Once again, not too much coming out of the Meadowlands so I’ll throw in a comical video clip about Super Bowl XLII put together by realGMblueNorange:
Special Gift - Michael Eisen lets us know how Jeff Feagles celebrated his 40th birthday.
Today was a big baseball day, not a big football day. The steroids hearings took place in Washington, DC which was the major story. I enjoyed watching every minute of it. SpyGate was a smaller story being investigated in DC. It was fun watching it while it lasted.
The NY news continued to write about David Tyree and Jeff Feagles which were stories that were written about yesterday.
Talk of the Town - Michael Eisen discusses how David Tyree grabbed national headlines with improbable catch in SBXLII.
Newsday:
Giants sign Feagles to two-year extension - Arthur Staple further discusses that the Giants gave Jeff Feagles a two-year contract extension.
New York Post:
FEAGLES NESTS WITH JINTS 2 MORE YEARS - Paul Schwartz also continues to discuss Jeff Feagles’ contract extension.
The Star-Ledger:
Feagles gets 2-year extension - Mike Garafolo discusses Jeff Feagles’ contract extension as well.
Jerry Reese is keeping himself busy. Reese is trying to re-sign as many players on that Super Bowl Champion team that he can. Why not? They had the talent and the heart to win it all. When you watched the games, it seemed like they won some of those games in the Playoffs on heart alone.
Besides re-signing a bunch of players from the 2007 team, Reese is going to have to make some good draft picks. The Giants have to keep on replacing the old dogs. Reese will have to look into replacing Strahan, Madison, McQuarters, and Toomer. The Giants can have Strahan train a rookie until he retires. The Giants need to make sure they have enough guys in the secondary to hold it down. With Webster stepping up, it eases it a little bit. Health was another factor in the secondary. Also, the Giants need to start looking for a new Mr. Reliable at the WR position. Burress is still the big play guy with the size. Smith stepped up and played great. Smith is too small to play Toomer’s role. So Big Blue can start developing a new Toomer. It still seems like Moss is a bust, and he is also small and fast but injury prone. We’ll have to see if Reese trades Moss away or holds onto him. So either way, the Jints can work on developing a 4th receiver that will replace Toomer. You don’t want Smith and Moss to be the 2nd and 3rd receivers when Toomer retires. They are too similar regarding size and speed.
Back for more - Michael Eisen reported that the Giants gave Jeff Feagles a 2-year contract extension. The numbers were not disclosed, but the media may have gotten their hands on that. Feagles was a stud last season so I’m happy he’s back.
Leadership Lessons of Super Bowl - Silvio Laccetti wrote a piece on how Eli Manning became a leader.
Newsday:
Fame won’t go to Tyree’s head - David Tyree has been making the rounds to all of the national talk shows, but it won’t get to his head according to Shaun Powell. It really is crazy when you think about it, a Special Teams stud got his first TD pass in the Super Bowl and then was part of the most amazing play in Super Bowl history. He was the Giants’ secret weapon in the Super Bowl because the Pats never studied any film on Tyree except on Special Teams.
New York Daily News:
Readers pick ‘Catch 42′ for Super Bowl’s biggest play - Ralph Vacchiano says that the readers picked ‘Catch 42‘ as the name of the play. Out of all of the ones that I heard, I liked ‘Hail Mara’ which isn’t on the list in the Daily News. So a different paper must of had that one. But who am I?
Giants sign Feagles to two-year deal
Jilted by Redskins, Jim Fassel vows to someday get another job - Former Head Coach of the New York Football Giants, Jim Fassel, has been unable to get rehired since he got fired by the Giants after the 2003 season. I was kind of happy that he got fired at the time because the defense wasn’t as solid as your typical Giants’ defense. Fassel’s teams were unable to stop the big play in the big moment. He is an offensive coach which isn’t a problem, but he needs the right defensive coordinator to succeed. That shouldn’t be a problem. I’m sure that after 5 years, he has learned what his flaws are. He had a winning record. I believe that he should be able to find a job.
