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JUST MY TYPE
DAN PATRICK
September 10, 2012
SEATTLE'S BEST
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September 10, 2012

Just My Type

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SEATTLE'S BEST

RUSSELL WILSON

The third-round pick from Wisconsin won the Seahawks' starting QB job by completing 63.5% of his passes and throwing five TDs and just one interception in the preseason.

DAN PATRICK: How tall are you?

RUSSELL WILSON: Right under 5'11". Weighing in at a full 210 pounds.

DP: So you're under 5'11"?

RW: That's what people say, but I don't believe 'em.

DP: How many times did you hear, We love everything about you, but you're not tall enough?

RW: Quite often. But I wasn't going to let that discourage me. The Seattle Seahawks went against the grain and drafted me. I'm just going to keep running with the opportunity.

DP: How surprised are you that you're the starting quarterback?

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