Nonsense
They didn't seem to care so much in 1993 when the Seahawks were 2-14.
Talk about a grab for the spotlight. Do they really want to take on Paul Allen on this? That seems a foolish quest.
P.S. I don't think A&M can get a trademark on the number 12.
P.P.S. The Seahawks retired the 12 jersey back in the 80's, long before A&M got their trademark and they have not tried enforcing it against Seattle in fifteen years. They are going to have a tough time winning this one. I know they expect the team to back down but they have underestimated the organization and the city on this count.
P.P.P.S. Mr. Gill, the 12th man of legend, couldn't have been the 12th man at all. As the story is told, he was called out of the stands when "reservers wore thin" meaning they had lots more than 11 players on the sidelines. Calling him the 47th Man just didn't have a ring to it. So the basis of the entire legend is faulty to begin with.