THE PITTSBURGH Sports CHATTER

[POJO_Risin]

that was my point...

Coffee is like tequila...if it tastes good...it almost defeats the purpose...lmfao...

[LoungeMachine]

Originally posted by POJO_Risin
Ipsst...when you actually want to talk about football...let me know...

I will

[POJO_Risin]

I won't hold my breath...

[LoungeMachine]

Originally posted by POJO_Risin
I won't hold my breath...

LMAO:D

You know me.

As I posted previously, I leave the Xs and Os to you guys. I'm just here for the beer and crab dip.

After all, you were the one who said none of us call the plays, so this game, and it's outcome is 100% out of our hands. :D

All of the X and O talk flies right out the window the minute a key starter goes down in the first drive. [all too common]

This game in my mind is a 50/50 toss up, and all that's left is to play the game and talk the smack.


And I never said RNR started in Seattle. Neither did coffee, pcs, or beer [ those damn egyptians beat us by 4,000 years.]

The list, if it had a point at all, was things Seattle has made a name for themselves, and maybe, just maybe...........NFL Football is another one to add. finally


But hey, if this thread is strictly for the Xs and Os.......I'll take my smack down the street.

"til then.........GO HAWKS..........NONE FOR THE THUMB:D :D


Out.

[POJO_Risin]

Did anyone...ANYONE...say that Seattle hadn't made a name for itself?

[POJO_Risin]

...and I'm not talking about the football team...I'm talking about the City...

[LoungeMachine]

Not that I'm aware.........but then I'm pretty drunk.. LMMFAO


Many have counted us out, and I like that. I think dumping Whitsitt was a great move, and I think Team Paul are on their way to great things......

Now if Schultz would sac up and ditch Walker................

[ and don't even start on the Marinara's ]


I'm going to make a bold prediction, based soley on team stats and player conditions in all positions....












The team who scores the most will win.

[LoungeMachine]

....and I do recall conmee saying he would give Seattle props...."as soon as they win a playoff game...."

[POJO_Risin]

lmfao...

I DO agree that the biggest bandwagon in sports right now is Pittsburgh...

it's amusing to be honest...

and a rarity in general...

Minnesota was by far the favorite...in Pittsburgh's first bowl...

the Cowboys...America's Team...the White Hats...and even though many wanted the Steelers in all three and for different reasons...the Cowboys had more followers...

The Rams...well...the one thing I can remember about that game was the Rams underdog attitudes...but I do think that was the one bowl in which many supported them...

but this is a different teams...and it's almost as though the general public all WANTS them to win...for whatever reason...

either way...it will be fun to watch...

[Unchainme]

Originally posted by POJO_Risin
lmfao...

I DO agree that the biggest bandwagon in sports right now is Pittsburgh...

Its the biggest Bandwagon I've ever seen. Cowboys, '9ers hvae nothing on the cling ons the Steelers have right now. Its pretty sickening watching people watching Roethlisberger jerseys thinking they're real fans of the team, but In real life the explaination for it is Always "Well The Browns SUCK!", Even the Local papers have jumped on it, basically telling us how the Browns suck and how the Steelers are our superior. Its like WTF?, Shouldn't these people be the target of beer bottles etc. What has happened to The Dawg Pound?

[Dave's PA Rental]

Steelers are going to wear their white uniforms at the Super Bowl.

Big mistake.

Hey, I want the Steelers to win...I respect Bill Cowher and want to see him win one. But all this Jerome Bettis love, I don't get. And Hall of Fame? BARELY.

So im assuming that on the west coast the Sports Illustrated covers have been Seahawks for the last few weeks, right? Steelers have been on the cover in the east for 4 straight weeks...

[POJO_Risin]

Nope...Steelers haven't been on the cover 4 straight for the East Coast...

2 for me...

other than that...Panther shit...

Big mistake for the WHITE JERSEYS?

You sound like my wife...although I'd prefer the Steeler Black and Gold as well...but could care a less when it's all said and done...

Jerome...BARELY????

top 5 rushing...all time?

BARELY??? not sure I get that...

[Dave's PA Rental]

he's the Raffy Palmeiro of running backs.

when I think of the top running backs all-time, Bettis doesnt make the top 20.

[LoungeMachine]

SOME SEAHAWK FACTS FOR THOSE OF YOU NOT FAMILIAR WITH ANYTHING WEST OF THE ROCKIES


Nickname:
The nickname Seahawks was the result of a fan contest that drew 20,365 entries and suggested 1,742 different names. Seahawks was suggested by 151 entrants and judged by the team ownership as the best choice.

