NFL Weekly Hits

Dates, Countdowns, Moves & Movies

Hawaii swapped for Arizona, one college dominates on the courts, Draft Day premier and draftee predictions continue, all a few of this weeks quick hits.  NFL announced that the 2015 Pro Bowl is going west for a year to Glendale, but back to the islands in 2016.  One week before SB49, The Pro Bowl is slated to be in Arizona at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday January 25, 2015.  It’s the first time since 2010 that the same venue will host both.

In other sports

Hoops to start, UCONN athletes dominates in all genders The Huskies take home their 4^th NCAA Championship in 16 years one day later the women finish 40-0 and clinch their 9^th title. It’s safe to say that UCONN has dynamite Basketball Program.  Congrats to all the Huskies! All the while Kentucky head coach, John Calipari is pursued by one of the biggest notable franchises in the NBA. The diamond is up and running full force with 150 plus or minus regular seasons games remaining barely making a dent into the long hall of a season. America’s past time is here, quote-un-quote, baseball is in full swing!

To the Draft

But hold your horses!! May 8-10 is less than a month away; yes the long anticipated NFL Draft is just around the corner. What we know is who has the first 3 picks , at least at the moment,             1. Texans 2. Rams 3. Jaguars.   But who'll be the first 3 picks? Trying to predict a teams picks is almost like guessing how many jelly beans are in a bowl, you can get ball park close but in actuality it simply a ton of predictions. Mock drafts, predictions vs. needs, through in trades, phone calls, coaches vs. GM’s, the saying “Your guess is as good as mine” has a lot of validity.

J.C. Copeland, Nationals MVP at NFLPA Bowl ©desireeastorga

But as always quote un quote it's a QB driven league btw I hate that I’m a minority I like defensive low scoring battles, smash mouth football. The role of the almost forgotten full back breaks my heart. People said that Ladainian Tomlinson had lost it after averaging 1,546 yards a year with 91 TDs in the 5 years that Lorenzo Neal was leading him and after that 1,100 and 11 TDs while Drew Pinnock paving lanes, but they failed to address the loss of a fullback, sure they had a “FB” truly a halfback, not a true FB, along with the loss of the O line. There has to be a run! I did pre-warn you! With that rant out of the way, I reached out to former NFL QB and current college analyst, Kevin O'Connell and asked him my random unpopular question, FB's?

@desiree_astorga if I have the pick I'm picking @GoAztecs Chad Young....I know scouts like J.C. Copeland from LSU and Jay Prosch from Auburn
— Kevin O'Connell (@KevOC7) April 10, 2014

Craig "Buster" Davis #FBF 2007 Chargers Rd 1 pick Photo ©desireeastorga.com

You can’t predict the multiple phone calls deals & trades going on even minutes before a pick, just like you can’t pick the bust either.

#FBF Chargers first pick in the 2007 draft was Craig "Buster" Davis, who inevitably was plagued with injuries. Following him at #30 were Sydney Rice and Steve Smith.  Coaches want to get the best 53 players on their football program, period, point blank, but picking the winning choice is a multi dimensional one that is much like a chess match throw in a little fortune telling to and you might be close.

Rams GM Les Snead, “I think the way to get it right is you make the right decision for the organization, and I like to say you make the best decision long term because the short term is by definition short—it won’t last as long,” Snead said. “But because this draft is really good, it’s a good chance for us to take some shots with picks in this draft to improve the team. Not only tomorrow and opening day, but also four and five years down the road.”

Changing positions? Recently the conversation came up with 2 draft prospects, 6’6” 260 pd Logan Thomas from Virginia Tech, who had a 35 vertical jump and ran a 4.6 flat at the Combine a few teams having him out to be a TE. Also, Troy’s 6’1” 208 pd QB, Corey Robinson whom at 30-32 broke Steve Sarkasian’s NCAA record for completions last season, Robinson is being sought after as a WR. I tend to think of Tim Tebow someone I never saw fit to be a QB but had an amazing magical precedence, leadership and a TE/RB physique. I think these assets could of brought a long-term spot as a TE on a roster for him. Is this what Teams scouts are seeing? Or am I completely of base?

Draft Day coming to a theatre near you......Friday!

No, its not May 8^th yet and your not in New York, you remember all the movie PR going nuts at all week at SB48, well the long anticipated premier of Draft Day is here, Friday April 11.  Rookie screenwriter Rajiv Joseph makes his film debut, starring no other than Kevin Costner. It's actually bizarre how much football media has covered the movie,

” Costner talks new film” – ESPN.

