Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today - Friday, Nov. 6 - about your Seattle Seahawks:
Jermaine Kearse Nominated
Seahawks wideout Jermaine Kearse is one of 32 individuals - one per NFL team - nominated for the League's Salute to Service Award presented by USAA.
The award was created to acknowledge the efforts of the NFL community and its support for U.S. service members and veterans. Kearse, who grew up on Joint Base Lewis-McChord and whose father - Army Sergeant First Class David Kearse - was stationed at Fort Lewis, launched the 15 to 1: Jermaine Kearse Foundation this past summer to support and inspire youth in military families.
Below is Kearse's story as told by NFL.com. Fans can tweet their support for Kearse using the #SaluteToService hashtag through the month of November.
This past summer, Seahawks WR Jermaine Kearse launched the 15 to 1: Jermaine Kearse Foundation, with a mission to support and inspire youth in military families to work hard, persevere and believe in themselves in order to overcome adversity and find success through positive choices, experiences and opportunity. Kearse grew up on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), about 30 minutes south of Seattle. His dad, Army Sergeant First Class David Kearse, had long been stationed at Fort Lewis. "About a year ago, I started thinking about causes I wanted to show my support to, and I kind of just went to the root of everything," said Kearse. "My dad was in the military. I lived on a military base, and I grew up in a military family. I feel like that was a place where my heart was telling me I should dedicate my time and show a lot of my support to." Kearse hopes to help children in the JBLM military community, as well as children from other military bases around the Puget Sound region, find success in their life paths. 15 to 1: Jermaine Kearse Foundation is focused on raising funds to provide experiences aimed at widening the perspective and opportunities for the youth of military families in four key areas. 1. Outreach to Middle Schools and High Schools in Washington – a school assembly series expected to reach over 15,000 kids in the first year. 2. Educational Programs and Travel – funding programs and trips for military kids to participate or travel with their school and/or peer groups that provides educational relevance in the United States and abroad. 3. Outdoor and Sports activities – funding camps and outings getting military kids physically active and exploring the outdoors. 4. Internships and Job Shadowing – facilitating internships and job shadowing for military kids to explore opportunities outside of the military community. "15 to 1 represents my journey, from a military base to the National Football League," said Kearse. "It represents beating the odds and taking the road that was not necessarily the one that was right in front of me. I grew up on a military base and I know that growing up on base can feel small, and at times isolating. Although military families can be stationed all over the world, our universe was pretty small and tight. I want to give back to the community that helped me build my future." In 2007, before Jermaine's senior year of high school, his father died suddenly at age 46 of complications due to heart disease. "He would be very proud of me to be able to go out there and perform the way I try to," said Kearse. "I just try to go out there and make him proud, and I feel like I have done a good job."
Tweet Of The Day
Today's "Tweet of the Day" comes from us - @Seahawks, as we invite 12s to share stories about Seahawks fans in the military.
More From Around The Web
Team photographer Rod Mar's eyewitness account of a successfull business trip to Dallas where the Seahawks defeated the Cowboys 13-12 to even their record to 4-4 before the bye.
On Friday, the Seahawks were greeted by enthusiastic 12s as the team buses made their way to SeaTac Airport for the trip to Dallas.
Tight ends coach Pat McPherson and linebackers coach Michael Barrow are a contrast in dressing styles for the road trip.
In celebration of Halloween, kicker Steven Hauschka wore a costume onto the plane for the trip to Dallas.
The Seahawks arrived to a thunderstorm in Dallas, and made their way to the buses amid a heavy rain.
On Saturday, weather conditions improved. Russell Wilson and the team held their walk-thru at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Receivers Jermaine Kearse, Doug Baldwin and Chris Matthews chat during a break at walk thru.
Head coach Pete Carroll speaks to the team and announces game captains at the end of walk thru.
Seahawks Jermaine Kearse, Kam Chancellor, Doug Baldwin, Cary Williams, Richard Sherman and equipment staffer Chad Sensibaugh leave walk thru.
