Friday, December 2, 2011
Truth
I've come to realize that I am the only one who is holding myself back from everything I have always wanted in my life. It seems that hindsight is always stronger than forsight, but procrastination, self-criticism and over analytical mental processes do nothing but hinder true determination and ambition. This road will be difficult but incredibly worth it. Keep posted for more written musings and articles.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
DJ Zero Bio
"If I can get just one person to dance their ass off while I'm up doing my thing, every hour, penny, and everything else invested was all worth it."
DJ Zero, a.k.a. Chris Martin, a Phoenix, AZ native, has come from very humble beginnings. He's been interested in mixing music since 1989, and picked up his first music program, called "Hip-Hop Ejay," in 1999. This program left him craving more of an electric sound. In high school, DJ Zero bought his first mixing equipment: two Gemini basic CD players and a Gemini two-channel mixer. Nowadays, he uses his new and improved gear: Two Pioneer CDJ 2000s and a Pioneer DJM 800. Although he appreciates trance, DJ Zero has been experimenting more with happy hardcore.
"[Happy Hardcore] is my favorite music to perform because, to me as a party kid, it always [did and it still does] fill me with a high energy feel." His favorite happy hardcore track is Ultrabeat's "Pretty Green Eyes (Hixxy, Styles, and Breeze Remix)" because it is a "very settling song with a good rhythm."
When asked which DJs inspire him, he cited a few from different genres. From the trance genre, he names John Digweed and ATB. "[I like] John Digweed just for his attitude and [because] he was one of the first 'Super DJs' to spin in an innovative way. ATB was an artist I have always enjoyed listening to and [I've] tried to become [like him]." He also likes gabber artist Rob Gee because of "his general attitude about music and [how he] presents it to the masses." From the style of UK Hardcore, he counted Hixxy, Breeze and Styles, and Scott Brown amongst his influences.
DJ Zero hopes to see the local scene become more diversified. "I personally try to raise that bar by bringing tracks in the happy hardcore world that were classic, vintage, and remixed forms of tunes that most everyone can relate to, or have heard a different form and go, 'Wow, that's awesome!"
Too many DJs are in this for the wrong reasons. "I think that all DJs should revive the music they are the most passionate about and be in the world for the music, not for the other things like fame, money, and lust like most are these days unfortunately."
DJ Zero sees himsmelf making DJing his full-time career. He'd also like to see himself spinning massive parties where good vibes are the main priority.
When asked for any bits of advice to aspiring DJs, he stresses that having confidence in one's self if highly important. "Stay true to your passions and never be afraid to follow your dreams," DJ Zero says. "If you give up on that, you will never be successful in that, or anything you want to do in life!"
He hosts monthly radio broadcasts and wants to host weekly broadcasts that feature special guest DJs. "The first run of the monthly featured DJ XIII, which turned out really well." The site is: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/kromozomezero.
DJ Zero hopes to launch his own entertainment company sometime this or next year called Kromozome Zero Entertainment. Check out his facebook page, the basis for his promotions and social networking, at facebook.com/kromozomezero.
DJ Zero, a.k.a. Chris Martin, a Phoenix, AZ native, has come from very humble beginnings. He's been interested in mixing music since 1989, and picked up his first music program, called "Hip-Hop Ejay," in 1999. This program left him craving more of an electric sound. In high school, DJ Zero bought his first mixing equipment: two Gemini basic CD players and a Gemini two-channel mixer. Nowadays, he uses his new and improved gear: Two Pioneer CDJ 2000s and a Pioneer DJM 800. Although he appreciates trance, DJ Zero has been experimenting more with happy hardcore.
"[Happy Hardcore] is my favorite music to perform because, to me as a party kid, it always [did and it still does] fill me with a high energy feel." His favorite happy hardcore track is Ultrabeat's "Pretty Green Eyes (Hixxy, Styles, and Breeze Remix)" because it is a "very settling song with a good rhythm."
