Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain
Summary: Full Hours from the Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain show, which airs every day from 3pm-6:30pm on 950 KJR in Seattle.
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Podcasts:
Softy and Dick dive into the expected battle for the Huskies at quarterback between Jacob Sirmon, Dylan Morris and Ethan Garbers. MLB, NHL and NBA are all trying to find ways to get back to play here soon. Which sport are you hoping can get back playing first?
The Sports Classics assignment for the night is the terrific game six of the 2011 World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers. Former Sonics head coach George Karl joins Softy and Dick to share stories about the Sonics past, including Shawn Kemp. Also, thoughts on if the NBA may be more open to expansion and their plans around restarting for the playoffs.
Mike Garafolo provided an update on Jadeveon Clowney's situation on Puck and Slick's show today and Softy and Dick replay the comments and react to Clowney's continued free agency. Washington Huskies play-by-play voice Tony Castricone joins Softy and Dick to discuss the many things being discussed about college sports trying to figuring out a path back this fall. Also, thoughts on the Husky football team and where the basketball team outlook is after adding transfers.
Are the chances of an expansion Sonics team increased because of the pandemic and NBA owners looking for an infusion of money? Washington head basketball coach Mike Hopkins joins Softy and Dick to discuss the transfers of Cole Bajema and Erik Stevenson to UW and the team's outlook for next season.
The Sports Classics assignment for the night is the 1983 AFC playoff victory for the Seahawks over the Miami Dolphins. Petros Papadakis joins Softy to discuss the passing of Los Angeles are college football writer Chris Dufresne and his impact on sports in L.A. Also, the issues baseball is experiencing with the financial tug-of-war between owners and players.
The Match was highly successful while Lance Armstrong's documentary debut was a dud in comparison to The Last Dance. KING 5's Chris Daniels joins Softy and Dick to discuss the chances of the pandemic leading NBA teams to consider expansion more seriously. Also, an update on how NHL Seattle has been affected with a team name announcement and more. UW baseball pitcher Jack Enger joins to discuss his outlook as the MLB Draft approaches with just five rounds of selections and the uncertainty of minor league ball and the chance he would return to Montlake.
Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss the golf match from the weekend between Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning, and Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady. The Seahawks have added Carlos Hyde and Hugh gives his thoughts on the signing. Also, a discussion of if the Seahawks are a better team now.
The Sports Classics assignment for the night is the 2010 U.S. win over Algeria in the World Cup. A discussion of the UW quarterback position. Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to discuss efforts to get sports back going across the country and how various college athletic programs are looking ahead to trying to get athletes back on track.
Sam Quinn of CBS Sports joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to discuss the possibility that the financial issues caused in the NBA by the current pandemic could lead to the league considering expansion more readily with the massive expansion fees that could offset losses. Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer joins to discuss how players have handled the restrictions of being allowed back to practice in limited fashion. Also, how the MLS is working on getting back on the field and what the process could look like.
Dick Fain is joined by Hugh Millen with Softy out for the day. The two discuss the additions of Bruce Irvin and Phillip Dorsett to the Seahawks and what Hugh saw from them on their 2019 tape. Also, Hugh dives into Devonta Freeman's play last season and if he would be a good fit with Seattle.
The Sports Classics assignment for the day is a 1984 MNF game between the Raiders and Seahawks. Former Sonics head coach George Karl joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to discuss his final thoughts on The Last Dance documentary, the career of Michael Jordan, and the Sonics trip to the Finals in 1996. And textamonials.
Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss the rule change proposals in the NFL, in particular the idea of implementing the XFL's onside kick replacement of 4th and 15 plays. Would the Bulls have won six titles with Michael Jordan if Jordan was a little less abrasive? Seattle Storm standout Breanna Stewart joins Dick Fain to discuss her long road back from injury and the desire to get the WNBA up and playing as soon as circumstances allow for it.
Should the Seahawks have interest in former Falcons RB Devonta Freeman? Former Husky and Pac-12 Network analyst Nigel Burton joins Softy and Dick to discuss the efforts by schools to get sports back going this fall and his thoughts on upcoming Husky football team this fall. Also, what will the process of having fans attend games actually look like and the issues created for season ticket holders.
The sports classics assignment for the night is the 1997 Aloha Bowl between Washington and Michigan State. Petros Papadakis joins Softy for his weekly visit to take shots at Softy, be critical of The Last Dance calling itself a documentary, and the efforts to get college football back rolling this fall. And textamonials.
Devonta Freeman and Carlos Hyde have both been linked to the Seahawks. Should the Seahawks add a veteran running back? Former UW athletic department employee and current Athletic Director for San Jose State, Marie Tuite joins Softy and Dick to discuss the issues she is facing for the athletic department this fall, trying to get sports back safety and the hurdles to clear along the way. Frank Wright, the general manager of the Emerald Queen Casino, joins Softy and Dick to discuss how the shutdown has affected the Puyallup tribe, the casino's efforts to protect customers upon reopening and the newly renovated casino set to open.