Russell Wilson Watch: Updated Jan. 16
January 13, 2013
Atlanta 30, Seattle 28
Atlanta's Matt Bryant drilled a 49-yard field goal with eight seconds remaining to provide the margin of victory in the Falcons' 30-28 victory over Seattle in the National Football Conference semifinals Sunday.
The Falcons controlled the first half and led 20-0 at the break, but Russell Wilson '07 engineered a spirited comeback that enabled the Seahawks to take a 28-27 lead on Marshawn Lynch's 2-yard run and Ryan Longwell's point-after at 0:31 of the fourth period.
Wilson completed 24 of 36 passes for 385 yards and two touchdowns (QB Rating 109.1) and rushed seven times for 60 yards and another score.
The Seahawks end their season 12-6.
For the season, Wilson completed 252 of 393 passes for 3,188 yards and 26 touchdowns against only 10 interceptions. His QB rating was 100.0
He also rushed 94 times for 489 yards and 4 scores.
Please enjoy the following articles:
Danny O'Neil, Seattle Times, Jan. 16
Danny O'Neil, Seattle Times
Mark Sessler, Around the League
Doug Roberson, Atlanta Journal Constitution
Mike Barber, Richmond Times-Dispatch
Atlanta 30, Seattle 28
Atlanta's Matt Bryant drilled a 49-yard field goal with eight seconds remaining to provide the margin of victory in the Falcons' 30-28 victory over Seattle in the National Football Conference semifinals Sunday.
The Falcons controlled the first half and led 20-0 at the break, but Russell Wilson '07 engineered a spirited comeback that enabled the Seahawks to take a 28-27 lead on Marshawn Lynch's 2-yard run and Ryan Longwell's point-after at 0:31 of the fourth period.
Wilson completed 24 of 36 passes for 385 yards and two touchdowns (QB Rating 109.1) and rushed seven times for 60 yards and another score.
The Seahawks end their season 12-6.
For the season, Wilson completed 252 of 393 passes for 3,188 yards and 26 touchdowns against only 10 interceptions. His QB rating was 100.0
He also rushed 94 times for 489 yards and 4 scores.
Please enjoy the following articles:
Danny O'Neil, Seattle Times, Jan. 16
Danny O'Neil, Seattle Times
Mark Sessler, Around the League
Doug Roberson, Atlanta Journal Constitution
Mike Barber, Richmond Times-Dispatch
January 6, 2013
Seattle 24, Washington 14
Quarterback Russell Wilson '07 and the Seattle Seahawks scored a come-from-behind 24-14 victory over the Washington Redskins January 6 to advance to the second round of the National Football Conference playoffs. The Seahawks play the Atlanta Falcons Sunday at 1pm on FOX. Read on for details on the playoffs game and past games this season.
Seattle fell behind the Skins 14-0, then scored 24 unanswered points to improve their record to 12-5 and win its first road playoff game since 1983.
Despite a heavy rush all afternoon, Wilson completed 15 of 26 passes for 187 yards and one touchdown (to former Varina High School and Penn State star Michael Robinson). Wilson also rushed 8 times for 67 yards and threw a key block on a touchdown run by Marshawn Lynch that sealed the victory.
Article in the January 11 Wall Street Journal.
Media Gallery with photos of Russell while a student at Collegiate on this website. Photographers include Andrew Garrigue, Elizabeth Cogar, Taylor Dabney and others. Photos may be used with permission from Collegiate: contact ecogar@collegiate-va.org. We ask that credit be given to Collegiate School, Richmond, VA.
Bleacher Report, Jan. 8: Making the Case for Russell Wilson as the NFL's Rookie of the Year
Please enjoy pieces by Eric Kolenich and Paul Woody in the January 7 Richmond Times-Dispatch and by Danny O'Neil and Jerry Brewer in the Seattle Times.
Wilson is the recipient of the 2012 Steve Largent Award, an honor determined by a vote of the Seahawks players. The award is given annually to the player who best exemplifies the spirit, dedication, and integrity of the Seahawks and is named after Seahawks Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent, the award's first recipient (1989).
