I feel like there’s a lesson to be learned from that. There’s nothing that could have been done at that point. The game was over. So, why not just keep doing the thing that comforts you? It’s one of the only things he could directly control.
This is the moment that tore the franchise up imo. the players were right to compete and win the division, but the chemistry was always off to go deep. Good on them for trying to keep it together for long after.
I know I did see someone talking about how the Pats defense practiced this specific play leading up to the game. But to me that's on Pete C for overusing this "surprise" play.
The Kearse catch is such bullshit because if the defender hit him, they would have thrown a flag. It was literally a goddamn miracle it was catchable at all.
Was watching this SB in a bar in downtown Seattle. Half the bar missed this play because everyone was thinking they had basically won the game with the Kearse catch and were still celebrating.
I have to admit that I was a feeling a bit negative about the Patriots chances at this point in the game and I started to disassociate so I didn't immediately register what happened. It became apparent when several men between 200 and 300 pounds crashed into me screaming and throwing their beers around.
It literally didn’t occur to me that they might try to throw the ball. In hindsight the “they should’ve ran” idea is probably a bit overblown, box was absolutely loaded and they needed to manage the clock a bit. But in the moment I saw the pick and was like wait wut how
you could argue this kickstarted us back into high gear. we were unsure if we would see another ring before Brady left. Turns out we were wrong. And then wrong again. and then wrong again.
I can travel universes and I’ve been hyper fixated on this play. In one universe I visited, the Seahawks ran the ball 4 straight times and Marshawn was stop at the one. In another, they tried a face and it was tipped and picked. Another resulted in a Marshawn fumble. I realized that this goal line stand was destiny unfortunately, and if not that this way it would have happened another
Lynch beat Hightower in the flat actually, Wilson could have gone for the pass there. Of course lynch could have missed/dropped it, but there's at least one plausible out
I mean, what are they supposed to do? Throw a tantrum on the middle of the field? Although I do remember that Richard Sherman was pretty emotive about the result.
As if we needed a reminder, this proves just how great BB is. They practiced this play during the week and prepped Butler for it. And then he didn’t call a timeout before the play because he sensed how chaotic it was for the Seahawks.
In the documentary about this, they talk about how Patricia (?) is yelling into the headset asking if they take a TO. And Bill is just staring at the field.
So one of the things I read was that prior to this pass, there was 99 passing plays called at the 1-2 yard line that season (post included.) The TD rate was something like 35-48%. There were also 0 INTs too. So the odds were decent. So logically this was one of the safest calls you could make. Plus I think Lynch had one of the worst conversion rates at that distance too.
I know people want to criticize Carroll for this play (and rightfully so). But this is a phenomenal defensive play by Malcolm Butler at the highest pinnacle of the football stage.
So much to obviously state. I think the best is pete just chewing away at his gum. Like he was totally not fazed by the outcome and expected to be back next year
What a lot of people I think forget since the Pats ended up winning 6 and Brady 7 is that before this, they had lost the last two Super bowls they’d been to in dramatic fashion. Their winning big games reputation was starting to wear off. How things flipped on just one play still amazes me to this day
For the first time in the last 7 years, I don’t feel the need to defend Russ. Since it’s on broncos fans now, here are some talking points for when this comes up in the future:
Browner recognized it but I think that had more to do with the fact that BB called out that play earlier in the week cause he saw that we scored with it all season. He then had them drill it over and over and over again. So yes Browner recognized it, but I think it was more that BB made them hyperfocus on the look of that play presnap.
As a Pats fan this game means so much to me. Not only was it the interception and the ending, but my father passed 2 weeks after this and he was so happy they won. I remember celebrating with him as he and I both yelled in opposite rooms as we had our traditions.
I stand by thinking the play was to pass here (I'd do a fade not a slant though). You have one timeout and 3 plays. If you run and don't get it, you probably have to take a timeout. Now you got no timeouts and 2 plays but the only way you get two plays is by passing because a run play that doesn't get it runs out the clock. Defense knows exactly what you're doing. You pass, you leave yourself options. You can run on third or pass. And do anything on 4th.