Talking sports movies with Kevin Costner this week on Unguarded. Great stuff on what he thought the… http://t.co/omqGkXLxnt
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) April 9, 2014

Latest edition of @TheEisenPodcast now available with the star of Draft Day, Kevin Costner: http://t.co/tJsHbbdV4E
— NFL Media PR (@InsideNFLMedia) April 9, 2014

Finally an extended happy 78th birthday wish to the one and only John Madden, HOFer, legend, Super Bowl Champ and my favorite all time color analyst.
I always dreamed to work with him and Al Michaels on MNF and wipe away his wax diagram and ask what about this John, as I took his wax crayon and did my own diagram.
Thanks for running around with me for a few minutes, only fitting to leave you with this.

“Coaches have to watch for what they don't want to see and listen to what they don't want to hear.” John Madden

Desiree

Photographer, producer, host, reporter, radio & TV, One-man-army, artist, skateboarder Time out with Desiree, the silver linings -An optimistic realist with intermittent football tourettes all the while searching for the 3rd dimension. TheDesireeSHOW

 

THIS WEEK'S NFL ODDS & ENDS

Dates, Days, Numbers & Miles 

Along with a few more odds and ends this week; NFL draft order, compensatory picks, schedules, continued pro days while a media frenzy exploded on DeSean Jackson and even some humor.

MLB Opening Day, Cesar Chavez Birthday, April Fools Day, April 2nd; Jackson joins Skins and South Carolina Pro day, April 3rd, Colt McCoy signs with Skins, Final 4 NCAA April 5th, April 16th last Pro Day at Georgia, May 8th first day of the 2014 NFL draft, kick off for the 2014 NFL season, September 4 and if you’re really amping you can mark your calendar for SB49 for February 1, 2015 even book your flight to Phoenix.

First and foremost, especially in my book, 154 days till the 2014 NFL Kickoff!  I know who’s counting, right?  Yeah, that would be me........... every hour even.!!  Match-ups have already been sorted, however the actual schedules will be forthcoming in the next few weeks, we hope.

NFL hoping for mid-April release of schedule, but it still may be late April. NFL not planning to release any part of the schedule early.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 1, 2014

2014 Compensatory choices were announced March 24^th, 13 teams get 32 selections. This year the picks will be positioned within the third through the seventh rounds.  Ravens, Jets with 4 apiece, followed by:  Falcons, Cowboys, Texans, Steelers and Rams each with 3.

 On Wednesday, all 32 teams were accounted for at the Gamecocks’ Williams-Brice Stadium for South Carolina’s 6-6 266 pd, DE, Jadeveon Clowney music bumping while cementing his top 2-3 in the Draft, no broom stats, though. 
Also making a presence Gamecocks' leader, 6-1, 209 pd, 
QB Conner Shaw.

The Clowney Olympics are fantastic. I love the replays on Pro Day.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) April 2, 2014

Jackson having a history with stats of being a great player along with some showboating and a little me-me-ism. I do remember when he was headed for USC until a signing day switch with all kinds of different speculations, one being he wanted to be the star, Trojans don’t have their names on the backs of their jerseys, they have a history of having many talents at each position as well and a motto of we and what’s best for the team.
NJ.com stated,

"Rather, sources close to Jackson and within the Eagles' organization say, it originally was Jackson's off-field behavior that concerned the front office. A bad attitude, an inconsistent work ethic, missed meetings and a lack of chemistry with head coach Chip Kelly were the original reasons for his fall from grace, sources told NJ.com."

But after being released from the Eagles, all kinds of allegations, references being thrown along with gang affiliation, even somehow found its way into racism, this screamed uproar all over social media.  I tend to think the issues I mentioned prior have more warranting, but do remember, ONE,  this is a business and TWO, there is no “I” in team, (at least most of the time). 

Jason Whitlock expressed, “What the Eagles did to Jackson isn't remotely unprecedented, racist or unfair. Coaches don't like lazy, disrespectful, cancerous massive headaches.”

Have the Crips released a statement yet?
— Michelle Beadle (@MichelleDBeadle) March 28, 2014

Alas, humor with witty Michelle Beadle and comedy from

Bernard Berrian posting this image on his Insta with the 

" Mikes throwing up gangs signs with gang members.  

