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5 numbers that define Super Bowl 49

By J.P. Scott

Oct 16, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll celebrates the 31-17 victory against the Carolina Panthers following the second half in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll celebrates the 31-17 victory against the Carolina Panthers following the second half in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Five

No matter who wins the Super Bowl, the two coaches will have five Super Bowl wins between them. Not bad for two guys who, by all accounts, failed at their first NFL head coaching jobs.

The Seahawks and Patriots played five of the same opponents during the regular season: Green Bay, Denver, San Diego, Oakland and Kansas City. Both teams came out of those games with 3-2 records.

During his three year career, Russell Wilson has defeated five Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks. He has amassed an amazing 11-0 record against them. One of those wins came against Tom Brady.

We live in an era where we expect results quickly in nearly all aspects of life. In that regard, the fans of the Seahawks and Patriots should be satisfied with their head coaches. This is Pete Carroll’s second Super Bowl appearance in only five years as Seattle’s head coach. Bill Belichick led New England to three Super Bowls during his first five seasons at the helm.

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