NFC Championship Flag Raiser

[pmedic920]

What are you on about? I am not busting your balls. Just stating my opinion.



I assume most Hawks fans are?



Were you there? I was. The first time he raised the flag for the NFCCG fans were literally crying in the stands. Yes they cheered and applauded, but it was a moment of deep respect, not "frothing at the mouth".



That's not the point. It's Paul's spot, she represents Paul. That's the point. On top of that, she has been stellar so far.



There are a handful of people that would certainly get the crowd hyped up, but again, that's not the tradition that's been set. People weren't frothing at the mouth when Paul raised it any of the times he did it.



He's done it before, and got a similar reaction to other Seahawks legends. It's not like Lynch is going to make a difference in how loud the crowd is during the game.




Go Hawks!

I’m on about being quoted as though I have no clue what Paul’s contributions were, to the city, the Seahawks, and humanity itself.

Like you, I only stated my opinion.

Hence “give me a break please”

 

[DTiempo81]

I’m on about being quoted as though I have no clue what Paul’s contributions were, to the city, the Seahawks, and humanity itself.

What? Where in my post did I imply you had no clue about Paul's contribution? I assume most Hawks fans know all about Paul Allen. Me saying that his flag raising was about him saving the team and his contributions to the city is not a dig at you in any way shape or form, and it is kinda wild that you took it that way. I was pointing out the uniqueness of him raising the flag for those games in particular, and why we should keep that tradition.

Like you, I only stated my opinion.

Hence “give me a break please”

You are welcome to your opinion, never said different. No breaks needed.

 

[Ad Hawk]

...I’m superstitious.

Why?!?!

To do something because it's tradition? Sure, that makes sense.

But superstition? Really???

What makes any fan actually think what they do (outside the stadium on game day) has any bearing on what happens inside? I'd love to see actual evidence for it anywhere. Sorry to rain on someone's religion here, not my intention.

If it makes you happy, cool. Be at peace. But it's useless.

 

[nivs]

When was the last time Steve Raible hoisted the flag?

 

[Appyhawk]

Bro, give me a break please.

I’m fully aware of Paul’s contributions, not only relating to the Seahawks, but also his multiple other philanthropic endeavors.

Paul Allen ABSOLUTELY hyped the Seahawk fans.

Although his sister has done a great job, she simply doesn’t have the same relationship with the fans. I mean absolutely no disrespect to her, you, or anyone else here.
No doubt in my mind, she is respected, and she would certainly receive an applause.
It’s simply not the same, and there are many better choices to use in an effort to get the fans hyped and frothing at the mouth.

Certainly you don’t believe she would have an equal effect as say “BeastMode” would?

GoHawks

I would not be opposed to Jody and Beast raisinging it as a team.

 

[pmedic920]

What? Where in my post did I imply you had no clue about Paul's contribution? I assume most Hawks fans know all about Paul Allen. Me saying that his flag raising was about him saving the team and his contributions to the city is not a dig at you in any way shape or form, and it is kinda wild that you took it that way. I was pointing out the uniqueness of him raising the flag for those games in particular, and why we should keep that tradition.



You are welcome to your opinion, never said different. No breaks needed.

You quoted me, and went on to explain Paul’s contributions.
Even you said you assumed “most Hawk fans know all about Paul Allen”.

Well I assumed you considered me a Hawk fan that didn’t know, couldn’t see a reason to explain it too me otherwise.

At any rate, there’s at least a dozen I’d rather see raise the flag than Jody, no disrespect to her.

I have visions of Lumen Field becoming once again THEE stadium that nobody wants to come play in, and they all worry when they see us on their schedule.

I believe that the crowd plays a huge role in that, and most certainly so does whoever kicks it off with the raising of the 12.

Jody deserves an honor and recognition I suppose, I say let her call the toss or something of that nature.

Again I won’t be mad nor give it a second thought if she is chosen, I’d simply rather see someone that would better prepare the crowd for battle.

 

[pmedic920]

When was the last time Steve Raible hoisted the flag?

Holy Catfish

Another great choice IMO
Only downside is, a ton of our current fan base doesn’t know him or his relevance.

I’d guess a significant number of them have no clue who that guy is that always says “Touchdown Seahawks”.

But I certainly wouldn’t argue against

 

[Hawkstorian]

I have no issue if it's Jody and I'll cheer as loud as the rest of the folks in the stadium. I think she's done great things in her odd space as owner/caretaker. She fully backed John Schneider when not everyone would have done that, and here we are with another championship caliber team.

That said, we don't even have a Seattle Seahawks if it weren't for Paul Allen. That's the undeniable truth. We don't have a stadium, we don't have a team, and we don't have the 3 Superbowls we've already played in, and we don't have Seahawks.Net. We all get that, right? I think we all do.

