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01-08-2014, 11:40 AM | #353 |
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That's just it, nobody outside of Seattle ever gave a crap until recently. And, frankly, people outside of the NW (not including that small minority of fans out there) hate to see this team succeed and refuse to acknowledge that we have some of (if not THE) best fans in the league. Yes, there are a lot of band-wagoners joining in recently but make no mistake about the base:
Not only has the new stadium been the loudest since it's inception in '02 but back in the Kingdome days there were multiple investigations by the NFL over allegations of artificial noise being piped because it was so loud. ALL of these and more recent allegations were found to be baseless. I was at the SF game where the first Guinness measurements were taken and as a Season ticket holder I can assure you that that wasn't even the loudest game I've been to. When we sucked with 7-9 record a couple of years back, and Lynch went on his 67yd run against the SB defending Saints, we were so loud it caused an EARTHQUAKE. That day was physically painful, felt like my ears were bleeding. Further when KC briefly held the title (with 12,000 more fans) they had to be told when to make noise on the jumbo screen and displayed the levels. During both Seattle measurements there was no prompting, no special 'now' moment. During our games it was completely organic, measured throughout as the crowd reacted to the game as it should be. BTW not only did Seattle recapture the Loud title against NO last month but we triggered yet another quake. I haven't quite figured out if it's because we aren't considered 'big time' or if it's residual of our woefully pathetic baseball franchise, but people love to hate us. What i do know is that, because our city has been so abysmal for so long when it comes to pro sports, the long term Hawks fans are like rabid dogs over this bone of success we've been thrown. That being said 'Y'all' (N.O. tongue in cheek) better get used to it, even if it doesn't happen this year, Hawks are a young team, they will be an annual threat for sometime to come. |
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01-08-2014, 11:49 AM | #354 | |
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What I do respect is current success of the team, But it's just not going to be easy for them anymore. Last edited by Wraith.; 01-08-2014 at 11:55 AM.. |
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01-08-2014, 12:52 PM | #355 | |
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Like I said, when Seattle can actually build a history of success, you know, by actually winning a championship, that may change. But for right now, I can assure you, as a 49ers fan since the 80s, I don't hate the Seahawks, and honestly I can see them beating the current Kap lead 49ers. Doesn't mean anything until they actually win something.
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Agreed, half ass as in not really getting up for the games they are supposed to win. As a matter of fact I think that's how it's been all year, not until they get themselves in trouble do they seem to find the motivation. I'm not really worried about the D (they've only let us down once this year on the final minute of the SF game) but the offense.
The fact is the Seattle biggest weakness is our O-Line. Russell has taken so many hits this year that he's now running from ghost pressure or not feeling it when it really is there. His natural timing that he came to the hawks with is out of rhythm, a result of lousy protection. 2nd is the penalties. On every single big play I find myself holding my breath waiting for the flags to fly. It's a terrible feeling. 3rd weakness is the conservative play calling of D. Bevell. His predictability drives me insane. |
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01-08-2014, 05:11 PM | #363 | |
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i agree with all these points. And i'm glad i'm not the only one who thought about that last point. We need to open it up, and with percy hopefully in the line-up, we will be able to take numerous shots. |
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01-08-2014, 05:20 PM | #364 |
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We need to have a good amount of takeaways that result in pts, minimize penalties, and spring some big plays every game. We should have blown out a ot of teams we let stick close.
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01-08-2014, 11:24 PM | #366 |
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I don't hate the Seahawks. Trust me if you guys weren't in our division I would love you guys lol. I always respect teams that are built to play physical with a good running game and lockdown defense. I believe that's much more important than having a high powered finesse passing attack (saints, broncos, patriots, packers).
I think the reason why people don't like the Seahawks or their fan base is because the sudden rise to success. People don't like it when other teams come out of nowhere and start dominating. Imagine what Cleveland and buffalo fans must be thinking lol. They are pretty historic franchises with NO significance except consistently holding a top 10 draft pick. As a fan of the Niners since the mid 90s I see our main rivals as Dallas and Green Bay. I think of our rivalry as a typical division foe who is constantly fighting for 1st place. It's good for our division and I think next year it'll be even more interesting with the talent Arizona and St. Louis have. Basically whoever makes it out of the west with the division crown should be the favorite for the Super Bowl in the NFC lol
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01-09-2014, 08:42 AM | #367 | |
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NFC west is the NFC best. No better division in football. And next year nodbody will want any part of us. |
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01-09-2014, 10:06 AM | #368 |
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Ya, what ever happened to the NFC Worst mantle? Sadly we are going to be so bloody and bruised from beating each other up next year that I fear for the long term health of the teams. Gonna be interesting.
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01-09-2014, 03:18 PM | #370 |
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I am, for the 2nd year in a row. I don't understand why they don't stick it out and win something first. In this day and age it's not like there won't be a host of Head coaching positions every year. Hell, the day after the reg season ends is 'Black Monday' for a reason.
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01-09-2014, 04:30 PM | #371 | |
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Honestly no. We have talent all around and i know whoever comes in next will utilize everyone pretty much the same way. We cant stay the number one defense forever, but i still expect to be within the top 5 for the next 3 years or so. What i dont get is, why these coaches leave to go to such inferior teams. More about money than winning i guess. |
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I think the RCA dome would disagree...if it wasnt dead. |
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