2005 Archives
Dec 31
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks at Packers - Advance
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks at Packers - Preview
Stats don't reflect value of Hasselbeck's finest season
To rest or not to rest? That is Seahawks' question
Seahawks Notebook: Some starters not in travel plans
Opponent still fuzzy in Hawks' playoff picture
Hawk Notes: 5 players won't be in Green Bay
Down to last details
No waves in Hawks locker room
Seahawks: A look back, ahead
 
Dec 30
Seahawks Report - Friday
Seahawks Place Howell on Injured Reserve
Seahawks' defense grounding run game
Hawks defense isn't kidding
Seahawks Notebook: Hawks' Williams finding a home
NFL's best back? Shaun chases Tomlinson
Five Seahawks told to stay home
Seahawks reserves to get major minutes Sunday
Hawk Notes: Packers center isn't afraid to speak mind
Herndon has his chance
Put me in, coach,
The end of the run?
 
Dec 29
It's Showtime for the Second Team
Seahawks coach's present meets his past
Hawks won't go all out to beat Pack
Seahawks Notebook: TD record up for extension
Alexander will capture at least one MVP — ours
Stevens ‘feel-good’ story of ’05
Holmgren is the toast of the town
Holmgren vague about playing time
 
Dec 28
Seahawks Report - Wednesday
Mike Holmgren's Wednesday Press Conference
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks at Packers - Preview
Will Sunday be Favre's final fling?
Locked on Sports: Hasselbeck the latest to blossom under Holmgren
Record-seeking Alexander will start Sunday
Web Special: Seahawks Q&A with Greg Bishop
Holmgren's Wednesday Press Conference: Starters will play
Hawks' Williams a Young player with an old soul
Will Favre walk away?
With nothing to play for, why not dust off a relic?
Understudy is ready
 
Dec 27
The Strong Report
Seahawks Announce Playoff Ticket Availability
PEP Talk with Tony Ventrella
Mail Bag
Preparation for Packers on ice
Hawks are still playing to win
Hawks Notes: Alexander suffers difficult loss
Nothing to gain – it’s a first for Holmgren
Get ready for Seneca Wallace show Sunday
Will Sunday's game be Favre's last hurrah?
Holmgren mulls meaningless finale
Seahawks have formula to beat Colts again
Seahawks' Alexander away from team
Power Rankings
Seahawks report: Inside slant
Seahawks report: Notes, quotes
Seahawks report: Strategy and personnel
 
Dec 26
Seahawks Report - Monday
Mike Holmgren's Monday Press Conference
Alexander's final goal has ring to it
Seahawks game at a glance
Hawks worthy of adoration
Stephens finally living up to great expectations
Staying healthy all that matters vs. Green Bay
Understudies to star in final act?
Seahawks enjoying role as top seed in NFC
 
Dec 25
Ho-ho-home field: Beating Colts assures best NFC record
Seahawks fans make merry in win
Notebook: Special forces make some early deliveries for Hawks
Colts-Seahawks key stats, injury report
Seahawks wash away 29 seasons of disappointment
Alexander dashes into record book
Colts take field with heavy hearts
Basking in success, and Hawks earned it
NFC is comin’ to town
Colts played one for Dungy
‘Outstanding’ Alexander ties TD record
Injuries to defense pile up for Seahawks
ZZ Top or Santa? Hasselbeck making like Favre
No place like home
Colts' hearts and minds turn to their missing coach
Put me in coach
Thanks for the noise
Little knowns take center stage
 
