The Ian Furness Show

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Furness Show 1-7: Jon Ryan, Mike Macdonald Press Conference, Reaction. Jan 07, 2025

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Nick Rolovich loses his lawsuit against Washington State and Ian has some thoughts about this. Also, there's a lot to address when it comes to Geno Smith and Mike Macdonald. Jon Ryan, Former Seahawks tells Ian what the final 'clean out' day is like as a player. How much do they get to keep? He tells us that most players find out coaching moves through social media or in the media - that's just the way it is. Jon tells us what it was like to watch the Jim Mora 'one and done' year and how it applies to what we're seeing with Ryan Grubb. The Daily Power Play! We listen into Mike Macdonald's press conference as he closes things out for the year and addresses the firing of offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. We react to what Mike Macdonald had to say about the team and the firing of Ryan Grubb. More reaction to Macdonald. We listen back to the most pertinent things Mike Macdonald had to say about firing Ryan Grubb, what his vision is for the future of the offense and what he's looking for in his next offensive coordinator. Also, for anyone who thinks DK Metcalf might not be here next year, you've got another thing coming. Parting ways with him wouldn't make the Seahawks a better team. Byron Murphy should've been a more impact player.

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Furness Show 01-06: Ryan Grubb Fired: Reaction with Corbin Smith, Mike Sando, and Hugh Millen. Jan 06, 2025

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Ryan Grubb is out and Ian doesn't like watching people get fired, but it's the nature of the beast, and we see it every day. Was this the right move? Ian thought Huff was more on the chopping block. Corbin Smith, Seahawks Maven and Locked on Seahawks wasn't surprised by Ryan Grubb's firing as there had been tensions brewing toward the end of the season. The Vikings game was the pinnacle. Bottom line, the OC and head coach were butting heads and that's not going to end well. Corbin thinks the hiring was 100% a John Schneider move. Ian, Jess and Anders tell you why they think Ryan Grubb was fired. Mike Sando, The Athletic joins and listeners weigh in on the firing of Ryan Grubb via text and talkback. The Daily Power Play! Headlines! Hugh Millen tackles Hardcore Football and the first thing we look at is why Ryan Grubb was fired, what we can look to next and where the blame lies overall with the failure of the offense this season. Hugh Millen continues as we get into Geno Smith and the future of the quarterback position for the Seahawks. Finally, Hugh rounds things out by telling us what he thinks the Seahawks are looking for in their next offensive coordinator.

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Furness Show 01-02: Stewart Mandel, Corbin Smith, Greg Cosell. Jan 02, 2025

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There is a lot to talk about when it comes to the college football playoff as we saw what happened yesterday. Our hearts go out to those who were impacted by the New Orleans tragedy. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic gives us a realistic view of the teams waiting to play in New Orleans following the tragedy that occurred. What did we learn about the teams that won and are still in the hunt? How much does a bye week help in college football? Finally, we get into the X's and O's of the CFP games we've watched so far. There is more to a bowl game than what happens on the field and Ian tells you why. Even though the CFP might be different, but we see what matters in college football. Corbin Smith, Locked on Seahawks and Seahawks Maven joins to discuss what this weekend could mean for Seattle, even though the Hawks aren't going to the postseason. What could be gained this weekend in their final game against the Rams? Finally, post-season accolades. The college football playoff is showing some oddities today. Who's to blame for the Seahawks' woes this season? In The Daily Power Play, the Kraken are looking for their 3rd straight win and tonight it's against the Vancouver Canucks. We hear from Vince Dunn about his own role and the team's run right now. Greg Cosell, NFL Films tells us what the film says about the teams still in the hunt, what he expects from the Seahawks as they play a 'meaningless' game against the Rams this weekend and what to expect from Jimmy Garropolo with the Rams. Finally, which games truly matter this weekend.

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Furness Show 12-30: Greg Witter, Hugh Millen and Mike Sando Dec 30, 2024

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The Cougars have a new head coach, and he certainly has his work cut out for him. More portal news abound. The Seahawks are out and had a party-pooper of a game on Thursday. Ian takes us through the biggest problems we've seen throughout this season. Greg Witter, Cougfan.com gives Ian a measured perspective on the Cougars' new head coach Jimmy Rogers. He discusses the future of Cougar athletics and how important the football team is, not just to sports, but to enrollment as well. Hugh Millen joins Ian for some Hardcore Football! What happened in the Cardinals' game that dashed the hopes of the Seahawks over the weekend. He discusses the use of DK Metcalf and what should be done differently. Hugh continues to grade out the Seahawks, this time taking aim at Ryan Grubb's performance as offensive coordinator. Hugh wraps things up with Ian by giving his number one reason for the Seahawks missing the postseason this year. Mike Sando, The Athletic joins Ian as we enter the final week of the NFL season and teams are either in the post-season our on the outside looking in. Should the Bears hire Pete Carroll?

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Furness Show 12-23: Seahawks Loss, Hugh Millen, Mike Sando. Dec 23, 2024

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It was a chalky first weekend of the new expanded College Football Playoff, do we need to draw any conclusions about the selection process after this weekend? A lot of people are complaining about the teams that got blown out and that they didn't deserve to go, is there a perfect answer to who deserves to go? Daily Power Play as the Kraken drop their 5th straight before the holiday break.

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Anne McCoy, Washington State Athletic Director Dec 20, 2024

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Anne McCoy, Washington State Athletic Director joins Ian to talk about Jake Dickert's departure from the program. She's looking ahead and understands that these things happen in CFB but admits the players likely didn't expect their coach to leave prior to the bowl game with how close we are to it. Why was Pete Kaligis the right person to take over as interim? Timing-wise, she doesn't want to rush this process and a lot of candidates are still coaching. She feels it should happen soon, but won't sacrifice a good candidate to save a few days.

