Die Hard Giants Fan

Super Bowl XLII is between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at the University of Phoenix Stadium.  Big Blue can win the Lombardi Trophy tonight by pulling off the second largest upset in NFL history by beating the Patriots.  They would become Super Bowl Champions.  Are you ready for this Die Hard Giants Fans?  Let’s Go Giants!

Star Spangle Banner performed by Jordin Sparks

1st Quarter

The Giants won the coin toss (Jeff Feagles called tails) and elected to receive.

The Patriots Kicked Off, and Hixon caught the ball 2 yards deep in the end zone and returned it to the 23 yardline.

On 1st and 10, Manning handed it off to Jacobs who ran up the middle for 3 yards.  On 2nd and 7, Manning handed it off to Jacobs who ran up the gut for a yard.  On 3rd and 6, Manning from shotgun fired it to Burress over the middle for a gain of 15 yards.  On 1st and 10, Manning off play action gunned it to Boss on the left side for 3 yards.  On 2nd and 7, Manning handed it off to Jacobs who ran to the right for a yard.  On 3rd and 6, Manning from shotgun connected with Smith on the left side for 8 yards (Rodney Harrison and Randall Gay went down to the ground).  On 1st and 10, Manning handed it off to Jacobs who ran to the left for a 7 yard gain.  On 2nd and 3, Manning handed it off to Bradshaw who ran up the middle for 2 yards.  On 3rd and Inches, Manning handed it off to Bradshaw who ran to the right for a gain of 7.  On 1st and 10, Manning dropped back and threw it to Boss on the left side, but Boss dropped the pass.  On 2nd and 10, Manning handed it off to Jacobs who ran to the right for 3 yards.  On 3rd and 7, Manning from shotgun scrambled to the right and gunned it to Smith over the middle for an 8 yard completion.  On 1st and 10, Manning from shotgun threw it to Burress in the middle of the end zone, but Hobbs knocked it away.  On 2nd and 10, Manning from shotgun handed it off to Jacobs who ran to the left side for no gain.  On 3rd and 10, Manning from shotgun completed a short pass to Smith on the left side for 2 yards.  On 4th and 10, Lawrence Tynes attempted a 32 yard Field Goal Attempt, and it was good.  Giants 3 - Patriots 0.  The Giants Kicked Off, and Maroney caught the ball at the 1 yardline and returned it to the 44 yardline.

With 4:52 remaining in the 1st Quarter, Brady attempted a reverse but Cofield was chasing him down which forced Brady to throw a short pass incomplete.  On 2nd and 10, Brady handed it off to Maroney who ran up the middle for 8 yards.  On 3rd and 2, Brady handed it off to Maroney who ran it to the left for 5 yards.  On 1st and 10, Brady dropped back and threw it to nobody in the middle of the field.  On 2nd and 10, Brady from shotgun fired it to Stallworth over the middle for a 7 yard gain.  On 3rd and 3, Brady from shotgun floated it to Welker on the left side for a gain of 8.  On 1st and 10, Brady handed it off to Evans who ran up the gut for 2 yards.  On 2nd and 8, Brady from shotgun threw it sideways to Faulk on the right side, and Faulk picked up 8 yards.  On 1st and 10, Brady from shotgun overthrew Watson along the right sideline.  On 2nd and 10, Brady from shotgun threw it to Faulk near the right hash marks, but the ball went through the hands of Faulk.  On 3rd and 10, Brady from shotgun threw it to Watson in the back of the end zone, but Pierce knocked the ball away and got his hands on the face of Watson.  The Giants were called for a Pass Interference penalty which advanced the Patriots to the 1 yardline and an automatic first down.  On 1st and Goal, Brady handed it off to Maroney who ran it to the left and got stopped inches short of the goalline.

2nd Quarter

On 2nd and Goal, Tom Brady handed it off to Laurence Maroney who ran it to the right for a 1-yard Touch Down run.  The Extra Point attempt was good.  Giants 3 - Patriots 7.  The Patriots Kicked Off, and the ball went out of bounds so the flag was throw and the ball was spotted at the 40 yardline.

With 14:57 remaining in the 2nd Quarter, Manning handed it off to Jacobs who ran up the gut for 3 yards.  On 2nd and 7, Manning dropped back and fired it to Burress over the middle, but the ball came loss when he hit the ground.  On 3rd and 7, Manning from shotgun aired it out to Toomer along the left sideline for 38 yards.  On 1st and 10, Manning handed it off to Jacobs who ran up the middle for a gain of 4.  On 2nd and 6, the Giants were called for a Delay of Game penalty which backed them up 5 yards.  On 2nd and 11, Manning from shotgun fired it to Tyree near the right hash marks for a 6 yard gain.  On 3rd and 5, Eli Manning from shotgun threw it to Bradshaw near the left hash marks, but it bounced out of the hands of Smith and into the hands of Ellis Hobbs at the 10 yardline, and Hobbs returned it to the 33 yardline.

