Postgame: Well, folks, it was a night for the city of Seattle. A city that has been tortured for years in sports, not having an NHL team, the heartbreaks of the Mariners, the loss of the Sonics. The Seahawks have made up for it tonight. For Denver, this was not the last we'll hear from them. The offseason for Denver will be intriguing. However, this is the night of the Seahawks. Signing off for the night, this has been Ben Anderson. And the sports world never ceases to turn.........................
Postgame: And the SEATTLE SEAHAWKS, have WON THE LOMBARDI TROPHY, and have WON THE SUPER BOWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4th Quarter: 2 Minute Warning. As we close this blowout down, and look the puppy in the Budweiser commercial, let's think about this. Is this going to be a dynasty? Seattle has built such as squad that, if they attempt to keep as many pieces as possible, and keep a good offseason strategy, they will be in grand shape for years to come. With Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson, this team will be at the top of the world for a long time.
4th Quarter: 2 Minutes Left. Very courteous by Pete Carroll to sit Russell Wilson. Although I seriously doubt he'll be sitting, as his team has won the Super Bowl.
4th Quarter: 3 Minutes Left. Fumble!!!! Peyton's throw was altered by Chris Clemens, went to the ground as live ball. It seemed we knew a long time ago who was going to Disney World, but now it's almost official.
4th Quarter: 6 Minutes Left. There's a lot of ways people can explain why this is such a blowout. One, Pete Carroll has outcoached John Fox. 2nd, Seattle's defense is the best in the league. 3rd, Russell Wilson is 'elite'. 4th, Peyton is too old. 5th, Denver's defense is horrible. 6th, which is a combination of the 2nd and 5th, is Defense Wins Championships.
I think it could be all of them.
4th Quarter: 7 Minutes Left. We bring your attention to some sad news outside of MetLife this afternoon. Major heat was felt at Secaucus Junction where several people collapsed while waiting in long lines. Emergency medical workers were forced to push their way through the overheated crowd to treat people at the New Jersey train station.
4th Quarter: 9 Minutes Left. This young, goofy, motley crew of Seahawks have done the improbable. David has beat Goliath. However, in this game, 'Goliath' has looked like a preschool version of 'Goliath'.
4th Quarter: 9 Minutes Left. Seahawks ball. Well, now without a doubt, our attention turns to this Scarlett Johansson commercial....
4th Quarter: 9 Minutes Left. Richard Sherman is being helped to the cart, and Walter Thurman is down for the Seahawks. Denver's O doing reasonably well with them gone, and Demaryus Thomas had a great grab to get Denver down the field some. I say some for a reason.
4th Quarter: 10 Minutes Left. One more year for Manning? Goodness that is getting old.
4th Quarter: 10 Minutes Left. Hmmm. Richard Sherman has been injured, folks. Landed hard on his shoulder. But, the game is over anyway.
4th Quarter: 12 Minutes Left. Troy Aikman just said it like it is. Denver playing this soft is absolutely amazing. Amazing. John Fox is going to be hammered by the media after this one. This is pure embarrassment at this point. This is the worst defensive showing in a Super Bowl in a long time.
4th Quarter: 12 Minutes Left. Jermaine Kearse has literally been the MVP of this game. And Doug Baldwin 2nd!!!!!!!!!! touchDOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWN SEAHAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4th Quarter: 14 Minutes Left. I've said this before, I'll say it again. Pete Carroll is the biggest reason for this Seattle dominance. I'm dumbfounded. He's cemented his legacy.
4th Quarter: 15 Minutes Left. Denver's onside kick FAILED. That's a good word for the Broncos. FAILURE.
End Of 3rd Quarter. So. We've come to this point. They need a miracle, but I'll tell ya an example that John Fox could use. Florida State was down huge to Auburn in the BCS National Championship last month. And they still won. It's not over for the Broncos as long as Peyton is QB. But it might be over due to the fact Denver's defense is so horrible.... But lets not call this over yet.
3rd Quarter: 1 Minute Left. Well, I guess they avoided disaster there. Denver TOUCHDOWN!!!!!
3rd Quarter: 1 Minute Left. It's getting a little chippy. Seattle's starting to taunt a little. Hard to look, amazing to look.
3rd Quarter: 3 Minutes Left. Are you sure Tim Tebow or Kyle Orton aren't the QBs for Denver right now?
3rd Quarter: 4 Minutes Left. JERMAINE KEARSE!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!! CAN DENVER FORFEIT?????????? Denver can't make a simple TACKLE!!!!!!!!! CHILDISH!!!!!!! It's just sad at this point for Denver.
