Seattle Dragons get quarterback Brandon Silvers in XFL draft
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Seattle Dragons get quarterback Brandon Silvers in XFL draft

The Seattle Dragons have been assigned a quarterback to kick off the XFL draft Tuesday morning. The Dragons get former Troy University quarterback Brandon Silvers. He was a four -year starter at Troy University, where he passed for 10,677 yards with a 64.4% completion rating and compiled 71 touchdowns with a passer rating of 135.8. Silvers led the Trojans to their best record in school history (11-2, 7-1 Sun Belt). After spending time with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, he started three games for the AAF's Memphis Express last year (777 yards, 4 TDs) and signed with the New York Jets prior to training camp in 2019. The XFL draft officially begins at 7 a.m. Tuesday and will end Wednesday afternoon. Each team will select 71 players in the two-day draft.

The Seattle Dragons have been assigned a quarterback to kick off the XFL draft Tuesday morning. The Dragons get former Troy University quarterback Brandon Silvers. He was a four -year starter at Troy University, where he passed for 10,677 yards with a 64.4% completion rating and compiled 71 touchdowns with a passer rating of 135.8. Silvers led the Trojans to their best record in school history (11-2, 7-1 Sun Belt). After spending time with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, he started three games for the AAF's Memphis Express last year (777 yards, 4 TDs) and signed with the New York Jets prior to training camp in 2019. The XFL draft officially begins at 7 a.m. Tuesday and will end Wednesday afternoon. Each team will select 71 players in the two-day draft.

California college athlete `fair pay` bill goes to governor
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California college athlete `fair pay` bill goes to governor

Gov. Gavin Newsom has not said whether he will sign it. But the NCAA Board Of Governors is already urging him not to, sending him a letter Wednesday saying the bill "would erase the critical distinction between college and professional athletics" and would have drastic consequences for California's colleges and universities.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has not said whether he will sign it. But the NCAA Board Of Governors is already urging him not to, sending him a letter Wednesday saying the bill "would erase the critical distinction between college and professional athletics" and would have drastic consequences for California's colleges and universities.

Chris Petersen says being a head coach can `become very heavy`
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Chris Petersen says being a head coach can `become very heavy`

Chris Petersen says he was ready for a break after 40 years of being involved with football. Petersen spoke Tuesday about his surprising decision to resign as Washington`s coach after six seasons with the Huskies. The 55-year-old Petersen has been a head coach for 14 seasons at Boise State and Washington. He`s been involved with coaching for more than 30 years overall after his playing career ended.Petersen said he remembered watching film at home with his dad, who was a small-college coach in California, and that over the years being a head coach can "become very heavy."

Chris Petersen says he was ready for a break after 40 years of being involved with football. Petersen spoke Tuesday about his surprising decision to resign as Washington`s coach after six seasons with the Huskies. The 55-year-old Petersen has been a head coach for 14 seasons at Boise State and Washington. He`s been involved with coaching for more than 30 years overall after his playing career ended.Petersen said he remembered watching film at home with his dad, who was a small-college coach in California, and that over the years being a head coach can "become very heavy."

One-on-one with Seattle Dragons QB, WR
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One-on-one with Seattle Dragons QB, WR

Q13 Sports Director Aaron Levine had the chance to chat with two players from Seattle's upcoming XFL team.

Q13 Sports Director Aaron Levine had the chance to chat with two players from Seattle's upcoming XFL team.

Living a purposeful life: Seahawks star Tyler Lockett writes book of poetry
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Living a purposeful life: Seahawks star Tyler Lockett writes book of poetry

Tyler Lockett is known around town and the country as a gifted wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks. Now, hes adding published poet to his rsum. Locketts book of poetry, Reflection, goes on sale next week (Oct. 15) in local book stores and on Amazon. As The Seattle Times reports, Lockett recently left copies of his books in his teammates lockers as gifts. The fifth-year receiver has been writing poetry for nearly a decade. His passion dates back to his senior year of high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lockett has shared videos on social media of him performing poetry over the years.

Tyler Lockett is known around town and the country as a gifted wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks. Now, hes adding published poet to his rsum. Locketts book of poetry, Reflection, goes on sale next week (Oct. 15) in local book stores and on Amazon. As The Seattle Times reports, Lockett recently left copies of his books in his teammates lockers as gifts. The fifth-year receiver has been writing poetry for nearly a decade. His passion dates back to his senior year of high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lockett has shared videos on social media of him performing poetry over the years.

Winless Wolves take a new approach to restore football glory
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Winless Wolves take a new approach to restore football glory

A new season means new beginnings for any team, but few football teams need a reset quite like the South Kitsap Wolves, owners of the longest losing streak in the state.

A new season means new beginnings for any team, but few football teams need a reset quite like the South Kitsap Wolves, owners of the longest losing streak in the state.

Seahawks-Packers playoff history
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Seahawks-Packers playoff history

As the Seahawks head to Green Bay for the divisional round of the playoffs, it's worth recapping the NFC rivalry between the two teams.

As the Seahawks head to Green Bay for the divisional round of the playoffs, it's worth recapping the NFC rivalry between the two teams.

Female quarterback makes Fife High School history
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Female quarterback makes Fife High School history

The Trojans were playing against Clover Park when Fife's starting quarterback injured his shoulder, so head coach Kent Nevin called backup quarterback Brynna Nixon.

The Trojans were playing against Clover Park when Fife's starting quarterback injured his shoulder, so head coach Kent Nevin called backup quarterback Brynna Nixon.