That's the first time I've really watched this in depth. I know everyone says that Lynch should have ran that ball, but the Pats had everyone in the box. A throw might have been the right play there.
Carrol expected Belichick to use a time out before this play, but instead he let the clock run, which seemed crazy in the moment. Carrol opted for a passing play instead of using their last timeout, worst that could happen is clock is incomplete clock stop, then a running play into the end zone right?
What unnerved me was Belichickl wasn't flustered when he saw the line up. What I thought was going to happen when I saw the call the pass would get deflected by a pats pass rush and intercepted. If they were going to pass it should have been a play action bootleg
Until the day I die, I will defend this play call. Was Lynch at his peak? Yes. But that season he had a terrible record that close to the goal line. This play was drawn up and executed well, but Butler just made a once in a lifetime play. Way too much blame goes to the call and not enough credit goes to Butler.
Everyone hates the passing play but Seattle had to throw it once to give them 3 shots at the end zone. They had to throw it this play or next play. If they ran and got stuffed on this play the 3rd down play would be 100% obvious a passing play.
Still don’t understand how people think this was the right call, they had marshawn lynch and were on the half yard line with 30 secs left in the Super Bowl
I understand the concept behind the call. Super high success rate quick slant, everyone and their mom is expecting a run with Lynch. Tried to catch them off guard, Butler read it perfect. When you look at The Pats D they only had 1 LB in the middle too. Literally any type of minimal run block win from the C or G and Lynch walks in.
Dumbest play called/run in the SB! I can’t stand the Pats but the fact the Seahawks were so cocky in trying to get Russ the MVP vs just winning the SB, I’m glad they lost the way they did!
Ha imagine an embarrassing loss to the Patriots in the Super Bowl in the fourth quarter
At least it wasn't overtime. No bird team deserves that.
roastme
At least this play led to
Ohh my god this is amazing
"I still think it was the right call" hahaha
Wow, never knew this existed this is amazing
How did I not see this?? Lol
Is that John Lajoie????
The League was amazing
I can't believe the broadcast crew didn't get a camera pan to Lynch during that INT... manq
I miss that show sooooooo MUCH!
That show was so good
Still funny how Pete Carroll just chews his gum.
Taking his rage out on the gum
He must've been so numb at that point. Like what else are you going to do but just continue to exist while it sinks in?
And Russ just claps his hands like “oh darn, we’ll get ‘em next time”
I feel like there’s a lesson to be learned from that. There’s nothing that could have been done at that point. The game was over. So, why not just keep doing the thing that comforts you? It’s one of the only things he could directly control.
chewing intensifies
That's what the cameras showed. The cameras caught him going 'OH NO!' at the top of his lungs.
Bruh I just woke up
OP chooses to start their day with violence
Better go back to bed.
This is the moment that tore the franchise up imo. the players were right to compete and win the division, but the chemistry was always off to go deep. Good on them for trying to keep it together for long after.
Good morning
good morning starshine, the Earth says hello!
Seriously, like why post this…
No better time to start drinking...
At least you still have Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner from that era to carry your team this year
Agh, the infamous Matt Patricia play... in case you were unsure, Matt Patricia deserves the credit here, single handedly won this SB...
How so?
I know I did see someone talking about how the Pats defense practiced this specific play leading up to the game. But to me that's on Pete C for overusing this "surprise" play.
A lot of people forget Butler was the DB on the Kearse catch earlier that same drive.
Had Seattle scored, that catch would be remembered in the same way the Edelman catch was in the 28-3 comeback.
He played phenomenal defense that play as well. Just got unlucky
Everyone forgets about the Kearse catch lol.
No one forgets about the Kearse catch
Tbh I don't know anyone who forgets about the Kearse catch, I feel like I just see people talking about people forgetting the Kearse catch.
The Kearse catch is such bullshit because if the defender hit him, they would have thrown a flag. It was literally a goddamn miracle it was catchable at all.
Schrodinger’s Kearse Catch.
Butler is the guy who pushed Kearse out of bounds and kept him from scoring.
Was watching this SB in a bar in downtown Seattle. Half the bar missed this play because everyone was thinking they had basically won the game with the Kearse catch and were still celebrating.
