Jedi Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 (edited) The morning dj on local sports radio this morning could not figure out why the Seahawks would call such a play. To me it's obvious, but maybe I'm missing something? It was for the fans and to get #12 fired up (not that it was necessary). How excited were you as a Hawks fan to see Wallace lined up at WR? And how loud did you yell when he caught the pass? I swear my house must have rumbled as everyone in it was cheering on that play as much as the first 3 touchdowns and first 2 interceptions (yes we cheered on the final TD and the final INT, just not as loud as the Wallace play or the other big plays). Those at the game.. did it ignite the crowd even more? Again I wouldn't know as I was too busy collecting myself for the next play to pay attention to the crowd noise. EDIT to add that we cheered on all the sacks too, But still not as loud as the Wallace play... fantastic. Edited January 23, 2006 by Jedi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Why is he so popular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk37 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I guess the Hawks are gonna have Wallace try new stuff next year like return punts and play WR a little bit. Cause he is an amazing athlete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezhed Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 what amazes me is everyone , including myself way over here in PA, knew he was getting the ball. And he still got it!!!! :doah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 He was an outstanding QB at Iowa St, was he drafted as a QB, or a slash/Randel El type player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaumont Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Why is he so popular? 1284161[/snapback] The backup QB is always the most popular player on the team ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 one thing's for sure, he made a heckuva catch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilwoman Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 one thing's for sure, he made a heckuva catch 1284172[/snapback] the guy must have eyes in back of his head... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 He was an outstanding QB at Iowa St, was he drafted as a QB, or a slash/Randel El type player? 1284167[/snapback] Drafted as a QB, but now that he's the #2 there doesn't seem to be enough confidence for him as a true QB. He's talented though so they want him in somehow. Just wasn't expecting it yet. It seemed pointless really, so it seems obvious to me that it was simply to move the crowd. Fraz, Bonehand, others.. did the crowd go nuts? I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I had just berated Holmgren for calling that play in a short-yardage situation when he caught the d@mn thing!!!!! The fact that he caught it made Holmgren look like a genius, but if the play had backfired?...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilwoman Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I had just berated Holmgren for calling that play in a short-yardage situation when he caught the d@mn thing!!!!! The fact that he caught it made Holmgren look like a genius, but if the play had backfired?...... 1284206[/snapback] Sure...it's like that with any play out of the ordinary. If they make it the coach is a genius and if they dont...what a stupid idiot play. I think it took a lot of balls to call it to begin with. I like that he opened up the play book and let it fly. Fans love that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 They have been practicing that play for awhile now. Believe yesterday was the first time he caught the ball. Had to turn down the volume on my TV after that play.... that crowd was way to loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 That's the play when I knew it was not going to be the Cat's day, as Lucas had a decent break on the ball(after recovering) and looked like he was going to bat it away-fantastic catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I guess the Hawks are gonna have Wallace try new stuff next year like return punts and play WR a little bit. Cause he is an amazing athlete. 1284162[/snapback] Like Randle El or Hines Ward. They may have run that play to set up the Steelers. Holmgren likes playing games with other coaches. A fake reverse/throw wouldn't surprise me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 (edited) He was an outstanding QB at Iowa St, was he drafted as a QB, or a slash/Randel El type player? 1284167[/snapback] I believe that he was drafted as a QB, but cannot play the position at the NFL level. He's a third-stringer at best. He's very similar in talent to Randle El, although I don't think he's quite as fast. IIRC, Randle El was drafted as a kick/punt returner and slot receiver. Edited January 24, 2006 by Bill Swerski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 The backup QB is always the most popular player on the team ... 1284169[/snapback] Especially if they can drop kick extra points ... Lets see Seneca do THAT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillsbury Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Those at the game.. did it ignite the crowd even more? Again I wouldn't know as I was too busy collecting myself for the next play to pay attention to the crowd noise. 1284128[/snapback] At first, we were like "who's that lined up out wide for the Hawks", by the time we figured it out and saw the catch we were going nutz and yelling out of our mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I remember watching him in the preseason and loved him. He scrambled from one side of the field to the other behind the line of scrimiage and was still able to get long throws off. Broke some tackles for some long runs, and had some nice pass plays. He's got skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Fraz, Bonehand, others.. did the crowd go nuts? I did. 1284199[/snapback] I didn't realize it was him until watching the highlights at a bar in Pioneer Square. The crowd was going nuts the whole time. It was LOUD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Granted, I only watched one Seahag game this year, (they lost by the way, were beaten by a much better team, Jax), but I still don't get why he is so popular? He caught a pass? big deal? The catch Hines made after champ and him tipped it up? Now that was a catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 what amazes me is everyone , including myself way over here in PA, knew he was getting the ball. And he still got it!!!! :doah: 1284164[/snapback] Because that catch was awesome. I always draft this guy in Madden as a backup so I was glad to see him make a nice grab in primetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Granted, I only watched one Seahag game this year, (they lost by the way, were beaten by a much better team, Jax), but I still don't get why he is so popular? He caught a pass? big deal? The catch Hines made after champ and him tipped it up? Now that was a catch. 1284456[/snapback] What gives the impression that he's popular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 What gives the impression that he's popular? Are you putting me on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Are you putting me on? 1284503[/snapback] I didn't watch the game, as I was in attendence, I've been out of touch with media outlets and the message board today, I have never heard anyone proclaim anything about Seneca Wallace remotely noteworthy prior to this morning where a couple of "Whoa! Mike Holmgren's innovative!" columns in the paper were written. You referred to him as "popular", and I was wondering where the impression came from, as he's a horrible NFL quarterback, though he's apparently got some wheels and some hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 You referred to him as "popular", and I was wondering where the impression came from, from this thread, and people talking about the huge cheers he got cause he caught a pass. Read through this thread again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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