Good Morning, 12s, and happy Blue Friday!
Here's a look at what's 'out there' for today – Friday, February 19 – about your Seattle Seahawks.
Diggs Leads Meal Donation Effort In Texas
As the state of Texas continues to deal with the devastating effects of a recent winter storm, Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs, a Texas native, has been looking for ways to help out. Diggs announced that he and his girlfriend Abby are providing meals for those in need at multiple locations in the Austin, Texas community today.
Teammate Tre Flowers, another Texas native, jumped in with an offer to match the donation.
Bobby Wagner joined in, too.
Next came Eagles cornerback Darius Slay, Quandre's teammate during his time with the Lions.
In a matter of minutes, one generous donation had quadrupled in size. A nice story in a community who could certainly use one right now.
For anyone in the Austin area who is in need of a warm meal, and can safely reach either of the two locations, please consider stopping by today.
Cornerback Pierre Desir, who was on the Seahawks practice squad in 2016, also made a generous donation in Texas recently.
Interested in following Quandre's lead and finding ways to help out in Texas? Visit FeedTexas.org for a comprehensive list of food banks across the state, searchable by zip code.
Jordan Babineaux Authors New Book
Seahawks Legend Jordan Babineaux certainly hasn't kicked back and relaxed since retiring from the sport after the 2012 season. Already working as a Seahawks analyst on TV and radio, Babineaux also stays busy as an accomplished entrepreneur, working with several successful businesses in the local community. And now, he can add "published author" to his list of post-retirement achievements. Earlier this week, Babineaux released Pivot to Win: Make The Big Plays In Life, Sports & Business, a book about his transition from professional football player to these other career endeavors. Here's the overview:
Change is inevitable, but the beautiful thing is that it allows us to reinvent ourselves. Former NFL defensive back Jordan Babineaux has mastered the art of capitalizing on moments of uncertainty and upheaval to reach for the next goal.
In Pivot to Win, Jordan candidly shares the challenges of rising through the NFL to fulfill a dream he envisioned for himself when he was just a kid. As a pro footballer, "Big Play Babs" worked relentlessly while keeping an eye out for the inevitable pivot away from football as he approached retirement.
Jordan opens up about the jarring reality of leaving the NFL, starting a broadcast career, and becoming an entrepreneur, consultant, and owner of several businesses. Through his story, Jordan shows how all readers can beat the odds to create the life they want.
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More From Around The Web
Seahawks.com's John Boyle wraps up his position-by-position offseason primer with a look at the special teams group.
Jonathan Warner of NBC Sports takes a look at where the Seahawks stand now that the NFL has set the salary cap floor.
Ben Arthur of Seattle PI reviews Seattle's in-house free agents this offseason.
A look back at some of the best photos of Seahawks safety Jamal Adams from the 2020 season.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams flies by Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on a blitz.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams kneels in prayer outside of the locker room before the game.
Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) game action during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams pumps his defensive backfield teammates before the game.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams stands with an arm raised during the performance of the national anthem.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams pressures Jets quarterback Sam Darnold into a sack, giving Adams the all-time record for sacks by a defensive back in a season.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams and his defensive teammates celebrate as they hold the Rams to no touchdowns in a 20-9 victory to claim the NFC West crown.
