I subscribed immediately once I realized who you used to write for. The depth and detail your articles/opinions go into pays for itself. I hope you aren't thinking of retiring soon because I hope to read daily for years to come!
SSJ, thank you for answering my question about JS's potential as a Hall of Fame candidate. I admit, I am very biased and thought he would be an easy yes but your facts have opened my eyes. I did not realize so many deserving candidates were still waiting.
As others have stated, it is your ability to be a fan while at the same time providing a level headed unbiased view that keeps me coming back. The community here is outstanding as well and is also a draw.
Thank you for your excellence in your content. You set the standard.
I found Seaside Joe in its early, pre Substack days. I was immediately drawn to Ken's honest, well researched content and was amazed at his commitment to delivering daily comment. I follow numerous writers covering many subjects and very few provide daily coverage and no one with the depth we get here. He is well worth the pittance his subscription costs.
The followers are the other reason for staying. They are also knowledgeable and courteous with none of the dissension I see on other forums, such as blessing. The world is crazy now and this is my little haven of peace. The followers are so courteous and friendly that when I contemplated a trans Canada RV journey one of them invited me to visit if I reached Nova Scotia. I've since spent several days and nights with he and his family. Weather permitting, I plan to view the Super Bowl at his home! My wife is still stunned that I met someone online like our grandkids do and even more stunned that it worked out so well! Thanks Ken and the whole community.
It's impossible to NOT be a Seahawks fan when we are gifted with such an admirable group of young men. Fans travel to every game, including the international ones! I remember when the Hawks went to London. My daughter went through customs at Heathrow a week after that game and when the agent saw she was from Seattle he said he had been there when the Seahawks arrived, and their opponent. His comment was that the Hawks were polite and enthusiastic in contrast to the other team. The sidelines are contagious, the way the team members support community, the culture of the team as a brotherhood, they are humble, proud, and fun. It's a standout club all around.
When it comes to the Seaside Joe community, there is none better that I've found and I do visit a lot of focused blogs on a variety of topics. I've yet to read a SSJ newsletter that didn't teach me something of value about the game, the players, the league, or draft. I love the live game chats and the observations from the other commenters. The respect in the threads makes it easy to participate knowing even an incorrect observation won't lead to a keyboard battle.
Seattle fans really are gifted with a full experience with the Seahawks.
One of the first thoughts I had after the Seahawks dispatched the Rams was that I expected a home game atmosphere at Levi's Stadium......similar or even more so than 2013 in New Jersey. If Seahawk fans will go coast to coast to support the team, I expect they will make the much shorter trip south. It would be hilarious if the first offensive snap went over Maye's head. Make it so 12's!
It appears I was completely wrong about Kubiak leaving. Didn't think his resume dictated it was time. The question now is who goes with him. He'll want to take the whole Kubiak gang with him, but I'm hoping some of them consider Seattle their home now, and love working with Mike Macdonald. I guess we'll see. With a bunch of new coaches having already filled out their staffs, it could be a difficult hire, unless someone already in the building is the pick.....which is what I think SSJ predicted.
The community here is first class. I left almost every other community I used to participate in. Not worth my time. The folks on here are knowledgeable and tolerant of the contrary minded. I haven't been participating as much lately as a lot has been going on in my life, but I still scroll through the comments each day and always pick up something. Community is important, and never more so than now. I appreciate you all.
How the Seahawks interior o-line will deal with NE's DT's is an interesting question. Are they that much better than the Rams or 9'ers? Maybe. But I think our lads will hold up fine. The coaching staff has had a good plan every week for a while now, so I don't expect anything different this Sunday. The Seahawks have played a lot of very good defenses this year and done ok (Texans, Jags, Rams x 3). I think we'll move the ball ok, so it will be a matter of finishing drives.
SJ, you have figured out how to simultaneously be a Hawks supporter and a true journalist who doesn't let his personal opinions or bias get in the way of fact-based team and player assessments. You add a lot of humor and have an entertaining style as a writer. You often integrate the facts, stats and perspective of someone who's capable of becoming a GM, which I think is rare. IMO, those are some of the reasons you have the very good Substack stats, apart from being true to your beat on the daily.
I think I started to scratch an offseason itch, because Seaside Joe is available every day. But I stayed because of your humility and honesty in what you are continuing to do to hone your craft. You share other great Seahawks resources and don’t try to hoard ideas. Your insights are obviously one of a fan, but you are objective and researched and it shows in draft predictions, roster projections and game analysis. I just renewed my subscription at the Super Joe level and recommend others do what they can to support excellent Seahawks-focused daily journalism. The community you have created is an added bonus. Well done.