Logo:
A Native American totem style hawk with a fierce look. The top half of the hawk's body is a dark blue, and the bottom is a lighter blue. The hawk's beak and face are also dark blue, with a neon green eye.

Colors:
Navy Blue
Pacific Blue
Neon Green
White


Coach:
Mike Holmgren 1999-

Stadium:
Qwest Field* 2002-
*-Known as Seahawks Stadium 2002-2003




Historical Moments:

1976: Tragedy strikes the Seahawks before they even play their first game when Lloyd W. Nordstrom the expansion team's owner dies from a heart attack on January 20th while vacationing in Mexico. Nordstrom had been instrumental in landing an NFL team in the Pacific Northwest, and hiring the front office, but he never had a chance to see his team take the field. The Seahawks coached by Jack Patera finally play their first game on September 12th before a sold out Kingdome the expansion Seahawks played a solid game but had their desperation final pass intercepted in the endzone during a 30-24 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Seahawks would go on to lose their first 5 game before they beat the Buccaneers their brothers in expansion 13-10 in Tampa on October 17th. Three weeks later the Seahawks would earn their first home victory by beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-13 behind the 12-yard effort of RB Sherman Smith. These 2 wins would be the only on the season as the first year team completed a typical expansion-like record of 2-12.

1977: In one of the dumbest moves in franchise history the Seahawks trade their top pick in the draft to the Dallas Cowboys for 3 2nd round picks. The Cowboys would use the pick to select RB Tony Dorsett who would have a Hall of Fame career. In their 2nd season the Seahawks shifted from the NFC West to the AFC West, as they lost 5 of their first 6 games. On October 30th the Seahawks would earn their 2nd win of the season when QB Jim Zorn returned from an injury and threw 4 TD passes in a 56-17 win over the Buffalo Bills at the Kingdome. Two weeks later the Seahawks would get their first shutout over the Jets 17-0 in New York. The Seahawks would go on to finish with a 5-9 record, winning their final 2 games in the process.

1978: After splitting their first 12 games the Seahawks stun the Raiders 17-16 in Oakland beating them for the 2nd time in the season. It was the first time any opponent had beaten the Raiders twice in the same season in 13 years. The Seahawks would go on to finish with a 9-7 record, as WR Steve Largent has a breakout season with 1,168 receiving yards.

1979: The Seahawks stumble out of the gate losing 4 of their first 5 games. The Seahawks would recover in time to score a 31-28 comeback win over the Falcons in Atlanta in their first Monday Night Appearance. However a week later they would suffer their most humiliating loss at the Kingdome where they put up negative yardage in a 24-0 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Seahawks would bounce back to win 5 of their final 6 to finish with a 9-7 record for the 2nd year in a row.

1980: The Seahawks would get off to another solid start winning 4 of their first 7 games. However, defensive struggles would catch up with team as they lost their final 9 games to finish with a 4-12 record. The Seahawks defense was torched for 408 points on the season as they lost several games by a TD or less.

1981: The Seahawks get off to a terrible start losing 6 of their first 7 games, on the way to a 6-10 season. Despite the struggles Steve Largent would have another stellar season with 1,224 receiving yards.

1982: The Seahawks stumble out of the gate losing their first 2 games before a 2-month player strike. When play resumed the Seahawks took the field with a new coach after Jack Patera was fired. Under the leadership of Interim Coach Mike McCormick the Seahawks would go 4-3 to finish with a 4-5 record. Following the season McCormick returned to the front office as Chuck Knox was hired as the new coach.

1983: Through the first 12 games the Seahawks play up and down football, sweeping the Los Angeles Raiders while being swept by the San Diego Chargers on the way to forming a 6-6 record. With their playoff hopes dwindling, the Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 51-48 in a overtime shootout at the Kingdome. The win would boost the Seahawks to win 3 of their last 4 games to finish with a 9-7 record, good enough for a playoff berth. In the Wild Card game the Seahawks would use a balanced offensive attack to bet the Denver Broncos 31-7 at the Kingdome. A week later the Seahawks drive 66 yards in 5 plays late in the 4th quarter to capture divisional playoff win over the Dolphins 27-20 in Miami. However, a week later in the AFC Championship Game the Seahawks season would end with a 30-14 loss to the Raiders in Los Angeles.

