Seahawks Opt to Pass on Goal Line in Super Bowl Loss
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll called for a pass on second and goal from the 1 yard line, a decision that allowed Malcolm Butler of the New England Patriots to intercept Russell Wilson with 20 seconds left and seal a 28 24 victory. The rookie free agent from West Alabama earned praise for reading the play, while Carroll and Wilson accepted responsibility for the controversial call.
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Seahawks fall short as fourth quarter blunts title bid
In Glendale Seattle's vaunted defense collapsed late as Tom Brady engineered two fourth quarter TD drives and Malcolm Butler sealed New England's comeback. Injuries hampered Earl Thomas and Richard Sherman while Jeremy Lane and Tharold Simon endured shifts in the secondary. Brady finished strong, Seahawks face tough questions about finishing and consistency.
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Patriots edge Seahawks in tense Super Bowl battle
Tom Brady led a late Patriots surge as New England claimed another title. Malcolm Butler sealed the win with a critical play in the final minute after Seattle clawed back from halftime. Brady tied Montana with four Lombardi Trophies and earned his 13th Super Bowl TD pass while Matthews emerged for Seattle with a breakout onside kick and a late touchdown.
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StatBoc England Seattle Score Notes
English team StatBoc and Seattle contest highlighted by match notes and score snippets. Details are incomplete with OCR fragments leaving unclear outcomes or dates but indicate cross city competition and potential season context.
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