Wow guys. Second post here. Full disclosure, I am first and foremost a Seahawks fan. Lifelong since '76. So while this "boisterous" group has been successful, there have been some leeeeean years and decades. Im no fairweather or bandwagon fan. I started liking the Pack too after we got Holmgren and Hasselbeck from you guys. Well, not due to that, but my like of those guys got me to paying attention and I like the organization, the fans, the players... They are my backup team- you know, the one you root for EXCEPT when playing your number one. I also DO NOT like the smack talking by my team- I really wish they would stop being difficult and obnoxious and ranty. Makes us look really petty and comes off thuggish and cocky. Not a ton different from Rodgers comments (cmon, you know he shouldnt have said that even if he felt that as it is not professional and he is a consummate pro, but much like MY boys, I give him a break as it is very emotional) On one hand- they are young men who definitely have used the tabloids for motivation. For example, there HAS been plenty of press on the receivers being mediocre, so when they rant and holler immaturely after a big, unlikely win I tend to give them a break. Its high emotions getting the better of them. To them it is vindication- not saying they are right in the manner of their approach, but I CAN understand the emotions. Its gotten kinda out of hand and embarrassing though- the press sh-ts on everybody after a bad game, not just the Seahawks. Patriots and Brady were done after being blown out this year. Same with the Pack. So yeah, I get it, albeit immature and dramatic. Plus, not sure any defending SB team has ever been "underestimated" or "no one thought we could do it". World Champs cant really pull off the "no respect" or "under the radar" stuff. And yes, I love Marshawn and Richard, but am FULLY aware it's only because they are on MY team. I tell my friends all the time, "I'd be scared shitless and worried if Lynch was sitting in my living room and he is on MY team ." But, as Pack fans can probably attest, I almost always can find a way to get behind someone if they are on our roster. I can hate them when they leave.
On to the game. I agree completely on most views of our offensive performance. We played terribly until we caught a couple breaks, and finally Russell hit on a few throws. I, along with every other Seahawk fan, wrote this game off in the 3rd quarter, if not earlier. I did not believe for one small millisecond that we would come back. It wasn't our day, and we were severely outplayed. Not sure why- I don't buy we weren't prepared or didn't take it seriously. Don't think it happens at this point in the season. I DO know that whether it was GB's game plan (they had a nice one) or whatever, I was especially upset by HOW we were losing. Trust me, Im a Seahawks fan, losing is no stranger- I can handle it. But OUR keys to success.... Not making stupid plays- Baldwin bringing it out off balance and not ready 7 yards deep. Turbin bobbling a simple handoff in 2nd drive (geezus, know the play and BE READY). Wilson forcing the ball and making poor decisions... THOSE were especially disturbing because that's our MO- we don't do that stuff. But GB had us reeling and we did. That's why this Hawks fan was so upset; if we lost, fine, Im happy as long as we lose playing our game. Im not here to bash the Pack or the fanbase- I like these guys a lot. But if I have to pick a reason, I'd have to put it on the offense, and specifically the coaching. Not gonna go into great detail, you guys know what I mean. The field goals vs tds. The less than 200 yds passing. the one "bad" pick that Aaron shouldn't have thrown. Lacy at 3.5 yds a carry. If you didn't know how the game unfolded, the Hawks D did a pretty good job on paper vs the #1 offense. They were definitely vanilla and conservative when we were ripe for the death blow. Even the onsides. Im pretty sure a lot of coaches would've covered assignments with each individual with that much on the line. Youd think they would anticipate the potential "excited panic" type mistake. Maybe they did, I dunno. Anyway, just wanted to share my perspective. Glad to be here, guys and gals, and go Packers (except vs Sea)!!!
