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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. After – this time – his defense made the play to win the game, after – this time – Seattle defeated New England at the goal line, after – this time – he could shrug off a bold late-game coaching decision with the strength of a victor, Pete Carroll jogged, skipped and slapped his way off the field here. He high-fived fullback Will Tukuafu, banged on the shoulder pads of defensive end/linebacker Frank Clark, and waved and pumped his fist to the Seattle fans going wild next to the Gillette Stadium tunnel.