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Pete Carroll drinks Dew, and more important Seahawks stuff

May 12, 2010, 5:25 PM | Updated: Mar 28, 2011, 3:46 pm

diet mountain dewDiscovering that Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll doesn’t drink coffee and instead prefers Mountain Dew is headline-worthy news for me. I don’t drink coffee either and I’m fueled by Diet Mountain Dew. Ahhhhh, cheers Pete!

pc2Lost in the Ken Griffey Jr. nap flap was Carroll’s fan chat through Twitter this week. Here’s what Pete had to say via a Q & A on his Twitter account:

Question: Are you confident that y’all have put together an OL?

Answer from Carroll: When we get Russell all squared away, that’ll be a big step for us

Q: What are your thoughts on Cushing drug test news?

A: Don’t know any of the facts, but it certainly takes away from the great season he had.

Q: Biggest adjustment from coaching college football to pro football for you?

A: There’s a lot more time to focus on football in the NFL

Q: You gonna wear those bright green jerseys this year?

A: I’m not!

Q: Whats your favorite place to eat in LA?

A: Uncle Bill’s

Q: What is the one area of the Seahawks’ game that you feel can improve right away?

A: Pass defense

Q: How has Whitehurst looked so far this spring?

A: He’s very talented and we’re really excited about his addition to the team

Q: Do you think Earl Thomas will be able to come in and contribute at a high level right away?

A: Immediately

Q: What do you enjoy most about living in Seattle versus LA?

A: the water and mountain views

Q: How long do you need to get the Hawks back to NFC West domination?

A: We’re aiming for year 1

Q: Who do you have winning the NBA Finals?

A: Lakers

Q: How does Qwest Field rank against the Coliseum?

A: Don’t know yet, can’t wait to see…only been there for a Sounders game so far

Q: Where’s your favorite place to get coffee in Seattle?

A: Don’t drink coffee! only Mountain Dew

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