The Malcolm Butler interception deserves a deep rewind | Super Bowl 49

One-yard away from the end zone with 26-seconds left, the Seahawks were on the verge of winning back-to-back Super Bowls. The Patriots were months removed from being written off and need to make a goal-line stand for their first Super Bowl in ten years. Seattle has the chance to become the NFL's newest dynasty. New England is looking to prove they're not done. And with one snap, we'll forget everything that got us here.
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[@SecretBaseSBN]

Thanks for coming by y'all, and to those of you that have suggested this for so long - thanks for waiting! Seahawks fans, sorry, but you also were on the good side of the last episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGeum2B6rKqKe7s And if someone out there actually wants to get more of the Brady story, enjoy our episode that covers that a bit more in depth: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIK6n5mDjcagbMk&

[@spencerschannel8856]

SB Nation Alec Martinez’s game 5 goal pls

[@jacobsternemann]

Will Buikema is my favorite SB Nation host (overlooking Bois). I wish he would stop using unnecessary language, though.

[@owen__winters1423]

Do Kyrie’s step back three in 2016 finals

[@ethanchua6565]

Crosby's Golden Goal in 2010

[@santotrafficantejr9985]

A good rewind story would be "The Kiss of Death" Mario Ellie clutch shot in the 95 WCSF Playoffs Game 7 against the Phoenix Suns.

[@sStyleMo]

It's funny how just a little over 4 years ago, the Patriots had to "prove they weren't done." They've been to 3 superbowls since then...

[@tmlfan7785]

Style Supremo they rebounded hard after the early 2010s

[@BadMoonRising92]

They’re still having to prove that. I’m done doubting them. Every season the media and fans say “they’re done” and then they make the damn superbowl. Until brady and Belichick retire, I’ll consider them contenders every single year.

[@keyboard-commentator]

@@BadMoonRising92 no way they beat the ravens and prob not KC. but if somehow they do, yeah they could prob take any team in the nfc.

[@NorthernNewEnglandDashcam]

@@keyboard-commentator I come from the future. They didn't lose to those two. But they did to the Titans

[@brodyca1898]

@@BadMoonRising92 not this year they suck

[@akramabdi5396]

I’m convinced that if you say “ welcome to a moment in history” before anything you do in life, it instantly becomes 10x more interesting

[@kevinzhu6417]

"welcome to a moment in history" *rips the loudest fart during your brothers wedding reception

[@laflame5506]

*steps in dog poop

[@ps2gamer350]

I say that all the time

[@laflame5506]

@@ps2gamer350 who are you talking to

[@noahfriedman6357]

"Welcome to a moment in history" *Rips a nasty, loud, long, fishy fart in the middle of midnight mass at my mother's church*

[@raging_crocodile2081]

As a Seahawks fan this video gives me Vietnam flashbacks.

[@danielkirk6983]

Same

[@kforkevo]

Russell Wilson is definitely not overrated, but go off.

[@Robotdad474]

Ryan Scarborough GB didn’t deserve to be in that SB at all. 4 free chances to score and Rodgers couldn’t capitalize of them? Seattle basically handed them the opportunity to win and as per usual, GB couldn’t follow through

[@trenpire]

LETS GOOOOO

[@subscribetopewdiepieunsubs7765]

@Ryan Scarborough 2nd alltime passer rating and has carried his team since legend of boom left.

[@nikbol43below]

"We're on to Cincinnati." What an iconic line that would become.

[@markboston9303]

Mona Lisa Vito is a distant second but that was funny too

[@cmd31220]

I still can't believe the Patriots practiced against that EXACT play during the week. Just goes to show how well prepared the Patriots are

[@Enthusiastlist]

The ironic thing is butler failed at it in practice.

