Seahawks Punter Competes On American Ninja Warrior, Loses

Sydney Olson, a 2011 South Kitsap High graduate, will use skills gained in freerunning and Parkour to compete in the next season of “American Ninja Warrior.” The season premier is 8 p.m. on Monday on NBC. (Contributed photo). Copyright 2015 Journal 

Seattle Seahawks punter Jon Ryan appeared on Monday night's episode of American Ninja Warrior and made it all the way to the brutal tilting table obstacle, but couldn't quite conquer it. Seahawks teammates Jermaine 

Seattle Seahawks punter Jon Ryan appeared on Monday night's episode of American Ninja Warrior and made it all the way to the brutal tilting table obstacle, but couldn't quite conquer it. Seahawks teammates Jermaine 

For the record, I'm pretty sure every member of the Deadspin staff would fail on the first American Ninja Warrior obstacle. None of us are professional athletes, either, so we're not sure whether to be impressed or underwhelmed by Seahawks punter Jon 

Hawks fans can tune in Mondays starting May 25 to watch the show, and see a new side of Ryan, when the seventh season of “American Ninja Warrior” airs at 8 p.m. Pacific time on NBC. While filming for the show in February,