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My New Jersey

This is highly unprofessional.

Some time ago, I decided that whoever scouted best among the rookies, I would buy their jersey. My wife and I have four. Her, Deion Branch and Shaun Alexander. Both were acquired through Goodwill (with my approval that those were not taboo players) though I warned her about Branch.)) I have a Watters and Mebane. Mebane, new. Watters, my wife.

Whatever I scout, there's no sure success. Even if Earl Thomas grows faster, stronger, more explosive and develops telekinesis (He's 20 you know. Growth, even speed growth, is still possible.), injury can swallow any career. If not injury, tragedy. What the outcome, I think this class is significant. Greg Oden is no less significant though his cane complements his wizened visage. He is perhaps more significant.

My gut says Golden Tate, but my gut is often wrong. My practical side says Russell Okung, who looks too big to fail. Recently, Thomas. Chancellor is audacious, but c'mon Chance has a shot but one of the above, one, at least, one, is going to be special. Whoever's to thank, Tim Ruskell for his crafty trading and mishandling of the big moves, Pete Carroll, Boy Wonder, an impending lockout, a looming salary cap, confluence, fate, there's reason to be thankful for Seahawks fans. I'm thankful. I'm anxious. God this is a big preseason. Big Big Big

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Thanks, John.

For my vote, I’d probably go Okung. But there’s no guarantee of any of these players become legendary, great, or even good. But he seems solid, and even if he ends up at right tackle eventually, I think he’s the steady sort of guy who will remain in Seattle for the long term.

It’s awesome that you can find jerseys at Good-Will. Being a California Seahawks-fan, I don’t get that opportunity.

My sister bought me a jersey, and it’s the only one I own. The guy at the shop steered her away from the current guys, and said she should go classic: so I have Zorn. Not the one I would have picked, but it works. How does Zorn work out on the taboo players list? Seems like as a former player and coach for the team, he’d be safe, but who knows?

by Chirp on May 5, 2010 12:32 AM PDT reply actions  

Who is taboo?!?

I mean, I’d sport Boz happily and I know some wouldn’t touch him.

Not to start a subthread on him, but I think Caveman is the only I wouldn’t touch since I give him the lion’s share of the blame in his leaving.

Maybe not Hamlin, though in 10 years his could be cool again.

Oh, and Franco Harris. NEVER NEVER NEVER.

Who am I missing??!?

Bird Law in this country isn't governed by reason.

by Tyler Jorgensen on May 5, 2010 3:20 AM PDT up reply actions  

do you remember that draft?

When they asked Chuck Knox why he didn’t announce the draft pick he said it was because “I wanted that kid from Mississippi”

That draft pick ended the chuck knox era and began the Seattle dark ages. At least with Mirer we were able to trade him for Chicago’s first rounder. boy they were dumb.

by hazbro24 on May 5, 2010 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

I reply to myself because upon further thought

about that kid from Mississippi, beyond the football side of it. Pioneer Square would have been way more fun with him around.

by hazbro24 on May 5, 2010 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha,

My brother’s girlfriend worked with his wife and so he got to go to some kind of work lunch thing, and he was there. I still have my autographed Dan McGwire rookie card that he got me. It’s burried in the back of my closet, but it still cracks me up whenever I dig it out.

by Mind of no mind on May 5, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rick Mirer

I will never evar, evar wear a Rick Mirer jersey.

by cthunder on May 5, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

That was my first Jersey

My parents got it for me when I was 6, thinking he would be the greatest player ever

by Jackrabbit5683 on May 5, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't get a Jerry Rice jersey.

First because Seahawks #80 is Steve Largent.

Second because, in my mind, Rice will always be a 49er, and I have ALWAYS hated the Niners.