When asked which DJs inspire him, he cited a few from different genres. From the trance genre, he names John Digweed and ATB. "[I like] John Digweed just for his attitude and [because] he was one of the first 'Super DJs' to spin in an innovative way. ATB was an artist I have always enjoyed listening to and [I've] tried to become [like him]." He also likes gabber artist Rob Gee because of "his general attitude about music and [how he] presents it to the masses." From the style of UK Hardcore, he counted Hixxy, Breeze and Styles, and Scott Brown amongst his influences.
DJ Zero hopes to see the local scene become more diversified. "I personally try to raise that bar by bringing tracks in the happy hardcore world that were classic, vintage, and remixed forms of tunes that most everyone can relate to, or have heard a different form and go, 'Wow, that's awesome!"
Too many DJs are in this for the wrong reasons. "I think that all DJs should revive the music they are the most passionate about and be in the world for the music, not for the other things like fame, money, and lust like most are these days unfortunately."
DJ Zero sees himsmelf making DJing his full-time career. He'd also like to see himself spinning massive parties where good vibes are the main priority.
When asked for any bits of advice to aspiring DJs, he stresses that having confidence in one's self if highly important. "Stay true to your passions and never be afraid to follow your dreams," DJ Zero says. "If you give up on that, you will never be successful in that, or anything you want to do in life!"
He hosts monthly radio broadcasts and wants to host weekly broadcasts that feature special guest DJs. "The first run of the monthly featured DJ XIII, which turned out really well." The site is: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/kromozomezero.
DJ Zero hopes to launch his own entertainment company sometime this or next year called Kromozome Zero Entertainment. Check out his facebook page, the basis for his promotions and social networking, at facebook.com/kromozomezero.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
DJ Blakeland
2/3/2011
“It’s not love for music, it’s a passion, and it goes beyond liking, and beyond a hobby. It’s about a way of living…Music is essential for my life.” Armin Van Buuren
The quote above is one that Blakeland Ellis Lazcano, also known as DJ Blakeland, lives by. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Blakeland has been spinning in the valley for six years now.
“Watching other Djs perform was a big push for me to start Djing,” he said. “You could just feel the emotion in the room changing as you watched these people putting their heart and soul into what they were doing. I felt that same passion and it’s what drove me to do what I do today.”
Blakeland’s style of music he likes to play the most is trance. “I can express myself through this genre. It only took one track to hook me, it washed over my soul and I fell in love.” His favorite trance song is Tiesto’s “Forever Today.”
Local and big name Djs equally inspire Blakeland to spin. It’s hard for him to choose a few because so many make a big impact on him and his music. “If you have a chance to see some huge name act you will always just stare in awe as they do their thing,” Blakeland said. “Even local Djs here in the valley will surprise you; you can feel the passion for the music radiating off them.”
According to Blakeland, Djs should not only inspire one another. “I think that most Djs should be open to helping each other achieve their goals because we all want the same thing,” he said. “Who says we can’t grow together?”
There is one big change he would like to see in the local scene, and that’s more interest in the actual Djs. “I’d like to see kids become more interested in the music rather than hanging outside of parties just to be seen.”
Blakeland has performed at many events here in the valley, including Wonder 4, every Powersurge and FREEZE, Hackers 2, Cyberlia, Rainbow Brite, the last 4 Mary Xmas events, Diablo 2, and many more. He’s also played at Unity 2 in Miami, Florida. He would love to play one of the big event shows in the valley. “I would love to see my name on a flier for Electric Daisy Carnival in California or Ultra Music Festival in Florida,” Blakeland said. “One day, though, I will be performing in front of 40,000 people at Sensation in Europe. That’s the dream.”
What’s one thing that some may not know about Blakeland? He’s a self-proclaimed video game and anime nerd! “I love sitting down in front of the Xbox and rocking out some RPGs,” he said. “I love watching Japanese Anime, I also frequent local anime and video game conventions here in Arizona.”
He has a piece of advice for those who are aspiring Djs: “Keep at it! Don’t give it up! If you feel passionate about it, don’t let anything stand in your way.” Oh, and one more thing: “Practice, Practice, Practice!”
