Seattle Seahawks

New additions to Seahawks could be ingredients for a championship

Kevin Kniestedt and Art Thiel — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:01:00 +0000

The Seattle Seahawks made two big moves this week, trading for high-profile wide receiver Percy Harvin and signing defensive end Cliff Avril. These moves show that the Seahawks are serious about winning a Super Bowl this upcoming season, says sports commentator Art Thiel.

Why Seahawks fans should cheer for 49ers in Super Bowl

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Seahawks fans may have nothing but contempt for their division rivals the San Francisco 49ers. But when it comes to who to cheer for in the Super Bowl, KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel explains why it’s good to root for the 49ers over the Baltimore Ravens.

Looking back at Seahawks' playoff loss, and ahead to next season

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Seahawks fans still have a lot of anguish and, for some, anger about Sunday's playoff loss to Atlanta. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel has some answers for fans, and a look ahead to next season.

Seahawks' playoff defeat leaves one fan heartbroken but hopeful

Kevin Kniestedt — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:30:00 +0000

A dramatic comeback was not enough for the Seahawks Sunday. They lost to the Falcons 30-28 in the NFC Divisional playoff game in Atlanta. Find out what one longtime Seattle sports fan has to say about it.

Why the Seahawks will beat RG3 and the Redskins

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:02:00 +0000

Two rookie quarterbacks who've shined in the regular season will go head-to-head Sunday in Washington D.C., as Russell Wilson and the Seahawks go up against Robert Griffin III and the Redskins in the first round of the NFC playoffs.

Find out why KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel thinks the Seahawks will prevail.

Rookie-led Seahawks poised for playoffs

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel and Art — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:00:00 +0000

The Seahawks will be in the national spotlight when they host the San Francisco 49ers for Sunday Night Football on NBC.

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says it's going to be an intense, high-scoring game that should live up to the hype. Not to mention that the Seahawks could seal a wildcard playoff berth with a win.

Seahawks may have strategy regarding suspensions

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:00:00 +0000

The Seahawks are still very much in the running for the playoffs. That's why KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel thinks there's some sort of strategy around their two star cornerbacks and the status of their appeals of NFL substance abuse violations.

What's behind the leak of the Seahawks' drug controversy?

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:00:00 +0000

The Seahawks claim it's not a distraction. But KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel begs to differ. Star cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner will be playing under a cloud of controversy this Sunday in Chicago, as they appeal a reported violation of the NFL's drug policy.

Seahawks fans' reaction to disputed call 'foolish'

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel has a bone to pick with some Seahawks fans. He's baffled by the action of several season ticket holders following the Seahawks' controversial victory over the Green Bay Packers Monday night, at the hands of replacement referees.

Seahawks, Packers, NFL, referees, history collide in end zone

Art Thiel — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:46:14 +0000

Special post from SportsPress Northwest

As the parabola of Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson’s final pass became apparent – in play, in the end zone – there was no doubt that the Seahawks, the Packers, a stadium of fans, and the world that cares about Monday Night Football were about to witness the worst collision between clown cars in the history of the circus.

Boom! Floppy shoes, orange hair, red noses flying across the Pioneer Square landscape. Oh, the greasepaint!

And grinning in the bottom of the mayhem was a hero named Golden.

Does it get more loopy?

Yes. Loopy went overtime, grabbed a snack and came back on the field to kick a pointless point. Ten minutes after the game was over, it was over-over: Seattle 14, Green Bay 12, but the controversy over this outcome will finish the moment the sun goes supernova.

Seahawks - a team of thugs in passive-aggressive Seattle?

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000

In a city that's known for being passive-aggressive, it might sound funny to some Seattleites to hear their football team described as simply aggressive. Some are calling the team "a bunch of thugs" after their rout of the Cowboys last Sunday at CenturyLink Field.

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel finds humor in the Seahawks' tough new reputation.

Seahawks' early success: why some fans act like 'jilted lovers'

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

When it comes to getting their hopes up early on in the season for any Seattle sports team, many fans instead put up their defenses. That may be happening to some people in the wake of the Seahawks' perfect preseason record of 4-0.

As the Hawks gear up for the start of the regular season Sunday in Arizona, some fans are keeping the team at arms' length. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel explains why.

Preview: Seahawks' perfect preseason makes some wary

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:00:00 +0000

The Seahawks are preparing for their season opener on Sunday in Arizona. They went 4-0 in the preseason - only the second perfect preseason in team history.

But not everyone is celebrating that feat. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel will explain why tomorrow morning at 5:35 and 7:35 on 88.5 KPLU. Check back here for a blog of our conversation.

Seahawks' signing of Terrell Owens 'low risk,' fills a need

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 06:04:00 +0000

The Seahawks open their preseason Saturday night with a home game against former Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and the Tennessee Titans.

This comes just days after the Hawks named their new starting quarterback - former Green Bay backup Matt Flynn - and signed controversial wide receiver Terrell Owens.