[@Dalejr88rox]

@@Enthusiastlist I was gonna say this. Butler was repeatedly burned on pick plays in practice which makes this even more amazing. If you watch the Mic'd Up of this Super Bowl, the other defender next to him tells Malcolm what play the Seahawks are doing and where he needs to line up right before that interception

[@mattdenton6569]

Spygate

[@christianjoseph6502]

Belicheck has 200 iq

[@roguishpaladin]

@@mattdenton6569 ...was YEARS before and you're an idiot for bringing it up.This video did a pretty good job of establishing that Belichick's defensive look was stacked against the run while the WR coverage "looked" weak. It was a trap and Carroll fell into it because he's not actually a very good coach.

[@TalentedTrident]

As a Seahawks fan, I thought I had gotten over this moment. Wow I was wrong. This opened up a deep wound. On a note of happier times for the Seahawks, I think Sherman's interception against the 49ers would make a great Rewinder video.

[@hokagehinatahyuga3459]

Foba Bett im so mad he went to the 49ers smh

[@Silverlined_69]

Facts

[@kingericson490]

you should do a series called "curses" and talk about different sports team curses and the history and everything behind them

[@sightlessninja2456]

They could start with the Cubs or the Red Sox

[@tompkinssquaretrackclub]

they'd have to do the Hanshin Tigers' "Curse of the Colonel" from the Japan League. One of my favorite sport curses

[@kingericson490]

Hopin they would start with the cubs but i really want them to do the curse of Bobby Lane for the detriot lions at some point

[@taje718]

Knicks please do

[@syflembeck9049]

You could do one on the 50 year curse that started when Indy faked the deflation claim. It was so blatantly obvious that Ryan Grigson was in kahoots with Baltimore to put the fix on NE. And anyone who wants to claim otherwise needs to look at one fact that everyone conveniently overlooks:.......With FULLY inflated footballs, NE destroyed Indy in the 2nd half, went to 4 Super Bowls and won 3 of them, and Brady got an MVP.....ALL WITH FULLY INFLATED FOOTBALLS. Yeah.....I'm convinced the whole deflategate thing was bullshit....plus the Wells report NEVER proved anything. The fact that the rest of the NFL is so salty is the most delicious feeling in the world...and the Colts will pay the price: A 50 year curse. BAMMM. Mic drop.

[@shannonpincombe8485]

Classic moment. The look on Sherman's face is the icing on a Super Bowl cake.

[@adrianmarquez5462]

I really believe Armando Galarragas 28 out perfect game should be made into a rewinder. In any case, these are 12 minute mini masterpieces and I am glad I found them

[@joeomalley2835]

That''s a good one to do. Wow, I remember that so vividly.

[@jupiterbrando]

This is a great suggestion. So many of these are just "do this cool play I remember," but the Imperfect Game has, well, 27 outs before it, players (and an umpire) with significant careers, and an aftermath noteworthy enough to make looking back on everything purposeful

[@adrianmarquez5462]

@@jupiterbrando Great moment in sports history and the conclusion is very emotional. Everything you said is spot on and probably more thorough in why this should be made than even my original comment. 100% agree with everything

[@jackiswellCool]

"Pass is intercepted at the goal line by Malcom Butler" has got to be one of the greatest moments of commentary in the NFL for a Generation

[@Jstahl650]

I wish you had gone into how the Patriots had seen this exact play before and trained for it right before the super bowl and how Belichick was contemplating a time out once the formation was shown but decided not to because he's a genius. Regardless, I love this moment, it was amazing to watch!

[@Reiderreiter]

Same here. I think that’s a very underrated but key part to the story. Especially the part about Butler getting burned every time they ran the play in practice but getting it right at the most important time.

[@Jstahl650]

@Ryan Scarborough100% this. They prepare so much and always work on the playbook right until the night before if they feel there is even a 1% chance it will come up. Although I don't support the Pats, you just have to respect the way they work and their dedication, its unreal.

[@J36Ops]

@@Reiderreiter Butler was getting burned repeatedly in practice until, I think it was Patricia, told him "don't try and cover the receiver, just go for the ball."

