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 discuss issues Notre Dame could face in scheduling should schools play conference games only this fall due to their independent status. Softy and Dick listen to Marshawn Lynch's interview with Scott Van Pelt and discuss the idea of him playing again for the Seahawks.
The sports classics assignment of the night is a little different as Softy picks former Orioles manager Earl Weaver's legendary rant. Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick for his weekly visit to discuss the outlook for college football this fall, if and how it could happen, and how schools continue to adapt to the coronavirus. And textamonials.
Softy and Dick discuss comments from Gregg Bell suggesting the Seahawks think Russell Wilson's clock on his prime is ticking. Former Husky and 1080 The Fan host Cam Cleeland joins Softy and Dick to discuss the rough draft weekend for Huskies Jacob Eason, Trey Adams, Hunter Bryant and Salvon Ahmed. Also, thoughts on college football and the Pac-12. Also, Sounders goalie Stefan Frei joins to discuss MLS stoppage and prospect of playing again without fans.
Michael-Shawn Dugar if The Athletic joins Softy and Dick to discuss the idea of Cam Newton as a backup quarterback option for the Seahawks and what the team’s options at the position could be. Also, the release of Nazair Jones. It’s the fourth quarter of the You Can Only Have One finals between the 2013 Seahawks and Dave Niehaus.
Sports Classics assignment for tonight is Dave Niehaus’ Hall of Fame induction in 2008. Rick Rizzs joins Softy and Dick to reflect on Dave Niehaus’ legacy amid his victory in the You Can Only Have One bracket and why he continues to have such an impact on Seattle even 10 years after he was last heard on the airwaves. And textamonials.
Is Seattle a bandwagon sports city? Former Raiders CEO Amy Trask joins Softy and Dick to discuss the prospect of football returning this fall, the logistical issues presented to do so and what teams are trying to figure out when it comes to revenue streams and potential losses. Also, we listen in to Softy's last interview with Dave Niehaus ahead of his Hall of Fame induction in 2008.
Hugh Millen is in for the day and he and Dick discuss several aspects of John Schneider's interview from Thursday. Also, a You Can Only Have One second half matchup between Super Bowl XLVIII and Dave Niehaus.
Today's sports classics game is Game 6 of the 1993 WCF between the Sonics and Suns. A fun with audio segment with Hugh Millen and textamonials.
Corey Brock of The Athletic joins Dick to discuss the swirling options to restart baseball and the impact the shutdown is having on the MLB Draft. Joe Fann of NBC Sports Northwest joins Dick to discuss where the Seahawks sit after the NFL Draft and some of the biggest news items from John Schneider's visit with the show on Thursday. Miami running backs coach Eric Hickson joins Dick to describe the type of player the Seahawks are getting in fourth-round pick DeeJay Dallas.
Seventh-round pick Stephen Sullivan joins Softy and Dick for the second time this week to discuss what he brings to the Seahawks' offense as a wide receiver or tight end option. Also, the second half of our You Can Only Have One matchup between Ken Griffey Jr. and Russell Wilson.
Former Sonics head coach George Karl joins Softy and Dick for his weekly visit and discussed the failed trade from 1994 of Shawn Kemp for Scottie Pippen, and how he got the Seattle job. Also, Softy plays back his question to Karl from the 1996 playoffs that prompted a 'direct' response from Karl as they laugh about the interaction.
Seahawks General Manager John Schneider joins Softy and Dick for a wide-ranging post-draft interview on the status of Jadeveon Clowney, K.J. Wright's recent shoulder surgery, the release of Justin Britt and D.J. Fluker, the selection of Jordyn Brooks and more.
Stanford head coach David Shaw joins Softy and Dick to discuss the Seahawks selection of tight end Colby Parkinson in the NFL Draft. Also, the outlook for college football this fall and UW's coaching changes. The second half of the You Can Only Have One matchup between the 2013 Seahawks and 1991 Huskies.
The sports classics assignment is Lofa Tatupu's 3 INT at the Eagles in 2007. Petros Papadakis joins Softy and Dick for a look back on the Pac-12's relatively poor showing in the draft, USC having just two players drafted overall and the NFL Draft broadcast itself. Also, thoughts on the Lakers applying for, and getting, federal assistance.
Former Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu joins Softy and Dick to discuss the draft for Seattle and their selection of Texas Tech's Jordyn Brooks. Also, a look back to a couple standout games of Tatupu's career. Dan Sheridan, the CEO of Brooks Running, joins the show to discuss their program to help get new shoes to healthcare workers.