Seahawks Win; Cougs Win; and Huckin' Fuskies LOSE!
I have to admit, I was sweating during both games.
At the end of the first half, I saw old Mo' swinging towards the Redskins, as the Hawks offense started to sputter.Thankfully, they were able to overcome the muffed kickoff, the Skins kicker came through for us, and Hasselbeck was able to put a go ahead drive together. Then, Tru was able to nail down the lid.
I do have to say, though, the Hawks have to play better on the offensive side of the ball next week in Green Bay. If they don't, they're toast.
I was then treated to the Cougs winning their PAC-10 opener. It was a nail-biter until the final two minutes. The good guys win in the end, though. The game was actually not as close as the score, however. The Fuskies could not shoot worth a damn from the charity stripe, and could not turn the very questionable calls, always going their way, into a 'W.'
That's because they suck.
Now, for the awards.
Mack Strong "Shut Up and Get it Done" Award: Marcus Trufant. I'm not just being a Coug Homie here. His "Pick 6" put the game out of reach of a Redskins comeback. Let's face it. The defense has been winning the games for the Hawks this season. As long as the offense can find a way to average at least 10 plays per drive, and rest the defense, the Hawks must be considered contenders. They're 1-0 in the REAL season.
The Mack Strong Award is given to the player who shuts his pie hole and does a hell of a job, not letting anything stand in his way.
Discussion questions for todays sports:
What the hell was Santana Moss thinking in gift wrapping the pick and return for Trufant?
Why were the Fuskies fouling a great free-throw shooter like Kyle Weaver, instead of Aron Baynes or Caleb Forrest?
When will the Hawks realize that Morris and Weaver (Leonard, this time) are the future of the Seattle ground game?
Hey, TheRealWildcats. How 'bout them Ducks and Wildcats? :D
Just saw the score of the other wildcard game. Sorry, Steelers fans. You have to wait at least another year to remove that asterisk from SB XL. :D
Oh, in case Aron and Caleb read this, no disrespect. You guys are MONSTERS in the paint, but have the old "Hack-a-Shaq" difficulty at times.
I have lived in the Pacific Northwest for my entire life. People say that I can't dislike other areas of the country unless I have been there, to which I reply, " I've never had ebola, either, but I'm pretty sure that it would suck."
In this area, you can say "hi" to people you don't know without getting pepper sprayed, and that's a good thing.
I graduated from University of Idaho, then went to work 10 miles away at Washington State University.
I think football is the greatest game ever invented, other that that which my wife and I play at night behind closed doors and is NOYB.
I love College Basketball, but hate the NBA.
I can't stand hockey, so don't try to engage me in a discussion about it. eh, hoser?
If I want to watch NASCAR, I set up a lawn chair by the freeway. It looks the same, is a lot cheaper, and I don't have to wade through pools of tobacco spit and vomit.
In closing, I will welcome you to the Pacific Northwest, and I will help you pack up to go back home... and... GOSEAHOX.
