Originally posted by CitrusHawk:
Ok, well not sure why you needed all the swear words, but I agree some perceptions are true. Ok, so one at a time:
1. Steroids were not in any news story I've read. Adderall yes, ganja yes. Current list of PED bans by team total.
Seattle Seahawks-5
Denver Broncos-4
New York Giants-4
New England Patriots-3
Washington Redskins-3
Cincinnati Bengals-3
Houston Texans-3
St. Louis Rams-3
2. Penalties: Yes, the Seahawks are the BEST in this category too. It's their style of Defense that incurs more infractions while infuriating opponents. But it works.
3. The face of the Seahawks franchise lately is indeed Sherman... for now. He is the best, but their "face of franchise" is currently based on his emotional/ridiculous game-ending rant. I feel that is was the media that has encouraged and promoted for $$ sake. I guess somebody has to be the bad guy.
4. Seahawks ticket limit: -news story- "Broncos, Seahawks set geographic limits for conference championship ticket sales." Well if you read about this, then you understand. But I'm sure most only hear whatever limited info helps perpetuate their own bias.
5. Fans thowing stuff at injured guys: I did see popcorn. I read that it was one fan (classless in my opinion). Actually, the Seahawks' fanbase is especially appalled, hence our show of support and funds raised for his cause. Regardless, the "one bad apple" saying applies here, unfortunately.
Finally, to address your last sentiment: They are an NFC Championship franchise, it's a fact... and No, you cannot fornicate with them.
the league cant release what substance got the positive test. you're basically left to trusting the player who already was proven a cheater. take their word with a grain of salt.
as far as sherman goes, this is not a 1 off with the post game rant. "i'm better at life than you"....."half the league is on adderall".....beating a drug test off of a technicality......we understand why you guys cheers for him, you're the has beens that never were and he has brought you exposure. lets not act like like 1 post game rant for 30 seconds is why he is viewed as the face of your franchise. he is viewed as that because your qb takes 300 words to basically say nothing and this guy takes 5 words to insult everyone.