OK OK I get it. The Seahawks should have run the ball. Yes Patriot fans, I understand that. Yes Bronco fans, I see that Pete Carrol meme you posted, about him throwing you the fast food instead of handing it off, funny...
Here's the main deal, it was a great play. Rookie cornerback Malcolm Butler made the play of his life. He saw the play coming, aggressively went after it, and beat Ricardo Lockette to the ball and physically beat him for the ball. Great play. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if Oakland offered him a huge paycheck because of it.
The play call though? One time out left, 14 seconds, 2nd and goal from the 1 yard line. Down by four. 3 plays, to get in. The entire defense geared to stop 1 man. What would you call? For me, it wouldn't have been the crossing rub. It still would have been a pass though. I would have run a play action bootleg to the left and give STRICT orders to Wilson to throw it to a wide open receiver, run it in ONLY if he's got an open lane, or throw it away. If you don't score, it's about a 5 second play, which is a long play considering the time but throwing the ball away stops the clock and conserves the ONLY timeout you have left. With about 9 seconds left and on 3rd down, give the ball directly to Lynch, not a read option, which NE had been blowing up all day, but directly to Lynch following Will Tukuafu up the A gap on the left side of the line. If he doesn't get in, use the timeout to conserve what's left of clock, which by average would be about 3-5 seconds. At this point, I would struggle between trying to ram it in again, or throw a fade to Chris Matthews, who had a breakout game in the Super Bowl. I guess it would depend on the result of 3rd down. Either way though, Monday morning quarterbacks would all debate the decision making.
I did, I mean come on, the best RB in the game, biggest bully as a RB anyway. Give him the ball! Really looking at the time and scenario's going into that, you've got to understand why. After the gut punch feeling faded and I started looking at it a bit more objectively, I asked myself what I would call, and the above scenario came to mind. I can't see any other way to save the clock and still get more than 2 chances at punching it in. I guess you could run it on 2nd down, call a timeout and throw it on 3rd and hope you can run it or throw the fade on third. I would not though, I'd go the earlier described route.
I've also heard the ridiculous story about they the Seahawks wanted to make Russel Wilson the MVP instead of Marshawn Lynch because Wilson is a better ambassador of the Seahawks. Lynch's malcontent attitude had been a distraction leading up to the game. Had it really though? Most those "press members" that were torturing him for a soundbite weren't sports reporters, they were there for Vogue, or Esquire or some other stupid mag/tv show that no one in there right mind cares about. So the garbage they were spewing wasn't a real distraction anyway. I also don't believe Pete Carrol would make a franchise decision like that in the 32 seconds he had to make it. I think both he and Beville (who I've thought is an at best, below average play caller for three years) thought it was the right decision for the win.
Did it work? Nope. Would they be heroes if it did? Probably. Look at the decision to run "refrigerator" Perry instead of Walter Peyton in the '85 Super Bowl. The dude was a defensive tackle. He could have fumbled, but he didn't. He scored and the Bears won. Ditka was a genius. Though he second guesses that decision now because he thinks Walter Peyton deserved the score and the MVP, at the time he defended it by saying it was the right one for the team. I'd bet if the Seahawks had scored, people would be saying genius for not calling the ever expected run and scoring. It didn't work, therefor they are fools.
As for the off season so far, who would you resign? Two contracts of import are up. Russel Wilson, who could be the face of the Seahawks and the league as the best of the next generation of QB's, or the almost 30 year old RB whose Beast Mode destroys defenses and helps the team in several ways. You can do both, but you can't do both for long term without hand cuffing your finances. You already have the highest paid defensive backfield in the league, do you want the highest paid offensive backfield in the league? If so, where is the money for the offensive or defensive line? WR's or LB's?
All in All, Go Seahawks!!!
Monday, February 23, 2015
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Sea!! Hawks!!!
Go Seahawks!!
