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Well, Super Bowl XLVIII was a dud. And I didn't even mind Bruno Mars.
The output from Wisconsin's quartet of participants almost solely came from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who completed 18 of 25 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns in a 43-8 beatdown of the Denver Broncos. Wilson even out-rushed Denver running back Montee Ball -- perhaps that's not so surprising --with three rushes for 26 yards, compared to Ball's six carries for one yard and two receptions for two yards.
Linebacker O'Brien Schofield even tackled Ball at one point, and it felt like Chris Maragos' jersey flashed pretty frequently in front of the screen. Perhaps that's an underwhelming performance from the Badgers, though the real reason for that has to be Seattle's remarkable defensive performance in forcing four turnovers, holding Denver to 4.8 yards per play and forcing four turnovers.
Also credit Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell for making Seattle's offense look awesome. And for being a UW guy.
Badgers in Super Bowl XLVIII
Maragos, Wilson up front. RT @NYTSports: Seahawks celebration shot. Photo: Chang W. Lee/NYT pic.twitter.com/auTHkUG6GO
— Bucky's 5th Quarter (@B5Q) February 3, 2014
This pretty much says it all #SB48 #Badgers pic.twitter.com/ihcDiqcbat
— Badger Football (@BadgerFootball) February 3, 2014
Russell: "...I ended up going to the University of Wisconsin, a place I never imagined myself going, and it became a blessing in disguise."
— Lee DeJarlais (@Lee_NBC15) February 3, 2014
Back in the day. #Badgers RT @cbfowler: Congrats Seahawks, Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson. pic.twitter.com/7PRToEgohD
— Badger Football (@BadgerFootball) February 3, 2014
Only one could win, but we're certainly proud of both of these former #Badgers in #SB48 pic.twitter.com/HTUG3NkAmg
— Badger Football (@BadgerFootball) February 3, 2014
Naturally, some Internetsman or woman also put this together, to which I say, "Please do not go to the KK:"
Lawlz pic.twitter.com/2Pz19xGocx
— Mayra Moreno (@MartyMayflower) February 3, 2014
How bout that?!?!? CHAMPS!!!!!! Let's go!!!! #12thman #Seahawks #SBXLVIII
— Chris Maragos (@ChrisMaragos) February 3, 2014
Maragos, Wilson, and Schofield running on the field together. @BadgerFootball pic.twitter.com/fi2Ci9deEA
— Steph B (@uwsteph) February 2, 2014
#Seahawks basically owe success to Wisconsin. Their GM worked for @packers, from DePere, their QB, OC, played at UW. You're welcome, Seattle
— Steph B (@uwsteph) February 3, 2014