With 11:53 remaining in the 2nd Quarter, Brady dropped back and threw a screen to Maroney on the left side for a gain of 8 yards.  On 2nd and 2, Brady handed it off to Maroney who ran to the left and got pushed out of bounds after picking up a yard.  On 3rd and 1, Brady handed it off to Maroney and got tackled in the backfield by Umenyiora for a loss of 3 yards.  On 4th and 4, the Patriots Punted, and McQuarters caught the ball at the 20 yardline and returned it to the 36 yardline.

With 9:51 remaining in the 2nd Quarter, Eli Manning dropped back and got sacked by Jarvis Green and Le Kevin Smith for a loss of 3 yards.  On 2nd and 13, Manning from shotgun handed it off to Bradshaw who dropped it immediately and Woods fell on the football but Bradshaw came out of the pile with the ball at the 34 yardline.  On 3rd and 16, Manning from shotgun rolled to the right side and threw it away.  On 4th and 16, the Giants Punted, and Welker caught the ball at the 15 yardline and returned it to the 29 yardline.

With 8:35 remaining in the 2nd Quarter, Brady handed it off to Maroney who ran up the middle for a yard.  On 2nd and 9, Tom Brady from shotgun dropped back and got sacked by Kawika Mitchell and Michael Strahan for a loss of 8 yards.  On 3rd and 17, Tom Brady from shotgun got sacked by Justin Tuck who came straight up the middle for a loss of 7 yards.  On 4th and 24, the Patriots Punted, and McQuarters caught the ball at the 42 yardline and ran to the right sideline for no return.

With 6:45 remaining in the 2nd Quarter, Manning handed it off to Jacobs who ran up the middle for 2 yards.  On 2nd and 8, Manning handed it off to Bradshaw who broke loose on the right side for 13 yards.  On 1st and 10, Manning handed it off to Jacobs who ran up the gut for 4 yards.  On 2nd and 6, Manning handed it off to Jacobs who ran up the middle for 7 yards.  On 1st and 10, Manning dropped back and hit Bradshaw near the left hash marks for a 3 yard gain.  On 2nd and 7, Manning handed it off to Bradshaw who ran it to the right for 3 yards.  On 3rd and 4, Manning from shotgun started to roll right and had the ball batted out of hands by Thomas, but the ball bounced towards the sideline and Bradshaw batted it downfield up to the 20 yardline and Steve Smith fell on it for a 5 yard gain, but the Giants were called for an Illegal Bat penalty which backed them up 10 yards.  On 3rd and 18, Manning from shotgun threw it through the hands of Gay.  This brought it to the 2:00 Warning.  On 4th and 18, The Giants Punted, and Faulk called for a fair catch at the 11 yardline.

With 1:47 remaining in the 2nd Quarter, Brady from shotgun aired it out incomplete downfield as Wilson was chasing him down.  On 2nd and 10, Brady handed it off to Maroney who ran it to the right side and got tackled by Tuck in the backfield for a loss of 3 yards.  The Giants called their first Time Out.  On 3rd and 13, Brady from shotgun faked the handoff and threw it to Stallworth near the left hash marks, and Stallworth ran it up for a 17 yard gain.  On 1st and 10, Brady from shotgun aired it out, but out of bounds along the right sideline.  On 2nd and 10, Brady from shotgun handed it off to Faulk who ran up the middle for 16 yards, but the Patriots were called for a Holding penalty which backed them up 10 yards.  On 2nd and 12, the Patriots called their first Time Out.  On 2nd and 12, Brady from shotgun threw it low to Welker on the left side, and Welker picked up 8 yards.  On 3rd and 4, Brady from shotgun fired it to Faulk along the left hash marks for a 5 yard gain.  On 1st and 10, the Patriots called their second Time Out.  On 1st and 10, Brady from shotgun fired it to Moss on the right side and he was pushed out of bounds by Dockery at the 44 yardline.  On 1st and 10, Tom Brady from shotgun dropped back even further and had the ball knocked out of his hands by Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora fell on the football at the Patriots’ 49 yardline.

With 0:10 remaining in the 2nd Quarter, Manning from shotgun fired it incomplete to Smith in the middle of the field.  On 2nd and 10, the Patriots called their third Time Out.  On 2nd and 10, Manning from shotgun rolled right and threw an incomplete hail mary into the end zone.