Blakeland is not interested in just keeping Djing as a hobby. “I could see myself Djing as a full-time career, traveling all over the world and playing for 100 to 100,000 people,” he said. “I love performing, it means the world to me.”
Blakeland is working on a new mix that he hopes to have done within the next month, in his words, “definitely before Bubble Bobble 3.” Stay tuned.
“It’s not love for music, it’s a passion, and it goes beyond liking, and beyond a hobby. It’s about a way of living…Music is essential for my life.” Armin Van Buuren
The quote above is one that Blakeland Ellis Lazcano, also known as DJ Blakeland, lives by. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Blakeland has been spinning in the valley for six years now.
“Watching other Djs perform was a big push for me to start Djing,” he said. “You could just feel the emotion in the room changing as you watched these people putting their heart and soul into what they were doing. I felt that same passion and it’s what drove me to do what I do today.”
Blakeland’s style of music he likes to play the most is trance. “I can express myself through this genre. It only took one track to hook me, it washed over my soul and I fell in love.” His favorite trance song is Tiesto’s “Forever Today.”
Local and big name Djs equally inspire Blakeland to spin. It’s hard for him to choose a few because so many make a big impact on him and his music. “If you have a chance to see some huge name act you will always just stare in awe as they do their thing,” Blakeland said. “Even local Djs here in the valley will surprise you; you can feel the passion for the music radiating off them.”
According to Blakeland, Djs should not only inspire one another. “I think that most Djs should be open to helping each other achieve their goals because we all want the same thing,” he said. “Who says we can’t grow together?”
There is one big change he would like to see in the local scene, and that’s more interest in the actual Djs. “I’d like to see kids become more interested in the music rather than hanging outside of parties just to be seen.”
Blakeland has performed at many events here in the valley, including Wonder 4, every Powersurge and FREEZE, Hackers 2, Cyberlia, Rainbow Brite, the last 4 Mary Xmas events, Diablo 2, and many more. He’s also played at Unity 2 in Miami, Florida. He would love to play one of the big event shows in the valley. “I would love to see my name on a flier for Electric Daisy Carnival in California or Ultra Music Festival in Florida,” Blakeland said. “One day, though, I will be performing in front of 40,000 people at Sensation in Europe. That’s the dream.”
What’s one thing that some may not know about Blakeland? He’s a self-proclaimed video game and anime nerd! “I love sitting down in front of the Xbox and rocking out some RPGs,” he said. “I love watching Japanese Anime, I also frequent local anime and video game conventions here in Arizona.”
He has a piece of advice for those who are aspiring Djs: “Keep at it! Don’t give it up! If you feel passionate about it, don’t let anything stand in your way.” Oh, and one more thing: “Practice, Practice, Practice!”
Blakeland is not interested in just keeping Djing as a hobby. “I could see myself Djing as a full-time career, traveling all over the world and playing for 100 to 100,000 people,” he said. “I love performing, it means the world to me.”
Blakeland is working on a new mix that he hopes to have done within the next month, in his words, “definitely before Bubble Bobble 3.” Stay tuned.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Ravens' Experience Beats Chiefs' Youth In the End
January 9, 2011
Ravens 30
Chiefs 7
The 10-6 Kansas City Chiefs, being the AFC West Division Champions, hosted the 12-4 Baltimore Ravens. Although he watched and learned from his former Patriot teammate Tom Brady, this was Matt Cassel's first ever NFL playoff start. As for Chiefs' offensive coordinator Charlie Weiss and defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel, both formerly employed by the New England Patriots during their Super Bowl runs, they both had experience in this type of playoff pressure. Even Chiefs' head coach, Todd Haley, had been there before; he was on the Arizona Cardinals coaching staff during their 2008 playoff run. But experience on the coaching staff doesn't easily translate to the field.
Seasoned veterans and Ravens Ed Reed, Ray Lewis, and Terrell Suggs were ready to slug it out for sixty minutes. This postseason game marked the 7th playoff appearance for Lewis out of fifteen seasons in the league. The week leading up to the game, Lewis was wearing his 2000 Super Bowl ring, which most likely served as inspiration for the rest of the Ravens. Even quarterback Joe Flacco was better prepared this time around. Through three seasons as quarterback of the Ravens, he has helped them to 35 wins--one less than Miami Dolphins' Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino.
