Good Morning, 12s!
Here's a look at what's 'out there' for today – Wednesday, March 24 – about your Seattle Seahawks.
Russell Wilson Loves The Cardinal
The Stanford women's basketball team entered March Madness as a favorite to win it all, and nobody will be rooting harder than Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.
Stanford went 27-2 during the 2020-21 season en route to a Pac-12 title. A key member of the talented Stanford roster is starting point guard Anna Wilson, who also happens to be Russell's younger sister.
Anna started all 29 games for the Cardinal this season, averaging 4.6 points, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game while shooting a deadly .439 (25-for-57) from three-point range. Her effort on defense was particularly noteworthy, earning her Pac-12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year.
Wilson's emergence as an impact player for Stanford should come as no surprise. An All-American point guard at Bellevue High School, the talent has always been undeniable, but staying healthy has been a challenge during her college years. A concussion suffered during a practice for a McDonald's All-American Game, along with multiple foot injuries in recent years, has kept her on the sidelines more than anyone would have expected when she first committed to Stanford. Now, the fifth-year senior (Wilson was granted an extra year of eligibility due to time missed from injuries) finds herself leading a March Madness favorite.
Stanford entered the tournament ranked No. 2 in the women's AP Top 25 Poll, and the No. 1 seed in the Alamo region. They blew out No. 16 Utah Valley in the opening round, 87-44, before taking down No. 8 Oklahoma State on Tuesday, 73-62, to advance to the Sweet 16. Wilson filled up the stat sheet vs. Oklahoma State with four rebounds, three assists, two steals and 11 points, including 3-for-3 from beyond the arc. Her older brother was there cheering along in the stands, and on social media, throughout the first two rounds.
Stanford will face either No. 5 Missouri St. or No. 13 Wright St. this weekend for a chance to advance to the Elite Eight.
Don't be shocked to see Anna and the Stanford women hoisting the national championship trophy a few weeks from now, and you better believe Russ will let you hear about it.
Jordan Babineaux Discusses New Book On LinkedIn Live Tomorrow
In addition to being a TV/radio analyst and entrepreneur, Seahawks Legend Jordan Babineaux has recently added "published author" to his resume. "Big Play Babs" 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. On Thursday, he will sit down with Jen Mueller to discuss his new book, the lessons within, the writing process, and much more. Visit our LinkedIn page at noon on Thursday to watch live.
Social Post Of The Day
Every day is a good day for a Marshawn Lynch highlight. On this Winning Wednesday, we look back at Lynch's 6-yard game-winning touchdown in overtime vs. the Broncos on Week 3 of the 2014 season.
It was a rematch of Super Bowl XLVIII just months earlier, when the Seahawks routed the Broncos in one of the biggest blowouts in Super Bowl history. While the next match-up was much closer, the result was the same.
More From Around The Web
Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times wonders if the Seahawks are done adding to the offensive line after re-signing Ethan Pocic.
710 ESPN's Dave Wyman remembers former Seahawks coach Rusty Tillman, who sadly passed away last week.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler recaps the free agency buzz on all 32 teams.
Fullback/Linebacker and special teams standout Nick Bellore spent five seasons with the Seahawks, earning two Pro-Bowl nominations. Take a look back at photos from Bellore's career in the NFL so far.
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) chases the action during the NFL week 6 football game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday, October 17, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 24-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) looks to make a tackle during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday November 13, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) and his teammates prepare for a kickoff during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) runs upfield on special teams during an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 9, 2012. The Jets defeated the Jaguars 17-10. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) and outside linebacker Garrett McIntyre (50) during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) pulls away from New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) tackles Miami Dolphins running back Marcus Thigpen during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) during an NFL regular season game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014 in San Diego. The Chargers won the game 31-0. (AP Photo/Ric Tapia)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore has his helmet ride up in his face as he battles a block against the Kansas City Chiefs during a week nine NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won the game, 24-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New York Jets linebacker Nick Bellore (54) tackles Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Nick Bellore (50) runs in pursuit during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2015. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 20-3. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Nick Bellore (50) blocks Chicago Bears' Patrick Scales (48) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Nick Bellore (50) warms up during an NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, August 20, 2016, in Denver, Co. The 49ers won the game, 31-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Nick Bellore (50) lines up in a three-point stance during an NFL preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on August 23, 2015. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 23-6. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Nick Bellore (50) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 in Santa Clara, Calif. Arizona won 33-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Nick Bellore (50) pursues on defense during an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Buccaneers won the game, 34-17. (Greg Trott via AP)
Detroit Lions middle linebacker Nick Bellore (43) waits on the snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 29 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions linebacker Nick Bellore (43) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Lions 44-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Detroit Lions fullback Nick Bellore (43) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 in Detroit. The Bears won 23-16. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Detroit Lions' Nick Bellore (43) causes New York Giants wide receiver Hunter Sharp (15) to fumble the ball on a kick return during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Seahawks fullback Nick Bellore spikes the ball after his touchdown catch in the first quarter.
Seahawks special team Pro Bowler Nick Bellore heads to the locker room upon arriving to the game.
