Marshawn

April 22 is beastmode today. Actually it is Marshawn Lynch the star running back of the Seahawks birthday. I believe he turns 29 today. They say that most running backs careers are over by 30 if not sooner; however, beastmode is another character in his own. He could go on for another two years if he wants to.

Why is Marshawn able to go longer than most running backs because he is not like most running backs.  Unlike other backs that get hit by defensive players he hits them. If you watch any of the Seahawk games you can find most of the time it takes at least five defensive players to bring him down.

What helps keep beastmode going is that he does not play a lot during the pre-season, and usually does not practice a lot during the week. He makes sure that his body stays in shape. He does have a problem with his back so if he retires after next season would be that he does not want his back to get into any more trouble. Like every other football player he needs to be sure that he can live a healthy life after football.

In other Seahawks news yesterday (Tuesday) the 2015 NFL football schedule came out. They have five prime time games and three of them are on the road. They start the season playing the St.Louis Rams on the road. Also, the football season is starting a little bit later. I figure it must because Labor Day is later as well. Usually the season starts a week after Labor Day. I guess we can all check our calendars.

Football season though is still a ways off. The season starts with the New England Patriots facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in 148 days. It is hard to imagine; however, we still have the college draft coming up next week and then voluntary practices.

For me though I will be watching baseball in the meantime.