Jess's
Seattle Seahawks Scrapbook (NFL)
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*Almost* everyone who's worn a Seattle jersey. I'm not blind though; The Boz was an idiot and KoRo never redeemed himself in my eyes. I love the Hawks of the past; Dave Krieg, Steve Largent, Jim Zorn, Kenny Easley, Tez, Shawn Springs, Ricky "Running" Watters, Sean Dawkins, Chad Brown, Chris Gray, Mack Strong, Steve Hutchinson, Shaun Alexander, WALTER JONES, Josh Wilson (boo), and yes even Josh Brown...and I think I love all of our guys now...Except maybe Giacomini. Penalty taking jerk.
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Why I am a fan:
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I originally started out as a Colts fan, and have cheered for other teams as I was coming into my own (including the Bengals, Jets, Oilers, Packers...). In junior high though, I started to develop a loyalty to my "home" team, regardless of how bad they were and it's been all Hawks from there.
Plus, being a part of the 12th Man gives Seahawks fans an extra sense of belonging to something very special - it's inspirational.
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Favorite Moments:
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Of course the win over Carolina resulting in the Halas Hoist.
Every game I've ever been to has been amazing, even when we lose.
Getting to watch Camp Mora for a couple of days was AWESOME. Love muh-bois!
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Legion of Boom
12th Man Scream
Jess's
Anaheim Ducks Scrapbook (NHL)
#2 Fan
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Ryan Getzlaf, BOBBY RYAN!!, Jonas Hiller, Todd Marchant, the Niedermayer boys, George Parros, Selanne.......Past: Andy Mac, Dustin Penner, Adam Oates, Petr Sykora, Joffry Lupul, Sammi Pahlsson, Francois Beauchemin, JS Giguere (duh).....Perry irritates me almost as much as Pronger did but I'm hoping he'll grow out of it without Pronger's influence.
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Why I am a fan:
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I have some former Spokane Chiefs players to thank for making me a Ducks fan. Back in 2002 when they had some of my faves - Cam Severson, Kevin Sawyer, Kurt Sauer, and Coach Mike Babcock I started watching them closely and my loyalty to them was born and remains, even after my Chiefs have since scattered.
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Favorite Moments:
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Sauer's first NHL playoff goal in 2003, their domination of the '03 playoffs before they met the Devils, and of COURSE the entire 2006-2007 season and the Championship series that brought home Lord Stanley
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Bobby Ryan Goal
Bobby Ryan Hat Trick vs. Kings.....3rd goal is a beauty
Jess's
Seattle Mariners Scrapbook (MLB)
#8 Fan
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I can't start here without first mentioning Griffeys Jr. and Sr...I even liked A-Rod back then. I love Hernandez, Guti, Ackley, Jaso, Ryan, Saunders, Seagar, Montero, Thames...this team is on the verge of something special, if they can keep it going. Heck, I even like Olivo.
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Why I am a fan:
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Aside from "root-root-root for the home team"? I guess you can say I usually cheer for the underdog and...well....
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Favorite Moments:
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116 - Win Season, and one time some cool grounds keeper let me stand in the middle of Center field
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Seattle Mariners Commercial Blunders
Mariners Baseball: Ya did it, Kid
Jess's
Gonzaga Bulldogs Scrapbook (NCAABB)
#1 Fan
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Right now: Kelly Olynyk (SO much fun to watch!) Michael Hart, and Elias Harris. Past: Dan Dickau, Richie Frahm, and honorable mention to John Stockton, even though I never got to see him play there.
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Why I am a fan:
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I used to go to games a lot with friends growing up near Spokane - they were some of the most intense, exciting games I've ever been to
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Favorite Moments:
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Playoffs in 1999 - watching them come off the bus was bittersweet...good because they did so well but not so good because they weren't still there.
Games against EWU were always a blast.
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Gonzaga U Bulldogs Thunderstruck
The Biggest Little Team in College Basketball
Jess's
Spokane Chiefs Scrapbook (Junior Hockey)
#5 Fan
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Kurt Sauer, Kevin Sawyer, Cam Severson, Joseph Cardarelli, David Lemanowicz, Tyler Mackay, Kyle Rossiter, Bryan McCabe, Valeri Bure, Brad Ference, Marian Cisar, Trent Whitfield, Ray Whitney, Barry Brust, Jason Labarbera, Matt Kieth, Mason Wallin, David Boychuk, Chris Heid, Trevor Kidd, John Klemm, Greg Leeb, Lynn Loyns, Zenith Komarniski, Doug Lynch...
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Why I am a fan:
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My aunt was a billet for the team when I was in high school...I was introduced to the sport and fell in love the minute I smelled the ice.
