The Seahawks Versus Patriots Fight Capped Off an Unforgettable Super Bowl
A lot happened at the end of Super Bowl 49. The New England Patriots miraculously won the game. Seattle Seahawks’ Head Coach Pete Carroll made the worst play call in the Super Bowl history. Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler became an overnight celebrity for his game-clinching interception at the goal line and our buddy Rich lost our Super Bowl pool. Plus, in case you missed it, a huge brawl broke out. We’re not fans of the New England Patriots, but the Seattle Seahawks embarrassed themselves during the game’s final moments. When the Patriots were kneeling down to run out the clock, Seattle defenders tried to rush Tom Brady. It’s a fruitless attempt to cause a turnover. Not only was it unsuccessful, but it could also have gotten someone injured. The Seahawks suffered a debilitating loss, so we understand their anger. But a fight in the endzone between Seahawks and Patriots players is no way to end an unforgettable Super Bowl.
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Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski gave some details on what transpired in the scrum during his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Gronk was blocking as Seattle aggressively rushed the New England offensive line. Gronk decided to “throw some haymakers,” since it was the last game of the season. The brawl made an all-time classic game less memorable. Here’s a joke, we went to Super Bowl XLIX and a hockey game broke out.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett told the media, “Just two rowdy teams, comes down to the end of the game,. “You’ve probably never played football, never done anything physical in your life besides hold that microphone, but that’s football. Two rowdy teams.”
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In the grand scheme of sports, sometimes how you lose says more about you than the way you win. Seattle’s bonehead play-calling cost them a go-ahead touchdown and the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Should they be upset–yes. But you don’t need to bum rush your opponent as they’re taking the knee to prove a point. Play out the last seconds of the game, congratulate your opponent, and leave the field with your dignity. The Seahawks Patriots fight and the attitude by Michael Bennett leave a bad taste in all our mouths after a memorable all-time Super Bowl.