When I was a kid down on the Harb, the Huskies were the game in town. The Hawks were a fledgling expansion franchise struggling for respect.
Things really changed with the Hawks in '83 when they beat Don Shula and the Miami Dolphins. To me, that first (I think it was their first) playoff run really got everyone in the PNW to rally around the Hawks. Getting to and finally winning a SB and all that and now being one of the League's legitimately premier franchises has obviously kicked it up a notch.
Seems to me that if UW is even mildly competitive they are on par with the Seahawks as a draw and source of pride. But against every bias in my brain, I have to admit it's hard to make the case now that the UW is the real town favorite. The Hawks have had too much success and people like a winner ... even in Seattle.
The year after the DAWGS won the Orange Bowl in Miami while the Hawks lost to Marino
The 83 Hawks beat the Raiders twice in the regular season then got blown out in the AFC title game
Wouldn’t surprise me if the Hawks are more popular now
Hell the Trojans are losing out to the Rams
I myself will always prefer the atmosphere of a college GAME DAY to the professional experience. I've been to some fun pro games, back with half the League played in old storied stadiums w/o all the creature comforts you get today. But overall I'll take cfb over the NFL any time.
When I was a kid down on the Harb, the Huskies were the game in town. The Hawks were a fledgling expansion franchise struggling for respect.
Things really changed with the Hawks in '83 when they beat Don Shula and the Miami Dolphins. To me, that first (I think it was their first) playoff run really got everyone in the PNW to rally around the Hawks. Getting to and finally winning a SB and all that and now being one of the League's legitimately premier franchises has obviously kicked it up a notch.
Seems to me that if UW is even mildly competitive they are on par with the Seahawks as a draw and source of pride. But against every bias in my brain, I have to admit it's hard to make the case now that the UW is the real town favorite. The Hawks have had too much success and people like a winner ... even in Seattle.
‘83 was when I got into the Hawks. I remember that Dolphins win. My Dad bought my brother and I a season highlight tape (VHS!!!) which we watched over and over again. I always insisted we turn it off before the NFL Films guy started talking about the Raiders game...like parents who shut off Old Yeller before the final scene.
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