Watch Out for Kevin Smith

Brian Nemhauser View image | gettyimages.com I usually like to bring a little evidence to back up what I write. There will be none of that here. I am here to tell you that Seahawks wide receiver Kevin Smith is going to play an integral role in how this...
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The Morning After: Seahawks Kill All Humans, Thrash Vikings 38-7

Brian Nemhauser There is something special about opening presents. Not eGift cards or Microsoft points, but actual physical gifts in wrapping paper. Those fortunate enough to know that feeling of seeing a pile of gifts with your name on it, know the anticipation it breeds and the build up...
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PODCAST: Reviewing Win Over Steelers, and Previewing Game vs Vikings

Brian Nemhauser I take some time reviewing the big win against the Steelers, and what it might mean for this offense, delve into the transformation of Russell Wilson, and preview the big game against the Vikings. Download the podcast Subscribe here: Alternatively, here are instructions to subscribe manually in...
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HawkBlogger.com: Developer Help Needed

Brian Nemhauser HawkBlogger.com has been around since 2007, and has outgrown its Blogger home. As you all know, I donate all the proceeds from the site to Ben’s Fund each year, so any money I put into the site comes out of my own pocket. I have been hoping...
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Seahawks Progress Report Through 12 Games

Brian Nemhauser We are through another quarter of the season and the numbers always tell an interesting story about how the team has changed over the past four games. If you want to see how the team is doing this year three-quarters through the season compared to last year...
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Hill, Dobbs Out; Lane Probable

Mike Parker SEATTLE Out RB Marshawn Lynch (abdomen) WR Paul Richardson (hamstring) DE Demarcus Dobbs (concussion) DT Jordan Hill (toe) Questionable FB Will Tukuafu (concussion) CB Marcus Burley (ankle) Probable C Patrick Lewis (knee) FS Earl Thomas (hip) CB Jeremy Lane (knee) DE Michael Bennett (NIR) MINNESOTA OutDT Linval...
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Vikings Star Linval Joseph Out Sunday

Brian Nemhauser View image | gettyimages.com Arguably the most dominant player on the Vikings defense will miss the game this Sunday due to injury. Linval Joseph, a 6’4″ 330 lb nose tackle has been unable to practice this week with a foot injury, and has been officially ruled out...
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Worth Reading: Stoicism & Sports

Brian Nemhauser If you can manage to ignore the distracting ads and autoplaying video, this article at SI.com is worth reading, as is the book it is describing. What do Pete Carroll, Bill Belichick, John Schneider, and LL Cool J all have in common? Stoicism. Check it out....
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Hawk Blogger 2015 Power Rankings Week 13: Seahawks Rise Again

SEAHAWKS CONTINUE CLIMB, REACH #3 The rankings have liked the Seahawks pretty much all year. Those devastating fourth quarter losses are just close losses in the eyes of math. Now that the team is creating separation from their opponent, the ranking goodness is gaining steam. Seattle rises to third...
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Russell Wilson Faster Than Ever…Passing

Brian Nemhauser View image | gettyimages.com Russell Wilson entered training camp boasting about his offseason training program that shaved a few tenths of a second off his 40 yard dash time. He wanted to be faster, he said, so that defenders could not catch him from behind when he...
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After Further Review: More Vikings Insights

Brian Nemhauser Evaluating teams based solely on their statistical merits will always fall short. Numbers can offer clues about where a team has strengths or weaknesses, but those then have to be married to watching the team play to either verify or revise. This Vikings team is largely what...
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