Super Bowl Weekend is creeping up on us. It reality, these two weeks have seemed like forever and it isn’t even over yet. I’d rather the NFL went back to playing one week after the Conference Championship game. So much of nothing has occured.
People have continued to bet on the Jints, so the Giants are a 12 point underdog again rather than a 12 1/2 point underdog. I still don’t see this game getting out of hand. In Week 17, it was a shut out. Neither team played good defense so I do think both teams will play better defense. In the Playoffs, the Giants did not allow an excessive amount of points in any game. Tampa Bay wasn’t a potent offense anyway so that doesn’t count. Dallas was the 2nd most prolific offense this season and they did nothing. Green Bay was a pretty high scoring team that put up 20 points. So I do believe that both the Patriots and the Giants will play better defense than Week 17 because it’s the Super Bowl.
Transcript: RB Brandon Jacobs - Brandon Jacobs answers questions about the running game and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: DE Michael Strahan - Michael Strahan answers questions about Steve Spagnuolo’s first year as the Defensive Coordinator and about how historical this game is no matter who the winner is.
Transcript: WR David Tyree - David Tyree answers questions about the special teams unit and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: QB Eli Manning - Eli Manning answers questions about his performance in the Playoffs and about Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: DE Michael Strahan - Michael Strahan answers questions regarding the defensive game plan for Super Bowl XLII, the 2000 Giants team, and the 1986 Giants team.
Transcript: S Gibril Wilson - Gibril Wilson answers questions about the defense during the 2007 season and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: CB R.W. McQuarters - R.W. McQuarters answers questions about the secondary and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots Coach Bill Belichick - Bill Belichick answers questions extensively about NFL history and Super Bowl XLII. Extensive answers are a rarity from Bill.
Transcript: WR Plaxico Burress - Plaxico Burress answers questions about his ankle, and his prediction, and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: WR Steve Smith - Steve Smith answers questions about his career.
Transcript: WR Amani Toomer - Amani Toomer answers questions about the changes Tom Coughlin has made and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: FB Madison Hedgecock - Madison Hedgecock answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: DT Fred Robbins - Fred Robbins answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: S James Butler - James Butler answers questions about his performance in the 2007 season.
Transcript: LB Antonio Pierce - Antonio Pierce answers questions about the 2007 season.
Transcript: GM Jerry Reese - Jerry Reese answers questions about his impact as a GM.
Transcript: DT Barry Cofield - Barry Cofield answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: C Shaun O’ Hara - Shaun O’ Hara answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: DE Osi Umenyiora - Osi Umenyiora answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII. Apparently, Tom Coughlin handed out more shirts with the motto “Talk is Cheap, Play the Game” because things were getting out of hand down there. This is Osi’s response:
I think so. I got mine and I’m wearing mine and this is my motto from here on out. As a matter of fact, I want to apologize to (Patriots OT) Matt Light for calling him a dirty player. He’s really not a dirty player at all, I apologize, that’s my fault. I’m sorry Matt Light, I didn’t mean anything by that. I didn’t mean to cause a whole hoopla or ruckus, it was between me and you and we’ll see each other on Sunday. I love you man.
Osi said he’s going to shut up, he apologized, and said he loved Matt Light. What is that about? Osi punked out. This story is the reason why you should just say nothing. Osi said Light was dirty, and now has to mend the issue. It looks stupid so if you never say anything then you won’t look like a punk.
Transcript: CB Aaron Ross - Aaron Ross answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots LB Mike Vrabel - Mike Vrabel answers questions regarding his versatility, Andre Tippett being voted in the Hall of Fame, and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots LB Junior Seau - Junior Seau answers questions about Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots QB Tom Brady - Tom Brady answers questions about his journey to this point and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots S Rodney Harrison - Rodney Harrison answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Coach Tom Coughlin - Tom Coughlin answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots WR Randy Moss - Randy Moss answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots G Logan Mankins - Logan Mankins answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Patriots Scouting Report - Michael Eisen breaks down the New England Patriots.
Duel Role - Michael Eisen goes in depth about the on-the-field and off-the-field relationship between Chris Snee and Tom Coughlin.
A New Look - Michael Eisen described the new look of Tom Coughlin.
Transcript: K Lawrence Tynes - Lawrence Tynes answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: CB Corey Webster - Corey Webster answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: LT David Diehl - David Diehl answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: DE Michael Strahan - Michael Strahan answers questions on whether he’s contemplating retirement and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: LB Kawika Mitchell - Kawika Mitchell answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: RB Brandon Jacobs - Brandon Jacobs answers questions regarding the Playoffs and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: DE Osi Umenyiora - Osi Umenyiora answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: LB Antonio Pierce - Antonio Pierce answers questions regarding his leadership role on the Giants and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi - Tedy Bruschi answers questions about his stroke recovery and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: OC Kevin Gilbride - Kevin Gilbride answers questions about the success of the 2007 season and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: DE Justin Tuck - Justin Tuck answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: WR Amani Toomer - Amani Toomer answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Head Coach Tom Coughlin - Tom Coughlin answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: QB Eli Manning - Eli Manning answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: RT Kareem McKenzie - Kareem McKenzie answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots TE Ben Watson - Ben Watson answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick - Bill Belichick answer questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots RT Nick Kaczur - Nick Kaczur answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Newsday:
Focused Giants say they’ll be ready for Sunday
Strahan enjoys 2nd Super Bowl
Burress doesn’t back down from prediction
Bradshaw has given Giants an unexpected lift
Super Bowl surprises - Jim Baubach discusses how surprised he is by all of the Super Bowl hype.
