‘Biggest event in the world’: Seahawks fans soak in Super Bowl festivities ahead of big game

SAN FRANCISCO – Chris and Jacquie Vargas are a rare breed: a married couple born and raised in the Bay Area who shook off inherent San Francisco 49ers influence from family and became die-hard Seattle Seahawks fans. It was the energy and intensity of the Seahawks faithful, commonly referred to as the 12s or 12th man, that persuaded them to pledge their allegiance to the Pacific Northwest team in California enemy territory. “I basically fell in love with the fans,” Jacquie Vargas said. “Honestly, the fans of the Seahawks are the best fans out there. Better than any other team.” The couple sported navy blue Marshawn Lynch jerseys Wednesday afternoon outside Moscone Center in downtown San...