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Observing the 12th Man: Punishment for Owen Schmitt?

Shaun Dolence — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:36:31 +0000

Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com thinks that Owen Schmitt should receive discipline equivalent to Donte Stallworth, whose drunk … [visit site to read more]

What Should Happen to Owen Schmitt?

Shaun Dolence — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:22:22 +0000

As most of you are aware by now, Owen Schmitt was recently arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Black Diamond, Washington. His blood-alcohol content was measured at .151 and .161, twice the legal limit in … [visit site to read more]

Was Aaron Curry The Right Choice?

Shaun Dolence — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:59:29 +0000

I recently found myself defending the selection of Aaron Curry in the NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Up until now, I had thought Curry was the obvious choice at that spot, and a no-brainer for Seattle if he was … [visit site to read more]

Burleson Will Record Double-Digit Touchdowns

Shaun Dolence — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:26:48 +0000

It is officially the worst time of year for sports. I’m not too crazy about mid-summer baseball, and the NBA Finals have ended (not quite significant to me anyways since the Sonics departed … [visit site to read more]

Guest VLog: Offseason Recap

Shaun Dolence — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:56:36 +0000

I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t have a whole lot of experience with video production or anything of the sort, but I do think that VLogging is a great way to express your opinions and talk about sports.

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Observing the 12th Man: Aaron Curry, Defensive End?

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:03:42 +0000

Mike Sando of ESPN.com examines Aaron Curry’s role as a pass-rusher with the Seahawks. Sando notes that Curry told radio … [visit site to read more]

Celebrity Softball Game Recap

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:29:49 +0000

I haven’t had a lot of opportunities to blog lately, but I look forward to keeping everything a little more active and updated now that my schedule is a little more relaxed.

Anyways, I was able to attend the second annual Bobby Engram Foundation celebrity softball game last weekend at Cheney Stadium. The weather was wonderful and it was definitely worth the short trip down to Tacoma – I look forward to attending the event again in future years.

I have been co-hosting the Seattle Seahawks Weekly Blitz, a show that airs every Saturday on blogtalkradio.com/12thman; Bobby Engram joined us a few weeks ago to promote the event, and had a ton of prizes and tickets to give away. Although Engram is no longer with the Seattle Seahawks, he had an excellent run here and continues to operate his foundation out of the Pacific Northwest. The celebrity softball game was a very fun event that supported an excellent cause.

The game featured a number of current and former Seahawks, as well as local celebrities and other professional athletes. Lofa Tatupu, Nate Burleson, Marcus Trufant, Seneca Wallace, Darryl Tapp, and Deon Butler were all present at the event. Former Seahawks included Bobby Engram (of course), Leonard Weaver, and Gibran Hamden. In addition to those who’ve played with Seattle, other professionals such as Dwayne Bowe, C.J. Jones, Jim Sorgi, and Devard Darling joined in on the fun.

The event began with an autograph session outside of the stadium, and then a home run derby featuring all of the celebrity participants kicked off the action on the field. The actual game started later in the afternoon, and featured the Seahawks versus the Guests. Unfortunately for Seahawks supporters, the Guest team came away with a win after a late comeback. Everyone involved seemed to have a good time, however, and it was a charitable event supporting a good cause. For fans, it was a great chance to see professional athletes up close, exchange a quick conversation, and get a couple autographs.

The entire event was memorable, but most noteworthy was Bobby Engram’s homerun in the first inning of the contest. The video of that, as well as more photographs of the event can be found below.

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Training Camp: Open Practices

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:51:46 +0000

The Seahawks have announced that training camp practices will be open to the public from August 3 to August 20. The practices will be held at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.

To attend the … [visit site to read more]

Observing the 12th Man: Possibilities for Vick?

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:35:07 +0000

Dave Krieg’s Strike Beard hopes that the St. Louis Rams bring in the troubled quarterback. Citing an article from the visit site to read more]

Vick: Give Him A Chance, But Not Here

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:47:05 +0000

Earlier in the week, head coach Jim Mora was asked if he would welcome Michael Vick to the Seahawks. It was a logical question for the new coach, since Vick played quarterback with the Atlanta … [visit site to read more]

Bobby Engram Foundation: 2nd Annual Celebrity Softball Game

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:17:17 +0000

Bobby Engram was a great player for the Seattle Seahawks: very productive, a consummate professional, and a good presence in the locker room. He has recently moved on (to Kansas City), but his presence is … [visit site to read more]