The team paid a quick visit to AT&T Stadium after walk thru, and were greeted by 100's of 12s who were on the field as part of a stadium tour.
Kicker Steven Hauschka pauses to greet fans and sign a few autographs during the team's brief visit to the stadium on Saturday.
Back at the team hotel, defensive linemen Brandon Mebane and Michael Bennett stop to have a word with Hall of Fame defensive lineman and Seahawks Ring of Honor member Cortez Kennedy.
Game day finally arrived and Earl Thomas headed to the bus flanked by K.J. Wright and Alvin Bailey.
In the final moments before the game, Michael Bennett addressed the team.
The Seahawks make their way from the locker room to the field and pass underneath a brightly-lit Texas star.
The game began and the Seahawks offense was clicking right away. Tyler Lockett looks for running room and gained 16-yards on a screen pass on the team's opening drive which resulted in a field goal.
Seattle's defense was stout, with linebacker K.J. Wright making the tackle on Dallas running back Darren McFadden.
K.J. Wright leaps over a fallen Darren McFadden after the Dallas running back lost the football on a pass reception. Seattle recovered but the play was overturned upon review.
Tight end Luke Willson heads toward the end zone after taking a pass over the middle for a 22-yard touchdown from Russell Wilson.
Luke Willson smiles after his touchdown gave the Seahawks a 10-3 lead.
The 12s were once again well-represented on the road, filling AT&T Stadium with 12 flags, Seahawks jerseys and noise.
Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette gives the "L.O.B." signs as was taken off the field on a stretcher and cart after being hit while on punt coverage. Lockette would remain in Dallas after the team flew home, and underwent surgery.
At halftime, assistant head coach Tom Cable addresses the offense.
Tom Cable and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell confer in the locker room at halftime.
Seattle's defense continued their stout play with Ahtyba Rubin stopping this run by the Cowboys Darren McFadden.
Richard Sherman was matched up with Dez Bryant and only allowed the Cowboys receiver two catches all game long. Sherman knocked away this pass near the end zone.
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman tackles Dallas' Dez Bryant for a loss after Sherman read the screen pass, took out the block of Cowboys receiver Terrance Williams and then making the play on Bryant.
Linebackers Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright combine to tackle Cowboys running back Darren McFadden.
Alvin Bailey, who started at left tackle, cools off thanks to a spray of water during a timeout in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka nails a 24-yard field goal to give Seattle a 13-12 lead late in the game.
Late afternoon light streams through the huge glass windows at the end of AT&T Stadium.
It was up to Seattle's defense to protect the slim lead at the end of the game and they were up to the task. Bruce Irvin sacks Dallas quarterback Matt Cassel.
Seattle's Cliff Irvin takes down Matt Cassel on the Cowboys' final drive.
Seattle's Demarcus Hobbs and Cassius Marsh celebrate as the defense protected the late lead.
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman knocks away Matt Cassel's final pass of the game to seal the 13-12 victory for Seattle.
In the happy Seahawks locker room after the game, Bruce Irvin is recognized for his sack but also for his birthday which was on Sunday as well.
Coordinators Kris Richard (defense) and Darrell Bevell (offense) share congratulations in the victorious Seahawks locker room after the game.
Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette was released from the hospital yesterday, three days after undergoing surgery to stabilize ligament damage in his neck following a hit he took in this past Sunday's win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin says Lockette is able to walk, move his head around, and is in "good spirits" after his operation.
Brady Henderson at 710Sports.com says Seahawks coach Pete Carroll would like to see more of rookie defensive end Frank Clark in the second half of the season.
Gregg Rosenthal at NFL.com shares his midseason QB Index, ranking Seattle's Russell Wilson at No. 8.
And a couple analysts at NFL.com are predicting the Seahawks to make a Super Bowl appearance for the third consecutive season.
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