SixSeahawk
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I always knew how to play football and enjoyed playing it on the “playground”, but being from Toronto, I never had a vested interest in the NFL, watching it, or learning the real rules. Being in my late 20s, I figured my window for caring about a sport that late in my life had closed (lifelong baseball and basketball fan). And Seattle was never a city I paid attention to anyways (unless we were facing the Mariners).
I’d heard of Marshawn Lynch when he was in Buffalo but had never really watched him play….basically because I didn’t care for football that much. I’d heard about the Beast Quake (or felt it, should I say) but never cared to check it out. It wasn’t until I saw one of his interviews from last season posted up on a site that I took notice. Then some time later, there would be another one just like it. I thought who is this jerk that keeps screwing with reporters? He keeps saying unintentional catchphrase after unintentional catchphrase and it’s disrespectful. Doesn’t even seem like he listens to his coach. But after several of these “disrespectful” yet entertaining interviews I found myself laughing at them. Dude kept it super honest (I mean, how hilarious is the boldness and honesty of “I’m just here so I won’t get fined”?). I found myself scouring the web for his interviews and then found myself watching games to see if his play on the field warranted such bucking of the rules….and it sure seemed like it did. Over time, I made it a goal to learn all the rules and strategies of football. I also started playing Madden religiously (a game I NEVER cared for) and Beast was always my HB. In time, I learned all about Seahawk (and NFL) history as well.
Around these parts, whenever I mention that I’m a Seahawks fan, the first thing people say is “Marshawn Lynch’s team” or “Beast Mode!” or one of the catchphrases. As much as this may be Russell Wilson’s team on the field NOW; the character and grit of the Hawks is represented by Marshawn Lynch. The owner of a huge jersey store near my place said that Marshawn Lynch is the most famous Seahawk of all time (says he’s easily eclipsed Largent in fame) and his jerseys sell out in a snap while the others collect dust. Anyways, in honour of what could have been Marshawn’s last game in a Seahawks uniform and this being my first post (long-time lurker), I wanted to pay tribute to my favourite player and the reason my family and I are football/Seahawks fans.
It seems a lot of you are ready to move on from The Beast, but I just got to this party and I’m not, yet. One more season, even if it’s in a back-up role to Rawls and even C. Mike would be my only wish. It’s a dream of mine to witness a Beast Quake at The Clink as it unfolds, as you guys already have and I would give anything to have experienced the Super Bowl run from a couple years back with Marshawn, Russell, and the rest. Regardless, I am forever grateful to The Beast for bringing this game into my life.
So yeah….hi….I’m new here. :2:
I’d heard of Marshawn Lynch when he was in Buffalo but had never really watched him play….basically because I didn’t care for football that much. I’d heard about the Beast Quake (or felt it, should I say) but never cared to check it out. It wasn’t until I saw one of his interviews from last season posted up on a site that I took notice. Then some time later, there would be another one just like it. I thought who is this jerk that keeps screwing with reporters? He keeps saying unintentional catchphrase after unintentional catchphrase and it’s disrespectful. Doesn’t even seem like he listens to his coach. But after several of these “disrespectful” yet entertaining interviews I found myself laughing at them. Dude kept it super honest (I mean, how hilarious is the boldness and honesty of “I’m just here so I won’t get fined”?). I found myself scouring the web for his interviews and then found myself watching games to see if his play on the field warranted such bucking of the rules….and it sure seemed like it did. Over time, I made it a goal to learn all the rules and strategies of football. I also started playing Madden religiously (a game I NEVER cared for) and Beast was always my HB. In time, I learned all about Seahawk (and NFL) history as well.
Around these parts, whenever I mention that I’m a Seahawks fan, the first thing people say is “Marshawn Lynch’s team” or “Beast Mode!” or one of the catchphrases. As much as this may be Russell Wilson’s team on the field NOW; the character and grit of the Hawks is represented by Marshawn Lynch. The owner of a huge jersey store near my place said that Marshawn Lynch is the most famous Seahawk of all time (says he’s easily eclipsed Largent in fame) and his jerseys sell out in a snap while the others collect dust. Anyways, in honour of what could have been Marshawn’s last game in a Seahawks uniform and this being my first post (long-time lurker), I wanted to pay tribute to my favourite player and the reason my family and I are football/Seahawks fans.
It seems a lot of you are ready to move on from The Beast, but I just got to this party and I’m not, yet. One more season, even if it’s in a back-up role to Rawls and even C. Mike would be my only wish. It’s a dream of mine to witness a Beast Quake at The Clink as it unfolds, as you guys already have and I would give anything to have experienced the Super Bowl run from a couple years back with Marshawn, Russell, and the rest. Regardless, I am forever grateful to The Beast for bringing this game into my life.
So yeah….hi….I’m new here. :2:
