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Super Bowl XLIX - pregame
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U.S Air Force Thunderbirds fly over University of Phoenix Stadium before the start of Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

Recording artist Idina Menzel sings the National Anthem before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Recording artist John Legend performs "America the Beautiful" before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

A New England Patriots cheerleader makes her way out to the field before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) warms up before the start of Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Shawn Hubbard/NFL)

NFL Network host Rich Eisen is seen on set before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

NFL Network's Michael Irvin is seen on set before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

NFL Network's Marshall Faulk is seen on set before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft walks on the field before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks' live mascot Taima is seen before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before taking on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) warms up before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Shawn Hubbard/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) warms up before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Shawn Hubbard/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

A Seattle Seahawks fan holds up a sign before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen looks on before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks fans poses for a photograph before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Supermodel Adriana Lima poses for a photograph before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) arrives to take on the New England Patriots before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks fans look on in the stands before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks on the field before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Supermodel Adriana Lima is interviewed on NFL Network set before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

A general view of University of Phoenix Stadium is seen prior to Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

The goal post prior to Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

The ceiling opens prior to Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is seen before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

A general view of University of Phoenix Stadium is seen prior to Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Fans arrive at University of Phoenix Stadium prior to Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Fans arrive at University of Phoenix Stadium prior to Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Fans arrive at University of Phoenix Stadium prior to Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (left) interviews Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin (right) before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Shawn Hubbard/NFL)

NFL Networks' Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, Warren Sapp, and Michael Irvin are seen on set before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

A general view of the field is seen before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Sean Ryan/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) makes his wan onto the field before facing the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider looks on before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka (4) warms up on the field before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll greet each other before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is seen on the field before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speak with each other before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka (4) warms up on the field before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Steve Sanders/NFL)

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34), running back LeGarrette Blount (29), and tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) make their way out to the field before facing the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

NFL officials for Super Bowl XLIX poses for a photograph before the game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speak with each other before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Members of the Seattle Seahawks huddle as they get ready before the start of Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Shawn Hubbard/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs on the field before the start of Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Shawn Hubbard/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) cornerback Richard Sherman (25) look on before facing the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) cornerback Richard Sherman (25) look on before facing the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

A Seattle Seahawks fan holds up a sign before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

A New England Patriots fan holds up a sign before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

A closeup of the jersey of New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) is seen before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on before taking on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Shawn Hubbard/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell (41) laughs while warming up before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

A view of an end zone pylon is seen before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

A view of the end zone goal post is seen before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) and free safety Earl Thomas (29) warm up before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Arizona State University band members perform before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

An Arizona State University cheerleader performs before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Recording artist Idina Menzel sings the National Anthem before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Recording artist John Legend performs "America the Beautiful" before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) is presented with the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Recording artist Idina Menzel sings the National Anthem before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Sean Ryan/NFL)

A general view of the field is seen during a performance by the Arizona State University marching band before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Sean Ryan/NFL)

Recording artist Idina Menzel sings the National Anthem before Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, AZ. (Perry Knotts/NFL)