Seahawks Colts Football

Last weekend I had the opportunity to cover the highly anticipated matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Indianapolis Colts.  Covering this game was a blast.  Not only was it a great matchup (Seattle 4-0 and Colts 3-1), but this was also my first NFL game, so there was a lot of anticipation leading up it.   It was nice to spend some of that time getting to know some of the local and Seattle based photographers — some very nice people!  During the game, there was so much excitement both on the field and in the stands.  It was incredibly loud, which was probably due to the fact that Lucas Oil Stadium, an indoor venue, was maxed to capacity with 67,000 or so screaming Colts fans.  It was cool to witness such energy…

For my Stanford friends – I’d also like to note that Andrew Luck is an exceptionally talented quarterback, connecting with almost every receiver throughout the game.   My Stanford friends, along with the rest of the anti-Trojan world, will also probably like the last photo, which shows Pete Carroll’s dejection as he congratulates the Colt’s Head Coach Chuck Pagano following the game.  Pete Carroll had the same expression during the press conference after Stanford beat USC at home in 2007 for the first time in six years.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 06: Robert Mathis #98 of the Indianapolis Colts runs onto the field before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 6, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 06: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts is taken down by Jordan Hill #97 of the Seattle Seahawks at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 6, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 06: Golden Tate #81 of the Seattle Seahawks can’t get his hands around the ball as Vonte Davis #23 of the Indianapolis Colts runs on during a game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 6, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 06: Golden Tate #81 of the Seattle Seahawks is taken down by #41 Antoine Bethea and Greg Toler #28 of the Indianapolis Colts during a game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 6, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 06: Jaron Johnson #32 of the Seattle Seahawks runs the ball in for a safety after a blocked kick during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 6, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 06: T.Y. Hilton #13 of the Indianapolis Colts scores a touchdown past Brandon Browner #39 of the Seattle Seahawks at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 6, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 06: T.Y. Hilton #13 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 6, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 06: Darius Butler #20 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates with Greg Toler #28 after making an interception during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 6, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 06: Donald Brown #31 of the Indianapolis Colts runs the ball in for a touchdown during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 6, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 06: Head Coaches Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks (L) and Chuck Pagano (R) of the Indianapolis Colts shake hands after the Colts beat the Seahawks 28-34 at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 6, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)