Seahawks promote Will Herring to starting linebacker spot
Will Herring took an unconventional path from high-school option quarterback to college safety to NFL linebacker. He'll replace injured Leroy Hill on Sunday against the 49ers.
By Percy Allen
Seattle Times staff reporter
Will Herring made a name for himself as a special-teams maniac since the Seahawks selected him in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft.When you're a backup linebacker, you get work any way you can.
Playing on punts, punt returns, kickoffs and kickoff returns is hard work, but has paid big dividends. It gave Herring a chance to hone his defensive skills.
"I've come a long ways in a short time," said Herring, a three-year starting quarterback at Opelika High School in Alabama and a three-year starting free safety at Auburn.
FAH
ReplyDeleteSubstance
ReplyDeleteMaybe not.
ReplyDeleteClose though.
ReplyDeleteAlways time for good substance
ReplyDeleteWill Herring has maximized his talent.
ReplyDeleteJGT...
ReplyDeletesince you bring so much traffic to the MA.... have they approached you about a raise?
Who do we need to write in the MA org? We can start a grass roots effort... if not a raise at LEAST a gulfstream to take you to all away games???
all the best to will..
ReplyDeleteshows you what a little "will" power can do...
Thank you.. Thank you... I am here all week... try the veal...
Well, dang. I was busy posting on the other thread that Herring was starting and JGT sneaked a new one in! I've been scooped!
ReplyDeleteHere's a link to the whole article:
ReplyDeleteHerring
Good article. I wish Will Herring the best. He shows what hard work and believing in yourself can do.
ReplyDeleteLaugh at yourself and watch others smile.
ReplyDeleteO to be wise as the years turns to decades
I am wise I just know it but
I just can’t seem to find the STUFF
When I was young I already knew it all but
now that I am older I have many doubts.
I have acquired wisdom over time but
I keep wondering when is the STUFF going to kick in.
I have felt a little wisdom every now and then like
When my grand daughter asked “how did you get to be so old?”
I lowered my voice as if imparting a valuable secret and said through not dying, that is the trick
I am a wisdom keeper but only because
I cant’ find the STUFF
So don’t despair my young friends some day you will hold the wisdom
But dang it where is the SUTFF
Herring who used to not see a pump fake that he wouldn't bite on now a starter in the NFL.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad for him.
That was good stuff to impart to the younguns on this blog.
ReplyDeleteWill Herring was a good player and a good Auburn man. He played some as a freshman and was a hard working blue collar type of guy. It is good to see his hard work paying off.
ReplyDeletei believe Mr. Herring is the AU record-holder for career starts.
ReplyDeleteEddie,
ReplyDeleteI remember the PA guy at Ooltewah for basketball always would say "traaaaaaaaavling". It would drive crazy until we just starting saying "George Raaaaaaaaaaavling".
I also remember the Owls having this big red headed guy who lit us up for a bunch of points.
Will Herring is starting at linebacker in the NFL. The whole world has gone crazy! Is Dontarrious Thomas even still playing in the NFL?
ReplyDeleteBut much congrats to him. He was always a good tackler. Atta boy.
Aren't the Herrings from Opelika?
ReplyDeleteTheir dad is chiropractor, right?
Will is the pride of Opelika H.S.
ReplyDeleteAdam Herring is from Springdale, Arkansas.
RK- I can still here the Basketball PA guy. The red headed guy you speak of, i'm trying to think of who it was, maybe Lameth O'Neal, i'm not sure.
ReplyDeleteI got in a big argument at the LA Tech game about Adam and Will being brothers. I mean, how could they not be? They're both white defenders who wore a number in the 30s. They even look alike on the field. Needless to say, I was ignorant.
ReplyDeleteO no u didn't Hornet.
ReplyDeleteouch.
I don't remember his name, we just called him Opie.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Herring's, everyone remember Reggie Herring when he was at Arkansas a few years back just out of nowhere saying we played a Merry Christmas schedule and they had played a tough schedue and they were going to beat us?
ReplyDeleteEddie and RK:
ReplyDeleteMaybe the red-headed guy was Red Herring.
