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Study Guide: Seattle Seahawks 1980 Season Review

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Seattle Seahawks 1980 Season Review Study Guide

Overall Season Performance and Standings

Did the Seattle Seahawks conclude the 1980 NFL season with a winning record?

Answer: False

Explanation: The Seattle Seahawks concluded the 1980 NFL season with an overall record of 4 wins and 12 losses, which constitutes a losing record.

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In the 1980 season, did the Seahawks finish last in the AFC West division?

Answer: False

Explanation: The Seattle Seahawks finished the 1980 season in 5th place within the AFC West division, not last.

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Did the Seattle Seahawks qualify for the NFL playoffs in 1980?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, the Seattle Seahawks did not achieve qualification for the NFL playoffs during the 1980 season.

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Characterize the performance trend of the Seahawks' 1980 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Seahawks' 1980 season did not start poorly and improve significantly; rather, they began with a 4-3 record but subsequently lost their final nine games, ending with a 4-12 record.

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Were all four of the Seahawks' victories in the 1980 season achieved in home games?

Answer: False

Explanation: All four of the Seahawks' victories in the 1980 season occurred in away games; they lost all of their home games.

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Was the Seahawks' record exactly .500 (4 wins, 4 losses) at the midpoint of their 1980 season?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, the Seahawks' record was exactly .500 with 4 wins and 4 losses at the midpoint of their 1980 season.

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Did the Seahawks have a losing record within their own division, the AFC West, in 1980?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, the Seahawks had a losing record within the AFC West division in 1980, finishing with 1 win and 7 losses.

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Did the Seahawks win exactly half of their conference games in the 1980 season?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, the Seahawks did not win exactly half of their conference games in 1980. They had a conference record of 3 wins and 9 losses.

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Was the Seahawks' division record in 1980 better than their conference record?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, the Seahawks' division record (1-7) was not better than their conference record (3-9) in 1980.

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What was the Seattle Seahawks' final overall record for the 1980 NFL season?

Answer: 4 wins and 12 losses

Explanation: The Seattle Seahawks concluded the 1980 NFL season with a final overall record of 4 wins and 12 losses.

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In the 1980 season, with what record did the Seahawks finish their division games?

Answer: 1 win and 7 losses

Explanation: The Seattle Seahawks finished their division games in the 1980 season with a record of 1 win and 7 losses.

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What was the Seahawks' performance split between home and away games in the 1980 season?

Answer: Won all away games, lost all home games.

Explanation: In the 1980 season, the Seahawks won all of their away games and lost all of their home games.

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What was the Seahawks' overall record at the midpoint (after 8 games) of the 1980 season?

Answer: 4 wins, 4 losses

Explanation: The Seahawks' overall record at the midpoint of the 1980 season, after 8 games, was 4 wins and 4 losses.

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What was the Seahawks' final standing in the AFC West division in 1980?

Answer: 5th place

Explanation: The Seahawks' final standing in the AFC West division in 1980 was 5th place.

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the Seahawks' 1980 season performance trend?

Answer: Started with a promising record but lost the final nine games.

Explanation: The Seahawks' 1980 season began with a 4-3 record but concluded with a nine-game losing streak, accurately described as starting with a promising record but losing the final nine games.

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What was the Seahawks' conference record during the 1980 season?

Answer: 3 wins, 9 losses

Explanation: The Seahawks' conference record during the 1980 season was 3 wins and 9 losses.

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Team Statistics and Performance Metrics

Was the primary cause of the Seahawks' offensive struggles in 1980 the loss of their starting quarterback to injury?

Answer: False

Explanation: The Seahawks' offensive struggles in 1980 were primarily attributed to the loss of running back Sherman Smith to a season-ending injury, not the starting quarterback.

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Did the Seahawks' defense improve its league ranking during the 1980 season?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, the Seattle Seahawks' defense improved its league ranking in the 1980 season, moving from 27th to 13th.

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Did the Seahawks' offense rank higher in the league in 1980 compared to 1979?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, the Seahawks' offense ranked lower in the league in 1980 (21st) compared to 1979 (7th).

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Did the Seahawks allow fewer sacks in 1980 than they did in 1979?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, the Seahawks allowed more sacks in 1980 (52) than they did in 1979 (23).

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Did the Seahawks' defense rank 13th in the league during the 1980 season?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, the Seattle Seahawks' defense ranked 13th in the league during the 1980 season, an improvement from the previous year.

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Did the Seahawks' offensive line allow fewer than 30 sacks in the 1980 season?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, the Seahawks' offensive line allowed 52 sacks in the 1980 season, which is more than 30.