First, The NFC championship game was once again one of the most fantastically fascinating feats of football ever seen. It was 55 minutes of the worst football I have seen out of them since the Dan McGuire years. 3 of the 4 INT's Russel Wilson threw were bounced off the WR's hands into the air and had a fun tip drill for the defense. The 4th was a terrible throw. Just trrable (said in a Charles Barkley voice). Kearse redeemed himself in catching a TD in OT to send the Packers ... well, packing.
I doubt anything in the Super Bowl can match that 5 minutes of football. Nobody is even talking about that though. Every one is concerned with the newest "cheating" scandal coming out from the Patriots organization. Deflategate is the latest thing to come out of Foxburough since Spygate of 2007. Even though they have appeared in 2 Super Bowls since getting caught spying on other teams practices, they haven't won since 2005. Not saying that it correlates (yes I am), I'm just saying that it should be acknowledged that coincidence.
That being said, is it really a big deal? Former NFL journeyman QB Jeff Blake did an interview saying that all teams do it. Before 2005, when the NFL mandated that the teams each provide their own 12 game balls and they would supply 8 K balls to each game, the NFL supplied 24 game balls to each game. Jeff Blake said that he would get a bag with the balls in it and the rest of the QB's and he would dump them out to check them. He said most of the time they were too hard, so they'd let a little air out and squeeze it to check them. They wouldn't check the PSI (pounds per square inch) or anything, just to make sure they felt right. There was no deceptive tactics involved, there was no malice involved. Just trying to make sure they felt right. I believe the same thing happened here.
The NFL ref's are also reported to give the balls a nice squeeze to make sure they feel right.
So no one except the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts really cares about this. Ironically, the losers of the last two games against the Pats.
Is this cheated? I don't know how to answer this. I would say, I guess. If you are driving 65 in a 60 MPH zone and get pulled over, you'll get a ticket. Even if you are getting passed in the next lane. However are you putting more people in danger than the idiot passing you? Is it something everyone else is doing as well? That's the crux of this. Everyone is doing it. It really isn't that big of a deal. However because it is from the Patriots and Bill Belicheat, they have a slight reputation doing anything to win. If you get pulled over for going 5 over the speed limit while also having 10 other speeding tickets, they may revoke your license. So is this a big deal, not really. Is this a big deal for the Patriots? Potentially.
I put more on the NFL for not actually checking the balls. They squeeze them before the games. They don't stick an air gauge into it and check the PSI. If they are holding someone responsible for doing the same thing, they need to check themselves.
This coming after the same season where they suspended Adrian Peterson for his off the field issues, reinstated him and within 24 hours suspended him indefinitely. Did he beat his child? Maybe, from the pictures I'd say yes. Did the NFL mishandle the situation? Yes. What about Ray Rice? There is video (click at your own risk) evidence where his then girlfriend, now wife, and he walks into an elevator and get into an argument and he knocks her out. Closed fisted decks her. Instead of showing any kind of remorse, he looks pissed she couldn't get up. When the elevator doors open, he pulls her out by her hair. Doesn't pick her up out of concern, or even try to revive her. Drags her out by her hair. TMZ released the video that the NFL said didn't exist. The NFL didn't discipline Ray Rice until the media released that video.
While this situation isn't nearly as sad nor as bad as those situations, they have still mishandled this situation and good ol' Roger Godell is looking worse and worse.
To top that off, they won't leave Marshawn Lynch's paycheck alone!! He is clearly talking to the media as per his contract. Yes that is a bit of sarcasm but the fact they fine him for his lack of participation and the brand of hat, HIS brand, is ridiculous. I get the participation is part of the deal, however the dude clearly has an issue with mobs of people in his face. When he gives an interview that is one on one or where he is in control, he gives great soundbites and is engaging and warm. I think the NFL needs to back off of him and leave him be. Quinton Gather, former Utes RB and current coach on the Weber State staff, is good friends with him from their childhood. He interviewed on a station that I accidentally came upon (which I won't mention because of their heresy) and mentioned many of these same facts. He even told a story of when the Utes were playing Washington in Seattle Marshawn Lynch came into the hotel where the team was staying and was engaging, warm, kind and inviting. Just don't inundate him stupid media types that get into the Super Bowl media week.
