Respect

[AROS]

Something I have noticed several years as a Seahawks fan is that at times, opponents don’t seem to reciprocate the respect we give them after a game, win or lose.

Tonight I was watching several Seahawks-related YouTube videos to get my post game fix, and one common theme was how we would mention how good they were, all kinds of compliments, but when you listen to the Patriots, it’s all about what they did wrong.

No mention of the Seahawks being any good and that they may have played any role in their loss.

I watched Mayo’s presser and there was not a single time he mentioned that the Seahawks were a good opponent. Every single thing he said had to do with his team only.

Not really sure why this bugs me but it does. Pete was excellent about praising the opponent in victory and defeat. Geno is fantastic at talking positivity about the opponent win or loss.

Same with Mike, same with most of our guys.

So why is it so hard for other teams to reciprocate?

 

[Ad Hawk]

Good post. There is an idea in many competitive sports that the only thing you can control is you, that your game is what you focus on. The opponent is irrelevant.

But that certainly takes the human element out of the game. I was always taught when playing college sports that your opponent will make you better and provides opportunities for the best in you to come out, if you have the right coaching and perspective. We were taught to give kudos when they played well.

 

[CallMeADawg]

Completely agree. It's a sign that you have excellent leaders in the building when the culture of the team includes respecting your opponent. Some places have that, some don't. We certainly do.

 

[GeekHawk]

In kung-fu we always said that the only person you are truly competing against is yourself. If you give everything you have, both physically and mentally, and don't beat the other person, then you just aren't good enough yet and need to improve your skills. If you lose but didn't give everything you have, then you didn't go in with the right attitude and you need to improve that.

Fact is, you can't control how good another person is.

 

[AROS]

It just seems odd to me that some teams refuse to give their opponent any credit.

Mayo lost my respect last night.

 

[CallMeADawg]

Bill always gave his opponents the respect they deserved.

 

[Rat]

Belichick was always good about giving the opponent's respect, so not sure what Mayo's deal was. Probably just him being a young guy frustrated after experiencing his first loss as a coach. Easy to get caught up in your own stuff.

 

[Glasgow Seahawk]

Something I have noticed several years as a Seahawks fan is that at times, opponents don’t seem to reciprocate the respect we give them after a game, win or lose.

Tonight I was watching several Seahawks-related YouTube videos to get my post game fix, and one common theme was how we would mention how good they were, all kinds of compliments, but when you listen to the Patriots, it’s all about what they did wrong.

No mention of the Seahawks being any good and that they may have played any role in their loss.

I watched Mayo’s presser and there was not a single time he mentioned that the Seahawks were a good opponent. Every single thing he said had to do with his team only.

Not really sure why this bugs me but it does. Pete was excellent about praising the opponent in victory and defeat. Geno is fantastic at talking positivity about the opponent win or loss.

Same with Mike, same with most of our guys.

So why is it so hard for other teams to reciprocate?

Their forums had a lot of respect. Especially for Geno. Think they are shocked at how much he has improved

 

[Ad Hawk]

I like this quote (from C.S. Lewis, I believe):

A noble friend is the best gift. A noble enemy is the next best.​

The thing or person I strive against will only improve me, if I'm willing. If I remember, our NFCW division was incredibly strong when we won the Super Bowl. That only made us better; our real test was the NFCCG against our worthy foe, the 49ers. Yes, it felt good to beat them, but it also made SB 48 seem like a cake-walk.

 

[OneLofaTatupu]

Something I have noticed several years as a Seahawks fan is that at times, opponents don’t seem to reciprocate the respect we give them after a game, win or lose.

Tonight I was watching several Seahawks-related YouTube videos to get my post game fix, and one common theme was how we would mention how good they were, all kinds of compliments, but when you listen to the Patriots, it’s all about what they did wrong.

No mention of the Seahawks being any good and that they may have played any role in their loss.

I watched Mayo’s presser and there was not a single time he mentioned that the Seahawks were a good opponent. Every single thing he said had to do with his team only.

Not really sure why this bugs me but it does. Pete was excellent about praising the opponent in victory and defeat. Geno is fantastic at talking positivity about the opponent win or loss.

Same with Mike, same with most of our guys.

So why is it so hard for other teams to reciprocate?

Man ask my ex wife this same question. It could’ve been a thing of beauty. But it isn’t. Oh well.

Ah. Yes. Football. And wounds from half a decade - **** it I’m eating my geese and calling it a win

 

[LeveeBreak]

Man ask my ex wife this same question. It could’ve been a thing of beauty. But it isn’t. Oh well.

Ah. Yes. Football. And wounds from half a decade - **** it I’m eating my geese and calling it a win

I hear that is popular nowadays.

 

[TheLegendOfBoom]

Something I have noticed several years as a Seahawks fan is that at times, opponents don’t seem to reciprocate the respect we give them after a game, win or lose.

Tonight I was watching several Seahawks-related YouTube videos to get my post game fix, and one common theme was how we would mention how good they were, all kinds of compliments, but when you listen to the Patriots, it’s all about what they did wrong.

No mention of the Seahawks being any good and that they may have played any role in their loss.

I watched Mayo’s presser and there was not a single time he mentioned that the Seahawks were a good opponent. Every single thing he said had to do with his team only.

Not really sure why this bugs me but it does. Pete was excellent about praising the opponent in victory and defeat. Geno is fantastic at talking positivity about the opponent win or loss.

Same with Mike, same with most of our guys.

So why is it so hard for other teams to reciprocate?

Because screw the Patriots; that’s why!

 

[MORGULON]

It just seems odd to me that some teams refuse to give their opponent any credit.

Mayo lost my respect last night.

I usually don't watch too many post game pressors from the opposing side but watched Mayo's yesterday.

I got the feeling he was very very uncomfortable with being in front of the camera and the media ,having to answer for his teams defeat . He looked more and more frustrated with each question as time went on. He never took one opportunity to give Seattle any type of credit , and he had a lot of chances. The New England press was kind in my opinion but as the losses stack up they're going to get nasty.

With the Patriots chosing to celebrate their past SB victory during our matchup and Mayo's lack of class I have to say ...


Fuckem

 

[Somos doces]

No slight intended, but I think fans getting upset over a perceived lack of respect for a professional sports team we root for is kind of silly. I'm not on the team, so I don't really care whether the Seahawks' opponents respect its coaching, players, dance team, playing field, dressing room, concessions, or whatever.

That said, the Pats' quarterback actually did seem to give respect to the Seahawks' approach yesterday (while, yes, referencing some of what their team did wrong).

With pass protection issues plaguing the passing attack once again, New England has not been able to generate explosive pass plays down the field. Brissett credited Seattle’s defense in limiting those shot plays on Sunday, but also hinted towards a troubling trend the Patriots are hurting themselves with.

“They had a good tell on us when we were trying to push the ball down the field,” Brissett said post game. “And they did a good job. Had a good game plan as far as not letting us get behind them. We tried to, but we’ve got to find ways to get on top of that and continue to try to push the ball down the field and find different ways.

“But I thought they did a good job of playing two deep a lot of the times when we were trying to take our shots.”

 

[OneLofaTatupu]

I hear that is popular nowadays.

I hear a lot of things that are idiotic.

 

[had2bhawk]

Seahawks have confidence!

 

[chris98251]

Actually I think it's Society and a generations thing, Bill and Pete are of Old school, tip your hat and shake your hand win or lose and respect the team fighting you for their efforts. These days well, getting an excuse me or having someone hold a door open for a older person or a Lady is rare. Somewhere in between is where we are in the age of staffs and that loss of humility and respect of others.

 

[SoulfishHawk]