[@somesnowgoon9888]

As a Seahawks fan this was the most interesting yet painful thing I’ve ever watched. still beat the Broncos 48-3 tho 😂

[@mattbrendlen]

And five years later the Seahawks would receive a crucial delay of game penalty against the Niners, trying to redeem Lynch (but failing to do so). Welcome... to a moment in history...

[@markuselbert2944]

43-8 but yeah. Anyway, obligatory "INTERCEPTED at the GOAL LINE by MALCOLM BUTLER!!!"

[@JRat_1]

@@mattbrendlen i remember that and when they sent him in i was like: YAAAAA WHERE GOING TO WIN AND REDEEM OURSELFS AND LYNCH IS GONAA SCORE AND SHOW WHAT WE SHOULD'VE DONE BEFORE! and then... the delay of game was like: uuhh yeah NO!

[@sheepdavis]

43 to 8 dumbass

[@ahmedrahim2500]

@@sheepdavis like that's so much better. Still a ploughing

[@jude4467]

THE MINNEAPOLIS MIRACLE DESERVES A DEEP REWIND

[@JSession]

Jude yessssss

[@josephsevv]

Factsssss

[@afnaansyed5975]

Hey Russell, want another Super bowl ring? Nah, I'll pass

[@mrx1278]

Now that's funny! LMAO

[@davidcollins1]

It might be two years old, but the joke should definitely be "Hey Russ, wanna run it back for another ring?" "Nah, I'll Pass"

[@cooperbeard29]

Do Lewis Hamilton’s last lap pass on Timo Glock.

[@thiagoveloso7610]

Oh that would be amazing. As a brazilian I HATE THAT but this really deserve a deep rewind

[@ADRiiAN24]

IS THAT GLOCK?!

[@bradyfitch2933]

Please for the love of god do this!!

[@cflow2013]

As a New England fan in the Seattle area, thanks for giving them a few years to heal so I can reopen the wound.

[@attiepollard7847]

Lmao that's mean dude

[@mattbrown5921]

Bet you get the Ken Hamlin treatment. If you dont know Google him plus add bar to the search.

[@rydawg26]

Final out of 2016 World Series

[@swagcerorsupreme]



[@Jmurda1983]

Do DeSean Jackson punt return against the Giants to win the game

[@marcus813]

I hadn't thought about that play, but that definitely deserves a deep rewind, too. Lots of backstory there. I watched the play on live TV and I still couldn't believe it!

[@maxperlman5209]

good call

[@ericgulseth74]

I always say that the Packers owe him a ring for that.

[@caseyjones9621]

Yesss

[@djames6043]

Miracle in the Meadowlands

[@SauceGod.999]

Damn SB Nation, Seahawks fans don’t need to relive this moment anymore than they already do😭

[@b66docos]

Could be worse, imagine living with 28-3 for the end of days or being the losing team to the "Yes it's a dynasty" era.

[@johnevans7097]

As a Seahawks fan this truly hurts my heart every time I see it

[@a-ddaigrepont3375]

ha ha NOT me

[@SpelunkingRaccoon]

I'm sure this is a very well made, entertaining and informative video but I can't watch it I just can't.

[@starguy5989]

Do mike piazza 911 home run rewind

[@denistuohy2535]

I’ve been asking for this since this series started. I want them to do it sooooo bad. Or a beef history of Mike Piazza vs Terrorism

[@fredfrederickson]

I wish they would too, but this video about it is good though kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5eveK2YfKx4j7M

[@sportsfanatic2228]

Tom Brady: hey Russell want a ring? Russell: nah I’ll pass

[@homelander39]

Greatest moment Ive ever witnessed in 36 years of watching football....never jumped that high before lmaooo we all went nuts....such a great memory....what a legend

[@joshuafetter3831]

Andy Murray bringing Wimbledon back to Great Britain deserves a deep rewind.

[@tastyquicksandnfl1326]

This was my first super bowl ever watching!