1984: The Seahawks seize the momentum form the previous season by winning 12 of their first 14 games. Along the way the Seahawks defense posts 3 shutouts, including a game at the Kingdome on November 4th in which they beat the Kansas City Chiefs 45-0 in a game highlighted by 4 touchdowns off interceptions returns including 2 by Dave Brown. However the Chiefs would get revenge with a 34-7 win in the next to last game of the season, which set up a showdown for the AFC West in the final game of the season at the Kingdome against the Denver Broncos. The Seahawks would fall by a score of 31-14 to finish with a 12-4 record, but the loss forced them to settle for the Wild Card. In the Wild Card Game the Seahawks defense for 3 turnovers and 6 sacks in a 13-7 win over the Los Angeles Raiders at the Kingdome. However a week later their season would end with a 31-10 loss to the Dolphins in Miami.

1985: The Seahawks play mediocre football all season while posting a disappointing 8-8 record. During the season the Seahawks would win 2 straight only to lose their next 2, a pattern that repeated it self 4 times. Among the highlights was QB Dave Krieg who passes 3,602 yards on the season, highlighted by 405-yard passing game in a comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons at the Kingdome on October 13th.

1986: The Seahawks get off to a solid start winning 5 of their first 7 games including a 17-12 win over the New York Giants at the Kingdome on October 19th. However, the Seahawks would lose their next 4 games, which crippled the Seahawks playoff hopes. The Seahawks would go on to win their last 5 games to finish with a 10-6 record, but they would miss the playoff via a tiebreaker. Among the highlights of the season were Steve Largent who set a career record with consecutive games with a reception, and RB Curt Warner who had a career year rushing for 1,481 yards.

1987: Prior to the start of the season the Seahawks win a lottery for the right to pick LB Brian Bosworth in the supplemental draft. After the regulars split their first 2 games the Seahawks scabs play decent football winning 2 of 3. When the regulars returned the Seahawks played solid football winning 4 of their first 5 games to sit in strong playoff position with a 7-3 record. However the Seahawks would struggle down the stretch winning just 2 of their final 3 games. Non the less their 9-6 record was still good enough for a Wild Card berth, as WR Steve Largent made history again by breaking the record of career receptions. In the Wild Card Game the Seahawks would battle the Oilers back and forth all day before falling in overtime 23-20 in Houston.

1988: Steve Largent continues to make history as he sets the career record in receiving yards, as the Seahawks with their first 2 games. However in the 3rd game QB Dave Krieg suffers a shoulder separation and misses nearly 2 months as the Seahawks barely keep their head above water at 5-5. When Krieg returned the Seahawks would catch fire winning 3 of their final 4 games to capture their first AFC West title with a 9-7 record. However, the Seahawks would fall 21-13 in the Divisional Playoffs to the Bengals at Cincinnati.

1989: Playing in his final season WR Steve Largent suffers an elbow injury in a season opening loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia. In the game Largent caught a TD pass brining him to with 1 of the NFL record. Largent would return to tie and break the record, but the Seahawks struggled al year finishing with a 6-10 record. Prior to the season finale at the Kingdome the Seahawks honored Largent the last original Seahawk by retiring his number, and putting him in the ring of honor. Largent would retire holding career records in catches, yards, and Touchdowns. Although all of his records would fall within a few years, he would always be remembered as one of the best receivers of all time.

1990: The Seahawks stumble out of the gate losing their first 3 games. The Seahawks would slowly climb their way out of the hole finally reaching the .500 mark after the 12th game of the season. During the Seahawks rise back to .500 they had many thrilling comeback victories including on November 11th in Kansas City when QB Dave Krieg shook off a single game record of 7 sacks from Derrick Thomas to beat the Chiefs on 25-yards pass to Paul Skansi on the game's final play 17-16. The Seahawks would win 3 of their last 4 games to finish with a 9-7 record. However, they missed the playoff via tiebreaker.

1991: Viewed as the quarterback of the future the Seahawks use their first round pick to select Dan McGwire, the brother of baseball all-star Mark McGwire. McGwire would have to wait for his chance as he stood on the sidelines most of the season, as the Seahawks played mediocre football all season on the way to a 7-9 record. Following the season Coach Chuck Knox resigned to return to the Los Angeles Rams, 2-time Super Bowl winning coach Tom Flores would eventually replace him.

1992: With the departure of QB Dave Krieg, most expected to see Dan McGwire given the nod, but he struggled in the preseason and lost out to Stan Gelbaugh. However in the regular season Gelbaugh struggled as well as Kelly Stoufer too over. Stoufer would not fair much better, and McGwire looked lost every time he was on the field as the Seahawks scored just 140 points in the midst of a franchise worst 2-14 season. Despite the misery on offense, Cortez Kennedy shined on Defense winning Defensive player of the Year honors.

