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12:20pm

Thu October 20, 2011
Sports with Art Thiel

Preview: 'Biggest Huskies game in years' this weekend

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The Washington Huskies take on Stanford in California this Saturday. They're hoping for a much better showing than last season's embarrassing 41-0 loss at Husky Stadium.

Standing in their way is the best quarterback since John Elway, according to KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel.

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9:00pm

Thu October 13, 2011
Sports with Art Thiel

One for the record books: Aaron Curry a bust for Seahawks

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"The biggest draft bust in Seahawks history."

That's how KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel describes the team's trade this week of disappointing linebacker Aaron Curry to the Oakland Raiders. The Hawks got almost nothing in return.

Just two years ago, Curry was a top draft pick for the Seahawks. But he couldn't live up to the hype.

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1:12pm

Thu October 13, 2011
Sports with Art Thiel

Preview: Aaron Curry biggest draft bust in Seahawks history

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He couldn't live up to the hype. The Seahawks have traded disappointing linebacker Aaron Curry to the Oakland Raiders for almost nothing in return. Just two years ago, the Hawks selected Curry as the No. 4 overall pick in the NFL draft.

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9:00pm

Thu October 6, 2011
Sports with Art Thiel

WSU off to strong start despite quarterback controversy

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Washington State University is enjoying the best start to its football season since 2006. The Cougars are 3-1 heading into Saturday's game at UCLA. And they're doing it with their backup quarterback.

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11:03am

Thu October 6, 2011
Sports with Art Thiel

Preview: WSU starts season strong

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Washington State University's football program is off to its best start since 2006. Following an improbable win against Colorado last week, the Cougars are preparing to take on UCLA this weekend, under the leadership of backup quarterback Marshall Lobbestael.

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9:00pm

Thu September 29, 2011
Sports with Art Thiel

Mariners in 2012: Newbies show promise, veterans pose problems

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The Mariners had a dismal 2011 season. They lost more than 90 games for the third time in four years. Attendance hit a new low at Safeco Field.

Now that the season is over, fans are looking ahead to 2012 with a little more optimism. The team has made a lot of young acquisitions who look promising. But KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says some old problems remain.

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12:06pm

Thu September 29, 2011
Sports with Art Thiel

Preview: Will young talent help Mariners bounce back?

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Now that the dismal 2011 season has come to a close, we're looking ahead to what 2012 might hold for the Mariners.

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9:00pm

Thu September 22, 2011
Sports with Art Thiel

After shocking end to season, future uncertain for Seattle Storm

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They may have won it all in 2010, but this year the Seattle Storm reverted back to their old habit of exiting the playoffs in the first round. They've done it six out of the last seven years.

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says injuries and exhaustion were big factors.

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