In the third quarter of the Super Bowl, Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril took a blow to the head and was forced to the sideline so that doctors could evaluate him for a concussion.
Avril wasn’t allowed to return to the game, something that former Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said was a factor in the Patriots’ fourth quarter comeback and ultimate victory because Avril and Michael Bennett were having success against the New England offensive line. Avril reflected on the end of the game at home in Georgia recently and said that he was happy with the doctors’ decision even if he wanted to be on the field.