Please enjoy this Jan. 4 column from cnnsi.com about RW1 and these page 1 pieces in the Jan. 5 Richmond Times-Dispatch by Michael Phillips and Arthur Utley.
(Wilson, who starred at Collegiate, N.C. State, and Wisconsin, was the Seahawks' third-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. He earned the starting spot during the pre-season and has held forth ever since. Behind his leadership, Seattle finished the regular season 11-5, earned a wild-card berth in the National Football Conference playoffs, and will face the Washington Redskins (10-6) Sunday in D.C.) (4:30 p.m. on FOX).
Please check "Russell Wilson Watch, 2012" for the latest updates on his performances, news and feature stories from the media around the country, and videos. Seattle 20, St. Louis 13
12/30/12
Russell Wilson completed 15 of 19 passes for 250 yards and one touchdown and rushed 10 times for 58 yards and another score as the Seahawks remained undefeated (8-0) at home. Wilson, whose quarterback rating was 136.3, passed 10 yards to fullback Michael Robinson (Varina High School graduate) for a third-quarter TD, then ran one yard for the winning score with 1:45 remaining in the game.
Please read the following columnists from the Seattle Times: Steve Kelley, Danny O'Neil
Seattle 42, San Francisco 13
12/23/12
Russell Wilson completed 15 of 21 passes for 171 yards and four touchdowns as the Seahawks throttled the 49ers on a rainy Sunday night before a national television audience. He also rushed six times for 29 yards and converted 11 of 12 third-down and four of four red zone opportunities.
The Seahawks improved to 10-5. The 49ers are 10-4-1.
Please enjoy Danny O'Neil's piece on Russell in the December 23 Seattle Times as well as the game story from cnn.com.
Please enjoy also Jerry Brewer's column that appeared in the December 24 Seattle Times, Judy Bauttista's column that appeared in the December 25 New York Times and Steve Kelley's December 26 Seattle Times article.
Seattle 50, Buffalo 17
12/16/12
Russell Wilson accounted for four touchdowns and 297 yards as the Seahawks won their fourth straight game an improved their record to 9-5.
Wilson rushed nine times for 92 yards and three TD's and completed 14 of 23 passes for 205 yards and a 4-yard scoring strike to Zach Miller.
Wilson's quarterback rating was 104.4 in the game played at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Please check out the Seattle Times piece and photo gallery that appeared shortly after the conclusion of the game as well as the game summary on si.com.
Danny O'Neil, the Seahawks' beat reporter with the Seattle Times, touts Wilson as a candidate for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Seattle Times columnist Steve Kelley touts Wilson as the NFL Rookie of the Year.
Please enjoy this piece from the December 21 Richmond Times-Dispatch, and this video clip about the Aston and Russell Wilson's weekly visit to the Seattle Children' Hospital.
Seattle 58, Arizona 0
12/9/12
Russell Wilson completed 7 of 13 passes for 148 yards and 1 touchdown against 1 interception as the Seattle Seahawks dispatched the visiting Arizona Cardinals 58-0 at CenturyLink Field.
Please check out the game story on espn.com and a feature from seattletimes.com.
More from seattletimes.com and from Wilson's weekly video interview with local media.
And check out this entertaining video clip.
Seattle 23, Chicago 17 (overtime)
12/1/12
Wilson named NFL offensive player of the week.
Please enjoy also this story from the seattletimes.com.
Other current articles about Wilson...
Seahawks beat Vikings 30-20
11/5/12
On Sunday, Nov. 4, the Seahawks took on the Minnesota Vikings on their home field in Seattle, and Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes -- in the first half. Read more...