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Favorite Moments:
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Games with my aunt, games with Dan Weaver in the press box (which inspired me to pursue a career in sports), trips to away games and how excited the guys would get when they'd see the distance some of their fans would travel just to watch them play, Cup Champs '90-'91, Hosting the cup in '98, Cup Champs '08
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Spokane Chiefs '07-'08 Montage
Memorial Cup Falls Apart
Jess's
Washington St. Cougars Scrapbook (NCAAF)
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Marcus Trufant, Robbie Tobeck, Mark Rypien, Rian Lindell, Michael Bumpus, Alex Brink, Jason Hill, Steve Broussard
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Why I am a fan:
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The first college football game I ever went to was a WSU game and I was in awe of the stadium...I was excited to watch a "real live" football game and just thrilled to be there. It was the Cougs who inspired me to go to school at WSU.
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Favorite Moments:
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All of the games I've been to have been a blast...and of course the Rose Bowls in '98 and '03 (yea there have been other Bowl games but those were the best)...these last few years have been disheartening; hopefully we can pick it up again!
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Cougar Football
Wazzu Coug Highlights
Jess's
Seattle Sounders Scrapbook (Soccer)
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Why I am a fan:
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I'm gonna be honest - I don't know a whole lot about soccer or about this team, but I love sports and I love Seattle and my husband roots for them...I'll get back with you after I've actually been to a game :)
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| 11 | 5/17/13Greetings, sports fans! Only one Stanley Cup Playoff game tonight and no NBA, but we have a ton of other stuff to keep us entertained. Take a look (all times eastern.)
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Sport: NBA
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| 2 | 5/15/13Welcome, sports fans! Welcome to our Wednesday "What's the Difference?" game! If you spotted the following differences from 5/1's game, you were correct!
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| 2 | 5/15/13Greetings, sports fans! A lot of day baseball today; several games are already over. However, we still have the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoff games, as well as a lot more MLB, soccer, and boxing! ... Read More »
Sport: NBA
About Me
100% Complete Bio
I'm Jess, one of the community managers of this awesome site. If you have any questions about the way things work around here, let me know!.......
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And find me on facebook!
About me....I get goosebumps for exciting victories and tears for championship defeat (even if it's not my team). I thrive on football and hockey, but I'll watch almost any sport - and give me enough time, I'll be obsessed. I cheer for the underdog if I don't have a set team preference for a specific game - and I'm thrilled when the Cinderella team wins it all (as long as it's not against my team!) Pro-retirement ceremonies are one of the very few things that can make me cry but I always watch them anyway.......
I LOVE road trips and anything outdoorsy. I'm a belly dancer, and enjoy all types from traditional to tribal fusion. I play ice hockey when given the opportunity, and inline when I'm away from the ice. I'm a busy girl, but my idea of a perfect Sunday is spent curled up in an overstuffed chair with sunflower seeds and a cold iced tea or Pepsi, the Q on the laptop, the NFL on from morning through afternoon and the NHL in the evening on a big screen HDTV.
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And find me on facebook!
About me....I get goosebumps for exciting victories and tears for championship defeat (even if it's not my team). I thrive on football and hockey, but I'll watch almost any sport - and give me enough time, I'll be obsessed. I cheer for the underdog if I don't have a set team preference for a specific game - and I'm thrilled when the Cinderella team wins it all (as long as it's not against my team!) Pro-retirement ceremonies are one of the very few things that can make me cry but I always watch them anyway.......
I LOVE road trips and anything outdoorsy. I'm a belly dancer, and enjoy all types from traditional to tribal fusion. I play ice hockey when given the opportunity, and inline when I'm away from the ice. I'm a busy girl, but my idea of a perfect Sunday is spent curled up in an overstuffed chair with sunflower seeds and a cold iced tea or Pepsi, the Q on the laptop, the NFL on from morning through afternoon and the NHL in the evening on a big screen HDTV.