With all of that being said, I'm saying GO SEAHAWKS!!!!
First, The NFC championship game was once again one of the most fantastically fascinating feats of football ever seen. It was 55 minutes of the worst football I have seen out of them since the Dan McGuire years. 3 of the 4 INT's Russel Wilson threw were bounced off the WR's hands into the air and had a fun tip drill for the defense. The 4th was a terrible throw. Just trrable (said in a Charles Barkley voice). Kearse redeemed himself in catching a TD in OT to send the Packers ... well, packing.
I doubt anything in the Super Bowl can match that 5 minutes of football. Nobody is even talking about that though. Every one is concerned with the newest "cheating" scandal coming out from the Patriots organization. Deflategate is the latest thing to come out of Foxburough since Spygate of 2007. Even though they have appeared in 2 Super Bowls since getting caught spying on other teams practices, they haven't won since 2005. Not saying that it correlates (yes I am), I'm just saying that it should be acknowledged that coincidence.
That being said, is it really a big deal? Former NFL journeyman QB Jeff Blake did an interview saying that all teams do it. Before 2005, when the NFL mandated that the teams each provide their own 12 game balls and they would supply 8 K balls to each game, the NFL supplied 24 game balls to each game. Jeff Blake said that he would get a bag with the balls in it and the rest of the QB's and he would dump them out to check them. He said most of the time they were too hard, so they'd let a little air out and squeeze it to check them. They wouldn't check the PSI (pounds per square inch) or anything, just to make sure they felt right. There was no deceptive tactics involved, there was no malice involved. Just trying to make sure they felt right. I believe the same thing happened here.
The NFL ref's are also reported to give the balls a nice squeeze to make sure they feel right.
So no one except the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts really cares about this. Ironically, the losers of the last two games against the Pats.
Is this cheated? I don't know how to answer this. I would say, I guess. If you are driving 65 in a 60 MPH zone and get pulled over, you'll get a ticket. Even if you are getting passed in the next lane. However are you putting more people in danger than the idiot passing you? Is it something everyone else is doing as well? That's the crux of this. Everyone is doing it. It really isn't that big of a deal. However because it is from the Patriots and Bill Belicheat, they have a slight reputation doing anything to win. If you get pulled over for going 5 over the speed limit while also having 10 other speeding tickets, they may revoke your license. So is this a big deal, not really. Is this a big deal for the Patriots? Potentially.
I put more on the NFL for not actually checking the balls. They squeeze them before the games. They don't stick an air gauge into it and check the PSI. If they are holding someone responsible for doing the same thing, they need to check themselves.
This coming after the same season where they suspended Adrian Peterson for his off the field issues, reinstated him and within 24 hours suspended him indefinitely. Did he beat his child? Maybe, from the pictures I'd say yes. Did the NFL mishandle the situation? Yes. What about Ray Rice? There is video (click at your own risk) evidence where his then girlfriend, now wife, and he walks into an elevator and get into an argument and he knocks her out. Closed fisted decks her. Instead of showing any kind of remorse, he looks pissed she couldn't get up. When the elevator doors open, he pulls her out by her hair. Doesn't pick her up out of concern, or even try to revive her. Drags her out by her hair. TMZ released the video that the NFL said didn't exist. The NFL didn't discipline Ray Rice until the media released that video.
While this situation isn't nearly as sad nor as bad as those situations, they have still mishandled this situation and good ol' Roger Godell is looking worse and worse.