Russell Wilson's maturity on full display in win over Vikings
Posted Nov. 4 in Seattle Times
Seahawks hand Lions last-minute win
10/30/12
While the Seahawks lost to the Detroit Lions in a close game on Sunday -- 28-24, Russell Wilson continues to get good press for his offensive game. NFL Rapid Reports called him "a bright spot" and many touted his season-high of 35 passes, 25 complete for 236 yards. To learn more about Sunday's game, check out these stories:
"Notebook: Focus on pass puts Russell Wilson in fascinating rhythm, Seattle quarterback throws a season-high 35 times"
Posted by The News Tribune, Oct. 29
"Monday metatarsal musings"
Posted on Seahawks site, Oct. 29
NEXT GAME: Sunday, Nov. 4 vs. Vikings, in Seattle, 4:05pm EST
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For the past couple of weeks, Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson has been the target of naysayers and critics who have suggested that the Seahawks turn over the starting job to Matt Flynn, their highly touted free-agent acquisition. This afternoon (October 14) at CenturyLink Field, Wilson silenced the doubters.
The 5-10, 210-pound rookie threw two touchdown passes in the final 7:31, the second a 46-yard strike to Sidney Rice 1:18 from the end to stun the visiting New England Patriots 24-23. Wilson completed 16 passes in 27 attempts for 293 yards and three scores. He did not surrender an interception.
Seattle 24, Washington 14
Quarterback Russell Wilson '07 and the Seattle Seahawks scored a come-from-behind 24-14 victory over the Washington Redskins January 6 to advance to the second round of the National Football Conference playoffs. The Seahawks play the Atlanta Falcons Sunday at 1pm on FOX. Read on for details on the playoffs game and past games this season.
Seattle fell behind the Skins 14-0, then scored 24 unanswered points to improve their record to 12-5 and win its first road playoff game since 1983.
Despite a heavy rush all afternoon, Wilson completed 15 of 26 passes for 187 yards and one touchdown (to former Varina High School and Penn State star Michael Robinson). Wilson also rushed 8 times for 67 yards and threw a key block on a touchdown run by Marshawn Lynch that sealed the victory.
Article in the January 11 Wall Street Journal.
Media Gallery with photos of Russell while a student at Collegiate on this website. Photographers include Andrew Garrigue, Elizabeth Cogar, Taylor Dabney and others. Photos may be used with permission from Collegiate: contact ecogar@collegiate-va.org. We ask that credit be given to Collegiate School, Richmond, VA.
Bleacher Report, Jan. 8: Making the Case for Russell Wilson as the NFL's Rookie of the Year
Please enjoy pieces by Eric Kolenich and Paul Woody in the January 7 Richmond Times-Dispatch and by Danny O'Neil and Jerry Brewer in the Seattle Times.
Wilson is the recipient of the 2012 Steve Largent Award, an honor determined by a vote of the Seahawks players. The award is given annually to the player who best exemplifies the spirit, dedication, and integrity of the Seahawks and is named after Seahawks Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent, the award's first recipient (1989).
Please enjoy this Jan. 4 column from cnnsi.com about RW1 and these page 1 pieces in the Jan. 5 Richmond Times-Dispatch by Michael Phillips and Arthur Utley.
(Wilson, who starred at Collegiate, N.C. State, and Wisconsin, was the Seahawks' third-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. He earned the starting spot during the pre-season and has held forth ever since. Behind his leadership, Seattle finished the regular season 11-5, earned a wild-card berth in the National Football Conference playoffs, and will face the Washington Redskins (10-6) Sunday in D.C.) (4:30 p.m. on FOX).
Please check "Russell Wilson Watch, 2012" for the latest updates on his performances, news and feature stories from the media around the country, and videos. Seattle 20, St. Louis 13
12/30/12
Russell Wilson completed 15 of 19 passes for 250 yards and one touchdown and rushed 10 times for 58 yards and another score as the Seahawks remained undefeated (8-0) at home. Wilson, whose quarterback rating was 136.3, passed 10 yards to fullback Michael Robinson (Varina High School graduate) for a third-quarter TD, then ran one yard for the winning score with 1:45 remaining in the game.