Sorry--I couldn't help it.
did yall know each game is sponsored now? crazy. i found this on the practice notes on www.auburntigers.com:
ReplyDelete"Saturday's game will kick off at 6:45 p.m. CT from Jordan-Hare Stadium. The game, which is sponsored by Verizon Wireless, will be televised by ESPN2."
Verizon? seriously?
Scottie B- Trooper Towels have NO DROPS on them.
ReplyDeletei figured Eddie. wait, seriously, they're selling those?
ReplyDeletethe Osmose Pressure Treated Wood commercial popped in my head when i typed that.
Scottie B- I need to check my tickets. I actually think they printed those on the tickets. Since the game will be sponsored by Verizon, does that mean that we will have Verizon service there during the game?? AT&T service sucks, but I had my problems with Verizon and Auburn on gameday before.
ReplyDeleteScottie- They are definitely selling them. A couple of students came up with the idea, got Trooper's permision and they will donate a portion of the proceeds to charities of Trooper's desire. Trooper has said he is going to spread the wealth among different charities. Cool deal. Good reason to buy one. I saw them during the MSU game.
ReplyDeleteWasn't Adam Herring born in Auburn when Reggie was linebackers' coach at AU?
ReplyDeleteOr was he born in Fort Worth when Reggie went to TCU to be Sully's DC?
Designer of said towel: my nephew.
ReplyDeleteHe did it for two frat bros.
Verizon sponsoring a football game doesn't sound bad. Think about it. There are worse companies that could be doing it.
ReplyDeleteWow, there is a http://www.troopertowels.com/
ReplyDeleteEddie,
ReplyDeleteI have Verizon and I get great reception during the day in Auburn and at the game. My sister and I take turns calling each other every time Auburn scores (if she doesn't get to come to the game.)
Evidently you can follow the Trooper Towel on Facebook and Twitter. This world is strange and confusing to me.
ReplyDeleteCan you get the towels at one of the bookstores or do we have to order them?
ReplyDeleteCincy- Good to hear. I haven't had Verizon in awhile. Verizon is great everywhere else that I had it except the lines would get jammed bad for me at Auburn.
ReplyDeleteCincy- According to the people selling them, you will be able to purchase them at the bookstore, only $5.
ReplyDeleteEddie,
ReplyDeleteThanks! I will definitely have to stock up on a few for my clan.
Hmmm, I wonder if the inventor of the Trooper Towel also invented the pet rock. By they way, if you want to buy a pet rock, just give me a call.
ReplyDeletei should've known that Jet somehow (though indirectly) had a connection to this towel thing. he's everywhere!
ReplyDeleteScottie- Is Jet the charity????
ReplyDeleteScottie B,
ReplyDeletewhat's the ETA on NO DROPS Trooper Towels being printed..
Trooper is now live on JOX
ReplyDeleteCincy-I bought one last week while standing around waiting on Tiger Walk. $5.00 is the price.
ReplyDeleteI may have to go into the do it yourself Trooper Towel business. Yes, send me $19.95 and I will send you a white towel and a sharpie.
ReplyDeletePF, Ball State....but no need to undercut Troop's charities. that's a fast turn around.
ReplyDeleteOff to get a manicure and pedicure. I may not feel good for the game, but dang if my toes and fingers won't look good! Gotta have nice fingernails to wave my Trooper Towel!!!
ReplyDeleteCincy, enjoy. if you can't feel your best at least look it!
ReplyDeleteI wish it would go to the ElTurbo Room and Board Fund ... but alas, no.
ReplyDeleteI'm just trying to get one for free ... it will do better than my wash rag I brought the game Saturday.
Hey, I should read before I post. Finished up the last thread, posted, the went d'oh!
ReplyDeleteJet, $5 bucks for charity, and you're looking for a handout. You're more of a miser than me.
ReplyDeleteWhat?
ReplyDeleteAre we all lost in the meerkat looking at the sidelines?
12 mins between posts is too long.
Pick up the pace!
Crickets
ReplyDeleteno one speak to the bammer!
ReplyDelete...sigh...
ReplyDeleteWar Eagle fly down t h e f i e l...
*chirp
ReplyDelete*chirp
*chirp
Sensi is just waiting on someone to respond so he can give them a 36-0 response.