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Did the Seahawks' defense rank in the bottom five of the league in 1980?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, the Seahawks' defense ranked 13th in the league in 1980, which is not in the bottom five.

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Which factor significantly contributed to the Seahawks' offensive struggles in the 1980 season?

Answer: The loss of running back Sherman Smith to a season-ending injury.

Explanation: The loss of running back Sherman Smith to a season-ending injury significantly impacted the Seahawks' offensive capabilities and contributed to their struggles in the 1980 season.

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How did the Seahawks' defensive ranking change from the 1979 season to the 1980 season?

Answer: It improved from 27th to 13th.

Explanation: The Seahawks' defensive ranking improved from 27th in the league in the 1979 season to 13th in the 1980 season.

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How many sacks did the Seahawks' offensive line allow during the 1980 season?

Answer: 52

Explanation: The Seahawks' offensive line allowed 52 sacks during the 1980 season.

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According to the source, how did the Seahawks' offense rank in the league in 1980 compared to 1979?

Answer: Dropped from 7th to 21st.

Explanation: The Seahawks' offense dropped in league ranking from 7th in 1979 to 21st in 1980.

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Key Personnel: Players

Did Jacob Green, the Seahawks' first-round pick in 1980, play college football at Texas A&M?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, Jacob Green, the Seahawks' first-round selection in 1980, played college football at Texas A&M.

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Were any Seahawks players selected for the Pro Bowl in the 1980 season?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, according to the provided information, no Seattle Seahawks players were selected for the Pro Bowl in the 1980 season.

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Was Dave Krieg drafted by the Seahawks in the first round of the 1980 NFL draft?

Answer: False

Explanation: Dave Krieg was signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 1980, not drafted in the first round.

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Did running back Sherman Smith play the entire 1980 season without injury?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, running back Sherman Smith suffered a season-ending knee injury during the 1980 season.

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Did Steve Largent score any touchdowns for the Seahawks in the 1980 season?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, Steve Largent did score touchdowns for the Seahawks in the 1980 season, including a 67-yard reception from Jim Zorn in Week 8.

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Was Jim Zorn the only quarterback listed for the Seattle Seahawks in 1980?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, Jim Zorn was not the only quarterback listed for the Seattle Seahawks in 1980. Sam Adkins and Dave Krieg were also listed as starting quarterbacks.

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Was Efrén Herrera the primary kicker for the Seahawks in 1980?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, Efrén Herrera served as the primary kicker for the Seattle Seahawks in 1980.

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Did Will Lewis score a 75-yard punt return touchdown during the 1980 season?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, Will Lewis scored a 75-yard punt return touchdown for the Seahawks during the 1980 season.

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Was Cornell Webster, a defensive player, suspended during the 1980 season?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, Cornell Webster, a cornerback, was listed as suspended on the Seahawks' roster in 1980.

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Which player was the Seattle Seahawks' first-round draft pick in the 1980 NFL Draft?

Answer: Jacob Green

Explanation: Jacob Green was the Seattle Seahawks' first-round draft pick in the 1980 NFL Draft.

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Who was signed as an undrafted free agent quarterback by the Seahawks in 1980 and later became notable?

Answer: Dave Krieg

Explanation: Dave Krieg was signed as an undrafted free agent quarterback by the Seahawks in 1980 and subsequently became a notable player for the team.

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Which player suffered a season-ending knee injury that negatively impacted the Seahawks' offense in 1980?

Answer: Sherman Smith

Explanation: Running back Sherman Smith suffered a season-ending knee injury that negatively impacted the Seahawks' offense in 1980.

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Which player was noted for a 75-yard punt return touchdown in the Seahawks' 1980 season?

Answer: Will Lewis

Explanation: Will Lewis was noted for scoring a 75-yard punt return touchdown during the Seahawks' 1980 season.

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In which week did Steve Largent catch a 67-yard touchdown pass from Jim Zorn?

Answer: Week 8

Explanation: Steve Largent caught a 67-yard touchdown pass from Jim Zorn in Week 8 of the 1980 season.

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Which player was listed as suspended on the Seahawks' roster in 1980?

Answer: Cornell Webster

Explanation: Cornell Webster, a cornerback, was listed as suspended on the Seahawks' roster in 1980.

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How many players were on the active roster for the Seattle Seahawks at the end of the 1980 season?

Answer: 45

Explanation: There were 45 players on the active roster for the Seattle Seahawks at the end of the 1980 season.

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Who was the punter for the Seattle Seahawks in 1980?

Answer: Herman Weaver

Explanation: Herman Weaver was the punter for the Seattle Seahawks in 1980.

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Which of the following players was NOT listed as a starting quarterback for the Seahawks in 1980?

