Monthly Archive for January, 2015

: January, 2015

Seahawks’ Russell Wilson could reach greatness with Super Bowl wins against Manning and now Brady

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson has a lot at stake in Super Bowl XLIX. Wilson, 26, will supplant Tom Brady as the youngest quarterback to win two Super Bowls if the Seahawks defeat New England at University of Phoenix Stadium. Wilson has a chance to increase his record to 11-0 against Super Bowl-winning […]

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady could cement legacy as greatest ever with win over Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX

New England quarterback Tom Brady has a chance to make history in Super Bowl XLIX. If the Patriots defeat Seattle, Brady will earn his fourth Super Bowl ring — tying Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana for the most by a quarterback in NFL history. If Brady is voted the Most Valuable Player, it’ll be his […]

Pick 6 Preview: Seahawks go for glory versus Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX

On Sunday evening, the 2014 Seattle Seahawks will be one of two things: former Super Bowl champions, or vanguards of a modern-day NFL dynasty. The Seahawks’ season following the first championship in franchise history has been a series of pressurized mini-dramas — from the 3-3 start to the campaign, to the six-game winning streak to […]

Make your pick | Who will win Super Bowl XLIX: Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots?

It is time. It’s the new jewel versus the old guard. The young bucks versus the seasoned veterans. The potential new dynasty versus the establishment. It’s the Seattle Seahawks versus the New England Patriots. It’s Super Bowl XLIX. It’s the Legion of Boom versus Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski. Marshawn Lynch versus the Pats’ sneaky-good […]

Video: Celebrities and NFL players make their Super Bowl XLIX picks

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McClain: Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses NFL’s myriad controversies, from Deflategate to domestic violence

PHOENIX – In his annual state-of-the-NFL address on Friday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell discussed some of the league’s most serious issues, including the Deflategate controversy. The Ted Wells investigation of New England and the reported 11 footballs that were underinflated at halftime of the AFC Championship game victory over Indianapolis will determine the Patriots’ guilt […]

12 reasons everyone should root for the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX

Still trying to decide which team to root for in the Super Bowl? Why? How? Obviously, there’s only one choice. Here are 12 reasons why everyone should be rooting for the Seattle Seahawks to beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX. Visit seattlepi.com for more Seattle Seahawks news. Contact sports editor Nick Eaton […]

Nate Silver: Seahawks versus Patriots is second-best matchup in Super Bowl history

Statistics guru Nate Silver has crunched the numbers, and he is expecting Super Bowl XLIX to be one of the most grind-it-out matchups in the history of the Big Game. In fact, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are so statistically evenly matched that this Sunday’s showdown at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, […]

Guide to Super Bowl XLIX: Four keys to the game and the two most exciting matchups

FOUR KEYS TO THE GAME If the Seahawks get pressure from their front four against Tom Brady as they did in last year’s Super Bowl victory over Denver, they could break down the Patriots’ passing game early. Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril forced Manning to throw before he was ready, and they want to hit […]

Despite Patriots scandals, Bill Belichick’s place in NFL history is secure

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Bill Belichick’s place as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history is secure. Deflategate and Spygate may tarnish Belichick’s legacy in the eyes of many who follow the NFL, but there’s no denying that he belongs on that Mount Rushmore of head coaches. When New England plays Seattle on Sunday, the […]