Based on the number of people talking about how everyone forgets kearse’s catch I don’t think anybody has forgotten Kearse’s catch
People often forget about the Julio Jones monster catch in SB LI too.
Chewing intensifies
I have to admit that I was a feeling a bit negative about the Patriots chances at this point in the game and I started to disassociate so I didn't immediately register what happened. It became apparent when several men between 200 and 300 pounds crashed into me screaming and throwing their beers around.
I just remember a ton of pats running on the field and I took off too Lmaoo
When the pass happened I actually thought it was caught at first and didn't even hear Al Michaels call
It literally didn’t occur to me that they might try to throw the ball. In hindsight the “they should’ve ran” idea is probably a bit overblown, box was absolutely loaded and they needed to manage the clock a bit. But in the moment I saw the pick and was like wait wut how
A dynasty continued and another is killed
A doomed pass thrown, the prophecy fulfilled.
Crazy to think it had been 10 years since the last Pats SB win before this and they almost didn’t win it.
A soul for a soul
If you throw this ball, you will destroy a great empire.
you could argue this kickstarted us back into high gear. we were unsure if we would see another ring before Brady left. Turns out we were wrong. And then wrong again. and then wrong again.
Prevented before it began.
To be fair, the Patriots dynasty was basically just BB and TB, everyone else just hung out for a few years of the dynasty.
It will be 2050 and I will still have PTSD from this play being posted all the time
It will hurt forever until I’m dead
Same
And it will keep being posted.
I can travel universes and I’ve been hyper fixated on this play. In one universe I visited, the Seahawks ran the ball 4 straight times and Marshawn was stop at the one. In another, they tried a face and it was tipped and picked. Another resulted in a Marshawn fumble. I realized that this goal line stand was destiny unfortunately, and if not that this way it would have happened another
Thank you, America Chavez
Lynch beat Hightower in the flat actually, Wilson could have gone for the pass there. Of course lynch could have missed/dropped it, but there's at least one plausible out
Tbh i still feel like passing there was the right play. Just not that passing play.
You just watched the butterfly effect too huh?
"Russel, do you want to win another Super Bowl?"
Out of pocket
Haven't we been through enough this off-season...
The Butler interception stung at the time, but it feels a lot worse in hindsight knowing this is how the Wilson era ends.
Wait, it was 2nd down and Seattle had a timeout?
Yeah they had to pass into the end zone at least once. You run it here, you have to pass next down.
lolol it’s even funnier now, huh??
Pats acted like they just won the Super Bowl. Most of the Seahawks did not act like they just lost it.
I've always thought Wilson's reaction was kind of weird. He's just like dang that sucks and jogs off the field
Until they started a fight thereby putting the Brady in field position to kneel it out.
I mean, what are they supposed to do? Throw a tantrum on the middle of the field? Although I do remember that Richard Sherman was pretty emotive about the result.
They still had an outside shot at a safety and getting the ball back. Then they jumped offsides and it was over over.
fuck you man
:/
Pornography for 49ers fans.
As if we needed a reminder, this proves just how great BB is. They practiced this play during the week and prepped Butler for it. And then he didn’t call a timeout before the play because he sensed how chaotic it was for the Seahawks.
In the documentary about this, they talk about how Patricia (?) is yelling into the headset asking if they take a TO. And Bill is just staring at the field.
Lol easy to say in hindsight. Taking a timeout was the right call at the time. It just happened to work out.
I will never forget this absolute gem of a game
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So one of the things I read was that prior to this pass, there was 99 passing plays called at the 1-2 yard line that season (post included.) The TD rate was something like 35-48%. There were also 0 INTs too. So the odds were decent. So logically this was one of the safest calls you could make. Plus I think Lynch had one of the worst conversion rates at that distance too.
I know people want to criticize Carroll for this play (and rightfully so). But this is a phenomenal defensive play by Malcolm Butler at the highest pinnacle of the football stage.
This is gold worthy with 0 bias. Here you go sir.
I just wish people would put the narrative on Malcolm Butler vs OMG TURRIBLE CALL
Right. That he actually caught and held onto the ball is amazing. Most DB just knock it away or drop it.
