Monthly Archives: December 2011
Cyber surfing: Tuesday
Good morning. Here’s what’s “out there” about the Seahawks for today, Dec. 27: Eric Williams at the News Tribune looks at some of the unsung heroes for the Seahawks who deserve to have their praise sung: “Two who stand out most are wide receiver Doug Baldwin and cornerback Brandon Browner. Baldwin, an undrafted rookie free [...]
Monday in Hawkville
A recap of the activities at Virginia Mason Athletic Center for Dec. 26: FOCUS ON The Pro Bowl. The Seahawks have not had any players voted to the NFL’s all-star game since 2008, when left tackle Walter Jones and linebacker Julian Peterson were named to the NFC squad. There are some legitimate candidates this season, and the [...]
Five things to love
Five things to love about the NFL from the next-to-last weekend of the regular season: One. Jerome Simpson. On ESPN Saturday night, Tom Jackson called it the most athletic thing he has ever seen. Not sure I’ll go that far, but Simpson’s way-up and way-over flip into the end zone against the Cardinals is definitely [...]
On this date
A look at the memorable – and not-so-memorable – moments in Seahawks history that occurred on Dec. 26: 1982: Kenny Easley has 12 tackles, a sack and an interception, but it’s not enough as the Bengals hand the Seahawks a 24-10 loss in Cincinnati as Pete Johnson runs for two touchdowns. 1993: Rick Mirer passes [...]
Cyber surfing: Monday
Good morning. Here’s what’s “out there” about the Seahawks for today, Dec. 26: Danny O’Neil at the Seattle Times looks at the Seahawks’ problems winning at home this season: “ ‘That’s something we’ve got to get better at,’ (quarterback Tarvaris) Jackson said. In each of Seattle’s four home losses this season, the Seahawks have had [...]
Game at a glance
A recap of the Seahawks’ 19-17 loss to the 49ers at CenturyLink Field on Saturday: PLAYER OF THE GAME Marshawn Lynch. Yes, the Seahawks lost. But their Skittle-back turned in yet another winning performance, and also trampled on some seemingly forbidden territory during the game. Like the end zone: as Lynch became the first player [...]
Willis inactive for 49ers
Despite saying this week that he intended to play today, 49ers’ linebacker Patrick Willis is inactive today. There are no surprises among the Seahawks’ inactive players: CB Kennard Cox LB Malcolm Smith QB Josh Portis SS Jeron Johnson OG Paul Fanaika DT Clinton McDonald OT Jarriel King McDonald practiced on a limited basis on Thursday, [...]
Countdown to kickoff
Season’s Greetings from CenturyLink Field, where the Seahawks are hosting the 49ers today in their home finale – and on Christmas Eve – with kickoff and coverage on Fox (channel 13 in Seattle) set for 1:15 p.m. What’s left to say about this game that hasn’t already been said? The best place to start is [...]
Cyber surfing: Saturday
Good morning. Here’s what’s “out there” about the Seahawks for today, Dec. 24: Danny O’Neil at the Seattle Times looks at how similar the approach to how they want to play is for the Seahawks and 49ers as they prepare to play each other at CenturyLink Field today: “The Seahawks and 49ers share a [...]
On this date
A look at the memorable – and not-so-memorable – moments in Seahawks history that occurred on Dec. 24: 1983: In the Seahawks’ first playoff game, on a Saturday afternoon at the Kingdome, Dave Krieg passes for three touchdowns – to Steve Largent, Pete Metzelaars and Paul Johns – in a 31-7 victory over the Broncos. [...]