As always, what unusual content SSJ provides! This website is so egalitarian: I learn something every time I read, the comments are gracious and positive. If I mispeak in a comment, or am misinformed, so many KIND people help me understand what I misunderstood. Where does that EVEN HAPPEN in our current social ecosystem?? Thanks Joe for sharing how we -- as YOUR community -- behave with each other as we support our team. It IS unusual, it's the way superfans of a club as great as the Seahawks SHOULD get along, (Mike Macd would approve) but today's column made me recognize what a wonderful community SSJ has brought together. Appreciate you, SSJ, appreciate all the commenters on the feed!! I learn so much from y'all....thanks!!! One more game this season: Go Hawks!!!
I honestly had no idea there was anything unique about the Seattle fan. I do know that fan interest has been growing at an amazing rate and that football is established as the number one sport in the nation, and second place is way behind first place. And the gap is widening.
But Seattle? The frontier spirit? I've been shocked to see Seattle go from horse and buggies to a one industry town (Boeing) to a multi prong high tech industry leader. How did that happen? Seattle fans have had more than one team leave Seattle. They are so shell shocked they are always expecting to have their teams poached, stolen, or moved in the middle of the night that they grasp onto a winner when they see it, and hope that cements the franchise to Seattle.
I was going to order a nice new jersey with ‘C SIDE JOE’ on the back (it won’t allow the whole name - too many letters), but my size is sold out in all colours.
Hey I tried.
And ditto to all the comments here about why to subscribe. All of the above and more! In the infamous words of Nike - Just Do It.
I am old enough to remember sports writing before clicks, before outrage theater. This newsletter is a throwback to that era, at least for me. I very much appreciate the work that goes into it, and it's clearly not about money. (I mean, money is nice, but I have rules about not taking a job for the money.)
This particular moment does feel a bit like Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea. We haven't even landed the big fish and already sharks are busy tearing it to pieces. But, heck, I'm from old Seattle. We're used to scraps, to being scrappy, to surprising the world.
I had just subscribed to seahawksdraftblog and was getting hammered for arguing with God when a commenter mentioned how good SSJ was. Suffice to say that I have never looked back.
My feeling for such a strong showing of fans was where the base was established with Pete Carroll building the fun team camaraderie and the success of the Legion of Boom that created a fan base around the globe. Those fans have remained sturdy and with this unexpected season that fan base is alive and growing.
Mike Macdonald - His personal character and leadership have solidified the Hawks into a winner.
These 7 NFL Coaches Put Faith Before Football and Won Championships
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwapUsJDX_0
I subscribed immediately once I realized who you used to write for. The depth and detail your articles/opinions go into pays for itself. I hope you aren't thinking of retiring soon because I hope to read daily for years to come!
SSJ, thank you for answering my question about JS's potential as a Hall of Fame candidate. I admit, I am very biased and thought he would be an easy yes but your facts have opened my eyes. I did not realize so many deserving candidates were still waiting.
As others have stated, it is your ability to be a fan while at the same time providing a level headed unbiased view that keeps me coming back. The community here is outstanding as well and is also a draw.
Thank you for your excellence in your content. You set the standard.
Would you share that post with us (or me), Don? I am intrigued by the subject. johnandpamala@comcast.net
I found Seaside Joe in its early, pre Substack days. I was immediately drawn to Ken's honest, well researched content and was amazed at his commitment to delivering daily comment. I follow numerous writers covering many subjects and very few provide daily coverage and no one with the depth we get here. He is well worth the pittance his subscription costs.
The followers are the other reason for staying. They are also knowledgeable and courteous with none of the dissension I see on other forums, such as blessing. The world is crazy now and this is my little haven of peace. The followers are so courteous and friendly that when I contemplated a trans Canada RV journey one of them invited me to visit if I reached Nova Scotia. I've since spent several days and nights with he and his family. Weather permitting, I plan to view the Super Bowl at his home! My wife is still stunned that I met someone online like our grandkids do and even more stunned that it worked out so well! Thanks Ken and the whole community.
It's impossible to NOT be a Seahawks fan when we are gifted with such an admirable group of young men. Fans travel to every game, including the international ones! I remember when the Hawks went to London. My daughter went through customs at Heathrow a week after that game and when the agent saw she was from Seattle he said he had been there when the Seahawks arrived, and their opponent. His comment was that the Hawks were polite and enthusiastic in contrast to the other team. The sidelines are contagious, the way the team members support community, the culture of the team as a brotherhood, they are humble, proud, and fun. It's a standout club all around.
When it comes to the Seaside Joe community, there is none better that I've found and I do visit a lot of focused blogs on a variety of topics. I've yet to read a SSJ newsletter that didn't teach me something of value about the game, the players, the league, or draft. I love the live game chats and the observations from the other commenters. The respect in the threads makes it easy to participate knowing even an incorrect observation won't lead to a keyboard battle.
Seattle fans really are gifted with a full experience with the Seahawks.
One of the first thoughts I had after the Seahawks dispatched the Rams was that I expected a home game atmosphere at Levi's Stadium......similar or even more so than 2013 in New Jersey. If Seahawk fans will go coast to coast to support the team, I expect they will make the much shorter trip south. It would be hilarious if the first offensive snap went over Maye's head. Make it so 12's!
