$5.50 shipping. Do it for Nelson Mandela.. And Dr King. Although Green Bay kicked a field goal to send the game into overtime, Seattle's comeback could not be stopped. [78] It was also reported by The Wall Street Journal that league representatives asked representatives of potential acts if they would be willing to provide financial compensation to the NFL in exchange for their appearance, in the form of either an up-front fee, or a cut of revenue from concert performances made following the Super Bowl. [29][30], The betting odds for Super Bowl XLIX initially opened after the conclusion of the conference championship games with the Seahawks favored by 2.5 points,[31] but within hours of opening, heavy betting on the Patriots had moved the line to a pick 'em at most sportsbooks. He further added, "If I lose the Super Bowl because Marshawn Lynch can’t get it in from the 1 yard line, so be it. $3.25 shipping. Arizona (12-7) will face AFC champion Pittsburgh in two weeks in Tampa for the NFL title. However, the game was contingent on the successful passage of two sales taxes in Jackson County, Missouri, on April 4, 2006. Lockette appeared to be uncovered at the one-yard line when Wilson threw him the ball, but before the ball arrived, Butler correctly read the play and rushed into position to make the interception. [71] The stage and field rendering transitioned into a "breezy" beach setting, with dancers dressed as sharks, palm trees and smiling beach balls dancing around Perry. 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Super Bowl 2015 results: Arizona Cardinals players react to end of wild game. GREAT recognition by Malcolm Butler. How about it?" Super Bowl XLIX was televised by NBC in the United States, with play-by-play announcer Al Michaels and color analyst Cris Collinsworth calling the game from the booth and Michele Tafoya working as sideline reporter. ... the interception of a Russell Wilson pass at the goal line in the waning minutes of Super Bowl XLIX in 2015… This was only the fourth time this has occurred. Behind them, linebackers K. J. Wright and Pro Bowl selection Bobby Wagner combined for a staggering 211 tackles (107 for Wright, 104 for Wagner), while Wright also forced three fumbles. [43], The Patriots used the Arizona Cardinals headquarters, in Tempe, Arizona, while the Seahawks used the Arizona State University practice facilities, also in Tempe. Carolina Panthers-Wikipedia The Steelers beat Baltimore 23-14 later in the day. From 2010 to 2014, he scored 45 percent of the time, ranking 30th out of 39 running backs; for his career to that point, he was successful on 42 percent of his attempts (15 of 36). Cards players were going crazy on Twitter. [32][33] Over most of the two-week run-up to the Super Bowl, the line held steady with the Patriots as slight 1-point favorites,[34] but, on the day before the Super Bowl, a surge of large bets on the Seahawks pushed the line back to a toss-up.[1]. Brady started off the possession with two completions to running back Shane Vereen for 13 total yards, and followed it up with a nine-yard pass to Edelman. (a play that Michaels had himself called). Seattle would then have one time out and about 18 seconds to advance the ball into field goal range with the chance to win. However, on third-and-six, quarterback Tom Brady threw a pass that was intercepted by cornerback Jeremy Lane and returned to the 14-yard line. [5][70] At the start of the halftime show, on-field participants held up light globes which created a bird's-eye view of the Pepsi logo. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. [a][b], Seattle offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell acknowledged making the call,[107] but also remarked that Lockette could have been more aggressive on the play. [72] She then proceeded to sing "Dark Horse", with 3D rendering on the field creating a chessboard visual where the turf constantly turned into "different shapes and sizes", as acrobats surrounded the singer. The other three times were in Super Bowl III (Weeb Ewbank's New York Jets vs. Ewbank's former team, Don Shula's Baltimore Colts), Super Bowl XXXIII (Dan Reeves's Atlanta Falcons vs. Mike Shanahan's Denver Broncos), and Super Bowl XXXVII (Jon Gruden's Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Gruden's former team, Bill Callahan's Oakland Raiders). Brady had another fine season in his 14th year as the team's starter, earning his 10th Pro Bowl selection with 4,109 passing yards and 33 touchdowns, with just eight interceptions. Then there was the reaction to how Bruce Irvin and other Seahawks started fighting Pats players just as the game was about to end and Seattle was going to lose. The following play gave Seattle an opportunity to win the game. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was named the game's Most Valuable Player (MVP) after a then Super Bowl-record 37 completions on 50 attempts for 328 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions (a record Brady himself would break two years later in Super Bowl LI). With 12:10 left in the game, New England mounted a 68-yard drive to cut their deficit to 24–21 on Brady's four-yard touchdown toss to Amendola. Brady completed 5/6 passes for 59 yards on New England's ensuing possession, the last one a 22-yard touchdown completion to tight end Rob Gronkowski with 31 seconds remaining. After finishing the previous season by defeating the Denver Broncos, 43–8, in Super Bowl XLVIII, Seattle completed the 2014 regular season with a 12–4 record. Sherman led the team with four interceptions, while Thomas had 97 tackles and forced four fumbles. [101], Butler's