So, I don't see Jody at all in the same light as Paul... but Paul ain't around anymore so let's pick whoever is most emblematic of his legacy. That could be Jody, could be John, could be Pete, could be 'Shawn. Could be you or me. Whoever it is, I don't think we'll be disappointed because we'll just be glad we're in that moment together.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

huh huh, flag raiser, huh huh huh huh

Side note, I've never understood all the Jody hate. We don't really know much about her, we don't hear much. But what has she really done to get so many people not liking her?

 

[HomerJHawk]

Why?!?!

To do something because it's tradition? Sure, that makes sense.

But superstition? Really???

What makes any fan actually think what they do (outside the stadium on game day) has any bearing on what happens inside? I'd love to see actual evidence for it anywhere. Sorry to rain on someone's religion here, not my intention.

If it makes you happy, cool. Be at peace. But it's useless.

I haven't worn underwear since last season . Are you saying it might NOT be me?

How embarrassing!

 

[DTiempo81]

You quoted me, and went on to explain Paul’s contributions.

I quoted you because you responded to my post.

Even you said you assumed “most Hawk fans know all about Paul Allen”.

Well I assumed you considered me a Hawk fan that didn’t know, couldn’t see a reason to explain it too me otherwise.

I wasn't explaining it to you as if you didn't know, I was offering an explanation of why Paul Allen raising the flag was not a "hype the crowd up" type of flag raising, but more of a respect/honoring celebration. Surely you can see the difference between offering a description of that and chiding you about not knowing about Allen's contributions?

Either way let's move on, bickering about whether or not you've missed the intention of my post isn't helping the thread.

Whomever they pick to raise the flag, I am going to be a loud and proud 12. Hawks fans are going to be rabid for every playoff game regardless, and if we get to the NFCCG I am positive the organization will pick a worthy person to raise the flag.

 

[AROS]

Wish list in order:

1) Lynch
2) LOB
3) Pete

 

[MORGULON]

Look I get it, "we need to focus on the divisional round first." That's for the players. I had this thought strike this morning regarding the NFC Championship and the 12th flag raiser. Die-hards know that Paul Allen has raised the 12th man flag at every NFC Championship game we've been a part of. Unfortunately, that can't happen again.

With that in mind, who should raise the flag? I don't know if Jody is the right person, because we all know she will eventually be selling the team and I'm not sure she's as invested as Paul was. So the thought struck my mind that since Pete Carroll was fired by LV, maybe he could raise the flag? I would love to see that! Better yet, if him and Mike Holmgren could raise the flag together as the only coaches to take us there before, it would be a special moment.

I was hoping for Sir Mix alot

 

[DTiempo81]

huh huh, flag raiser, huh huh huh huh

Side note, I've never understood all the Jody hate. We don't really know much about her, we don't hear much. But what has she really done to get so many people not liking her?

I think there was some general wariness about her not being as invested as Paul, and possibly her lack of football interest. Add into that the reported mandate that the team must be sold at some point, I know some fans think that she isn't in it for the long haul. Everything I have ever heard about her in relation to the Seahawks organization has been positive. Supposedly she is the one that put the trust in Schneider to take over power from Pete, which turned out to be the right decision.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Yep, zero proof that she's anything but all in on the Hawks. Just a lot of assumptions.

 

[JonRud]

the flag is going to be raised 30 seconds before the kickoff of the NFC Championship game. I don't care if it's Jody Allen or Aaron Curry up there, the crowd is going to be in a frenzy no matter who it is. it will make no difference, this isn't week 3 vs. the Saints.

 

[DTiempo81]

I was hoping for Sir Mix alot

I was there when he raised the flag in 2015, surprisingly there were a lot (no pun intended) of fans in my section who didn't know who he was.

 

[Hawkstorian]

Side note, I've never understood all the Jody hate. We don't really know much about her, we don't hear much. But what has she really done to get so many people not liking her?

I haven't sensed any Jody hate or disrespect in this thread at all. I think it's been good discussion with a bit of pepper sauce mixed in.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Not saying in this thread, but over the years, a lot of people have voiced their dislike or lack of trust in her. Just an observation.

 

[DTiempo81]

the flag is going to be raised 30 seconds before the kickoff of the NFC Championship game. I don't care if it's Jody Allen or Aaron Curry up there, the crowd is going to be in a frenzy no matter who it is. it will make no difference, this isn't week 3 vs. the Saints.

I haven't sensed any Jody hate or disrespect in this thread at all. I think it's been good discussion with a bit of pepper sauce mixed in.

Not in this thread, but there has been a good amount of dislike towards her online in the past.