95 Search Results for ""qwest field""

• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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  • 6 months 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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• 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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• 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!!!

  • 5 months ago
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• nfc champions '05 nfc champions '05

  • From: cmeastman
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  • 2 years ago
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• Helicopter Flyover Helicopter Flyover

  • From: pdxHawkfan69
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  • 3 years ago
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• Thanks Mike Thanks Mike

  • From: spiritof12
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    12/21 - Seahawks fans bid a fond farewell to Mike Holmgren following his final home game as head coach, a 13-3 win over the N.Y. Jets.
  • 2 years ago
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• Heaven Heaven

  • From: kimberly
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  • 3 years 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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  • 11 months ago
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• Black Hawks Over Seahawks Black Hawks Over Seahawks

  • From: gokargirl
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    Black Hawks over Seahawks - Qwest Field 2005.
  • 2 years ago
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• Qwest Field at Dawn -12/21/08 Qwest Field at Dawn -12/21/08

  • From: MissBeth
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    As my wonderful husband was dropping me off from the North lot of Qwest Field he said, "you have to take a picture of this"  So I set up the ol' cell phone camera and shot this picture.

    The day was a rough one for me as I was temporarily reassigned due to closure of my area for a while, but this vision and my regular fans finding me for goodbyes and hugs made the day such a joy!

    HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!

    Here's to an AWESOME 2009 season!!!

  • 1 year ago
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• The Kingdome Wave The Kingdome Wave

  • From: SeaPimp
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    And how about The Wave today - does it have a place?

    By Shannon Love

    In the summer of 1976, Seattle was a community thrown together, drafted and baptized with fans near and far. Our common bond, Seattle had a voice and would be recognized around the Nation. The first several years there were growing pains and misplaced energy -- arguments were common in the beginning. I recall fans tumbling down isles fighting over what team had the right to cheer or move the ball. There wasn’t any large consensus of Seahawk fans; it was professional football in our city for the first time. Before 1976, if you liked football, it was another city and team you grew up rooting for and most fans would show up rooting and sporting their jackets and ball caps for other teams, and not the Seahawks.

    I was 19 years old on that first game back on Sunday, September 12th 1976. I knew nothing about football, other then Joe Namath wore white shoes and wore pantyhose on TV. Unclear about rules and strategies, why coaches did what they did, why and how the crowd would react in various circumstances. I was just as fascinated with the crowd’s behavior as I was the game of football. There was a flow to the game, the game and the crowd had rules.

    My father, Judge Melvin V. Love, had been following the development of the possibilities of being awarded a professional sport franchise for the city of Seattle if we built a sports arena to host the teams. Political struggles in the community were strongly opposing diverting long term taxpayer’s money to erect the Kingdome. My father believed it was the right thing to do for the city's growth and foresaw it becoming a reality, and he positioned himself through an agent to purchase 24 season ticket seats for the Seahawks in the end zone when they first became available (later years it would grow to 45). It was his way to bring the family together and get involved.  (Today I have 12 seats in the end zone, passed down to me through the family, and can say that I have attended every home game since that first day.)

    For years, we as a family got involved: my mother, Pamela Love, would paint full size posters; Melvin coming up with the slogans and Pamela the artwork. Me, I would learn to lead cheers and answer cheers from the opposite end zone where “Bill the Beerman” resided. It felt like our civic duty to bring the posters every week to inspire the players and the fans alike to rise to the occasion.

    We came together as a crowd within several years building a strong bond as a home team. We were winning games that other teams felt we were supposed to lose to them. Opposing players, it riled them to no end, they talked about it in the papers of the nuisance it was to come here and play us. Jack Patera was running trick plays, notably with Jim Zorn and Efren Herrera - “They play high school football up there,” said Raiders coach Tom Flores. It was exciting, fast paced football and we went nuts for it. We bought in and united.

    Denver’s owner, Pat Bowlen, complained so much that he was instrumental in having the rules changed on crowd noise limitations. Fans (home team offense) were penalized if they were too loud and were asked by the refs, and non-convincing players waving their hands to calm, quiet down, and if fans did not lessen the noise our Seattle team was penalized in lost yards – this only happened a few times and never has been a factor again.

    We have never been as loud since; we gave up after all those years of preparing for games taking aspirin before and after games, going to work on Monday with no voices. It was work and the league gave us an excuse to sit down and be spectators and not be involved with the outcome of the game. That was the point, it was said the fans with their ear piercing noise should not alter a NFL game, and by all rights we did. I think what we do now is different in terms of crowd noise - the level of noise is more, "Hey, I’m having fun and this is what we are supposed to be doing, right?" Back then it was for one reason only, get the ball back. With false starts, sacks, turnovers, expired time clocks, not allowing the opposing quarterbacks to change plays at the line, all while the defense was on the field, we rested ourselves on offense.