interception, thanks to his quick "read-and-react to Ricardo Lockette's underneath route", has been considered one of the top clutch plays in Super Bowl history. After a field goal and Russell Wilson's 25-yard touchdown pass to Luke Willson, Chancellor put the game completely out of reach by intercepting a pass from Cam Newton and returning it 90 yards for a touchdown. The only previous time that the old coach's former team had won was in Super Bowl XXXIII. Irvin received the first ejection in Super Bowl history for throwing a closed hand punch at Rob Gronkowski. I don’t believe the call. On special teams, kicker Steven Hauschka ranked fourth in the NFL with 134 points and made 31 of 37 field goals (83.8 percent). "[84] Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reported that "a medical observer was overheard radioing someone a second time saying Edelman needed to be examined. Special teamer Matthew Slater also made the Pro Bowl for the fourth time. Chris Johnson. S/O to @Blafell1 and @StevanRidley....Congrats #ForeverLSU. If he took a knee or the Patriots otherwise failed to advance the ball beyond the goal line, this would be a safety, awarding Seattle two points and forcing the Patriots to kick the ball back to the Seahawks. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed in April 2011 that Tampa and Arizona were selected as finalists. [13] Seattle became the first team to appear in consecutive Super Bowls since New England won two straight (XXXVIII and XXXIX). After the teams were tied 14–14 at halftime, the Seahawks built a 10-point lead to end the third quarter. "The Arizona Cardinals in the Super Bowl. [73] The costume has been described as the "clothing equivalent of a flame",[75] and "dress of fire". "[24] However, New England recovered with an NFL season long seven game winning streak, beginning with a dominating 43–17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in week five, and went on to lose only two more games for the rest of the year (the latter of which was done while resting the starters the final week of the season), finishing the season with a 12–4 record and the number one seed in the AFC. Defensive end Cliff Avril lay on the field motionless. I can't believe the call." He did not gain a yard on 12 of those attempts, and lost yardage in 9. Tennessee vs. St. Louis, January 2000. Following the play, Collinsworth stated, "I'm sorry, but I can't believe the call. Seattle started off their postseason with a 31–17 win over the Carolina Panthers. Following a penalty against New England, Gronkowski caught a pair of passes that moved the team up 33 yards to the Seattle 19. The American Football Conference (AFC) champions New England Patriots defeated the National Football Conference (NFC) champions and defending Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks 28–24 to earn their fourth Super Bowl title and their first since Super Bowl XXXIX 10 years earlier. "[107] The head coach added that Seattle would have run the ball on a subsequent play,[107][109] as well that "we don't ever call a play thinking we might throw an interception. The Cardinals clinched their first NFC West title since 2009, in addition to the first 13-win season in franchise history. 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However, the second tax that would have allowed the construction of a rolling roof between the two stadiums was narrowly defeated, with 48 percent approval. Super Bowl XLIII was an American football game between the American Football Conference (AFC) champions Pittsburgh Steelers and the National Football Conference (NFC) champions Arizona Cardinals to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 2008 season. Highlights from the Arizona Cardinals 2015 regular season. [92] Most lists of greatest Super Bowls continue to list it in the top few games. "At times that night in the desert Bennett and Avril controlled the line of scrimmage almost by themselves. Following Wagner's interception, Seattle's offense took advantage of the turnover, driving 50 yards in six plays and scoring on Wilson's three-yard touchdown pass to Doug Baldwin, who was penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct for an improper end-zone celebration. Arizona Cardinals Playoff History. [49][50] Jeff Miller, writing for the Orange County Register, observed that the cheapest tickets were nearly as expensive as a year's tuition at the University of Phoenix, and commented that the $28,888 price of seats near the 50-yard line "should not only buy you Katy Perry's halftime show but also Katy Perry singing again from your backseat halfway through your drive home."[46]. Jim Gray anchored the pre-game and halftime coverage, with Larry Fitzgerald, Tom Brady, Scott Graham, Rod Woodson and Kurt Warner contributing. The Arizona Cardinals’ Super Bowl odds for this coming season went from 40/1 after the conclusion of last season to 25/1 after free agency. The game was broadcast live in India on Sony SIX.