Monthly Archives: January 2010
Kid Wilson Shows Punching Power
See Video Seahawks cornerback Josh Wilson is in the business of breaking up pass plays, not landing or dodging punches, but he still looked comfortable in the ring at White Center Police Activities League (PAL) Club last week. Wilson stopped by the club to get in a workout and visit with the 25 young men and [...]
Reed all about it
Read the release What could Nick Reed and Mark Sanchez possibly have in common? Robert Johnson, their coach at Mission Viejo (Calif.) High School, has been named 2009 NFL High School Football Coach of the Year, it was announced today. Not only that, Johnson was nominated for the award by Reed, the Seahawks’ rookie defensive [...]
Plays of the decade: Help wanted
With apologies to The Beatles, “Help, we need somebody. Help, not just anybody. Help, you know we need someone. Help.” This is a call to Seahawks.com Nation to help us select the offensive, defensive and special teams plays from the just completed decade. Read the stories, and vote. Then, tell a friend, or a few. [...]
On Matt-ers of the draft and Super Bowl
This week, the eyes of the NFL are focused on Mobile, Ala. — and in Mobile, site of the Senior Bowl. New Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and his staff are there to take in the practices. But few NFL types actually stay for the game, because video is made available to every team. It’s the [...]
Solari joins 49ers
Mike Solari is gone, but it didn’t take the veteran offensive line coach long to get a new job – and he didn’t have to go very far. Solari joined Mike Singletary’s staff with the division rival San Francisco 49ers today, replacing line coach Chris Foerster, who left to be part of Mike Shanahan’s staff [...]
Nuggets from Schneider’s presser
The news conference to introduce John Schneider as the Seahawks’ general manager just concluded, and there were nuggets of news from Schneider, as well as coach Pete Carroll. Schneider said that the personnel and scouting departments will remain intact, with Ruston Webster as vice president of player personnel and Will Lewis as director of pro personnel. [...]
Seahawks support Haitian efforts
The NFL did its part to help with relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti by asking for contributions during its playoff games over the weekend, while the league and NFL Players Association have pledged $2.5 million to assist victims. The Seahawks, meanwhile, are making a contribution to Medical Teams International in support of the organization’s relief [...]
Leaving their marks
Five members of the Seahawks – past and present – ranked among the Top 10 in the NFL in production during the just completed decade: Rushing Attempts: 5, Shaun Alexander (2,187) Yards: 7, Alexander (9,453) Touchdowns: 2, Alexander (100) The Chargers’ LaDainian Tomlinson was No. 1 in all three categories (2,880 for 12,490 and 138). [...]
Wednesday in Hawkville
A recap of the day’s activities: Aar FOCUS ON Aaron Curry. The Seahawks’ 2009 season ended without their first-round draft choice being on the field, because the rookie linebacker got a stinger in the third-to-last game and missed the final two. But the fourth pick overall in last year’s draft remains a big part of [...]
Seahawks vs. Tennessee: A Season Ending Defeat.
The Seahawks returned to Qwest Field looking for a victory in the season finale against the Tennessee Titans. Like the Seahawks, the Titans entered the contest already eliminated from postseason consideration, but they had much to play for as running back Chris Johnson pursued a 2,000 yard season with an longshot at the single season [...]
