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Classic 77-Yard TD Run From Lynch Cannot Save Seahawks, Team In Turmoil, Russ’s Rookie Year

Classic 77-Yard TD Run From Lynch Cannot Save Seahawks, Team In Turmoil, Russ’s Rookie Year

Eight weeks into the season, the Seattle Seahawks were displaying a pattern. The up-and-down nature of the team’s play appeared to be closely linked to home field advantage. At Century Link, the Hawks were undefeated, including victories against the Green Bay Packers, a Super Bowl victor two seasons prior, and the New England Patriots, a Super Bowl loser the season prior. At home, rookie quarterback Russell Wilson had six touchdowns to zero interceptions. On the road, it was two touchdowns…

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2015 Seahawks Re-Watch, Week 8: Sherman Shines

2015 Seahawks Re-Watch, Week 8: Sherman Shines

Not often does one say that a quarterback made the most important tackle of a game, but Russell Wilson did exactly that. Offensive lineman Alvin Bailey had drawn the short stick against defensive end Greg Hardy, an immensely talented yet deeply troubled player. Bailey’s job was to use a cut block against Hardy, a technique where Bailey would obstruct Hardy by attacking Hardy’s lower torso and thighs; instead, Hardy side-stepped Bailey, using his strength to spring free. At 6’5” and 280lbs, Hardy swallowed parts of the sky as he plucked Wilson’s pass from the air. Already in the backfield, Hardy took off for what he expected was a touchdown. However, the undersized Wilson went low on Hardy, wrapping up the defender’s knees. Once again, Hardy powered through, leaving Wilson one final option. He clamped onto Hardy’s ankle, tripping him—an impressive improvisation for a player whose employment was based on avoiding tackles, not making them.

Week Eight: The Sherman Show.

Week Eight: The Sherman Show.

I don’t care if Dez Bryant was coming off an injury, Richard Sherman beat him to every attack point on every throw. He played at top speed. He played with instinct. He stayed with Dez on the right or left side. In a low scoring, ugly game where a field goal decided win or loss, Sherman ensured that the Cowboys would not beat the Seahawks by getting one in over the top.