Halftime Show: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

3rd Quarter

The Giants Kicked Off, and Maroney caught the ball at the 4 yardline and returned it to the 21 yardline.

On 1st and 10, Brady from shotgun fired it to Welker over the middle for 15 yards.  On 1st and 10, Brady handed it off to Maroney who ran up the middle for 7 yards.  On 2nd and 3, Brady turned to the right and threw it to the right to Faulk, but Strahan knocked it down.  On 3rd and 3, Brady from shotgun hit Faulk out of the backfield for 6 yards.  On 1st and 10, Brady handed it off to Maroney who got tackled in the backfield by Umenyiora for a loss of 2 yards.  On 2nd and 12, Brady from shotgun connected with Welker over the middle for a 7 yard gain.  On 3rd and 5, Brady from shotgun quickly threw it to Faulk on the left side for a 3 yard gain.  On 4th and 2, the Patriots Punted, and McQuarters caught the ball at the 12 yardline and ran out of bounds at the 13 yardline.  Bill Belichick challenged the ruling on the field that the Giants had 12 men on the field during the punt, and the ruling on the field was overturned.  On 1st and 10, Brady off play action threw a screen to Maroney on the right side for a gain of 4.  On 2nd and 6, the Patriots were called for a False Start penalty which backed them up 5 yards.  On 2nd and 11, Brady from shotgun turned right and fired it to Welker on the right side, but Webster tackled Welker in the backfield for a loss of a yard.  On 3rd and 13, Brady from shotgun connected with Faulk on the right side for a gain of 15 yards.  On 1st and 10, Brady handed it off to Maroney who got tackled at the line of scrimmage by Torbor.  On 2nd and 10, Brady dropped back and hit Brady on the left side for 3 yards.  On 3rd and 7, Brady was in shotgun, and Michael Strahan came flying around the corner from the right side and sacked Tom Brady for a loss of 6 yards.  On 4th and 7, Brady from shotgun overthrew Gaffney in the left side of the end zone.  The Patriots turned it over on downs at the 31 yardline.

With 6:43 remaining in the 3rd Quarter, Manning handed it off to Bradshaw who ran up the middle for a gain of 4.  On 2nd and 6, Manning fired it to Toomer near the right sideline for a 10 yard gain.  On 1st and 10, Manning handed it off to Bradshaw who ran up the gut for 2 yards.  On 2nd and 8, Manning from shotgun threw a bullet to Toomer on the near the right sideline for an 8 yard gain.  On 1st and 10, Manning off play action aired it out to the end zone where Burress was with three defenders, but it was incomplete.  On 2nd and 10, Manning handed it off to Bradshaw who ran up the middle for 42 yards.  On 3rd and 6, Manning from shotgun threw it to Burress near the left hash marks, but Gay knocked it down.  On 4th and 6, the Giants Punted the ball out of bounds and it was marked at the 10 yardline.

With 3:04 remaining in the 3rd Quarter, the Patriots were called for a False Start penalty which backed them up half the distance to the goal.  On 1st and 15, Brady from shotgun threw it away as Mitchell was coming with a blitz.  On 2nd and 15, Brady dropped back and hit Welker over the middle for a gain of 16 yards.  On 1st and 10, Brady handed it off to Maroney who ran to the right for 9 yards.  On 2nd and 1, Brady handed it off to Maroney who ran to the left for a yard.  On 1st and 10, Brady from shotgun connected with Welker over the middle for 19 yards.  On 1st and 10, Brady from shotgun turned right and fired the ball out of bounds.  On 2nd and 10, the Patriots were called for a False Start penalty which backed them up 5 yards.  On 2nd and 15, Brady off play action aired it out down the right sideline, but it was well short of Moss.  On 3rd and 15, Brady from shotgun threw it to Stallworth on the left side for a 9 yard gain.

4th Quarter

On 4th and 6, the Patriots Punted into the end zone for a touch back.

With 14:52 remaining in the 4th Quarter, Manning dropped back and fired it over the middle to Boss for a 45 yard gain.  On 1st and 10, Manning handed it off to Bradshaw who ran to the right for 3 yards.  On 2nd and 7, Manning handed it off to Bradshaw who ran up the middle for 3 yards.  On 3rd and 4, Manning from shotgun slinged it to Smith along the right hash marks for a gain of 17 yards.  On 1st and 10, Manning from shotgun handed it off to Bradshaw who ran up the gut for 7 yards.  On 2nd and 3, Eli Manning off play action fired a 5-yard Touch Down pass to David Tyree in the middle of the end zone.  The Extra Point attempt was good.  Giants 10 - New England 7.  The Giants Kicked Off, and Maroney caught the ball at the 3 yardline and returned it to the 33 yardline, but the Patriots were called for a Holding penalty which backed them up 10 yards (the ball was spotted at the 11 yardline).