ReplyDeleteSensi, somehow your avatar has taken a wrong turn.
ReplyDeletesince we have been told to be nice to Sensi i will oblige.....gggrrr.
ReplyDeleteDidn't they used to burn Bammers at the stake? Or was that witches?
ReplyDeleteEither way, I hate it when people burn my steak.
Burned steak - a specialty of Waffle Houses across America...
ReplyDeleteHABOTN CAP UPDATE!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletewe finally have embroidery started! we got almost 2 weeks behind but luckily our caps are finally on the docket. for those who will be in AU on saturday let me know and i will deliver yours to you for the game at a hottie tailgate location. if not, i'll mail it to you on monday! :)
so exciting! again, sorry for the delay. i did order a few extras so if you didn't get one let me know. first come first served.
Yeah, Steve. I was looking for one of a man who shot himself in the foot, but my wife said it should be in the head because I was "stupid enough" to pick against Auburn.
ReplyDeleteI should find that one of Sylvester the cat's son with the bag over his head.
I take Sensi's warning of impending doom as a valid opinion. There are reasons to like West Virginia's chances. That being said, what color of feathers do you prefer, Sensi?
ReplyDeletedid i miss something? tar & feathering Sensi?
ReplyDeleteAh, it is just Sensi tempered the optimism a bit. I think he is keeping things in perspective. I mean, how many seasons would you think bragging about beating Louisiana Tech and Mississippi State was a good idea?
ReplyDeleteSensi is an idiot.
ReplyDeleteI mean that in the most respectful way, of course.
Just kidding man, you're not an idiot, you're just wrong.
ReplyDeleteAnd I think if West Virginia wins Saturday, others will be choosing their favor color for feathers.
ReplyDeleteSnacks ... I'm just broke. ElTurbo livin' the high life at AU, Stewardess turns 16 next week, expects a car, needs a dress for the homecoming dance, and a suit because she's in the homecoming court. Mrs. Jet has variety of projects to do around the Hangar, each of which has associated cost.
ReplyDeleteI'm still in a depression. Or least I'm depressed.
But then I think about WTC, and I didn't spent three grand on a couch that one of you guys will burn Saturday night after we win.
I will be here to take the licks if I am wrong.
ReplyDeleteI hope I am.
I'll change my avatar to a man in the stocks for a week if so.
If not, I'll find the bag over my head one.
All you guys are a bunch of idiots.
ReplyDeleteBut we aren't puppets, Michael.
ReplyDeletebetter to be an idiot or a puppet?
ReplyDeleteintriguing.
I can feel TMOA coming on.
ReplyDeleteIdiots have villages.
ReplyDeletePuppets get thrown in a box.
Just saying...
By the way, how did Nick Fairley end up being second team? I suppose it is the assignment grade.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you see that, Steve?
ReplyDeleteA great philosopher once said "Well, shake it up baby now
ReplyDelete, twist and shout
come on, come on, come, come on baby now
, come on and work it on out". Sensi, you did well.
I read it somewhere the other day. Blanc and Ricks will be the starters.
ReplyDeleteI bet they plan to rotate those guys as much as possible.
ReplyDeleteIt also said Fairley played sparingly against MSU. I didn't recall seeing him at all.
ReplyDeleteI see where Todd has dropped to the number 5 rated QB in the SEC. He is one spot ahead of some dude named Tebow. Stats, we don't need no stinkin stats.
ReplyDeleteLET'S BURN WTC'S COUCH.
ReplyDeleteI think jhag should light it. Leave the Murano out of this, though.
kick the tires & light the fires big daddy!
ReplyDeleteI feel like Steve has Sensi's back. Only a Bammer would have a Bammer's back.
ReplyDeleteBurn him.
ReplyDeleteI love you guys.
ReplyDeleteSensi,
ReplyDeleteI've got your back also. I don't think you are right, but you could be. On second thought, forget the first part of the first part posted by the party of the first part. Did someone say something about a party?
Hahaha, there is just a big difference between picking who you want to win and who will win.
ReplyDeleteBurn him!
ReplyDeleteDo we burn him at the party of the first part?
