The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams to advance to the Super Bowl in a thrilling 31-27 victory. But that nearly didn't happen, as one player nearly blew the game for Seattle.
Tariq Woolen, after forcing a 4th and 12, committed a brutal taunting penalty, giving the Rams a free first down. The very next play, Woolen gave up a touchdown to Puka Nacua. If the Seahawks didn't win, that sequence would've lived in Seattle sports infamy.
Fortunately for Woolen, the Seahawks won, and he could put it behind him. After the game, Woolen shared a hilarious reaction to the penalty, where he asked for forgiveness from Seahawks fans and explained some insight into the costly penalty.
Tariq Woolen shared hilarious post on taunting penalty
"@NFL @Seahawks no more taunting penalties," Woolen posted on Twitter/x alongside a gif with the message, "I'm sorry. Do you still love me??"
After nearly committing one of the all-time worst mistakes in professional sports history, Woolen's post on Twitter/x is a hilarious one. From the lowest of lows to a sigh of relief, Woolen doesn't have to hide like he might have had to had the Seahawks lost.
In response to this post, fans shared their support for Woolen in the comments, but also didn't hold back from telling him that had they not won, they would not be as forgiving.
But, since Woolen's costly mistake didn't come with a Rams win over Seattle, the fans could move past the mistake and hope for Woolen to play better in the Super Bowl.
Woolen added another post, explaining what was going through his mind in the moment of the taunting penalty. While it's still an inexcusable mistake, this provides some context for why he made such a blunder.
"No cap high intense game and when you in the zone and ballin with your bros sometimes you black out," Woolen explained.
This mistake came right after a great defensive play from Woolen. So, in the moment, he was hyped up from his great play, and let his emotions get the better of him, leading to this penalty.
Going forward, Woolen will be acutely aware of taunting penalties, as the fear of nearly costing his team the game against the Rams is motivation enough to never make such a mistake ever again.
He's asking for forgiveness from Seahawks fans, and a good way to earn that support back would be to play great in the Super Bowl against the Patriots.
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