Monthly Archives: September 2011
Tofflemire passing
Joe Tofflemire, a second-round draft choice by the Seahawks in 1989, died today. He was 46. He was found unconscious and unresponsive at his home in Post Falls, Idaho, and later died in a Coeur d’Alene hospital, according to Facebook postings from his family and a report in the Arizona Daily Star. Tofflemire, who played [...]
On this date
A look at a memorable moment in Seahawks history that occurred on Sept. 28: 1980 – The Seahawks post the second shutout in club history, 14-0 over the Redskins at RFK Stadium.
The Brat-o-meter
Mike Sando’s notes this morning about dropped passes and what constitutes a drop on his NFC West blog at ESPN.com got me thinking about Bob Bratkowski. Well, that thought process actually began yesterday while compiling information about the Falcons, because Bratkowski is the QB coach in Atlanta – and the Falcons play the Seahawks on [...]
Clemons, continued
Chris Clemons’ performance against the Arizona Cardinals in the Seahawks’ home opener looked good enough on the field Sunday, even better during the coaches’ video review on Monday and now that notion is getting a third positive opinion – all the way from Atlanta. “Clemons on the defensive line is one of the better ones [...]
Cyber surfing: Wednesday
Good morning. Here’s what’s “out there” about the Seahawks for today, Sept. 28: John Boyle of the Everett Herald looks at the impact of Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor on a Seahawks defense that is ranked 10th in the NFL. Says Boyle: “Three games into their second season together — Chancellor’s first as a starter [...]
Tuesday in Hawkville
A recap of the day’s activities at Virginia Mason Athletic Center: FOCUS ON Chris Clemons. His performance against the Arizona Cardinals looked as good on video as it did on Sunday at CenturyLink Field. We examined the against-all-odds efforts of the Seahawks’ “Leo” defensive end in our “Monday Metatarsal Musings,” and the coaches’ review showed that [...]
Up next: Atlanta Falcons
When: Sunday, 1:05 p.m., CenturyLink Field Record: 1-2 after Sunday’s 16-13 loss to the Buccaneers in Tampa Where they rank: No. 19 on offense (19th rushing, 18th passing); No. 22 on defense (20th rushing, 22nd passing) Series: Seahawks lead 8-4, but the Falcons have won the past two meetings – including a 34-18 victory in [...]
Photoblog: A Welcome Home Win.
The Seahawks returned home to play their first regular season game at the renamed CenturyLink Field, hoping to turn around an 0-2 start to the season.
Cyber surfing: Tuesday
Good morning. Here’s what’s “out there” about the Seahawks for today, Sept. 27: Danny O’Neil of the Seattle Times looks at an offense that continues to be a concern, despite the Seahawks winning their first game. Offers O’Neil: “Seattle has scored 30 points so far this season, which is not only third-worst in the [...]
Monday in Hawkville
A recap of the day’s activities at Virginia Mason Athletic Center: FOCUS ON Brandon Browner. The Seahawks’ extra-large cornerback drew positive reviews from coach Pete Carroll today for the job he did on the Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald in Sunday’s home opener. “Brandon played a very good game,” Carroll said during his weekly day-after news conference. [...]