Dec 24
SEAHAWKS 28 vs COLTS 13 - FINAL
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Seahawks vs. Colts: Game Summary
Seahawks 28, Colts 13
Seahawks 28, Colts 13 - Notebook
Seahawks, fans celebrate special bond
Hawks beat Colts, lock up homefield
Seahawks by the numbers
Seahawks-Colts game in review
Offense takes it to Colts by taking what was there
Grading the Seahawks vs. the Colts
Secondary injuries add up
Seahawks too much for depleted Colts
Road to Super Bowl goes through Seattle
Victory over Colts locks up home field throughout playoffs
Alexander ties Holmes' mark of 27 TDs
Seahawks remain perfect at home
Seattle CB Trufant hurts lower back
Hawks eye NFC home-field clincher
Seahawks Diary: Corners cover a variety of receivers
NFL Inactives for Week 16 (December 24-26)
A Super Bowl preview?
Hawks Preview: Seattle needs it, Indy wants it
Colts attempt to focus on football
Deflated duel
Hawks need win to grab home field
Seahawks can’t let their guard down
Manning mantra: Prepare, prepare, prepare
Jackson might play, but Harrison won’t
Grieving Colts moving forward
Not at full horsepower
James, Alexander both running for rushing title, money
Time to name an MVP (and it's not Manning)
 
Dec 23
Matt Hasselbeck is the FedEx Air Player of the Week
Colts try to turn focus back to football
Correction: Seattle Seahawks story
Dungy tragedy hits home for Seahawks
Harrison, June, Diem not traveling to Seattle
Hawks stunned by Dungy tragedy
Compassion runs deep for Dungy
Colts coach's son dies in apparent suicide
Seahawks Notebook: Jackson misses practice, may play
NFL: On the Mudd squad, Jones a gem from get-go
Meaningless? Not this game. Not if Mack Strong has anything to say about it
Dungy's loss rocks NFL family
Pass rush needs fixing — in a hurry
Dungy's son dies at 18 of apparent suicide
Hawk Notes: Colts' Manning enjoying reaction over commercials
Hutchinson is a menace on the field
Tragedy puts a meaningless game in its place
Hawks pained by Dungy death
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Devastating loss: Dungy's son, 18, dies
Flight to Seattle will be solemn trip for team, officials
Holmgren, Seattle thrive behind strong play of QB
Scouting the Seahawks
Harrison excused from practice
 
Dec 22
Seahawks Report - Thursday
The Strong Report
Start Me Up
Alexander, James both backs to the wall
Hawks earn right to ease off
Seahawks Notebook: Strong leads five Hawks to Pro Bowl
Go 2 Guy: Beerman deserves to raise flag
Cash for carry not one-way scale
James Dungy, son of Colts coach, found dead of apparent suicide
Manning the controls
Hawk Notes: Saturday still hot ticket for Colts game
5 Seahawks make Pro Bowl
Son of Colts’ coach Tony Dungy found dead in Florida apartment
Hey, look, it’s Peyton! (Or is it?)
Path to Hawaii cleared for Strong
Strong earns ticket to Hawaii
Signal-callers
 
Dec 21
Seahawks Report - Wednesday
Five Seahawks Earn Pro Bowl Recognition
The 2005 Sea Gal of the Year
Hawks face this dilemma with Indy: Pick your poison
Locked on Sports: Hawks make defenses take lumps
Seahawks Notebook: Pressure would help DBs
NFL Notes: Ex-Hawk Robinson named to Pro Bowl
5 Hawks picked for Pro Bowl
Hawks FB Strong deserves Pro Bowl selection
Hawk Notes: Coach wants extra effort down stretch
Thoughtful approach serves Bentley well
Next for Hawks: Indianapolis Colts
Hawks back Mack for Hawaii
A passing grade?
Can't spell Detroit without D
Holmgren phones a friend
 
Dec 20
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks vs. Colts - Preview
Seahawks Report - Tuesday
Mike Holmgren's Tuesday Press Conference
Vote For Matt & Shaun For NFL Players Of The Week
PEP Talk with Tony Ventrella
Mail Bag
NFL Playoff Scenarios for Week 16
Matt Hasselbeck: Playing Under the Radar
Manning a master of body language
Tatupu puts on poker face
No rest in Seattle for Seahawks
Dungy: 'We're going to use everybody'
James and Alexander: A tale of two backs
Dungy plans to rest Colts starters down the stretch
Colts may holster Manning vs. Seattle
Seahawks' game vs. Indy Saturday looks less Super
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Injuries piling up for Colts
Coach's corner
No champagne, just nice memories
Seahawks seeking to wrap up top seed
 