1993: The Seahawks all but give up on QB Dan McGwire by drafting Notre Dame golden boy Rick Mirer. Mirer, who drew comparisons to Joe Montana, is given the starting job right away. Under Mirer the Seahawks would lose their first 2 games, before bouncing back to win 4 of their next 5 to sit at 4-3. However, the Seahawks would do a noise dive lose 7 of their final 9 games to finish with a 6-10 record.

1994: Forced to play their first 3 home game at Husky Stadium on the campus of University of Washington after a concrete block fell at the Kingdome the Seahawks got off to a solid start winning 3 of their first 4 games. However, a 6-game losing streak, as they returned to the Kingdome. The Seahawks would go on to finish with a 6-10 record, despite a stellar 1,545-yard season from RB Chris Warren. Following the season Tom Flores would depart his coaching position to concentrate on his General Manager duties. To replace Flores on the sidelines the Seahawks hire Dennis Erickson from the University of Miami.

1995: The Dennis Erickson era gets off to a shaky start when the new coach is charged with drunk driving. Erickson would settle is legal troubles quietly, but the Seahawks on field struggles were hard to fix as QB Rick Mirer continued to struggle a 2-6 start. With John Friez replacing Mirer down the stretch the Seahawks would win 6 of their next 7 before finishing with an 8-8 record.

1996: With QB Rick Mirer's struggles continuing the Seahawks get off to a poor start again losing their first 3 games on the way to another season without the playoffs with a 7-9 record. Following a season in which he threw 12 interceptions to just 5 TDs Rick Mirer was released.

1997: After 9 seasons without a playoff berth the Seahawks began to become impatient, and it showed with the signing of aging QB Warren Moon. Moon would have an All-Pro season passing for 3,678 yards and 25 touchdowns. However, the 4-game losing streak near the end of the season doomed Seattle to another season without the playoffs with an 8-8 record. Changes appeared on the horizon as the team is sold to Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Under Allen the Seahawks see a change in the front office as GM Tom Flores resigns.

1998: With a playoff or else ultimatum hanging over Coach Dennis Erickson's head the Seahawks get off to a solid start winning their first 3 games. However, Moon would be lost to injuries as the Seahawks struggled under John Kitna. Moon would return and the Seahawks would continue to play mediocre football to sit at 6-6 through 12 games. Facing the Jets in the Meadowlands the Seahawks would lose 32-31 when QB Vinny Testeverde lunge for the endzone was ruled a TD despite replays clearly showing only his bare hand crossed the endzone. That loss would be the backbreaker as the Seahawks went to finish with an 8-8 record missing the playoffs by just 1 game. Following the season coach Dennis Erickson is fired, and Mike Holmgren is hired away from the Green Bay Packers to fill the duel role of GM and coach.

1999: In their final season at The Kingdome the Seahawks get off to a terrific start wining 8 of their first 10 games, as QB John Kitna has a solid season passing for 3,346 yards. However, Kitna would struggle down the stretch as the Seahawks lost 4 0f their last 5 games. Fortunately for Seattle the good start was good enough for the Seahawks to win their 2nd Division Title with a 9-7 record. In the 1st Round the Seahawks hosted the Miami Dolphins in the final game ever at The Kingdome. The Seahawks would hold a 17-13 lead over the 6th seeded Dolphins midway through the 4th Quarter. However Dan Marino would have one last magic moment leading the Dolphins on a game winning TD drive with 5 minutes left to win the game 20-17.

2000: Within a few months of the playoff loss the Kingdome was leveled to make room for a brand new stadium. However, while the stadium was built the Seahawks were forced to play 2 seasons on the campus of University of Washington. Without a true home field the Seahawks struggled early, losing 7 of their first 9 games, as QB John Kitna fell out of favor with Coach Mike Holmgren and the fans. The Seahawks would go on to finish with a disappointing 6-10 record. Following the season the Seahawks cut Kitna and traded for Matt Hasselbeck.

