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
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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)
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Richard Sherman found the pregame zone. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Brothers in arms: The NFC West’s two phenom QBs shared a hug before the game. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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The Seahawks were all in for the biggest game of the early season. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Sidney Rice prepared to run out . . . (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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. . . and greet a pumped up crowd of 68,338. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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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)
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Richard Sherman was everywhere. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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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)
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The sky boded ill for the Niners—and when it opened, it caused a long weather delay. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Pete Carroll had official business to handle. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Assistant coach Tom Cable drew up plans for his charges. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Russell Wilson, always studying. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. huddled with Bobby Wagner. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Owner Paul Allen spent face time with the coach. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Lynch delivered, with 98 hard-earned rushing yards and three touchdowns. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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The harried Kaepernick threw three interceptions—as many as he had all of last season—and lost a fumble. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Sherman handled Anquan Boldin for most of the night but was covering Vernon Davis on his interception. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Why not celebrate a pick against your biggest foes? (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Jim Harbaugh vs. Pete Carroll is shaping up to be a classic NFL coaching rivalry. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Running back Robert Turbin shared the crowd’s joy. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Carroll and the Seahawks got their point across to the Niners and football nation. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Coach and quarterback reveled in the statement win. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Sherman and Carroll, happy bros. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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Rookie tackle Michael Bowie found some quiet time. (Rod Mar for Sports Illustrated)
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