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I am reading through this thread and am concerned about why in the world anybody would think that a jersey with a player name longer on the team would render that jersey unwearable. What the hell am I hearing?
It's going to take a lot of you by surprise to hear me (of all people) saying this, but y'all that feel like that, need to find a new life, and a new team to root for. Your soul is stained, you are weak, and you need to call up the friend of yours that feels the same way and beat the hell out of each other.
When you wear a Seattle Seahawks jersey in public, any Seahawks jersey, you are a fan of the team and you are proud of that fact. If that jersey says Galloway, Mirer, Krieg, Green, Alexander, or even Harvin on the back, that jersey should be dry cleaned and kept from getting spaghetti sauce on it because it's a Seattle Seahawks jersey. It represents a moment in history that can never be erased.
At some point in the past, that same jersey was worn by a player that made plays that made you jump up and high five your buddies. That player, at that time, made a game-changing play (or plays) that contributed to a win for the team, maybe even won you a few bucks off a bet you made. At that time in Seahawks history, that play was recorded on film for all of posterity. That player was a building block that led to the eventual success we all have enjoyed.
When I get ready to watch a game on Sunday, I first go to my closet and take a look at my choices and make a selection based on my memory of what that player did for the team, at the time he played. Whatever particular challenge an opponent presents for the Hawks that day, means a given current player will need to have a great game in order to neutralize that threat. If a team has a terrific edge rusher, for example, I'll select my Walter Jones jersey to show my support for our current left tackle, Russell Okung.
Yesterday, I finished work a touch early and took a shower before wifeypoo got home from work. Then I grabbed my Shaun Alexander jersey and put it on, I met her at the door and we headed to the grocery store. When we got out of the truck and strolled through the parking lot, no less than 5 people gave me a thumbs up, two said "tough loss man, we were pulling for ya!", and as we went through the front door, a dude with a Philly hat on said, "best RB Alabama ever had" and gave me a high five. I ask you, how cool was that?
If any of you think for a second that your Harvin jersey is trash, put it in the mail to me, and I will not only pay for postage, I'd give it the best home it could ever have. I'll wear it proudly, in public, and with my head held high. Why? That jersey represents a moment in Hawks history that meant millions of fans worldwide could finally say "we're number 1".
In fact, somewhere out there, after Harvin ran that kick back for a touchdown, two young people decided to forego the rest of the game a make love instead. When that extra point was kicked after that return TD, a man turned to his wife and said, "baby, I love you!" The second Percy made it past the kicker on his way to the endzone, a child was motivated to start his own journey toward some day being an NFL player, just like Percy, and grabbed a football and ran around the backyard imitating him while dad hit "record" on the Sony.
I am sickened and offended by some of your attitudes. I cant believe what I am hearing.
Go root for the Rams or something.