One of our favorite days on the calendar, the NFL schedule was released yesterday.  We already knew who we were playing and where we were playing them of course, but now we know when.  Our fall can now be planned.  We found out that the NFL doesn't much care for our beloved Hawks dominance at home in prime-time games, as we were awarded 4 but only one of those will be in the cozy confines of Seahawks Stadium.  Now, that doesn't bother your friends here at Hawk Strong because it means more tailgates down in Hawk Alley and keeps us all Seahawks fans from having to endure the torture and extortion-level parking prices associated with Monday or Thursday night games.  

In previous years, I've entitled this piece Hope Springs Eternal but thought a change was needed this year.  Hope turned into reality on February 2, 2014.  Even though kickoff is 133 days away, it's always fun to talk football and get excited for the season. So, let's take a look at the 2014 Seahawks schedule through the lens of confidence as opposed to hope.
 

In the words of Jack Nicholson, I'm baaaaack.  Back where it all began here at Hawkstrong.com.  I've been working on this piece since the day after the Super Bowl, but for a number of reasons just couldn't get it sound right or have the time to put all my thoughts together.  In any case, below is one man's personal relationship with our favorite football team and ultimately what it meant to have the Lombardi Trophy finally reside in Seattle.  Hope you enjoy it.  Fair warning though, it's a little long.  In other words, don't blame me if you develop hemorrhoids from trying to read it all in one sitting.

-Mark