Field Gulls Podcast: Shaking Off the Rust

by John Morgan on Oct 23, 2010 12:43 PM PDT

I thought about this last night and then sat down and spitballed this morning. It's all one take, no editing, which could mean some noise, some rough audio, but I didn't want to sweat it.

First Pod of the Season

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That black box becomes a unicorn if you refresh this post nine times.

by John Morgan on Oct 23, 2010 1:04 PM PDT reply actions

It didn't work.

I’m going to keep trying this.

Michael Robinson leads the Seahawks in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt, and QB rating.

by SSreporters on Oct 23, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Ive tried around 50 times

and i keep getting a damn toad.

by Dylon84 on Oct 23, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Is this some crazy plot to get more hits??

Though they sink through the Sea, they shall rise again...Death shall have no dominion... Over the Hawks that is. May they reach unadulterated glory and earn the metonym of "Phoenixes".

by Cheddar28 on Oct 23, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Your voice is a lot deeper than I thought it would be.

Just saying. Good stuff.

by NViera on Oct 23, 2010 1:30 PM PDT reply actions

Good, with two minor flaws...

First, the lighting was too dark. Second, I would more dashes and commas..

by Kryten on Oct 23, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Good listen

The past two years around this time I was quietly starting to really take a long look at the 2010 Draft. The thought of that just feels stupid now.

I’ve been “in” for some time now.

by Hawkhammer19 on Oct 23, 2010 1:38 PM PDT reply actions

'And their coach was an idiot'

And never a truer word was spoken.

by Mickapeckalin on Oct 23, 2010 1:38 PM PDT reply actions

Favorite part of the post I think.

Just kinda knocks that point on the head for good measure as the monologue strolls by.

Though they sink through the Sea, they shall rise again...Death shall have no dominion... Over the Hawks that is. May they reach unadulterated glory and earn the metonym of "Phoenixes".

by Cheddar28 on Oct 23, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions

The Hawks are an 83 on the updated rosters for Madden. Up from a 76 when the game was first released in August. The most notable improvers are Clemons (84) and BMW (77).
I bet BMW will be in the 80s on the next update.

by Hawkhammer19 on Oct 23, 2010 1:44 PM PDT reply actions

Is it just me or does this thing loop for anyone else?

I distinctly remember hearing “The kid looks pretty good” at least three times.

FG's second favorite football-illiterate semi-troll.

by Hmph on Oct 23, 2010 1:52 PM PDT reply actions

I wonder what the probability is that The Android just beasts the fuck out of the AZ-D.

by DJ C-Raig on Oct 23, 2010 1:57 PM PDT reply actions

Boy would that be fun

can’t remember the last time Seattle ran over an opponent. Probably Nolan’s Big Sub D.

by John Morgan on Oct 23, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions

I have the knowledge that it once occurred, but I can't remember the feeling of it happening.

Please make my wishes come true Ghost Rider.

by DJ C-Raig on Oct 23, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Last year's opening game vs. the Rams?

by Coach Owens on Oct 23, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Meh.

The Rams.

Though they sink through the Sea, they shall rise again...Death shall have no dominion... Over the Hawks that is. May they reach unadulterated glory and earn the metonym of "Phoenixes".

by Cheddar28 on Oct 23, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks for reviving the podcast, John.

Great insights and a nice complement to the regular posts. Looking forward to the next one.

by Silky_Salamander on Oct 23, 2010 2:07 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Amen. 'Bout damn time we got the long ago asked for podcast!

by AZ Hawk on Oct 23, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions

One small thing, John.

Maybe it’s just my hearing or my computer’s audio, but the volume was kind of low. I use headphones for audio and it was difficult to hear unless I tried to cover my ears from other sounds and stuff. Great stuff, though.

by Coach Owens on Oct 23, 2010 3:12 PM PDT reply actions

It did seem like a rather low volume on my iPod as well

I just jacked up the volume. Maybe just a wee bit louder next time. Excellent content though. Thanks for your amazing work.

Karma police, arrest this man.

by wyte_lightning on Oct 23, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah

That’s what happens when I don’t boost it through Audacity.

Thanks for the comments. It will be louder next go.

by John Morgan on Oct 23, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Good stuff.

Easy to follow logic. I will be looking for these things tomorrow. I like how you try to quantify the intangibles. Any given Sunday…..and these sea hawks are overdue for a season full of lucky breaks.

I am becoming more and more interested in following the coordinators scheming as it develops throughout the game. It is very dynamic and it feels good when they out coach the opposition.

It seems that it is very important for this seahawks team to score early and not fall behind. The game plan thereafter is achievable.

by The-Wes on Oct 23, 2010 5:56 PM PDT reply actions

I would venture to say...

That score early and don’t fall behind
makes most schemes easier to execute.

by DJ C-Raig on Oct 23, 2010 8:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Indeed sir.

This just struck me as the most blatantly obvious difference between our wins and losses this year.

by The-Wes on Oct 24, 2010 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions

Touche.

by DJ C-Raig on Oct 24, 2010 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions

Love these

Keep it up.

by boytruck on Oct 23, 2010 9:43 PM PDT reply actions

I must admit

I didn’t think I would like the Podcast format but it was good. Nice Job.

by nated on Oct 23, 2010 10:24 PM PDT reply actions

Hey John…I loved the info and I like the way it was spun off your insightful mind spontaneously.

I said this once and I’ll say it again, John Morgan is the ONLY place to go for an accurate, on time appaisal of the ’hawks.

Keep it coming John and I hope that you’re enough right that we squeeze a win from this twits.

by Mahk77 on Oct 23, 2010 11:20 PM PDT reply actions

I think...

I love your attitude, kid! Glad I could listen to it on my phone. It’s going to be a fucking thrill ride!!!

Tangled up in blue.

by Seahawka 12th on Oct 24, 2010 2:02 AM PDT reply actions

I wish you would "ramble" more often....

I can pop open a podcast in my office and let it go, but dont always (ok,, hardly ever) have time to read all your content.

Just a suggestion:
I find myself skipping (90%) of your drive breakdowns. It just gets too much for me during a busy day, but it’s content I would love to hear expounded upon. The technical “goodies” remain some of my all-time favorite content, but it doesn’t translate for me in print. Could this potentially be stream of thought podcast stuff for you as your breaking down?

I get the feeling that (not unlike myself in what I do)… your a perfectionist? I know that i have a tendency to NOT reveal things that I am not satisfied with.

Dont be. I really…. really dig the audio stuff you present and nearly always find myself thinking (ah crap… its over?)

Fpr what it’s worth JM.

by iverson2169 on Oct 24, 2010 4:45 AM PDT reply actions