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Koenen celebrates another homecoming with crucial kick for NFC-leading Atlanta Falcons

Homecoming or not, Michael Koenen was just happy to help the Atlanta Falcons pick up a win on Sunday, Dec. 19, at Qwest Field in Seattle.

That the Falcons clinched a playoff berth before the game even started - thanks to a loss by the New York Giants - and then moved one step closer to…

2010-12-22
Semiahmoo man coached internationally for 41 years

Larry Donovan hasn’t taken success for granted.

In a colorful 41-year career in coaching, Donovan has been accomplished at every level on which he has coached while working alongside names that are renowned and hallowed in the sport of football. He often reminds himself of a phrase that…

2010-11-19
Former Western long snapper cut again by Seahawks

Apparently former Western Washington University long snapper Matt Overton isn't destined for a future with the Seahawks, as the team released him for a third time on Wednesday in order to add linebacker Anthony Heygood back to the 80-man roster.

2010-08-05
WWU's Overton ready for shot with Seahawks

After playing in the Indoor Football League and the United Football League, former Western Washington University player Matt Overton is hoping to finally stick in the National Football League when he reports to training camp with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, July 29.
"It's…

2010-07-29
Koenen gives back with kids camp

"Michael Koenen would consider his annual youth football camp a success whether five kids showed up or 100 were on hand because it's a chance for the former Ferndale High School and Western Washington University standout to give back to the community he still thinks of as home."…

2010-06-07
Koenen camp set for Saturday

"The 2010 Michael Koenen All-Star Football Kids Camp and NFL vs. Whatcom County alumni basketball game is set for Saturday, June 5.

The Atlanta Falcons' punter and former Ferndale High School and Western Washington University standout will be on hand to teach children in third…

2010-06-04
Should We Ditch Football?

"In recent years, some colleges have eliminated their football teams or drastically reduced their athletics programs, in response to fiscal crises. But are sports teams really a drain on academic budgets?

Among the institutions that have announced plans to…

2010-05-06
Seahawks sign Toledo, Richards following tryouts

"Offensive tackle Joe Toledo and cornerback Chris Richards, two of the 14 players given tryouts at last weekend's Seahawks minicamp, were offered contracts by the team on Monday.

The club released long snapper Patrick MacDonald and undrafted rookie free…

2010-05-04
Palmer football star signed by Dallas Cowboys

"Junior Aumavae, a former Palmer High School standout, signed a free-agent contract on Monday with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.

According to the Associated Press, Aumavae was signed a priority rookie free agent and he agreed to a three-…

2010-04-30
WWU's Overton back on Seahawks' roster

"For the second time in less than two months former Western Washington University football player Matt Overton has signed a contract with the Seattle Seahawks."

2010-04-30
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