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Scenes from a Victory
Photographer Rod Mar was up close with the Seahawks, off the field and on, for their statement win against the 49ers
Scenes from a Victory
SEAHAWKS SCENES: Rod Mar, the Seattle team photographer, captured the mood at CenturyLink last Sunday. Here, Marshawn Lynch went Beast Mode in the hallway. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Richard Sherman found the pregame zone. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Brothers in arms: The NFC West’s two phenom QBs shared a hug before the game. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
The Seahawks were all in for the biggest game of the early season. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Sidney Rice prepared to run out . . . (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
. . . and greet a pumped up crowd of 68,338. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Indeed, the sound measured 136.6 decibels at one point, surpassing the previous Guinness mark for a sports event at a stadium. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Richard Sherman was everywhere. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Colin Kaepernick felt the heat all night and had by far his worst performance as a starter: 13 of 28 for 127 yards and a 20.1 rating. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
The sky boded ill for the Niners—and when it opened, it caused a long weather delay. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Pete Carroll had official business to handle. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Assistant coach Tom Cable drew up plans for his charges. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Russell Wilson, always studying. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. huddled with Bobby Wagner. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Owner Paul Allen spent face time with the coach. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Lynch delivered, with 98 hard-earned rushing yards and three touchdowns. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
The harried Kaepernick threw three interceptions—as many as he had all of last season—and lost a fumble. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Sherman handled Anquan Boldin for most of the night but was covering Vernon Davis on his interception. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Why not celebrate a pick against your biggest foes? (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Jim Harbaugh vs. Pete Carroll is shaping up to be a classic NFL coaching rivalry. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Running back Robert Turbin shared the crowd’s joy. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Carroll and the Seahawks got their point across to the Niners and football nation. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Coach and quarterback reveled in the statement win. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Sherman and Carroll, happy bros. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
Rookie tackle Michael Bowie found some quiet time. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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