I would say Warren Moon is kinda iffy, because his best years were in Houston (and Canada), but he’s a local guy so he gets a pass.

by Bildo on May 5, 2010 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

Correct about no go on Rice, Franco, Dan McGwire

I’m not a jersey guy, never have worn one to a game. People didn’t wear jerseys to the game much back in the day. Now it seems like more than 50% of fans are wearing them at games, at least here in San Diego. I had a home Zorn replica when I was a little kid. Zorn was the most common jersey around town in the early years. And I still have an authentic Curt Warner 28, which is funky because of the mesh fabric.

Moon is a great jersey in my opinion. I would totally sport a Boz, if only as a conversation starter. But would prefer to rock his 44, which he wore in the preseason and in one game I believe when he had gotten a court injunction or something. 55 is Michael Jackson’s number. I would put Mirer and possibly Kitna on my personal banned list. I saw a guy at the home opener last year with a new Edgerrin James jersey. Nice try dude.

by lemonverbena on May 5, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

Josh Brown is another no-no.

I want a Walter Jones and a Mack Strong. Can’t find either. This saddens me.

Thank you, Walter Jones.

by thebyron on May 5, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Walter was my first jersey

and last summer I got it signed by him at the only day of training camp he went to. Shaking Walts hand was probably the coolest thing that ever happened to me.

And since I obviously couldn’t wear that anymore, I got myself a Nuclear Cabbage Curry jersey.

by Fightfightfight on May 5, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not a football thing,

But I met Bill Russell once, and when I shook his hand I thought the Flying Spaghetti Monster was attacking as his fingers did a complete wrap around of my hand.

And I don’t have small hands. I have to special order gloves because the XL’s on the shelf are waaaay too small.

by hazbro24 on May 5, 2010 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Did you feel blessed

By his noodly appendage? There is always the possibility that Bill Russel is in fact the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

by Fightfightfight on May 5, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I think a closer reading of FSM scripture would dispel that.

FSM is invisible; also, to my knowledge Bill Russell doesn’t talk like a pirate.

inside of a dog it's too dark to read.

by shams on May 5, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

my friend and I have the "taboo jersey" debate regularly

It’s all personal opinion, of course, but KoRo and Stevens are definitely on my list. So is Springs. A Mirer jersey is just lazy.

by SpokaneSHAWK on May 5, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whats wrong with Robinson and Springs?

If I saw someone wearing a Koren jersey I’d think “Well theres an excellent example of why buying a jersey is such a gamble.” If I saw someone wearing a Springs jersey I’d think “A fan from that awkward late 90s period in Hawk’s history. Must have been tough with so few players to love.”

Stevens I get.

by Nate Dogg on May 5, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have a Shawn Springs Jersey

In 2003 I went to a Seahawks-49ers game in San Francisco – i believe it was the last regular season game – and I was wearing my Springs jersey. One of the 49ers fans stops me in the concession area and says “Shawn Springs!? They’re just going to trade him!” and I was like “no they’re not” I think they traded him the next day.

by Professor on May 5, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rick

Mirer would be my vote.

I have a Hamlin jersey. I loved the Hammer. Felt much more obligated to show my support after that brain injury thing.

I’d wear a Boz. I had his poster growing up.

I don’t think I’d wear a Julius Jones jersey. Seems like every time I saw a run last year it was, “Loss of 1, Jones” or “a run up the middle for 8, Forsett”.

by Regan C on May 5, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

Caveman?

Thank you, Walter Jones.

by thebyron on May 5, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hutch's nickname.

He’s still number one on my list for the way he left.

Mirer I understand but I just don’t have that much animosity toward him. Look at his college stats— we picked an option qb and expected him to be a great NFL qb. Don’t blame him for the front office’s idiocy.

McGuire makes far more sense. At least Mirer appeared to be trying. McGuire you don’t even have that.

Stevens I agree with, because of his faults as a human being. I’ve spoken about knowing stories in far more detail than many (given that I grew up in Oly/Lacey, know some pretty unpleasant stories about him.)