3rd Quarter: 5 Minutes Left. Pete Carroll has painted himself a coaching masterpiece. He's found Denver's chinks in their armor, and scourged them.
3rd Quarter: 5 Minutes Left. Demaryius Thomas with the great grab.... Until he was STRIPPED by BYRON MAXWELL!!!!!!!! OH MY GOSH!!!! I think the Seahawks have just won the Super Bowl!
3rd Quarter: 6 Minutes Left. So important for Denver now. They need so many TDs, they need to start going down the field in chunk yards.
3rd Quarter: 7 Minutes Left. Well done, Denver! Punt for Seattle, the Mile High boys will have nice field position.
3rd Quarter: 9 Minutes Left: Denver's defense is simply getting pushed out of the way. Marshawn Lynch almost broke costless for a TD. They can't tackle, and haven't all night. Never did I think we'd see such a tee-total breakdown.
3rd Quarter: 10 Minutes Left. Punt for Denver. Nail is slowly being driven in the Broncos' coffin. It can be sledgehammered in if Seattle scores on this drive.
3rd Quarter: 11 Minutes Left. You tend to wonder what 'speech' Richard Sherman's going to have after this game...
3rd Quarter: 12 Minutes Left. Peyton is going to take a lot of blame tonight if the Broncos lose, but his O-Line and receivers certainly haven't given him much help tonight.
3rd Quarter: 13 Minutes Left. Just a little bit unsettling to see Manning this unaccurate, and making these unwise decisions like this. However, he's not panicking. Denver is slowly driving, but my goodness, I wouldn't be surprised if we see another turnover.
3rd Quarter: 15 Minutes Left. We all should have known that Percy Harvin was going to go do this tonight. Good Lord. Denver's weaknesses have been shown all night. Pete Carroll is having one of the best coaching performances in NFL history tonight.
3rd Quarter: 15 Minutes Left: PERCY HARVIN, WELL GEE!!!!!!!! touchDOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWN SEAHAWKS!!!!!!!!!! Denver's special teams have stunk all NIGHT!!!!
Start Of 3rd Quarter: This is going to be interesting. A major Manning comeback, or a major Wilson blowout?? Here we GO!!!
Halftime: Well, Mars did a fine job. Not quite as theatrical as last year's show with Beyonce last year, but that was still ok. Now we can get back to football soon.
Halftime: Bruno Mars actually gives legitimacy to the Halftime show, compared to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Mr. Mars is just so many worlds above them, it's almost ridiculous to put RHCP in the concert.
Halftime: After looking the great George Costanza and Jerry Seinfeld, here's Bruno Mars... That was an odd sentence.
Halftime: Oh my, oh my. One of the most disastrous halves possible for the Denver Broncos. Just amazing the amount of times they looked out of their wits, these Broncos. Seattle's Legion Of Boom is 'fired up', but they knew that 'fired up' only got them so far. And they've played like the professionals they are. One would think it was destiny for Denver to make a comeback in this, but as horrible as they've looked on both ends of the ball, there is only so much John Fox can do. Well, folks. Lets go pop some more popcorn, and look Mr. Mars and his 'posse' entertain us.
2nd Quarter: 1 Minute Left. Seahawks hold, and the Broncos have exhausted their opportunities to score in the half!!! Such a rarity for them to be this out of sync. Maybe Bruno Mars can encourage them...
2nd Quarter: 1 Minute Left. Eli Manning looks dumbfounded from the booth. He's standing with his mouth wide open. His big bubba and his team are stalling again!
2nd Quarter: 2 Minutes Left. Occasionally, Manning will find a receiver. Ocasionally is a big word there. But, now, it isn't occasionally. It's often. To Welker, then to Thomas. Denver is driving their vehicle fast. However, they need a TD, not a FG, before half.
2nd Quarter: 2 Minutes Left. WHEW! Broncos still have their butts alive. They need something to happen down the field, NOW.
2nd Quarter: 2 Minutes Left. The Broncos have had problems with Trindon Holliday ALL season. Now he FUMBLES in the biggest game of the year! However, the call is a close one. Denver can't afford to let this call go the Seahawks way.
2nd Quarter: 3 Minutes Left. That was the definition of demoralizing. That just is horrible. Does this mean that Peyton is looking more and more like the best regular season QB ever?