Dec 19
Hawks 12-2, clinch playoff bye
Maturity is sweet music Seahawks can roll with
Alexander runs Titans ragged
Hawks' Jackson caps comeback
Seahawks Notebook: Not in a lather about Colts
Seahawks game at a glance
10th straight win earns first-round bye
These Hawks will find a way
Darrell Jackson shines in long-awaited return to lineup
Alexander running away with the spotlight
Big day for Titans "O"
Hawks still savor big matchup vs. Colts
Hawks at Titans: Highlights from the game
And now, the final push
Hawks have a long ways to go before Detroit
Hawks dig special-teams hole
Jackson scores winning TD in his return
Now do you know me?
Closer to Qwest
Colts-Seahawks game could be Super or a dud
Remember the Titans
Jackson returns to lineup, catches game-winning TD pass
Injury-depleted defense exposed
 
Dec 18
SEAHAWKS 28 vs TITANS 24 - FINAL
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2005 Regular Season: Seahawks 28, Titans 24
Mike Holmgren Tuesday Press Conference This Week
Seahawks 28, Titans 24 - Notebook
Hasselbeck rallies Seahawks past Titans
Hawks hold off feisty Titans, 28-24
Hawks' next foe, Indianapolis, finally loses
Seahawks survive against Titans
NFL PLAYOFF PICTURE: If season ended today
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks at Titans - Gameday
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks at Titans - Advance
Tatupu: Living up to a legacy
Wistrom playing under radar
Game Preview: Seahawks vs. Tennessee at Nashville
Jurevicius among stellar players with one-year deals
Our football-town roots roaring back
Hawks make naysayers admit their wrongs
Seahawks have a lot in common with recent Super Bowl winners
This week in seahawks history
Motivation often trumps talent level
Titans work through growing pains
Lewis likely won’t play Sunday
Game plan: Win, wait
Defense is re-energized
 
Dec 17
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks at Titans - Advance
Seahawks' defense makes stand
Seahawks Notebook: Lewis itching to return
Seahawks Diary: New foe on road raises reaction factors
Hawk Notes: Pacman finally getting on track
Remembering the Titans
 
Dec 16
Coverboy Alexander not afraid of SI jinx
Give Matt Hasselbeck hair!
Salary cap costs Seahawks' next opponent
Linemen give Seahawks strong defense
Mack Strong set to play in 178th game
Seahawks appear cast like '84 club
Credit a Cornhusker
Playing beyond their years
Rookie linebackers spark Seahawks' defense
 
Dec 15
A 12th Man Moment
Hawks' Tobeck equally quick with a snap or crack
Seahawks Notebook: Jackson back in mix
Hawk Notes: Holmgren says Jackson to start
In Tennessee, it's Crash of the Titans
Next for Hawks: Tennessee Titans
Seahawks welcome Jackson back to party
Seattle's Super six see Super similarities
Wistrom's ex-Husker teammate Vanden Bosch shines for Titans
Seahawks feeling super
 
Dec 14
Seahawks Report - Wednesday
Mike Holmgren's Wednesday Press Conference
PEP Talk
Remember the Titans? These aren't them
Locked on Sports: Numbers don't lie -- catches count
Jackson to start Sunday against Titans
Profile: Hard-driving Scobey thankful for good fortune
Another season on the sideline for Gilbertson
Jackson returns for Seahawks’ playoff drive
Losing elections, winning games
Handicapping the NFC: Bulls-eye on Seattle
Seahawks' Jackson set to return from knee injury
Seattle's Hunter suspended for domestic dispute case
Titans' McNair misses practice, expected to play
 
Dec 13
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks at Titans - Preview
Jordan Babineaux: Nothing Can Hold Him Back
The Strong Report
Mail Bag
Team-first defense elevates Seahawks
Seahawks Notebook: Tatupu hands off half a sack to Hill
Hawks' season finale with Green Bay moved ahead
Holmgren: Pro Bowl players make difference
Notes: Hawks staying focused
NFL Notes: Postseason picture coming into focus
Don’t let Holmgren pull a McMillan on us
How do Seahawks compare?
Seahawks prepping for long haul
Rest more important than stats
 
