All of a sudden it feels like 2008 all over again. The Curse of the VMAC.

Since the Hawks moved from their home in Kirkland to their sprawling mansion-by-the-lake, the spectacular Virginia Mason Athletic Center, it seems as if there has been nothing but discouraging health news.

Hasselbeck suffered a fractured rib Sunday in San Francisco. His prognosis for Sunday's home game with Chicago is good, but not great.

The broken-body count, however, runs deeper than the quarterback.

Starting left tackle Sean Locklear suffered a high angle sprain in San Francisco, so did cornerback Josh Wilson. They will miss significant time. Fullback Justin Griffith injured his knee.

And so it goes.

Marcus Trufant is expected to miss almost half the season with a bad back. Hill is out until November with a groin injury. Linebacker Lofa Tatupu's hamstring quit on him before the end of the first quarter against the Niners.

Left tackle Walter Jones has missed the first two games after another knee surgery. Center Chris Spencer has been out with a troubled quadriceps.

Wide receiver Deion Branch missed the first two games with a hamstring injury. Defensive tackle Brandon Mebane was out of the 49ers game with a calf injury. And starting guard Mike Wahle had to retire before the summer's first practice because of a bad shoulder.

The Hawks need more bodies. They need to sign another cornerback. They could use another offensive tackle. And if Hasselbeck is injured worse than expected, they will need another backup quarterback.

Before the first frost, The Curse still hovers over VMAC. "