It appears I was completely wrong about Kubiak leaving. Didn't think his resume dictated it was time. The question now is who goes with him. He'll want to take the whole Kubiak gang with him, but I'm hoping some of them consider Seattle their home now, and love working with Mike Macdonald. I guess we'll see. With a bunch of new coaches having already filled out their staffs, it could be a difficult hire, unless someone already in the building is the pick.....which is what I think SSJ predicted.
The community here is first class. I left almost every other community I used to participate in. Not worth my time. The folks on here are knowledgeable and tolerant of the contrary minded. I haven't been participating as much lately as a lot has been going on in my life, but I still scroll through the comments each day and always pick up something. Community is important, and never more so than now. I appreciate you all.
How the Seahawks interior o-line will deal with NE's DT's is an interesting question. Are they that much better than the Rams or 9'ers? Maybe. But I think our lads will hold up fine. The coaching staff has had a good plan every week for a while now, so I don't expect anything different this Sunday. The Seahawks have played a lot of very good defenses this year and done ok (Texans, Jags, Rams x 3). I think we'll move the ball ok, so it will be a matter of finishing drives.
SJ, you have figured out how to simultaneously be a Hawks supporter and a true journalist who doesn't let his personal opinions or bias get in the way of fact-based team and player assessments. You add a lot of humor and have an entertaining style as a writer. You often integrate the facts, stats and perspective of someone who's capable of becoming a GM, which I think is rare. IMO, those are some of the reasons you have the very good Substack stats, apart from being true to your beat on the daily.
I think I started to scratch an offseason itch, because Seaside Joe is available every day. But I stayed because of your humility and honesty in what you are continuing to do to hone your craft. You share other great Seahawks resources and don’t try to hoard ideas. Your insights are obviously one of a fan, but you are objective and researched and it shows in draft predictions, roster projections and game analysis. I just renewed my subscription at the Super Joe level and recommend others do what they can to support excellent Seahawks-focused daily journalism. The community you have created is an added bonus. Well done.
As always, what unusual content SSJ provides! This website is so egalitarian: I learn something every time I read, the comments are gracious and positive. If I mispeak in a comment, or am misinformed, so many KIND people help me understand what I misunderstood. Where does that EVEN HAPPEN in our current social ecosystem?? Thanks Joe for sharing how we -- as YOUR community -- behave with each other as we support our team. It IS unusual, it's the way superfans of a club as great as the Seahawks SHOULD get along, (Mike Macd would approve) but today's column made me recognize what a wonderful community SSJ has brought together. Appreciate you, SSJ, appreciate all the commenters on the feed!! I learn so much from y'all....thanks!!! One more game this season: Go Hawks!!!
I honestly had no idea there was anything unique about the Seattle fan. I do know that fan interest has been growing at an amazing rate and that football is established as the number one sport in the nation, and second place is way behind first place. And the gap is widening.
But Seattle? The frontier spirit? I've been shocked to see Seattle go from horse and buggies to a one industry town (Boeing) to a multi prong high tech industry leader. How did that happen? Seattle fans have had more than one team leave Seattle. They are so shell shocked they are always expecting to have their teams poached, stolen, or moved in the middle of the night that they grasp onto a winner when they see it, and hope that cements the franchise to Seattle.
How did that happen? I blame grunge. But I would.
Speaking of jersey sales…..
I was going to order a nice new jersey with ‘C SIDE JOE’ on the back (it won’t allow the whole name - too many letters), but my size is sold out in all colours.
Hey I tried.
And ditto to all the comments here about why to subscribe. All of the above and more! In the infamous words of Nike - Just Do It.
Love you SJ. 💙💚🤍
I am old enough to remember sports writing before clicks, before outrage theater. This newsletter is a throwback to that era, at least for me. I very much appreciate the work that goes into it, and it's clearly not about money. (I mean, money is nice, but I have rules about not taking a job for the money.)
This particular moment does feel a bit like Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea. We haven't even landed the big fish and already sharks are busy tearing it to pieces. But, heck, I'm from old Seattle. We're used to scraps, to being scrappy, to surprising the world.
I had just subscribed to seahawksdraftblog and was getting hammered for arguing with God when a commenter mentioned how good SSJ was. Suffice to say that I have never looked back.
Whatever happens next Sunday, it is critical that Seattle nor succumb to the mayhem that engulfed the city the last time the Hawks won a Super Bowl:
https://youtu.be/2FP9I-CPfL4?si=jEiE3fPYI21QmYXA
SSJ is a great community! Appreciate you!
Also, that clip by Thinking Football was awesome. Thanks for sharing.
My feeling for such a strong showing of fans was where the base was established with Pete Carroll building the fun team camaraderie and the success of the Legion of Boom that created a fan base around the globe. Those fans have remained sturdy and with this unexpected season that fan base is alive and growing.