When Richard Sherman uttered these words, he had no idea that just a few short weeks later he'd end up with one of the greatest Opening Week Interceptions (Possibly one of the greatest in general? Who knows.) ever!
Credit to Brian Floyd from SB Nation for the clip right there. What an amazing play! I was watching the Bills/Jets game earlier that day and both Darrell Revis AND Kyle Wilson made spectacular interceptions. Revis' was especially exceptional. As I watched the Revis pick I even thought to myself "is that the greatest opening day interception I've ever seen?" I thought so, until a few hours later Richard Sherman somehow managed to channel his inner Chris Carter and keep both feet in bounds while having the body control and soft hands to simultaneously haul in the grab. And you've gotta love Jason Jones, Clinton McDonald and Leroy Hill's reactions on the sidelines. Jones looks like he's ready to run through a brick wall, McDonald looks like he's ready to run right behind him but on the opposite side of the wall as to be sure to knock it down, and Leroy is kindly ushering Larry Fitzgerald away from the play so that he doesn't have to trouble the replacement referee with his two cents that'll send his brain in to overload. Absolutely love this play, and I know that you do to. Watching this over and over let's me remember why I love being a Seahawks fan so much and how amazing it's going to be to watch Richard Sherman continue to develop. He's not even at maximum potential yet, how scary is that for opposing teams who care enough to care about the Seahawks defensive weapons?
I know things seem rough right now. Believe me, I know. I've been rantin' and ravin' to anyone who will listen here in NYC about how extraordinary the 'Hawks are going to be this season. I thought for sure they'd beat Arizona. I would've put money on it. But it didn't happen. However, I still feel that this is pound for pound one of the best teams in the NFC. Numerous teams have lost their season opener and gone on to win the Super Bowl, the precedent exists. Even more teams have lost their season opener and gone on to make the playoffs. Now the 'Hawks move on to face Dallas in what looks to be a pivotal game for early NFC supremacy. I think this is where the Seahawks will rise to the occassion. They will answer the ten count and continue the fight.
Let's go back to the quote by Ringworm Sherm. What got me so excited and optimistic about this season was exactly what the confident 2nd year corner stated. The team's approach towards every single game would be the same. It would be with an attitude of "if we bring our A game it doesn't matter what the opposition brings." I saw a little self doubt this past Sunday. I saw a momentary straying from the team's identity. They've got to get back to what they were doing in the pre-season. Imposing their will on the opposition and leaving it all out there on the field. No more indecision and no more hesitation, just reaction. I even feel that if the Seahawks do win on Sunday it's equally imperative that they keep their wits about them and not ride the high of victory. With the schedule that has been handed to us, this is going to be a long, tough season. And that's a good thing. So it will be important that everyone involved literally follows one of the oldest cliches in the book. One game at a time. The players and coaches can't allow themselves to get wrapped up in the press and what everybody is saying. They must stay focused on the prize at hand. Eye on the prize boys. I know every Seahawks fan out there secretly wants it this way, having a tough schedule and all. We want to prove to the world that we are a force to be reckoned with and that this team is just that damn tough, physical, hard working, and more importantly GOOD.
I feel especially proud to know that those of you who will be in attendance on Sunday will give every ounce of what you've got in you to will this team to victory if it comes down to that. You just have to know that there are literally thousands of 12's around the country wishing and hoping that in some alternate universe we could all be there on Sunday. Work and family obligations be damned haha. So that's why you've gotta bring it on every single snap Tony Romo takes. Every special teams snap the Cowboys take has to be just as loud and raucous, no joke. Every Cowboys 3rd down has to be absolutely as crucial to you as it should be to the Sea Gals, Blitz, the coaches and especially the players down on the field. You can rest your vocal chords later, this is serious business. There is a reputation at stake, pride on the line. And most importantly, a game to be won. We all we got we all we need!
Go Hawks!
Good job NyCoug. Nice descriptive tale with a message to consider. Here's to a great game. Keep up the good work. We will see how things take off.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot DrDiags. I appreciate your support. Hopefully this time, it'll be a great game that ends up in our favor.
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