Originally posted by Shawnsim:
Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
Debunked how ?
Guinness just shows up with a meter and records the data...just like any other record..they don't check for anything unless it's right in their eye sight
Actually Guinness just got into the conversation this year. One reason is that this has been a staple of Seattle fans for decades. They retired the 12 number in honor of the fans for a very good reason. Because of this very simple act of acknowledgment of us, we reciprocate with devotion.
I used the term "civic pride" Then I found this. Straight from Hasselbecks mouth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-daAM954xf0 He agrees.
Here is a video from the 84 season.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8vqr2bsOE4
Now, I am not trying to say that we have a rich history or, ever even done anything in football history. What I am trying to say is this. One act of acknowledgement towards the fan base 3+ decades ago, birthed the monster you see today. We love our team and, the 12th man thing makes us think that they reciprocate.
One last video about crowd noise. Just listen. Spontaneous and obviously not piped. Headphone wearers beware.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVuQ5aw0HAQ
Could be piped or not...but it's the stadium that holds in the sound....I'm willing to bet if we put a normal 9er crowd in that stadium for a game and we will probably set a record that couldn't be broken.