To top that off, they won't leave Marshawn Lynch's paycheck alone!! He is clearly talking to the media as per his contract. Yes that is a bit of sarcasm but the fact they fine him for his lack of participation and the brand of hat, HIS brand, is ridiculous. I get the participation is part of the deal, however the dude clearly has an issue with mobs of people in his face. When he gives an interview that is one on one or where he is in control, he gives great soundbites and is engaging and warm. I think the NFL needs to back off of him and leave him be. Quinton Gather, former Utes RB and current coach on the Weber State staff, is good friends with him from their childhood. He interviewed on a station that I accidentally came upon (which I won't mention because of their heresy) and mentioned many of these same facts. He even told a story of when the Utes were playing Washington in Seattle Marshawn Lynch came into the hotel where the team was staying and was engaging, warm, kind and inviting. Just don't inundate him stupid media types that get into the Super Bowl media week.
With all of that being said, I'm saying GO SEAHAWKS!!!!
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Let's get this over with
This holiday season has been a bit dramatic for fans of the University of Utah football program. A local radio station here in Utah, which I won't mention because the lack of professionalism from them (just an opinion blog, not a professional saying this), "reported" that Kyle Whittingham would most likely not return to the U. I've already mentioned this in a previous post and won't go back into that detail because of it. It is relevant here however.
First, I am not critical of a journalist who posts something shocking that proves to be wrong. It happens. Your job as a journalist, or as they are now called "media members", is to gather information from insiders that the public doesn't have access to. The good ones release this information before any one else does. A journalist fact checks, media members speculate. To fact check you need to gather as much information from as many sources as possible. It seems as though this did not happen in this case. It seems as though three specific media members have acted very irresponsibly and released speculation before confirming it from other sources.
I am very critical of sensational media who mistake themselves as journalists. I don't think it has a place in journalism. Sure, Steven Colbert and Jon Stewart are great entertainment, but they aren't journalists who report the news. They react to the news. It's a very important distinction. It has it's place and it works. Jim Rome seems to have found his niche doing similar things in the sports world. It's great and it's fun.
In this case it seems to be a case of mistaken identity with a media source. The radio station in question has several media members I respect because of their talent. Some of which I respect but don't enjoy their brand of entertainment. It happens. My issue, as well as many other peoples issues are this, the report is thus far unfounded. First it was the Tweet heard round Salt Lake, next it was the newspaper article based on said tweet, followed by the radio jockey confirming the reports. Next thing that happened was Dr Hill release a statement saying that these rumors "have no validity." Even if these rumors become true, it was released in a very unprofessional way.
I say this not because of the statement released by Dr Chris Hill, I say it because of the counter information coming out from every other media outlet in the SLC area. It seems as though the facts were not checked. Another media member, who used to work very closely with the original Tweeter, tweeted "My most reliable source told me today that @Utah_Football rumars are wildly overblown and they would be shocked to see Whitt resign or be fired." This was before Dr Hills statement. It was also one of several tweets/reports from other media sources outside of this one station.
Since the statement by Dr Hill, the radio station has done everything they can to perpetuate the rumors because they got lambasted by the Utah Faithful on twitter. I myself have been blocked by the media member who tweeted out The Tweet heard round Salt Lake. I find that humorous in many ways that I won't get into. If you can't say something nice....
The crux of all of this is that it's recruiting season. I watched the Army East West high school all star game today and USC, Georgia, Ohio State and several others received verbal commitments during the game. Two of the Utah High School athletes that participated in that game did not list Utah, Utah State or BYU as major options for schools. That's another issue that I won't get into here, but it needs to be fixed. Utah has a recruit from Texas that lit up twitterverse during his high school bowl game that follows closely what is going on. I can see the drama turning some kids and their parents off from Utah.
We also don't have either offensive or defensive coordinators in place. Recruits don't know what offense they would be in. This drama seems to have put the Head Coach position in question as well, which makes it worse. They don't know if the coach will be back next year. Unless they are die hard fans of the school and want to play there no matter what, the commits Utah already has may be rethinking. In fact, several have been reported to have visits to Oregon State ironically enough.
