SEATTLE -- On Thursday, the Seahawks' future played its past.

But on Aug. 14, 2010, Pete Carroll wore a baggy white polo and khaki pants to his Seahawks debut. The then-58-year-old coach sprinted the sideline at Qwest Field -- now Lumen Field -- handing out hugs, despite an 87-degree night and a surgically repaired left knee. When backup quarterback Charlie Whitehurst hit wide receiver Mike Williams for a 51-yard touchdown, Carroll handed out a hug. When kicker Olindo Mare connected on an extra point, Carroll handed out a hug. When rookie tackle Russell Okung became entangled with a Tennessee Titan, Carroll raced into the skirmish to protect his first-round pick.

Prior to the 20-18 preseason win over Tennessee, former Seahawks offensive lineman Ray Roberts said on the TV broadcast: "Pete

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