The Ian Furness Show

Ian takes us through some numbers that show how financially important sports are to this city. Mike Macdonald did Seattle more than just a sports favor by winning on Saturday. How high is Macdonald's ceiling as a coach? Also, who do want to see coming to Seattle in the divisional round? For Ian, it doesn't even matter.  Chris Crawford, My oh Why joins to give us an update on the moves the Mariners made over the last week, as t...

Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! What a weekend of football, can Hugh sit back and relax to watch the games this weekend? Probably not. How much does the volume of the 12s impede on the defense, as much as the players love the way it messes with the opposing offense? Hugh tells us what he's rooting for this weekend. Finally, while we saw some great drafts and acquisitions this year, there are some little moves that made all the diff...

Are we spoiled as Seattle fans? Maybe we just aren't used to being good. How far can this Seahawks team go?  Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum tells us exactly what he saw last night as the Rams fell to the Falcons. We are pleased with this in Seattle, but how did that happen? Who is in the 'elimination' realm and why is the #1 seed so important?  The Daily Power Play!  John Lund is completely unleashed today as we...

Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! Hugh tells us exactly what he thinks about Sam Darnold and why the critique of this quarterback is unfair. He acknowledges his mistakes but also explains why they've happened. It's not all on the QB. Hugh continues on with Ian to talk about Sam Darnold's release and why he's had so many balls batted down. We take some reaction from listeners wh...

Hugh Millen joins to break down the massive Seahawks win last night, can we finally stop with the notion that Sam Darnold can't win a big game?  Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about his comfort with technology, oh and that crazy game last night too.  Did you like the Seahawks rivalry jerseys?  Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins to talk about what it was like in the stadium last night, and how the Seah...

The Seahawks play in the biggest game of the regular season tonight as they host the Rams - when was the last time they played in a regular season game this big? Ian believes that the loser of tonight's game remains a contender for the Super Bowl. Greg Cosell, NFL Films joins Ian to preview tonight's massive game. He also breaks down their close win over the Colts, Sam Darnold's performance and what stalled the offense in that game...

The Seahawks take on the Rams tomorrow night in the biggest game of the season - for both teams. Gregg breaks down the postseason potential matchups. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Gregg to react to WSU hiring Kirby Moore, the latest with Sherrone Moore, where Jedd Fisch would rank among Michigan interest and previews the CFP. Plus, how much longer will the Army Navy game be a stand alone Saturday game and could we see a shift ...

Gregg Bell is in for Ian! Gregg and Jess are back together after the Army Navy game and recount that experience. Gregg thinks the Rams have been holding Davante Adams out of practice so they can have him a full-go on Thursday night against the Seahawks. Gregg says the secret sauce for Seattle is Nick Emmanwori. Gregg also gives observations of the game on Sunday, some of which may have gone unnoticed.  Jor...

Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! Hugh doesn't like any negative rhetoric around the Seahawks team right now, considering some numbers he has that proves they're a dang good football team. Might have been a lousy game, but they won and it's time to move on. He also acknowledges that the Rams have the right to be called the best team in the NFL right now. He also says it's pretty eas...

Gregg and Jessamyn are live from radio row for tomorrow's Army Navy game! Army Superintendent General Steven Gilland joins the show to discuss how special this game is for the cadets participating.  Mike Mayock, Former NFL Executive sits down to discuss the historic Army Navy game, his experience attending, his military connections and the state of college football as well.  Nate Boyer, former Seahawk and Green ...

Ian gives his thoughts about the flooding in the region and on the Sherrone Moore situation.  Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins the show to talk about Phillip Rivers possibly starting for the Colts on Sunday, and more!  The Daily Power Play after a big Kraken win last night.  Brandon Funston from the Athletic joins to answer your fantasy football questions before the first round of the fantasy playoffs.&n...

Stewart Mandel, of The Athletic joins Ian to give his assessment of the college football playoff rankings, those who opted out of bowl games and the Washington State head coaching search. Luke Falk, Former WSU and NFL QB tells Ian why he's gunning for the Washington State head coaching job, what it takes and why he believes he's the right fit. BREAKING: Sherrone Moore was fired from Michigan today due to an 'inapprop...

Ian gives thanks so Chambers Bay for contributing to the Mayor of Maple Valley golf tournament. Chris Crawford pops by to react to the Harry Ford trade and the return the Mariners got. Also, what catcher prospects still exist in the Mariners' system?  WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell joins Ian to discuss the latest in Cougar athletics and their search for both a new Head Coach and Athletic Director. Plus, a deep dive into the ...

Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen! Hugh reacts to the news of Jimmy Rogers leaving WSU for Iowa State. Ian shares his feelings as well regarding support for the program in the current college landscape. He also discusses teams opting out of their bowls, specifically Notre Dame and how it would play out of things were done this way in the NFL. He thinks the playoff seeding committee got it right this year.  Hugh Millen continu...

Greg Cosell, NFL Films joins us on a Football Friday to break down the latest we've seen from the Seahawks, from the most recent shutout of the Vikings to what the team looks like overall. He dives into some mishaps we saw on the offensive line and whether we'll see a change there. In addition, Greg tells us what stood out from two specific players on the defensive side of the ball. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny rea...

Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum tells Ian his thoughts on the likelihood Julian Love plays this weekend, especially as they face the woeful Falcons. How likely is it the Seahawks could contend for real this year? We look around the league at contenders in the NFC and where Seattle could actually land when it comes to slotting things out this postseason. What is the ceiling for Nick Emmanwori?  Brandon Huffman, National Rec...

Nick Emmanwori, Seahawks safety joins Ian to discuss his season so far, the team as a whole and how he takes the comparisons he gets to some defensive greats of the past. He also talks about how physical he likes to play and why he feels disrespected when teams try to use a wide receiver to block him.  Stewart Mandel, The Athletic tells Ian what he expects in this year's CFP, gives us the latest on the coaching carousel and pu...

How high in the NFL should the Seahawks be ranked? Who else should we be watching?  Coug Talk with Mkristo Bruce and Alex Brink! The guys break down the Cougars' end of season as they became bowl eligible, what this season has meant in Jimmy Rogers' first year at the helm for WSU.  The Daily Power Play! Head Coach Lane Lambert told Mike Benton where he stands when it comes to the trade market.  John Lund, PFB Wire - ...

Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh and Ian discuss Lane Kiffin's choice to leave Ole Miss for greener pastures at LSU. Hugh has no problem with the free market choice, but he and Ian both point to the changes in college football and the schedule that's harming the game. Hugh dives into people talking out of both sides of their mouths when it comes to college football.  The Seahawks shutout the Vikings this weekend while the ...