Dec 12
2005 Seahawks Playoff Scenarios
Seahawks Report - Monday
Mike Holmgren's Monday Press Conference
Vote For Matt Hasselbeck for NFC Player of the Week
Culture Shock
Seahawks roll to record-setting victory over 49ers
Second straight blowout twice as nice
No Jackson? No problem, as Engram, Jurevicius continue to pick up slack in passing game
Go 2 Guy: '12th man' planning to rattle Colts
Seahawks Notebook: Alexander happy to share the load
Seahawks fans get early holiday gift -- but who feels for Fluffy?
Sounder train gets Seahawks fans to the game with no muss or fuss
Hamlin returns as sideline spectator
Win No. 11 a nifty ditty for Holmgren
Defensive 'misfits' fit in just fine
Seahawks vs. 49ers: Game in Review
Making the Grade
Hawks high and mighty after beating 49ers
Notes: Another award-caliber performance for Tatupu
Seahawks delight in defensive dominance
Struggling 49ers watch game slip away
Hawks receivers a deep threat
Hawks two-minute drill
To infinity and beyond
Qwest fear factor huge to Hawks
No shutout, but it was close
49ers’ QB troubles familiar in NFC West
Hasselbeck a little tender after his big day
Not bad for a guy who missed two tackles
Grading the game
Niner and counting
Seattle now has Super expectations
Tough Hasselbeck gets up, leads Seahawks to victory
Frustrated defense
Tatupu is 'unbelievable'
 
Dec 11
SEAHAWKS 41 vs 49'ers 03 - FINAL
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2005 Regular Season: Seahawks 41, 49ers 3
Seahawks 41, 49ers 3 - Notebook
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks vs. 49ers - Game Summary
Seahawks hammer 49ers, 41-3
Seattle routs woeful San Francisco 41-3
Black and Blue: Hawks manhandle 49ers 41-3
Notes: Alexander sets another NFL record
Seahawks roll past 49ers
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks vs. 49ers - Game Advance
40 seconds to make a snap decision
Timeline: The key decisions and actions from tackle to snap
Technology helps to give QB heads-up
Minus top WR, Seahawks did just fine, thank you
Game Preview: Seattle vs. San Francisco at Qwest Field
An early look at likely awards contenders
‘Above average’ to face 49ers
Exciting times for Seahawks and their fans
Good for business
Seahawks' focus is on securing NFC's top seed
 
Dec 10
Seahawks' Sharper out for season
Seattle is swept up in Seahawks fever
Team of destiny? Hawks won't bite
Seahawks Notebook: Offense awaits Jackson
Seahawks Diary: Reaction the key faculty for CBs
Jackson a game-time decision
Hawks Notes: Sharper out for season
Jackson’s words hint at Hawks’ fragile chemistry
Jackson to return in week?
Football wins coin toss over boat show
 
Dec 9
Seahawks Report - Friday
Shaun Alexander is the 2005 Seahawks Man of the Year
Hey, Rocky!
Finish, not start, key to Big Play Babineaux
Seahawks Notebook: Short week to prepare for 49ers
NFL: Issues abound among NFC division leaders
Seattle's top receiver returns to practice
Seahawks linebacker Sharper out for the season
Hawks take aim at historical mark: 9 straight wins
Hawks Notes: Anonymity gone, not that Seattle cares
Alexander honored as Hawks’ man of the year
Sharper's season over
Despite wins, Seahawks' offense missed Jackson
Colts-Hawks: Brawl or pillow fight?
Hawks name Alexander their Man of the Year
 
Dec 8
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks vs. 49ers-Preview
Dyson out at least 4 games
The most brutal jobs in professional football
49ers' Plummer dismayed by lost season
Seahawks' Dyson out for season
Jackson's return looms for Hawks
Next up: San Franicsco at Seattle
Here’s ‘Big-play Babs’
Sprained ankle sidelines Dyson
Good news: D-Jack is back
Seahawks report: Inside slant
Seahawks report: Strategy and personnel
Seahawks report: Notes, quotes
 
