Alright, so usually this is a weekly award. And there were some candidate's for it in week 1. However, I had exhausted all of my blogging powers writing this masterpiece. So, I didn't have the energy to do it.

Now, the Seahawks lost, but win or lose I give out an Extrmely Corny Bronze Racecar. For rules and regulations regarding the award, click here.

I won't add to much to the conversation about the game itself. The general consensus seems to be that we should have won, but there's no sense in getting upset over spilled milk. So, lets get on with giving out ECBRs!

I'm going to go with the second touchdown drive...but in a twist its going to be because of our defense. The drive is the second TD drive.

The essentials: 8 plays, 52 yards, 3:13
Result: Shaun Alexander 16 yard TOUCHDOWN, 17-14 Arizona.

Why its the D.O.G.: First off, at this point in the game, I was giving our defense little chance at stopping Arizona. That is until Lofa Tatupu dropped back and picked off Matt Leinhart. Suddenly, I was singing We are the Champions. (go ahead and watch that, I'll wait).

then the Seahawks started moving the ball. A series of short passes, plus a benefitial face mask call, things were doing great. At least, until it was fourth down at the 16. One yard to go. Who you gonna call? Shaun Alexander of course! He's not known for his toughness, but the man can pick up tough yards. Oh, and he can sprint untouched into the endzone as well.

While the end result was not what we hoped for against a divisional rival, this short drive did wing momentum in the game and had everything I like. Plus, Lofa Tatupu was involved. And only one man can compare to Lofa Tatupu.

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I'm going to get to it right out of the gate.

This week's Dark Angel Award goes to Mike Tyson.

WTF you say?

Well, nobody on the Seahawks did anything remotely impressive yesterday, and I'm certainly not going to give it to a Cardinal! (of course, former Seahawk Oliver Celestine did warrant some consideration for downing that punt on the one)

No, Mike Tyson gets to enjoy a week with Jessica due to his famous quote "Everyone has a plan until you hit 'em in the mouth!"

The Seahawks seemed to sleepwalk into the Pink Taco on Sunday, planning on sealing the victory just by showing up. The Cardinals had other plans.

The Seahawks did seem to respond to being hit in the mouth, rattling off 20 unanswered points, after being rudely awakened by a 17-0 deficit. However, they rolled over and hit the snooze button in crunch-time, the offense and defense spooning together for their extra 2 minute fourth quarter nap, and allowed Neil Rackers to steal Josh Brown's spotlight and the game winning FG.

The Seahawks better heed the warning of the tatooed and prescient Mr. Tyson, as clutching defeat from the jaws of victory in Arizona was like Apollo Creed catching an Italian Stallion hay-maker in Rocky I.

And the team gets to host the Cincinnati Bengals, themselves coming off a non-stop combination of body blows and shots to the head, at the hands of an unranked challenger from Cleveland known as the Browns. (who knew it was really Charlie Frye who was holding back their offense?!!)

So good luck Jessica, as you embark on 7 days with Mike Tyson. Remember to keep him on his meds, like Robin Givens did for the Barbara Walters interview, and don't allow yourself to be alone with him, ala Desiree Washington!

And the same warning goes to the Seahawk players and coaching staff. Enjoy your upcoming week looking up in the NFC standings to the likes of the 49ers, Cowboys, Lions and Packers, with the Cincinnati offensive juggernaut heading to town.

I hope you have a plan!


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