Northwest Sports Optimist

U Mad Bro? The “Notorious” Leader of Boom

Riley Foreman • January 30, 2014

Seattle Seahawks CB Richard Sherman can be described by many words, but â€œquietâ€ isnâ€™t one of them. National media outlets have conflated his recent outspokenness, attempting to depict him as the NFLâ€™s latest villain. On the contrary, Shermanâ€™s remarks arenâ€™t damaging to warrant even a trace of true football infamy.

Bold Predictions for NFC Championship

Riley Foreman • January 19, 2014

Last week Rant Sports published a list of bold predictions concerning the NFC Championship. Here is my take on just how accurate they will be.

UW’s Sark to USC

Riley Foreman • December 3, 2013

UW's euphoria resulting from their recent Apple Cup victory took a marked blow Monday morning as rumors of Coach Steve Sarkisian's departure to USC began to circulate. A few hours later the Trojans confirmed...

Why the Seahawks Should (and Will) Lose

Riley Foreman • October 30, 2013

The Seattle Seahawks are currently 7-1 overall, and 3-0 in the NFC West. They have the most wins in the NFC, and are tied with the Denver Broncos for second in the entire NFL. A quick glance at their record...

10 signs you are an obnoxious Seahawks fan

Riley Foreman • October 13, 2013

Due to the recent success of the Seahawks, Seattleites are experiencing a fandom revival, and relearning how to be annoying. What follows are the top ten characteristics of the modern 12th Man: 1. You...

Don’t change the channel when the Seahawks are playing

Riley Foreman • October 6, 2013

Last Sunday, many a Seahawks fans awoke early to watch the morning matchup against the Houston Texans. By halftime, a loss in the Seahawks' future seemed inevitable, as they trailed 20-3. Seattle RB Marshawn...

The Hot Seat

Riley Foreman • September 30, 2013

Last night the Seattle Mariners finished their fourth consecutive season under .500 with a truly awful 9-0 loss to the A's. The M's haven't appeared in the playoffs in over a decade, and less than a month...

Fox News Doctor ‘Not an Iota’ Right

Riley Foreman • April 16, 2013

In recent times, household names have shamed the multi-billion dollar sports industry to an extent that almost no other generation has witnessed. A 20-year old sports fan has been alive long enough to endure the Tim Donaghy fixed games fiasco, the steroids-era Mitchell Report, the dog-fighting days of Michael Vick and even a Manti Teâ€™o girlfriend hoax.

The Fine Line Between Luck and Skills in Sports

Riley Foreman • March 6, 2013

Hitting a home run in Major League Baseball is as easy as â€¦ well, something extremely difficult to accomplish. Most of those who are reading this article would do just as poorly as the author when attempting this feat.

Boobs Don’t Belong Here

Riley Foreman • February 21, 2013

Put your imagination to rest if you are reading the latest Sports Illustrated issue. You wonâ€™t need it. The annual â€œSwimsuit Editionâ€ released earlier this month showcases much more skin than suits. The coveted cover features Kate Upton posing in in a winter coat and bikini bottoms, with her swimsuit top quite obviously omitted. The unzipped jacket covers just enough for the photo to be PG-13, not quite R.

Sports: More Than Just a Jock’s Game

Riley Foreman • February 21, 2013

Hereâ€™s a secret: professional sports arenâ€™t all about the athletes anymore. Those nerds that your high school yearbook named â€œmost likely to succeedâ€ have finally found their niche in the world of sports. They might not be quarterbacks leading their teams to the Superbowl or pitching perfect games like Felix Hernandez, but their latest contributions are just as powerful within sports culture.

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