The Chiefs had only allowed 14 turnovers in the 2010 regular season, and they had four in this game. Cassel was sacked three times (once by Ray Lewis and twice by Terrell Suggs) and was intercepted three times. Their only points scored occured in the first quarter. The Chiefs' touchdown was also the most rush yards given up by the Ravens at one time--41 yards by running back Jamal Charles. This was the first touchdown of 30 yards or more allowed in the last 2,484 opponent rushes.
Ravens Flacco had a career postseason high in completion, yards, and touchdowns in this game--he was 25/34 for 265 yards and two touchdowns. The Chiefs were making many Raven drives longer by penalties alone. Chiefs secondary, especially corner back Brandon Flowers, made it hard for Flacco to throw passes down the sidelines, so he had to rely on running back Ray Rice and throw inside to wide receiver Anquan Boldin and tight end Todd Heap. Heap performed well, with a season high ten receptions and 108 yards, making him the first Raven player with 100+ yards receiving. With the Ravens win, the Chiefs lose in the postseason for the 7th straight year. The Ravens will travel to Pittsburgh to face the AFC North Division Champion Steelers next weekend.
Ravens 30
Chiefs 7
The 10-6 Kansas City Chiefs, being the AFC West Division Champions, hosted the 12-4 Baltimore Ravens. Although he watched and learned from his former Patriot teammate Tom Brady, this was Matt Cassel's first ever NFL playoff start. As for Chiefs' offensive coordinator Charlie Weiss and defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel, both formerly employed by the New England Patriots during their Super Bowl runs, they both had experience in this type of playoff pressure. Even Chiefs' head coach, Todd Haley, had been there before; he was on the Arizona Cardinals coaching staff during their 2008 playoff run. But experience on the coaching staff doesn't easily translate to the field.
Seasoned veterans and Ravens Ed Reed, Ray Lewis, and Terrell Suggs were ready to slug it out for sixty minutes. This postseason game marked the 7th playoff appearance for Lewis out of fifteen seasons in the league. The week leading up to the game, Lewis was wearing his 2000 Super Bowl ring, which most likely served as inspiration for the rest of the Ravens. Even quarterback Joe Flacco was better prepared this time around. Through three seasons as quarterback of the Ravens, he has helped them to 35 wins--one less than Miami Dolphins' Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino.
The Chiefs had only allowed 14 turnovers in the 2010 regular season, and they had four in this game. Cassel was sacked three times (once by Ray Lewis and twice by Terrell Suggs) and was intercepted three times. Their only points scored occured in the first quarter. The Chiefs' touchdown was also the most rush yards given up by the Ravens at one time--41 yards by running back Jamal Charles. This was the first touchdown of 30 yards or more allowed in the last 2,484 opponent rushes.
Ravens Flacco had a career postseason high in completion, yards, and touchdowns in this game--he was 25/34 for 265 yards and two touchdowns. The Chiefs were making many Raven drives longer by penalties alone. Chiefs secondary, especially corner back Brandon Flowers, made it hard for Flacco to throw passes down the sidelines, so he had to rely on running back Ray Rice and throw inside to wide receiver Anquan Boldin and tight end Todd Heap. Heap performed well, with a season high ten receptions and 108 yards, making him the first Raven player with 100+ yards receiving. With the Ravens win, the Chiefs lose in the postseason for the 7th straight year. The Ravens will travel to Pittsburgh to face the AFC North Division Champion Steelers next weekend.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Packers Outsoar and Outscore Eagles
January 9, 2011
Packers 21
Eagles 16
This NFC Wild Card matchup is a rematch of Week 1, were the Green Bay Packers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-20. This was their third postseason meeting. The Packers lead the Eagles in All-Time match-ups 24-15. The Packers allowed 320 yards and 20 points to the Eagles in their Week 1 win and have they have scored an average of 18 points themselves per game on teh road this season.