So much to obviously state. I think the best is pete just chewing away at his gum. Like he was totally not fazed by the outcome and expected to be back next year
A lot of ppl are trashing Pete carrol for standing there chewing his gum but like, what is he supposed to do? Run of the field or something lol
Someone needs to start keeping a tally count of how much this is posted. Swear this was posted twice in the last month.
What a lot of people I think forget since the Pats ended up winning 6 and Brady 7 is that before this, they had lost the last two Super bowls they’d been to in dramatic fashion. Their winning big games reputation was starting to wear off. How things flipped on just one play still amazes me to this day
The Seahawks haven't been the same since. I still can't believe they lost that game!
The end of the Seahawks ‘dynasty’
For the first time in the last 7 years, I don’t feel the need to defend Russ. Since it’s on broncos fans now, here are some talking points for when this comes up in the future:
To your first and fourth points, it was Brandon Browner who recognized the play, not Butler.
Malcolm was never on the Seahawks?
Browner recognized it but I think that had more to do with the fact that BB called out that play earlier in the week cause he saw that we scored with it all season. He then had them drill it over and over and over again. So yes Browner recognized it, but I think it was more that BB made them hyperfocus on the look of that play presnap.
You act like Wilson wasn't blazing fast back then for a QB sneak.
I hear a lot of stats about lynch that season; what about that game. The patriots could not stop him, end of story.
There's an alternate universe where they give the ball to Beast Mode and he fumbles.
Didn't a similar thing happen the next season when Seattle was on the goal-line and they ran Lynch 4 times and they got stuffed all four times?
Ah, it’s going to be a good day
As a Pats fan this game means so much to me. Not only was it the interception and the ending, but my father passed 2 weeks after this and he was so happy they won. I remember celebrating with him as he and I both yelled in opposite rooms as we had our traditions.
oh HELL yeah
Hey I don't know if Ive ever seen this clip before? Thanks for sharing this unknown and rare clip
I was pulling for Seattle, but seeing Richard Sherman's soul leave his body after he talked so much shit before was kinda amusing.
I woke up in a good mood today and here you are, retraumatizing me
"Ah what lovely day, I wonder what-"
Alright. Guess it's time to watch this 700 times.
The only non Colts moment to ever break my heart and haunt me long after it happened.
This is the first time I haven’t looked away at some point while watching this play since it happened, I think I’m finally numb to it
Won my final score square because of that
I stand by thinking the play was to pass here (I'd do a fade not a slant though). You have one timeout and 3 plays. If you run and don't get it, you probably have to take a timeout. Now you got no timeouts and 2 plays but the only way you get two plays is by passing because a run play that doesn't get it runs out the clock. Defense knows exactly what you're doing. You pass, you leave yourself options. You can run on third or pass. And do anything on 4th.
I think this is the play that broke up Seahawks momentum for future championships. Something just seemed to break emotionally permanently for them.
Brandon Browner is the reason this play works
2 of Brady rings came from dumb ass opposing coaches
Pete Carroll still has a job
No idea why this is posted today but niiiice
The fact that there are so many Colts fans disgusted by this lmaoo like “we don’t even know who you are”
Wish I could go back and relive this moment again one more time
Pete Carrol seeing the interception: Gum Chewing intensifies
Damn we just wake up and target a random fanbase everyday?
As a Rams fan, I wasn't sure if I was mad that the Patriots won another Super Bowl or happy that the Seahawks dynasty was quashed.
This play lives in 49er lore. So good.
Wilson should’ve audible to a run play. I admire that Pete Carroll was trying to win Russ the SB MVP. But there was no reason to call this play.
And the Seahawks have never recovered.
Fuck you
This is my favorite moment in sports. The gum chewing and 1000 ft stare 🤌🏼
That's the first time I've really watched this in depth. I know everyone says that Lynch should have ran that ball, but the Pats had everyone in the box. A throw might have been the right play there.
lemme tell you something, a corner route for a potential game winning TD is NOT A GOOD IDEA
BB have said multiple times they were expecting a run
I was having a good day man
That’s Arizona Cardinals legend, Malcom Butler.