ReplyDeleteI also find it very interesting that West Virginia supposedly has some very good pass rushers. The thing is, to pass rush, you have to know where the ball is. I think that is a major reason we haven't had a sack yet.
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, I thought we were burning couches.
ReplyDeleteI would gladly let you all burn my couch. I hate that thing.
ReplyDeleteSteve,
ReplyDeleteWasn't your prediction like 56 to 14 AU just a couple of days ago? Are you trying to talk yourself out of that now?
i got mad luv for Sensi, but i hope his prediction gets ran over like Ben Tate on a 160 lb. defensive back.
ReplyDeleteI thought we were burning Bammers.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'm confused.
If not, then change me yelling "Burn Him!" to me yelling "(Kevis) Burnam!"
That reminds me, Steve. This may have already been discussed, but did anybody else notice how often AU's offense fooled FSN's cameras last week? They must have lost sight of the ball 6 or 7 times.
ReplyDeleteAnd what do you burn beside Bammers? MORE BAMMERS, and couches, and witches!!
ReplyDelete...and if Sensi weighs the same as a duck...
ReplyDeleteIV, It was AU56, WV10 unrealistically. Realistically AU42, WV24. Just because I support Sensi doesn't mean I agree with him.
ReplyDelete... he's made of wood
ReplyDelete...and therefore...
ReplyDeleteScott C, that seems to be the norm for a Malzahn offense. I noticed it with Tulsa in their bowl game. I also noticed that TV occasionally missed a play because they were going so quick. It is irritating to watch, but I love the results.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, it is wonderful to have an offense where the talk is so different. Every year we use to wonder if we would open the playbook, close the playbook, peek in or whatever. Malzahn is pretty simple. He is always adding to the book so expect anything. Well, anything other than him saying we need to simplify the offense and get back to fundamentals. That won't happen.
he's a real boy?
ReplyDeleteSteve,
ReplyDeleteI wasn't considering your Sensi support in my previous remark, I was noticing that in your continuing posts analyzing WV, you seem to be making a stronger case each time about their strengths and our weaknesses. Almost as if you are expecting a much closer game than you first predicted, maybe that you are unsure about even your 42 to 24 call.
Jay G is a bammer!!!! Only A bammer would predict us to win by less than three touchdowns! All you guys are bammers!
ReplyDeleteI'll have a gallon of diesel in the truck Saturday after the game. Just sayin'.
ReplyDeleteSensi turned me into a newt.
ReplyDeleteBut I got better.
ReplyDeleteI must admit that after reading up on WV, I am more impressed with them. There are lots of things to like about that team.
ReplyDeleteWhy do I think we win? Ben Tate and the offensive line. Their defensive line is pretty good, but they have some injuries.
Also, our defensive line against their younger offensive line looks like a winner too.
This gets into my cruitin concern. The most important players are linemen, not star runningbacks. We need more quality linemen.
Is that enough to burn a couch full of Bammer witches?
ReplyDeleteOkay Steve, now what is your prediction after all of your research on WV?
ReplyDeleteIt only takes a spark to get a fire going....
ReplyDeletePretty sure that's the only time anybody's worked the opening line to a hymn into a discussion on burning couches.
ReplyDeleteYeah, and the brooms will probably help with ignition.
ReplyDeleteSteve, the WVU Rivals guy breaks down the Mountaineers for ya. it's the Wednesday, hour 2.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.wani1400.com/ITAT/Archives.aspx
I will stick with Auburn 42, West Virginia 24. West Virginia is a lot different this time around. They are more of a passing team than a running team. Fortunately, I really like our secondary.
ReplyDeleteThanks scottie b. I am going to listen while I work.
ReplyDeleteNot making fun of you Steve I promise because I like reading your posts, but either you knew exactly what you were talking about in your first prediction or you spent alot of wasted time in research if your prediction is the same now.
ReplyDeleteI love me some IV. Preach on Brother.
ReplyDeleteIt's the first time you have loved me.
ReplyDeleteIn case anybody feels like doing some stat reading:
ReplyDeleteSEC stats
With the exception of last year, I've really enjoyed looking at these each week during football season.
J-Z are you going to tumpka Friday night? I am headed back to AA.
ReplyDeleteI have a box of railroad flares too, if that helps any.