The week before this game, Eagles quarterback Michael Vick received a jersey from his former high school classmate, Lakers Kobe Bryant. The jersey was signed, "Be Epic." This was Vick's first playoff game in six years. Even with a career high 62.6% completion, 3,018 pass yards, 21 touchdowns, and six interceptions this season, Vick had his work cut out for himself.
The Packers ranked #5 in overall defense and ranked #2 in opponents' points per game, with an average of 15.0 points allowed. Vick was sacked three times, the first sack having taken place during the first offensive drive of the game. Vick heavily relied on running back Lesean McCoy, who, although recovered the ball, fumbled it early in the first quarter.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who was successfull in the Week 1 meeting, had a similar game, completing 18/27 for 180 pass yards and three touchdowns. Rodgers spread the ball around, having six receivers including Pro Bowl selection Greg Jennings as offensive threats. Rodgers also used his full backs John Kuhn and Quentin Johnson and running backs Brandon Jackson and James Starks.
Directly following Vick's failed two point conversion attempt to put his Eagles within a field goal of the Packers, line backer Clay Matthews waved to the crowd, as if telling the Eagles and their fans to sing their playoff swan song.
Despite Eagles head coach Andy Reid's 4-1 Wild Card playoff record coming in to the game, the Packers managed to shut them down for the second time this year. This is the Packers' first playoff win since 1997. The Packers will be travelling to Atlanta to face the NFC South Division Champion Falcons next weekend.
Packers 21
Eagles 16
This NFC Wild Card matchup is a rematch of Week 1, were the Green Bay Packers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-20. This was their third postseason meeting. The Packers lead the Eagles in All-Time match-ups 24-15. The Packers allowed 320 yards and 20 points to the Eagles in their Week 1 win and have they have scored an average of 18 points themselves per game on teh road this season.
The week before this game, Eagles quarterback Michael Vick received a jersey from his former high school classmate, Lakers Kobe Bryant. The jersey was signed, "Be Epic." This was Vick's first playoff game in six years. Even with a career high 62.6% completion, 3,018 pass yards, 21 touchdowns, and six interceptions this season, Vick had his work cut out for himself.
The Packers ranked #5 in overall defense and ranked #2 in opponents' points per game, with an average of 15.0 points allowed. Vick was sacked three times, the first sack having taken place during the first offensive drive of the game. Vick heavily relied on running back Lesean McCoy, who, although recovered the ball, fumbled it early in the first quarter.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who was successfull in the Week 1 meeting, had a similar game, completing 18/27 for 180 pass yards and three touchdowns. Rodgers spread the ball around, having six receivers including Pro Bowl selection Greg Jennings as offensive threats. Rodgers also used his full backs John Kuhn and Quentin Johnson and running backs Brandon Jackson and James Starks.
Directly following Vick's failed two point conversion attempt to put his Eagles within a field goal of the Packers, line backer Clay Matthews waved to the crowd, as if telling the Eagles and their fans to sing their playoff swan song.
Despite Eagles head coach Andy Reid's 4-1 Wild Card playoff record coming in to the game, the Packers managed to shut them down for the second time this year. This is the Packers' first playoff win since 1997. The Packers will be travelling to Atlanta to face the NFC South Division Champion Falcons next weekend.
Jets Inch Colts Out of Playoffs By One
January 8, 2011
Jets 17
Colts 16
This is the second time these two teams have met each other in the playoffs in two years, the first being won by the Indianapolis Colts, where they had scored 24 unanswered points and beat the New York Jets 38-17 in teh 2009 AFC Championship game. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has a record 9-10 in post season games, and this one was his nineteenth start.
For the Colts defense, both defensive ends Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney, who had a combined 66 tackles and 24 forced fumbles the last two seasons, were healthy and played the whole game.