Please read the following columnists from the Seattle Times: Steve Kelley, Danny O'Neil
Seattle 42, San Francisco 13
12/23/12
Russell Wilson completed 15 of 21 passes for 171 yards and four touchdowns as the Seahawks throttled the 49ers on a rainy Sunday night before a national television audience. He also rushed six times for 29 yards and converted 11 of 12 third-down and four of four red zone opportunities.
The Seahawks improved to 10-5. The 49ers are 10-4-1.
Please enjoy Danny O'Neil's piece on Russell in the December 23 Seattle Times as well as the game story from cnn.com.
Please enjoy also Jerry Brewer's column that appeared in the December 24 Seattle Times, Judy Bauttista's column that appeared in the December 25 New York Times and Steve Kelley's December 26 Seattle Times article.
Seattle 50, Buffalo 17
12/16/12
Russell Wilson accounted for four touchdowns and 297 yards as the Seahawks won their fourth straight game an improved their record to 9-5.
Wilson rushed nine times for 92 yards and three TD's and completed 14 of 23 passes for 205 yards and a 4-yard scoring strike to Zach Miller.
Wilson's quarterback rating was 104.4 in the game played at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Please check out the Seattle Times piece and photo gallery that appeared shortly after the conclusion of the game as well as the game summary on si.com.
Danny O'Neil, the Seahawks' beat reporter with the Seattle Times, touts Wilson as a candidate for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Seattle Times columnist Steve Kelley touts Wilson as the NFL Rookie of the Year.
Please enjoy this piece from the December 21 Richmond Times-Dispatch, and this video clip about the Aston and Russell Wilson's weekly visit to the Seattle Children' Hospital.
Seattle 58, Arizona 0
12/9/12
Russell Wilson completed 7 of 13 passes for 148 yards and 1 touchdown against 1 interception as the Seattle Seahawks dispatched the visiting Arizona Cardinals 58-0 at CenturyLink Field.
Please check out the game story on espn.com and a feature from seattletimes.com.
More from seattletimes.com and from Wilson's weekly video interview with local media.
And check out this entertaining video clip.
Seattle 23, Chicago 17 (overtime)
12/1/12
Wilson named NFL offensive player of the week.
Please enjoy also this story from the seattletimes.com.
Other current articles about Wilson...
Seahawks beat Vikings 30-20
11/5/12
On Sunday, Nov. 4, the Seahawks took on the Minnesota Vikings on their home field in Seattle, and Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes -- in the first half. Read more...
Russell Wilson's maturity on full display in win over Vikings
Posted Nov. 4 in Seattle Times
Seahawks hand Lions last-minute win
10/30/12
While the Seahawks lost to the Detroit Lions in a close game on Sunday -- 28-24, Russell Wilson continues to get good press for his offensive game. NFL Rapid Reports called him "a bright spot" and many touted his season-high of 35 passes, 25 complete for 236 yards. To learn more about Sunday's game, check out these stories:
"Notebook: Focus on pass puts Russell Wilson in fascinating rhythm, Seattle quarterback throws a season-high 35 times"
Posted by The News Tribune, Oct. 29
"Seahawks Report Card: Defense struggles in loss to Lions" ... calls the game Russell's "best road game of the season"
Posted by NFL Rapid Reports, Oct. 29
Posted by NFL Rapid Reports, Oct. 29
"Monday metatarsal musings"
Posted on Seahawks site, Oct. 29
NEXT GAME: Sunday, Nov. 4 vs. Vikings, in Seattle, 4:05pm EST
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For the past couple of weeks, Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson has been the target of naysayers and critics who have suggested that the Seahawks turn over the starting job to Matt Flynn, their highly touted free-agent acquisition. This afternoon (October 14) at CenturyLink Field, Wilson silenced the doubters.
The 5-10, 210-pound rookie threw two touchdown passes in the final 7:31, the second a 46-yard strike to Sidney Rice 1:18 from the end to stun the visiting New England Patriots 24-23. Wilson completed 16 passes in 27 attempts for 293 yards and three scores. He did not surrender an interception.
Please enjoy the following game coverage.