He must be a gang member."

Hurrah!! A new home! Jackson joins forces with the enemy NFC East and moves 129 miles southwest to the Capital and joins the Skins with a three-year deal for $24M, $16M guaranteed. He will also be clearing things up in an interview with ESPN. Colt McCoy also joins forces with Washington, but what does this mean for Kirk Cousins?

Changing Gears

Just like the horrific weather this winter, more prayers continue for all of Buffalo, as earlier this week doctors delayed Jim Kelly’s chemo-radiation program for a 1-week high fever with antibiotics, with hopes to begin 2^nd battle this coming Monday.

The NFL Insta posted this emotional image with a  "Double-tap and remind everyone to please keep Jim Kelly in your thoughts and prayers.  #prayforJK."

Mary Wilson becomes controlling owner of the Buffalo Bills

Mary Wilson said, “I have complete confidence in Russ Brandon, our President and CEO, to continue his duties of running the organization. General Manager Doug Whaley and Head Coach Doug Marrone remain empowered by Russ to run the football operation.”

Donald Trump says he will "take a look" at buying the Buffalo Bills http://t.co/CbyClXhrzA
— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) April 1, 2014

However impeding doom at least in my heart with news that Donald Trump has interest, actually heart broken with the highly possibility of the Bills being purchased in the next 2 years to anyone, I hate change and I love tradition.

Shifting into anticipated excitement

I can't wait for the @PeteCarroll presser! My predictions: "fired up" 14 times, "stoked" 7 times, "compete" 11 times, "freakin" 2 times
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) April 4, 2014

Pete Carroll agrees with contract extension with his Seattle Seahawks as he was entering his final season of his existing 5-year deal, locking him in through the 2016 season.

Pete's opening words of gratitude at the presser, “Well This is a very special day for Glenn and myself and the family and that we have demonstrated our willingness to be here and be part of this and then followed up with a tremendous commitment from the club starting with Paul and working right through the organization………”

and concluded with  "This doesn't count against the cap does it?" 

John Schneider: "It does not. Thank God." 

Thanks for a few minutes of my views and recounts of this week. I'll leave you with this.

"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall."   Vince Lombardi

Cheers!

Desiree

Photographer, producer, host, reporter, radio & TV, One-man-army, artist, skateboarder Time out with Desiree, the silver linings An optimistic realist with intermittent football tourettes all the while searching for the 3rd dimension.  TheDesireeSHOW 

HAPPY BDAY PEYTON MANNING & STEVE FISHER

Happy Birthday wishes in order today to 2 amazing men!  

March 24th has brought some dynamite guys!  Two right here!

Peyton Manning turns 38 today, 

while Aztecs HC Steve Fisher turn 69 years old and receives an early gift to the Sweet Sixteen, only the second time they have found themselves in this position.

As Fisher prepares for the Thursday match in Anaheim vs Wildcats with hopes of a sweet 8 spot, Peyton can entertain, as he does so often.
Too fun not to share,
Enjoy!
Peyton Manning United Way SNL Spoof

NFL Weekly Card Count

NFL Free Agency is like a game of go fish with some serious poker faces as players, teams and agents barter for stakes. Tournament brackets, Pro Days all over the country, the changing of the guards in locker rooms, offices and even the NFLPA, just a few of the wager goings-on this week.

Opening week of the free agency ended with a bang, after one of the best players in franchise history, Steve Smith said goodbye to Carolina, he signs a three-year,  $11.5 deal with the Ravens, where he’ll be playing catch with Flacco.  7-year-old Gavin Simone’s emotions flew high and viral on youtube as this young Panther fan was immensely affected, but he did hit the jack pot!   Smith surprised him with a hug and the first “Smith SR” no 89 Ravens jersey on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” he also promised to bring him to his football camp this spring in Charlotte.

On #GMA with gavin pic.twitter.com/OQY0ODIgJh
— Steve Smith (@89SteveSmith) March 20, 2014

Who will Cam throw to now?  Jerricho Cotchery makes deal with Panthers for $8.015M,  but first things first, Newton went in Wednesday to undergo surgery on his left ankle with an anticipated recovery time of four months, sending PMA with full and speedy recovery wishes to him.  While stakes are high I'm keeping on the recovery and well wishes note to Colts owner Jim Irsay, who checked himself into rehab Monday, his daughter Carlie Irsay-Gordon step into her father's role in his absence. Prayers and good to all the Irsay and Colts family, Commissioner Roger Goodell will have some tough decisions to make, right now however, its one day at a time.

