![Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos Outside linebacker and Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith of the Seattle Seahawks holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XLVIII.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-002.jpg?quality=85&w=2400)
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![Pete Carroll](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-001.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos Outside linebacker and Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith of the Seattle Seahawks holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XLVIII.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-002.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos Tight end Zach Miller and quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks dump Gatorade on head coach Pete Carroll in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLVIII.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-003.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning runs off the field after being defeated by the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game in East Rutherford Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning runs off the field after being defeated by the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-004.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Baldwin dives into the end zone for a touchdown past Denver Broncos free safety Adams during the fourth quarter in NFL Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin dives into the end zone for a touchdown past Denver Broncos free safety Mike Adams during the fourth quarter.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-005.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos Cornerback Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks is helped off the field during the fourth quarter.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-006.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse of the Seattle Seahawks runs 23 yards to score a third quarter touchdown.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-007.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos Wide receiver Wes Welker of the Denver Broncos scores the two point conversion after touchdown by wide receiver Demaryius Thomas during the third quarter.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-008.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas of the Denver Broncos ran 14 yards to score a touchdown in the third quarter against cornerback Byron Maxwel of the Seattle Seahawks.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-009.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![NFL: Super Bowl XLVIII-Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell forces the fumble of Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas during the third quarter.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-010.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos Quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks stiff arms cornerback Champ Bailey of the Denver Broncos.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-011.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Pete Carroll, O'Brien Schofield Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, right, reacts on the sidelines with O'Brien Schofield during the second half.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-012.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Percy Harvin Seattle Seahawks' Percy Harvin, center, returns a kickoff 87-yards for a touchdown during the opening seconds of the third quarter.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-013.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos A young Denver fan cries during the second quarter of Super Bowl XLVIII.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-014.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos Quarterback Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos runs off the field at the end of the first half.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-015.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![NFL: Super Bowl XLVIII-Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Malcolm Smith and cornerback Byron Maxwell celebrate a touchdown during the second quarter.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-016.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos Outside linebacker Malcolm Smith of the Seattle Seahawks runs 69-yards for a touchdown against guard Louis Vasquez of the Denver Broncos after intercepting a pass intended for running back Knowshon Moreno of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-017.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Workers pick up Skittles after a touchdown by the Seahawks running back Lynch against the Broncos during the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game in East Rutherford Workers pick up Skittles after a touchdown by the Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-018.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos Strong safety Kam Chancellor of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates his interception with teammates against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-019.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Peyton Manning Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning throws a pass during the first half.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-020.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![NFL: Super Bowl XLVIII-Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nate Irving breaks up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse in the end zone during the first quarter.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-021.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos Kicker Steven Hauschka of the Seattle Seahawks kicks a 31 yard field goal during first quarter.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-022.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Golden Tate, Nate Irving, Brandon Marshall Seattle Seahawks' Golden Tate is tackled by Denver Broncos' Brandon Marshall and Nate Irving during the first quarter.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-023.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos Running back Knowshon Moreno of the Denver Broncos recovers the ball in the endzone for a safety against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-024.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Former New York Jets quarterback Namath performs the official coin toss prior to the start of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game in East Rutherford Former New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath performs the official coin toss prior to the start of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-025.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Super Bowl Football Thunder leads the Denver Broncos players onto the field before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-026.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos Linebacker Heath Farwell of the Seattle Seahawks leads the team onto the field at start of Super Bowl XLVIII .](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-027.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![An Aerial View Of Super Bowl XLVIII Fireworks erupt over Metlife Stadium ahead of Super Bowl XLVIII between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-xlviii-denver-broncos-seattle-seahawks-028.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
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