This could be put to end really quickly by someone who hates all things media related. I doubt he hates journalists, he just hates the sensational and social media aspects of his job. That is very well documented. In my opinion, Coach Kyle Whittingham needs to make those hires/promotions quickly. Not just to get the systems in place, but to also get his recruits on board. It would address these rumors without addressing them directly, which I think he would rather do. He seems to get chippy in press conferences when asked about things he deems irrelevant.
I say let him ignore this. Let him treat this as the nuisance it has become for him. Just make those hires/promotions quickly and announce them immediately. Even if it's just the defensive side and he wants to take his time on the offense to get it right for once, announce it. If he is staying at Utah.
The longer we wait for any word from the program outside of the AD, the more worried I am getting. I am not alone in this either, several Utah Faithful have expressed their sense of dread at the fact we may be looking at an entire new system coming off a 9-4 season and one of the best defensive performances we've seen in Utah since 2008.
Lets get this over with. Go Utes!!!
First, I am not critical of a journalist who posts something shocking that proves to be wrong. It happens. Your job as a journalist, or as they are now called "media members", is to gather information from insiders that the public doesn't have access to. The good ones release this information before any one else does. A journalist fact checks, media members speculate. To fact check you need to gather as much information from as many sources as possible. It seems as though this did not happen in this case. It seems as though three specific media members have acted very irresponsibly and released speculation before confirming it from other sources.
I am very critical of sensational media who mistake themselves as journalists. I don't think it has a place in journalism. Sure, Steven Colbert and Jon Stewart are great entertainment, but they aren't journalists who report the news. They react to the news. It's a very important distinction. It has it's place and it works. Jim Rome seems to have found his niche doing similar things in the sports world. It's great and it's fun.
In this case it seems to be a case of mistaken identity with a media source. The radio station in question has several media members I respect because of their talent. Some of which I respect but don't enjoy their brand of entertainment. It happens. My issue, as well as many other peoples issues are this, the report is thus far unfounded. First it was the Tweet heard round Salt Lake, next it was the newspaper article based on said tweet, followed by the radio jockey confirming the reports. Next thing that happened was Dr Hill release a statement saying that these rumors "have no validity." Even if these rumors become true, it was released in a very unprofessional way.
I say this not because of the statement released by Dr Chris Hill, I say it because of the counter information coming out from every other media outlet in the SLC area. It seems as though the facts were not checked. Another media member, who used to work very closely with the original Tweeter, tweeted "My most reliable source told me today that @Utah_Football rumars are wildly overblown and they would be shocked to see Whitt resign or be fired." This was before Dr Hills statement. It was also one of several tweets/reports from other media sources outside of this one station.
Since the statement by Dr Hill, the radio station has done everything they can to perpetuate the rumors because they got lambasted by the Utah Faithful on twitter. I myself have been blocked by the media member who tweeted out The Tweet heard round Salt Lake. I find that humorous in many ways that I won't get into. If you can't say something nice....
The crux of all of this is that it's recruiting season. I watched the Army East West high school all star game today and USC, Georgia, Ohio State and several others received verbal commitments during the game. Two of the Utah High School athletes that participated in that game did not list Utah, Utah State or BYU as major options for schools. That's another issue that I won't get into here, but it needs to be fixed. Utah has a recruit from Texas that lit up twitterverse during his high school bowl game that follows closely what is going on. I can see the drama turning some kids and their parents off from Utah.
We also don't have either offensive or defensive coordinators in place. Recruits don't know what offense they would be in. This drama seems to have put the Head Coach position in question as well, which makes it worse. They don't know if the coach will be back next year. Unless they are die hard fans of the school and want to play there no matter what, the commits Utah already has may be rethinking. In fact, several have been reported to have visits to Oregon State ironically enough.
