nfl.com - 1/11/2008
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Jokester Hasselbeck back in Green Bay This week, the Seahawks' record-setting quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has been preparing for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff against Favre and the Packers. Seattle's Hackett a game-time decision with ankle injury Seattle's oft-injured receiver D.J. Hackett missed all but the stretching portion of practice Thursday, the team's final one before it leaves for ...
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HOW TO ROOT IN THE PLAYOFFS: DIVISIONAL ROUND
Epic Carnival —
by wwtb?, Pacifist Viking Last week, I told you how to root for the NFL playoffs if your team isn't playing: root for the most long-suffering fanbase. We'll apply the same approach to the divisional rounds. If you miss rooting for your favorite team and want the feeling of rooting for somebody, then feel good about yourself and join with some fans who could really use a championship. Seahawks v. Packers The argument for rooting for long-suffering Seattle sports fans is easy. They've never seen their Mariners win a championship. They haven't seen their Sonics win a championship since 1979 (AND the Sonics are ...
Pull out your American flags as we pray for Favre’s blessing
The Big Lead —
As we near kickoff for Game 1 of Round 2, it’s time to take a step back, breathe and reflect on the greatness that is our Favre.
[bow your heads in silence and heed the words of the national media]
“And you know what? I don’t care whether people are Packers fans or whatever, I’ll reiterate what we said: rooting for Favre is like rooting for America.” - Chris Berman
“Brett Favre is back. This guy has captured America.” - Bill Plaschke
“The rebirth of Favre is great news for football, sports and, when you think about it, life.” - Jay Mariotti
“Brett Favre is going to be 38 October ...
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Even Packers fans gotta love Matt Hasselbeck
mvn.com 1/10/2008 — There’s this hilarious video of Hasselbeck, produced by the NFL as a possible Super Bowl ad. Hasselbeck uses his 30 seconds to tell a great story that took place during his rookie year with the Packers. It’s a must watch.
NFL Playoffs Open Thread: Seahawks @ Packers
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 1/12/2008 — Like it says above. Leave the worst of the announcing team in comments, and OMDQ will be here for Jags-Patriots after this one. Oh, and the picture is from the last time these teams met in the playoffs, when Al Harris made Matt Hasselbeck eat his "We'll take the ball and we're gonna score!" Over/under for Favre Fellating by announcers: 15.
This underrated rivalry is packed full of drama —
Bleacher Report
Mike Holmgren and Matt Hasselbeck lead the Seahawks back to Green Bay for yet another installment in what has become one of the more dramatic -- if overlooked -- rivalries in the NFL.
Here they go again.
Mike Holmgren and Matt Hasselbeck lead the Seahawks back to Green Bay for yet another installment in what has become one of the more dramatic -- if overlooked -- rivalries in the NFL.
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Seahawks' Matt Hasselbeck Still Not a Star —
FanHouse
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has been chosen to the Pro Bowl three times, and the Seahawks have won more playoff games with Hasselbeck at quarterback than they have in the rest of their franchise history. And yet Hasselbeck seems less like an NFL star than like a guy every fan respects but no fan loves. Danny O'Neil writes in today's Seattle Times :
This is not about ...
Back to Lambeau —
Seattle Seahawks
Every football fan remembers Matt Hasselbeck’s infamous words during the 2003 NFL Divisional playoff game at Lambeau. Well, four years later, Hasselbeck and the Seahawks are right back where it all began. However, this time they are hoping for a much different outcome.
Saturday’s match-up is going to showcase two very high-powered offenses. As special as these two teams are ...
Let's Make Some Picks, Shall We —
TSD Magazine
The 2nd round of the NFL playoffs are this weekend. I didn't make any picks last weekend. Was too busy thinking about a potential recruit and that game Monday night was on my mind. But now, I'm free to think of other things. And I've decided to give my picks for this weekends' match-ups*. - Seattle Seahawks @ Green Bay Packers. Hasselbeck vs. Favre. Last time in OT, Hasselbeck said they ...
Ha! A quarterback? That's rich! —
Hugging Harold Reynolds
And if he doesn't listen, pinch his helmet. Jessica Simpson Gets QB Love Advice from Elisabeth Hasselbeck Jessica Simpson's weekend getaway with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo in Mexico may have been nice, but romancing an NFL star requires some special skills – so says View co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who knows a thing or two about snagging a guy in cleats as the wife of ...
