Mariani sparkles in Seattle game

It was a true homecoming for Tennessee Titans' quarterbacks Matt Hasselbeck and Jake Locker, but it was also one of sorts for former Havre Blue Pony and Montana Grizzly Marc Mariani.

Saturday night, at Century Link Field in Seattle, Mariani made his 2012 NFL debut with the Tennessee Titans in the first preseason game of the summer. The Titans lost to the Seahawks 27-17 but Mariani shined in a place where has been hoping to.

Playing plenty at wide receiver, Mariani caught a pair of balls for 59 yards – both coming on deep pass plays. Mariani hauled in one long pass from Locker, which eventually...