[@Stev4e897]

Same

[@robBears96]

This is still one of the best superbowls I’ve ever watched. Great game, crazy ending, although I still wish Seattle just ran the damn ball

[@Ccornelius5862]

Do Tracy Porter's pick 6 in super bowl 44

[@spencerschannel8856]

Do Alec Martinez’s game 5 goal double ot goal kings reverse sweeped

[@chaosgreyblood]

I agree. It has to be done. Also, the Rangers losing to the Kings on game 5.

[@spencerschannel8856]

chaosgreyblood yeah the kings had 3 game 7s to get to the cup all on away ice and the rangers have a lotta great chargers Hendrick etc

[@blovett0814]

I love this Rewinder, but I wish they did more with this one in particular. First, they should have made the final play last a bit longer and show the reactions from both sidelines. Second, they should have discussed how in the practice before the Super Bowl, the Patriots planned for the goal line pass play and how Malcolm Butler missed it during practice. Lastly, they should have dug into more past history regarding New England like The Helmet Catch in Super Bowl 42 and Mario Manningham's sideline catch in Super Bowl 46 to help add more weight to Kearse's bobbling catch. Other than that, great video and I hope they do rewinders for The Helmet Catch, the Minneapolis Miracle, and Lebron James' block in Game 7.

[@jeramey3914]

Run the damn ball! Also why no mention of the depleted Seahawk defense? The injury to Jeremy Lane and Cliff Avril is what turned the game around for New England. Plus Sherman and Kam Chancellor. Besides then that great video!

[@Dabbedon1723]

I remember that this game was happening during a snowstorm in Massachusetts, so I didn’t have school and got to watch the entire game. Still don’t regret a thing

[@PoulsboHoodlum]

As a Seahawks fan. It was an amazing game. A game we should have been in. The math says we lost to Minnesota in the divisional round. The math said we lose to Rodgers in the nfc championship. Happy to have had two back to back super bowl runs. Humility is a virtue and those that couldn’t swallow the loss are gone and it’s still a great team to watch edge-of-your-seat football... go hawks

[@willrobinson3639]

This is the video i’ve been waiting for...

[@bookaufman9643]

You should mention that it's Brandon Lafelle covered really well by Malcolm Butler that sets up Seattle for a winning touchdown. Its pretty critical for a deep rewind.

[@meisryan9870]

It’s insane how many people forget about Kearse’s comically luckily catch just two plays before the pick. If not for that the Seahawks probably run out of time and the story is Brady and the Patriots coming back from down ten in the fourth quarter against one of the best defenses of all-time. The right team won this game.

[@jamesdaniels8455]

I got emotional watching the replay of that interception...go Pats

[@cayman743]

Ok

[@philperson9896]

Seahawks fans stop watching at 13:39

[@scottgrohs5940]

No, we need to keep watching. This throw by Russell was poorly placed (should have been further back so that Lockette could have been running full-speed by the time he met a defender) and the play itself mind-bogglingly bad. What would have been wrong with a read option to keep the defense paranoid?

[@seanseams6308]

Man I remember watching this game as a kid with my grandfather and going wild at this moment

[@johnmay4423]

now do something on why Malcolm Butler didn't play in that Super Bowl

[@producedbykhireyakeem4340]

That wasn’t this super bowl. It was Super Bowl 52

[@elite_e7530]

Cause Belichick threw that super bowl

[@rxtsec1]

Fly eagles Fly baby

[@Whereyahidin]

FLY EAGLES FLY HAHAHAHA!!!! Leggoooooooo

[@markboston9303]

I guess what the new rumor out there was that there wàs a criticism by one of the coaches to Butler, I'm guessing maybe before the game but they confronted each other and think it got physical. The thing is it wasn't just any coach , it was one of Bill Belichicks son's. Because of altercation he was told he couldn't play in the game and Eric Rowe was immediately brought in . Hence the crying. Im pretty sure he did something wrong at practice and they were gonna Welker him by sitting him for a drive or two and he took it to heart. I forgot where I heard this but I remember the source was legit

[@jethrojacinto2798]

These are the deep rewinds I subscribed for!