Dec 7
Seahawks Report - Wednesday
Mike Holmgren's Wednesday Press Conference
The Strong Report
PEP Talk with Tony Ventrella
Mail Bag
Seahawks receiver Jackson may play Sunday
Jackson could play this Sunday against 49ers
Dyson is out for rest of regular season
Seahawks' Dyson (ankle) could be done for season
Seahawks' Jackson could return this weekend
Vote Lofa Tatupu for NFL Rookie of the Week
Hawks fueling own fortunes with good football
Locked on Sports: Hawks fans, our time has come
Seahawks no longer a national secret
Profile: Rookie Hill quietly becomes Hawks force
Notes: Seahawks on radar on national stage
Schedule favors the Seahawks
Respect? Overrated – especially when it comes to Seahawks
Taking care of business
Alexander's great, but don't slight Hasselbeck
 
Dec 6
The Seahawks Juggernaut Rumbles On
Seahawks 42, Eagles 0: Fabulous flurry
Go 2 Guy: 'MNF' crew still not sold on Hawks
Nobody could forecast this bewildering victory
Seahawks will flap 2-2 in final four
Hawks needed just one drive
Seattle defense fills in the blanks
Seahawks Notebook: Alexander blown out with Eagles
Grading the Hawks
Seahawks game at a glance
Easy Pickings: Defense lifts Seahawks to 10-2
Notes: Hill doesn't look like rookie
An emphatic changing of the guard
Struggling Eagles offense goes stone cold in defeat
Tatupu showcases his game
Seahawks two-minute drill
Eagles picked off
Tatupu punches out Eagles
Defense goes on the offensive vs. Eagles
Perfect storm
Defense forces Eagles, America to take notice
No knife, just smiles for Hawks
 
Dec 5
SEAHAWKS 42 vs EAGLES 00 - FINAL
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2005 Regular Season: Seahawks at Eagles-Game Summary
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks at Eagles - Gameday
Seahawks 42, Eagles 0 - Notebook
Seahawks 42, Eagles 0
It's no contest: Seahawks 42, Eagles 0
Seahawks lay a hurting on Eagles
Blizzard of Hawks: Seattle blanks Philadelphia 42-0
Seahawks shut out Eagles
Seahawks send Eagles into tailspin with 3 INTs for TDs
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks at Eagles - Game Advance
Seahawks, Eagles not birds of a feather
Seahawks clinch playoff berth
Colts, Seahawks clinch playoff spots
Just another game for the Seahawks
Capsule Preview: Seahawks vs. Eagles
Hawks on 2-week punishment after Holmgren's comments
Get on board Superhawks train
Fanatics reign supreme
Prime-time clash takes new shape
It’s a cinch of a clinch
Untested QB Wallace patiently watches, learns
Seahawks seek 8th straight win tonight in Philadelphia
 
Dec 4
Team can't have games reviewed for two weeks
Prime time for Seahawks' Hasselbeck
Itula Mili stays positive on the scout team
Is Alexander game to catch Dickerson?
Winning one in Philly isn’t monkey business
Everyone is watching on Monday night
 

Dec 3

Stepping it Up a Notch
Seahawks Notebook: Hawks find East a total beast
Notes: Seahawks amend their travel plans to Philly
Holmgren sees improvement, cools jets
Hasselbeck's history vs. Eagles not good
 
Dec 2
Seahawks Report - Friday
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks at Eagles - Preview
Eagles boss launched Hasselbeck's career
NFL misses the mark when it comes to replay scrutiny
Seahawks Notebook: No worry about Jones
Rookie Seattle linebackers hit the wall
For Hawks, the remake of Rocky Bernard is a knockout
Philly's rough start already has its fans on edge
Hawk Notes: Brown adjusting to his new scene
After two years, a sack
The self-absorbed NFL and other musings
What happened to the Eagles?
Thank goodness for realignment
 
Dec 1
Shaun Alexander Named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for November
TV Favorites
Head to toe, Seahawks' Alexander an MVP candidate
Seahawks Notebook: Bernard rocky no more
Hawk Notes: Holmgren's issue with NFL referees not over yet
Hawks find it's better to be lucky and good
Four years after the ‘rock bottom’
Bend but don't break has worked for Seahawks - so far
Wait may be over for Hawks' Tafoya
 
