Good morning, 12s.
Here's a look at what's 'out there' for today – Thursday, March 7 – about your Seattle Seahawks:
Griffin Brothers: Lakewood HS Alumni
When it comes to reflecting back on the good ol' high school days, I think there are two groups of folks (you can tell what my stance is based on the use of 'good ol''). There is the group that looks back and says, "Man, I miss high school. Those days were so much fun." On the other side of the spectrum, there's the group that thinks back and says, "Wow, those were four years of my life I would never want to relive." For Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin, they must both have very fond memories of their time at Lakewood High School after dropping in for a surprise visit on Wednesday.
The Griffins spent the day meandering their old stomping ground talking with students, taking photos, and giving advice left and right. "Just to get the love when you come back, that is something you always wish for," said Shaquill in an article published by the school newspaper. A few students and teachers were interviewed throughout the day and asked what it meant to them to have the two Spartan alumni return home. Tech teacher Anthony Snead said, "It's an honor to have them come back, especially because so many people leave and never return. Those guys always promised that if they made it, they would try to take care of us."
The twins graduated in 2012 from the Florida high school and were very involved in school from playing football to running track to academics. "We put a lot of work to be where we are," said Shaquem. "We did everything we could, we worked as hard as possible and the cards play itself."
The Griffins serve as an inspiration to many, including the students of Lakewood High School, but it doesn't stop there. They left the students with a message to all aspiring athletes as they made their way to training, "Never worry about some else's opinion," said Shaquill. And Shaquem then added to "be humble and always, always give back."
Social Post Of The Day
Today's 'Social Post of the Day' comes from Western Kentucky University's Athletic Director Todd Stewart, as he posted a photo from a basketball game he watched with WKU alumnus and Seahawks offensive tackle George Fant.
More From Around The Web
Bob Condotta at The Seattle Times shares the latest post-NFL Combine mock drafts.
Michael Dugar from The Athletic elaborates on lessons he learned from covering his first NFL Combine.
Take a look back at some of the best Seahawks fashion from the 2018 season.
For Thursday Night Football, receiver Tyler Lockett arrived dressed as the legendary "Bobby Bouchard" from the movie "The Waterboy".
At Sea Tac airport, Bradley McDougald walks from the bus to the charter flight to the Windy City.
Receiver Brandon Marshall walks into the Seahawks locker room Sunday morning.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson arrives at CenturyLInk Field and walks by a mural next to the team's locker room.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin arrives for the game against the 49ers.
Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin arrive at the stadium, well-dressed and camera ready.
Seahawks tight end Nick Vannett arrives at CenturyLink Field in advance of the Monday Night Football game against the visiting Minnesota Vikings.
On Saturday afternoon, cornerback Neiko Thorpe headed from VMAC to the team's buses for the trip to Chicago.
Receiver Tyler Lockett and defensive end Frank Clark depart the Seahawks locker room after the game.
Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin head for the team buses to begin the trip from Seattle for the Week 4 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Stylish tight end Nick Vannett arrives to a nearly empty locker room hours before kickoff.
On game day, Bobby Wagner was among the first players to head for the buses for the ride to the stadium.
