tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82089269876183792412024-02-06T23:38:25.355-08:0012 the Hard WayThere's only one way to roll as a Hawks fan.Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-91481012695263429432016-04-14T17:11:00.001-07:002016-04-14T19:28:54.749-07:00Seattle Seahawks 2016 Regular Season Schedule<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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In addition to the four preseason games in August and Sept 2016, the Seahawks will <b>open the season at home</b> against the Dolphins and have an early BYE in week 5.<br />
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With THREE SNF games (pending flex schedule changes after week 5), a Monday Night Football game, a Thursday Night Football game, <i>and</i> a Saturday game, the season is full of those <b>primetime opportunities to shine</b> that our Hawks have come to cherish. Not to mention, only 2 early games - possibly a result of the Rams relocation, but also the least amount of 10:00am games I can remember us ever having.<br />
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12s, your <b>travel opportunities</b> come early with LA on Sept 18, and to sunny locations as the Seattle temps start to chill (New Orleans for Halloween? YES. Tampa Bay for Thanksgiving? WHY NOT?). For those who love the snow, try a trip to Green Bay in mid-December.<br />
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<b>NFC West Rivalry games</b> bookend the season, with a Week 2 at LA, a Week 3 matchup here at home vs. the sad 9ers on Sept 25 and Oct 23 in Arizona, then an exciting 3-week stretch with a Thursday night game at home against the LA Rams, Saturday Christmas Eve game against Arizona at the Clink and New Years Day at San Francisco.<br />
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Here is your full schedule:<br />
Week 1 - Sept 11 Miami Dolphins 1:05pm FOX<br />
Week 2 - Sept 18 at Los Angeles Rams 1:05pm FOX<br />
Week 3 - Sept 25 San Francisco 49ers 1:05pm FOX<br />
Week 4 - Oct 2 at NY Jets 10:00am FOX<br />
Week 5 - BYE<br />
Week 6 - Oct 16 Atlanta Falcons 1:25pm FOX<br />
Week 7 - Oct 23 at Arizona Cardinals (SNF) 5:30pm NBC<br />
Week 8 - at New Orleans Saints 10:00am FOX<br />
Week 9 - Nov 7 Buffalo Bills (MON) 5:30pm ESPN<br />
Week 10 - Nov 13 at New England Patriots (SNF) 5:30pm NBC<br />
Week 11 - Nov 20 Philadelphia Eagles 1:25pm CBS<br />
Week 12 - Nov 27 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:05pm FOX<br />
Week 13 - Dec 4 Carolina Panthers (SNF) 5:30pm NBC<br />
Week 14 - Dec 11 at Green Bay Packers 1:25pm FOX<br />
Week 15 - Dec 15 Los Angeles Rams (THUR) 5:25pm NBC/NFLN<br />
Week 16 - Dec 24 Arizona Cardinals (SAT) 1:25pm FOX<br />
Week 17 - Jan 1 at San Francisco 49ers 1:25pm FOX<br />
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What games are you most looking forward to at home or on the road?Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-46683167263477888512014-01-20T08:00:00.000-08:002014-01-20T22:33:07.445-08:00Dawning of a new day in 12dom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Its a new day and I can't hear too well, can't talk too well and I've definitely lost a spectrum of my voice, maybe for the week, maybe forever. More importantly, today I just can't shake <strong>the feeling of a significant new moment as a #12</strong>. If you've been a 12 for more than, say, 7-10 years, you know the feeling too - something akin to the 'underdog' fighting and clawing to the top and gaining their due.<br />
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It started at the end of our playoff game in Atlanta last year and it has been building, rolling, and expanding to fill the room and, last night, the entire state. For the first time in my lifelong career as a 12, I had essentially no playoff anxiety this week. Tailgating was all about biding time to kick-off. Halftime was just a moment to give our voices a rest. For a span of the final drive of the game, I <em>wasn't</em> freaking out - mostly because this team has trained me to "3elieve". <em>We GOT This</em>.<br />
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So then the final interception. ELATION, of COURSE. But not in the same way of 2005's games. Not even the same as the January 22, 2006 NFC Championship - the one where we pretty much knew by the 4th quarter and I still ended up crying with joy when the confetti flew and Hass HOISTED that George Hallas trophy. No tears last night, because it was just plain RIGHT. DESERVED. NATURAL. 'OBVI'.<br />
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<strong>Because</strong> this particular group of 53 deserved a Super Bowl from the moment they came together in what was hashtagged a 'Championship Offseason'. <strong>Because</strong> this is the power of 1-0, I'm In, The Separation is in the Preparation, and #GoHawks. (And that's how you build a fanbase like the 12th man: from the beginning and with shared values, through and through). And above all, <strong>Because</strong> 12s KNOW what this team is and why we're the underdogs and that THIS is our moment. THIS is our Year.<br />
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<strong>So welcome to the brave new world, 12s.</strong> It might not be the Hardway we're used to, but it wouldn't be as sweet without all we've seen before.<br />
