NFL Videos: Eagles vs. Seahawks highlights

See this year's verion of the Beast mode. Lynch keeps twisting and turniong staying alive. Marshawn does not give up and it pays off. NFL Videos: Eagles vs. Seahawks highlights

Seahawks 36, Giants 25

The big news for the Seahawks is the defense. They forced 5 turnovers against the Giants. This is what won the game. The news is not the loss of Jackson or Whitehurst coming in and managing the game well. Although both QB's moved the ball against the Giants. A big improvement that is a welcome sight to Seahawk fans. The defensive secondary did give up a lot of yards. But the willingness to make a play on the ball, the defensive line pressure on Manning and the take aways combined to win the game for the Hawks. Kudos to the defensive line the often unsung heroes and the scapegoats on bad days. Great to have the D-line with some swagger out there. Go Hawks!  

Basketball and Character.

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden UCLA Basketball Coach

John Wooden may be most famous as a coach of UCLA basketball team. His reputation as the most NCAA Championships is not what was most important to him. It was as a teacher to help the young men on his team succeed. Not just on the court but in life what ever they would do.
Coach Wooden developed the Pyramid of Success for his own use and of his team. Please look at the Pyramid it is worth seeing the core principles behind his success and the success of his team. As you can see Coach Wooden was a man of character. Not happy to just have his teams succeed on the court but to form their character to guide their life. He are some more Golden quotes from a man worth listen to because of his character:

Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of the Lord, because He knows what we really are and that is all that matters.

Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.

Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.

Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

Even more quotes from John Wooden. The Wisdom of Wooden is the culmination of almost 100 years of his life. Check it out at Amazon.com. Many sport stars are not worthy of the praise we lavish on them. Coach Wooden is not only a true hero but has inspired people worthy of being heroes.

GU in!

Both the Men and Women's Bulldogs are in the NCAA March Madness tournament. The men battled back from a slow start at the beginning of the year. Many thought not this year but, the Bulldog will the conference to get the invite. GU's Women hardly had a misstep along their journey this season.

It must be the water or something. Our teams in Eastern Washington and North Idaho have had an uncanny amount of success the past few years. Great job to all those who compete, coach and cheer.

Spokane Shock: Start Season

The Spokane Shock first home game on March 19th will host the Cleveland Gladiators. Fans a awaiting their first home game to get a look at the 2011 Shock. But first the Shock go to San Jose to open against SaberCats.
Roster changes are still happening this week. Notable trade of Charles Dillon to the Chicago Rush. Dillion was released last year from the Packers training camp. If you have to be released it is better for your bragging rights that it is from the Super Bowl Champs.
Spokane has its own title to defend. The 2010 AFL Champs will continue to add to its legacy this year. The winning tradition in Spokane started in the AFL2, then to the AFL this past year.
What does this season have in store? Fans will have to wait until March 19. For those who can't wait it is only a road trip a way.

Super Bowl Predictions

Packers and Steelers Super Bowl 45 Predictions.
Two legendary NFL franchises meet to add to their status as Elite teams. These two teams this year are not in the running for the best of all times. Both the Steelers and the Packers have shown there mortal side. The opportunity to add the myth of these franchises is not going to be waste. The ownership and the fans will not allow it.
The pass defenses are evenly matched and among best. The Packers can be run on so look to the Steelers to try to take advantage of this. The game will not be blow out one side or the other. The Packers do have the advantage passing. The Steelers passing game is flying under the radar, it is better than you think. Running is a dead heat. The Packers have found a running game recently. It helps keep the opponent honest. The Steelers are smash mouth flat out tough running team. Look to them to use the run to keep the Packers defense on the field and tired in the second half.

I predict the Steelers over the Packers, 24-21.

"Beast Mode" by Marshawn Lynch

Fantastic Run! I have go to watch this over and over again. The was a team win. Everone contributed to the win over the Saints. Hightlight of the run "Get off me!!!" The Quest field erupted an a seimograph recorded seimic activity after the run. Love to have lots to cheer about. Thanks Seahawks.

Seahawks win over the Saints. On To Chicago.

The Saints were favored by 10 points leading up to this game. The Saints RB Ivory was out. They had to rely on Bush and former Seahawk Jones. The running game did contribute but, it may have lacked the power game Ivory delivers. The Seahawks have found a power game of their own. RB Lynch turned on his "Beast Mode" running over 7 defenders on his way to a touchdown.
The Hawks under Carroll have made massive transformation the last year. Over 250 player transactions to shape reshape. At the beginning of the year we did not have Lynch. The offensive line suffered though injuries all year. New leadership has emerged in WR corps.
The 7-9 Seahawks although much maligned has succeeded. The worst record ever to get into the playoffs. Do the Seahawks even belong in the playoffs. The guiding thought of being 0-0 in the playoffs. A new season a fresh start. Win or die. It follows the Miracle on Ice storyline. The other team may beat you 9 out of 10 times but on any given day you can win. You have to decide that this is the game that you are going to win. Seattle responded as a team and beat last years Superbowl Champs. Even-though the Saints may have lost a step, they are still a formidable team.
Next on to Chicago. The Seahawks actual beat "DA' Bears" this year already. I am sure that the Bear's will not rollover at home in Soldier's Field. I am a little conflicted since I grew up in Chicago. But I have not really got invested with the Bears since '85 team. I can hardly wait for this weeks game. Can the Seahawks make the next tier. Lets wait and see.

Eastern Washington Eagles win National Championship

Eastern Washington Eagles win 2011 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game. The Delaware Blue Hens jumped out to a 12-6 lead at half time. The Eag's came back to win 20-19.
Much has been made about the Eagles' being a second half team. All that matters is the end the Eagles won. The defense stopped the Blue Hens and the Eagles scored 14 unanswered points.
Everyone is an Eagle today in Spokane. Go Eag's

Congratulation Coeur d'Alene-Vikings State Football Champs!!!

Coeur d'Alene Vikings wins over Centennial 28-7 for the 5A title in the Kibbie Dome. This is Coeur d'Alene return to the State Championship since 1985. If you remember that was the John Friesz era. Maybe there are some NFL players in the rough. Lets hope so.
Troy Trojans wins 32-6 over Grace for the 1AD1 State Championship. Congratulations to Troy as well. Overall it is a great year for North Idaho football. I love to see the Vandals recruit some of the great talent that made these wins possible. Go North Idaho football.