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Denver Broncos fans make their way to Penn Station subway before Super Bowl XLVIII in New York February 2, 2014. Super Bowl XLVIII between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos will be hosted at MetLife Stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey.JOSHUA LOTT/Reuters

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Fans pose behind Seattle Seahwawks and Denver Broncos mannequins outside the stadium before the start of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, February 2, 2014.SHANNON STAPLETON/Reuters

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Seattle Seahawks fan Shirley Wolff, of Puyallup, Wash., takes a photo outside MetLife Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press

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Seattle Seahawks fans Todd Gibson and his son Karsten pose pose outside the stadium before the start of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, February 2, 2014. The Seahawks will face the Denver Broncos in the game.CARLO ALLEGRI/Reuters

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A Seattle Seahawks fan flexes at MetLife Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Evan Vucci/The Associated Press

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Seattle Seahawks fans John Hanshaw, left, and Pete Ford, both of Tacoma, Wash., watch the field before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Mel Evans/The Associated Press

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Steve Liedtke, of Denver, wears Denver Broncos head gear before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Ben Margot/The Associated Press

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Seattle Seahawks fan Cooper Dumas, 13, of bend Ore., center, jumps into a picture with Denver Broncos fans before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Seth Wenig/The Associated Press

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Footballs sit on the field during team warmups before the start of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks in East Rutherford, New Jersey, February 2, 2014.CARLO ALLEGRI/Reuters

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Denver Broncos head coach John Fox, left, greets Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Chris O'Meara/The Associated Press

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Members of the Seattle Seahawks huddle before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Julio Cortez/The Associated Press

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Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning warms up before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Matt Slocum/The Associated Press

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Denver Broncos middle linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) and defensive end Robert Ayers (91) hug before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Gregory Bull/The Associated Press

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New York Jets former quaterback Joe Namath (left) talks with head linesman Jim Mello (48) before Super Bowl XLVIII between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium.Ed Mulholland

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This combo photo shows former New York Jets quarterback “Broadway” Joe Namath, wearing a long white fur coat on the sidelines in 1971, left, and on the field at Super Bowl XLVIII Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014.The Associated Press

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Opera singer Renée Fleming sings the national anthem before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Matt Slocum/The Associated Press

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The Denver Broncos take the field before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press

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The Seattle Seahawks run onto the field before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Matt Slocum/The Associated Press

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Fireworks burst over MetLife Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Seth Wenig/The Associated Press

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Denver Broncos' Knowshon Moreno reaches for a loose ball after the snap passed teammate Peyton Manning, left, during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. Seattle Seahawks' Cliff Avril approached at right.Paul Sancya/The Associated Press

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Seattle Seahawks' Walter Thurmond (28) reacts after a safety during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Matt Slocum/The Associated Press

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Denver Broncos' Knowshon Moreno is tackled by Seattle Seahawks' Chris Clemons, left, and Cliff Avril during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Paul Sancya/The Associated Press

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Seattle Seahawks' Jermaine Kearse (15) reacts to a first down during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Matt Slocum/The Associated Press

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Denver Broncos Nate Irving (L) breaks up a pass to Seattle Seahawks Jermaine Kearse in the first quarter in the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, February 2, 2014.EDUARDO MUNOZ/Reuters

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Denver Broncos fans watch play against the Seattle Seahawks the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Seth Wenig/The Associated Press

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Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Gregory Bull/The Associated Press

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Workers pick up Skittles after a touchdown by the Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter in the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, February 2, 2014. )CARLO ALLEGRI/Reuters

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Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) reacts as he returns an interception for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Gregory Bull/The Associated Press

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Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning (18) throws a pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press

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The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bruno Mars perform during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Matt York/The Associated Press

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Bruno Mars, left, and Anthony Kiedis of the The Red Hot Chili Peppers perform during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Mark Humphrey/The Associated Press

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Fans watch a pyrotechnics display during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin (11) returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Matt York/The Associated Press

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Seattle Seahawks Percy Harvin scores a touchdown on a kick off return against the Denver Broncos in the third quarter during the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, February 2, 2014.EDUARDO MUNOZ/Reuters

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Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning looks at the scoreboard during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Paul Sancya/The Associated Press

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Denver Broncos fans watch their team get outplayed by the Seahawks during the first half of the Super Bowl, inside Jackson's, a sports bar and grill in Denver, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014.Brennan Linsley/The Associated Press

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Seattle Seahawks' Jermaine Kearse (15) scores on a 23-yard touchdown reception in front of Denver Broncos' Mike Adams (20) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Matt Slocum/The Associated Press

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Seattle Seahawks' Malcolm Smith (53) recovers a fumble by Denver Broncos' Demaryius Thomas as Broncos' Julius Thomas (80) watches during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Matt York/The Associated Press

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Denver Broncos' Malik Jackson cradles his head on the sidelines during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.Paul Sancya/The Associated Press

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson celebrates a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter in the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, February 2, 2014.TIM FARRELL/Reuters

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) dumps Gatorade on head coach Pete Carroll late in the game against the Denver Broncos during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. Seattle won 43-8.Matt York/The Associated Press

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning walks off the field after the Broncos lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Seahawks won 43-8.Chris O'Meara/The Associated Press

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Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll celebrates after Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Seattle Seahawks won 43-8.Matthew Emmons

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Seattle Seahawks Malcom Smith makes an angel in the confetti after his team defeated the Denver Bronocs in the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, February 2, 2014.SHANNON STAPLETON/Reuters

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Seattle Seahawks' quarterback Russell Wilson holds the Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Seahawks won 43-8.Julio Cortez/The Associated Press

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The the Vince Lombardi Trophy is held up by members of the Seattle Seahawks after the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Seahawks won 43-8.Paul Sancya/The Associated Press

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