| Height: | 5' 5" |
| Weight: | 70 |
| Bats: | R |
| Throws: | R |
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| Relationship Status: | Long Term Contract (Married) |
| Kids: | 10 year old little girl, Kiernan |
| Occupation: | Community Manager |
| Companies: | FanIQ |
| Places I lived: | Florida: Keys ... Washington: Long Beach, Neah Bay, Spokane ... Idaho: Coeur d' Alene, Silver Valley ... Oregon: Central Coast ... Colorado: Denver |
| Greatest Moment in Sports: | Miracle on Ice |
| Greatest Event in Sports: | Championships - any of them |
| Greatest Athlete of All Time: | No way can I name just one. |
| Greatest Coach of All Time: | Walsh, uhm...yea I dunno. |
| Most Fanatical Moment: | oh I have some fun stories that would take too long to type. Once upon a time I might have been deemed a stalker, but I don't do that anymore. Besides that, probably the 11 hour drive (each way) I did for a juniors hockey game. |
| My Sports Superstitions: | There are many - I'm very superstitious. Some of them change from season to season too. The one that never changes: I can't buy jerseys. |
| Most Disappointing Sports Moments: | For me, at least - Seattle's loss to the Steelers in Super Bowl XL |
| Fantasy Sports I Play: | NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, College Football |
| Fantasy Skill Level: | I have a few trophies I used to play NFL, NHL, MLB and even NBA and NASCAR, but I'm retired now. Went out a champion and I'm keeping it that way :) |
| Sports I Play: | Basketball, Billiards/Pool, Football, Ice Hockey, Video Games, Volleyball |
| Nickname: | I don't have one |
| Current Skill Level: | Ice Hockey - defenseman, will play RW though. Football - HB, FB. I don't play baseball but I always wanted to be a pitcher - not underhand. |
| Highest Organized Level: | Varsity, recreational |
| Athletes I've Played With/Against: | Mark Rypien was one of my hockey (yes hockey) team owners in Spokane but I never played with or against him |
| Sports Trophies/Awards: | Nothing worth mentioning, unless you count my girlie stuff. I won some awards with my cheer squad in high school, as well as some individual dance awards. |
| Career Highlights: | playing hockey for a women's league |
| Career Lowlights: | hiatus |
| Sports Injuries: | all minor |
| Games I Usually Attend: | As many as possible when you live 4,000 miles away from your closest favorite team :( |
| Greatest Sporting Event I've Attended: | any Seahawks game I've attended so far |
| Sports People I've Met: | Cortez Kennedy, Jon Kitna, Shawn Springs, Chad Brown, Sean Dawkins, Ricky Watters, Mark Rypien, Mike Babcock, Trevor Kidd, Matt Keith, Ty Jones, Jan Hrdina, Jon Klemm, Brad Ference, Valeri Bure, Jason LaBarbera, Greg Leeb, Lynn Loyns, Bryan McCabe, Jason Podollan, Kyle Rossiter, Kurt Sauer, Kevin Sawyer, Cam Severson, Roman Tvrdon, Trent Whitfield, Ray Whitney, - (some of the hockey players aren't so famous but they've all made NHL appearances or are playing in Europe), Dan Marino, Gary Payton, and kind of George Foreman |
| Sports Figures from my Hometown: | None to my knowledge, but some great NHL players played juniors in Spokane, Wa. |
| Most Prized Sports Possessions: | Seahawks jersey ball - Seahawks triple framed autographed pics of Hass, Alexander, and Branch - Framed collection prints w/coins of Tez and Felix Hernandez, hockey print, signed sticks |
| Sports Trading Cards: | Kurt Sauer autographed Ducks rookie card, Peyton Manning rookie card, Ken Griffey Jr., the kid and his dad, A-Rod rookie card, Patrick Roy Habs card, and lots of others, those are just the ones that come to mind. |
| Athlete Autographs: | Lofa Tatupu, Matthew Hasselbeck, Deion Branch, Shaun Alexander, Kelly Jennings, Nate Burleson, Jordan Babineaux, CJ Wallace, John Owens, Owen Schmitt, and Grey Ruegamer for the Seahawks. Hockey - lot of guys that played on the Chiefs in Spokane (including Kurt Sauer's on a few things), Robert Esche, that's about it. |
| Favorite Sports Collectibles: | Anything |
| Dream Sports Job: | If I'm REALLY dreaming, GM for a football or hockey team. If I'm dreaming a little, a scout for football or hockey, and what I'm actually working toward, team publicity. |
| Favorite Jerseys: | Seahawks: Trufant #23, Strong #38, Largent #80, Hasselbeck #8(Kiernan's), Tatupu #51 (Trever's), Carlson #89 (Trever's), and an autographed Tatupu 2007 pro bowl jersey
Ducks: Francois Beauchemin #23 WSU: Marcus Trufant #45 Mariners: Felix Hernandez #34 (white), Authentic Felix Hernandez 2012 All Star Game jersey (lt. blue), Franklin Gutierrez #21 (grey) Colts: Authentic Peyton Manning Chiefs: Kurt Sauer #34(rookie), Tyler MacKay #30 (Trever's) |
| Favorite Sports Brands: | I like Nike for myself, but whatever |