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#GoHawks #Go12s12theHardWayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04888523035509082846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-58711153368746494842012-12-31T18:20:00.003-08:002012-12-31T18:21:46.033-08:00New Year's Toast to 12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, 12s, 20<strong>12</strong> may be ending, but I have a feeling OUR year is just beginning...a toast to the playoffs, draft, and all that shall come in 2013! *clink* ;)12theHardWayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04888523035509082846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-4530028291436455972012-12-12T08:06:00.000-08:002012-12-12T08:06:00.446-08:00Tonight We're Gonna Party Like it's 12-12-12 12:12<strong>Welcome to your ultimate day, dear #12s. December 12, 2012 is <a href="http://www.seahawks.com/news/12day.html" target="_blank">all about YOU</a>.</strong><br />
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It seems so fitting that the final triple-digit-date-day this millenium is dominated by 12s, the hardiest, most devoted, and smartest of any NFL fan. {Yes, I said we were smarter than you, Rams fans. Here's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-d-Hf5Zzn4" target="_blank">proof</a>.}<br />
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I'm going to share a little story with you all and I don't even know if there is a point before I begin, but it is fairly poignant. I hope. <br />
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Traditionally, I celebrate 12-12 by doing some kind of volunteer service in honor of my Grandma Jane, who passed away in 2000. She would have loved that <a href="http://www.seahawks.com/videos-photos/videos/Highlights-Seahawks-vs-Cardinals/9bd2fb6f-6c2f-4983-983a-fd35d925035f" target="_blank">last Seahawks game</a>, even though she wasn't toooo happy the time I told her, "I <em>do</em> go to church on Sundays, it's the church of the NFL". You all would have loved her, because she was<strong> smart and hardy and devoted</strong>, like you, #12.<br />
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Anyway, knowing that this year was going to be 12-12-12, I figured I should <strong>do something BIG</strong>. In January I set a pie-in-the-sky goal of going to Africa for a 'voluntourism' trip and also to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and put a 12th Man Flag up there. {Notice I did not say "summit" Mt Kilimanjaro - just 'climb'?}. Here's where it gets weird...<br />
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IMAGINE my amazement when I showed up to our first home game at Seahawks Stadium only to find <strong>Mt. Kilimanjaro</strong> looming large over the North End Zone late this past summer.<br />
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<strong>WTF.</strong><br />
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Tell me the chances of <a href="http://dewjiblog.com/2012/07/20/microsoft-co-founder-thanks-the-ministry-of-natural-resources-and-tourism-for-dynamic-partnership/" target="_blank">the people who run tourism advertising</a> for <a href="http://myseattlesports.com/tag/tanzania" target="_blank">Tanzania</a> selecting Seattle as their target market for an enormous, season-long campaign? Tell me more about how amazing of a year we could have with a rookie QB. And how "TANZANIA!" would become a battlecry on Twitter.<br />
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It became really crystal clear to me that my <strong><em>12-12-12 couldn't be spent in Africa, because it was important to be HERE, in Seattle, in December</em></strong>. Looking at the calendar, how do you fit in a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Africa between the Cardinals and 49ers games? You don't. And YES, it sure is cheaper to stay home, even if Seahawks ticket prices are cray.<br />
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I will get to Africa one day. I will take a 12th Man Flag to Mt. Kilimanjaro via TANZANIA. I will continue to volunteer in our community and wherever I am able. And I will celebrate 12-12-12 Day with my family and fellow #12s, because that's how I roll.<br />
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<strong>Go Seahawks.</strong><br />
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<br />Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-50123541700234231542012-10-09T21:31:00.001-07:002012-10-09T21:31:18.562-07:00Don't Hate Golden Tate...for leaving at 7pmTonight I spent a blissful hour an a half in the crisp Seattle dusk standing on concrete (in heels) waiting for Golden Tate to sign my ticket from September 24th's MNF win over Green Bay.
I was #240 something in a long, long line of #12s. We knew the chances of Mr. Tate staying past the 7pm cutoff in order to sign our belongings was slim, and yet no one left the line until Golden left the building.<br />
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At one point I thought to myself, "who are all these people crazy enough to stand in the cold just to see Golden Tate?"<br />
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And then I realized they were all like me. (duh).<br />
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Like true #12s, we remained optimistic throughout the wait, and even upbeat when it was declared we were S.O.L.
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All was not lost, though. I picked up 2 amazing T-shirts from a couple of enterprising young men selling them out of a suitcase...the front reads "Don't Hate" and back reads "Golden Tate," complete with the GB "G" and the date of the infamous MNF romp. (YAH, I said ROMP...EIGHT SACKS.) Also had an awesome conversation with a fellow #12 in line.
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P.S> the 2 guys selling these shirts will also be out at the game on Sunday. How cool would it be to have Showtime himself sign this T? Yes.Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-84308752785984871482012-09-17T14:36:00.001-07:002012-09-17T14:39:02.758-07:00Face Smackin' Seahawks<b>#12, you got passion. </b>So I know you'll respect this Dallas Cowboys fan who posted this video after the 27-7 "smack in the face" that the Seahawks gave the Cowboys yesterday.