Giants to give Lawrence Tynes five-year, $7 million contract - Ralph Vacciano reported that the Giants were close to working out a 5-year $7 million contract extension with Lawrence Tynes. Since they were close yesterday, it will probably become finalized by today or tomorrow. I’m not sold on a 5-year deal. He was unproven all season. When he had to make them in the NFC Championship game, it took 3 attempts. If he missed the third time then he would’ve been boxed up and shipped out of town. Tynes earned an extension, but 5 years may be a few too many.
New York Post:
FASSEL JOBBED, GIANTS BENEFIT - The thing that boggles my mind is why Dan Snyder didn’t hire the guy with the most experience, or at least experience. The NFC East is always the toughest division in the NFC, and Fassel would have every reason to encourage his team to beat his former team.
The Star-Ledger:
Tuck’s contract details - Mike Garafolo pointed Justin Tuck’s new contract since it didn’t get much coverage since it was given to him during the Playoffs. Tuck got a 5-year extension. I loved this signing. The Giants had the bookends that could pass rush in place already, and now they got the guy that can go right up the middle as well.
NY Giants, Tynes near 5-year deal
Since the New York Giants won Super Bowl XLII, New York City held a Ticker Tape for them up the Canyon of Heroes at 11:00 a.m. on February 5, 2008. It officially began at 11:10 a.m.
The Giants began walking through the Canyon of Heroes with the George Halas Trophy and the Lombardi Trophy. Various floats full of Giants went through the Canyon of Heroes as 50 tons of confetti came falling down from the sky. Giants players had their video cameras and were filming it. The Giants donned their Super Bowl Champion hooded sweatshirts. Mayor Bloomberg jumped up onto a float with Eli Manning and Michael Strahan who were holding the Lombardi Trophy. Marching bands came up Broadway. Governor Spitzer and Senator Schumer came up Broadway in a car. John Tisch was on a Gray Line bus. The Giants fans were screaming and chanting the whole time. One of the chants was “18-1″. A float came up Broadway with Steve Spagnuolo and Kevin Gilbride. David Diehl came off the float and said “it was an unbelievable experience”. Kareem McKenzie also came off the float and said that Giants fans are the “greatest fans in the world, they cheer for you”. Other chants were “Defense, Defense, Defense” as floats came out with defensive players. Justin Tuck said “This is crazy, I never heard of anything like this, the fans scream your name, and it’s amazing. It’s amazing, I’m lost for words, I’ve been doing this for miles, and this is ridiculous”. Antonio Pierce said “It’s amazing, we need to do this Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, every day of the year. We didn’t do the impossible. It’s beautiful that everybody came out so early in the morning. Don’t stop celebrating. Tell your boss we’re going to party all week.” Barry Cofield and Fred Robbins got off the float and hi-fived the fans. Barry Cofield said “it’s unbelievable. I never expected anything close to this”. The fans started chanting “Boston Sucks”. Antonio Pierce said “It’s the best thing in the world. All these people came to support us. This is for the fans of New York.” Plaxico Burress got up on a float with Gibril Wilson. Gibril Wilson said ‘It’s crazy right now. It’s great to see all these people out here”. R.W. McQuarters said “It gets no better than this. This is the best thing I’ve ever seen.” Jeff Feagles and Lawrence Tynes came out on the next float. Lawrence Tynes said “It is beyond his expectations. It’s unbelievable. I was a piece of the puzzle, and it feels good to contribute.” John Tisch said “I’m a life long New Yorker. One of the greatest things is seeing New York embrace this team. And the fans all came here to say thank you. This is a team of the people. It’s fabulous, just fabulous.” Harry Carson by phone said “I really agreed with John Mara. It was the most historical franchise win for the Giants. They came through. They did New York and New Jersey fans well. I’m watching the parade. I’m currently in Hawaii. I’m really impressed with who’s there. It’s so appropriate that they have a ticker tape parade in New York.”