Nov 30
Seahawks Report - Wednesday
Mike Holmgren's Wednesday Press Conference
The Job of Healing
NFL office cries foul on Holmgren's statement
Locked on Sports: Hawk fans: Loud and proud
Next For Seahawks: Philadelphia Eagles
Holmgren "kind of messed up" in divulging confidential NFL note
Jackson's return to Hawks still up in the air
Alexander named NFC Offensive Player of Month
Hawks Notes: NFL denies officials' mistakes
Profile: If it's wins you're after, try ... Rodney Bailey?
Next up for Hawks: Philadelphia Eagles
Musical chairs in NFL set stage for this serenade
Streak obscures Hawks’ warts
Here's the catch ...
NFL denies apologizing to Holmgren for poor officiating
 
Nov 29
NFL denies claiming responsibility for officiating errors in Hawks game
Mail Bag
The Strong Report
PEP Talk with Tony Ventrella
Flag of fortune flying for Hawks
Nothing instant about replays
Notes: "12th man" key to latest victory
NFL admits mistakes in Hawks win over Giants
Statistics can’t define Darby’s contributions
‘12th man’ advantage
Seahawks have been lucky birds
Seahawks secondary suffers another loss
 
Nov 28
Seahawks Report - Monday
Mike Holmgren's Monday Press Conference
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks 24, Giants 21 (ot)
Seahawks 24, Giants 21 (ot) - Notebook
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks vs. Giants - Game Summary
Giants blow three field goals as Hawks find relief at 9-2
Jurevicius proves a crucial catch
Go 2 Guy: 12th man delivered in this one
Jones has tough day handling Umenyiora's relentless rush
Seattle Hall of Infamy admits Giants kicker
Seahawks Notebook: Sound waves swamp New York
Feely feels nothing but blame
Lucky Hawks turn into Giant slayers
Seahawks vs. Giants: Game in Review
Making the Grade
Missed kicks doom Giants in Seahawks win
Hawks survive Giants in unbelievable finish
Hawks Notes: Bernard's focus on sacks, not recognition
The inexplicable art of explaining an illogical win
Jurevicius just getting job done
Seahawks linemen get tested by tough Giants defense
Giants Notebook: Visitors jumpy at Qwest
Seahawks two-minute drill
No ... No ... No ... YES!
Seahawks’ 12th man pushes Giants 55 yards
Replay kills Giants’ chances
Barber first to get 100
The sequel should be a real blockbuster
Feely kicking himself after three blown attempts
Brown delivers
Kickers know about the thrill of victory, agony of defeat
Receivers catch big ones
12th man rattles Giants
Jones is human - he gives up two sacks
 
Nov 27
SEAHAWKS 24 vs GIANTS 21 - OT FINAL
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2005 Regular Season: Seahawks vs. Giants - Game Advance
Seahawks Live Press Conference Video Webcast
Different season, different Alexander
Hawks will get tested against NFC East foe
‘This game is one of those games you love’
One Giant obstacle
Opening drives could be key to Seahawks-Giants
 
Nov 26
Hawks' defense hurdles barriers
Seahawks Notebook: Giants' Pierce doubts Alexander's moves
Seahawks Diary: Holidays are always special
Hasselback, Coughlin recall Boston ties
Notes: Hasselbeck, teacher Coughlin meet again
Playoffs? Holmgren isn’t buying the hype
Locklear holding his own against some of the NFL's best
 
Nov 25
Seahawks Report - Friday
Fourth and goal for Stevens
Seahawks Notebook: Fowl prank fools Seahawks
From top down, Seahawks have raised the bar
NFL Beat: Seahawks must pressure Manning to beat Giants
Hawks learning from the mistakes of the past
Notes: Record-setting return for Feagles
One-quarter quarterback
Bernard reverts to rookie role
Send all fruit cakes to Owens in Philly
 
Nov 24
2005 Regular Season: Seahawks vs. Giants - Preview
Thanksgiving & Receiving