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MissBeth
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Day 2 in Canton Day 2 in Canton
- From: HawkFiend
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Today started nice and dark in full costume at 5:30 EASTERN TIME.. that's like, 2:30 to me.
We all gathered and went down to Canton for the HOF Parade.. I think we were on like float 36 or something, I dont know.. but we followed the family of Bob Hayes.
The parade was about a 3 mile walk, but it seemed a lot longer. Unfortunately I only found about 3 other Hawks Fans. (BernieHawk did show up this morning by the way) in the crowd and I ended up scaring a bunch of little kids who wanted nothing to do with High 5 from the HawkFiend. Plenty more did though, and I don't think I have posed for pictures that often in a while.We also ran into the group of referees... let's just say they were not the most popular group among the fans. I tried to find Bill Leavy (Super Bowl XL Infamy) to kick him in the shins just to see if he would call me for an illegal block, but I could not find him.
After the parade, the Ultimate Fans were carted off to a special tent which had the kids from those attending the HOF Festivities, as well as a fund raiser for a Youth Program too. Thanks to the generosity of the Hawks, I had plenty of Seahawk pencils, micro mini helmets, stickers, and green wrist bands to give away. The wrist bands were a big hit, including with many of the other Ult Fans. I must have heard 10 times today, from the other team's fans, how cool the lime green is... and also that, "If I weren't a "blank" Fan, I would be a Seahawks Fan..."
Other discussions I had proved to me that we are known as the loudest group out there in NFL land. There is much respect from the fans, just not so much from the media for the West Coast and the PNW specifically.
The NFC and the NFL is concerned about coming to Qwest folks, they don't want to have to do that... and you fellow 12's are a big part of the reason why..
OK, off to another Tailgate Party. I am skipping the Player inductions today, just too crazy down there after only a few hours sleep... besides, more Raider Chicken, Saints Jumbalaya and Bengal Bombs..
BLOG MORE SOON...
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- 1 year ago
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First Preseason Game thoughts First Preseason Game thoughts
- From: moeflo8
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It's the time of year again that Seahawks fans have been anticipating. No more watching baseball, catching up on the latest Brett Favre news or replays of old NFL games. Adrenaline is rushing, Seahawks fans are getting their gear out, and everyone is ready for football.
This year it's been a little different. There has been a lot of concern on the offensive side of the ball. The defense has 11 starters returning so the chemistry should be stronger than ever.
It's been three days since the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings and there have been a lot of questions answered:
- Could the young wide receivers step up and be a target Matt could feel comfortable to throw to?
- Could Steve Vallos, under a lot of pressure, make no mistakes at center?
- Would the O-line do an excellent job at blocking so the running backs could have the holes to run though?
- Who would be the starting kicker?
whole. The only two guys on offense I felt confident about were our
pro-bowl quarterback, Matt Hasselbeck, and our veteran wide receiver, Bobby Engram. But I will be the first to admit the offense proved me wrong; they exceeded beyond my expectations.
For it being Steve Vallos' first NFL game (even if it was only the preseason) he was on point. Not one botched snap from center to quarterback, which is something I was worried about. The offensive line opened holes, blocked very well and made sure Matt had the protection he needed. The young wide receivers did step up their game, and they started off the game with a beautiful 18-yard touchdown pass from Hasselbeck to Kent. There were other young guys who caught passes left and right: Gilmore, Bumpus, Taylor and Obomanu.
John Carlson, our rookie tight end, also shined. He blocked as well as caught passes thrown to him. I think the most exciting thing about the offense was seeing the running game. After the past two years of a horrible running game, questions lingered in the minds of Seahawks fans: with the release of Shaun Alexander and additions of Julius Jones, TJ Duckett, and Mike Wahle, would our running game be improved? There are a lot of new faces and it was refreshing to see MoMo bust through the Vikings defense to gain yards. There was a little disappointment in both Julius Jones and TJ Duckett. Duckett fumbled twice, but both fumbles were overturned. Julius Jones couldn't convert on 3rd and 1, and you could see the frustration he had with himself when the Vikings defense piled up and didn't let him go anywhere.