The City Hall Ceremony began around 1:00 p.m. Whoopi Goldberg came out first because Mayor Bloomberg invited her there. She gave an introduction. The radio voice of the New York Giants, Bob Papa, came up next. He gave a short speech, and introduced Mayor Bloomberg and other NYC officials and Meadowlands officials, Senator Schumer, Elliot Spitzer, Shelly Silver. Then he introduced the World Champion New York Football Giants. Speakers included Bob Papa, Governor Spitzer, Senator Schumer, Coach Coughlin, Speaker Silver, John Mara, Steve Tisch, Michael Strahan, and Eli Manning.
Every Giant received a key to the city. New York City did a wonderful job with the Victory Parade and the City Hall Ceremony. Hundreds of thousands of Giants fans were going crazy. It was great to see all of that.
Super Bowl Sunday is here. I’m ready for the game. I’m ready to see Big Blue put tons of pressure on Tom Brady. I want see the Giants rattle Brady for all 4 quarters. In Week 17, the Giants attacked for the first 3 quarters and then it seemed like they got tired and Brady came back and won the game for the Pats. This time, there is no getting tired. Just attack and attack and attack the quarterback. The G-MEN have to give 150% tonight to pull off the upset. I still think that the Giants could win the Super Bowl.
Welcome to the Good Life - Keith Karlsson thinks that the 2007 draft class is one of the main reasons the Giant are in Super Bowl XLII.
Newsday:
Giants fan gets wish from Marshall 16 years later
Coughlin delivers positive news on Burress’ health
BIG BLUE ZONE - Newsday wrote their quote of the day which was made by Tom Coughlin.
Patriots have chance to make history
Eli has super chance to become his own Manning - That’s funny…One of the first posts I wrote was called ‘Will Eli be a Manning?’, and now he has the opportunity to win the Super Bowl tonight. It’s funny how things change.
Giants have chance to complete underdog roll
Simms would gladly take Eli’s early career
Did Patriots cheat before 2002 Super Bowl?
Homemade highlight reel launched Brady’s career
Tom Brady has lots of namesakes on Long Island
Fox’s Bradshaw regrets calling Coughlin a ‘jerk’ - …and only FOX would have the man that called Tom Coughlin a jerk be the broadcaster that congratulates Tom Coughlin after the Giants won the NFC Championship game. Why couldn’t one of the 3 other guys that did not call Coughling a jerk be the one to congratulate him? It’s all about the ratings.
Notes: Plaxico’s injuries feeling OK
Seau on roll with Patriots, but can he get ring?
New York Daily News:
Giants ready for shot at history
Super Bowl XLII won’t be forgotten
Super cheaters? Report says Patriots filmed Rams before Super Bowl XXXVI
NFL can’t ignore wrath of Congress
Lest we forget Dante Lavelli and the perfect 1948 Cleveland Browns - Filip Bondy points out another perfect team.
Inside the Super Bowl Matchups - Hank Gola takes a close look at all the matchups between the Giants and the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
Anatomy of a Giant kick: 1.3 seconds that could decide Super Bowl XLII
Plaxico Burress feeling better
Former Giant Mark Ingram tries to keep son from making same mistakes he did - Is he still stealing purses in Flint, MI?
News picks Giants all-Super Bowl team - This is a must read!
New Jersey minister says he’s gonna get The Big Guy to help home team - which is the G-MEN.
Radio voices primed for Super night
They’re ad it again! Super Bowl commercials have zany flavor
Kurt Warner recalls young Eli Manning - Remember Kurt Warner? On the Giants not the Rams. How much did he suck? I never wanted him, and I was glad they benched him.
Last stop! Giants have one more to go
Put down your pencils, Giants vs. Patriots is finally here
42 things you should know about Super Bowl XLII
Tickets available - for hefty price - Mike Jaccarino and Jonathan Lemire pointed out that tickets are still available for about $3,000.
Suit-happy inmate now targets Plaxico - This story about Plaxico Burress doesn’t even make sense.
Super temptations lurking for players
Tynes’ brother to watch from prison
Chef at big Boston bar stays true Blue
Former Redskins Darrell Green, Art Monk lead Hall of Fame class
New York Post:
SOUND OFF EXTRA - Readers of The Post got another opportunity to express themselves.
