The Seattle SeaTusks & DenNUG Broncos!

[My Alter Ego]

Tusk, Cherelann, and NUG, I thought of all of you yesterday as the Niners/Hawks game was going down.

Back in the Bill Walsh/Joe Montana days, my bf du jour (it was actually longer than a day) was from the Bay Area, and I became quite a Niner fan. (Truth be told, I wasn't even aware that Seattle had a football team -- I'm not really sports fan.) But that was many years ago.

FF to now and I've been so impressed with the way Russel Wilson has approached his opportunity and the way that he conducts himself. He's had some rough times this year and yesterday was no exception, but whether through force of will or "miracle" (and I'm not one to buy into that), or taking advantage of an opportunity, the Hawks pulled through yesterday, and I'm so happy for and proud of them and their fans -- Sherman's chat with EA and the Hawks fans' reaction to a Niner injury, notwithstanding.

And, NUG, I couldn't be happier that the Hawks are playing the Broncos! Although, does that make us enemies now?

Since I've already confessed my sports ignorance, when was the last time that both teams playing the Super Bowl were from west of the Mississippi?

[Himm2]

Since I've already confessed my sports ignorance, when was the last time that both teams playing the Super Bowl were from west of the Mississippi?

only twice and those weren't played East of the Mississippi
1995 - San Fran 49 San Diego 26
1990 - San Fran 55 Denver 10

[NUG]

And, NUG, I couldn't be happier that the Hawks are playing the Broncos! Although, does that make us enemies now?

No, I'm one of those horrid things called, Fair Weather Fans - DH and I rarely watch football (or baseball or hockey...). I could never be enemies with someone over a sport!! It is fun to have the home team in the super bowl though!

[My Alter Ego]

Since I've already confessed my sports ignorance, when was the last time that both teams playing the Super Bowl were from west of the Mississippi?

only twice and those weren't played East of the Mississippi
1995 - San Fran 49 San Diego 26
1990 - San Fran 55 Denver 10

Himm, thank you for your kind response to my professed ignorance. I don't know whether you looked it up, or that you just might retain that sort of information in your head, but thank you for answering.

So, in a tradition entering its 48th year, this is only the 3rd time that both teams are from west of the Mississippi. I'm not quite sure why I find this significant -- and maybe it isn't -- but I do.

Frankly, I'm happy for both NUG (Denver Broncos) and our Washington contingency (Tusk, Cherelann, and me -- or should that be MAE?) that our respective teams will play the Super Bowl! And may the better team win!

I also want to give a shout out to those who chose Ann Wilson to sing the National Anthem and Macklemore for the half time performance. Very, very smart approach!

[Tusk]

In answering questions about what he's doing in Ethiopia (searching for music), I tweeted Casey this,

Tusk ‏@HaleysTusk 8h
@CaseyBassy @Adam_Lim23
My Nephew is Ethiopian, Here he is w/ the Seahawk's Logo
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbEaLR1IYAA9xNp.jpg …
Retweeted by Casey Abrams

He's only 6 years old, in the top 5% in weight and height for his age.... a couple of months ago, I taught him how to throw a football straight and in a spiral (his coordination is not the best atm). He squeeled with delight each time the football spiraled and went directly to me

#ProudUncle
#FutureSeahawk

[My Alter Ego]

And, NUG, I couldn't be happier that the Hawks are playing the Broncos! Although, does that make us enemies now?

No, I'm one of those horrid things called, Fair Weather Fans - DH and I rarely watch football (or baseball or hockey...). I could never be enemies with someone over a sport!! It is fun to have the home team in the super bowl though!

NUG, I'm not sure I can even be called a "fair weather fan." I pay attention to this stuff, but I'm rarely invested.

But I am happy for the SeaHawks team and their fans. Both have done a lot to make this trip happen, and I wish them the best. I'm sure the same can be said in/of Denver.

You're right -- it is fun to have the home team in the Super Bowl!

So we'll keep it fun and friendly, right?

[Himm2]

Sorry Tusk, Cherelann & MAE...but GO BRONCOS!!!
My son & his Fiance' will be moving to the Denver Area as soon as she gets her degree from SIUe in May (not MAE) and my sister & her Beau live in the Colorado Rockies so GO BRONCOS!

I will be creating a Super Bowl Squares HF Pool that I'll include all the active members I can think of at no charge to participants with virtual pretend Haley prizes and maybe a real Haley prize for the winner of the most score changes. This should give you an added interest in watching the game.
Every active Haleyfan member that posts on this thread - even if it's just an: "I'M IN" or "GO BRONCOS" or "GO SEAHAWKS" comment will get an extra square to increase your chances of winning.

[Tusk]

Tusk ‏@HaleysTusk 13h
@haleyscoop Thnx!
I hope the NFL doesn't fix it so there's a #PeytonDeservesIt game,
the way they #BettisDeservesIt the Seahawks in '05

It was so obvious in '05 that the NFL wanted BADLY to send Jerome Bettis off to retirement w/ a Superbowl, so the flags were no surprise.... I would not be surprised by Shenanigans to give the NFL what it wants this year, it's all time quarterback to get his second Superbowl, so he doesn't have to feel inferior to his little brother

The Seahawks have been underestimated/marginalized the last two years, have made the playoffs the last two years and are one of only two teams still playing...

Bring it on

[cherelann]

GO SEAHAWKS!! Like MAE, I am not much of a sports fan but in this case I must make an exception and show solidarity for the part of the country that I was born in...

[midnightblues]

It would have bin a good shoot out to see Manning and Brady but fate said different. Sorry Brady Go broncos 49 niners bad luck but you were in the superbowl last year. I give the the Broncos the edge.