I choose the Seahawks on this one, even though I am pulling for Pitt in the SuperBowl. That stadium is uniquely beautiful! The reason for my choice is because Paul Allen spent a lot of his own money for the new stadium and even more money to buy the franchise in 96' (I believe) when it looked like they were headed to move to L.A. When he lead the stadium building initiative- he stated something to the effect to the Washington tax-payers "if you are out- then so am I" He even fronted the airtime for this message. He did not buy a vote. He was able to rally the population around a cause that he cared for to split the expense. Balls out move in my book. Bringing Holmgren in as coach and other players, either existing or as draft picks, helped to solidify his commitment. That city created the 12th man, whereas a college either has a good stadium or not. In Texas, football is like religion. To pull this off in the Great Northwest is an entirely different feat!!!
Mama said a lot of things and be thankful was the one she never minded saying twice
--Drive-By Truckers
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