The real surprise was Justin Forsett, the Seahawks 7th-round pick in the draft. When you look at him the first thing you think is, 'Wow, he's small, and he doesn't look too strong.' But boy does the guy prove you wrong. The advantage with being small is he's fast and quick. He doesn't go down without a fight, showing his toughness. You think he's down but really he's pushing his way through defenders. Only time will tell what this special player can do. The running backs also did something we weren't really used to...
They could catch the ball.
When Shaun was in the backfield, if Hasselback (which was very rare) threw a screen pass to him, you'd hold your breath and close your eyes. Usually it would be a dropped pass. But with this group of guys they can catch. Owen Schmitt proved he could not only run the ball, but he could also catch and block - not to mention block very well. When Justin Forsett was handed the ball, here came big Owen Schmitt blocking defenders and opening holes for Forsett to run through. The offense gave Seahawks fans a sigh of relief, for now.
Another concern was who would replace Josh Brown? The Seahawks signed free agent kicker Olindo Mare in the offseason and drafted Brandon Coutu in April. Both looked good during the game with neither missing. I've said it once, I've said it twice, and I'll say it again: the one thing I liked about Coutu was when he tackled the return man after our special teams failed to do so. The next few games will determine who will be our starting kicker, and in my opinion neither have the edge just yet.
I would say a concern would have to be special teams. Letting guys get 54 yards down the field for great field position makes a fan kind of sick to their stomach. I would hate to see more missed tackles and opposing teams taking it all the way to the endzone for a touchdown.
As for the defense, the first-string guys looked a bit off. The Vikings are known as a running team, and with Rookie of the Year Adrian Peterson in the backfield you would've thought he would get the ball a couple times. That was not the case. The Vikings offense caught the defense off guard and threw the ball several times. What was once the Seahawks defensive strength against the pass looked like their weakness. The Vikings took the ball down the field with ease. The defense looked a little rusty but things will be fixed.
The 2nd and 3rd-string defense looked great! I'd say five forced fumbles, recovering four and a couple of sacks was pretty impressive. There are a couple guys making a name for themselves: David 'The Heater' Hawthorne was incredible, not afraid to make big hits which were crucial. And first-round pick Lawerence Jackson excelled, getting to his former teammate John David Booty for a sack. Look out Darryl Tapp!
All in all, the first preseason game went beyond what some people expected, including myself. If the offense continues to play the way they did in the first quarter, big things can happen. Yes, there were mistakes, but those are mistakes that can be fixed. I'm just as excited for this next preseason game as I was for this one.
The first preseason game at Qwest will be exciting. The Bears are coming to town, and although it's only a meaningless preseason game, the Hawks are here to win! - Blog post
- 2 years ago
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Skeeter
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Seahawks-Themed Campers & Buse Seahawks-Themed Campers & Buses
- From: WeeHawk
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We stopped-by the new 'Hawk Island' Tailgating area between the Hawks Nest and the Silver Cloud and spoke to the proud owner of a Hawk-themed camper and bus. As you'll see, these 12's decorated their rigs to the Nth degree!
- 1 year ago
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Ram Man discusses Qwest Ram Man discusses Qwest
- From: HawkFiend
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Ram Man Karl gives us a little look into the mind of the opponent as they visit Qwest Field.
- 1 year ago
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Seattle Seahawks vs. Buffalo B Seattle Seahawks vs. Buffalo Bills: Can The Hawks Pull It Off?
- From: moeflo8
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As the Seattle Seahawks take on the Buffalo Bills this upcoming Sunday, the question is: Can they pull it off?
