Are We Still South Alaska?

[AROS]

When we are hot and running over favorites they jump on the bandwagon and are quick to say I told you so about things and that we should not forget that Egyptian Team in South Alaska. But it takes knocking off Anointed ones, Brady, Manning, Rodgers, Brees etc for that to happen.

Yeah true...I still remember when Shawn Springs left one of the first comments he made was that he didn't like playing in "South Alaska". Never liked him sense. (Not that he did anything after he was a Seahawk any ways).

Chad Brown was another that wasn't a true blue and green Hawk but I think he's come around in recent years.

If you guys are going back to these times? Hell yes, I agree that the Hawks were barely even recognized as a franchise, let along talked about.

Even when Holmgren was hired he joked he knew nothing of the franchise except "Steve Largent, Steve Largent and Steve Largent."

But like I said earlier in this thread, I truly think that's where the 12th man was born. It was from that anger, resentment, inferiority complex and bitterness of no one paying attention to us. So come game time we were going to let everyone on TV and the other team know just what's up in South Alaska.

Just so you and I are on the same page, I am not whining about a lack of coverage these past few years. That''s silly. Of course we have been getting our due thanks to our success. This is not a statement about Seahawks coverage in recent years. It's about how there's still very much a "Oh yeah the Seahawks, but did you see what Watson did?" mentality that undermines what is an elite team in this league. And like it or not, give a rip or not, it's a reality.

If this game was in Green Bay and Rodgers had thrown for 456 yards and 4 TDs I guarantee you the media would be saying what a nice game by the rook but HOLY CRAP RODGERS!!!

 

[AROS]

As an aside...Anyone else creeped out by this lady they kept showing during the game???

<<<shudder>>>

[tweet]https://twitter.com/11plus1TrueHawk/status/924812321762959360[/tweet]

Thread winner.

 

[hawxfreak]

I just hope the team can use any slights as motivation , and of the news I saw it was more about Watson than Wilson.
This team reminds me of 2013 with the depth they have and if the running game gets going then I think we can get number 1 seed , but even if we don't I get a feeling this team is hungry for another SuperbOwl mainly cuz I think they're finally ready to get SB 49 out of their heads and want to show people that we are not done.
I believe they could get there this year even on the road in the playoffs , so i'm drinkin cool aid as the magic seems to have returned
Go Hawks :irishdrinkers:

 

[ImTheScientist]

Can we get some kay adams pics....thanks.

 

[AROS]

Can we get some kay adams pics....thanks.

And to her credit she keeps on the Russell Wilson Is Great Train...My word she's, um, easy on the eyes.

 

[raisethe3]

^^She is Aros.

 

[Hawks46]

I think it's because Watson is the new thing....that wasn't expected to do anything this year.

Also, it's expected that rookie QB's (and most QB's) are going to have a hard time at the CLink against the LoB. Seriously, we've had Brady and Rodgers here and they have never lit it up like that. It's a big deal and totally unexpected. Add to that that it was one of the best games of 2017 with lots of scoring and you get the story line.

Russell Wilson, while not expected to put up THOSE numbers, is expected to play well at home because he almost always does. He's also adept at 4th quarter come backs and has consistently put up good numbers before. Like I said, expected, not a surprise.

When Burleson said what he did...it was sarcasm. He gets it and always gives us love.

You'll start to see the narrative of our patented late season runs. It will be a story line and we'll get press.

 

[IndyHawk]

As an aside...Anyone else creeped out by this lady they kept showing during the game???

<<<shudder>>>

Omg!I saw that wench do that and thought "what a smug (blank)"..I said out loud #1 at what?The game ain't over yet!

 

[Steve2222]

Just about everything I heard and saw yesterday on the internet said "Wilson outduels Watson in best game of the year so far."

I think we're a little hyper sensitive up here in the NW when it comes to the national media and wanting to be heard and recognized.......................which btw, is why the Clink is so damn loud, just as the Kingdome was before it.

So think of all this as a good thing. Our players LOVE playing the disrespect card, and so do the fans.

Nah.

SNF Pregame Patrick asked the two their stars of the day and Rodney went first making a quick shout out to Wilson then Dungy took it over talking about Watson, where they discussed his game for a good 5 minutes. Good morning football on NFL Network the next day was all Watson.

I don’t watch the ESPN shows like First Take or Around the Horn anymore, but I’d bet good money Watson got more airtime than Russ.

 

[brettb3]

I don’t know. I don’t think any franchise in the NFL has gotten more attention from the national media over the last five years than the Seahawks. As you pointed out, I think it comes down to Watson being new and fresh.

 

[SixSeahawk]

At least you guys don't get shafted like Canadian teams do.

 

[djb28]

Did someone say Kay Adams?
She gets me in trouble in the mornings. My girlfriend says she wishes I would smile like that when she talks.

It must be an involuntary muscle.

"Yeah I won't even bother to look what that's doing" she said.

 

[SixSeahawk]

Based on this overreaction to Kay Adams...then yes, you are South Alaska.

Must not have a lot of women in Seattle if Kay Adams can make everybody hyperventilate like this. :lol:

 

[Exittium]

Mean while Watsons being touted as the "next tom Brady" https://www.stampedeblue.com/2017/1...se-deshaun-watson-might-be-the-next-tom-brady

Soo yeah wow. A rookie great but, didn't Wilson have 1 more TD and less ints.
Great this kid is doing good his rookie season, but to claim he's the next tom Brady, I call BS

 

[907Hawk]

Based on this overreaction to Kay Adams...then yes, you are South Alaska.

Must not have a lot of women in Seattle if Kay Adams can make everybody hyperventilate like this. :lol:

Is there not another bandwagon you can jump on, did you get lost on your way to the Raiders Forum.

 

[SixSeahawk]

Based on this overreaction to Kay Adams...then yes, you are South Alaska.

Must not have a lot of women in Seattle if Kay Adams can make everybody hyperventilate like this. :lol:

Is there not another bandwagon you can jump on, did you get lost on your way to the Raiders Forum.

Hate to break it to you but the Seattle bandwagon was destroyed a few years ago by Malcolm Butler.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

:snack:

 

[SPIRITOF12]

The latest in showing no respect for South Alaska NFL Gameday Morning when discussing the Seahawks Redskins game, showed highlights from the Houston Game. Watson highlights, showing all their touchdowns, and showing none of the Seahawks scores. If I did not see the game, and relied on that highlight real to tell me how Seattle did last week, looked to be Hoiston 38, Seattle 0.

 

[GeekHawk]

Based on the weather outside my window right now - yes. We're still in South Alaska, Toto.