With 10:59 remaining in the 4th Quarter, Brady off play action fired it to Moss over the middle for a 17 yard gain.  On 1st and 10, Brady from shotgun turned left and zipped it to Welker who ran upfield for a 3 yard gain.  On 2nd and 7, Brady from shotgun overthrew a wide open Moss near the left sideline.  On 3rd and 7, Brady from shotgun threw it incomplete to Welker near the left hashmarks.  On 4th and 7, the Patriots Punted, and McQuarters caught the ball at the yardline and 20 returned it to the 29 yardline.

With 9:20 remaining in the 4th Quarter, Manning handed it off to Jacobs who ran up the gut for a yard.  On 2nd and 9, Manning dropped back, avoided a sack, scrambled to the left side and overthrew a floater to Burress near the left sideline.  On 3rd and 9, Manning from shotgun hit Toomer over the middle for a gain of 8 yards.  On 4th and 1, the Giants Punted, and Welker called for a fair catch at the 19 yardline.

With 7:54 remaining in the 4th Quarter, Brady from shotgun completed a low pass to Welker on the right side for 5 yards.  On 2nd and 5, Brady from shotgun fired it to Moss near the right hash marks for a 10 yard gain.  On 1st and 10, Brady handed it off to Maroney who ran out of bounds after picking up 9.  On 2nd and 1, Brady dropped back and hit Welker over the middle for 13 yards.  On 1st and 10, Brady from shotgun threw it to Faulk at the left sideline for 4 yards.  On 2nd and 6, Brady from shotgun hit Welker on the left side, and Welker ran across field for 10 yards.  On 1st and 10, Brady from shotgun threw the pass to low to Stallworth on the right side.  On 2nd and 10, Brady off play action fired it to Moss near the right hash marks for an 11 yard gain.  On 1st and 10, Brady from shotgun connected with Faulk over the middle for 12 yards (Fred Robbins went down on the play).  On 1st and Goal (at the 7 yardline), Brady faked right, turned left, and threw it too far to the left of Moss in the end zone.  On 2nd and Goal, Brady from shotgun threw it incomplete to Welker in the middle around the 2 yardline (James Butler went down on the play).  On 3rd and Goal, Tom Brady from shotgun threw a bullet to a wide open Randy Moss on the right side of the end zone for a 7-yard Touch Down.  The Extra Point attempt was good.  Giants 10 - Patriots 14.  The Patriots Kicked Off, and Hixon caught the ball at the 2 yardline and returned it to the 17 yardline.

With 2:39 remaining in the 4th Quarter, Manning from shotgun fired it to Toomer on the right side for an 11 yard gain.  On 1st and 10, Manning from shotgun overthrew Burress in the middle.  On 2nd and 10, Manning from shotgun lobbed the pass incomplete to Burress along the left sideline.  On 3rd and 10, Manning from shotgun completed the pass to Toomer on the left side for 9 yards.  On 4th and 1, Manning handed it off to Jacobs who ran up the gut for a yard.  On 1st and 10, Manning from shotgun scrambled to the right side for 5 yards.  The Giants called their first Time Out.  On 2nd and 5, Manning from shotgun heaved it out of bounds along the right sideline.  On 3rd and 5, Manning from shotgun escaped two sacks, moved backwords to set up for a pass, and aired it out downfield to Tyree who outjumped two defenders and pressed the ball against his helmet to get control for a gain of 33 yards.  The Giants called their second Time Out.  On 1st and 10, Manning from shotgun scrambled to the right side and lost a yard.  The Giants called their third Time Out.  On 2nd and 11, Manning from shotgun lobbed a pass incomplete to Tyree on the left side.  On 3rd and 11, Manning from shotgun drilled it to Smith along the right sideline for 11 yards.  On 1st and 10, Eli Manning from shotgun lobbed the pass to a wide open Plaxico Burress in the left corner of the end zone for a 19-yard Touch Down.  The Extra Point attempt was good.  Giants 17 - Patriots 14.  The Giants Kicked Off, and Maroney caught the ball at the 13 yardline and returned it to the 26 yardline.