According to a team statement, Irsay "took the first step toward regaining good health. He voluntarily checked into a highly-respected health care facility and is committed to undergoing the treatment and care necessary to help him meet his challenges head-on. Jim, the Irsay family, and the Colts organization are all deeply appreciative of the incredible outpouring of support and compassion from our fans and the Indiana community."

#FBF Jared Allen Hunting- Photo Jay Drowns/SportingNews

Although Vegas is all in with the NCAA’s March Madness with sportsbooks, hotels and casinos filled.  Hunter on and off the field, Jared Allen is holding his cards for the weekend after meeting with SB48 Champions, The Seattle Seahawks.

Jared Allen heads home. After what were termed “good discussions” with #Seahawks, they made an offer. He’ll consider, decide this weekend
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 20, 2014

Amazing veteran back, Maurice Jones-Drew also will hold after a 2 days visit in Pittsburgh he left without a contract.

John Elway feeling like he got the royal flush, one more for the active Denver Broncos as they give former Steeler WR, Emmanuel Sanders a 3-year, $15M contract, however CBA gives Chiefs the ability to file grievances vs Sanders agent for bad-faith negotiations.

RAIDER HQ; (l to r)  Insta
Antonio Smith, Tarell Brown, LaMarr Woodley & Justin Tuck

Raiders busy with the defense house, picking up former Texan, Antonio Smith, former Giant, Justin Tuck along with former Steeler, LaMar Woodley and Tarell Brown from just up the road, Niners.  This just in Oakland  aquires Houston's Matt Schaub, too.

Texas hold em or full house in Dallas, where thirty plus is the new Cowboy QB, 30-year-old Brandon Weedon signed a 2 year $2.1M guaranteed contract, hence there were three......... as he  joins 34-year-old Tony Romo and 31-year-old Kyle Orton.

Newly former Bronco, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie agrees to 5-year $39M deal with NY Giants, $14M guaranteed and warmly greeted by Antrel Rolle.

DRC DRC DRC DRC!! We need him @Giants 🙏🙏
— Antrel Rolle (@antrelrolle26) March 17, 2014

While out west, earlier this week, Chargers LB, Donald Butler went all in recruiting on The Mighty 1090’s Darren Smith show vying for Vince Wilfork.

"It's a perfect match. If Vince is listening, come to San Diego!"

The road to the NFL, odds sway up and down throughout the country pre and post pro days mostly talks of late have been on Manziel and Bridgewater.                                                                                                                                   

John Clayton on Johnny “He's not Tim Tebow he's better than that…I don't think going to be a top 10 pick.”

Usually during Pro Days, you hear "the ball didn't hit the ground." Won't hear that with Teddy Bridgewater's Pro Day at U of L. Good arm tho
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2014

His long anticipated Pro day March 27th, while Thursday in Fresno Derek Carr impressed with an outstanding workout where all 32 NFL teams were represented.

During the annual NFLPA Player Reps meetings in Orlando, Congratulations are in order to NFLPA new President Eric Winston who will be succeeding Dominique Foxworth.  Also in Florida,  Anquan Boldin was presented with the most prestigious honor the NFLPA Byron “Whizzer” White Award and is awarded $100k to the Anquan Boldin Foundation.

A whirlwind of news, trades, deals, awards have come and continue while dreams lay ahead.  Sorry I couldn't hit it all, but here's the complete  up to date #NFLFreeAgency !  Until next week!

Desiree 

Photographer, producer, host, reporter, radio & TV, One-man-army, artist, skateboarder Time out with Desiree, the silver linings An optimistic realist with intermittent football tourettes all the while searching for the 3rd dimension. 

TheDesireeSHOW

NFL Football Diversions

Football Depression hit as it always does, just seemed a lil lower this year, the high so HIGH and then the low, too low.  I know its March, but I’m still just rebounding with almost 7 months to endure.  

The Olympics packed away holiday tacky sweaters while Team USA took home 28 medals from Sochi, by the way if your  wanting one, I saw on ebay!  Spring Training, the NFL influences the MLB, self indulged Oscar #Selfies, March Madness, extra points omitted, the Combine, free agency in 4 days, 2430 MLB baseball games (not including the post) until the season starts, Salary Cap Cuts. 