This could be put to end really quickly by someone who hates all things media related. I doubt he hates journalists, he just hates the sensational and social media aspects of his job. That is very well documented. In my opinion, Coach Kyle Whittingham needs to make those hires/promotions quickly. Not just to get the systems in place, but to also get his recruits on board. It would address these rumors without addressing them directly, which I think he would rather do. He seems to get chippy in press conferences when asked about things he deems irrelevant.
I say let him ignore this. Let him treat this as the nuisance it has become for him. Just make those hires/promotions quickly and announce them immediately. Even if it's just the defensive side and he wants to take his time on the offense to get it right for once, announce it. If he is staying at Utah.
The longer we wait for any word from the program outside of the AD, the more worried I am getting. I am not alone in this either, several Utah Faithful have expressed their sense of dread at the fact we may be looking at an entire new system coming off a 9-4 season and one of the best defensive performances we've seen in Utah since 2008.
Lets get this over with. Go Utes!!!
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Go Seahawks!!!
Seahawks win the NFC West again!
The road to the Arizona goes through Seattle.
I can't believe after so many years of mediocrity that I have enjoyed the last four years of pure awesomeness that is this team. After the Superbowl domination of last year, many people said it would be a one and done team. After the mid-season struggles, many people echoed that statement. Since Kam Chancellor and Bobby Wagner (go Aggies) came back from injury, the defense has been allowing a paltry 6.5 points per game. 6.5. Less than a touchdown in a league where Troy Aikman (can't he be fired yet?) says it's unfair to compare his stats to the guys of today because the league is built to score points through the air.
The defense is once again the most dominant force in the NFL. Pete Carrol has once again used his defensive expertise to lead a team to greatness. He has taken that defense to heights no one knew could exist in today's NFL. All the while having a completely different offense than he has anywhere else he has been. It's because, once again, he hires an OC, tells them I'm a defensive guy, you coach the offense and I'll coach the defense. He hires good people and allows them to do their job (Whittingham could take a page out of his book). Do I love their offense? Nope. I think they could line up under center, and pound the crap out of the defense with Lynch, Turbin (go Aggies), and Michael following a fullback. However, it's not MY style that counts. They spread you out, run the ball, and hit you medium to deep off play action. Russel Wilson blows you away with his scrambling and running. This team beats you up on both sides of the ball. The last ten games, the team playing the Seahawks have lost the next week. That's how bad they beat you down.
I'm very proud to call myself a 12. I've been a 12 before being a 12 was a thing.
Years ago, walking into a sports apparel store wearing a Seahawks shirt and Mariner's hat an older man walked up to me. He asks if I'm married and I curiously respond in the affirmative. He said to me "Well, she must really love you."
"She does thank you," hesitating to here his response to my next question, "why do you say that?"
He looks at my shirt and replies, "She knows you're loyal." turns and walks away in victory.
I stood there shocked at the brilliance of the mild mannered cut to the throat. If I could have, I would have demanded a standing ovation from the patrons and staff of the store. As it was, I was to stunned and punch drunk to think of anything else than wow.
These are the things I've been dealing with my whole life. Knowing that, with very few exceptions, the Hall of Fame is littered with bad things the Seahawks have allowed or done. Dave Krieg and Warren Moon owning the most fumbles ever by QB's. Allowing 7 sacks in one game to the late, great Derrick Thomas who was quoted saying the only one that mattered was the eighth one he missed. Dave Krieg stepped up into the diminishing pocket and threw a glorious, albeit wobbly pass to Brian Blades in the end zone to win the game, just as Derrick Thomas recovered from his earlier bypass and smacked him. The knowledge that Bo Jackson's best game(s) came against the Seahawks. Most people can still see Bo carrying "the Boz" into the end zone from 5 yards out. Or him running into the tunnel after his 98 yard run. Same game. In the Kingdome.
Those are days long past and the Seattle Seahawks are, for the second straight year, the most ferocious team in the NFL. It all started with the BeastQuake run. Where the reaction from the crowd of Marshawn Lynch's run for a touchdown in the playoff game against the Saints registered on the richter scale at nearby Mt Rainier.
