looking forward to the opportunity to be creative & to entertain in 2019.
Interesting that Kalen DeBoer changed his page to Alabama coach but didn’t send out the typical ‘thanks’ & ‘goodbye’ letter to UW fans.
I’m surprised because he seemed like the type of guy to write a heartfelt one. Even his OC Ryan Grubb did.
I have a special & proud reason for missing every play of Clemson's win. Tonight - my 13 year old played a rec league hoops game - coached by his 16 year old brother - whose assistant coach was his 51 year old dad.
#FamilyAffair
#Mariners
#Astros
#Rangers
all have 68 losses with 11 M’s games to go:
At Oakland Kirby
At Texas Miller
At Texas Gilbert
At Texas Woo
H Astros Castillo
H Astros Kirby
H Astros Miller
H Texas Gilbert
H Texas Woo
H Texas Castillo
H Texas Kirby
Big night for the Levys.
Emotional to welcome Misty into our family but flushed with memories of Jasami (my childhood) & Sadie (who we lost in February). Excited and sad all at the same time.
An absolute failure by
@NFLOfficiating
- and for the head of officiating to say there wasn’t enough to warrant stopping the game for a closer look is beyond disingenuous.
On Georgia vs Missouri game…
SEC Network announcer: How about the Seattle
#Mariners
making the playoffs for the first time in 21 years?
Other announcer: That’s gotta be the 1st time in our network’s history that the Seattle Mariners have come up in conversation.😂
Just received word about listener interest in the "exhibition" podcast (test run) & traffic to the new website. I'm truly blown away. Thank you. I guess I really have to do this now! 😀
So... to beat already
#Seahawks
dead horse 1 more time:
Russell Wilson dropped back to throw approximately 35 times & not once did they roll him out and/or move the pocket by design. ZERO.... against the best defensive line in the sport.
And yet - immobile Jared Goff did. 🤦🏻♂️
You might ask why there’s no new episode of Mitch Unfiltered tomorrow.
I traded in Hot Shot Scott for this lady who today is celebrating her 88th birthday… with me in Florida.
Ceil Levy put her husband & 3 sons ahead of her own happiness every day of her life. Thank you Mom❤️
Honestly - I don't see how anyone - & I mean anyone -can't look at this
#Seahawks
team & NOT recognize SWEEPING changes need to be made.
An owner, owner's sister, football fan, non-football fan... ANYONE.
The product is stale, mismanaged & broken. And it can't be more obvious.
Excuse this sentimental moment.
Rick Rizzs has been in
#Mariners
booth for 36 years. Was always happy to defer to his pal - the great Dave Niehaus
Rick has never pretended to fill Niehaus’ shoes & has paid homage at every turn
Rick is a real gentleman who deserved this moment
I miss that microphone on some days more than others. Today is 1 of them. Mitch in the Morning tradition of Dave Niehaus at the top of every hour.. "Welcome back baseball. Welcome back."
She always put her 4 boys (husband + 3 sons) ahead of herself. Sacrificed so much of her life for us.
Born on this date in 1934. 87 years young. There’s no place I’d rather be. Squeeze the ones you love ❤️
Unbelievable scene in Seattle at Temple De Hirsch Sinai. Thousands inside and outside. Jews and non Jews together. Lining the streets to remember the lives senselessly taken in Pittsburgh over the weekend.
#squirrelhillstrong
There’s really no mincing words. This
#Seahawks
offensive turnaround the last 8 or 10 weeks goes down as 1 of the colossal collapses in team history considering the skilled position players & how well they were playing.
I'm equally humbled and proud to present the debut edition of "Mitch Unfiltered". Apologies to those of you who expected and preferred something different. And beyond grateful to
@jasondhamilton
AND for all of your support.
My lunch date today. From radio traffic to City Councilwoman.
Should I be offended that Tracy Taylor insisted on going to a restaurant called “Odd Fella”?
Not to add insult to injury — how about if Geno just tossed the ball out to DK instead of handing to Charbonnet?
#Seahawks
gain minimum 8 & still have time to clock it. Now it’s a much more manageable FG.
The opportunity to call a play like that - with importance & crowd - comes along very rarely. Here’s Dave Sims. Notice Dave’s 15 seconds of silence - letting
#Mariners
fans tell the story.
Trouble sleeping, my mind just won’t stop spinning. The loss of Kobe Bryant is obviously beyond tragic but... the idea of 13 yr old girls dying on the way to their basketball game is so fucking cruel & unfair. I just don’t understand.
Well... In my life’s biggest example of “time flies”... I just whispered into my son Max’s ear how proud of him I am while saying goodbye after helping to move him into Lander Hall
@UW
.