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John Shango, if you're ever looking to switch allegiance, come on over to the 12th side and we'll welcome you with open arms. I LOVE your attitude. And, if it helps, we didn't feel like Dallas was performing all <i>that</i> bad :) XO - 12theHardWayCandice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-45542233681261005082012-08-20T23:10:00.000-07:002012-08-20T23:30:39.549-07:00Farewell to a True HeroAs Seahawk fans, we see heroes come and go probably more than we like to admit. But this weekend we lost a major 12th Man and a true American hero. George Hickman Jr. was a WWII Tuskegee Airman and <a href="http://blog.seahawks.com/2012/08/20/remembering-george/">a part of the Seahawks family</a>.<br />
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We can all be proud to have spent Sundays in the same stadium. Thank you, George Hickman Jr.<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="305" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6v5jqfNKinA" width="500"></iframe>Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-4121056190879265572012-08-16T09:07:00.000-07:002012-08-20T23:03:57.627-07:00VMAC Training Camp: Last CallAfter the best preseason game I've ever been to on Saturday, August 11 (sorry Hass), mini-12, Mr. 12, and I headed down to The Landing in Renton to <strike>wait in line</strike> check in for training camp and catch our bus to VMAC.<br />
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It was a gorgeous day, the last day of public training camp, and the 12 flag was flying high. Similar to Saturday's game, Flynn and Wilson took most of the reps, but TJack was in the mix. Running backs seemed to have a break that day, as the wide receivers were most active. T.O. caught a couple of awesome passes and spent some time charming the VIPs in the sponsor tent. Butler does look to be healed up and ready to play, and Braylon Edwards looked good, too.<br />
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I remain super excited about Russell Wilson and Bruce Irvin after seeing them on the field. But my main take-away is that a Pete Carroll training camp is much more relaxed than a Mike Holmgren camp.<br />
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Back in 2008, things moved at a military pace and you rarely saw players standing around, everyone was drilling, all the time. Today's practice may have been a little lax for some, and I won't say it's wrong, because how else would I get an awesome shot of these three legends-in-the-making:<br />
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Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-35196844449312710782012-07-20T13:01:00.000-07:002012-07-20T13:03:20.291-07:00Real Men Apologize3 days after his DUI arrest in California, Marshawn Lynch has <a href="http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Statement-from-Seahawks-running-back-Marshawn-Lynch/ea1008db-4f65-43e4-9595-4c581429c6ca">issued an apology</a>:
<blockquote>"I want to apologize to my family, the Seattle Seahawks, the NFL and the 12th Man for the negative attention resulting from my recent actions. This is not the type of community leader I have been over the last two years or the one I’m striving to become. I want to assure everyone that I will work to be better and look forward to a very exciting, and very successful season with the Seattle Seahawks."</blockquote>
He mans up, admitting fault and taking accountability. THIS is how real apologies work, folks.
Marshawn, #12 will pick you up when you fall down. Just don't do it again ;)Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-10144453162182031222012-05-04T11:30:00.000-07:002012-05-04T11:30:52.996-07:00RIP MCA - Beastie Boys Influence on One Seahawk Fan"3 the Hard Way" is one of my favorite Beastie Boys songs, and the inspiration behind naming this blog 12 the Hard Way. It just fit, because there's only one way to roll a 12...there's only one way to be a Hawks fan, and it ain't easy.<br />
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So just for today, in memory of Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, aka MCA, 12 the Hard Way is gonna rock this mfer like 3 the Hard Way:<br />
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Along with other devoted #12s, I turn on NFL Network to find...a re-run of Draft pre-coverage. Huh.<br />
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So, hit the web for a live stream...Nike's website...Nada...Seahawks.com...Um - a live photo blog? That's it?<br />
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Yes friends, so the buzz goes bust on Day 1 and now we are a week past the unveiling and we have a little sizzle but <b>no red hot combustion</b> - most polls show 50% of fans in favor tempered by lukewarm or even hateful feelings among the remaining half. Yah, a lot of you talk about how we look like the "University of Oregon Seahawks" now. Maybs. <b>But Kam Chancellor made it look <i>Good</i> at the official unveiling: </b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kam Chancellor at the Nike unveiling, Apr 3, 2012 via Twitter @seankjensen</td></tr>
</tbody></table>For me, I had to let the details settle in and get used to the design before offering a full rundown of the <a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2012/04/2012-seahawks-nike-uniforms-good.html" target="_blank">Good</a>, the <a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2012/04/2012-seahawks-nike-uniforms-bad.html" target="_blank">Bad</a>, and the <a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2012/04/2012-seahawks-nike-uniforms-ugly.html" target="_blank">Ugly</a>. And I'm posting these backwards so they'll make more sense when you read the blog. I'm tricky like that.<br />