Pats anything but blase about Super Bowl
How to beat the Patriots - Bob Glauber provides 5 ways that the Giants can use to try to beat the Patriots.
Giants see edge in having faced Patriots
Plaxico’s prediction draws mixed reviews
FOX’s pregame show will mix celebs with football - FOX continues to show us why they suck. There is no reason for celebrities to be any part of a pregame show. There is no reason for anybody to have to suffer by having to listen to Joe Buck broadcast a football or baseball game.
McQuarters, Madison mentors for Giants D-backs
McDaniels keeps Patriots’ offense running smoothly
Patriots’ Samuel could give Eli Manning fits - I’m very concerned about Asanti Samuel lurking in the secondary. Samuel had a pick in Week 17, and he’s always getting interceptions in big spots.
Pepper Johnson not optimistic about race in NFL
Kinder, gentler Coughlin has boosted Giants’ morale
Patriots star wideout Moss has become team player - I was interested in knowing if Randy Moss would fit into the Patriots organization in September, but I guess Tom Rock wanted to reiterate that point.
Patriots love Belichick, and see softer side - Various Patriots admit that they are in love with Bill Belichick.
Giants, Patriots make this Super Bowl special
Giants are thrilled Feagles is still kicking - So am I.
Blog bite: Brady says Giants’ black suits ‘looked terrible’
Patriots coy about Brady’s ankle on injury report - The Patriots did not include Tom Brady’s ankle injury on the injury report, but they continued to leave him on the injury for his supposed shoulder injury.
Ex-Giant Bahr knows pressure, has faith in Tynes
New York Daily News:
Giants look to rush, rattle Tom Brady
Ohm’s Super Bowl Blog: Day 4
Scaling Mount Brady will be Giant task
Eli Manning will need to play like Phil Simms did on Super stage
Pats’ assistant Josh McDaniels likely to be candidate for head coaching jobs
Diary: Surrounded by cookie monsters
Fashion statement: Randy Moss fires back at dark-suited Giants
Plaxico Burress’ mouth runs late
Old Jets feel Super about Giants - That would be the 1968 Jets.
Jessica Simpson or Gisele Bundchen? Giants make their selections
Ben Roethlisberger high on Eli Manning
Don’t bother planning Patsies parade! Big Blue’s going to win it, faithful say
Giants’ Ruegamer honors Pat Tillman - Ohm Youngmisuk pointed out that Grey Ruegamer also went to Arizona State with Pat Tillman. This is what Ruegamer throught about Tillman, “It’s kind of surreal to come back to Arizona. It’s Super Bowl 42, that was Pat’s number in college. We are playing in (Arizona) where he played for the Cardinals and they have a memorial for him outside. So it is kind of weird.”
Madison Hedgecock a Giant blessing
Pepper Johnson gives Patriots’ defense a healthy dash of Big Blue history
Tom Coughlin, Chris Snee share professional, family bond
Risk for fans cheering too heart-ily - The AP reported that New York Doctors want New Yorkers to “take their meds and get plenty of sleep before the big game after a new report revealed fans are more likely to have a heart attack while watching a big sporting event.” What? What about Bostonians?
Tom Brady, Joe Montana pass each other compliments
New York Post:
BRADY MUST FEEL GIANT RUSH HOUR - That’s what I’m talking about.
BRADY & CO. BLOW OFF BURRESS PREDICTION
AS TUCK WOULD HAVE IT, JUSTIN DREAMS MVP - If Justin Tuck plays like it then he can win it.
ELI CAN COUNT ON O-LINE GENERALS
PLAX IS TARDY TO EVENT
IT’S BOOT-IFUL - Mike Vaccaro relives the Championship game when Tom Coughlin led Boston College to a huge upset over Notre Dame.
MARONEY PROVES CRITICS WRONG
SHOCK WAVE - Tim Hasselbeck had some not so nice things to say about Jeremy Shockey.
MATCHUP OF THE DAY - Steve Serby examines the matchup between Michael Strahan and Laurence Maroney. Serby explains why Strahan has the edge.
STOPPING MR. VERSATILITY A GIANT TASK - So says Bart Hubbuch about Kevin Faulk.
SECRET WEAPON - That’s what Mark Cannizzaro thinks of Kevin Faulk.
GIANTS JOURNEY
New York Times:
Undersized Patriots Are Shedding Their Anonymity
Blue-Collar Giants Revel in Unity and Obscurity
Absent With Leave: Missing the Big Game - John Branch wrote a story about Jeremy Shockey.
The Star-Ledger:
Plax out again - Plaxico Burress didn’t practice yesterday or today because he now has a knee injury to add to his season long ankle injury.
Plax’s knee the issue
A promise is a promise
Seau: Bradshaw will be “great”
Nice guy Tom Coughlin inspiring NY Giants
A sad reminder of Pat Tillman
NY Giants’ Plaxico Burress just sits and talks
Stepping up for Gridiron Greats
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Mike Scandura, of Giants.com, wrote about the backup Center of the New York Giants, Grey Ruegamer, in his article titled ’Center Stage’. Scandura dove into how Ruegamer has stuck around so long in the NFL. Grey believes that his High School and College years really set the foundation for success in the NFL. Mike also noted numerous off-the-field contributions that Ruegamer has made over the years. One of those is a foundation Grey formed in 2003 called Ruegy’s Readers whose mission is “to create well-rounded students through literacy by providing additional support to public and private school elementary students.”
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