Ahead however, Pro Days and the NFL Draft and with a little projection the 95th regular NFL season is tentatively scheduled to kickoff Thursday, September 4th with the SB48 Superbowl Champs, the Seattle Seahawks to host.  Although the opponents set in December for the 2014 NFL season,  actual schedules coming in April, with the NFL Draft  just behind May 8-10^th, with a glimpse of the season on the horizon but  at present the fields are empty.

I so wish I could fly away with a hoverboard back to the future like

Tony Hawk & TO did and be in the 2014 season already!

Alas, I can't wait, but that doesn't mean I can't be sated in all the prep.  While the east coast can't get enough of the winter weather the west specifically southern cal is praying for rain, just short of beating a 70 year record for the biggest draught yet awaits more double-digit highs in the next week, an el nino forecasted.   Reminds me of the NFL at times,  the business of the game has commenced,  franchise and transitions tags have come and passed, AKA Black Wednesday or Tuesday for some.

March 5th

Chicago Bears: P Adam Podlesh

Cleveland Browns: WR Davone Bess

Denver Broncos: DB Champ Bailey

Minnesota Vikings: TE John Carlson

Pittsburgh Steelers: LB Larry Foote, OT Levi Brown, CB Curtis Brown

St. Louis Rams: CB Cortland Finnegan

March 4th

Philadelphia Eagles: WR Jason Avant

San Diego Chargers: CB Derek Cox, FB Le'Ron McClain

Washington Redskins: DE Adam Carriker (failed physical), P Saverio Rocco

March 11th the 2014 season officially begins with free agency.  MLB influenced by the NFL with a few new rules, specifically Rule 7.13, outlawing home-plate collisions between runners and catchers, also managers are now allowed to challenge and video review.  Brothers directly or indirectly involved in the news, Jim Harbaugh squashes rumors of more money and the Cleveland Browns. 

"I see all these reports about how I want to be the highest-paid coach in football," Harbaugh said. "They presume I covet some kind of extension. I have never said to anybody that I want to be the highest-paid coach in football. I have never said that to anybody -- my wife, my brother, my dad. I make plenty of money."

However history and realities took assumptions, but hard not to equate.  Four years is the longest he's ever coached , while at Stanford, he's entering his  fourth season with the Niners along with hearsay that the GM and he do not always see eye to eye.  Pair that with the reality of being number 3 in salaries in the NFC West, by two Trojan alleys, Pete Carroll and Jeff Fisher, respectively.

Everybody does. MT: @sn_nfl: Tucker: Jim Harbaugh "does want more money & more power" http://t.co/NE7vFRuKg6 — Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) March 7, 2014

  

Top 101 Nfl free agent

Here’s  Pro Dates schedule of notable programs, the most awaited, Texas A&M’s Johnny Manzeil’s will hold an individual one on March 27th where

he will throw the ball.

March 7: Arizona State, Arkansas State, Northern Illinois, Ohio State, Southern Miss
March 10: San Diego, South Florida
March 11: Connecticut, Iowa State, Kansas State, Michigan State, Temple, Toledo, Tulsa, UCLA
March 12: Alabama, Boston College, Colorado, Colorado State, Marshall, Michigan, Nevada, Oklahoma, Rutgers, Southern California
March 13: Hawaii, Ohio, Oklahoma State, Oregon, UNLV, Washington State, Wyoming
March 14: BYU, Kansas, Oregon State, Texas Tech
March 17: Boise State, Florida, Houston, Louisville, Memphis, Rice, Virginia, Wake Forest
March 18: Florida State
March 19: Baylor, California, Central Florida, Lindenwood, San Jose State, Utah, Western Kentucky

March 20: Fresno State, Kent State, Missouri, Notre Dame, San Diego State, Stanford
March 21: Vanderbilt. West Virginia
March 24: Iowa, North Carolina State
March 25: North Carolina
March 26: Duke, Indiana, Syracuse,Texas
March 27: Johnny Manziel
March 28: Georgia Tech

April 1: Utah State
April 2: South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington
April 3: Miami (Fla.)
April 8: Maryland, Penn State
April 9: LSU
April 16: Georgia
April 19: Virginia Tech
 A deeper look at this years draft class and who to look for!!

#FlashbackFriday #FBF  LaDainian Tomlinson 2006 ©desireeastorga.com

And if your needing more, as I do, its a great time to integrate all that DVR list you have,

especially NFL Networks "A Football Life" Series.