ReplyDeleteI've go a railroad.
ReplyDeleteI use it to ship goats for Michael.
ReplyDeleteNope...got soccer practice until 7 with my daughter. They owe me some updowns from the game last week.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can stop by Jet's and pick up some jet fuel (and the rest of the words to the hymn).
ReplyDeleteIs Mrs J-Z involved in this soccer team? If she is I know who will be doing the up-downs at practice.
ReplyDelete"Uh...no," he says uncomfortably.
ReplyDeleteIV, I have learned a lot more about West Virginia, but I am still convinced we will win fairly easily.
ReplyDeletePS, I never stop learning more about an opponent. I just hasn't seen anything that would change my mind so far.
ReplyDeleteIf only there were someone here besides me to see the irony in j-z making anyone do anything for poor performance on a soccer field!
ReplyDeleteI just want them to learn from my mistakes. Those who can, play. Those who can't, coach.
ReplyDeleteI guess they're too young for you to teach them the part about not drinking before games.
ReplyDelete12 step programs are a mandatory part of the j-z coaching experience.
ReplyDeleteRight on SteveFC.
ReplyDeleteWell...there's that and I have encouraged them not to slip off and go smoke a cigarette during halftime.
ReplyDeleteis this the hymn, j-z?
ReplyDeleteIt only takes a spark to get a fire going
And soon all near the couch can warm up to its glowing
That's how it is with God's love for Auburn
Once you've experienced it
You spread your love to everyone
You want to pass it on
What a wondrous time is fall when all the trees are turning
The football games are on, and that's just what we're yearning.
That's how it is with God's love for Auburn
Once you've experienced it
You want to sing, War Eagle all day,
You want to pass it on
I wish for you my friend, this happiness that I've found
You can come join in, it matters not where you're bound, as long as it isn't T-loser.
I'll shout it from the mountain tops
WARRRRR EAGLE!!! HEY!!!
The joy of Auburn has come to me
I want to pass it on
That's good THT. Did 2.0 teach you how to do that?
ReplyDeleteThat's nice right there THT. I'm going to bring my guitar to the game Saturday and serenade our tailgate with that.
ReplyDeleteScottie, I was never prouder than when my daughter wound up with the #13 jersey this year.
Did you know Bob Marley sang "Pass it on". It is NOT the same song THT based his on.
ReplyDeleteWait, there's no reference to couches in there. Back to the drawing board THT.
ReplyDeleteHow about the second line J-Z?
ReplyDeleteAnother oldie but good was home much we use to hear about the opponent putting eight or nine in the box. Man, I would love for West Virginia to do that.
ReplyDelete"Hell on Patricks, The Sequel"
ReplyDeleteThere's also Ben Harper's "Gonna Burn One Down". That's a perennial favorite of mine.
ReplyDeleteWhoops.
ReplyDeleteSo Steve wants the Mountaineers to put 8 or 9 in his box?
ReplyDeleteDid he really just say that?
J-Z, you have been spending to much time researching WV and you just missed it.
ReplyDeleteUh, j-z...that Ben Harper song ain't about couches. However, if you sit on a couch doused with diesel fuel and do what he's talking about, it could get interesting.
ReplyDeletej-z, the couch is burning in the first verse!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, sort of, not really, to Eddie and Scottie B for their non-Beasley 88 posts while I was in Raleigh today. Ya just can't find good help these days.
Just kidding gents. It is pretty retarded, but it is what i do. And the Monk in me won't let me stop.
I wished they would put 11 in the box.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you do dirty old man.
ReplyDeleteWould it be too much to ask to have a little Deep Purple Burn playing over the loudspeakers at J-H instead of the Jovi guy?
ReplyDeleteNo wonder you made a deuce on the ACT, J-Zhag.
ReplyDeleteA reference to the warmth generated by a flaming couch is in the second line of the song.
THT, I tried to get to the 88th post for you but I was researching WV.
ReplyDeleteOh yes. If they put 8 or 9 in the box they are dead in so many ways. First, because we are very quick to get the ball outside. Second, because Todd has already proven he can burn teams deep.