Wow. Someone mentioned Josh Brown. Fully in agreement— here’s the thing— he actually had the fan support here to have people WANT to wear his jersey, and he walked away from that. That alone is enough, but his kjr interview was a classic in idiocy.

Bird Law in this country isn't governed by reason.

by Tyler Jorgensen on May 5, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

We did so, so good.

I am willing to forgive the Whitehurst trade now. It was a terrible, terrible move. But the draft is what mattered most for this franchise, and though what they gave up draft-wise to get Whitehurst doesn’t really totally discount all the good decisions they made, at least they have used the picks they’ve had very wisely. So, good on you Pete, please don’t fuck up our trades in the future.

by OlSalty on May 5, 2010 12:37 AM PDT reply actions  

I'm not sure you can say the Whitehurst move

was terrible, terrible yet, simply because Clipboard Jesus is such an unknown. You might argue that giving up what we did for an unknown is a terrible move, but I’m not sure I’d agree.

That said, I absolutely hated the Whitehurst trade and I really hope if Hass gets hurt in 2010 (which, sadly, is likely) that Whitehurst just TANKS and we pick in the top 5 for a real QB of the future.

by Bildo on May 5, 2010 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

That is ridiculous

You hope Hasselbeck gets hurt and Whitehurst sucks, making the team so bad that we pick in the top 5 this year. Great fan you are. These are actual people, you understand, not some fucking videogame.

by lemonverbena on May 5, 2010 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

Beg your pardon

I see you said “IF Hass gets hurt”. My apologies. I’ve just had it with folks projecting their infinite fan wisdom that the Whitehurst trade was terrible and that he will suck. We simply don’t know either of those things yet.

by lemonverbena on May 5, 2010 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

You can't totally blame him.

The prospect of somehow, in someway landing Jake Locker on his long journey from Ferndale to Husky Stadium to the Q is more than enticing. I do agree though: we tend to forget these are actual people out there and not just Madden CGIs.

by THolt on May 5, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

FYI

I’m aware that Locker is almost out of the question. Total hypothetical.

by THolt on May 5, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

I agree,

If we had a really old roster and had to do a complete rebuild soon anyways, then it might not be so bad to start a rebuild around a #1 draft pick. But considering how our roster looks now, if we’re bad enough to get the #1 pick then we’re in serious trouble, because that means that a lot of our new young talent from the last few drafts just suck and already need to be replaced. That’s why the Rams have sucked for so long now, I think they only have 1 player total left over from their 2006 and 2007 drafts combined.

by Mind of no mind on May 5, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thinking we need the number one pick is just as crazy though.

Did we learn nothing from the insanity of this last draft? Or how Ryan Mallet is more Flacco than Flacco?

by DJ C-Raig on May 5, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

We have one - but he's in jail. :-(

We still have 5 bad ass running backs, we have the guy who almost brought us back against Boise State, who can run but can’t throw, but decided to that day, and Nate Costa the guy who always tears ACL who looks like Don Flamenco from Mike Tyson’s Punch Out.

But we do have 5 RBs and something tells me Kelly will make it work.

Good bye Big Walt.

by Generzal Zod on May 5, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

He will be next years Tebow,

minus the question marks. That is all we will hear about leading up to the draft I’m sure.

by HawkedUp on May 5, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think there are a lot of questions about Jake

Please ignore my inherent bias,I went to his rival High School and now go to WSU, so rooting against Jake has been a time honored tradition in my house. That said, I know Jake decently well, he is a great guy, an immense talent and a local product so once he hangs up his cleats at UW i wish nothing but the best for him, and I hope he has a great pro career.

The fact of the matter is, however, that he still has yet to actually produce at a level becoming of the top QB prospect. He has yet to complete 60% of his passes, and just this year was had an acceptable TD/Int ratio. He has poor touch and ball placement and happy feet.