2nd Quarter: 3 Minutes Left. MALCOLM SMITH!!!!!!! Peyton threw that up in the air, and Cliff Avril knocks the ball up higher. And it LANDS in the hands of SMITH!!! IT'S A DEMOLISION DERBY!!!!
2nd Quarter: 4 Minutes Left. A penalty on Beadles, then a monstrous whalloping tackle by Mebane! My goodness, Denver just has no break.
2nd Quarter: 5 Minutes Left. Slow and steady for Denver. Power running, a few accurate Peyton passes. Not bad. Need a TD on this drive, desperately.
2nd Quarter: 7 Minutes Left. Manning to Welker! Broncos making a little space, and Peyton doesn't need much space to get his passes off accurately.
2nd Quarter: 10 Minutes Left. Finally, Broncs break though for the first down. Knowshon Moreno needs to get going, but that's going to be quite the task vs. this defense. Seahawks secondary looking a little shaky right now, and vulnerable. Look Peyton to go deep soon.
2nd Quarter: 11 Minutes Left. Kam Chancellor a little shook up. Looks to be ok. Well, this has just been demoralizing for Denver. Nothing could have been worse this game. But, do not doubt them. They can come back on anyone, and you know that Peyton's gonna get a roll going.
2nd Quarter: 12 Minutes Left. touchDOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWN SEAHAWKS!!!!!!!!!!! (was that more enthusiastic than Joe Buck?) Marshawn Lynch with the power!
2nd Quarter: 12 Minutes Left. Tony Carter, who's had a horrible season, with the egregious pass interference.
2nd Quarter: 13 Minutes Left. Big 3rd down here, only a bit away from the endzone!
2nd Quarter: 15 Minutes Left. Important drive for Seattle, needs to take these opportunities and convert. They continue to trust in Lynch, but Denver's D-line is stout. Wilson needs to throw.
End Of 1st Quarter. What an amazing first quarter from the boys from the Puget Sound!!! The question is, now, when will Denver get hot? You know they will.
1st Quarter: 1 Minute Left. Broncos are more than a mess on offense. Puts Seattle in amazing posistion after that turnover. My goodness.
1st Quarter: 1 Minute Left. Interception!!! Manning throws, and it deflects to Kam Chancellor, the former VT Hokie!!!
1st Quarter: 2 Minutes Left. Haha, Steven Hauchka hits the bottom of the crossbars on the punt. What a leg.
1st Quarter: 2 Minutes Left. Nate Irving saves a TD! Denver should have at least some victory that they've held Seattle to field goals so far. But, it's 8-0 Seattle.
1st Quarter: 2 Minutes Left. John Fox and Pete Carroll have both now lost challenges.
1st Quarter: 2 Minutes Left. John Fox believes that Wilson pass was not forward progress. Challenge flag thrown. Commercial break, and we'll observe the goofy Bud Light commercial.
1st Quarter: 4 Minutes Left. Doug Baldwin! The Denver secondary HAS to change strategies!
1st Quarter: 4 Minutes Left. Seattle doing well getting chunk yardage in critical points at the moment. Getting some nice 3rd down conversions. Big one here coming up.
1st Quarter: 7 Minutes Left. Sylvester (not Tweety Bird) Williams and the Denver front line is doing what they can. It's the Bronco secondary that needs to tighten up.
1st Quarter: 8 Minutes Left. Marshawn Lynch is not getting much traction, just as he didn't against San Francisco for the longest time. Then he went off for that huge TD run. He'll come around. A great catch by Golden Tate has Seattle crawling up to their own 40.
1st Quarter: 9 Minutes Left. Commercials are really getting wild. That Turbo Tax one was comical, no doubt.
1st Quarter: 10 Minutes Left. Cliff Avril getting some fine stuffs early. Seahawks seem calm, and collected. While running the Legion Of Boom.
Don't Forget, live commentary on the COMMERCIALS by our very own Steven Patrick! https://www.vavel.com/en-us/nfl/324845-vavel-usa-super-bowl-commercials-live-commentary.html
1st Quarter: 10 Minutes Left. Hauchka hits, and the Hawks are up by 5. What a wild start.
1st Quarter: 11 Minutes Left. It seems the refs are right, and Wilson is short. In more ways than one...
1st Quarter: 11 Minutes Left. 4th and 1 now for Seattle. Pete Carroll is challenging the spot, and it is a close call after Wilson's dive.
1st Quarter: 13 Minutes Left. Jermaine Kearse getting some nice grabs, and the Seahawks are in the redzone. Duke Ihenacho struggling for Denver early, but wasn't that expected?