| Favorite Ballgame Foods: | Fresh Roasted Peanuts!!!! Also - garlic fries, mini pizzas, candied cashews, licorice ropes, SODA is always better at a game, german or polish dogs with kraut |
| Beer of Choice: | Guinness is the only beer I can drink. |
| Hottest Athletes: | There was this one guy who played goalie for a while.....oh that's right, I married him. |
| Ugliest Athletes: | it's not nice to call people ugly :-p |
| Favorite Sports Announcers: | Anyone not named Cris Collinsworth |
| Least Favorite Sports Announcers: | Cris Collinsworth. Oh - and Joe Buck |
| Favorite Sports "Experts": | Dan Weaver - he's my inspiration And of course Pat, Dan_B, and the rest of the featured writers of FanIQ.com - those guys and girls are the best, you should check 'em out ;) |
| Least Favorite Sports "Experts": | Rich Eisen - he's a sneaky weasel |
| Favorite Sports Movies: | Miracle, The Blind Side, Any Given Sunday, The Longest Yard, A League of Their Own, Happy Gilmore, Invincible, Gridiron Gang, Friday Night Lights ... |
| Favorite Sports Books: | Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game (Holly Robinson Peete); The GM (Tom Callahan), and Quiet Strength (Tony Dungy). Also, any compilation of sports stories - records - or moments. There are so many more on my list of those that I'm hoping to read some day...if anyone has any recommendations, I'm open! |
| Favorite Sports Websites: | THIS ONE! and all the league.com sites. |
| Sports Video Games I Play: | EA Madden Series, NFL Head Coach, EA NHL Series, Tiger Woods PGA Tour, EA FIFA Series, College Football |
| Video Game Skill Level/ Playing Style: | I can hold my own in Tiger, and I can contribute decent in Madden and NHL but if I'm trying to play against my hubby I get squashed. |
| Favorite Sports Video Games: | Tiger, NHL 2k series, Madden, Head Coach, NCAAF. Do the Wii Fit or sports games on the Wii count? |
| Non-Sports Hobbies and Interests: | Bellydance, ukulele, reading, snorkeling, road tripping, writing poetry, spending time outdoors, studying different religions, anything ancient Greek, etc.... |
| Movies: | Way too many - I like almost anything, but I'm not a big fan of blatant slapstick comedy or chick flicks (dramas...rom-coms are fun). |
| TV: | First and foremost - NFL, NHL, and MLB games. After that...NFL Network, NHL Network, House, Hawaii Five-O, Rizzoli & Isles, BONES, Grey's Anatomy, Dexter, Grimm, Modern Family, Raising Hope, New Girl, Food Network competition shows, ID Channel, Deadliest Catch,Sons of Anarchy, Beavis & Butt-head
Favorite RIP shows I'll watch all the time in syndication or DVD - Ally McBeal, Veronica Mars, Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond I'm also a sucker for the true crime dramas on Bio. and A&E, and those stinking court shows...yea I'm a loser :-p |
| Music: | Anything but country, death metal, or screamo |
| Video Games: | Rock Band and Sly Cooper (ps2 games) on PS3, Dance and workout games on XBox 360 Kinect, Mario games on Wii |
Teams
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| Why I Hate Them: | Not only are they a division rival, so I'm supposed to, but the games against them always get my blood up, rival or not. I don't care much for a lot of their players, and the only fans I've ever had problems with in regards to them being outwardly nasty to me are Dallas fans. I think they have a lot of bandwagon jumpers (why? I don't know...maybe it's a Dallas thing in general). As with all teams, there are fans of the team that I really like; I've just had bad experiences in the past that have left me sour. |
| Players I Hate: | Marty Turco...seriously, how many times can one goalie lift a frickin net on purpose on one game without getting called on it? I think he tries to break his own record EVERY GAME for that crap!...and Billy Guerin when he was there. |
| New England Patriots | |
| Why I Hate Them: | Nah, I don't hate them...but a lot of their fans tick me off. |
| Players I Hate: | None... |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | |
| Why I Hate Them: | I don't really hate the team...they just annoy me and I'm sick of them and some of their fans in general. |
| Players I Hate: | Harrison |
| Dallas Cowboys | |
| Why I Hate Them: | I don't hate them either, but again...most of their fans tick me off. And I think the whole "America's Team" is frickin arrogant and obnoxious. |
| Players I Hate: | None... |
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| Why I Hate Them: | Because I'm supposed to :D |
| Players I Hate: | None... |
| New York Yankees | |
| Why I Hate Them: | 'Cuz I'm a Mariners fan. And most of the Yankees and their fans are loudmouth a-holes. (For those of you friends of mine that are Yankees fans - love you :D ) |
| Players I Hate: | I hear that Jeter guy's a real d-bag |