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And so...in the words of Mr. 12theHardWay, "Here we go, Now!"<br />
Celebrate... <a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2012/04/2012-seahawks-nike-uniforms-good.html" target="_blank">The GOOD</a><br />
Witness... <a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2012/04/2012-seahawks-nike-uniforms-bad.html" target="_blank">The BAD</a><br />
Shudder at... <a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2012/04/2012-seahawks-nike-uniforms-ugly.html" target="_blank">The UGLY</a>Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-31622581409630427512012-04-13T10:06:00.001-07:002012-04-15T00:17:00.207-07:002012 Seahawks Nike Uniforms: The GOODIf you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all - right? Well, I CAN say some nice stuff about the new uniforms. In fact, here's a lot of nice...<br />
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<b>12th Man - Represent!</b><br />
<i>No other team can touch what the Seahawks have in #12. </i>You can't tell me any different. The details infused in the new uniforms are <a href="http://www.seahawks.com/gameday/12th-man/history.html" target="_blank">worthy of a fan base</a> that has performed epic Waves, had their own number retired, <a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2011/02/flashback-friday-beast-quake-woooo.html" target="_blank">caused earthquakes</a>, and gone to hell (1992) and back (2005-6) for their team.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvkas8wbPnQ_WgVz3Z1Pe_Xe7UVZAz_GJ8aDtjEwXzmGc8JsoMCNhfy2HgOvb_nSRzicMi3mTlSpVeBymmExly_zitcBonZ33XOZCBKo1Bd_7HkuZq_wq4cLNs_sdaVLndg3Dz2T52YoqF/s1600/blue-feathers--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvkas8wbPnQ_WgVz3Z1Pe_Xe7UVZAz_GJ8aDtjEwXzmGc8JsoMCNhfy2HgOvb_nSRzicMi3mTlSpVeBymmExly_zitcBonZ33XOZCBKo1Bd_7HkuZq_wq4cLNs_sdaVLndg3Dz2T52YoqF/s320/blue-feathers--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg" width="212" /></a>The <b>12th man emblem</b> is the last thing Seahawks players will see before slipping that jersey on, as it features prominently inside the back collar of each jersey. I'm 100% in love with this detail.<br />
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On display for all to see are 12 "feathers" running down the pant legs and around the jersey neckline. <i>Do I love the feathers? </i><b>No.</b> <i>Have I ever even once thought of feathers in relation to the Seahawks? </i><b>No.</b> But I appreciate the thought and will grow to love these. I hope.<br />
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For the first time in the history of the Seahawks, I prefer the Away uniforms to the home unis. This can only help us with our away game performance, with a less-than-stellar record. (Don't get me started on maybe practicing at 10am to get used to time changes. whatevs.)<br />
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<b>Color Combo Bonanza</b><br />
Listen, I like new stuff. I like options. The Seahawks will have plenty of options with jerseys and pants each in 3 colors - officially dubbed (by NIKE), "<span class="st">College Navy, Action Green and <i>Wolf Grey" (gag). </i></span>Yah, we went from "Seahawk Blue" to "College Navy" and "Wolf Grey"...whatevs.<br />
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<b>Neon Details </b><br />
I love those blasts of neon green. Eye of the 'Hawk. Soles of your shoes. Deion Branch's first gloves. Now the neon outlines our numbers and has even been commented on by major <a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2012/04/fashionista-fashionist12-when-2-loves.html" target="_blank">fashion blog, Fashionista.com</a>. But just to set the record straight, Fashionista, the Seahawks were ahead of the neon trend by several years. We roll like that in the PNdub.<br />
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<b>Technology Abounds</b><br />
Slicker, faster, stronger, lighter...it is crystal clear that this uniform redux was <b>inspired by and for the players</b> - and not necessarily the fans. Let me be the first to say that these new jerseys are not going to do any favors for the typical football fan's physique. <i>Ya get what I'm saying?</i> But if our receivers can jump a little higher, or 'backs can slip a little easier out of tackles, that's all good.<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">The jersey is 20 percent lighter and 50 percent stronger than what teams have been wearing the past 10 seasons. The hydrophobic material also repels water while maintaining what Pro Bowl strong safety turned model<nobr><a class="player-card-tooltip" href="http://www.seahawks.com/team/roster/kam-chancellor/d8609aa5-f05a-4353-87d9-794d9cf8abbf/" rel="/cda-web/person-card-module.htm?mode=data&id=d8609aa5-f05a-4353-87d9-794d9cf8abbf" rev="player" title="Kam Chancellor"> Kam Chancellor<img src="http://www.seahawks.com/assets/nflimg/icon-article-link.gif" /></a></nobr> called “a clean look.” -<a href="http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/The-man-behind-the-Seahawks-new-look/49d3b591-aeb7-447f-ab93-bfb570bb79e3">Seahawks.com</a></blockquote><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_wHefOMPoTx9AtIqUvkYDdLvUC37APzVmQqR0OBRuWCpNcuA0HUVEU31EgBs-zUugwPzTMiHFKY1LDIlFwkBBcPJ5YYOIMRFVzn0Fd1f2kh-rig-Srly8dmBvA4ZPNnC_6hVWC-PezYn/s1600/gloves-02--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_wHefOMPoTx9AtIqUvkYDdLvUC37APzVmQqR0OBRuWCpNcuA0HUVEU31EgBs-zUugwPzTMiHFKY1LDIlFwkBBcPJ5YYOIMRFVzn0Fd1f2kh-rig-Srly8dmBvA4ZPNnC_6hVWC-PezYn/s320/gloves-02--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg" width="320" /></a><b>The Gloves</b><br />