Physically, he is the ideal QB, and has unlimited potential. However, he had never been in a pass oriented offense until college (his high school ran a filthy Wing-T, but that limited his pass attack to PA bombs), which has led to problems with decision making and especially his touch.

by Fightfightfight on May 5, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Take a look at his numbers as a junior compared to Jay Cutler.

Eerie similar, except he’s better running the football.

I think his touch and progressions are fine. The happy feet? Sure, a little. But then, his OL was dogshit bad most of his career, so it’s hardly surprising.

I think he’s already done enough to warrant being taken ahead of a guy like Tebow, had he come out this year, and maybe Bradford too. Next year however will allow us to see if he is simply among the best pro QB’s in his class, or among the best pro QB prospects anyone can remember.

If he goes out and rushes for a substantial number while throwing at a 65% with 2-1 TD/INT while in a prostyle offense, people will be going absolutely batshit crazy about him.

Bird Law in this country isn't governed by reason.

by Tyler Jorgensen on May 5, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

You can't say the Whitehurst trade was terrible

any more than you can say(without retrospect) that the Hass trade was terrible. No one knew who Matt was when we got him, and look how that turned out.

by Regan C on May 5, 2010 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

Custom Jersey

The sum of Whitehurst’s and Konz’s jersey numbers with “Team Hair” as the name.

by JamesMurphy on May 5, 2010 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

NICE.

My boy and I want to get nuclear cabbage custom made— can it be done?

He’ll get 20 and go with “The Glove.”
Me, being the bigger guy, will go 40 with “Reign Man.”

Bird Law in this country isn't governed by reason.

by Tyler Jorgensen on May 5, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep.

Only the “Authentic” ones though, so it’ll set you back $250 a pop.
http://proshop.seahawks.com/ProductDetail.aspx?C1=2652&CategoryID=2653&ProductID=37900

Thank you, Walter Jones.

by thebyron on May 6, 2010 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

If you're going to buy one before they play I'd say go safe and get Okung.

But the most exciting one is probably going to be Tate and it’s always fun to go with your gut.

by Nate Dogg on May 5, 2010 1:29 AM PDT reply actions  

Would the trade include his titanium wrist-watch?

Cuz I dunno if I could make myself buy that jersey if that’s not the case.

Though they sink through the Sea, they shall rise again...Death shall have no dominion...

by Cheddar28 on May 5, 2010 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

I was talking about Peyton, not Eli.

But I’d take Eli if he comes with the watch and the rights to laugh at Plaxico Burress.

by SeaTownBlueDevil on May 5, 2010 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

Haha yeah I figured

and yes that too.

Though they sink through the Sea, they shall rise again...Death shall have no dominion...

by Cheddar28 on May 5, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Okung isn't exactly "exciting" to wear.

It’s not he’s going to score a touchdown and then you can stand up in the 300’s and point to the back of your shirt.

by djafrot on May 5, 2010 2:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'd want his jersey more if it said "Golden" instead of "Tate"

Think we can convince the league to let him pull an Ichiro?

Thank you, Walter Jones.

by thebyron on May 5, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

maybe a Brazillian soccer move and let him just be Golden

he will be that good – mark my words.

Good bye Big Walt.

by Generzal Zod on May 5, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Get a McCoy jersey

If you don’t mind people coming up to you asking you for weed that is. And if Anthony McCoy fails you can always say it’s a Matt McCoy jersey that came with the wrong number.

by Kevaru on May 5, 2010 1:53 AM PDT reply actions  

Okung seems the safest bet

But screw safe, this is where you go with your gut.

I’m getting an Earl Thomas jersey myself. I loved the kid before the draft and will nervously look forward to admiring him in Seahawks blue. Besides, my own first name is Thomas.

by Thomas Beekers on May 5, 2010 3:46 AM PDT reply actions  

I dont give a crap if it's unprofessional...

