Official Hard Knocks Thread

[TwilightError]

yep. I prefer just buying access to HBO-Max (it's only a little over 18 bucks to watch without ads, a month) which I did, and then cancelling once I see the final episode.

I did this too. And I have to admit, watching the show is even more fun than I expected. I am already anxious for the next episode.

 

[oldhawkfan]

I finally got to watch it this morning. I was on vacation down south on the Gulf for the last 10 days. After two long damn days of travel culminating with a flight from Atlanta to Portland and finally Spokane, I finally got home after midnight. First thing I did when I got up was watch Hard Knocks. In the past I never really wanted the Seahawks to be on it. Protect the inner circle and all that shit. Now I can’t wait to watch it tomorrow. I used to love going to training camp in Cheney. This is training camp views from a whole different perspective. I’ve got me a big Seahawks appetite right now and this is definitely helping.

 

[Torc]

yep. I prefer just buying access to HBO-Max (it's only a little over 18 bucks to watch without ads, a month) which I did, and then cancelling once I see the final episode.

This is exactly what we did. We'll spend the next month watching anything else that interests us on HBO (my wife wants to watch the Pitt), and then cancel it after Hard Knocks is completed.

 

[Ruminator]

Of course it's one of the best. It's the Seahawks!

 

[glenwo2]

Of course it's one of the best. It's the Seahawks!

I bet they also liked the Bald Eagles, too.

 

[pmedic920]

We are trying to keep the Hard knocks stuff consolidated in one thread.

It’s stickied above, I’ll merge this with that one.

 

[glenwo2]

A little teaser for Episode 2 (I think) :

 

[chrispy]

I saw a different one featuring Rylie Mills and Mason Richmon competing ...off the field. Can't find it again but now I'm setting alarms so I don't miss the episode.

 

[Azvacar]

A little teaser for Episode 2 (I think) :

People around the media rooms are calling it one of the best episodes of hard Knocks ever... Spurs coaching staff is there... Mike and dude talking it out etc.. 30 mins boys.... LETS GOOO

 

[Azvacar]

30 Minute Shoutout to anyone listening. Airs in 30 minutes... get your blankets, popcorn and beer ready!

 

[kidhawk]

Loved hearing coach open it up with making sure they know who’s running the show

 

[FrodosFinger]

Derek Hall got lit up by coach Mac in the opening scene for bull rushing lol

 

[pmedic920]

Don’t forget GAMEDAY chat.

It’s open for real time discussion
And you can speak a bit more freely

 

[FrodosFinger]

Darnold can spin it

 

[glenwo2]

My observations from Episode 2 (put it in a spoiler tag for those who haven't watched it yet) :

Spoiler

- Opening really got my attention as Mike really tore Hall a new one there which was eye-opening. Really showed that while he can be a bit awkward at times, he is absolutely the BOSS here and he let Hall know it. Later on, as we saw, he and Hall made up. "It's gonna be okay", MM told him.

- Players not thrilled with the Wildfire smoke from Canada.

- OMG. If Mason Richmond didn't have his helmet on, Rylie Mills would've knocked his head off. LOL

- Then they did this weird contest in the film room involving holding sledgehammers which Rylie won 'cause Rylie ain't human. Pretty funny in the end there, plus he and Mason hugged because FOOTBALL.

- San Antonio Spurs head coach and Manager pay MM a visit and talk about stuff (ie Wemby)

- Wide Receiver Coach Frisman Jackson praises JSN and then later they have a funny moment as apparently JSN was "ragebaiting" Jackson in his office but it was all good.

- Next was perhaps....no not perhaps....it was my ALL-TIME FAVORITE part of Hard Knocks :

Sam F'n Darnold SPINNING IT.

That was NICE.


btw, did not know that "Spin Rate" was a stat and the avg was 570 while Sam had a ridiculous 639(!).

- Sam explaining how he had trained himself to spin the ball like that ever since he was little.

Feature on Sam's Spinning the ball ends with a deep-pass and then catch by Tory Horton..... <=== Foreshadowing?

- Loved the feature on Big Cat and his new bundle of joy (I shall call him "Little Cat") is so cute.

- Saw a replay of the fight (aka the Cheapshot by Hall on Richmond).

- I enjoy the dynamic between him, D-Law, and Big Cat.

- Saw the unusual thing they do called "Shadow Boxing" but it didn't look like actual shadow boxing.

- MM clarified that it was more like Rock, Paper, Scissors on Steroids and I agree with that. It looked kind of silly but the players enjoy it so who am I to criticize?

- Great to see Nick Emmanwori out of the boot/scooter/whatever and walking on his own power (we all saw on social media him walking normally; and now recently him being cleared for practice)

- Then came the most uncomfortable part of the episode : Terrion Arnold. I truly hope that if he does end up here, it's because he was found innocent 'cause as was mentioned by the narrator, there will be plenty of criticism if he's offered a contract.