We saw a preview of the new Nike glove design at the Pro Bowl in February. My dad summed it up perfectly when I showed him a picture of the awesome 2-palmed logo design:<i><b> "someone was told to design to sell a whole shitload of gloves."</b></i> You got it, Pops. Get me some for Christmas, 'kay?<br />
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Next Up:<br />
<a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2012/04/2012-seahawks-nike-uniforms-bad.html" target="_blank">The BAD</a><br />
<a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2012/04/2012-seahawks-nike-uniforms-ugly.html" target="_blank">The UGLY </a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-617878517570889202012-04-13T10:05:00.001-07:002012-04-15T00:13:51.452-07:002012 Seahawks Nike Uniforms: The BAD...and then someone said "If you don't have anything nice to say...come sit next to me."<br />
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Have a Seat. Let's chat.<br />
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WTF are those stupid white stripes on the chest? The Seahawks have a hard enough time getting noticed on the East Coast - why do we need to basically look like the old school San Diego Chargers, or worse, what my dad said when he first saw the new look (one guess which stupid NFC rival he likened us to - that one with the kicker-who-shall-not-be-named).<br />
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Seriously, NFL? Seriously, Paul Allen? <b>Are we really giving prime uniform real estate to Nike? </b>Nike Swoosh on the sleeves, Nike Swoosh on the pant. Where did <i>our</i> logo go? Look at the shot without the uniform and tell me what team it's for. THERE IS NO SEAHAWKS LOGO. This better be for prototype purposes, but I can't imagine WHY they would unveil a prototype, so something tells me I'm going to be pissed come August 11 when the uniforms take the field.<br />
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Check out this <a href="http://mickelyantz.com/HawksUnis.html" target="_blank">historical rundown</a> of Seahawks uniforms. You'll see that the Seahawk was added as an arm band motif in the Chuck Knox years. You'll also see the various locations of SMALL manufacturer logos. I don't know who Nike slept with to get this real estate, but this is one of the worst ideas ever, if true.<br />
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Bring back the Hawk! Do it for Coach Knox.<br />
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<b>We ARE the Seahawks...But The New Logo is Weak.</b><br />
Read<a href="http://the%20logo.%20%20read%20here%20about%20why%20it%27s%20bad.%20/" target="_blank"> here </a>about why it's bad.<br />
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Next Up: <a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2012/04/2012-seahawks-nike-uniforms-ugly.html" target="_blank">The UGLY</a>.<br />
Can't take any more? Go Back to <a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2012/04/2012-seahawks-nike-uniforms-good.html" target="_blank">The GOOD</a>.Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-57582933816258066352012-04-13T10:04:00.002-07:002012-04-15T00:15:09.000-07:002012 Seahawks Nike Uniforms: The UGLYYep. There's the <a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2012/04/2012-seahawks-nike-uniforms-good.html" target="_blank">Good</a>. There's the <a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2012/04/2012-seahawks-nike-uniforms-bad.html" target="_blank">Bad</a>. And then there's the<i><b> </b></i>things-that-make-you-go-<i><b>GAH</b><b>!</b></i><br />
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I just cannot embrace the colonial look in the home uni press photos. Please ban black shoes from the team. I like "Tradition" and the Founding Fathers just as much as the next American, but there are so many better options than looking like olde-timey Williamsburgians out on the field. Here's one place where we gotta go modern.<br />
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<i><b>Can't. stand. it.</b></i> This downward swoop where the 2 Seahawks logos meet at the back of the helmet makes me think every player has one of those stupid rat-tails that were popular for a minute in the '80's. And, by the way, logos should never point down - rule #493 in the branding world. Down is pessimistic. Down is sad. Down is not what we want for our Seahawks.<br />
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Even Seahawks-alum Robbie Tobeck will tell you the real deal:<br />
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Back to:<br />
<a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2012/04/2012-seahawks-nike-uniforms-good.html" target="_blank">The GOOD</a><br />
<a href="http://www.12thehardway.com/2012/04/2012-seahawks-nike-uniforms-bad.html" target="_blank">The BAD</a>Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-32910585589720118342012-04-11T18:17:00.001-07:002012-04-14T20:06:09.974-07:002012 Seahawks Logo: Where's the Revolt?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWs2FPkS84js2k1v-MCHQ2gz4MkK-vJNAT_m8sVhUyC-xpDCrvzjj3zcPfeyNMsSLNvxntB2NMSR-LlcwJVVaeiQwPFPM9S0zv4weuA89e1q6EoZTQRs9Do20nEgl5zD9vSLcIbehdc1l/s1600/seattle-seahawks-logo-2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWs2FPkS84js2k1v-MCHQ2gz4MkK-vJNAT_m8sVhUyC-xpDCrvzjj3zcPfeyNMsSLNvxntB2NMSR-LlcwJVVaeiQwPFPM9S0zv4weuA89e1q6EoZTQRs9Do20nEgl5zD9vSLcIbehdc1l/s320/seattle-seahawks-logo-2012.jpg" width="180" /></a>After introducing <a href="http://www.seahawks.com/ms/uniforms/uniforms.html" target="_blank">new uniforms AND new logo</a> (if only a change to one significant color) last week, public opinion has ebbed and flowed. I gave myself a week to comment, lest I rush to judgment too quickly.<br />
