Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald attributes the team's dominant performance in Super Bowl LX to the passionate support of the 12s, the team's nickname for fans. In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Macdonald revealed that the majority of the audience, at least 75%, were Seahawks fans, and their vocal presence significantly impacted the game's outcome.
Macdonald explained that the Patriots' offense was on silent cadence throughout the game, which provided a strategic advantage to the Seahawks' defense. In contrast, the Seahawks' offense utilized verbal cadence, allowing Sam to communicate commands to the center. This dynamic made the game feel like a home game, as Macdonald described it.
The high number of Seahawks fans was evident from the start, and it played a crucial role in the team's success. As noted before kickoff, the Seattle fan base outnumbered the Patriots fans, and this numerical advantage could have been a significant factor in the Seahawks' victory. The impact of the crowd's energy and support on the team's performance cannot be overstated, as it created an intimidating atmosphere for the opposing team, Drake Maye, who experienced it firsthand.
