Hanley H. BonyngeHanley H. Bonynge

I am a die-hard Seahawks fan. I grew up in Seattle and currently reside in Los Angeles, where I represent the 12th Man with pride. When not watching football, my time is consumed by reading, brewing beer, cooking, playing sports, and writing about politics.

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Why Sports Matter to a City

I know this is a football and, more specifically, a Seahawks website but bear with me. I currently find myself in a state of severe depression. Today, the NBA has essentially told Seattle to kiss its ass.…Read More

Seattle Seahawks Draft Christine Michael

The Seahawks have finally made their first pick in the 2013 draft. It just took until the final pick of the second round to get here. With that pick, Seattle took Christine (pronounced Chris-TIN) Michael,…Read More

12th Man Rising Pre-Draft Power Rankings

Draft day is here and the NFL hype machine is in full force. Personally, since Seattle ostensibly took Percy Harvin I won’t be watching the draft coverage, but that doesn’t mean the writers…Read More

High Risk, Little Reward: Playing Green Bay in Preseason

I realize I am a little late on this but I when I heard that the NFL had scheduled Seattle to play in Green Bay for the third preseason game I was not thrilled. I realize there are a few ways to look…Read More

Homosexuality and the NFL

With the Supreme Court holding hearings and likely to make a decision on gay marriage in the next few months, the issue of gay rights has come to the front of many peoples’ minds. There are now rumors…Read More

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My First Mock-Draft: Inside the Seahawks’ War Room

I just finished my first mock draft and it was an interesting experience. I’m not somebody who follows…Read More

Recipe Ideas for the 2013 Super Bowl

As somebody who is not going to be watching the Super Bowl (I’ll be skiing) and has been all but completely…Read More

Lingering Thoughts on the Seahawks’ 2012 Season

I just got back from a weekend of skiing and finally feel like I can look back at the Seahawks’ 2012…Read More

Gut Reaction: Seattle @ Atlanta

Just like that, it’s over. The Seahawks’ run for the Super Bowl snuffed out by a 49 yard field goal.…Read More

Gut Reaction: Seattle @ Washington or Why Dan Snyder Sucks

That was an excellent win. I can’t lie and said I felt good about it the whole time, though. During…Read More

Russell Wilson & Robert Griffin: A Quantitative Look

I’d first like to start off by saying that I’m not a fan of awards that aren’t based…Read More

Week 17: Final 2012 Power Poll Rankings

We have come to the end of the 2012 season. A season of which I hope includes the reemergence of a Seattle…Read More

Gut Reaction: Seattle vs. San Francisco

All I can say is that waiting was the worst part. The week before this game had my nerves all twisted…Read More

To Score or Not to Score: A Look at Inconsistent NFL Commentary

After completely leveling two teams in consecutive weeks the Seattle Seahawks and their coach, Pete…Read More

Gut Reaction: Seattle @ Buffalo

The Seahawks did it again. The made sure that they at least have a solid chance at making the playoffs.…Read More

Power Poll Rankings: Week 14

After several weeks off, the power poll rankings have returned. I’ve been keeping track of them,…Read More

Gut Reaction: Seattle vs. Arizona

Wow. I don’t even know what to say. That game became ridiculous somewhere near the middle of the second…Read More

Seahawks-49ers Flexed into Sunday Night Game

NBC just announced that the game in Seattle between the Seahawks and 49ers, a game that could very well…Read More

Gut Reaction: Seattle @ Chicago

It took about ten minutes before I was literally having flash-backs to Super Bowl XL in this game. Mike…Read More

Richard Sherman, Brandon Browner and the NFL’s Drug Policy

Any 12th Men out there who happen to also be friends with 49er fans know that it has become that much…Read More