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My opinion: <b>NO thank you on the new logo</b>. More importantly, WHERE is the backlash from #12?<br />
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Here's what you need to know about me before I get into the Why-I-Hate-It.<br />
1. Lifelong Seahawks fan. Seriously. The team is a year older than me.<br />
2. I created this blog for the fan viewpoint, which I monitor via Facebook, Twitter, and personal convos/emails/etc.<br />
3. For "real work" I am a branding consultant and have worked with logos and marketing for over 15 years.<br />
4. I like change. I really do. <br />
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Sometimes too much change is overwhelming; sometimes a new "improvement" is just so "so-so" that it doesn't move people to embrace it OR revolt against it. They just go along without feeling. <b>And this, #12s is what I imagine may be happening with our new Seattle Seahawks team logo.</b><br />
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The significant change to our 2002 logo is in the coloring. Our dark navy blue seems to be ever-so-slightly brightened and lightened, while the officially-named "Seahawks Blue" on the lower stripe has washed away to the Nike-termed "Wolf Grey", a silver-grey that matches the daily cloudcast we Seattleites are so familiar with.<br />
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First off, let me tell you that I painted my walls a similar shade of grey 5 years ago and lived to regret it. When you live in grey Seattle, the last thing you want to look at is grey. Hey, <b>I get it. </b>Grey will be a hot color in the decade to come. The Nike-designed wolf grey uniform <i>is</i> pretty hot. But that doesn't make it a strong logo color. To do away with a color that is NAMED for the team is a pretty major decision, not to be taken lightly. Not to mention my "Seahawks Blue" car, nail polish, shoes, etc have been rendered non-Seahawk colors.<br />
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When the logo first <a href="http://www.fieldgulls.com/2012/4/1/2917654/actual-photo-of-new-seahawks-logo-slipped-through-twitter-blogosphere" target="_blank">leaked</a>, I thought it was a red herring - seriously. I thought there was <i>no way</i> we would have a washed out logo like that, as it was presented on a white cap with a barely visible lower stripe. For the past week the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/Seahawks" target="_blank">Seahawk's official Facebook page</a> has used the logo on a navy field where the top of the logo blends into the background and <b>I officially hate it more each time I see it. It isn't growing on me. It won't grow on me. It is weak and "unfinished" to quote another #12.</b><br />
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Don't see it? Bring up the new logo and then back away from your monitor/screen and look at the colors. <i><b>Now imagine you are in the stands at a game.</b></i> Which color combo is stronger - with Seahawks Blue or with Wolf Grey? You know it's the blue.<br />
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But as talk about the new logo lulls, I have lost hope for a Gap-style logo recall. After their <a href="http://yourlogomakesmebarf.com/2010/10/05/new-gap-logo-is-a-box-of-fail/" target="_blank">epic fail at a logo redesign</a> caused a stir in 2010, Gap quickly switched back.<br />
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Not going to happen here. So I'll leave you on an up note. Here is a really cool <a href="http://www.greenglare.com/seahawks_logo_design.html" target="_blank">look at the influences that went into the original Seattle Seahawks logo</a> back in 1975. That's all I can give you for now.Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-22432187689605970582012-04-04T09:08:00.008-07:002012-04-14T20:15:22.676-07:00Fashionista-Fashionist12: When 2 Loves CollideI love the Seahawks. I love the fashion world. I'm waiting to let the new uniforms sink in before I comment on them, but how much do we love the fact that the Seahawks' new look made one of the <a href="http://fashionista.com/2012/04/from-the-runway-to-the-field-sports-teams-jump-on-the-neon-trend/" target="_blank">top fashion industry blogs</a>?<br />
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It's MA-jor.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fashionista.com blog April 3, 2012</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-25128601623267508482012-04-02T15:08:00.001-07:002012-04-02T15:08:56.601-07:00Change. It be a comin'.In the case that you may have been living under a rock for the past 6 months or so, let me be the first to tell you that <b>new NFL uniforms by Nike are being unveiled tomorrow</b>, April 3.<br />
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With new uniforms come new color schemes and a nasty little <a href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawksblog/2017865999_grayareaconcerningseahawksnewlogo.html?syndication=rss">rumor</a> that the Seahawks are changing their logo to navy and gray, instead of navy and "Seahawk Blue". I doubt that, but I am completely psyched for new unis, thanks to this <b>epic/hyper/faster/stronger/nuclear/breakthrough/electric/wicked<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"></span> promo video</b> by Nike:<br />
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"Nike Football Epic Transformation" video<br />
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<b>I would love to tell you that I have some insight on just what the new Seahawks uniforms will look like.</b> There are a lot of red herrings out there on the Internet, and rumors abound. It is safe to say we are getting three options - home darks, away white/light, and a 3rd option we hope is not neon green. Mr. 12theHardWay happens to have spent a lot of time working at Nike and has seen some NFL sampling, but will not share, even with me (especially with me?) as everything is <b>highly classified</b>.<br />
