Postmortem: Seattle v The Real Zombie Oilers

[auroraave]

And it was his character more than physical talent, that's what made him special

So true. The guys who aren't handed anything are usually the hardest workers.

Polar opposite? Cam Newton.

Oh God, I can't stand that guy. What an absolute clown. Reminds me of LeBron, the flop queen. Jamarcus Russell - another colossal failure as a player and a human. Can't help but think of Pete Gross's voice calling those old Seahawk games "....and it's Dave Krieg to Largent for the touchdown!"

[D-train]

JSN now on pace to be the first receiver in history to crack the 2000 yard milestone. Might have to change his middle name to Roger Banister.

Cal Raleigh just had the fourth legitimate 60-homer season in MLB history, was MVP runner-up, and yet he's probably going to have the second-best season by a Seattle pro athlete in 2025.

Seattle media will give the 'athlete of the year' award to some dunce on the Storm averaging 11 points and 6 rebounds because she's 'so brave'.

Looking back on Largent's records, they seem more impressive when you realize they had fewer games and far less pass heavy offenses back then. You had Marino and Air Coryell and then you had the rest of the league. No one was throwing for 4,000 yards, now that's an average season. Largent pulling off those 1000 yards seasons is even more impressive in hindsight, and those defensive players got away with so much more. Of course largent went to the HOF for his receiving skills, but we all know his best play was taking out Harden. One more reason to hate the Donkeys. Today, those hits would result in fines, suspensions, social cancellation and prison time. #charminleague

Totally agree on the era but it was only 4 less games. 200 instead of 204.

[D-train]

And it was his character more than physical talent, that's what made him special

So true. The guys who aren't handed anything are usually the hardest workers.

Polar opposite? Cam Newton.

Oh God, I can't stand that guy. What an absolute clown. Reminds me of LeBron, the flop queen. Jamarcus Russell - another colossal failure as a player and a human. Can't help but think of Pete Gross's voice calling those old Seahawk games "....and it's Dave Krieg to Largent for the touchdown!"

Great fashion sense though!!!

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[Sibelius Hindemith]

He may end up being the first NFL star to have to file for bankruptcy due to clothing expenses.

[trharder]

And it was his character more than physical talent, that's what made him special

So true. The guys who aren't handed anything are usually the hardest workers.
Polar opposite? Cam Newton.

Oh God, I can't stand that guy. What an absolute clown. Reminds me of LeBron, the flop queen. Jamarcus Russell - another colossal failure as a player and a human. Can't help but think of Pete Gross's voice calling those old Seahawk games "....and it's Dave Krieg to Largent for the touchdown!"

Newton was a great villain during his hay day. I loved rooting against him. The Seahawks seemed to play him well,
which I enjoyed immensely. I miss player Cam Newton.

[Michael K.]

My Cam hatred started during the Super Bowl run. He pranced around after every positive play like a WWE superstar, then basically told America they were racist if that bothered him. We couldn’t handle his enjoyment for the game. Then he acted like a petulant child after losing the Super Bowl. So, was he enjoying the game? It was absolute garbage. I never liked him, but have hated him ever since. Always about race with these guys.

[Sibelius Hindemith]

It was never about fun with him, it was about "look at meee, i'm awesome!".

[douche]

He may end up being the first NFL star to have to file for bankruptcy due to clothing expenses.

Speaking of bankruptcy... JaMarcus Russell held out during training camp, then signed a six year contract worth up to $68 mil with $31.5 guaranteed. Apparently he earned about $39 million in the NFL, ended up a complete bust, and he doesn't have much of that money left. Amazing.

[Bil522]

He may end up being the first NFL star to have to file for bankruptcy due to clothing expenses.

Speaking of bankruptcy... JaMarcus Russell held out during training camp, then signed a six year contract worth up to $68 mil with $31.5 guaranteed. Apparently he earned about $39 million in the NFL, ended up a complete bust, and he doesn't have much of that money left. Amazing.

Over the years, I have read different articles about the amounts that players make and how their money goes up in smoke. Of his $39mill earned, I bet the reality was he got about $10 mill after paying taxes, agents, staff, and family. There is a lot of bad people out there that bleed the players dry.

[auroraave]

Hmmmm, let's check in on what Jamarcus is up to these days....

JaMarcus Russell's current life is defined by efforts to move on from his NFL career, though his post-football path has been marked by recent legal and professional setbacks. He was fired as a volunteer assistant coach at his high school alma mater in June 2024 after being accused of depositing and cashing a $74,000 school donation check, leading to a lawsuit and a countersuit. He is also reportedly focused on personal development, including his health and recovery from substance abuse.
Recent legal and professional issues
High school coaching termination: Russell was removed as a volunteer assistant coach at Williamson High School in Mobile, Alabama, after the allegations surfaced in June 2024.
Lawsuit: A lawsuit was filed against him for allegedly taking a $74,000 donation intended for the school and cashing it. He reportedly deposited the check and withdrew $55,000.
Countersuit: Russell filed a countersuit against the donor who stopped payment on the check. The case was set to go to trial in October 2024.
Banned from campus: Following the incident, school officials stated that Russell is not permitted to be on school property or around the football program.

You stay classy, San Diego...