Good morning, 12s.
Here's a look at what's 'out there' for today - Friday, November 30 - about your Seattle Seahawks:
Wilson Shares His 'My Cause, My Cleats' Story
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson met with the media on his 30th birthday to share the story behind his 'My Cause, My Cleats' initiative, which gives NFL players an opportunity to make a statement about their off-the-field community-related passions for this weekend's games.
When Seattle kicks off against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at CenturyLink Field, Wilson will be wearing a pair of Nike cleats calling out his Why Not You Foundation and its support of Friends of the Children, which pairs youth facing tough challenges with professional mentors who help the children achieve their goals.
"We found out Friends of the Children was a really cool foundation where they find mentors for these kids who are (from) low-income families, kids who say they’re not going to graduate high school, not have a chance to go to college and everything," Wilson said. "This mentorship program helps find a friend (or) a mentor that helps guide them through kindergarten, middle school, all the way through high school until they get to college. It’s been an amazing program and for Ciara and I and the Why Not You Foundation to meet some of these kids and actually personally see them go to college and spend time with them has been one of the coolest, most rewarding experiences to be a part of."
Wilson collaborated with local designer Sydney Noland to come up with the cleats' design, which you can check out in greater detail right here.
"I told her that I wanted to feel culturally diverse (with) the cleat," Wilson said. "You’ve got all different colors on here from blue to green to pink to yellow to black. You have so many different colors on here – brown – and it’s really just to highlight the uniqueness of the world (and) the uniqueness of children around the world and just in our city in Seattle, but also the Pacific Northwest and across the country and really, anywhere in the world.
"Ciara and I always talked about the Why Not You Foundation is really this thought process of the ‘why not you’ attitude to help influence people. Whether you’re trying to be a pro football player or if you want to be an entertainer, whether you’re trying to be a teacher, whether if you’re just trying to go to college, whether you have cancer – no matter what you go through – whether you have an eating disorder – no matter what, the fundamental question that we all have to ask ourselves and motivate ourselves on is ‘why not me? Why not you? Why not us?’ I think it’s been a blessing just to meet and encounter different people around the world and I think that ‘why not you?’ attitude has helped influence me, Ciara, and just hopefully a lot of other people as well.”
Social Post Of The Day
Today's 'Social Post of the Day' comes from actor Chris Pratt, who voices his support for sending Wilson to the 2019 Pro Bowl. Twitter Pro Bowl voting opened Thursday and you can also cast a Pro Bowl ballot online at NFL.com/ProBowl.
More From Around The Web
Seahawks.com's John Boyle shares how the Seahawks are looking forward to seeing former teammate Richard Sherman when the San Francisco 49ers visit CenturyLink Field this Sunday.
Seattle receiver Doug Baldwin and safety Bradley McDougald returned to practice on Thursday.
Seahawks receiver David Moore joined 710 ESPN Seattle's 'The Huddle' on Thursday.
Bob Condotta at the Seattle Times shares highlights from Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer's Thursday media availability.
Mike Vorel at the Seattle Times doles out NFC West awards for Week 13.
Gregg Bell at the Tacoma News Tribune touches base with Seahawks long snapper Tyler Ott, who explains the personal story behind his 'My Cause, My Cleats' footwear.
The Athletic previews Sunday's game between the Seahawks and 49ers.
The Seahawks and 49ers will meet for the 40th time in the regular season this Sunday in California. Take a look back at photos from past games played between the two teams.
Seattle Seahawks guard Tom Lynch (61) takes on San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dan Bunz (57) during an NFL game in San Francisco, Oct. 7, 1979. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 35-24. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver James McKnight (82) catches a 21-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Warren Moon in the second quarter of their game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, in Seattle. Defending on the play is San Francisco's Merton Hanks (36). (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers running back Garrison Hearst (20) runs for yardage in front of Seattle Seahawks free safety Marcus Robertson (31), and defensive end Anton Palepoi (91) in the third quarter, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002, in San Francisco. Hearst scored three times during the 49ers 31-24 win over the Seahawks. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) on Saturday, December 27, 2003, in San Francisco, California. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 24-17. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander scores on a 1-yard run as San Francisco 49ers' Julian Peterson tries to stop him in the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Rocky Bernard, top, sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Ken Dorsey in the fourth quarter in San Francisco on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005. The Seahawks won 27-25. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Seattle Seahawks' Lofa Tatupu (51) runs after a second quarter interception as San Francisco 49ers' Kwame Harris (77) moves in, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, in Seattle. The Seahawks won, 41-3. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) passes in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander jumps between San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis, left, and Mark Roman, right, during the third quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. The Seahawks won 23-3. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) passes against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter during an NFL football game in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seattle Seahawks' Jordan Babineaux (27) and Deon Grant (24) in action against San Francisco 49ers’ Delanie Walker during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ruvell Martin (82) celebrates with guard Mike Gibson (64) after scoring on an 11-yard touchdown reception against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
In this Dec. 24, 2011 photo, Seattle Seahawks' Heath Farwell (55) blocks a punt by San Francisco 49ers' Andy Lee in the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle.
Seattle Seahawks' Ricardo Lockette, left, makes a catch as San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers defends in the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Seattle. 49ers won 19-17.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman comes down with an interception ahead of San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver Randy Moss in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 42-13. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks' middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) rushes for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman (25) tips a pass in the end zone intended for San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree (15) in the final minute of the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Seattle. Seattle's Malcolm Smith intercepted the tipped pass.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Thomas Rawls (34), Seattle Seahawks, scores against Michael Wilhoite, San Francisco 49ers linebacker, in the game played on Sunday, November 22, 2015 (AP Photo / John Froschauer)
San Francisco 49ers defensive linemen DeForest Buckner (99) go up against Bradley Sowell (78) of the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Seattle, WA. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 37-18. (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes as San Francisco 49ers linebacker Michael Wilhoite applies pressure during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, file photo, Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (88) celebrates after a touchdown reception against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Graham is on a run of touchdowns unlike any other point in his three seasons with the Seahawks. He leads NFC tight ends with eight TDs, six coming in the past five games. (AP Photo/Don Feria, File)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaron Brown, (18) celebrates with wide receiver David Moore (83) after Brown caught a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
