Matt Hasselbeck recalls a favorite memory from his Seattle Seahawks tenure: the January 2006 NFC Championship Game when Paul Allen raised the 12 Flag, a rare spotlight moment for the owner who saved the franchise. Hasselbeck still gets goosebumps, highlighting Allen's significance to Seattle.

The Allen family's ownership ended Thursday with the Seahawks' $9.612 billion sale to a group led by Vinod Khosla. Proceeds go to charity per Paul Allen's wishes. Over 29 years, the Seahawks reached four Super Bowls, won twice, and made 17 playoff appearances, with 268 regular-season wins.

Brock Huard, former Seahawks quarterback, advises the Khoslas to follow the Allen script: trust decision-makers and provide resources, without making ownership about themselves. Huard emphasizes that Paul and Jody Allen focused on players, coaches, and championships, never standing pat.

Vinod Khosla, as chair with wife Neeru as controlling owner and son Neil as vice chair, aims to build on Paul Allen's winning legacy and earn trust from the organization and fans.