Posted on 02/02/2015 1:47:52 PM PST by OddLane
Everyone knew it was coming. Second-and-1 on the 1-yard line. Marshawn Lynch was waiting in the backfield, poised to do what he was put on this Earth to do: Get a touchdown — this touchdown. The football gods had telegraphed how they wanted the game to end, directing a floating ball straight into Jermaine Kearse’s hands. Beast Mode was going to drag the New England team kicking and screaming into the end zone if he had to. But the play call came in, Russell Wilson attempted a doomed pass that Malcolm Butler intercepted, and it was Seattle that punched and screamed its way off the field.
The Web erupted in outrage that Beast Mode never got his moment. For Seahawks fans, calling a pass was essentially Pete Carroll denying his team’s fate. For many others, it seemed like an inexplicable miscue.
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Excellent game
One of the better ones. I didn’t really have a favorite, so the seesaw of the scoring was fun, and in the end seeing Pete Carroll get bit for one of his arrogant play calls was the best bonus.
it looks bizarre to people who make a living off the NFL... i am not one who just watches Super Bowl games... and i do not just watch my favorite team's games... i watch every MNF game and every Thursday night game... and i watch the other teams play on Sunday as i have time... this is my take on the direction Pete Carroll took on that last play:
i have to think the way he just saw Lynch run on the last play his best option has to be Lynch running the ball... if he doesn't get it, then you run him again after a time out... i'm putting it on my best player's shoulders... i do not see how it is worse to lose that way than the way they ended up losing...
“if he doesn’t get it, then you run him again after a time out... “
THAT is what I expected. But whaqt do I know?
Frankly once they got to mid field so quickly I thought I saw the writing on the wall. Wasn’t at all surprised that they were quickly within feet of the goal. In my limited viewing I can’t recall anyone missing from that range, though I know it happens. I recall one instance where the runner simply jumped OVER the mob to goal. GET-THE-BALL-ACCROSS-AND-FORGET-THE “GAME”.
His plan was to have the two running plays after the pass. Too bad for him Wilson and Lockette didn’t execute.
Seven yards.
89 went wide right, only one person moved. Same when he went left presnsp.
The db was not in the picture when Wilson wound up. He couldnt see him through the line and the otherbreceiver and db. I think Wilson thought he had an easy six.
It was a legal pick play that backfired because Butler had done his homework and had the football brilliance to know the point on the filed where the ball was supposed to meet the receiver, so he occupied that space and won Super Brawl XLIX. Also, after looking at the replay several times from different angles, I can see that in fact the receivers were split, not right at the tackle shoulders plus one yard. My "no" was unfounded so I retract the mistaken assertion.
It was solely the football brilliance of Butler that made the call fail. But I still cannot stand that arrogant asshat, Pete Carroll.
“It was solely the football brilliance of Butler that made the call fail”
1. Coaching, Coaching, Coaching
2. Physical “I want the ball” attitude. Butler A+, Lockette F. It was amazing how quick Butler closed given the speed of Lockette.
3. Wilson’s delay (to be honest, if he had not delayed, Lockette most probably would have been stopped before scoring given Butler’s hitting ability).
yes, i know... crazy risky... but the outcome gave credence to my claim i made at the beginning of the season to Seahawks fans that i know--repeats are RARE... it was within their reach but did not come to pass... close but no cigar... rare...
I think if Lockette had caught the ball he would have gotten creamed.
Hightower and others were in good position to lay Lockette out before he got to the end zone.
Another risky aspect to the play... catch, hit, and possible fumble.
Hightower and others were in good position to lay Lockette out before he got to the end zone.
That said, Butler was certainly in place to keep Lockette from getting in the end zone, and perhaps holding onto the ball. As it was, the bump on the way to get the ball stopped Lockette cold, and caused him to rotate in the air.
Just watched it again. I was wrong. Hightower would’ve been too late.
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