SEE-NO-EVIL NFL DIDN’T LOOK HARD - Steve Serby has a conspiricy theory about the NFL and the Pats.
OLD MEN AND THE SB - Bart Hubbuch wrote about Jeff Feagles.
EXTREME TAILGATING - Raiders fans showed up to tailgate and root for the G-MEN for a day.
ESPN ANSWERS WISH OF AILING GIANTS FAN - Classy move by ESPN.
FAMILY TIES - Mike Vaccaro explains how the Mara family ties to New York sports.
PERFECT PAT-SIES - Giants fans make there voice heard.
SERBY’S SUPER SUNDAY Q&A WITH… Ottis Anderson
BIG APPLE HAS IT ALL OVER THE… - You actually have to go to this article to understand it.
OVER-KILL! - Mike Battaglino points out that this is the highest over/under (54) betting line in Super Bowl history.
BRADY BUY A BUNCH - Richard Witt made his Super Bowl XLII pick.
PATS GOT GOOD LOOK AT JINTS’ PLAYBOOK - That’s very true. Besides the rest, your game plan is completely exposed when you go all out in a game that doesn’t matter. Oh well…It is what it is. At least they got here to play the Pats again.
DIRTY WORK - This article is comical so give it a read.
PATS WANTS SEAU TO VIEW FROM TOP
THE EXPERTS SPEAK - The Post compiled the final scores predicted by the tv experts. Only Tiki and Mike Ditka picked the Giants.
MICKELSON PUTTING IT ON PATRIOTS - I’m very disappointed with Phil here. He spent his entire career as the underdog, and America loves him as just that. Then he backs the favorite.
DUSTING IN THE DESERT - Paul Schwartz and Mark Cannizzaro believe that the Patriots are just too much for the Jints.
FRAUD UNDER THE HOOD - Bart Hubbuch questions the genius aspect of Bill Belichick.
5 GIANTS WHO MUST MAKE IT HAPPEN
PATS DENY SPYING ON RAMS AT ‘02 SUPE
MATCHUP OF THE DAY - Bart Hubbuch examines the matchup between Eli Manning and Rodney Harrison.
BANKS ON IT - Carl Banks says that Big Blue has the opportunity to derail history.
INSIDE THE PLAYBOOKS: GIANTS D VS. PATS’ 589-POINT MONSTER
XLII REASONS WHY PATS’ NUMBER IS UP
BURY GOOD SHOT - Steve Serby says that the Jints are bringing home the Lombardi Trophy.
The Star-Leger:
No need to change - That’s what Colin Stephenson thinks of Eli Manning.
Nothing like underdogs for the ages - I’ll party like a rock star all night if it happens.
George Martin: Winner in a walk
Giants in way of Patriot perfection - Or the Patriots are in the way of the Giants winning the Super Bowl.
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
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
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
IT’S BOOT-IFUL - Mike Vaccaro relives the Championship game when Tom Coughlin led Boston College to a huge upset over Notre Dame.
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.
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.
Seau: Bradshaw will be “great”
Nice guy Tom Coughlin inspiring NY Giants
NY Giants’ Plaxico Burress just sits and talks
The Patriots arrived first, and then the Giants second. The Patriots already concluded their portion of media day, and the Giants are still going through it. Below, you will see a bunch of articles relating to the interviews that took place.
Transcript: WR Plaxico Burress - Plaxico Burress answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: QB Eli Manning - Eli Manning answers questions regarding the Playoffs and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: DE Michael Strahan - Michael Strahan answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin - Tom Coughlin answers multiple questions regarding various topics and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: P Jeff Feagles - Jeff Feagles answers multiple questions regarding various topics and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick - Bill Belichick answers multiple questions regarding various topics and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots DT Ty Warren - Ty Warren answers multiple questions regarding various topics and Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots LB Adalius Thomas - Adalius Thomas answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots T Matt Light - Matt Light answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots WR Wes Welker - Wes Welker answers questions regarding Super Bowl XLII.