Attempting the double enclosed parenthesis sets as if you were writing a “literary equation” was spectacular!!! I have never seen it attempted in any major publication. You just forgot to close one of your parenthesis sets…

Both were acquired through Goodwill (with my approval that those were not taboo players) though I warned her about Branch.)

You cannot stop Captain Morgan…. You can only hope to contain him (with a closed parenthesis set).

Bring Your Game, Leave Your Name.

by iverson2169 on May 5, 2010 3:47 AM PDT reply actions  

Golden Tate

I’d like to see them put his whole name on the jersey. The can fit Roethlethraper’s name on one.

by Professor on May 5, 2010 5:12 AM PDT reply actions  

I very much want a Mebane jersey.

But I’m waiting until he’s signed long-term.

It's Great to be a Florida Gator!

What the french, toast?

by Wayward Llama on May 5, 2010 6:29 AM PDT reply actions  

Carlson, duh.

If it’s gotta be a 2010 rookie: Tate or Thomas.

"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - Morgan

by Nick Andron on May 5, 2010 6:53 AM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Can it be anyone we picked up via the draft?

I want LenDale’s thunder to Forsett’s lightning.

by THolt on May 5, 2010 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

Touché.

Though i’d wait for them to sign long term.

"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - Morgan

by Nick Andron on May 5, 2010 12:11 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

I was thinking of getting a W. Jones jersey

but I think I’m gonna go throw back and get a Jacob Green or Rufus Porter..maybe even a Cortez.

Nonsense, Poopy-Pants!

by Lo Pann on May 5, 2010 7:28 AM PDT reply actions  

speaking of which

where is the best place to get one of the throwback jerseys? I think the only places I have seen them are at the shops by the stadium. SoDo sports, maybe?

by SpokaneSHAWK on May 5, 2010 7:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

I've been seeing a lot of throwbacks

at the Just Sports in the Alderwood and Everett malls.

by Bildo on May 5, 2010 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

Go with Porter or Tez.

Nothing against Jacob Green, its just that Rufus and Cortez are uncommon first names.

by Bildo on May 5, 2010 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

I was thinking of Joe Nash

I really hope they wear throwbacks once this year.I miss the old logo and colors.

Nonsense, Poopy-Pants!

by Lo Pann on May 5, 2010 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

I need

to get a Jacob Green Jersey

by cthunder on May 5, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Depends on performance

We expect Okung and Thomas to be good, neither should be excellent but they will learn and improve over the season (if every thing goes to according to plan.) It is up to Tate and Chancellor how good they are. If they can elevate their play they will look better, taller in a room with a low ceiling so to speak.

I still wear my Alexander jersey, his sticking around too long was the F.O.’s fault.

Good bye Big Walt.

by Generzal Zod on May 5, 2010 10:14 AM PDT reply actions  

I will never know...

…if his whole “doesn’t run hard” reputation was deserved or not. Obviously, his performances (both MVP-caliber and, well, god-awful) say a lot, but could he have contributed more his last two years in teal and blue?

by THolt on May 5, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions  

Alexander was always soft

That was his style. He had a hell of a cut and good vision, but he avoided contact whenever possible. Its not a diss to label him “soft” because that was his game. It wasn’t until he stopped producing that people started bitching about it.

by miracle_max on May 5, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

I always thought his running style was really similar to how I remember Chris Warren.

I didn’t have Internet access (if it was even possible) back when Warren was our starter, so I don’t know what the general perception was of him among Seahawk fans. But a lot of people I knew didn’t like him because they didn’t think he ran very hard. But if you watch the few clips available of him, you can see that he was patient and waited for his blocks, and ran with an easy stride. But once he saw daylight, he hit another gear and flew downfield.

