Reactions to Seattle's final play[edit]
After the game, Seattle faced heavy criticism for their decision to call a pass play on second and goal from the 1-yard line with 26 seconds and one timeout left instead of a rushing play. Following the play, Collinsworth stated, "I'm sorry, but I can't believe the call. … I cannot believe the call. You've got Marshawn Lynch in the backfield. You've got a guy that has been borderline unstoppable in this part of the field. I can't believe the call." He further added, "If I lose the Super Bowl because Marshawn Lynch can’t get it in from the 1 yard line, so be it. So be it! But there is no way... I don’t believe the call."[83][84] Sports Illustrated writer Peter King called the play one of the worst calls in Super Bowl history,[85] as did retired Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders.[86] Retired running back Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher, went even further, calling it the worst play call in the history of football.[87] Others, including University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath defended the call, crediting Butler for the play he made and pointing out that the Seahawks only had one time-out left.[88][89] Writing for Grantland, Bill Simmons said the Seahawks "took too much heat for the final play call" and noted Carroll opted to run the ball on fourth down at the end of the 2006 Rose Bowl, costing his team the game.[90]
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