Carrol expected Belichick to use a time out before this play, but instead he let the clock run, which seemed crazy in the moment. Carrol opted for a passing play instead of using their last timeout, worst that could happen is clock is incomplete clock stop, then a running play into the end zone right?
Worst play call in the history of the NFL. This is more on Carrol than Wilson
What unnerved me was Belichickl wasn't flustered when he saw the line up. What I thought was going to happen when I saw the call the pass would get deflected by a pats pass rush and intercepted. If they were going to pass it should have been a play action bootleg
Pass looked good
This is a helluva thing.
I love how right after the play it seems like Al is short circuiting.
Should have run Marshawn Lynch!
Thanks for this 😕
This brings a smile to my face.
Pain
Is this posted every Sunday?
We chose pain today huh?
Pain.
Fuck Pete Carroll. All my homies hate Pete Carroll.
As an Eagles fan I would like to thank the Patriots coaching staff for teaching Malcolm a lesson and not having him play in SB LII.
Delicious.
Maddens graphics are getting so good. I'd hate if this actually happened in a real game...
I like keeping it in RW hands, but I’d have run a play action bootleg where he can choose to keep it.
Probably my favorite play that doesn't involve the 49ers.
I personally loved the play call at the end...
Until the day I die, I will defend this play call. Was Lynch at his peak? Yes. But that season he had a terrible record that close to the goal line. This play was drawn up and executed well, but Butler just made a once in a lifetime play. Way too much blame goes to the call and not enough credit goes to Butler.
And they never. Went. Back. Again.
Everyone hates the passing play but Seattle had to throw it once to give them 3 shots at the end zone. They had to throw it this play or next play. If they ran and got stuffed on this play the 3rd down play would be 100% obvious a passing play.
Pete could've just let Marshawn run the damn ball, but nooo....
One of the if not the dumbest play calls in the history of life
This was the end for the bird from Seattle, the one win wonder. Overrated Franchise
Aaron Rodgers would likely be crucified to the end of time if this was him.
DELETE THIS.
Still just mind boggling play call
I am not even a Sea Hawks fan, this call still makes me sick so many years later.
Fuck you guys
Rest in peace potential Seahawks dynasty....
The most painful moment in my Seahawks fandom.
This play is basically in every YouTube compilation. Greatest defensive plays, clutch plays, biggest blunders, et al
Sherman's face was best part.
Imagine being Pete’s gum in this clip.
I was going to tell a Pete Carroll joke, but I decided not to run with it
I was having a good day.
Still don’t understand how people think this was the right call, they had marshawn lynch and were on the half yard line with 30 secs left in the Super Bowl
That’s gotta be the worst play call in NFL history.
Pete Carroll has one of the most punchable faces of all time.
That's what you get Pete for chewing gum like a fuckin cow you savage. Fuck him
Best Super Bowl ever imo
❤️❤️❤️❤️loved this for my Pats
Ah, so its our turn to experience pain.
Never realized it was only second down and they still had a timeout. Also still had a beast mode marshawn lynch. What a stupid ass play call.
Obligatory “passing in that situation wasn’t a bad idea” comment.
Kind of didnt realize they had a freaking timeout also, why not just do 1 run with beast mode, dude just broke a huge run off
Man the Zoloft makes this slightly easier to accept
Pete should have been fired in the post game interview live for everyone in the world to see it.
I understand the concept behind the call. Super high success rate quick slant, everyone and their mom is expecting a run with Lynch. Tried to catch them off guard, Butler read it perfect. When you look at The Pats D they only had 1 LB in the middle too. Literally any type of minimal run block win from the C or G and Lynch walks in.
I don’t like this.
Amazing how Tom Brady single-handedly willed his defense to make that play.
Thanks for posting this again I'd almost forgotten
And Marshall Lynch laughed.
Lol. Can’t say I hate it.
Remember when Patricia took credit for this play after being called out for being a shitty coach?
Will forever go down as the worst play call in NFL history.
Dumbest play called/run in the SB! I can’t stand the Pats but the fact the Seahawks were so cocky in trying to get Russ the MVP vs just winning the SB, I’m glad they lost the way they did!