Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Thursday, January 19 — about your Seattle Seahawks
Geno Smith Nominated for Seattle Sports Commission's Seattle Sports Star of the Year, Men's Sports
It's been a monumental year for Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, setting both career and team records during his 2022 campaign as a starter. Now the West Virginia alum has a chance to become the third Seahawk in as many years to win Seattle Sports Commission’s Seattle Sports Star of the Year, an award Tyler Lockett won last year, with K.J. Wright winning two years ago.
Over 4,200 passing yards, 30 passing touchdowns and leading the league in completion percentage (69.8) helped Smith lead the 9-8 Seahawks to a playoff berth while earning his first Pro Bowl nod.
From partnering with local businesses to give back turkeys for Thanksgiving, to playing video games and signing autographs at Seattle Children's Hospital, Smith has used the recent spotlight on him to continue his philanthropic works throughout Emerald City.
Seahawks Legends Tyler Lockett and K.J. Wright have taken home Sports Star of the Year honors thus far this decade.
Some past Seahawks recipients of the Sports Star of the Year honors:
Listen To The Hawk Talk Podcast
Every week, Michael Bumpus and Nasser Kyobe release two podcasts analyzing the Seahawks previous game and previewing the next Seahawks opponent. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts.
○ 1983 Curt Warner
○ 1984 Chuck Knox
○ 1985 Steve Largent
○ 1987 Fredd Young
○ 1988 John L. Williams
○ 2003 Matt Hasselbeck
○ 2005 Shaun Alexander
○ 2007 Bobby Engram
○ 2012 Marshawn Lynch
○ 2013 Russell Wilson
○ 2014 Seattle Seahawks (Team)
○ 2014 Earl Thomas
○ 2015 Michael Bennett
○ 2016 Bobby Wagner
○ 2020 K.J. Wright
Fans can vote for Smith for the 2022 Seattle Sports Commission Sports Star of the Year, Men's Sports, as well as the Women's Sports Star and Sports Story of the Year here.
Social Post Of The Day
9 years ago today, Seahawks Legend Richard Sherman sent the San Francisco 49ers home in the NFC Championship before making the post-game speech heard 'round the world. #Seahawks
More from Around The Web
Here at Seahawks.com, Jason Myers and GM John Schneider discuss the Pro-Bowl kicker’s new contract extension.
Also at Seahawks.com, numbers of note from the 2022 season.
The Associated Press: Seahawks extend Pro Bowl K Jason Myers in ‘first step of offseason’.
The Associated Press: Seahawks know focus and fixes need to come on defensive side.
Bob Condotta and Adam Jude of the Seattle Times: Seahawks season awards: Who is team’s MVP on offense, defense?
Zach Dimmitt of Sports Illustrated: NFL Rookie Class Rankings: Seahawks Uncontested No. 1?
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' Wild Card game vs. the San Francisco 49ers on January 14, 2023 at Levi's Stadium. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
12s line Seahawks Way as the team buses head to the airport for the trip to Santa Clara to face the 49ers.
12s cheer as the Seahawks team buses head to the airport for the trip to Santa Clara to face the 49ers.
Seahawks defensive lineman Myles Adams boards the Delta charter with teammates.
On the flight to the Bay Area, DK Metcalf chats with Noah Fant, Drew Lock and Cade Johnson (back to camera).
Heavy rains have battered Northern California, and the Seahawks arrived at the San Jose Airport to the results of the weather.
On game day, Boye Mafe on the team bus before his teammates board.
Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, head coach Pete Carroll and team Vice-President of Coaching Operations Matt Capurro tour the field before the game.
The Seahawks gather in the visitors locker room for their "team up".
Running back Kenneth Walker III stretches on the field before the game.
Head coach Pete Carroll greets starting linebacker Tanner Muse during the team stretch period.
Linebacker A.J. Johnson gets hyped during pregame warmups.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams, who was injured earlier in the year, was with the team for the Wild-Card playoff game.
Seahawks captain Tyler Lockett speaks to the team before they leave the locker room for kickoff.
Seahawks captains Nick Bellore, Al Woods and Quandre Diggs make their way to midfield for the coin toss.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith fires a pass from the pocket in the first quarter.
Running back Kenneth Walker III returns to the sidlines after scoring Seattle's first touchdown.
Seahawks defensive lineman Poona Ford pursues 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
Seahawks tight end Noah Fant leaps for more yardage on a catch in the second quarter.
Kenneth Walker III runs away from the 49ers defense.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf hauls in a 50-yard touchdown completion from Geno Smith in the second quarter.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith celebrates after his 50-yard touchdown strike to DK Metcalf.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf escapes a tackle attempt and finds running room.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers reacts after hammering home a 56-yard field goal at the end of the first half.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carolll celebrates with his kicker Jason Myers after a last-second field goal to take the lead into halftime.
At halftime, the offense meets in the locker room.
Head coach Pete Carroll fires up the team at halftime.
Safety Ryan Neal makes a tackle in the third quarter.
DK Metcalf makes juggling catch in the third quarter.
Tight ends coach Pat McPherson meets with Noah Fant and Colby Parkinson during a break in the action.
Seahawks safety Ryan Neal and linebacker Boye Mafe combine on a tackle in the third quarter.
Near the end of the game, offensive guard Gabe Jackson hugs quarterback Geno Smith as the season winds to an end.
In the postgame locker room, quarterback Geno Smith talks to his teammates and coaches.
Head coach Pete Carroll hugs linebacker Uchenna Nwosu.
Long after the rest of the team had headed for the buses, receivers DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Penny Hart talked among themselves in the empty locker room.
Quarterback Geno Smith was the last player off the Delta charter after it arrived in Seattle on Saturday night.