I think it can be a frustrating style to watch at times, but it’s still very effective.

by Mind of no mind on May 5, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Warren had a more decisive first cut as I remember

As opposed to the dancing behind the line of SA. But as good as Warren was, Shaun was even more explosive once past the first level. And he was one of the all-time best at short-yardage goal line.

by lemonverbena on May 5, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Warren never did a quarterback slide.

and he didn’t run behind the department of transportation like Alexander.

by hazbro24 on May 5, 2010 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

He did so much for the team though

Not every back is going to be a bruiser, he just had a bruisers body size, so that is what we expected from him. I agree it began completely apparent that he had lost a step the year after the super bowl.

Good bye Big Walt.

by Generzal Zod on May 5, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

"My New Jersey"

Am I the only one who saw the headline and thought “What does this have to do with the Garden State, exactly? Is this sort of like My Own Private Idaho?”

Need more coffee now.

by Suburban Shocker on May 5, 2010 10:22 AM PDT reply actions  

Funny.

I didn’t even see that. I guess I have enough coffee.

by Chirp on May 5, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

I live in San Francisco

My New Jersey is Contra Costa County.

Seahawks Fans Cannot Be Cured

by TheLaird on May 5, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hunters Point?

inside of a dog it's too dark to read.

by shams on May 5, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm thinking a custom #76

with the name “2BIG2FAIL”

Seahawks Fans Cannot Be Cured

by TheLaird on May 5, 2010 11:41 AM PDT reply actions  

My gut says: Walter Thurmond

Not this year, not likely. But soon, and for the rest of our lives.

inside of a dog it's too dark to read.

by shams on May 5, 2010 11:57 AM PDT reply actions  

My gut says: None of the above

While I love the Hawks draft and the players we got, none of them are inspiring me to go buy their Jersey’s. I got my A. Curry jersey last year and I will rock that for home games, away it’s either Tatupu or Cortez. Well 95% of the time it’s Cortez over Tatupu.

by cthunder on May 5, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

God Bless you, Rick.

Though they sink through the Sea, they shall rise again...Death shall have no dominion...

by Cheddar28 on May 5, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

So after remembering the exact line

I guess that wasn’t a Casablanca reference. Ya know, when he says, “You’ll regret it. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow but soon and for the rest of your life.”

Though they sink through the Sea, they shall rise again...Death shall have no dominion...

by Cheddar28 on May 5, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, you had it!

I paraphrased. I was stoned, and feeling it. You were there with me. It was a bromantic moment.

inside of a dog it's too dark to read.

by shams on May 5, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

S'Wonderful.

Though they sink through the Sea, they shall rise again...Death shall have no dominion...

by Cheddar28 on May 6, 2010 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

But about epic failures...

Is there a market for ironic jerseys? Wearing the “worst players in team history” jerseys could be funny. It could suggest that there is no one on the current team worth buying a jersey for, and we’d rather wear a Mirer or McGwire jersey than a Julius Jones one. After a year to prove themselves, the rookies seem like a better bet.

by Chirp on May 5, 2010 12:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I am dead-set against

any Seahawk fan owning/wearing a “12 FAN” Jersey. Am I a judgmental prick for my disliking of this to the point that I question the persons “fandom”?

by HawkedUp on May 5, 2010 12:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I disagree, Maybe on a jersey

But if you put your name and No. 12 on the back of a custom NFL shirt (or Ray Rave), I’m okay with that. Because you’re part of the 12th Man, and the franchise retired that number for a reason.

by DJ C-Raig on May 5, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

Put your name on it. “FAN” is just dumb.

It's Great to be a Florida Gator!

What the french, toast?

by Wayward Llama on May 5, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thank you!

I am not in the minority! Felt like such a dick last year walking around shaking my head every time I walked passed one.

by HawkedUp on May 5, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't hate the "FAN" jersey.

It’s also $180 less than a custom.

I kinda like the idea of getting a custom 12 with “QWEST” as the name.

Thank you, Walter Jones.

by thebyron on May 6, 2010 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'd like one that said "wal-mart" or AT&T maybe Haliburton....

sorry .. Not a fan of corporate sponsorship when its the city’s and its citizens that are usually picking up the cost.

by Professor on May 6, 2010 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

I pussied out last year when it came to buying a new jersey.