[67]. Quarterback Russell Wilson was back in control of the Seattle offense, completing 63.1 percent of his passes for 3,475 yards and 20 touchdowns, with seven interceptions, while also rushing for 849 yards and six touchdowns. But his opportunity for a second just happens to be what could prevent his one-time Cardinals coach, Bruce Arians, from winning his first. New England's defense held Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, who had thrown for 4,761 yards and 40 touchdowns during the season, to just 12/23 completions for 126 yards. The New England Patriots score a go-ahead touchdown, the Seahawks get an unreal catch by Jermaine Kearse, Marshawn Lynch almost gets into the end zone, the Seahawks decide to throw the ball at the goalline and Malcolm Butler picks off what would have been the game winning throw by Russell Wilson. Michael Bennett anchored the Seattle defensive line, leading the team with seven sacks, while teammate Bruce Irvin ranked second with 6.5 and intercepted two passes, returning both for touchdowns. After winning Super Bowl XLVIII the previous season, the Seahawks also struggled to begin the season, floundering near the season's midpoint with a 3–3 record. The game aired live in France on channel W9. [71] Perry entered the stadium riding atop a large, golden mechanical lion, opening her set with a performance of "Roar". It was the second time the stadium has hosted a Super Bowl (following Super Bowl XLII seven years earlier), and the third one held in the Phoenix metropolitan area . Vegas odds have the Cardinals listed at +460 to win the NFC West, +1800 to win the NFC Title and +3500 to win the Super Bowl. Gov. The NFL awarded the 2015 Super Bowl to the Cardinals and the University of Phoenix … Nevertheless, Edelman remained in the game and eventually caught the game-winning touchdown pass. The Arizona Cardinals’ Super Bowl odds for this coming season went from 40/1 after the conclusion of last season to 25/1 after free agency. After winning the coin toss, the Seahawks took the ball and drove 87 yards to win the game on Wilson's 35-yard touchdown pass to Kearse, sending the Seahawks to the Super Bowl for the second year in a row.[28]. The flagship stations of each station in the markets of each team carried their local play-by-play calls. Straight BS. ", "Super Bowl 49: Patriots to use Cardinals facility, Seahawks are home team in big game", "Super expensive: Cheapest Super Bowl ticket costs over $8,000", "Miller: Super Bowl prices out true fans", "Super Bowl tickets 2015: Still available if you want to spend $9,000 each", "How much does a Super Bowl ticket cost? [48] The raise in ticket prices was due to a shortage caused by the short selling practice of brokers and resale sites. The Arizona Cardinals one of the worst teams in the league. After a touchback gave Seattle the ball on their 20, Wilson started off the Seahawks drive with a 31-yard completion to Lynch. On special teams, kicker Stephen Gostkowski was selected to his third Pro Bowl and became the third player ever to lead the NFL in scoring four times (and the first since the NFL-AFL merger), converting 35 of 37 field goals (94.6 percent) and racking up 156 points. Al Michaels also compared it to Antonio Freeman's famous Monday Night Football catch known as "He did what?" Wide receiver Julian Edelman was another key aspect of the passing game, with 92 receptions for 974 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 92 yards and returning 25 punts for 299 yards and a touchdown. [65] It was the most viewed broadcast on pay television in Australia that day, with 94,000 viewers.[66]. Arizona finished the 2014 regular season 11-5 and lost in the first round of the NFL playoffs, but the Cardinals will shape up to be Super Bowl contenders in 2015… Now with the score 20–19, the Seahawks managed to go up by 3 points on a dramatic 2-point conversion play in which Wilson was forced to run all the way back to the 17-yard line near the right sideline before hurling the ball to the opposite side of the field, where Luke Willson, who had only been assigned as a blocker for the play, caught the ball and took it into the end zone. "[94][95] Sports Illustrated writer Peter King called the play one of the worst calls in Super Bowl history,[96] as did retired Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. He also surpassed Joe Montana's record for career touchdown passes in Super Bowls, setting a new record with 13. Although the score was still a close 17–7 by the end of the half, New England dominated the game in the second with touchdowns on their first four drives. Butler managed to recognize the catch and recover in time to shove Kearse out of bounds as he got up, preventing a Seattle touchdown, but the play netted 33 yards and gave the Seahawks a first down at the Patriots five-yard line with 1:05 left in regulation. She underwent a wardrobe change, and progressed into a "campy" medley of "Teenage Dream" and "California Gurls". Congrats to my boy @Revis24 @LG_Blount @Blafell1 I'm proud of you boys. Rank is among players with a least 10 attempts and includes performance in the playoffs. Edelman was clearly concussed by Chancellor's helmet-to-helmet hit "suffering an apparent brain injury, staggering around on the field in plain view of the biggest television audience ever, per Deadline.com, and receiving no treatment. ", "Super Bowl Wrap-up: What Was Pete Carroll Thinking? The 2015 season was the Arizona Cardinals' 96th in the National Football League, their 117th overall, their 28th in Arizona, their 10th playing home games at University of Phoenix Stadium and their third under head coach Bruce Arians. ", "The Seattle Seahawks' Circular Firing Squad", "Patriots had biggest second-half comeback in Super Bowl history", "Super Bowl XLIX–National Football League Game Summary", National Football League championship games, Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Live Sports Special, 1982 Men's NCAA Basketball National Championship, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Super_Bowl_XLIX&oldid=1020395231, February 2015 sports events in the United States, Wikipedia pending changes protected pages, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Most games as player, assistant, or coach.
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