Jets' head coach Rex Ryan called this game against the Colts "personal" and had planned a different approach to stopping Manning's efficiency: shut down Manning's key receivers instead of focusing too much defensive energy on blitzing the quarterback--who is one of the best quarterbacks at changing play calls at the line of scrimmage. Jets corner backs and their coverage of Colt wide outs played a big part in their defensive attack, with Antonio Cromartie covering Pierre Garcon and Darrelle Revis covering Reggie Wayne. Revis held Wayne that day to only one catch for minus one yard.
Colts running backs Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes each had at least 13 carries (Rhodes had 14) and their first half play rush yardage was more than their Week 17 play against the Tennessee Titans (First half 116 rush yards, Week 17, 101 rush yards).
Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez had a shaky game, overthrowing his receivers and throwing an interception as well as getting sacked. Jets running backs LaDanian Tomlinson and Sean Green helped Sanchez immensely; Tomlinson had 16 rushes for 82 yards and two touchdowns.
Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri kept them in the game after wide receiver Garcon's score, their only touchdown, in the second quarter. Vinatieri made it from 32, 47, and 50 yards out, the last being what the Colts thought was the game winning field goal. This score would have added to Manning's one other postseason fourth quarter winning drive (he's had 45 in the regular season). Much to the Colts' chagrin, the Jets came back. Jets quarterback Sanchez rallied his teammates when they needed it the most and with a clutch catch made by wide receiver Braylon Edwards, the Jets were within field goal range. With under five seconds left in teh game, kicker Nick Folk nailed a 32 yarder, making him 4 of 5 for lead changing field goals and winning the game for his team.
Deservingly so, the New York Sports Digest headline after the game read, "Folk Yeah!" This was the Colts' first Wild Card loss in playoff history. Jets coach Rex Ryan now has a postseason record of 4-1. The Jets will head to Foxborough next week to face the AFC East Division Champion New England Patriots.
Jets 17
Colts 16
This is the second time these two teams have met each other in the playoffs in two years, the first being won by the Indianapolis Colts, where they had scored 24 unanswered points and beat the New York Jets 38-17 in teh 2009 AFC Championship game. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has a record 9-10 in post season games, and this one was his nineteenth start.
For the Colts defense, both defensive ends Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney, who had a combined 66 tackles and 24 forced fumbles the last two seasons, were healthy and played the whole game.
Jets' head coach Rex Ryan called this game against the Colts "personal" and had planned a different approach to stopping Manning's efficiency: shut down Manning's key receivers instead of focusing too much defensive energy on blitzing the quarterback--who is one of the best quarterbacks at changing play calls at the line of scrimmage. Jets corner backs and their coverage of Colt wide outs played a big part in their defensive attack, with Antonio Cromartie covering Pierre Garcon and Darrelle Revis covering Reggie Wayne. Revis held Wayne that day to only one catch for minus one yard.
Colts running backs Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes each had at least 13 carries (Rhodes had 14) and their first half play rush yardage was more than their Week 17 play against the Tennessee Titans (First half 116 rush yards, Week 17, 101 rush yards).
Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez had a shaky game, overthrowing his receivers and throwing an interception as well as getting sacked. Jets running backs LaDanian Tomlinson and Sean Green helped Sanchez immensely; Tomlinson had 16 rushes for 82 yards and two touchdowns.
Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri kept them in the game after wide receiver Garcon's score, their only touchdown, in the second quarter. Vinatieri made it from 32, 47, and 50 yards out, the last being what the Colts thought was the game winning field goal. This score would have added to Manning's one other postseason fourth quarter winning drive (he's had 45 in the regular season). Much to the Colts' chagrin, the Jets came back. Jets quarterback Sanchez rallied his teammates when they needed it the most and with a clutch catch made by wide receiver Braylon Edwards, the Jets were within field goal range. With under five seconds left in teh game, kicker Nick Folk nailed a 32 yarder, making him 4 of 5 for lead changing field goals and winning the game for his team.
Deservingly so, the New York Sports Digest headline after the game read, "Folk Yeah!" This was the Colts' first Wild Card loss in playoff history. Jets coach Rex Ryan now has a postseason record of 4-1. The Jets will head to Foxborough next week to face the AFC East Division Champion New England Patriots.
