Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks: Community Involvement
COMM/215
January 27, 2014
Outline
I. Introduction
II. Moral Fiber
A. The odds against the team
B. Overcame their odds
C. Showed the nation, “anything is possible”
III. Opposing View
IV. A hero for everyone
A. Derrick Coleman
B. Inspired hearing impaired twin girls
C. Influence on all children with disabilities
V. NFL rivalry sparks fundraising campaign for children’s hospitals
A. Pride
A.i. Use of billboards to taunt
A.ii. Donated extra funds to Seattle Children’s Hospital
B. Local radio personality fuels rivalry
B.i. Raises funds for SF children’s hospitals
C. Local communities show how much they care
C.i. A positive impact on communities everywhere
Seattle Seahawks: Community Involvement
The Seattle Seahawks have become one of the most inspirational NFL teams in the United States today. One of the biggest inspirations is how the Seahawks got to where they are currently. They have shown the fortitude and perseverance around every corner and through any trial that has crossed their path. They have overcome years of criticism and defeat to find their team in Superbowl XLVIII. They have inspired millions of fans in not only their community, but across the nation. They have shown us that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to and help others at the same time.
Moral Fiber
We have all watched the struggles that the Seattle Seahawks have endured and how they strived to achieve. The odds were stacked against them from the start. They were the team of misfit players that no other NFL team wanted and many players were told that they had no career in the NFL. Their performance on and off the field are indicative of the team Seahawk fans come to expect. From the outside looking in, a typical spectator (non-Seahawks fan) would not understand the trials and tribulations the Seattle Seahawks has had to overcome. After numerous years of a losing streak, they have finally
COMM/215
January 27, 2014
Outline
I. Introduction
II. Moral Fiber
A. The odds against the team
B. Overcame their odds
C. Showed the nation, “anything is possible”
III. Opposing View
IV. A hero for everyone
A. Derrick Coleman
B. Inspired hearing impaired twin girls
C. Influence on all children with disabilities
V. NFL rivalry sparks fundraising campaign for children’s hospitals
A. Pride
A.i. Use of billboards to taunt
A.ii. Donated extra funds to Seattle Children’s Hospital
B. Local radio personality fuels rivalry
B.i. Raises funds for SF children’s hospitals
C. Local communities show how much they care
C.i. A positive impact on communities everywhere
Seattle Seahawks: Community Involvement
The Seattle Seahawks have become one of the most inspirational NFL teams in the United States today. One of the biggest inspirations is how the Seahawks got to where they are currently. They have shown the fortitude and perseverance around every corner and through any trial that has crossed their path. They have overcome years of criticism and defeat to find their team in Superbowl XLVIII. They have inspired millions of fans in not only their community, but across the nation. They have shown us that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to and help others at the same time.
Moral Fiber
We have all watched the struggles that the Seattle Seahawks have endured and how they strived to achieve. The odds were stacked against them from the start. They were the team of misfit players that no other NFL team wanted and many players were told that they had no career in the NFL. Their performance on and off the field are indicative of the team Seahawk fans come to expect. From the outside looking in, a typical spectator (non-Seahawks fan) would not understand the trials and tribulations the Seattle Seahawks has had to overcome. After numerous years of a losing streak, they have finally