Sunday Seattle Sports Snapshot Comparison

It's probably not a fair fight to put King 5's Fifth Quarter vs Fox 13's Seattle Sports Live Sports on Sunday nights. King's show comes on about 20 minutes after NBC Sunday Night Football, but without knowing ratings, not sure how much lead-in it holds -- likely plenty enough though. Combined with the longtime sports guru and host Paul Silvi and Hawks HOFer Walter Jones, paying ex-Hawks hero and radio voice Steve Raible joining in, doing the show live on tape from Lumen right after the game, and the station's partnership with the team which provides live player guests, they kinda have it all. I think Jones, while a great player, is not a very good analyst, relying on cliches and the obvious. They should hire Matt Hasselbeck. He's much more insightful and current. Show needs a more astute talent upgrade.

Allyssa Smith-Charlston hosts for 13, but seems to me Aaron Levine should host because he is more equal to Paul in longevity and experience here. He was featured at Lumen with a fringe former Hawk, not close to the stature of Jones. They included plenty of locker room interviews but all pre-taped of course, not the live feel. The show also offers other weekend highlights, e.g. UW, which differentiates it from Seahawks-only King.

Both shows execute their missions and are good for Seattle fans who want the most from the Hawks and a wrap on the football weekend.

The difference really is that King pays lots for Jones, Raible and team access. Hard to top that any given Sunday.

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