http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/3594 Recent articles about Lofa Tatupu en-us The Seattle Seahawks better watch out or they just might be the NFL's version of the Atlanta Braves. The team is the four-time defending champions of the NFC West and has been to the playoffs five consecutive years, but that hasn't translated into a lot of playoff success... Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:11:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/302173 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/302173 Tiered linebacker rankings for 2008 fantasy IDP leagues. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:52:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/301880 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/301880 For those in IDP leagues, we have the Top 83 Linebackers in the game to help you for your Fantasy Football Championship run. A must read for all Fantasy Football lovers Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:14:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/301136 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/301136 While the AFC might have the top teams in the NFL, the race for the six spots in the NFC playoffs could be more exciting than the Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal final Wimbledon match... Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:44:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/300316 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/300316 Like to hear everyone's thoughts this was pretty hard for me to do but i hope i got it semi-right. Tell me if i left anyone off or if the ordering is horrendous. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:31:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295251 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295251 When he vacationed in Orlando last summer, agent Kennard McGuire brokered a long-term deal with Detroit for its franchise player, Cory Redding. McGuire hopes the same can happen for another client this week, Cowboys' franchise player Ken Hamlin, although a deadline is approaching. The Cowboys and McGuire have until 3 p.m. Tuesday to reach an agreement on a long-term deal or else the Pro Bowl safety can only play for the one-year tender offer of $4.396 million. Since putting the franchise tag on Hamlin in March, the Cowboys were able to finalize multiyear deals for fellow Pro Bowlers Flozell Adams, Terence Newman, Terrell Owens and Marion Barber, among others. Even as they vacationed, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones and McGuire kept negotiating on a multi-year deal last week, but the talks figure to take on more urgency. With more than $8 million in salary-cap room, money has not been the issue, however, the structure of the contract has because of changes in the collective bargaining agreement coming next year. Dallas Morning News Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:52:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/290080 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/290080 Hawks LB Lofa Tatupu today plead guilty to drunken driving and was sentenced to a day in jail and will pay fines totaling up to $1,255.  "Lofa fully accepted responsibility by pleading guilty as charged. He asked for no special consideration and he received none," said Tatupu's lawyer, Jon Scott Fox. "He will pay his dues and put this matter behind him."  He will serve the one day in jail before the Hawks report to camp on July 24th.  His license will also be suspended for 90 days and he'll have an ignition interlock breath alcohol device installed in his car for one year.  The co-captain was stopped in Kirkland, home of the Seahawks' headquarters and practice facility, at 2 a.m. May 10 for driving faster than 15 mph above the posted 35-mph limit. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:27:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287621 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287621 Hawks LB Lofa Tatupu today plead guilty to drunken driving and was sentenced to a day in jail and will pay fines totaling up to $1,255.  "Lofa fully accepted responsibility by pleading guilty as charged. He asked for no special consideration and he received none," said Tatupu's lawyer, Jon Scott Fox. "He will pay his dues and put this matter behind him."  He will serve the one day in jail before the Hawks report to camp on July 24th.  His license will also be suspended for 90 days and he'll have an ignition interlock breath alcohol device installed in his car for one year.  The co-captain was stopped in Kirkland, home of the Seahawks' headquarters and practice facility, at 2 a.m. May 10 for driving faster than 15 mph above the posted 35-mph limit. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:27:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287621 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287621 CBS Sportsline's Pete Prisco is out with his annual Top 50 NFL Players list, and three Seahawks are on the list, starting with #16 tackle Walter Jones.  Also on the list is Lofa Tatupu and Marcus Trufant.  Here is the breakdown on the three: 16. Walter Jones, T, Seattle Seahawks: Jones is a rock on the left side of the Seattle line. He is a great pass protector who has improved as a run blocker. 40. Lofa Tatupu, LB, Seattle Seahawks: He's a fierce tackler in the middle of that Seattle defense. He's not big at 6-feet tall, but he plays big. You can tell he loves the game. 47. Marcus Trufant, CB, Seattle Seahawks: He led all NFC corners with seven interceptions. He also got credit for 22 passes defensed. He has emerged as a top-tier corner. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:27:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287625 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287625 CBS Sportsline's Pete Prisco is out with his annual Top 50 NFL Players list, and three Seahawks are on the list, starting with #16 tackle Walter Jones.  Also on the list is Lofa Tatupu and Marcus Trufant.  Here is the breakdown on the three: 16. Walter Jones, T, Seattle Seahawks: Jones is a rock on the left side of the Seattle line. He is a great pass protector who has improved as a run blocker. 40. Lofa Tatupu, LB, Seattle Seahawks: He's a fierce tackler in the middle of that Seattle defense. He's not big at 6-feet tall, but he plays big. You can tell he loves the game. 47. Marcus Trufant, CB, Seattle Seahawks: He led all NFC corners with seven interceptions. He also got credit for 22 passes defensed. He has emerged as a top-tier corner. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:27:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287625 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287625 Seattle Seahawks Lofa Tatupu had a court appearance today over his May DUI arrest. A little background on the situation for those that don't know. On May 10th, Tatupu failed three field sobriety tests and then blew two breath tests that registered a .155 and .158. The legal limit is a .08 so Tatupu was clearly over intoxicated. Surprisingly, Tatupu's lawyer entered a not guilty plea for the linebacker today. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:03:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279139 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279139 Here we go again! Click it. http://www.theolympian.com/seahawks/story/447949.html Sat, 17 May 2008 06:17:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/268033 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/268033 Lofa Tatupu is the latest football star to join the off-season dumb-dumb list. Getting wheeled while in the McDonald's drive-threw after having more than a couple cocktails. He just wanted to get some McGreasy food while enjoying his summer. Grimus, AKA Mike Holmgren, must have passed along his wisdom of chowing down on some McDanks when the drunk munchies kick in. Tue, 13 May 2008 17:00:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266577 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266577 I brought my charger with me because I knew the phone would be blowing up. It has been buzzing non stop. I have gotten 90 text messages and I don't know how many calls. The best call was from Marvin Lewis of course, but I was really excited to get calls from Carson Palmer and John Thornton. They are the two leaders of the team and for them to call means an awful lot to me. I will be flying into Cincinnati tomorrow morning. I didn't realize it was so far away from Florida. Matt Leinart called and left an awesome message. We were roommates when I first came to USC. It was great hearing his voice. Lofa (Tatupu) called just before the pick. I couldn't believe it - I told him 'Lofa I'm waiting for a team to call.' It was great talking to him though. He just wanted to wish me well. Reggie Bush sent a text so did Thomas Williams and Terrell Thomas. It's been great hearing from all my friends and teammates. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:29:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/259622 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/259622 The NFL's latest venture into on-field technology has done something to Lofa Tatupu that few opposing offenses have been able to accomplish -- surprise the Seahawks' middle linebacker. At their annual owners meeting, which concluded Wednesday, the league approved the use of a communication device for defensive players -- similar to what the quarterbacks have been using in their helmets the past few seasons. Tatupu is the logical choice to be the one defensive player for the Seahawks with a receiver in his helmet because he makes the calls, which until now have been relayed from the sideline with hand signals. The decision not only caught Tatupu by surprise, it's a good thing they didn't give him a say -- because it passed by only one vote, 25-7 (rule changes require 75 percent approval by owners). "Personally, I don't like it," he said. "I just don't deem it necessary." The Seahawks voted against the measure, one of seven teams to do so Tuesday. CLICK!!!!! lol to read the rest, if ya wanna lol Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:02:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/230484 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/230484