 Just got to catch up on two this week, Jerry Rice and LaDainian Tomlinson's, both amazing as always!!

See you next week!

Best!

Desiree 

Photographer, producer, host, reporter, radio & TV, One-man-army, artist, skateboarder 
Time out with Desiree, the silver linings
An optimistic realist with intermittent football tourettes all the while searching for the 3rd dimension.
The DesireeSHOW

SB48: Seahawks Stun Broncos With Cardinal and Gold Oozing!

Seattle Seahawks win their first Lombardi Trophy in team history tonight in New Jersey for Super Bowl 48.  Annihilating the Denver Broncos 43-8. Three's and 12s for Seattle, Pete becomes the third head coach to win a National Championship and a Super Bowl, Malcolm the third Trojan to be named Super Bowl MVP.  Defense does win championships!  Hard not to see all the cardinal and gold confetti spraying down on the field , it actually was shaped like the trophy.

Talk about extra effort: Confetti was shaped like mini Lombardi trophies pic.twitter.com/AlWZIHJnvP
— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) February 3, 2014

Trojan love in the house, on the field, in the ceremony and all over the web.   How appropriate for Marcus Allen to present the Lombardi Trophy to Pete Carroll's Seahawks then that the USC alum LB, Malcolm Smith  becomes the fourth youngest player to be named Super Bowl MVP, behind Marcus Allen, Lynn Swann and Tom Brady, (yet again two more Trojans)

“Man, it’s incredible,” said Smith,“It’s the way our defense is set up. We just run to the ball. I’m just so happy to be here, man.”

He joins his older brother Steve Smith with his own SB ring. Smith also becomes the first defensive player to get the "I'm Going to Disney World" commercial. Malcolm finished with nine tackles, a fumble recovery and a 69 yard INT for TD.

#SB48 MVP Malcolm Smith is brother of former #USC and #Giants WR Steve Smith. Now family owns 2 SB rings.
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFL_CFB) February 3, 2014

My mind wondered as I was looking for John Robinson, Ronnie Lott, Anthony Munoz, Lynn Swann, Frank Gifford, Ricky Bell, RIP; John Mckay and Charles White all to come down on the field as well.  Its not a difficult feat as USC has more players all time in the NFL than any other program and 41 players playing currently.  Pete's electrifying personality, hard not to love him, all his true passion for the game and his team.  Who wouldn't want to play or root for Coach Carroll!  Broncos couldn't hold back the Hawks, nor could the #12s, as was reported a 4 to 1 ratio over Denver fans.   
How does this effect college coaches and NFL owners, if their wasn't a surge last year the amplitude just got a lot louder.

Carroll: "Let's hear one for the 12s." #Seahawks #SB48 pic.twitter.com/rQzq1UGP0T
— Liz Mathews 710 ESPN (@Liz_Mathews) February 3, 2014

The Seahawks locker room sang "We all got, we all need."  Followed by "Whats next?" 

You think recruiting will be directly affected for Sark? His love and props for Pete are.

@PeteCarroll what a fantastic job! A well deserved accomplishment to an amazing coach and mentor. The power of positivity can't be stopped! — Steve Sarkisian (@CoachSark) February 3, 2014

Not surprising first play from scrimmage is a safety.  Seahawks set the Super Bowl record for most playing time with the lead: 59 minutes, 48 seconds.  The game got out of hand if you were a Bronco fan but if you were reared a Trojan or an alum all you could think is FightON!  Seattle was the better team in all three phases;   the scores, stats and results directly correlating with the outcome, (Offense with 27, Defense with 9 and Special Teams with 7.  Also with 29 rushing plays for 135 yards, 1 TD and 18 receptions for 206 yards, 2 TD's).  This team is balanced and family fueled,  filled by passion, heart and big smiles just like their leader, Pete.

WR Doug Baldwin,   "Everybody made plays." 

WR Ricardo Locketten, "We wanted to show the world who the Seattle Seahawks were."

WR Golden Tate,   "I'll be a pedestrian receiver with a big fat ring on my finger."

Huge Congratulations HAWKS!! Pete! #12s #FightON!

Desiree Astorga

Photographer, producer, host, reporter, radio & TV, One-man-army, artist, skateboarder 

Time out with Desiree, the silver linings

An optimistic realist with intermittent football tourettes all the while searching for the 3rd dimension.

The DesireeSHOW