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So we wait for Tomorrow...wonder what it's like for Reebok.Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-18600537713940298422012-01-02T19:11:00.004-08:002012-04-02T15:34:16.787-07:00Seahawks 2012 OpponentsIn addition to Home and Away games with NFC West Rivals Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, and the St. Louis Rams, the Seahawks will host the<br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.packers.com/">Green Bay Packers</a></li>
<li><a href="http://vikings.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.dallascowboys.com/">Dallas Cowboys</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.patriots.com/" target="_blank">New England Patriots</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.newyorkjets.com/" target="_blank">New York Jets</a></li>
</ul>at the Kingdome/Seahawks Stadium/Qwest Field/call-it-the-Clink-if-you-must.<br />
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We'll travel to the Far East on visits to<br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.panthers.com/" target="_blank">Carolina Panthers</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.buffalobills.com/" target="_blank">Buffalo Bills</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.miamidolphins.com/" target="_blank">Miami Dolphins</a></li>
</ul>and spend a couple weeks in the Midwest meeting up with <br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.chicagobears.com/index.html" target="_blank">Chicago Bears</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.detroitlions.com/" target="_blank">Detroit Lions</a></li>
</ul>Official NFL Schedule drops in April, for your 2012 travel plans, #12.Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-34131071449606462542011-11-29T11:26:00.000-08:002011-11-29T11:26:31.669-08:00Are You This #12?<div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXI62beL4wJBoaEAaVUaH-MI9o-vU45pL_rgNInP5vqICEq3qEOciNxa8Cp5TPqKzvRsDAAfnBUPzrghn4Z7Hk_tHqWoG0vxNgmn36wKzCfkZ7Uj8yyqBUIttL739-ecmYelN20ToK9SgG/s400/nov27_2011_jersey.jpg" width="400" /></div><br />
Both my dad and my brother sent me this pic taken from a mutual friend at Sunday's home loss to the Redskins.<br />
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A picture is indeed worth a thousand words, so I won't get into the game recap here.<br />
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<b>Is this you, #12?</b> I'd love to put a name to this photo - even if only a twitter tag.<br />
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In any case, I salute you. We all know it's hard to be a #12 some days. Sunday's shit show was one of those days.Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-627335618880137112011-10-13T10:41:00.000-07:002011-10-13T10:41:35.550-07:00Charlie Whitehurst: White Boys Can Dress Well Too<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charlie breaks it down with KING5's Paul Silvi on the Pete Carroll Show</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>We've seen many a player join Paul Silvi after the game for the Mike Holgren or Pete Carroll Show rocking a standout look. I've seen everything from full suit and tie ensembles to fur vests and diamond studs.<br />
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I don't think it's too early to say that Charlie won this season's award for most GQ-worthy with the navy blazer and pocket square with jeans look he donned after finishing last Sunday's game with a Victory. And to think that he brought this suave, debonair outfit all the way across the country not even knowing if he'd play? Well played, Mr. Whitehurst, well played. Impressive.Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-64426411759998823592011-08-16T14:10:00.000-07:002011-08-16T14:10:44.873-07:00Coming to Terms with Lack of Babs<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image from <a href="http://bigplaybabs.com/">BigPlayBabs.com</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>I haven't been able to say anything about losing <a href="http://www.bigplaybabs.com/"><b>Jordan Babineaux</b></a> to the Titans. Frankly, it's been a little depressing, and while the Seahawks seem to be absorbing the Vikings, the Titans are absorbing Seahawks.<br />
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Watching last week's first pre-season game with some knock-on-wood-promising-looking plays from <b>Brandon Browner</b> helped ease the pain. Watching Babs make his signature <a href="http://www.nfl.com/videos/auto/09000d5d82172895/Babineaux-picks-off-Joe-Webb-for-20-yard-return">Big Play in his own first preseason game in a Titans uniform </a>strangely eased the pain a bit more.<br />
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Obviously, #12 wishes Babs all the luck in the world. If history is any indicator, we'll probably see him and Hass in a Super Bowl in the not to distant future.<br />
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I leave you with the memory of this <a href="http://www.fieldgulls.com/2011/7/15/2269164/my-name-is-big-play-babs-i-only-do-everything">article by <b>Fieldgulls</b>, with the best title ever:</a> <b>"My Name is Big Play Babs, I Only Do Everything"</b> - written way back in July, those halcyon days when we prayed for the CBA and a training camp schedule. Join me in taking a moment to remember what we used to be.<br />