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Furness Show 12-19: Stewart Mandel, Anne McCoy and Corbin Smith Dec 19, 2024

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The Seahawks have a tougher road ahead down the stretch as compared to the Rams, who they face in the final game of the season. Ian revisits the news of Dickert's departure yesterday and doesn't blame anyone for their emotions, regardless of what they were. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic understands the position the Cougars are in right now and explains the reasons why Jake Dickert may have opted to head to Wake Forest. Who might be decent candidates to replace him? Michael Vick is heading to college football to coach - how will he fare? We take a look ahead at the bowl games as well as the CFP this year. We hear from interim WSU HC Pete Kaligis following bowl practice today. Anne McCoy, Washington State Athletic Director joins Ian to talk about Jake Dickert's departure from the program. She's looking ahead and understands that these things happen in CFB but admits the players likely didn't expect their coach to leave prior to the bowl game with how close we are to it. Why was Pete Kaligis the right person to take over as interim? Timing-wise, she doesn't want to rush this process and a lot of candidates are still coaching. She feels it should happen soon, but won't sacrifice a good candidate to save a few days. Opposing fans coming into Lumen Field and taking over is new to this fanbase - but the Seahawks need to control what they can, which is winning. That would help when it comes to fans. In The Daily Power Play! We have a new sponsor coming on and a new player on the Kraken from whom we hear. Corbin Smith, Seahawks Maven and Locked on Seahawks joins us to take a look ahead at tonight's Thursday night matchup, which is sneaky good. Who is to blame for the Seahawks woes when we see them struggle? Also, why has the Seahawks' offensive line regressed? Good playcalling can mitigate poor offensive line play, so Corbin does lay some at the feet of OC Ryan Grubb.

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Furness Show 12-18: Jake Dickert is gone, Brandon Funston, Cougar Roundtable and Mike Holmgren Dec 18, 2024

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Ian is live from Chambers Bay for a very great reason. Jake Dickert is on his way to Wake Forest and Ian is both mad and disappointed at the same time. While we know college football is a transient business, we were led to believe Dickert was cut from a different cloth, especially considering what we've heard from him throughout this season. Ian sees this as wrong on a lot of levels. Brandon Funston, The Athletic joins us for a check in on the fantasy football playoffs! He takes you through the latest on your fantasy roster. Huge shoutout to Chambers Bay for all the contributions they make to the community through the Mayor of Maple Valley! Steve Palazzolo, The 33rd Team joins us with the latest around the NFL, beginning with Michael Penix named as the starter in Atlanta. Where do the Seahawks stand right now as we enter week 17? The Cougar Roundtable with Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce! While the guys can agree with the disappointment Ian feels in the wake of Coach Dickert's departure, they don't think he did anything any other coach would've done. As for the statements Dickert made leading up to this, which contradict his action today, there's not much else he can say in those situations. Ian gives some names he's hearing when it comes to interest in the Washington State head coaching position. Mike Holmgren, Legendary Coach joins us to take a look at the week that was for the Seahawks last Sunday and previews the rest of their season down the stretch. Anne McCoy talked to the media today and we listen to what she had to say in the wake of Jake Dickert's departure.

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Furness Show 12-17: Jon Ryan, Mollywhop and David Riley Dec 17, 2024

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College football is changing and we are seeing more news that changes our perspective on its future by the day. Ian peruses some headlines that took him by surprise. Jon Ryan, Former Seahawks Punter joins us for his weekly segment to talk about the Seahawks' disappointing loss to the Packers on Sunday night, raising the 12th man flag and what Seattle needs to do to be successful down the final stretch of the season. Plus, we relive the legendary fake field goal that led to an NFC Championship. Ian discusses an exciting Wednesday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join us for a mid-winter MollyWhop! What do we make of the lack of Mariners' activity during the winter meetings? Chris and Nathan continue with an outlook on how the Mariners look as they stand now. Who could be an impact player, and which additions make sense for the team? Finally, who would you rather see back on this roster as compared to others? In The Daily Power Play! we discuss Matty Beniers' 200th game and latest struggles. David Riley, WSU Head Basketball Coach joins Ian to talk about the upcoming Apple Cup of hoops, how his team has sustained success through injuries and the evolution of the talent on the roster thus far.

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Furness Show 12-16: Seahawks lose, Hugh Millen and Mike Sando Dec 16, 2024

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Ian isn't mad at the Seahawks, he's disappointed. Who's to blame? Ian has thoughts. Where do we lay the blame for an outclassed loss like we saw yesterday? John Mateer is officially in the transfer portal and Ian explains why, while he's not happy as a fan, if Mateer was his son he'd advise him to do the same thing.The Daily Power Play! We get an update on Yanni Gourde. Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh was surprised by what he saw last night from the Seahawks, especially at home. Has this team taken a step forward or a step back? Hugh thinks they're sitting in purgatory at the moment. The lack of investment in the offensive line over John Schneider's regime is quite notable. Hugh Millen remains with us to attempt to explain the red zone problems Geno Smith has seen this season. Who's to blame for the offensive woes? Hugh Millen wraps things up by telling us where Geno Smith ranks among QBs in the red zone. He also gives an honest assessment of Sam Howell. Mike Sando, The Athletic takes us on a trip around the NFL. He breaks down the Seahawks chances down the stretch and the latest headlines across the league.

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