When Did Sports Coverage Turn Into a Womens’ Gossip Magazine?

Published on: 6th July, 2010

First off, an apology.  Rather than concentrating specifically on the Seahawks for once, this feature is basically the rantings of a middle-aged man, who remembers the good old days when the sports media used to only report on the actual sports.   The start of NBA free agency has brought to the ...

Where Does J.P. Losman Fit Into the Seahawks Quarterback Situation?

Published on: 24th June, 2010

A lot of people assume that Matt Hasselbeck days as the starting quarterback in Seattle are numbered. Hence the decision to bring Charlie Whitehurst in to compete for the top job behind center. However, it’s the addition of J.P. Losman to the Seahawks roster that makes for an intriguing decision by ...

How Jake Locker Can Become a Seahawks Player

Published on: 6th June, 2010

The first time I had the opportunity to see Jake Locker in action, I quickly realised that the Huskies had a special player on their hands. The guy's talent and potential is so immense that even his incompletions can make your jaw drop. As such, for many football fans in the ...

The 10 Rules of Being a True Sports Fan

Published on: 1st May, 2010

What makes someone a serious sports fan? Given that the average supporter has been gradually priced out of going to the games, combined with the current economic climate, it's unfair to expect someone to have season tickets and/or go to watch their team play on a regular basis. However, there should still ...

Pete Carroll and John Schneider Finally Winning Over Seahawks Skeptics

Published on: 28th April, 2010

When Pete Carroll first arrived in Seattle, a lot of members of the media, as well as the 12th man, were slightly bemused by the move. It was felt that Seahawks management had lost their collective mind. No matter that Carroll had enjoyed almost unparalleled success at USC; that was at the ...

The Release of The NFL Schedule: No Longer a Thrill

Published on: 25th April, 2010

When I first started watching the NFL back in the mid-80s, I fell in love with the game right away. Despite living in England, American Football (as we call it) was more entertaining to watch than soccer. Back then, there wasn't much coverage. You had to wait seven days to see ...

Why Brian Billick Should Be Considered For the Buffalo Bills Job

Published on: 5th January, 2010

According to various reports, Brian Billick is the latest big name to be linked with the head coaching job in Buffalo. However, unlike Mike Shanahan and Bill Cowher, there appears to be a possibility that Billick is seriously considering the role, which is good news for any Bills fan who rates ...

What if Seahawks Fans Stop Thinking “What If?”

Published on: 1st December, 2009

Seahawks fans will be in a good mood this week for a change, something that hasn’t happened nearly enough this season. With a road win at the sixth attempt, supporters are still holding out hope of a run at a .500 record with five games to go. Combined with the last-second loss by ...

Is The Seahawks Success During This Decade a Mirage?

Published on: 25th November, 2009

Not surprisingly Seattle fans are frustrated with the Seahawks woes this season, particularly on the road, where they are currently 0-5.    Everyone has analyzed why the team has been so bad; injuries, no running game, letting Mike Holmgren leave, adapting to a new head coach, Steve Hutchinson’s "poison pill," Tim Ruskell’s decisions, ...