150 Search Results for "qwest"

• spiritof12

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• Yes, We're Loud! Yes, We're Loud!

  • From: spiritof12
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    Seahawks fans describe the noise they make that makes up the collective roar at Qwest Field for home games.
  • 2 years ago
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• And Now, the Playoffs And Now, the Playoffs

  • From: spiritof12
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    The Seahawks wrap up the 2007 regular season with a 10-6 record and now have a Jan. 5 date at Qwest Field with the Washington Redskins in an NFC Wild Card game. The last time the two teams met was in the Divisional Playoffs in 2005, a game the Seahawks won 20-10 on the way to their first Super Bowl appearance.

    The Redskins allowed just one yard rushing in their playoff-clinching win Sunday over the Cowboys (a franchise low), which puts more than a little pressure on the Seahawks running game to keep the offense moving; especially if wet weather makes the passing game difficult.

    It's the fifth consecutive appearance in the playoffs for the Seahawks, and the team should have all it's starters healthy & ready to go. The Redskins will also bring a healthy roster to Seattle, and we can look forward to a loudhome crowdfrom the opening kickoff. Go Hawks!

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  • 3 years ago
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• The NFL -- brought to you by, The NFL -- brought to you by, "The members of our US Armed Forces" Thank you!

  • From: WeeHawk
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    I am pictured w/ Tracy from the military Sea Hawkers at a recent Sea Hawkers banquet at Qwest field... Without our military, we wouldn't be able to enjoy the freedom's we have today...one of which is watching our favorite team on Sundays! Thank you US Military, WeeHawk
  • 2 years ago
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• Goals & Rewards Goals & Rewards

  • From: spiritof12
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    650 kids from 17 Puget Sound-area schools enjoy an outing in Seattle and at Qwest Field as part of the Communities in Schools program.
  • 2 years ago
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• Military Appreciation Day at Q Military Appreciation Day at Qwest

  • From: WeeHawk
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    We spoke with a few members of our U.S. Armed Forces at Military Appreciation Day at Qwest!

  • 10 months ago
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• Rockin' a Jumbo-tron Rockin' a Jumbo-tron

  • From: Skeeter
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    Seahawks vs. Rams, 2007.
  • 2 years ago
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• Blue Thunder Happenings Blue Thunder Happenings

  • From: BTBoss
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    Blue Thunder wrapped up it's fourth season of being the heartbeat of the fans at Qwest Field. We made it to the Elite Eight of the NFL for the second year. We are still in the prime of our run in the search for the Lombardi trophy. I have faith in our team. Blue Thunder looks forward to filling your off-season needs with appearances throughout the spring and summer as we gear up for the 2008 season.

    Loud and Proud! -Keith

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  • 2 years 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?
    I, for one, can say I was NOT very optimistic about our offense as a
    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!

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  • 2 years ago
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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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• Feel the Spirit Feel the Spirit

  • From: ericlarson24
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    Seahawks fans are ready for another great season!
  • 2 years 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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• moeflo8

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  • Since: 2 years ago

• ROAD TRIPS ROAD TRIPS

  • From: Tomahawker
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    Verily I say unto you - it is nearly the time.... and those times shall be good....  as we assend among you in Hawker Heaven.

    ROAD TRIPS!!!!!!!! YEAH, FINALLY!!!

    Advance warning - Tomahawker and Mamahawker are preparing for some Seahawk road trips. HELL, coming from Alaska, they are ALL road trips, for US ^_^

    Alaska to Seattle for the Eagles game.

    Alaska to Miami for the Dolphins game: Is anyone else going to Miami? We are staying at Miami Lakes Courtyard. Saturday drinks.. anyone? We are sitting in Section 114, row 4... Look for the Sea Hawker Booster Club banner on the rail, directly behind the Seahawks team bench. (That outta make flipper spit seawater) ^_^

    Miami back to Seattle for the Cardinals game.

    And finally (and I hope not our last for this year) Alaska to Seattle for the Patriots game

    We always look forward to meeting Seahawk fans and converting them into card-carrying Sea Hawkers - (Official Seahawk booster club members). We will actually venture under the via-duc this season. It is our first tailgating trip out of the Qwest Field parking lot after all these years. Mamahawker shall bring unto you (at the Cardinals game) a smoked salmon dip of good proportion.

    So sayeth the Tomahawker -

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  • 2 years ago
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• Sunset at Qwest Sunset at Qwest

  • From: moose
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  • 2 years ago
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• The Heartbeat goes on... The Heartbeat goes on...

  • From: BTBoss
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    It has been a crazy season for all of us at Qwest Field and has been just as such for Blue Thunder.  We've done some amazing performances this year, with still more to go.  Thanks for all the support of the Hawks Fans who keep reminding us of the great gig we have too.  For those of you who didn't know...now you'll know.

    Brief recap - Over the summer we made as many community parades as possible to spread the 12 Man fanaticism.  We also got a treat to perform for a second time with Queensryche at White River Amphitheatre.  The highlight of that show was performing backstage for the multiple bands and having drummers Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche), Morgan Rose (Sevendust) and Barry Kerch (Shinedown) sit in the jam with us.  Morgan even strapped on a drum and performed as a guest on stage for Queensryche's show on "Anarchy X".  We also played "Eyes of a Stranger/Anarchy Reprise" and a new tune for us, "The Needle Lies".  Many thanks to QR for another awesome experience.  Some of you may know that QR bassist Eddie Jackson is a season ticket holder! 

    Further along the guest drummer front, we recently hosted 3 guest drummers and more!  Mike Musburger of the Posies joined us for the Packers game.  Yuri Ruley of MxPx and Byron McMackin of Pennywise both joined us for the Eagles game.  What rocked tough was that all of MxPx was at the game and came up to play our big bass drum, Rumble. 

    This week you can see an interview with our Eagles game guests and me on either FSN All Access or the Mack Strong Insider.

    We'll get photos and video up soon.  Keep checking here and our myspace site for all the goodies!

    Stay tuned for when we play with the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall to bring in the New Year! 

    GO HAWKS!!!  -K

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  • 2 years ago
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• Winner-winner!!! Winner-winner!!!

  • From: WeeHawk
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    Post-game at Qwest!
  • 2 years 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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• Coast Guard Cheers Coast Guard Cheers

  • From: spiritof12
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    The aircrews from Coast Guard Air Stations Astoria & Port Angeles are introduced to the Qwest Field crowd during the third quarter of the Seahawks playoff victory over the Washington Redskins. Earlier they conducted a flyover after the national anthem, then landed at Boeing Field and received VIP treatment at the game. "It was an amazing experience," said John Culley, a medical technician.
  • 2 years 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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