ReplyDeleteAnd third may be the most important. Even with 8 or 9 in the box, Ben Tate will likely still get his yards. Tate isn't Superman, but Superman isn't no Ben Tate. Tate is doing some Ronnie Brown/Jason Allen type running. Yes Jason, you were where you were suppose to be, but it really didn't matter.
The State game was replayed last night, and I noticed that the Bullies used a 3-3-5 alignment frequently.
ReplyDeleteJ-Z, watch it. You are on the way to being a dirty old man also, if you are lucky.
ReplyDeletebtw, picked up a couple of AU license plates at DMV today!!! Our vehicles will look soooooo much better now!
ReplyDeleteProvided you don't drive a Murano, THT.
ReplyDeleteTHT are yours special vanity tags like we can get in AL? If so, what did you have put on yours?
ReplyDeleteYeah...Muranos are chick cars.
ReplyDeletecrap THT. i let you down. don't know how. but i feel like i did. i will now cuss Sensi to make up for it.
ReplyDeleteHATE BAMA.
IV - our AU plates just have the orange/blue AU logo on the left, 4 characters in the middle, and then a small vertical
ReplyDeleteA
U
on the far right. I didn't get mine personalized. But maybe I will for the car due for a tag in October.
either 1957 or H8UA
ReplyDeletealthough both are probably already taken.
Sounds good THT, My AL AU plate, old style,is personalized with CLH IV on it. I couldn't get Mrs, IV to get one. WE will get the new AU plates in May of next year, maybe I can talk her into one then. She is a true Auburn girl, just old fashioned at times.
ReplyDeleteThis is nice!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zbw4QLROeQ&feature=related
^$@#!&$^(!@^%@#%^$(&% SENSI!
ReplyDeleteSee, I even cuss myself!
Someone! Anyone! Give me some of the koolaid!
Sensi, Try SteveFC's Koolaid.
ReplyDeleteDon't look to me for kool-aid, Sensi. Each day closer to the game I get more and more worried. WV's QB + Devine scares me. My gallbladder is tied in knots.
ReplyDeleteDidn't Jan Terri attend U. Alabama?
ReplyDeleteMy gallbladder would be tied in a knot also, if I had one.
ReplyDeleteSensi, I got my Kool-Aid from the do-it-yourself link in my previous post.
ReplyDeleteIs anyone going to pull for Tennessee? Personally I would love to see Florida break the century mark in scoring.
ReplyDeleteI also lack a spleen and a thyroid. I am operating on the bare minimum.
ReplyDeleteJayGT - you referenced Texas Lolo, which made me wonder, whatever happened to Buck, the very first Hottie poster? And who is this Texas Lolo who I don't recall posting but who still passes along nuggets?
ReplyDeleteSteve, I am going to pull for both of them to lose.
ReplyDeleteyes, I'm pulling for the Vols, even though I love Tim Tebow. I generally pull for teams on AU's schedule over teams not on AU's schedule, with one notable exception, of course.
ReplyDeleteKEEPING THE HATE ALIVE!
Wow, IV, that's a lot of organ removal. Sounds like now you're all heart!
ReplyDeleteNo THT, I am alot of stomach.
ReplyDelete100 + 88 coming up. It's just not the same.
ReplyDeletewell, I'm that, too, IV. And I didn't have to lose any organs to get there.
ReplyDeleteJay G - No, Jan Terri did not attend Alabama. But she did date Bear Bryant.
ReplyDeletehello hotties!
ReplyDeleteIs it puppet hour??
I also don't have a pipe organ.
ReplyDeleteIt's Puppet Hour somewhere, 2.0, so let the nonsense flow if you are feeling it!
ReplyDeleteHey notice to the Bammers:
ReplyDeleteGiving Nick Saban "credit" for "winning" two national championships in RECRUITING is BS
Burn Bama Burn.
Hey 2.0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Long time no talkie.
ReplyDeleteWow, there she is. I've missed you 2.0. How are things in the land of Columbus?
ReplyDeleteI think "date" is a misnomer for what Jan Terri did to Bear Bryant.
ReplyDeleteI demand a Get Down Goblin mashup with the Slap Chop remix.
ReplyDeleteWhere did Jan Terri Saban go to school - WV?
ReplyDeleteHey THT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Long time no transfersies.
ReplyDelete