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And now, let's get ready to kick some pre-season Viking arse on Saturday. I'll see you there!!Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-56658760147215033012011-08-05T22:45:00.000-07:002011-08-05T22:45:45.279-07:00Training Camp Tomorrow!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_GYZ5ujnwKdSoJOI5bTPpzevJ6M5yZFhrNknoj1nfJD936OuMe1odbPvnU2tlmysLtT5cvwj-H4GmcZervPBvEEZ4951TKVLNwos92t1BOG7fZVFnoD9YSlGsMTQnJsHSGr-5qmCdgQ-/s1600/seahawks-training-camp-roster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_GYZ5ujnwKdSoJOI5bTPpzevJ6M5yZFhrNknoj1nfJD936OuMe1odbPvnU2tlmysLtT5cvwj-H4GmcZervPBvEEZ4951TKVLNwos92t1BOG7fZVFnoD9YSlGsMTQnJsHSGr-5qmCdgQ-/s400/seahawks-training-camp-roster.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Just printed out the latest <a href="http://hawkblogger.blogspot.com/2011/08/updated-8-3-11-training-camp-roster.html">Seahawks Roster via <b>Hawkblogger</b></a>. At 8 pages, it's a bit of a novel, but so funny and way better than the roster at <a href="http://seahawks.com/">Seahawks.com</a> {sorry, Seahawks.com, you know it's true}. Listed by number and with witty #12-only notes, this is a necessity for training camp in a year with so many new faces. Thanks, <a href="http://twitter.com/hawkblogger">@Hawkblogger</a> :)<br />
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I'd also like to point out that <b>Mr. 12 the Hard Way</b> is flaking out, which means <b>mini-12</b> and I will be joined by my nephew and Seahawk-fan-from-N.Carolina...let's call him <b>Curly12</b>. As<b> mini-12</b> says, "yay! now we get TWO chances to spin for the signings!"<br />
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That's my girl!Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-7462205413521872872011-07-29T11:50:00.000-07:002011-07-29T11:50:30.277-07:00Break the Tension...with Pro Shop SaleIt's no secret we're on a bit of a Free Agency roller coaster right now, #12s.<br />
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If you need a break, I recommend some retail therapy down at the <b>Pro Shop Sidewalk Sale</b> at Qwest/Seahawks Stadium this weekend.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZe5I8TBc5KX0G5wIQHsDvRAVS12l5bgNcGLjqtL_mOzP_vwljZrK84ZiJLM35hpvT7jZ_u-b-U-Tl60iRcWDIN1FFhU6xsZL3rsxFn87fvaCEfKaGOuf8W5t_bbUWhHCl6UVufwC42bN/s1600/PROSHOP_SIDEWALKSALE11JULY1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZe5I8TBc5KX0G5wIQHsDvRAVS12l5bgNcGLjqtL_mOzP_vwljZrK84ZiJLM35hpvT7jZ_u-b-U-Tl60iRcWDIN1FFhU6xsZL3rsxFn87fvaCEfKaGOuf8W5t_bbUWhHCl6UVufwC42bN/s400/PROSHOP_SIDEWALKSALE11JULY1.JPG" width="400" /></a>Just don't cry when you see those #8 jerseys on clearance.Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-40303682618842319742011-07-28T11:50:00.000-07:002011-07-28T11:50:59.208-07:00Nolindo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraRFdsbHaaWKUbual1YwpkkUKYHffsVYHBKBJbVJvzk8ySEB99IPyQDCVRIZPkXY3pMyHyfso940wAHcvsTDlbIO10TA4Sls1XwKy8hWqUNok4sAO-j3GKzfSQQoHQUoJKOjhrhyphenhyphen2yrxb/s1600/BraveNewWorld.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraRFdsbHaaWKUbual1YwpkkUKYHffsVYHBKBJbVJvzk8ySEB99IPyQDCVRIZPkXY3pMyHyfso940wAHcvsTDlbIO10TA4Sls1XwKy8hWqUNok4sAO-j3GKzfSQQoHQUoJKOjhrhyphenhyphen2yrxb/s400/BraveNewWorld.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
It's a new season dawning over at VMAC.<br />
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A fond farewell to <b>Will Herring</b>, <b>Olindo Mare</b>, and <b>Brandon Stokley</b>. These Seahawk stalwarts are now a Saint, a Panther, and a Redskin, respectively.<br />
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As for those coming on board, let's just say more than one <a href="http://www.sidneyrice18.com/">purple and gold website</a> will need to be updated to <b>blue and green</b>.Candice Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13831317900823132653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208926987618379241.post-14713634120726384032011-07-27T20:09:00.000-07:002011-07-27T20:09:42.941-07:008 is GreatYesterday was a tough one. My <a href="http://twitter.com/12thehardway">twitter</a> was a'spinnin' as news came in that <a href="http://twitter.com/Hasselbeck">Matt Hasselbeck</a> wouldn't be talking with the Seahawks, and then the quick concussions as news of signings and potential signings kept dropping in one of the most active Free Agency days in recent memory.<br />
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More on that later.<br />
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For now, a few lessons learned yesterday...or reiterated, as the case may be.<br />
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1. Matthew Hasselbeck is a stand up guy<br />
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2. The Holmgren Era is officially at an end in Seattle<br />
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3. Character counts, but maybe not as much as it once did at Seahawks HQ<br />
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4. #12 sticks together through thick and thin - a force to be reckoned with<br />
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5. Hass will likely go on to the Super Bowl in the not too distant future...as many recently-ex-Seahawks likely do<br />
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6. I am going to miss those <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQFhajhk1s0">Infiniti of Kirkland</a> radio spots so much<br />
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I'm not quite ready to make changes on my twitlists of incoming and outgoing team players. For now, I'll just let @Hasselbeck's Twitter poignant new profile pic say it all. Thanks Hass, Beck, Matthew, Matt, #8. You deserve the last word and the best of luck.<br />
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