[@ericsilver9401]

You should do "the creation of SB nation deserves a deep rewind"

[@afnaansyed5975]

Yes please

[@sw309]

I just realized that the Patriots made the afc championship game 8 seasons in a row from their 2011 season to their 2018 season. That is the craziest record ever and I don't think it will ever be seen again.

[@AS-is4dt]

This video greatly undersells That Hightower tackle at the one. That was insane

[@dawsonpridgen8936]

Jimmy V and the Cardiac pack of 1983 next please!!!

[@007mastercheif]

Malcolm Butler saved Tom Brady's legacy like Ray Allen saved LeBrons

[@cricro8960]

I see what you mean but Tom already had a legacy. Both Lbj and TB are/were one in a century type of players but if Ray Allen doesn't hit that shot who knows LeBron might not even have a ring. Tom already had 3. Obviously not taking anything from Bron because he balled out.

[@sticky4444]

Anas arguable but Tom Brady would still have 5 rings

[@nonsoomezi2404]

@@cricro8960 LeBron already had a ring at that point though...

[@lukerbom12]

I honestly don't get that argument. If the Seahawks had gone 4-and-out on their drive attempt, would that "save" Brady's legacy?

[@chandlersbryant4047]

And Seattle was lucky enough to get to the #1 Yard line with the Kearse Catch... Luck Went against Brady once Again like it did previously in SB 42 & 46 but only this time it went for Him

[@TheKingGucci]

What makes it even more special is, the fact that the patriots ran THE EXACT same play during practice. Malcolm was playing corner, and he got beat. Hard. Goes to show how the patriots are always 1-step ahead of their opponents. Resulting Malcolm to learn from his mistake and to anticipate the play, in which resulted into an interception. There's a video about it in the NFL youtube channel. Highly suggest someone to watch it. Still gives me goosebumps.

[@ValleyEscondido]

Secret Base: "The Malcolm Butler interception deserves a deep rewind | Super Bowl 49" me: No, It doesn't.

[@GeorgeUnitt]

You NEED to do the Johnny Wilkinson drop goal for England in the 2003 rugby union World Cup, one of the most life changing sporting moments I've ever experienced.

[@jmandawgfan2533]

you should do the Villanova-North Carolina basketball championship from a few years back

[@alexandergilles8583]

I will continue to ask for that until they do it

[@Regular689]

Name another corner in NFL History to ever intercept that route... The fact it was a “must have,” play by butler to seal the victory on that big of a stage in my opinion is the greatest defensive play in Nfl History!

[@PedroMartinez-tt7lr]

Agree 100%. The preparation, recognition, speed / quickness, and holding onto the ball through contact all make it so.

[@AaronLewis06]

It's about time we got this reminder! Thanks!

[@Jayden20099]

This moment has to be one of my favorites

[@jordan12118]

Can you do Billy Cundiff’s missed kick in the 2011 AFC championship for the ravens that sent the Patriots to the super bowl?

[@richardmoore609]

YESSSSSS THANK YOU. Now I'm just waiting for the sb LI episode

[@ArrowheadJunkie]

You'll wait forever I just hope for your family's sake you don't hold your breath. Superbowl 51 wasn't one pure moment that can be rewound from to better put it into context. It was a collection of things that occurred in one game that led to the biggest choke in modern sports history. That won't be ever become a rewind episode. The moment you just watched is more of how it works. Single moments in sports under appreciated at the time simply due to inadvertent ignorance by up the fans until it's put into context beautifully by the author of the video. Here endeth the lesson

[@richardmoore609]

@@ArrowheadJunkie or you could just do the ending touchdown and rewind the rest

[@iangalt6899]

Ah yes, a Rewinder of one of the greatest Super Bowls ever played. Why don't I wait a few years before watching?

