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Lindsay Schnell

Lindsay Schnell

Joined: Dec 11, 2013

Staff writer Lindsay Schnell joined SI in 2014 as a national college sports writer after covering Oregon State athletics for The Oregonian.

Washington expects no dropoff on defense despite high-caliber departures
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Washington expects no dropoff on defense despite high-caliber departures

Washington will be well-represented with NFL draftees on the defensive side, but the Huskies think the unit will remain strong in 2017.

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How will UCLA retool after key personnel losses?
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How will UCLA retool after key personnel losses?

UCLA Bruins basketball: How will coach Steve Alford replace Lonzo Ball, T.J. Leaf, Bryce Alford and others?

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Can Saint Mary's center Jock Landale improve after stellar junior season?
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Can Saint Mary's center Jock Landale improve after stellar junior season?

Saint Mary's Gaels: With star big man Jock Landale back as a senior, coach Randy Bennett's team is poised for another strong season in 2017-18.

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How Kevin King, the hidden gem of an NFL-bound secondary, became a draft late riser
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How Kevin King, the hidden gem of an NFL-bound secondary, became a draft late riser

Sidney Jones and Budda Baker hogged the spotlight as the NFL-ready stars of Washington's shutdown secondary last fall, but as the 2017 draft approaches, their teammate Kevin King is shooting into the Round 1 discussion.

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Gabe Marks was the best quote in college football. Will that fly once he's on an NFL team?
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Gabe Marks was the best quote in college football. Will that fly once he's on an NFL team?

No one could ever accuse Washington State WR Gabe Marks of having too little personality. But will the NFL push back against his free-speaking ways?

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Hitting a higher gear: After 2016 playoff run, Washington aims to finish the job in 2017
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Hitting a higher gear: After 2016 playoff run, Washington aims to finish the job in 2017

After falling short in the College Football Playoff to Alabama in 2015, Clemson used the defeat to spark its run to the national championship in 2016. Washington hopes to utilize its playoff loss to the Crimson Tide the same way this year.

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JuJu Smith-Schuster showing off his skills and his personality ahead of NFL draft
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JuJu Smith-Schuster showing off his skills and his personality ahead of NFL draft

Receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster may be among the youngest players entering the NFL draft, but he's treating the process like a veteran, showing off both his skill on the field and personality off the field.

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Can Xavier ride its NCAA tournament momentum to future success?
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Can Xavier ride its NCAA tournament momentum to future success?

After its surprising run to the Eight Eight in the 2017 NCAA tournament, where does Xavier basketball go from there? A lot may hinge on whether Trevon Bluiett returns.

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After 18 years, Gonzaga—and one longtime follower—can finally celebrate a Final Four berth
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After 18 years, Gonzaga—and one longtime follower—can finally celebrate a Final Four berth

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How Kelsey Plum and Sydney Wiese transformed their programs; Sweet 16 reset
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How Kelsey Plum and Sydney Wiese transformed their programs; Sweet 16 reset

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Former USC stars Jackson, Smith-Schuster enjoying pre-draft process
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Former USC stars Jackson, Smith-Schuster enjoying pre-draft process

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Far from home, Texas's Lashann Higgs found new family, future through basketball
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Far from home, Texas's Lashann Higgs found new family, future through basketball

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