With so many questions left unanswered, the Seahawks have to start the season off with a road game. As a Seahawks fan you cannot help but be a little worried. The Seahawks have never been a great road team, but at home it is a whole different story. Which could be why the Seahawks are 1 point underdogs going into this game. Last season the team had a 7-1 record at home and a 3-5 record on the road. With that being said, here are a few reasons why the Seahawks could win or lose the game:
Why they could lose:
Young Wide Receiving Corp: With the loss of Bobby Engram (due to a shoulder injury) and Deion Branch (recovering from knee surgery) that would leave Nate Burleson as the only veteran wide receiver. That means quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is going to have to rely on unproven , inexperienced young wide receivers. Also, with Matt sitting out for three consecutive preseason games and missing practice due to a tight back he hasn't had any time to connect with any of the new receivers.
Timing and location: Though this shouldn't be an excuse, the Seahawks just haven't been able to adjust to the time difference when on the East Coast. The timing of the game is 1:00 PM, which happens to be 10:00 AM on the West Coast. The Seahawks usually start off very sluggish and get into a groove when it's too late, or sometimes they get off to a fast start but then collapse in the second half. There's some mystery as to why the Hawks can't seem to win a game on the road or barely win. With the game being in Buffalo this is a HUGE advantage for the Bills, just like any other team that plays at home. But with the Hawks not playing in front of the 12th Man, this could be tough for them.
Defense against the run: Last year the Buffalo Bills were known as being a one-dimensional team, with their running game being their strength. What's the Bills' strength, running the ball, is something the Seahawks defense struggles with. Last year in the Divisional Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, running back Ryan Grant ran all over the defense. If the Buffalo Bills offense gets into a rhythm with their running game this could mean trouble for the Seahawks defense. Last year the defense gave up 22.5 points on the road compared to 14 points at home. The defense just isn't the same when they are away from Qwest Field.
Bills playing with emotion: If home field advantage was not enough the Bills will start off the game honoring Kevin Everett, who suffered a life threatening injury while trying to make a tackle during a game against the Bronco's. With that being said, they'll be pumped and wanting to get a big win, meaning they'll be playing their hearts out.
Poor Special Teams: Hopefully what fans saw in the preseason games is not what we should expect. Poor tackling, good field position for the opposing team and other things are what made fans shudder within those games. It came down to the kicker having to take out the return man three times! There is still no word on who will be doing punt returns and kickoffs, so that is still out in the open. If the special teams continues from the nightmare they had in the preseason, the Hawks will be in trouble.
Why they could win:
Defense: In the 'Why they could lose' part I stated the defense is horrible against the run, but this is a new season and things can change. Not to mention the fact that for the first time in Seattle's franchise history they have 11 returning starters on defense. With guys like Patrick Kerney, Lofa Tatupu, Julian Peterson and Leroy Hill, they could give Edwards and the Bills offense a hard time if they do well in the game. The Bills offensive line has to protect quarterback Trent Edwards, because if they do not he will more than likely have one of those guys in his face throughout the whole game. Look out for rookie DE Lawrence Jackson in his first NFL start, there was a reason he was the Seahawks first overall pick in the draft. If the defense puts enough pressure on Edwards, that could lead to mistakes, which could lead into turnovers. Seattle's defense should be a top 10 defense this year.
Pro-Bowl Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck: In Hasselbeck they trust. With Matt at the helm things should go smoothly . Despite missing time practicing with the team, Hasselbeck has proven he can bounce back and be productive. He will be able to prove he does not need a stud receiver to throw to to make big plays. Last year with no running game the team relied on the arm of Hasselbeck to take them far. Not only did he excel but he ended up having one of his best years in Seattle. He is obviously the better quarterback between he and Edwards.
Bills defense and offense ranking last year: Surprisingly, the Bills won 7 games with a one-dimensional offense and a flat-out bad defense which wasn't able to stop the run either. The Bills offense ranked 30th and their defense ranked 31st, while the Seahawks offense ranked 9th and 15th on defense. On paper, the Seahawks are just the better team.