[@Heyitsann]

Fitting how this comes up in my recommendations after this week 2 Seahawks vs Pats game

[@AR21363]

Robert Horry Game 5 vs Pistons 2005 Finals

[@austinryan9382]

The loudest I yelled in a very long time (in a good way)!

[@a-ddaigrepont3375]

me too I don;t like those thugs

[@cartermunderback3947]

Can we do one on the catch that started the 49ers dynasty from Montana to Clark

[@hensonburk-fawcett2750]

I have not been able to find the strength to watch this play again until now and I probably never will

[@owenlewis6214]

Greatest game I’ve ever watched

[@zombphox]

Pete rose collision in all star game

[@Iamsigma79]

I would like to forget that moment in time thank you very much

[@trenpire]

this was when mm15 was out which was great but my favorites were 15, 16 and 17 and i liked 18 a lot too

[@Blackmagechow]

Thank you for taking care of this meme

[@MrDg2400]

Still give my goosebumps!!✊🏽✊🏽🏟

[@grindhardsportsnation]

This dude here always pick the right moments to do videos on

[@jacobgarrison4836]

What about the prayer at Jordan hare or the Tennessee Hail Mary at Georgia

[@lovatojonasfan1]

Now do Super Bowl 51 aka the greatest comeback/collapse in Super Bowl history

[@AWorldofKayos]

Matthew Brunette good one

[@attiepollard7847]

You mean 53?

[@thesoundofsilence77]

@@attiepollard7847 how was 53 a comeback/collapse? the score was literally tied at 3-3 heading into the 4th quarter lmao

[@lovatojonasfan1]

Attie Pollard No I mean 51...

[@attiepollard7847]

@@thesoundofsilence77 the falcons let the Patriots come back from a 28 to 3. I'll call it an epic collapse right there

[@ronniemata5724]

Still brings the biggest smile to my face...

[@IAmAlpharius20]

Nick Foles blowing up the Pats D brings a smile to my face.

[@ronniemata5724]

@@IAmAlpharius20 phooey 🤧🤧

[@TheChannel170]

This is soul crushing to watch

[@brandondaniels9471]

Would love to see you revisit the whole _Deflategate™_ debacle altogether...

[@xdgaming70]

Brandon Daniels But what specific moment do we center it around

[@brandondaniels9471]

@@xdgaming70 Brady giving up on his appeals.

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

Another phony scandal meant to take down the Patriots

[@suddendeathhighlights5085]

You left out the part where the patriots had practiced that play in practice

[@milocopeland]

2011 Game 162 Please, it waters my crops

[@TPTGopher]

Rishi Vinodkumar Last day of the baseball regular season, refers to 4 simultaneous games (8 if you count the 2-3 seeds in both leagues being undecided too)

[@xdgaming70]

The first Super Bowl I watched. Will never forget 2015.

[@jasonbifulco5787]

do kemba walkers stepback against virginia for the win

[@aaronsmith3171]

Jason Bifulco that’s an episode of the best

[@realrodrigobley]

Please do 1994 Soccer World Cup Final match, Italy x Brazil, Baggio's penalty miss!

[@Flatearth69]

I appreciate the incredibly slow cadence of this video. Really stretches it out a lot longer then necessary and thats fine because i have plenty of time to spend on this

[@chickenchubbin6613]

The editing in SBnations videos is literally orgasmic. Everything from the music choice to the little tv shutoff animation at the end. True beauty to watch

[@adamcoe]

Literally? I do not think this word means what you think it means

[@zachring8068]

Wow it is amazing how 1 play can make a whole team Collapse like that

[@drip3430]

Zach Ring i see what you did there

[@chrisgalbreath5814]

I flipping love these videos...u guys are awesome!

[@ericemanwu]

Gah. As a Seahawks fan, I remember how mad this made me. And after I felt so good after the first crazy pass.