Transcript: Patriots S Rodney Harrison - Rodney Harrison answers multiple questions regarding various topics and Super Bowl XLII.
Newsday:
Live from the Super Bowl media day circus - Jim Baumbach briefly detailed what took place so far during media day.
Brady says ankle feels ‘great’ - Neal Best included some questions and answers from the interview with Tom Brady that were much funnier than the one about his ankle.
Giants arrive at Super Bowl dressed in black - Arthur Staple reported that the Giants arrived in Phoenix dressed in black. Antonio Pierce wanted everybody in black because it’s a “business trip”.
Giants, Pats don’t come clean about dirty players - If any of that poking in the eye crap happens then the Referees better advance the Giants 15 yards.
Injured Iraq war vet inspires Giants
Super Bowl sets record for media credentials - Neil Best pointed this out “Yesterday, when the NFL added up the numbers, this was the result: The most credentialed Super Bowl in history, by a comfortable margin. The league issued 4,786, compared with 4,516 in 2007.” The media doesn’t want to miss out on the Patriots opportunity to conclude thier perfect season.
Giants’ many rookies go right to Super Bowl - The rookies are playing big time.
Brady practices and limps slightly - Tom Brady finally practiced and he is still limping…yeah.
Kicking off Super Bowl week by touring the sites - Jim Baumbach tells you all about his tour around Phoenix.
Blog bite: Hard at work on having ball with Suns - Shaun Powell got to play basketball on the court where the Suns play.
Ticketless Giants fans looking to party in Arizona - What’s better than a Super Bowl party in Arizona in February?
New York Daily News:
With win over Patriots, Giants can become City’s best champions - I’m loving the sound of that.
Tom Brady practices for Patriots with heavily taped ankle
With win over Giants, can’t beat New England’s case for being best ever
He may not be glitzy, but Eli Manning’s worth to Giants is plain to see
Giants land in Arizona for Super Bowl dressed for success
Giants in Arizona to win - So they say, now Big Blue has to win the game.
‘Outsiders’ are Super fun in hype week - I wan’t able to figure out what this article was about, nor did it offer a reason to keep on reading.
Plaxico Burress’ ankle feels Super - Plaxico Burress said his ankle is “97%” better.
Staten Island’s Joe Andruzzi winning fight against cancer - Joe Andruzzi played with the Patriots and won three Super Bowls with them.
It’s Super Bowl salute to former Redskin quarterback Doug Williams
Diary: As scribes flock, it’s Rush hour
Randy Moss’ court order extended - I really have a problem with these athletes getting their court orders extended. Last year, it happened with Tank Johnson. This year, it is Randy Moss. Why are they above the law? Why is dealing with a woman that was allegedly beaten less important than a football game? How do the judges conclude that they are doing the proper thing for the well being of this country?
Flu tackles Giants; Aaron Ross latest on Big Blue to get hit with bug - Ralph Vacchiano noted that 6 Giants got the flu in the last 8 days. Also, Vacchiano included a note stating that the Redskins are hoping that they can interview Spags after the Super Bowl.
Patriots’ Matt Light denies dirty play
What to do in Arizona - The Daily News Staff created a list of places for travelers to check out.
A little pizza Brooklyn goes to the Super Bowl - Jonathan Lemire covered how a Pizzaria Owner from Brooklyn opened up another location near the University of Phoenix Stadium. Outside of New York, pizza sucks…even if New Yorkers open up the stores. The people in Phoenix are better off ordering pizza via FedEx from NYC.
New York Post:
PATRIOT DISMISSES BURRESS’ BOLD PREDICTION
PLAXICO BRAVADO COULD BE A BIG NO-NO
BLUE STREAK: LAS VEGAS AWASH IN GIANTS BETS
WELK-OME ADDITION - Mark Cannizzaro disusses the Patriots acquisition of Wes Welker.
MATCHUP OF THE DAY - Bart Hubbuch breaks down the matchup between Ellis Hobbs and Plaxico Burress.