So I finally just splurged on one of my top 3 favorite Seahawks of all time.

by DJ C-Raig on May 5, 2010 2:11 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

You have season tix?

If you do I swear your seats are right next to mine. I can’t remember what section 324 maybe.

by HawkedUp on May 5, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, I don't. I wish.

It was a surprise present from the GF. Very glad she chose the Lions game, although it was a sad win.

by DJ C-Raig on May 5, 2010 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

for the secret handshake

we could appropriate the one from the recent pixar movie “Up”

He then makes the letter W with his fingers and says “The wilderness must be explored! KAAARRGGHHH KAHHHH RAARRR!!!!!”

God knows we’ve explored the wilderness.

by Professor on May 5, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Not a bad idea.

Once we get closer to regular season time I’m hoping a tailgate thread opens up. We tailgate every game under the viaduct. 35’ RV right where tailgate heaven used to be. But who knows now , with all of the construction going on there. But not a bad way to meet other FG’s.

by HawkedUp on May 5, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Every person at the party would have their own Laptop...

…you know, so they could communicate normally. It might be awkward trying to speak to people you’ve only typed to.

by Chirp on May 5, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I might get a Nick Reed jersey if I buy my own.

It would be for the irony, but any Field Gull who saw me in it would know immediately that I was a fellow Field Gull. Wait, are we Field Gulls? Huh?

by Chirp on May 5, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Last year, Wilson. Year before Tapp.

This year will be Forsett. Next season (‘11) leaning Hawthorne. This draft class? I’m feeling Kam, we’ll see. As an adult I generally avoid the biggest, names which is a shame because E.T. is going to be a super star, looking forward. When I was younger it was all Largent and Easley.

I'm gonna go calm submissive on your ass.

by Dukeshire on May 5, 2010 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

According to Wilson, Kam has been impressive so far.
Kam actually surprised me. When you see a defensive end walking into your secondary room, you don’t expect them to have the fluid hips. He’s a special player for his size. I think that he’s going to really help our team. I can say I’m one that didn’t expect that when I saw him. But he can play. He’s going to be good.

http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2010/05/05/tomorrow-live-chat-with-db-josh-wilson/

by B.B.Finnegan on May 5, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good chance it's been tear-soaked to ruin.

Even the trace amounts of potassium are enough to wither the fibers.

inside of a dog it's too dark to read.

by shams on May 5, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

King County Landfill?

You may have to dig down 25 years but it’s still thanks to the heavy use of polyesters in the 80’s.

Good bye Big Walt.

by Generzal Zod on May 6, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Funny that you can find

Easley
Largent
Green
Warner
Tez

but no Zorn.

It's Great to be a Florida Gator!

What the french, toast?

by Wayward Llama on May 9, 2010 5:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

I've been debating this very issue for many moons now.

I’ve not yet found a Golden Tate #81 jersey. That’s likely my next one. I’ll be a bit patient, like I was last year in waiting on Curry or the year before on Carlson. I haven’t bought Curry or Carlson, yet. Carlson would have been simply because he was the best offensive player we had at the time and I passed. Curry is still on my wish-list, though I haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I need to see and begin to admire a player before I can rationalize wearing (and purchasing) a jersey of his. I’m torn between Earl Thomas and Tate at this moment. If I weren’t my own thin self, I might think Okung. Alas, they should only sell Okung jersey’s in XXXL. :)

Big Walt: thanks for the smile. Thanks for your Hall of Fame career.

by Misfit74 on May 6, 2010 1:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, I'm 6', 145 pounds.

An Okung jersey would look silly on me. Shit, ANY football jersey would look silly on me.

by djafrot on May 6, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

You can get a Premier for $60

if you’re cool with the neon green.

Thank you, Walter Jones.

by thebyron on May 8, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

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