ComPETE

Now that's one helluva a title! I'm not sure if all of you saw Pete Carroll's press conference today, but one of his main themes was that his team was going to compete to the best of their abilities, and that they would not give up on games. Well, if that's true then it will be a welcome change.

For years it's seemed like the Seahawks have always been an easily defeatable team. What I mean by that is if you get the Hawks down, they'll stay down. Kind of like, "No, don't mind us, we can see that you guys have built a lead, we're not gonna try and come back, don't worry." I decded to put my theory to the test and do a little research (what?) and the results were basically what I expected. In the last two seasons the Hawks have trailed by more than one score in the 2nd half in 18 games, they have won 1; and I'll give you one good guess who it was against ..... yup, Rams. What's more, they've only come back to end the game within one score once. So, in all but 2 of those 18 games, the Hawks got behind and stayed there.

Will Pete Carroll actually make a difference in that type of statistic? Well, he's certainly got the right attitude, but I suppose we'll have to wait and see. Only one thing's for sure at this point ........

Mora sucked.

Jim Mora SUPER tough Guy

Another Jim Mora rant! Yay.

I'm getting real tired of Jim, (gonna drain his heat HHH style).

Questioning the Seahawks toughness? Probably warranted, cuz I haven't seen a lot of heart on this team either... other than MH of course. But Jim's act is getting real old.

What has he EVER done as a head coach? Falcons had one shining moment, but they ultimately sucked... and now this year is just pathetic.

I also really enjoy Jim's strategy of calling out his team the week before they play the worst teams in the league (Detroit last time, Tampa Bay this week). That way when we (hopefully) kick some ass against an (again... hopefully) inferior team, he looks like a motivational mastermind!!!! Nice try Jim. I don't buy it.

Me thinks, Jim has gotten by a little too much on his daddy's reputation. Maybe trying to get a little of that classic Jim Mora, Sr. press conference heat. So... Jim, JR... I've watched press conferences by Jim Mora, Sr. I've enjoyed press conferences from Jim Mora, Sr. You sir are no Jim Mora, Sr.

At least this time Jim called out an O-Lineman and not our kicker. Cuz calling out a kicker wouldn't be very TOUGH would it Jim.

Diagnosis?


Bad babysitting... oh sorry.

Fire Jim Mora. I dislike him.

Jim Mora

I can't find a link to Mora's press conference, but let me TRY and paraphrase. He basically said the next few weeks will be about how the Seahawks deal with adversity. They'll either start finger pointing and complaining or band together and be great men.

A quick follow up question, from I believe Art Thiel "Where is this coming from?" (and again, I'm paraphrasing). Mora replied that it wasn't coming from anywhere and he'd seen no indications that the Hawks were heading down that dark path.

There should have been another follow up question...



"Isn't that the norm then? Shouldn't we expect these players to be decent human beings who will try their best? otherwise, why even bring this to the media's attention coach Mora?"

I don't hold press conferences telling people I have no plans to shit my pants today. Why? Because no one expects me to. (or they shouldn't, anyway). Mora sounded like he was going on the offensive and maybe trying to diffuse a situation before it even got started.

I have two comments: 1) I REALLY do not like where this season is headed (see previous post about jerkface WRs) 2) I don't trust Jim Mora.

I think we're in a lot of trouble.

That being said... GO SEAHAWKS!!!