    We knew how to bring it back in the day. We became an instrument, we knew when to cheer and when to be silent. We had the rhythm of the Wave rolling around - good ones had three or four Waves at the same time in unison. The record for the Kingdome was 28 times around the dome on October 13th 1985. It has not been matched to this day. (see story)

    What happened?

    You hear people talking about the Kingdome and the glory days of the Wave. Why don’t we use it now, they ask? This Seattle crowd needs to finds its own identity. We are in our eighth year together at Qwest Field, and it takes time to develop chemistry and communication amongst the fans. This crowd is not the same as it once was, the knowledge is no longer there.

    When they blew up the Kingdome it was like having a new expansion team in place. Two years at Husky Stadium, then off to Qwest Field to start new again. Nobody (the fans) would know anyone sitting next to them, all seating assignments would be juggled. I would guess that 70% of the fans from the “glory days of the 80’s” never made it through the transition through two stadium changes. I see it all over again, a city learning how to watch and interact in a positive constructive force. We are a younger crowd today then in our earlier years of mostly mature and corporate attendance. Now, as our fan base grows again, we find ourselves in different times; the NFL has changed, the game has changed, our stadium has changed (outdoor theater) and most important, we have changed.

    Long ago in the “hey days of the 80’s,” Seattle was one of the most feared places to play because of the home team fans - the 12th Man was born, Chuck Knox would have the number 12 retired in honor of the fans for their commitment and ability to literally change the tempo of games in the Kingdome. The fans were connected, they communicated from both goal posts and around the stadium. The Wave was heard around the globe.

    Some say it was born from a “Yell King” - Rob Weller - at Husky Stadium along with band leader, Bill Bissell, on October 31st , 1981, and re-birthed in the Kingdome as we know it today. Others will claim it was "Krazy George" two weeks earlier on October 15th, 1981, on national TV at the American League playoff series between the Oakland A's and the New Your Yankees.

    The sprit of the wave was born in Seattle under the roof of the Kingdome in 1977, known as The Blue Wave.

    Reasons for no success with the Wave? We have outgrown it, or forgot about it, or lost the meaning of it. But most important , you can’t do the wave when everyone is standing the whole game. You miss the ripple effect, from sitting to standing then sitting. The Wave accentuates the focal point of explosion of decibels in a rhythm that everyone can follow. It’s also about the timing and flow. I believe most have excused the Wave as old hat, they don’t see it functioning on all cylinders, and have no idea why it worked or no longer works. The wave will come from the upper decks with minds of their own.

    Folks dismiss it as we no longer have “Bill the Beerman” in the stands to lead us in the Wave. But is was much more then just one leader, you also had many others that were located around the stadium. I called them "spark plugs" that would lead their sections in response to Bill the Beerman or others that would get up and lead a cheer when Bill was not in attendance. People in the crowds need to have a vision, a game plan, instructions if you will. This was Bill the Beerman's biggest contribution in teaching how to implement cheers in unison.

    "I give (fans) permission to do what they want to do," the Beerman said. "I say it's OK to cheer, and it's better if we cheer altogether. It's as simple as that."

    Today’s Seahawk fans have something you will never see at any of the other city's stadiums. The fans in the South end zone stand up the entire game. As the game advances the whole stadium is standing. Now that's something. What can we do with that? There is a lot of enthusiasm on the South side, where is it going? I believe the team is better, and I believe the fans are making large strides in becoming connected and a playoff crowd to be reckoned with.

    You need field generals throughout the stadium for balanced communication and continued commitment. None of this in the past just happened, the excitement and participation that occurred on many levels was dedication and natural unmentioned love amongst the fans throughout the Dome.

    "We need to become a playoff crowd unrecognized as ever before" - Shannon Love

    There are so many reasons to love a team, with winning or losing records, it’s our team and we earn what we invest.

    We learn the game, the intricacies, the more we buy in the more we receive in pain and joy, and you can not have one without the other. Someone will ask me what I think about the Seahawks this year, and I pause and say,

    “You can’t ask me, for 30 years I think we are going to make it to the next level. I’m not thinking clearly”.

    But that is the fun, believing that this is the year. I alone will make the difference, I will get involved, I will paint the poster, put my suit on, paint my face. I will project volumes of decibels to alter the opposing offenses. I will talk positively at the water cooler on Monday mornings.

    I am a fan.

    Shannon Love

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  • 11 months 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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• Winner-winner!!! Winner-winner!!!

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