EMBRACE IT ALL, GIANTS - That’s the advice of Boomer Esiason.
BRADY BACK AT PATRIOT PRACTICE
EASY DOES IT - Mike Vaccaro wrote about Eli’s super arrival.
New York Times:
Eli Manning Took Cues From Mother
Giants Tell Story Behind Their Smiles
Feagles’s Roundabout Route to the Super Bowl
An Uncommon Wealth of Success Hits Boston - It’s time to bring it back to New York.
With Ankle Taped, Brady Practices
The Star-Ledger:
NY Giants arrive for Super Bowl dressed to kill
NY Giants’ Lawrence Tynes close to, but far from, his brother
NY Giants look for London Bridge
Bill Belichick was born to coach
One week has passed already, and we have to wait one more week till Super Bowl XLII. How annoying is that? Well, the Big Blue Wrecking Crew will be flying out to Arizona tomorrow. Much more will be going on this week than went on last week. They have to deal with all of the reporters and practice for the big game all week. Nothing really happens on Saturday, and Sunday will come eventually. The game will be at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
Comeback Kid - Michael Eisen wrote a piece on Corey Webster season of ups and downs.
Transcript: Coach Tom Coughlin - Michael Eisen discusses the status of the Giants with Tom Coughlin.
Newsday:
SUPER BOWL XLII/GIANTS VS. PATRIOTS: BLOG BITE / From “What About Bob?” - Bob Glauber wrote an article about the gap in Michael Strahan’s teeth.
Giants packed and focused on winning Super Bowl -According to the AP, the G-MEN have their bags packed and are ready to fly to Arizona tomorrow.
This time, Strahan hopes to be a Super savor
Super Bowl hype has feel of national holiday
Ex-Giant McConkey still believes in his team
Giants’ Tynes knows about dealing with adversity - Barbara Barker revealed all of the adversity Lawrence Tynes had to deal with growing up.
SUPER BOWL XLII: GIANTS VS. PATRIOTS: No guarantee - Shaun Powell pointed out that there were no guarantees made yet, but he included a quote from Joe Namath who had something to say “Eli and the Giants can do it, I’m telling you,”.
Jaws has good, bad news - Ron Jaworski complemented the D-Line of Big Blue but questioned the secondary.
Defense leader Bruschi has become image Patriots - According to Tom Rock, Patriot players believe that Tedy Bruschi’s face is part of the logo on the helmet.
Snyder driving Redskins’ bus off the road again - Bob Glauber reported that Dan Snyder fired his Defensive Coordinator and Offensive Coordinator yesterday. On top of the firings, the Redskins promoted Greg Blache to Defensive Coordinator and hired Jim Zorn as Offensive Coordinator. I heard it on the radio and it made no sense to me because the Redskins still haven’t hired a Head Coach. Earlier in the week, it seemed like Jim Fassel was going to be named the Coach, but now Dan Snyder said he is still looking for the right guy. The strange thing is the Head Coach will have no say on who his DC and OC are because Washington already hired them. This also means that if the Redskins do not have a Coach by next week then they can interview Steve Spagnuolo.
New York Daily News:
Hollywood script couldn’t top Tom Brady-Eli Manning storyline
Giant upset over Pats has familiar ring to New England’s shocker over Rams - If Big Blue pulls off the upset then maybe they will also win 3 Super Bowls in 4 years too.
News pits Bill Belichick’s best offense against his best defense - Hank Gola created an interesting scenario in this article where he raises this question: Would Bill Belichick’s best defense (’86 Giants) beat Bill Belichick’s best offense (’07 Patriots)? Gola asked a number of players on the ‘86 Giants team and included a bunch of quotes. The only issue was he didn’t include any quotes from Belichick or the ‘07 Pats. Regardless, this was one of the most well thought out articles I’ve read in years. Definitely check it out.
Tom Coughlin, Giants roll with changes
After missing ‘72 Dolphins, Patriot perfection would be somethin’ to see - I just wish it wasn’t my boys in blue in the way. The Giants were the last team to try to ruin perfection in the Regular Season and in the Postseason.
