"How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of the Tootsie Pop?" An adage as old as visual media itself. While the phrase's origin lies in a cartoon child asking an owl about a lollipop's durability, science is nothing if not extrapolation. So extrapolate we shall. On Sunday, the Seattle … Continue reading Fumbling Through Philly
If you've spent time on Seahawks twitter, first of all, I'm so sorry you poor bastard. Secondly, you've probably seen the hashtag #PuntToWin brought to the forefront by the coalition of All-Pro punter Michael Dickson and his best friend, the known trader Sean Clement. For most of us, #PuntToWin can just be a silly label, … Continue reading Pete Carroll and the Beauty of Punting
Welcome to the recurring piece that provides the answers you don't need to the questions you'd never ask. Each week, John and Mike from Tasteful Profanity will answer four and a half questions each -- four of which they/we will ask each other, and then they/we will tag-team a question from Twitter dot com. Please … Continue reading Four and a Half Men: Santa Clara Edition
The difference in the Seattle Seahawks being a playoff team and a real Super Bowl contender is dependent upon growth from both sides of the trench. Offensively, it’s not a matter of passing more. It’s not a matter of taking the challenge flag away from a hormonal coach. It’s not a matter of being more … Continue reading In the Trenches: A review of Seattle’s offensive and defensive lines
Good morning, everyone. You have surely, over the years, heard of Sports Illustrated’s The MMQB, a regular column breaking down all of the previous week’s happenings within the NFL. Since that is now obsolete, are you prepared for the MHDD? Welcome to the Mike Hive Deep Dive. In this recurring piece, Tasteful Profanity’s trio of … Continue reading MHDD: The San Francisco 49ers Stink
We were robbed of what could have been one of the most compelling receiver-cornerback duels of the decade. It’s easy to forget now, because the narrative in the week was caught up by foolish remarks from Mike Pettine, the sloppy early days to Johnny Manziel’s career and Russell Wilson’s blazing finish to that season, plus … Continue reading On Richard Sherman finally facing Josh Gordon
If versatility is a virtue, Marquise Blair must be a saint. The second-round defensive back out of Utah was thrust into a starting role in the Seahawks' secondary just three weeks ago and has since played major snaps at both strong and free safety positions, the latter beginning on Sunday against the Buccaneers. After strong … Continue reading Tasteful Filmography: The Marquise Blair Experience
