Superbowl 2015

[Steve]

Bevel... I've been complaining about him all season long and that was the final straw!

But, it's a young team, and we've got most of the key players coming back for at least a few more years. Plus, what a great story in that kid, Matthews. He was working at Foot Locker or something when the Seahawks called him for a tryout. Picked up in early December and he had one heck of a game. We could really use a tall WR with good hands.

Anyway, I'm bummed, but it was a good year and we were right there... hopefully these last two years are just an indication of good things to come!

 

[sfs982000]

I hope Brady thanked the Seahawks for the belated Xmas gift cause they flat out gave that game away.

 

[PhotonGuy]

I was rooting for the Seahawks but they made the mistake, as many people that I've spoken to have said, that at the final play they attempted a pass instead of plowing through as they should've. Im not a big fan of the Patriots but Im not going to let the fact that they won bother me. Congratulations Patriots. Their winning doesn't affect my life whatsoever.

 

[Buka]

I hope Brady thanked the Seahawks for the belated Xmas gift cause they flat out gave that game away.

That's kind of like saying you should thank a guy you just knocked out because he dropped his guard for a split second.

I've dealt with every loss and always appreciated the opponent. You might want to do that, too. Just saying.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Being open minded, throwing a pass on 2nd & goal could have caught the defense completely by surprise. And had it worked, we'd all be screaming about the genius of choosing to pass.

 

[Buka]

The best thing about all of this? - only 32 weeks until kickoff. Yeah, baby!

 

[Transk53]

The best thing about all of this? - only 32 weeks until kickoff. Yeah, baby!

Yeah, I would very much like to see a game at Wembley Stadium. Better start saving

 

[Buka]

I just watched Russell Wilson being interviewed about the game.

That man is a serious class act. I hope young kids look to him as a role model.
When he gets a good coach I don't think anyone will be able stop him.

 

[Tames D]

I just watched Russell Wilson being interviewed about the game.

That man is a serious class act. I hope young kids look to him as a role model.
When he gets a good coach I don't think anyone will be able stop him.

I agree Russ is a class act. I don't agree Pete Carrol is a bad coach.

I just watched Russell Wilson being interviewed about the game.

That man is a serious class act. I hope young kids look to him as a role model.
When he gets a good coach I don't think anyone will be able stop him.

I agree Russ is a class act. I don't agree that Pete Carroll is a bad coach

 

[Buka]

I probably should have said "the right coach". I don't think Pete is a bad coach, he certainly knows football. And I'm not talking about the call at the goal line. But Pete is a players coach, a real rah, rah guy. The problem with a player coach is when you have great talent, but too many strong personalities and aggressive attitudes on one team. The team starts to morph, they're no longer a disciplined team. That's what killed them. Much to my great joy, obviously.

Hell, I hope Pete stays there.....like forever.

 

[Steve]

I probably should have said "the right coach". I don't think Pete is a bad coach, he certainly knows football. And I'm not talking about the call at the goal line. But Pete is a players coach, a real rah, rah guy. The problem with a player coach is when you have great talent, but too many strong personalities and aggressive attitudes on one team. The team starts to morph, they're no longer a disciplined team. That's what killed them. Much to my great joy, obviously.

Hell, I hope Pete stays there.....like forever.

Whoa. Totally disagree. If it can be said that Belicheck is intolerant of players who fumble (which doesn't pan out statistically, for what that's worth), Pete Carroll is intolerant of selfish players. If you are not a team player, regardless of your talent or athleticism (ie, Percy Harvin), you are gone. Pete teaches a system, and his personality is a part of that, just as with any other coach. Strong personalities are a big part of the Pete's philosophy. He says often that his goal is create the best possible version of each player, so that they can be the best they can be. And if they're not allowed to be themselves, then they can't be the best version of themselves.

But what I'm really interested in is the implication here that Pete isn't succeeding, which just doesn't make sense. the seahawks have not lost all that often over the last few years, but even if you go back to their 7 - 9 season, where they lost to the Falcons in the playoffs, they have only lost one game by over 7 points, and that IIRC was by 9 points. They have had the lead in every game at least one time back to Wilson's college days. Point is, win or lose, they are competitive in every game. They never get blown out. I can't remember RW's comeback stats off the top of my head, but he has a huge number of wins that came in the 4th qtr. The Seahawks have a great record against elite QBs and elite teams, and there's no indication that they can't sustain the core of the team into the 2017 or 2018 season.