He’s 100x a better son than I am a father. That’s for certain.
After lunch my dad whispered that he wanted me to walk Beano (who was not well) to his apt. 20 min to go 1 block. When we got to his door he said: "Want you to know that Tue's are highlight of my week. But if you dare bring it up on the show, I'll deny ever saying it!"
#original
On this 6th anniversary of Beano's death, I'd like to share this picture. My dad (right), m.h.r.i.p., would stop everything he was doing at 11am ET on Tue's to listen. When Syr was in Pitt for NCAA Tourney, we spent 2 1/2 hours @ lunch telling stories. No one else in restaurant.
My 14 year old son:
“If we had to be quarantined - I wish it was a couple months earlier so that Kobe, his daughter & those people on the helicopter would be alive.”
“Hey Dan, this is Jody Allen. How are you?”
“Great Jody. Thanks. How bout yourself?”
“I’m ok. Hey Listen - care to meet me & John Schneider this week before your Cowboys playoff game?
Time. For. Change.
And furthermore... before you crack jokes, ask yourself what you would've become had you experienced the upbringing of Josh Gordon. Drug addicted parents, homes with no electricity, evictions, gangs, drugs, jail etc...
I'm sorry, but please keep jokes about Josh Gordon and his situation away from me. Screw football. This is about a person's life. Thank you in advance.
Unfiltered Alert:
@DannyONeil
will join us on Monday’s Ep 158🎙 to discuss the end of his morning show, his career, local sports radio & what might be next for him.
1 of those terribly sad days that stay with you til the end. I’ve had 2 adoring wonderful dogs that have substantially added to the quality of my 52 years.
June 19, 1985 - Jasami (13)
Feb 12, 2020 - Sadie (16)
Thanks for making all of our lives happier. Love you Sadie girl. ❤️
Boy do I feel ANCIENT today. My son, Max, is 21 years old. We are going to the
#Mariners
game (yes, missing game 4 ugh) & I guess I’m buying him a beer. Did I just say that?!!
Anyone remember hearing on KJR that he was born? Where did the years go?
Love you Max❤️
Yes. I disliked David Stern immensely for his role in the
#Sonics
departure. (role = I blame Howard Schultz much more). But I refuse to be "that guy" and do anything less than offer my sincere condolences. A wife lost a husband. Two sons lost a father etc.
#NBA
#RIP
Can’t believe I’m saying it… but after watching the last 3 hours… Geno Smith would’ve given the
#Seahawks
a better chance to win today.
Admire Wilson for his recovery and the tenacity with which he attacked the injury but needed another week. At least.
For those of you who missed it earlier... I will be premiering my new podcast "Mitch Unfiltered" this Monday, November 19.
@JasonDHamilton
and I did our final dress rehearsal (testing equipment etc). Rough around edges, here it is.
Hearing the Leach news (& Wahl) while heading to my Dr (haven’t been feeling great) makes me wanna reach out to loved ones, friends & listeners to re-emphasize how much I appreciate you.
Sorry again for the time(s) I let you down.
Thx for overwhelming support❤️
Happy Holidays!
Personal news:
Today I eagerly accepted an invitation to return to Seattle morning radio.
@BJShea
&
@ImSteveMigs
& the entire
@999KISW
team have been unwavering in their support the last 4 years❤️
Thursday Sep 8 at 7:15. Then, the morning after every
#Seahawks
game. Can't wait!
Wishing everyone a Happy Fathers Day. For so many, today is the most bittersweet on the calendar. In awe of my 2 boys and yet miss my hero/mentor more & more every day. If you're lucky enough to have your dad nearby, give an extra hug for those of us that don't. Cheers!
A simple personal message on this
#thanksgiving2023
.
Thank you.
Thanks to all of you for supporting me & my family for the last 29 years. I haven’t always made it easy. And yet so many of you offered me grace & forgiveness.
A happy & healthy holiday to all ❤️
Mitch
Lost my hero 8 years ago today. He’s constantly on my mind.
I only wish that every son/daughter experienced such a loving, generous & caring father. I was the luckiest.
1. WTF is Laken Tomlinson doing there?
2. Why not use Kenneth Walker once you are in position after the Geno scramble?
3. In fact - why does Ryan Grubb seem completely reluctant to use Walker the whole game?
4. Love JSN but is it my imagination or as he dropped a few big ones?
As everyone debates Geno Smith’s contract & the decision by the
#Seahawks
- let’s take a minute to say…
“Hey - good for Geno. He stayed patient, got an opportunity, made the most of it & set his family up for life (and then some).”