New running game?: With the addition of T.J. Duckett, Julius Jones, offensive lineman Mike Wahle and the release of Shaun Alexander, the Seahawks have a fresh start with their running game. There is also Maurice Morris and Leonard Weaver in the mix. The best thing about the RB's this year is the fact that they can catch out of the backfield, making Hasselbeck's options at receiver endless. Which is something they couldn't do with Alexander. This group of backs seem to have a different mindset this year - they want to bring a running game back to Seattle. With the acquisition of Mike Wahle the Hawks are hoping he is the key missing since the departure of Steve Hutchinson. If the offensive line can create holes for the running backs to run through they should be able to run all over the Buffalo Bills defense.
Those are just a few of the many reason why they could win or lose. Come Sunday we will find out if the Hawks can make a statement and prove to EVERYONE that they can indeed win games on the road. Here's to hoping for a big WIN to start the season, which would raise the confidence of this team. It's up to the team to start off the game fast, build momentum and keep it throughout the whole game.
A strong start and a strong finish is key to winning. If they cannot do that, it's a loss.
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- 2 years ago
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Home Field Home Field
- From: mikef
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The Seahawksare ateam that appreciates & feeds off the frenzied energy of the fans at Qwest Field. The atmosphere is completely stirring& energizing. The fans & the home team get carried into a fervor that's hard toimagine unless you've been there.
Some say astrong start to the game is critical, but I believe we can have just as big an effect if we're in the comeback mode. Whatever the situation, thedeafening noise has got to rattle the Skins & put a chargeinto our guys.
Skins fans think the Hawks passing game won't be able to withstand the Washington "D." But I believe our offense will handle the rush & give Matt time to throw. Combining that with (I'm prediciting) 90 yards of rushing offense, I think the Seahawks put up 27 points on Washington. On the other side of the ball, our "D" will be fired up at home. They will give up about the same rushing yards as we get (90) but will sack Collinsa few times & intercept him twice. If (big if) our special teams can keep the field position game equal, we will win 27-17.
Make it loud & make it happen on Saturday!
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- 2 years ago
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Raising the Flag Raising the Flag
- From: WeeHawk
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Description:Here I am in another animation representing all 12's in The Seahawk Nation raising the flag at Qwest Field!
- 3 years ago
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Let's Help Blitz and The MS Fo Let's Help Blitz and The MS Foundation!
- From: baddad21
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Our mascott Blitz has a few words for all of Us!
Ryan's Story:
One year and 2 months ago, I learned I was living with a disease that has no cure. That feeling you have when your foot is asleep, I had running from my ribcage to my toes. It lasted for days.
I saw multiple doctors and had a number of MRIs. All resulted in the same phone call telling me the results were inconclusive and I'd need to come in again. That changed on Dec 7th, 2008.
"Hi Ryan, the results of your brain scan came in and we'd like to discuss the results with you in person." I think I blacked out for the rest of the conversation but the nurse said something along the lines of it being important for me to come in today and that they had cleared time on the doctor's schedule if I could make it work. Of course I could make it work.
Multiple Sclerosis, a degenerative neurological disease, directly affects more people in Washington than anywhere else in the US. That afternoon I learned I was part of that statistic.
My mom thought I was dying. For those of you that know my mom, you know she is one of the most loving human beings on the planet. It hurt me more trying to comprehend her pain than to find out I had MS. It was hard on my whole family, but with the encouraging words of my dad, the compassion of my mom, and my brother moving out to Seattle to be with me, they have made it easier.
I know exactly what Lou Gehrig meant when he said he felt like one of the luckiest people in the world. I have an incredible life. In the past few years, I have been to Africa, Europe and South America, shared a stage with Steve Ballmer, been skydiving with Red Bull, and jumped off the roof of Qwest Field to the sound of 67,000 screaming fans.
