The Patriots stole a Super Bowl victory as Russell Wilson with a minute and change left on the clock through an interception at the goal line on first down. The obvious question looms large, why not run the ball? Still amazing. Players were very professional on social media following such a heartbreaking loss.
Doug Baldwin tweeted the obvious…
I’m truly thankful to play this game. Thankful for my teammates and the resilience we showed together. Truly blessed. Just a tough loss.
Doug Baldwin Jr (@DougBaldwinJr) February 2, 2015
Russell Okung thanked his supporters and god.
God’s grace isn’t circumstantial. Praise God for such an awesome year with my brothers. Thank you to all those that have supported us.
Russell Okung (@russell_okung) February 2, 2015
Wilson remained optimistic
Thank You God for the opportunity. We’ll be back… I will never waiver on who He has called me to be… Thanks 12s #GoHawks
Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 2, 2015
Robert Turbin put in his two cents
It’s been a great year representing Seattle as the defending @NFL champs. This city is amazing & we couldn’t have done it without you. #12s
Robert Turbin (@RobT_33) February 2, 2015
For everyone who traveled down, THANK YOU! We are the #12s and will be back next year stronger. @AZSuperBowl thanks for the hospitality
Robert Turbin (@RobT_33) February 2, 2015
Richard Sherman had few words…
Thank you God for giving us the opportunity…. That’s all you can ask for….Thank you everyone for the support all year
Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) February 2, 2015
Dez Bryant still thought the play could of worked.
I think the slant would have worked if that was cris Matthews running the slant…. Fade would have been played…
Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) February 2, 2015
Jermaine Kearse is still thankful to be on the Seahawks
Tough loss today but so grateful for the opportunity and so appreciative of my teammates. This team is special and blessed to be apart of it
Jermaine Kearse (@chopchop_15) February 2, 2015
Earl Thomas is getting away from it all
Morning AMERICA the birds are still chirping and I’m soExcited to be with my family finally .. Back to the country #wereIneedtobe
Earl Thomas (@Earl_Thomas) February 2, 2015
The city of Seattle thanked the Seahawks for their sacrifice
Thank you for a great season, @Seahawks!
City of Seattle (@CityofSeattle) February 2, 2015
Pete Carroll
This is really hard to take now but in the long run it will make us stronger. Our guys are so strong and our future is bright. #GoHawks#12s
Pete Carroll (@PeteCarroll) February 2, 2015
NFL on CBS and SB Nation twitter were abuzz with activity
Here’s the bus.And here’s Ricardo Lockette.http://t.co/ai2vooTTNKpic.twitter.com/EvLX1XPsed
NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) February 2, 2015
The guy who made the Seahawks awful playcall blamed his WR: http://t.co/imoKH66XN1pic.twitter.com/5GPzV4Ok3h
SB Nation (@SBNation) February 2, 2015
However the tweets from Gronk and Gisele said it all…
New England Patriots Super Bowl Champs!!!!
Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) February 2, 2015
@giseleofficial Congrats to all. To the best guy in all of sports Long May you run and Pass and win!!
PasHunbuckets (@PasHunbuckets) February 2, 2015
And of course the geniuses of the Internet had their own creative reactions:
#PeteCarrollDecisionpic.twitter.com/jDUdSgeX86
corvetteBeth (@corvetteBeth) February 2, 2015
#SuperBowl#PatsNation#Seahawks#PatriotsWIN#SeahawksNation#PeteCarroll#PeteCarrollDecision He Never Gave Up.. pic.twitter.com/rXcfp5jDWg
Casey Scott (@KCScott7) February 2, 2015
The Patriots are the Super Bowl Champions and I think everyone is still a little confused…