Add to pete's terrific coaching that he develops not just the players but the coaches, and enjoys the full support of a quality front office, and I just don't get the idea that Pete is mishandling this team in any way.

 

[Buka]

Whoa. Totally disagree. If it can be said that Belicheck is intolerant of players who fumble (which doesn't pan out statistically, for what that's worth), Pete Carroll is intolerant of selfish players. If you are not a team player, regardless of your talent or athleticism (ie, Percy Harvin), you are gone. Pete teaches a system, and his personality is a part of that, just as with any other coach. Strong personalities are a big part of the Pete's philosophy. He says often that his goal is create the best possible version of each player, so that they can be the best they can be. And if they're not allowed to be themselves, then they can't be the best version of themselves.

But what I'm really interested in is the implication here that Pete isn't succeeding, which just doesn't make sense. the seahawks have not lost all that often over the last few years, but even if you go back to their 7 - 9 season, where they lost to the Falcons in the playoffs, they have only lost one game by over 7 points, and that IIRC was by 9 points. They have had the lead in every game at least one time back to Wilson's college days. Point is, win or lose, they are competitive in every game. They never get blown out. I can't remember RW's comeback stats off the top of my head, but he has a huge number of wins that came in the 4th qtr. The Seahawks have a great record against elite QBs and elite teams, and there's no indication that they can't sustain the core of the team into the 2017 or 2018 season.

Add to pete's terrific coaching that he develops not just the players but the coaches, and enjoys the full support of a quality front office, and I just don't get the idea that Pete is mishandling this team in any way.

Spoken like a true fan.

I think there's a good chance we're going to see a rematch in next years Super Bowl.
I can't fricken' wait!

 

[Brian King]

Really enjoyed coaches book "Win Forever". I think he is a heck of a good coach and love his contributions to our area in more than merely football. I have heard he is a good guy but have not met him myself. Hope he stays forever.

heard the game was good but missed it - at the beach with my wife and dog. Had the whole beach to ourselves!!!

Nice discussion above. Thanks Steve, Buka and others

Regards
Brian King

 

[Buka]

Really enjoyed coaches book "Win Forever". I think he is a heck of a good coach and love his contributions to our area in more than merely football. I have heard he is a good guy but have not met him myself. Hope he stays forever.

heard the game was good but missed it - at the beach with my wife and dog. Had the whole beach to ourselves!!!

Nice discussion above. Thanks Steve, Buka and others

Regards
Brian King

"At the beach with my wife and dog."

It just doesn't get any better than that. The heck with football, the heck with Martial Arts, THAT, to me, is just....well, everything, really.

Heck, I'm getting all verklempt. Thanks, Brian.

 

[Buka]

 

[Blindside]

The injury list for the entire LOB is ridiculous,
Thomas - torn labrum - need surgery
Chancellor - torn MCL - needs surgery
Sherman - torn ligaments in elbow - needs UCL surgery
Lane - broken arm - needs surgery

I hope they come back strong.

 

[Buka]

The first picture of the New England Patriots Super Bowl Championship ring.

 

[Transk53]

Just out of int interest, why is the NFL season so short, at least when looking at European sports. Just because the game is so physical? The vastness of the your country?

 

[smiller2144]

What is superbowl

 

[Buka]

Just out of int interest, why is the NFL season so short, at least when looking at European sports. Just because the game is so physical? The vastness of the your country?

Training camp begins in July. The "pre-season' games start in early August (they are 4 practice games that do not count)
Regular season games start in early September and last sixteen weeks, with one week off for each team sometime during that span, which runs to late December. Then there's three weeks of Playoff games to determine who makes it to the big dance. (early Feb)
The NFL Players Union won't let the season get any longer, much to the owners chagrin.

The physicality of the game has a lot to do with it, yes. It's a nasty game with many injuries.

What is superbowl

American Football championship game.