Giants’ reality show a Super thrill
Playing through ankle injury, Plaxico Burress shows toughness
Giants secondary coming together in time to solve Tom Brady
Memo to Giants: Shut your Big Blue mouths before the Super Bowl! - I have a big problem with Bob Raissman writing this article. You can tell what it’s about by the header. Raissman included a list of five things that the Giants shouldn’t say. I said that the Giants shouldn’t talk because the media spun things out of control and will give Boston bulletin board material. Things weren’t even said though. But, the same newspapers that fabricated stories should not turn around and say don’t talk.
Giants fan designed stadium holding big game against Patriots
Jay Alford says keeping cool under pressure now a snap
Jeff Feagles still kicking at 43
Revisiting Plaxico Burress’ year in black and Big Blue
Rich Seubert, Kevin Dockery on mend - Both Seubert and Dockery practiced yesterday, and they may be able to play in Super Bowl XLII.
Tedy Bruschi back, feeling Super - Rich Cimini wrote an article about how excited Tedy Bruschi is to go to the Super Bowl again after suffering a stroke.
As Super Bowl approaches, experts say NFL needs to tackle HGH issue - While baseball is finally fixing the long overdue issue, the other 3 major sports are doing nothing to fix the problem. It’s a shame, and I’m glad that they are being called out on it.
New York Post:
THIS IS OUR COUNTRY - Steve Serby believes that the 2007 Giants are the same as the 2001 Patriots.
MATCHUP OF THE DAY - Steve Serby stated that the best matchup will be between Osi Umenyiora and Matt Light, and he believes that the Giants have the edge in that matchup.
COREY TURNS CORNER AT THE RIGHT TIME
SERBY’S SUNDAY Q&A WITH… Lawrence Tynes.
COUGHLIN: WIN OR ELSE IT WON’T MATTER - Nationally, that sums it up. But Giants fans will remember how the team exceeded all expectations and is playing in the Super Bowl.
NO DOUBTING THOMAS - Mark Cannizzaro ensures us that Adalius Thomas is the real deal.
DOCKERY: OUR GOAL TO BEAT UP PATRIOTS’ WRS
HE’S MINI-MOSS - Brandon London had to play the roll of Joey Galloway, Terrell Owens, and Randy Moss in practice.
V IS FOR VICTORY - Bobby Valentine, former Mets GM, wrote an article about why he is a Giants fan.
NO REAL SHOCK - The New York Post assembled some thoughts from the fans regarding Jeremy Shockey.
BELICHICK: THE GIANT YEARS - Brian Costello wrote also wrote a great article about Bill Belichick. It isn’t as good as the one before, but still really good. I’ve heard a ton of Giants fans call up radio stations this week bashing Belichick. I don’t understand how you can do that to a man that was a huge part of winning two Super Bowls with Big Blue. Belichick is in the AFC, so who cares?
RE-WRITING WRONGS - Mike Vaccaro went into his archives and located articles where he bashed the NY Giants.
HOLLYWOOD ENDING - Steve Tisch believes that the Jints will upset the Patriots.
New York Times:
Linked by Blood and Roots - John Branch covered the family ties between Justin Tuck and Adalius Thomas.
Redskins Get New Assistants but Await Decision on Coach
The Star-Ledger:
Spagnuolo’s wife snips at Brady
Iraq War hero awoke the NY Giants
Dockery ready for Super Bowl duty
Pats vow no Week 17 repeat in Super Bowl - The Patriots said that they didn’t play good defense that night because they gave up 35 points which is true. I say that the Giants defense didn’t play good because they gave up 38 points. We’ll see what happens next week. I expect a lot less points in the Super Bowl.
I still feel like the Giants need to stop talking. They aren’t really saying anything wrong, but the media has been spinning it out of control. On Thursday night, the Rangers retired Brian Leetch’s number, and the local press took what Plaxico Burress said about the Patriots’ receivers and put it on the back page after fabricating the story. That’s what the Giants have to deal with. So Brian L