- We see JS talking to MM mentioning that he asked Jalen (Milroe) about Terrion and of course Jalen is going to say he was great. Though JS said Terrion is just like Spoon though I'm not sure if he was saying it or if Jalen said that to him.


- Love the part with Justin Hinds (D-Line coach) with his 10-commandments style slideshow that had me rolling.

- Marshawn Lynch going around determining who deserves an upgrade in their Madden rating was funny. Vintage Beast-Mode, man.

- Meanwhile, practice went on and Same ol' Same ol' Sammy D to JSN working like usual.

- Montorie Foster Jr. (#87) had the catch of the Day here from Sam, though. Sam showed his appreciation for it.


- Pretty ominous ending with Terrion Arnold at the end there. We'll see how things shake out....

Overall, I really enjoyed this episode and it had nothing to do with the Sam Darnold segment.....



.....okay, It DID have something to do with the Sam Darnold segment.



But everything else was also pretty good. I am enjoying the hell out of this edition of Hard Knocks.

Can't wait for Episode 3 which I suppose will include the first preseason game against the Cowgirls....

 

[MoldyPurpleMayo]

Loved the episode...

...they're going to sign Arnold, aren't they?

 

[Azvacar]

My observations from Episode 2 (put it in a spoiler tag for those who haven't watched it yet) :

Spoiler

- Opening really got my attention as Mike really tore Hall a new one there which was eye-opening. Really showed that while he can be a bit awkward at times, he is absolutely the BOSS here and he let Hall know it. Later on, as we saw, he and Hall made up. "It's gonna be okay", MM told him.

- Players not thrilled with the Wildfire smoke from Canada.

- OMG. If Mason Richmond didn't have his helmet on, Rylie Mills would've knocked his head off. LOL

- Then they did this weird contest in the film room involving holding sledgehammers which Rylie won 'cause Rylie ain't human. Pretty funny in the end there, plus he and Mason hugged because FOOTBALL.

- San Antonio Spurs head coach and Manager pay MM a visit and talk about stuff (ie Wemby)

- Wide Receiver Coach Frisman Jackson praises JSN and then later they have a funny moment as apparently JSN was "ragebaiting" Jackson in his office but it was all good.

- Next was perhaps....no not perhaps....it was my ALL-TIME FAVORITE part of Hard Knocks :

Sam F'n Darnold SPINNING IT.

That was NICE.


btw, did not know that "Spin Rate" was a stat and the avg was 570 while Sam had a ridiculous 639(!).

- Sam explaining how he had trained himself to spin the ball like that ever since he was little.

Feature on Sam's Spinning the ball ends with a deep-pass and then catch by Tory Horton..... <=== Foreshadowing?

- Loved the feature on Big Cat and his new bundle of joy (I shall call him "Little Cat") is so cute.

- Saw a replay of the fight (aka the Cheapshot by Hall on Richmond).

- I enjoy the dynamic between him, D-Law, and Big Cat.

- Saw the unusual thing they do called "Shadow Boxing" but it didn't look like actual shadow boxing.

- MM clarified that it was more like Rock, Paper, Scissors on Steroids and I agree with that. It looked kind of silly but the players enjoy it so who am I to criticize?

- Great to see Nick Emmanwori out of the boot/scooter/whatever and walking on his own power (we all saw on social media him walking normally; and now recently him being cleared for practice)

- Then came the most uncomfortable part of the episode : Terrion Arnold. I truly hope that if he does end up here, it's because he was found innocent 'cause as was mentioned by the narrator, there will be plenty of criticism if he's offered a contract.

- We see JS talking to MM mentioning that he asked Jalen (Milroe) about Terrion and of course Jalen is going to say he was great. Though JS said Terrion is just like Spoon though I'm not sure if he was saying it or if Jalen said that to him.


- Love the part with Justin Hinds (D-Line coach) with his 10-commandments style slideshow that had me rolling.

- Marshawn Lynch going around determining who deserves an upgrade in their Madden rating was funny. Vintage Beast-Mode, man.

- Meanwhile, practice went on and Same ol' Same ol' Sammy D to JSN working like usual.

- Montorie Foster Jr. (#87) had the catch of the Day here from Sam, though. Sam showed his appreciation for it.


- Pretty ominous ending with Terrion Arnold at the end there. We'll see how things shake out....

Overall, I really enjoyed this episode and it had nothing to do with the Sam Darnold segment.....



.....okay, It DID have something to do with the Sam Darnold segment.



But everything else was also pretty good. I am enjoying the hell out of this edition of Hard Knocks.

Can't wait for Episode 3 which I suppose will include the first preseason game against the Cowgirls....

Sam and Marshawn made the episode

 

[LeveeBreak]

Liked the view into big cats home and family. Just a top notch dude.

Warrior in the garden

 

[kidhawk]

Liked the view into big cats home and family. Just a top notch dude.

Warrior in the garden

Impossible to not love that guy.

 

[pmedic920]

I was skeptical but so far my skepticism is completely unfounded.

I just finished watching because I missed it live.

Looking forward to next week.