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Breaking news: Tim Ruskell on the way out

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Seahawks president Tim Ruskell is expected to announce his resignation at a press conference the Seahawks have called for Thursday morning at the team's headquarters in Renton.Ruskell is in the last year of a five-year contract he signed with the franchise in 2005.In his first...
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Lofa Tatupu Undergoes Surgery on Torn Pectoral Muscle

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Lofa Tatupu will undergo surgery performed by Dr. James Andrew to repair a partially torn left pectoral muscle. This should end his season. Tatupu made some noise about returning, and he, like most athletes, would rather play without an arm than miss a snap, but the extent of the...
>> www.fieldgulls.com/2009/10...
 

Seattle Seahawks lose Lofa Tatupu for season

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SEATTLE (AP) — Already dealing with key injuries, the Seattle Seahawks took another hit on Sunday, losing middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu for the season with a torn left pectoral muscle. Seattle... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content...
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Seahawks Get Lambasted At Home By The Cardinals 27-3

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Middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu will miss the rest of the season after tearing a pectoral muscle in the first half of today’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Coach Jim Mora made the announcement after... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content...
>> seahawknationblog.com/2009/10...
 

Lofa Tatupu wants to see the Seahawks take this shutout show on the road

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The Seahawks coach turned to defensive coordinator Gus Bradley and offered, “If you can continue this and get two shutouts every three games you play at home, that would be pretty good, pal.” Mora... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other...
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Lofa Tatupu undergoes season-ending surgery

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Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu was in surgery in Alabama on Wednesday afternoon to reattach his torn left pectoral muscle.Tatupu suffered the injury during Seattle's loss to Arizona on Oct. 18. There was a hope that the tear would not require surgery, however, that did not prove...
>> seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/se...
 

Lofa Tatupu Not Finished?

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According to Jim Mora, Lofa Tatupu may not be out for the entire season after all. But before everyone starts to rejoice, he still suffered a serious injury that will need time to heal. Further tests on Tatupu’s right pectoral muscle revealed that the muscles and tendons may not...
>> 12thmanrising.com/2009/10...
 

Lofa Tatupu placed on injured reserve, Marcus Trufant activated

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Linebacker Lofa Tatupu was placed on injured reserve Friday, a move that was expected as soon as it was announced he underwent surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle Thursday. Cornerback Marcus Trufant was activated from the physically unable to perform list, filling Tatupu's...
>> seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/se...
 

The Seattle Seahawks need to get better at the little things

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The Seattle Seahawks need to get better at the little things. And that’s what they used the bye week for, as head coach Jim Mora worked his team for about an hour on Tuesday and Wednesday, and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content...
>> seahawknationblog.com/2009/10...
 

Tatupu May Not Be Out for Season

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According to Gregg Rosenthal over at PFT, Lofa Tatupu could return in "a few weeks" due to further tests revealing only a partially torn pectoral muscle. Jim Mora had said last night that Lofa would be lost for the season because of the muscle being fully torn. Lofa'...
>> www.seahawkaddicts.com/2009-ar...
 

Lofa Tatupu Out For Season

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When it rains, it pours. Especially in Seattle. Several sources are reporting that Lofa Tatupu suffered a torn pectoral muscle against the Cardinals earlier this afternoon and will miss the remainder of the season. The injury is quite serious and will require surgery to repair. Assuming...
>> 12thmanrising.com/2009/10...
 

The significance of David Hawthorne

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Linebacker David Hawthorne was credited with 11 solo tackles Sunday in Minnesota, four assists and on those occasions that Seattle played dime coverage with six defensive backs, he was the only linebacker on the field.That's not what anyone imagined before this season began when...
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Lofa Tatupu Out for the Season

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More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP Say it ain't so. Browse more photos » I can not confirm this independently, but several commenters have mentioned that Jim Mora announced during his press conference that Lofa Tatupu...
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It Ain't So! (Maybe)

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More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP Lofa Tatupu's self inspection left inconclusive results. Browse more photos » Lofa Tatupu might not be done for the season. How much that really impacts...
>> www.fieldgulls.com/2009/10...
 

David Hawthorne is Playing Big But Can He Play Correct?

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More photos » by Ted S. Warren - AP At ends of the spectrum: D.D. Lewis is the elder linebacker that does his job and only that. David Hawthorne is the prospect flashing great potential, but struggling with fundamentals. ...
>> www.fieldgulls.com/2009/11...
 

Friday's final injury report

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Coach Jim Mora expects linebacker Lofa Tatupu to play in Sunday's game, but the other players listed as questionable are more -- well -- questionable.Seahawks injury reportOUTWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYPLAYERINJURYPLAYERINJURYPLAYERINJURYLB Leroy HillGroinLB Leroy HillGroinLB Leroy...
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A Brief Respite from Bitching

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Lofa Tatupu is special and I hope he gets a chance to show Seahawks fans that again soon. With the emphasis on the future, and specifically two ends of Tim Ruskell's team building profile (the project lineman and the pricey veteran) being this week's emphasis, two plays...
>> www.fieldgulls.com/2009/10...
 

Lofa Possibly not Done?

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Head Coach Jim Mora Jr. said earlier this week that middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu could possibly play later this season instead of being lost for the season due to a torn right pectoral muscle. Tatupu will have another MRI performed soon to figure out the extent of the tear. The injury...
>> www.seahawksgab.com/2009/10...
 

Season Ends for LB Lofa Tatupu; Pro Bowl Placed on IR

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The season is over for yet another Seahawks starter. Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker Lofa Tatupu was placed on injured reserve Thursday as he had surgery to repair a torn left pec muscle. The linebacker had the surgery in Alabama by Dr.James Andrews. The defensive captain was injured...
>> www.seahawksgab.com/2009/10...
 

BREAKING NEWS: Seahawks Lose More than Game. Linebacker Tatupu Gone for Season.

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According to Danny O’Neil of The Seattle Times, the Seattle Seahawks have lost middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu for the rest of the season. The injury that puts the team’s defensive anchor on the shelf is a torn left pectoral muscle. Currently, this leaves the Seahawks...
>> www.seahawksgab.com/2009/10...
 

Pec Injury Lands Seattle Pro Bowl LB Tatupu on IR

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The season is over for yet another Seahawks starter. Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker Lofa Tatupu was placed on injured reserve Thursday as he had surgery to repair a torn left pec muscle. The linebacker had the surgery in Alabama by Dr.James Andrews. The defensive captain was injured...
>> www.nflgridirongab.com/2009/10...
 

In Defense of Perfection

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More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP Lofa Tatupu picked up Maurice Jones-Drew and covered him perfectly as he ran an angle route out of the backfield. David Garrard threw into tight cover and Jones-Drew received for the first...
>> www.fieldgulls.com/2009/10...
 

Jimmy Raye Approval Rating, Week 12

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Heading into this week, I'd imagine disapproval of Jimmy was fast closing in on rock bottom.  After a week 10 approval rating of 35%, the loss in Green Bay and a variety of questionable calling issues dropped his approval rating to 13%.  People were fed up with...
>> www.ninersnation.com/2009/12...
 

Lofa Lost for the Year

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Not that it is a huge shock, since we've already heard this news, but after Mora gave us all a breath of hope, that hope has been dashed: Lofa Tatupu has been placed on the injured reserve. David Hawthorne is your new starting middle linebacker, who has performed admirably in Lofa...
>> www.seahawkaddicts.com/2009-ar...
 

Seattle Runs Two Consecutive Blitzes to Force Stop

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Lofa Tatupu dropped a rare interception opportunity, but Seattle turned good field position and two Aaron Curry blitzes into better field position and the ball.
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