SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Statistically, defensive end Kony Ealy enjoyed a Super Bowl for the ages.
But because of the numbers of the scoreboard, Ealy couldn't enjoy it.
"It's really unfortunate," Ealy said. "It's unfortunate, but it's not the first time that has happened to a player."
In the Panthers' 24-10 loss to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50, Ealy did something no player has ever done before. With three sacks and an interception, he became the first player to record multiple sacks and an interception in a Super Bowl.
The three sacks matched Hall of Famer Reggie White for the Packers 19 years ago and Darnell Dockett for the Cardinals seven years ago for the most in a Super Bowl.