2001: Young QB Matt Hasselbeck who the Seahawks acquired from the Green Bay Packers struggled early leading to singing of Trent Dilfer. The Seahawks would play only mediocre football most of the season under Hasselbeck going 5-7 in his starts. However, whenever Dilfer was on the field the Seahawks played with an extra spark, winning all 4 of his starts. Also making news was RB Shaun Alexander who had a break out game on November 11th in front of a Sunday Night National TV audience at Husky Stadium, when he rushed for 266 yards in a 34-27 win over the Oakland Raiders. It was the 4th highest single rushing game in NFL history on the way to a 1,318-yard season in which he scored 16 touchdowns. However, needing a win and help to make the playoffs in the final week of the season, the Seahawks did their part beating the Kansas City Chiefs 25-22. However they did not get the help they need and were the only team with a winning record at 9-7 not to make the playoffs.

2002: The Seahawks finally opened their state of the art stadium, moving back to the NFC West where they played their inaugural season in 1976, as part of the NFL's realignment. After dropping their first game on the road the Seahawks would open Seahawks Stadium with a disappointing 24-13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, as they dropped 5 of their first 6 games. Things appeared to go from bad to worse in Week 7 when QB Trent Dilfer injured his Achilles on the road against the Dallas Cowboys. However, backup Matt Hasselbeck would come on to lead the Seahawks to a 17-14 victory spoiling a record day for Emmitt Smith who set the NFL's al-time rushing mark. With Dilfer out the rest of the season Matt Hasselbeck would play strong in his place as the Seahawks finished the season on a strong note winning their final 3 games with Hasselbeck passing for 3,075 yards as the Seahawks posted a record of 7-9, while RB Shaun Alexander led the NFC with 18 Touchdowns.

2003: The Seahawks got off to a roaring start winning their first 3 games to take an early 2 game lead in the NFC West. However after a bye week the Seahawks looked rusty in a 35-13 road loss to the Green Bay Packers. However the Seahawks would recover to win their next games at home, as they would defend their nest in style all season winning all 8 games at Seahawks Stadium. However the road would be a different story as after a solid 38-0 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2 the Seahawks lost their next 6 road games which included a hard to swallow Week 12 loss to the Baltimore Ravens where they had a 41-24 lead in the 4th Quarter disappear as the Ravens won in OT 44-41. The Seahawks road woes would cost them first place, as they entered the final game of the season on the road against the San Francisco 49ers just to make the playoffs. After trailing 14-0 early in the 2nd Quarter the Seahawks came to life scoring 2 quick TDs before halftime. The momentum carried on to the second half where they would get the win 24-17 to sew up a playoff spot with a solid 10-6 record. In the playoffs the Seahawks would return to Green Bay for a match up against the Packers in a home coming for both Coach Mike Holmgren, who mentored Packers Coach Mike Sherman and QB Matt Hasselbeck a former back up to Packers QB Brett Favre. After trailing at halftime 13-6 the Seahawks came out smoking and took a 20-13 lead. From there the game went back and forth as at the end of regulation it was tied at 27. In overtime as the Seahawks won the coin toss Hasselbeck boasted the Seahawks would win. However Hasselbeck may have been too aggressive as he had a pass intercepted by All Harris and returned for the game winning TD that end the Seahawks season in heartbreak 33-27.

2004: With hopes high on winning a division title the Seahawks got off to a strong start winning their first 3 games. However with a chance to get a stranglehold for the NFC West the Seahawks blew a 24-7 halftime lead against the St. Louis Rams losing in overtime at home 33-27. The loss would be the first of 3 in a row as the Seahawks began a pattern of inconsistent play that would frustrate fans the rest of the season. With the hopes of helping their struggling receiving crew the Seahawks acquired legendary WR Jerry Rice form the Oakland Raiders. The acquisition of Rice would have little effect as the Seahawks hovered near .500 all season, including another frustrating loss to the Rams. However it would still be good enough to win the NFC West if they won their final game as Shaun Alexander battled for the NFL rushing title while scoring 20 Touchdowns. Alexander would fall 1 yard short with 1,696 yards but the Seahawks would hold on stopping the Atlanta Flacons on a 2-point conversion attempt to preserve a 28-26 win to clinch the NFC West with a 9-7 record. In the playoffs the Seahawks would faced their nemesis the Rams again. Once again it would be battle as the game went back and forth with the Rams leading 27-20 as the Seahawks drove for a game tying TD, as Matt Hasselbeck tried to redeem himself from his playoff interception return in OT. On 4th and goal with one last chance to tie the game Hasselbeck found Bobby Engram in the endzone. However the pass would slip through his hands as the Rams held on beating the Seahawks for the third time, as a frustrated Matt Hasselbeck punched the ground in anger.

[Dave's PA Rental]

I read that entire thing.