Answer: Steve Largent

Explanation: Steve Largent was a wide receiver, not a starting quarterback for the Seahawks in 1980. Sam Adkins, Dave Krieg, and Jim Zorn were listed as starting quarterbacks.

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Key Personnel: Coaching and Management

Was Jack Patera the General Manager of the Seahawks in 1980?

Answer: False

Explanation: Jack Patera served as the Head Coach of the Seahawks in 1980, not the General Manager. John Thompson was the General Manager.

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Did Jerry Rhome coach the offensive line for the Seahawks in 1980?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, Jerry Rhome coached the offensive and receivers for the Seahawks in 1980, not the offensive line. Howard Mudd coached the offensive line.

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Which of the following coaches served as the Head Coach for the Seahawks in 1980?

Answer: Jack Patera

Explanation: Jack Patera served as the Head Coach for the Seattle Seahawks in 1980.

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Who was listed as the General Manager for the Seattle Seahawks in 1980?

Answer: John Thompson

Explanation: John Thompson was listed as the General Manager for the Seattle Seahawks in 1980.

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Who coached the defensive backs for the Seahawks in 1980?

Answer: Jack Christiansen

Explanation: Jack Christiansen coached the defensive backs for the Seahawks in 1980.

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Who was the Managing General Partner of the Seattle Seahawks in 1980?

Answer: Herman Sarkowsky

Explanation: Herman Sarkowsky was the Managing General Partner of the Seattle Seahawks in 1980.

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Who was responsible for the Seattle Seahawks' player personnel decisions as Director of Player Personnel in 1980?

Answer: Dick Mansperger

Explanation: Dick Mansperger was responsible for the Seattle Seahawks' player personnel decisions as Director of Player Personnel in 1980.

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Game-Specific Results and Details

Did the Seahawks lose their first regular season game in 1980?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, the Seattle Seahawks lost their first regular season game in 1980 against the San Diego Chargers.

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Did the Seahawks win their second game of the 1980 season on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, the Seahawks won their second regular season game in 1980 on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 17-16.

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Did the Dallas Cowboys defeat the Seahawks by a score of 51-7 on Thanksgiving Day in 1980?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Seahawks by a score of 51-7 on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1980.

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Did the Seahawks win their final home game of the 1980 season?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, the Seahawks lost their final home game of the 1980 season against the Denver Broncos with a score of 17-25.

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Did the Seahawks' attendance for their Week 1 home game against the Chargers exceed 60,000 fans?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, the attendance for the Seahawks' Week 1 home game against the Chargers at the Kingdome was 62,042, exceeding 60,000 fans.

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Which team defeated the Seahawks by the largest margin on Thanksgiving Day in 1980?

Answer: Dallas Cowboys

Explanation: The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Seahawks by the largest margin on Thanksgiving Day in 1980, with a score of 51-7.

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What was the score of the Seahawks' Week 10 game against the Kansas City Chiefs?

Answer: Seahawks 30, Chiefs 31

Explanation: The Seahawks' Week 10 game against the Kansas City Chiefs resulted in a score of Seahawks 30, Chiefs 31.

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What was the attendance for the Seahawks' Week 1 home game against the San Diego Chargers?

Answer: 62,042

Explanation: The attendance for the Seahawks' Week 1 home game against the San Diego Chargers was 62,042.

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What was the score of the Seahawks' Week 1 game against the San Diego Chargers?

Answer: Seahawks 13, Chargers 34

Explanation: The score of the Seahawks' Week 1 game against the San Diego Chargers was Seahawks 13, Chargers 34.

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What was the result of the Seahawks' Week 5 game against the Houston Oilers?

Answer: Won 26-7, with Ken Stabler throwing five interceptions.

Explanation: The Seahawks won their Week 5 game against the Houston Oilers with a score of 26-7. This game is notable for Ken Stabler throwing five interceptions.

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What was the score of the Seahawks' Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos?

Answer: Seahawks 17, Broncos 25

Explanation: The Seahawks' Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos had a score of Seahawks 17, Broncos 25.

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Team Ownership and Stadium

Was the Nordstrom family the owner of the Seattle Seahawks during the 1980 season?

Answer: True

Explanation: The Nordstrom family held ownership of the Seattle Seahawks during the 1980 season.

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Did the Seahawks play their home games at the Kingdome in 1980?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, the Seattle Seahawks played their home games at the Kingdome during the 1980 season.

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Who was the owner of the Seattle Seahawks during the 1980 season?

Answer: The Nordstrom family

Explanation: The Nordstrom family held ownership of the Seattle Seahawks during the 1980 season.

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