1st Quarter: 13 Minutes Left. Wilson overthrows his tight end Miller, who was wide open. Wilson and Peyton, young and old, with a few little jitters.
1st Quarter: 14 Minutes Left. Of course, Percy Harvin is going to have a huge game in his first full game back. In the Super Bowl! 30 yard catch!
1st Quarter: 14 Minutes Left. Omaha, Omaha, Safety! My oh my, what a start to the game. Now, it's time to see Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch.
1st Quarter: 14 Minutes Left. Miscommunication, and Manny Ramirez snaps the ball over Peyton's head!! Safety!
1st Quarter: 15 Minutes Left. Special teams win on the first play of the Super Bowl for Seattle. Trindon Holliday with the poor decision. Now Peyton starts his drive.
Pregame: Here we go!
Pregame: Joe Namath sure is a ham... My oh my. Seattle wins the toss!
Pregame: Your host's prediction: Peyton Manning wins his second. He has to, as it would be tragic to see him go down in this one. THe media would unfairly whip him. ESPN will go wild with stories about his postseason follies and fails. Broncos have to win, because I don't think we can take that. Broncos will prevail, 34-24.
Pregame: Fleming's National Anthem rendition outdos last year's by Alicia Keys by 10 thousand miles. Keys, I hate to say, butchered it last year. This was grand.
Pregame: The National Anthem, by Renee Fleming.
Pregame: The Broncos have took MetLife Stadium by storm, and we are almost set! Not quite as exciting of an entrance as Seattle's, but that was expected.
Pregame: Seahawks introduced, and my goodness they are ready. And my oh my, they have missed the SB since the Hasselbeck days. Ah, but wouldn't you say the Seahawks have a better chance in this SB than their last?
Pregame: Queen Latifah with a very fine rendition of America The Beautiful. Most people have forgotten about Queen's singing ability recently, with her new popular talk show. However, she just reminded them. Very nice, not too fancy.
Pregame: The presentation of the Walter Payton Man Of The Year award, and is given to Charles 'Peanut' Tillman. Ahh, when will the Bears ever get to this point, the Super Bowl?
Pregame: Who is the better coach? John Fox, or Pete Carroll? One the seasoned NFL vet, and the other the college football legend. Karl Capen had an essay for us, one that all should check out:
https://www.vavel.com/en-us/nfl/324857-super-bowl-xlviii-preview-pete-carroll-or-john-fox.html
Pregame: The players look quite stoic. We should be surprised if we see some major nerves be shown early in this matchup. Of course the Seattle defense will be 'fired up', but fired up can only get you so far. They will be in for a dog fight. In a way, it almost seems that the media has spun this into a Seattle advantage tonight. Do not be fooled. Denver will be ready to rip.
Pregame: Our talented corp of VAVELERS have brought a grand bevy of coverage, and one of the best was by Lucas Casaletto. Lucas had a COMPLETE breakdown of Russell Wilson vs. Peyton Manning. It may be cliche, but you do not want to miss this one.
https://www.vavel.com/en-us/nfl/325469-russell-wilson-vs-peyton-manning.html
Pregame: If that didn't give you chills, not much will. Fantastic job by Fox. And, so, as we are upon one of the Super Bowl Commercial Breaks, everyone also check out VAVEL USA's Steven Patrick tonight with his Live Commentary on the Commercials!
https://www.vavel.com/en-us/nfl/324845-vavel-usa-super-bowl-commercials-live-commentary.html
Pregame: So, we observe as Fox has many NFL stars and miltary veterens read the Declaration Of Independence for the best country in the world. Exceptional presentation.
Pregame: It is almost amazing to think we're finally here, ladies and gentlemen. The teams are fired up, you can just see the fierce visages. Who do you think will win? Your host is a firm believer in the Broncos, but is not a fan of either, so this will be quite partial. You will not be dissapointed.
Pregame Seahawks - Broncos: Good evening everyone! Welcome to VAVEL USA's Special Edition of the LIVE Event. The Super Bowl is upon us, and you, as the viewer, need an alternative to Joe Buck. This is the purpose of this blog, and VAVEL USA's coverage. We will lead you through as many plays as possible, talk about the halftime show, and the national anthem. We'll talk about how horrible Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are. We'll do everything possible to make this viewing experience as amazing as possible, and we thank you for using VAVEL USA as your go-to stop for news! Ladies and gentlemen, let's go.