The Legion of Boom is young, brash, talented, cocky, and rarely out of place. The linebackers are young, fast, strong, and gap savvy. The line is a pack of spitting dogs who want to torture anyone who stand in their way of getting to ball. I LOVE THIS DEFENSE!!!
Lead the way to another Super Bowl victory!!
Go Seahawks!!!!
The road to the Arizona goes through Seattle.
I can't believe after so many years of mediocrity that I have enjoyed the last four years of pure awesomeness that is this team. After the Superbowl domination of last year, many people said it would be a one and done team. After the mid-season struggles, many people echoed that statement. Since Kam Chancellor and Bobby Wagner (go Aggies) came back from injury, the defense has been allowing a paltry 6.5 points per game. 6.5. Less than a touchdown in a league where Troy Aikman (can't he be fired yet?) says it's unfair to compare his stats to the guys of today because the league is built to score points through the air.
The defense is once again the most dominant force in the NFL. Pete Carrol has once again used his defensive expertise to lead a team to greatness. He has taken that defense to heights no one knew could exist in today's NFL. All the while having a completely different offense than he has anywhere else he has been. It's because, once again, he hires an OC, tells them I'm a defensive guy, you coach the offense and I'll coach the defense. He hires good people and allows them to do their job (Whittingham could take a page out of his book). Do I love their offense? Nope. I think they could line up under center, and pound the crap out of the defense with Lynch, Turbin (go Aggies), and Michael following a fullback. However, it's not MY style that counts. They spread you out, run the ball, and hit you medium to deep off play action. Russel Wilson blows you away with his scrambling and running. This team beats you up on both sides of the ball. The last ten games, the team playing the Seahawks have lost the next week. That's how bad they beat you down.
I'm very proud to call myself a 12. I've been a 12 before being a 12 was a thing.
Years ago, walking into a sports apparel store wearing a Seahawks shirt and Mariner's hat an older man walked up to me. He asks if I'm married and I curiously respond in the affirmative. He said to me "Well, she must really love you."
"She does thank you," hesitating to here his response to my next question, "why do you say that?"
He looks at my shirt and replies, "She knows you're loyal." turns and walks away in victory.
I stood there shocked at the brilliance of the mild mannered cut to the throat. If I could have, I would have demanded a standing ovation from the patrons and staff of the store. As it was, I was to stunned and punch drunk to think of anything else than wow.
These are the things I've been dealing with my whole life. Knowing that, with very few exceptions, the Hall of Fame is littered with bad things the Seahawks have allowed or done. Dave Krieg and Warren Moon owning the most fumbles ever by QB's. Allowing 7 sacks in one game to the late, great Derrick Thomas who was quoted saying the only one that mattered was the eighth one he missed. Dave Krieg stepped up into the diminishing pocket and threw a glorious, albeit wobbly pass to Brian Blades in the end zone to win the game, just as Derrick Thomas recovered from his earlier bypass and smacked him. The knowledge that Bo Jackson's best game(s) came against the Seahawks. Most people can still see Bo carrying "the Boz" into the end zone from 5 yards out. Or him running into the tunnel after his 98 yard run. Same game. In the Kingdome.
Those are days long past and the Seattle Seahawks are, for the second straight year, the most ferocious team in the NFL. It all started with the BeastQuake run. Where the reaction from the crowd of Marshawn Lynch's run for a touchdown in the playoff game against the Saints registered on the richter scale at nearby Mt Rainier.
The Legion of Boom is young, brash, talented, cocky, and rarely out of place. The linebackers are young, fast, strong, and gap savvy. The line is a pack of spitting dogs who want to torture anyone who stand in their way of getting to ball. I LOVE THIS DEFENSE!!!
Lead the way to another Super Bowl victory!!
Go Seahawks!!!!
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