Seattle Seahawks Notes, Quotes
by Sports Xchange
--Middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu has a pre-trial hearing set for July 7 on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. The judge originally wanted to set the trial date for Aug. 4, but that is in the middle of Seattle's training camp.
--Defensive tackle Rocky Bernard's domestic violence case will be dismissed if he complies with a judge's stipulations for a two-year period. Among the stipulations is Bernard must have no contact with the alleged victim, the ex-girlfriend of Bernard who claimed he punched her in the forehead with a closed fist.
--Middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu entered a not guilty plea to his charge of DUI. Though Tatupu issued a public apology after his arrest, his attorney said the plea allows Tatupu to keep his options open while the attorney and the prosecutor try to come to some sort of "positive resolution."
--Punter Ryan Plackemeier could miss part of training camp after he tore his pectoral muscle while lifting weights, requiring surgery. Most of his teammates were wondering why Plackemeier was lifting weights to begin with. Reggie Hodges is the only other punter currently on the roster.
--After the final day of the team's last mini-camp, coach Mike Holmgren told his players to step away from football for a while. "They've been going at it hard for a long time and I want them feeling fresh and emotionally to come in and get ready to have a great year," Holmgren said. Holmgren said he was going to his home in Santa Cruz, Calif. to sit on the beach, read and ride his Harley.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I like the way the organization went about its approach. They told us we like you guys, we are going to give you some opportunities here, so we got our minds right for those opportunities. The main thing is we are excited and we are working hard and we are excited about being out here." -- Second-year wide receiver Logan Payne on four young players giving the chance to win some starting spots.
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