[@aseur3]

Now that Russ has been traded and Bobby Wagner's gone, I expect this to be the starting point of Seattle's Collapse video.

[@bryanttisdale2446]

Rewind of Cubs world series win over Cleveland Indians. Or David Haye raises to the heavyweight champion.

[@attiepollard7847]

Way too early for the cubs

[@ryanfoley7325]

Finally this episode came out. I asked for this a longgggg time ago. Cheers

[@ericespinosa9856]

2011 World Series Cardinals vs Rangers game 6, David Freese. . Its perfect for rewind. As a die hard Ranger fan, (even tho it hurts) I would love to see that video get made. Please make that video SB Nation. Another great video btw, I love y'alls channel.

[@aseur3]

Without this play, the Seahawks start their own dynasty and the Patriots are left to ponder what could have been. That Al Michaels call is godly.

[@geordiejones5618]

Yeah idk how Bill would have reacted to three straight losses he would have gotten the most criticism of anyone.

[@Baseballbat95]

Or the Jermaine Kearse catch to get the seahawks in position to even have this

[@scottbilger9294]

@@Baseballbat95 Or the onside kick recovery against GB to even be in this game

[@-._._._-_._._.-]

R.I.P. Bart Star. The original G.O.A.T.

[@jdotoz]

Watching that game, the Kearse catch made me think it was over. Another Super Bowl, another freak catch. I never would have expected what came a few plays later.

[@omarbahrour]

Butler mentioned he'd have felt responsible for the loss following the Kearse catch if they hadn't won, but honestly I'd have not even thought about blaming him. He came in the second half and was great, obv his pick was unreal and made him a hero.

[@mattdougherty6722]

This was great. Thanks for all your awesome content! Something to consider... think about doing a reminder on the 2009 Twins v Tigers game 163. It was the last regular season game in the metrodome. It was the impotence for mlb going to a wild card play off. It was practically the end of the Twins as a dominant AL. Central team. If you bracketed it with the 2002 ALDS where the twins beat the moneyball A’s, and after 2009 spent almost ten years ignoring the data driven changes in sports, to now embracing it, that makes for an interesting story!

[@mackickinback3649]

Whenever this play comes up in videos I always fast forward bc it hurts too much

[@steinbacht63]

My wife and I started dating the very second the interception happened. She wasn't watching the game and TV had gone out my side of campus. My wife who I wasn't dating at that time had a working TV so I sprinted across campus to watch the 4th quarter with my friend. An odd moment in history but will forever be the one of the moments that changed my life.

[@CapnMorgan17]

as a Seahawks fan who watched this live, this video triggered my PTSD

[@tonialoconte]

Could be the biggest swing play in NFL history - if Seattle wins that game the rest of the decade goes different, I'd bet.

[@tomsmith414]

This makes me want to cry

[@stringsgalore]

I knew this day was coming. I’m still not ready for it.

[@polite_as_fuck]

Having lived in Seattle my entire life, I’m not sure what’s been more painful: The Mariners having not made it to the postseason in nearly two decades; the Sonics being robbed and almost immediately becoming a title contender in OKC; or the goal line INT in SB49.

[@tylerlarsen1842]

Those are all extremely painful. And the Mariners drought happened DESPITE the fact that the team had Ichiro and many other great players. ...Oh well, I'll just make it even worse for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLNaWaofq6JhpY

[@c3mi979]

We have enough sports misery to go around. This play hurts because it was one play with EVERYTHING on the line. The Mariners have been a slow, steady pain to where we are just numb about it. The Sonics story is an outrage, but enough time has passed to where the brunt of our anger has been expressed and we are just in an acceptance stage. This Super Bowl play is still new enough to be head shakingly frustrating but just old enough to be "whatever".

[@samborgensjr6456]

The SuperSonics story was the worst one, and it's not even close. A team being taken away from an entire city is as bad as it gets.