The Ian Furness Show

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 easy to sp...

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. ...

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 fir...

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 f...

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 Di...

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 t...

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'N...

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?&...

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 lat...

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 m...

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 Seahawks made some moves and Ian explains why. We have a slightly different show today, and it's a good time to highlight some high school football. Ian explains just how big the sport is in our state. There are some good storylines this season. Todd Milles joins Ian to preview the high school games of the weekend, plus the best storylines we just might not have heard. We hit the Dailt Power P...

How much of the Seahawks good record is from a favorable schedule? When do you eat Thanksgiving dinner?  Cougar Roundtable with Alex Brink and Mkristo Bruce ahead of WSU's final regular season game against the Beavers.  Daily Power Play: is Jared McCann back on Wednesday?  John Lund from PFB wire joins the show to talk NFL, NFC West, Thanksgiving dinner time, and more!  What ti...

Hugh Millen joins Ian for Hardcore Football! He discusses the Seahawks 8-3 record thus far and what it looks like considering their opponents in the win/loss category. He grades Cam Ward in his game against the Seahawks, as well as the grind of a football season. Ian wants Hugh to elaborate on the way the Seahawks are using Devon Witherspoon, and Hugh sure does.  Hugh remains with Ian to brea...

Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to talk about Sam Darnold's performance against the Rams on Sunday, and looks ahead to the matchup agains the Titans.  Danny O'Neil from the Dang Apostrophe joins the show to talk Seahawks past and present, Josh Naylor re-signing and more.  Daily Power Play.  Rob Rang, FOX Sports NFL Draft analyst joins to break down the prospects he's wathc...

Ian provides more insight on what we learned about the new broadcasting schedule for the Mariners next year. Joe Sheehan helped us with his latest article, which includes the fact the Yankees have 8 different options for viewing games and the Mariners could have up to 7. What's your drop dead number to spend on a package to view all Mariners' games next season?  Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spe...

MLB has a new television deal and while it's confusing, Ian tries to make sense of it for you, especially what it will cost. Jerry Dipoto joined Chuck and Buck this morning and we listen back to what he had to say about the next potential moves.  Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to discuss the weekend that was in college football, who to look at when it comes to the CFP and where Washin...

We hear from Josh Naylor after he and the Mariners agreed to a 5-year contract extension. Ian says this is the biggest win of the year for the team moving forward.  Talking Cougs with Alex Brink!  Brink gives us some insight on the Cougar win over Louisiana Tech this weekend, a preview of what's to come in the final two games of the season and where the Cougs stand in their search for a...

Hugh Millen, Hardcore Football! Hugh is not happy with the Sam Darnold critics and is of firm belief that he's not 'seeing ghosts' as what defined him in the past.  Hugh Millen continues on with some analysis on the officiating we saw in the Seahawks game yesterday. He explains certain plays and why the play calls were made. Hugh also dives deep into the film on the game yesterday, dissecting...

Greg Cosell, NFL Films  says the Seahawks matchup with the Rams is the best game of the week. He takes a deep dive into the Seahawks roster and breaks down the obvious standouts, as well as those who might not splash across the headlines. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny tamps down on what has been reported regarding Jedd Fisch and what's most likely in his future. He's firmly in the...

Is it fair to compare this year's Seahawks team to that of 2012? There are signs, as the Seahawks take on the Rams this weekend and are both tied for first place in the NFC West in the middle of November. We can actually watch a great football game without being stressed about the postseason implications tied to the results. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian for a preview of the Seahaw...

Dan Wilson didn't win manager of the year, as announced yesterday and Ian gets it. He likes him a lot, especially in the situation in which he was put. If Cal Raleigh doesn't win the MVP tomorrow, can a Mariner ever win it? How real is the east coast bias in baseball?  Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to break down the weekend that was in college football, where our local teams stand an...

Is gambling in sports more prevalent than we've previously seen? What is micro-betting and where should the line be drawn?  Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to give his perspective on sports gambling as it applies to baseball. Micro-betting can have a negative impact on all sports. He also gives us an in-depth breakdown of the World Series and whether the best team won. ...

Hugh Millen joins Ian to share thoughts and memories of Lenny Wilkens. The stories run deep in the roots.  Hugh tells Ian about what makes Jaxon Smith-Njigba such a special player.  Finally, Hugh breaks down the defensive scheme the Seahawks drew up against Arizona this weekend, as well as how difficult this defense is to prepare for.  Mike Sando, The Athletic joins Ian to talk abou...

Greg Cosell talks to Ian about Rashid Shaheed and what makes the Seahawks offense so good as well as what to expect from the Arizona Cardinals. Danny O'Neil from The Dang Apostrophe   joins Ian to describe how in love Seattle is with Sam Darnold and how Arizona broke up with Kyler Murray over text. Also, a NYC trash update! Rob Rang of Fox Sports   speaks with Ian about how the Shaheed t...