Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's 'out there' for today – Wednesday, March 27 – about your Seattle Seahawks:
Give Fresh Air
March 26 is apparently a more significant day than I originally thought. Contrary to popular belief, National Spinach Day isn't the only thing to be celebrated on that specific day of the year. Shoe enthusiasts, otherwise known as 'sneakerheads,' will tell you that March 26 is Nike Air Max Day and it's just as important to mark your calendars for as April Fool's Day.
One participant in this year's celebration of the holiday was Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. He followed the trend of folks as they posted a video online, in this case to Twitter, unboxing a pair of Nike Air Max's. However, putting his own little Wilson-spin on things, he declared that he'd be giving away his newly acquired kicks.
Nike Air Max Day celebrates the launch of the original Air Max 1 back in 1987. The inaugural Air Max Day started back in 2014, exactly 27 years after the first model of the shoe hit the pavement. Nike released a one-to-one recreation of its forefather and the tradition has continued through the past few years.
This year, Nike wanted to switch things up a little bit and focus its efforts on its new campaign associated with the holiday, "Give Fresh Air." Nike.com says that the campaign "is a rally cry to unify sneaker culture around a shared passion to ignite change. Nike and our partners in North America will create ways to give 'Air' to support local organizations and champion the power of community."
As a part of the campaign's initiative, Nike partnered with over a dozen stores around the continent to allow people to donate their new and 'gently worn' sneakers. Each store is then partnering with a local organization to give back. With a philanthropic-based purpose now surrounding Air Max Day, there's no surprise that Russell Wilson got involved.
Social Post Of The Day
Today's 'Social Post of the Day' comes from the Seahawks' official Twitter account, as they started posting a handful of downloadable wallpapers for your mobile device in a content series called, "#WallpaperWednesday."
More From Around The Web
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll shares injury updates at the NFL annual meetings in Arizona.
John Boyle at Seahawks.com lists out 10 things to learn from Pete Carroll at the NFL annual meetings.
Bob Condotta at The Seattle Times analyzes Pete Carroll’s comments on how the team plans to replace some of the players who left in free agency.
Condotta also reports on the Seahawks supporting the NFL’s recent rule change to allow offensive and defensive PI’s to be reviewed.
Gregg Bell at The Tacoma News Tribune breaks down Pete Carroll’s comments on Seahawks tight end Will Dissly and running back C.J. Prosise.
Brady Henderson at ESPN.com looks into Carroll’s comments from the NFL annual meetings on Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner.
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.
