It's fascinating to see the people in the area come together over this team.
The Northwest Natives feel honored by the usage of the Seahawk, and the original carving that the image came from has been brought to the city and given a place of honor. Last year the fact that Marshawn Lynch accepted a hand drum from a native fan during the parade, beat it all the way along the route and then returned it gave him massive respect among the people.
The repeated, bordering-on-bizarre fining (Kearse got fined for tossing that ball into the stands, for Chrissake) and the way they're just remaining who they are (Beastmode has a hell of a revolutionary streak. 
) is fun to watch.
Their MAMAs are a BIG part of the action in a time when players disrespecting women is a big issue, and let me tell you those mamas are having a blast, as are all we mamas.
There's a huge fan contingent among the homeless, and people are really coming together to help them celebrate with rallies and goodies. Some of the interviews about how lovely it is to be a part of something when they feel so much on the margins are really touching.
I have never been a football fan. In fact, I was an anti-fan. But you just can't resist this experience. It feels good. It's the up side of a sport that admittedly has far too many down sides.
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