Injuries cost Seahawks three offensive players in first half

  • SCOTT M. JOHNSON / Herald Writer
  • Sunday, October 8, 2000 9:00pm
  • Sports

By SCOTT M. JOHNSON

Herald Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The statistics were daunting after the Seattle Seahawks’ 26-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, but the most important number might have been three.

That was how many Seahawks were injured during the first half, making things even more difficult for Seattle. None of the players returned, although none of the injuries is believed to be serious.

Wide receiver Derrick Mayes was the first to go down, injuring his finger during warmups. He got stitches, but was diagnosed with a fracture and had to leave the game after one play. He begged to get back into the game, but coach Mike Holmgren vetoed the plan.

In the first quarter, guard Pete Kendall went down with a “stinger,” which is a nerve injury in the neck that temporarily causes a player to feel numbness, but is rarely serious. He was in street clothes by halftime, and Frank Beede took over at left guard.

Fullback Reggie Brown, a backup who typically sees a lot of playing time, also suffered a stinger in the first half. Brown had a similar injury in Week 1, and has been wearing a non-contact jersey at practice.

All three players will undergo further evaluation this week, and their status for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts is still to be determined.

  • Young guns: If there was a silver lining for the Seahawks in Sunday’s loss, it came with the fact that a lot of young players saw extensive playing time.

    Quarterback Brock Huard, making his first start, was the most obvious example. Also seeing their most action of the season were four rookies: defensive end John Hilliard (his seven plays were the first seven of his NFL career), right tackle Chris McIntosh (played the entire second half), cornerback Ike Charlton (played on Carolina’s final drive) and linebacker Marcus Bell (also played on the Panthers’ final drive).

  • Quick slants: Seattle’s captains for Sunday’s game were Sean Dawkins (offense), Riddick Parker (defense) and Isaiah Kacyvenski (special teams). … Defensive end Matt LaBounty missed his second consecutive game while attending to a family matter. … In two East Coast trips this season, Seattle has been outscored 49-3 while suffering a 755-352 disadvantage in total yards. … Some familiar names appeared atop the Panthers’ tackle chart, as former Washington Husky Lester Towns was third on the team with four tackles and ex-Seahawk Eugene Robinson was fourth with three. … Seahawks linebacker Chad Brown recorded his first full sack and first interception of the season Sunday. … The Panthers played the final three quarters without go-to receiver Muhsin Muhammad, who pulled his hamstring in the first quarter. … This marks the first time since 1992 when Seattle has scored a field goal or less twice in one season. … Seattle’s game against the Raiders on Oct. 22 will be played at Network Associates Coliseum, as originally scheduled. The site of the game was up in the air until the Oakland Athletics were eliminated from the Major League Baseball playoffs Sunday night.

    Talk to us

  • More in Sports

    Everett Community College has hired longtime assistant coach Daniel Thompson (middle) as its new head men's basketball coach. (EvCC Athletics photo)
    EvCC names Thompson new men’s basketball head coach

    Thompson, 35, has been an assistant with the Trojans for 9 seasons and takes over for Mike Trautman, who stepped down in April.

    X
    Spring 2023 All-Wesco teams

    Note: All-Wesco teams are chosen by the league’s coaches. For any misspellings… Continue reading

    Hammer throw.
    Local trio shines in high school hammer throw finals

    Adrianna Coleman and Kimberly Beard place 1-2 in the women’s portion, and Calvin Gutierrez takes 2nd in the men’s championship.

    Washington celebrates a home run by Rylee Holtorf (3) at home plate during the second inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game against Utah Friday, June 2, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
    UW opens Women’s College World Series with key win over Utah

    After being rained out on Thursday, Washington beats Utah 4-1 to advance into the winner’s bracket.

    X
    Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for May 22-28

    The Athlete of the Week nominees for May 22-28 Voting closes at… Continue reading

    X
    Hops rally in 9th inning to sink AquaSox

    Reid VanScoter turns in an impressive outing, but Everett’s bullpen falters late in a 4-3 defeat.

    Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (left) reaches down to tag out the Mariners’ Teoscar Hernande, who was trying to stretch a single into a double during the third inning of a game Friday in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
    Mariners’ bats silent in shutout by Rangers

    Seattle’s offense musters just three hits in the 2-0 defeat.

    X
    AquaSox can’t make huge rally hold, lose to Hops

    Everett takes the lead with six runs in the eighth, but allows two runs back in the ninth and falls 13-12 to Hillsboro.

    The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
    Community roundup: 3 Jackson grads to D-I baseball tournament

    Plus, Jayden White is headed back to the NCAA track and field nationals, the Silvertips sign their first-round picks and more.

    Most Read