Lofa Tatupu Tribute

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Made a short highlight video of my favorite Seahawk from when I was really getting into football.

Saw this posted in the Multimedia Forum and thought I'd move it in here for a nice change of pace.

Still remember that multi-pick game Tatupu had in Philly.

Eight years ago his jersey was everywhere and for good reason. He's the closest thing the Seahawks have had to Honey Badger.

Nice work!

definitely one of the greatest seahawks. it wasn't just the plays he made, but also how he would sacrifice his body in order to give other seahawks the chance to make plays.

First thought was "What, Lofa passed away?". Been on vacation for the past 3 weeks and a tad out of touch. Glad to see this was just a tribute to his playing days.

Nice job. Loved Lofa...True warrior. What a shame his career was so short. Really glad he's back and involved with the organization.

Really fun player to watch before the injuries; one of the most cerebral, instinctive players I have been fortunate to watch over the years; had an amazing ability to breakdown an offense and anticipate where the ball was going; a Ken Norton, Jr. protege.

hawknation2016":2xfkazbh said:

Really fun player to watch before the injuries; one of the most cerebral, instinctive players I have been fortunate to watch over the years; had an amazing ability to breakdown an offense and anticipate where the ball was going; a Ken Norton, Jr. protege.

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Exactly. If his body could've held up, he could've still been playing and gone down as one of our best defenders in franchise history.

Glad to see him get into coaching. He has a true understanding of the game, and feel like he's an asset to help Bobby Wagner continue to progress

Loved the video. I was hoping to see his touchdown where he punched on the goalpost pad. A tribute to his Father Mosi Tatupu, a heck of a third down back for the Patriots

I embedded it now. Looks great.

Highlights from the 2006 Cowboys Wildcard game. I couldn't remember the fumble flip play at all, pretty fun trip down memory lane.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000274664/GameDay-Cowboys-vs-Seahawks

Loved watching him play, as well as his dad, Manu Tuiasosopo

Lofa's one of the few jerseys I own of a player who didn't play for us too long and that I wear proudly. Loved watching him play. He was one of my favorite players in that era, and I can't help but think his attitude and determination then were a glimpse into the future of today's Seahawks football team.

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Sorry for the late response guys. I haven't visited this site since posting this. I appreciate the feedback and I'm glad ya'll liked it. Lofa definitely needed a highlights vid. And It's a shame he got robbed of a ring.

Many USC fans will tell you that we feel we could have won that Rose Bowl game against Texas had Lofa stayed one more year at USC. Well that and not having so many injuries to the D that season. But he was so impactful as a Mike.

I will never question his decision to go out for the draft. He clearly was ready to play in the NFL. But I wish we could have cloned him or something.

Really glad he's coaching. Great player who knows the game incredibly well.

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Eight years ago his jersey was everywhere and for good reason. He's the closest thing the Seahawks have had to Honey Badger.

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Correct and just like Tatupu the injures are already hitting the Honey Badger, both have the heart and skill to be elite but not the durability or size their respective positions demand. Just glad he's coaching for us I have a feeling he's going to elevate are linebacker group into something nasty.