OT: Congratulations to Paul Allen (and the NFC Champ Seahawks)

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Paul Allen raised the 12 man flag.

Then he raised the NFC Championship trophy.


AP Photo/Ted S. Warren

Congratulations!

 

That guy looks like he's getting pushed over.

 

LOL I just noticed that, even though he's wearing a neon green vest. Pretty sure it's a camera man. Or maybe that's why everyone was cheering?

 

He's a good owner and I think he has learned from his mistakes. His last few years have been gems with good decision after good decision. Calculated, good decisions.

I'd like to see him win in both sports this year. It's deserved.

 

Now buy an NHL team and move it here.

 

Give McGowan a lil time. I expect it to happen

 

Ya. I think he realized that when he knew things weren't working, the answer wasn't to try to correct it himself, but to hire people that could. Some owners never learn. He reaping the rewards, and for all the shit that's been tossed at him over the years, I could not be happier for him.

He could be a stunt double for pre-electrical burned, Star Wars "Emperor", but that's beside the point.

 

There has to be more to this than just deciding to take a seat in the back. Owners for years have taken back seat roles and let the football, basketball and baseball people do their jobs. But not all of them have had this amount of success and such a little time. It wouldn't surprise me if he has a formula he is working under. Whatever he is doing, it's working for both organizations

 

I recall reading in his book Idea Man, that he basically admitted to trusting the wrong people, and making what should have been logical business decisions more about his personal, tinkering desires. It sounds like he realized he made a lot of mistakes, and didn't listen to people who knew what they were talking about, and was trying to change that. I've always liked Paul as an owner, and I've always felt he had the best intentions at heart. However, it's clear he is human like everyone else, and he didn't exactly enter the sports business knowing anything more about it than most people. It's been a long learning experience, for a guy who's used to throwing money/power at problems. I'm glad it's all coming together though.

 

Taking a back seat is the last step. Hiring the right people to do the job of GM and coach (etc.) is what he's really done a solid job at. Too many hire guys, and then micro-manage instead of letting them do their job. If they aren't doing the job, you fire them and hire someone who can. He made some really great hires in two separate sports, and THEN took a back seat. And in that respect, he should get a majority of some well deserved credit.

 

I never read it. Thanks for the insight. That was my perception when I commented earlier. And I could not agree with you more, that I believe Allen has always maintained good intentions; but rather than paving a way to hell, he's learned from the past and is leading his teams down the path to the Promise Land. lol

 

I too think he deserves the credit for what is going on if not a great share of the credit. The culture starts with him. And he has made some changes. I absolutely love the two dudes running this organization. McGowan has made the business part a fun thing to follow.

 

LMMFAO OMG I was just gonna post something similar. Well played.

 

Good for the Chickens, but I'll be rooting for the Broncos because that punk hood rat Richard Sherman doesn't deserve a superbowl.

 

Just think if it was Tim Tebow who led a team to the Super Bowl. Oh man...

 

Meh...think of all the players, personal, executives, ownership and fans that do. Don't let that one player cause you to root differently.

 

Well I was pretty indifferent towards the Hawks to begin with. I just wanted to see them beat the 9ers because I hate them, but Shermans shenanigans reminded me that I hate the Chickens (and all Washington teams for that matter).
So I hope Manning destroys them (sorry Paul).

 

Without cable, I'll be watching via my usual semi-legal sites.

 

Has there ever been an owner that has won two championships in one season? Perhaps Jack Kent Cooke when he owned the L*kers and Kings?