Seahawks Dethrone the Super Bowl Champion Saints
January 8 2011
Seahawks 41
Saints 36
For the first time in playoff history, there was a team with a record under .500 competing in the postseason. This team was the 7-9 NFC West Division Champion Seattle Seahawks. They wer going to need all the help they could get to beat last year's Super Bowl winners, the 11-5 New Orleans Saints. At least that's what everyone around the league thought.
The Saints were preparing themselves for the 12th man, Seattle's home field fan advantage, all week. Throughout practices, team meetings and meals in the cafeteria, crowd noise recordings were played. Unfortunately for the Saints, the recordings didn't help enough. The noise of the fans within the Qwest Stadium the day of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game was so distracting the Saints jumped offsides three times.
By halftime, both teams had scored at least 20 points (Seahawks scored 24), making this the second time in playoff history where both teams scored 20 points or more in the first half. The Saints weren't looking like their normal selves on the offensive front. The wide receivers were shut down by the Seahawk secondary and quarterback Drew Brees had to rely on running backs Julius Jones and Reggie Bush. Jones did score two touchdowns though, making him the first player in history to score a touchdown in the playoffs against the team that had released him in the regular season.
Offensively, the Seahawks were on fire. Quarterback Matt Hasselback, who was still injured from the regular season, rallied his squad and drove them down the field to score four touchdowns. Saints penalties as well as big plays made by Seahawk wide receivers Mike Williams and Benjamin Obomanu separated the score differential in the Seahawks' favor. Despite a ten point Saints rally in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks answered back with running back Marshawn Lynch's 67 yard touchdown run, where he broke eight tackles in order to score.
The Saints attempted an end of game comeback, but two things went wrong: their two point conversion attempt and their onside kick the following play. Although an onside kick helped win the Saints the Super Bowl last year against the Indianapolis Colts, this year it didn't. Seahawks tight end John Carlson recovered it, ending the game for the Saints. This marks the fourth on-the-road playoff loss in Saints' franchise history. The Seahawks earn a trip to Chicago to face the NFC North Division Champion Bears next weekend.
Seahawks 41
Saints 36
For the first time in playoff history, there was a team with a record under .500 competing in the postseason. This team was the 7-9 NFC West Division Champion Seattle Seahawks. They wer going to need all the help they could get to beat last year's Super Bowl winners, the 11-5 New Orleans Saints. At least that's what everyone around the league thought.
The Saints were preparing themselves for the 12th man, Seattle's home field fan advantage, all week. Throughout practices, team meetings and meals in the cafeteria, crowd noise recordings were played. Unfortunately for the Saints, the recordings didn't help enough. The noise of the fans within the Qwest Stadium the day of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game was so distracting the Saints jumped offsides three times.
By halftime, both teams had scored at least 20 points (Seahawks scored 24), making this the second time in playoff history where both teams scored 20 points or more in the first half. The Saints weren't looking like their normal selves on the offensive front. The wide receivers were shut down by the Seahawk secondary and quarterback Drew Brees had to rely on running backs Julius Jones and Reggie Bush. Jones did score two touchdowns though, making him the first player in history to score a touchdown in the playoffs against the team that had released him in the regular season.
Offensively, the Seahawks were on fire. Quarterback Matt Hasselback, who was still injured from the regular season, rallied his squad and drove them down the field to score four touchdowns. Saints penalties as well as big plays made by Seahawk wide receivers Mike Williams and Benjamin Obomanu separated the score differential in the Seahawks' favor. Despite a ten point Saints rally in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks answered back with running back Marshawn Lynch's 67 yard touchdown run, where he broke eight tackles in order to score.
The Saints attempted an end of game comeback, but two things went wrong: their two point conversion attempt and their onside kick the following play. Although an onside kick helped win the Saints the Super Bowl last year against the Indianapolis Colts, this year it didn't. Seahawks tight end John Carlson recovered it, ending the game for the Saints. This marks the fourth on-the-road playoff loss in Saints' franchise history. The Seahawks earn a trip to Chicago to face the NFC North Division Champion Bears next weekend.
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