Seahawks' website
Post-game press conference
ESPN.com
cnnsi.com
Seattle Times
NEW SATURDAY, OCT. 13: Providence (RI) Journal piece by Jim Donaldson about Russell Wilson.
NEW THURSDAY, OCT. 11: Wilson featured on the front page of the Richmond Times-Dispatch...."The Power of Education."
Wilson, Seahawks Slip by Carolina Panthers
10/7/12
Russell Wilson completed 19 of 25 passes for a career-high 221 yards and one touchdown (and two interceptions) as Seattle defeated the Carolina Panthers 16-12 in Charlotte.
Please enjoy these accounts of the game on seattletimes.com, charlotteobserver.com, and timesdispatch.com.
Seattle drops 19-13 decision in St. Louis
9/30/12
Seattle fell 19-13 to the St. Louis Rams today in a game in which Russell Wilson completed 17 of 25 passes for 160 yards but was intercepted three times. Please click here to read the individual and team statistics from the game on espn.com and here to read the game story on seattletimes.com
9/30/12
Seattle Times: Wilson Still "The Man"
Wilson's Last-Second Touchdown Pass Stuns Green Bay
9/24/12
In a stunning, controversial finish, quarterback Russell Wilson connected with wide receiver Golden Tate for a 24-yard touchdown pass as time expired to give the Seattle Seahawks a 14-12 victory over the visiting Green Bay Packers in Wilson's Monday Night Football debut.
The Seahawks began their final drive at the Green Bay 46 with 46 seconds left. Wilson's desperation pass into a crowd in the end zone came on fourth and 10. The official on the spot signaled touchdown. The replay official challenged the call, but, upon review, the touchdown was upheld although the Pack's M.D. Jennings appeared to have intercepted the pass.
In the aftermath, the play has ignited a firestorm of criticism of the replacement referees who are filling in while the NFL officials are on strike.
Wilson completed 10 of 21 passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns.
Please read Mike Sando's Rapid Reaction on espn.com.
Tune in here for updates on Wilson and links to media coverage...
9/18/12: Media
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ESPN Profile
9/16/12: Never Underestimate RW1
Russell Wilson '07 led the Seattle Seahawks to a 27-7 victory over the visiting Dallas Cowboys today in his regular season debut before the home crowd. The 5-11, 210-pound Wilson completed 15 of 20 passes for 151 yards and a third-period touchdown. He also rushed 4 times for 28 yards. Last week in the Seahawks' 20-16 defeat at Arizona, the former Collegiate, N.C. State, and Wisconsin star led his team on a late drive which fell short deep in the red zone. Consequently, some pundits questioned Wilson's readiness to make such a rapid transition from the Big Ten to the National Football League.Presumably, Wilson has quieted the naysayers.
Please check out the following links:
Post-game interview with Head Coach Pete Carroll and Wilson.
SI.com
CBS Sports
Seahawks' website
Seattle Times
Seahawks' website/videos
ESPN
Next up for the Seahawks is a Monday night game with the Green Bay Packers beginning at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. It wll be televised nationally on ESPN.
9/8/12: Week 1
Russell Wilson '07 continues to win friends, impress teammates and coaches, and provide grist for the mill for sports writers.The record-setting, charismatic quarterback did just that at Collegiate, N.C. State, and Wisconsin. In short order, he's done so in the Pacific Northwest. The Seattle Seahawks' third round selection in the 2012 National Football League draft, the 5-11, 210-pound Wilson earned the starting job over two veterans. The following are recent articles featuring Russell Wilson...we'll continue to post links here as the season progresses:
Seattle Times "Russell Wilson's rise to NFL starter no surprise for those who know him"
Dan Patrick's "Just My Type" column in Sports Illustrated.
Grantland.com "The New Quarterbacks' League"
washingtonpost.com "Highlights: Russell Wilson Week 1"
Dan Patrick's "Just My Type" column in Sports Illustrated.
Grantland.com "The New Quarterbacks' League"
washingtonpost.com "Highlights: Russell Wilson Week 1"
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