As most of you know, I spend my days working at Microsoft and most of my other time running around as the mascot for the Seattle Seahawks. Every year I go to numerous walks, runs and charity events for different causes and diseases dressed as Blitz. I had been to Walk MS before, but it only registered as "another walk" to me. But last year it was different, and this year, I am starting my own team. Team Blitz.
The Seahawks have been an unbelievably supportive organization and I will be doing the entire walk dressed as Blitz, the mascot. With the support of the Seahawks and using the mascot as a vehicle for fundraising, I've been given the unique opportunity to raise money for a cause that's important to me and millions of others. I've set two goals for Team Blitz this year: the first is to raise $100,000; the second is to win the Rookie Team of the Year award. Lofty? Maybe. Achievable? Most definitely!
If you are reading this, it means we are somehow connected and I would love to have you involved. I understand you may not have the time or be able to help financially, however just by reading this message, you have already helped. If you want to actively get involved, I've outlined a few things you can do, any of which would mean the world to me.
1. Donate money. Help raise money to find a cure and donate on my team site (Don't forget to check and see if your company matches donations - I can answer questions about matching, especially for Microsoft)
2. Walk on Team Blitz. Even if you can't raise money, if you are local to Seattle, on April 11th, walk with me. Mark it on your calendar!
3. Forward this to someone, or everyone. Sometimes a note is all people need to find a cause they want to support. I know I left people out, so please pass it on.
4. Post a message on Facebook to help raise money and awareness. You can link to this website.
5. Watch a 6 minute mini-documentary my brother created on the walk.
6. Ask questions. It's totally okay.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects people differently over time. I'm in the early stages and have 3 lesions on my brain; not a day goes by that I don't notice how it affects my body. It's slight now, and overall I'm doing well; but many people are not. They struggle with fatigue, they struggle to walk, they struggle with depression, they struggle with life.
Help me. Help me inspire hope and remind millions of people that no disease can ever hold us down. Join me.
Approximately 100 times a year, groups and organizations ask me to dress up as Blitz. On April 11th, I ask you to walk for me, so that I can continue to run for you.
Help today!
Ryan
We wish Ryan all best and hope we can get one heck of a large group there on April 11th!!!
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- 7 months ago
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PUMA9
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Fat Bat Returns Fat Bat Returns
- From: spiritof12
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The Capeless Crusader is on the prowl at Qwest Field, striking concern & bewilderment into the hearts of Seahawks fans everywhere.
- 1 year ago
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Spokane Sea Hawkers Share Thei Spokane Sea Hawkers Share Their On-Field Experience
- From: WeeHawk
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Four ladies from the Spokane Sea Hawkers share their experiences of being on the sidelines during pre-game warm-ups!!!
- 1 year ago
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Sea Hawkers comment on the Haw Sea Hawkers comment on the Hawks 'Going Green'
- From: WeeHawk
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From the sidelines during the pre-game warmups, two Sea Hawkers give their thoughts on the Hawks 'Going Green'.
- 1 year ago
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Sea Hawker MaryAnn on the Fiel Sea Hawker MaryAnn on the Field at Qwest!
- From: WeeHawk
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MaryAnn from Puyallup had the dream pre-game at Qwest as she was on the sidelines while the Hawks warmed up!
- 1 year ago
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Ultimate Fan Weekend Day 1 Ultimate Fan Weekend Day 1
- From: HawkFiend
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So today was tiring but a blast.. first flying into NY and then to Pitt.. then the drive here from Pitt.. and being pulled into a meeting the minute I checked in. Needless to say its been busy.
But you want to know the best part? Everyone is getting along. Rams and Chiefs fans arm in arm... Philly and Dallas and Hogettes all eating together and laughing... OK, so I did not go and embrace the Cardinals fans yet, but I am working on it.
There is no animosity here, merely camaraderie and anticipation of the upcoming year... this is how the fans should behave, and that goes for many of us at Qwest Field too.
Little technical problem with the video uploads, so I gave you a taste of Ram Man with his perspective of Qwest and the fans... check it out in the videos!
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- 1 year ago
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2 words to descibe the Qwest E 2 words to descibe the Qwest Experience on gameday!!!
- From: WeeHawk
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It's GOOD...
- 1 year ago
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Bringing the WAVE back for 200 Bringing the WAVE back for 2009
- From: SeaPimp
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As I attended our last SoCo Sea Hawkers meeting, we had an entertaining guest speaker, Corky Trewin, who has been the Seahawks team photographer since 1978. The main message he left us with: “We need to bring the WAVE back”. As our new coach, Jim Mora, has requested, like it was back in the day, and before that, Husky Stadium, stating that “the added visual distraction would drive defenses crazy."
I stood up and said that could be a problem. Corky asked why, and I said communication and the fact that our new tradition for the most part is the whole South endzone now stands for the whole game, and the WAVE has been lost.
Let me add to this. As some of you know, I have attended every regular home season game since 1976. I was very much a part of the story of the Wave back then. Most know that “Bill the Beerman” started a lot of those waves, but it was the communication that kept them alive back then. Bill was in the North end and I was in the South endzone. We felt very competitive with that North end and Bill, and never wanted the Wave to die on our end or have any of the cheers be weaker on our end. That's what drove us. Bill would also tour around the stadium speaking with a lot of the fans down close to the field teaching the ways of the call and the wave, and from what I could see the fans really liked that, the close communication.
Back then I could stand up and look out over our South end. I would look out to other fans within earshot and ask them to stand and ask, “Are you with me?" They would rise and say YES! They were the Lieutenants, they were the communicators and spark plugs. This was the same for the other cheers, such as "GO!" and answer "SEAHAWKS!" Or "DE!" and answer "FENCE!" You just cannot yell out "SEA FENSE!" with as much volume.
Now we stand the whole game and it would be hard to get everyone’s attention to start a wave at a moment’s notice as back in the day, not to mention the lost effect of rising out of your seat and jumping into the air and shouting out GO! at the crest of the Wave.
What can we do now? Do we lose now what Qwest Field has become famous for, loud fans throughout the whole game, all four quarters?
I think not, but we have some challenges in front of us, more so then in the Kingdome days. We all sat down throughout the whole game, only standing for great plays and the Wave. It was real easy to coordinate our Wave or cheers then. Back then Bill the Beerman worked for the stadium and was allowed to go whereever he pleased throughout the game. As an unofficial mascot we do not have that one individual that can do that to build up the many Lieutenants around the stadium to achieve this task. And that is what I feel is the key for this 2009 Wave success to make a comeback in Jim Mora’s first season as head coach.
Corky felt the Bird's Nest in the North Endzone would be the proper place to start the wave, as it was back in the day, the North vs. the South.
I would like to hear from you all, you the fans that attend every home game that sit or stand in the locations around the stadium. What are your thoughts for motivating your sections for the Wave this year? We need Lieutenants to make this happen. Can we top what we are already doing now and send chills around the NFL, fearing the 12?
Shannon Love “SEA PIMP”
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- 1 year ago
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ATTN: 12's... lets bring back ATTN: 12's... lets bring back The WAVE!!!
- From: WeeHawk
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It's that time y'all...it's time for the 12's of the Seahawk Nation to bring back the WAVE!!!
Yes, we are the loudest stadium in all of sports, but we can raise our existing 'A-game' to an even higher level!!!
It's time that we nauseate the opposing team with our powerful wave once again! Jr. came back to the Mariners, we can surely bring back The WAVE!!! On top of our existing EPIC noise, the WAVE will make our home that much more impossible for the opposition to play in!
It's that time, my fellow 12's...it's "WAVE:30" at Qwest!
WeeHawk
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- 1 year ago
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