With 0:29 remaining in the 4th Quarter, Brady from shotgun aired it out incomplete to Gaffney in the middle of the field.  On 2nd and 10, Tom Brady from shotgun dropped back and had Jay Alford come right up the middle for the sack that pinned the Patriots 10 yards back.  On 3rd and 20, Brady from shotgun aired it out to Moss down the left side, but Webster batted the pass down.  The Patriots took a Time Out.  On 4th and 20, Brady from shotgun aired it out to Moss down the left sideline, but Wilson knocked it down.  The Patriots turned it over on downs at the 12 yardline.

With 0:01 remaining in the 4th Quarter, Manning took a victory kneel.

Final Score: New York Giants 17 - New England Patriots 14.  The NFL.com Post Game is attached.

Eli Manning was named the MVP of Super Bowl XLII.

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It is now Super Bowl Weekend.   We have 48 hours until kickoff.  I keep saying this, but my anticipation has gone away already.  I’m getting bored of the wait.  There is just too much coverage about the Super Bowl.  Tom Coughlin needs to send those ‘Talk is Cheap, Play the Game” t-shirts to member of the media.  Stop talking about the Super Bowl, and let the Giants upset the Patriots already.

 XLII Facts On Super Bowl XLII

Coughlin’s Corner - Michael Eisen asked Tom Coughlin questions regarding the preparation that went into Super Bowl XLII.

Transcript: Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick - Bill Belichick answers questions regarding the Patriots franchise and Super Bowl XLII.

Transcript: Head Coach Tom Coughlin - Tom Coughlin answers questions about his career, the Giants organization, and Super Bowl XLII.

Defensive State of Mind - Michael Eisen believes that the Giants’ defense faces the most daunting challenge in Super Bowl history on Sunday.

Through the years - Michael Eisen says no one at Super Bowl XLII has a confluence of connections like Zak DeOssie.

Super Bowl Profile: CB Corey Webster - Keith Karlsson took a look into Corey Webster’s perspective on the road to Arizona.

Newsday:

Four who covered all 42 Super Bowls in Phoenix this week

Pioli recalls first meeting with Belichick

Coughlin displays more humor in final news conference

East Islip father and son on Super Bowl high in Phoenix

Brady plans to stay low-key before Super Bowl

Patriots’ Neal grapples for success

Sore left knee latest problem for Burress

Belichick and Brady: A pair of aces

E-MAIL FROM ARIZONA - Neil Best wrote a quick blurb about the performer of the half time show, Tom Petty.

THE RANT - Rob Thorsen included his quote of the day provided by Randy Moss.

NY media shows heavy presence at Super Bowl - The media capital of the world should be there to cover a New York team in the Super Bowl.

Patriots’ Brady insists ankle is no problem

Patriots are masters of the two-minute drill - That’s for sure…even when the Patriots won their Super Bowls.

Are the Giants better without Shockey? No way - Bob Glauber included all of the reasons the media believes that the Giants are better off without Jeremy Shockey, but he doesn’t go into an explanation about why the team would be better with him.

Chiefs’ Turley a lifeline for retired NFL players

Osi Umenyiora sorry for calling Light dirty player

BIG BLUE ZONE - Newsday wrote about their favorite Tom Coughlin quote of the day.

Getting carried away on the Goodyear blimp - Jim Baubach tells his story about a ride in the Goodyear blimp over the city of Phoenix.

Patriots will win Super Bowl, but Giants cover - Ed McNamara broke down the Super Bowl, and the Newsday staff all picked the Patriots to win the game.

New York Daily News:

Ohm’s Super Bowl Blog: Day 5

Patriots: Go on and blitz us, Giants

Exit can wait as Michael Strahan tries for Super Bowl ring

Giants GM Jerry Reese rewriting history for NFL and for himself

Grey Ruegamer is all guts and gory

‘Nice guy’ Tom Coughlin to hit paydirt - Gary Meyers discusses how you can earn a few million bucks by being a little nicer like Tom Coughlin.

Tim Hasselbeck’s analysis refreshing - Bob Raissman is referring to the analysis of Jeremy Shockey.

What if Giants didn’t pass on Brady? - Filip Bondy is being hypothetical.

Diary: Not exactly model guests

Super special: Revitalized Randy Moss is new man in New England

New knee woes for Plaxico Burress

Better off without Jeremy Shockey? Giants say no way!

A double-Super Tuesday? - Tina Moore and Kathleen Lucadamo pointed out that the parade (if the Giants win the Super Bowl) would fall on the political ‘Super Tuesday’.

Plaxico Burress-Tom Brady rivalry launched in 1998 - That was when they used to face each other in the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry.

Asante Samuel set to pick next spot - Rich Cimini describes Asante Samuel as a “Manning killer”.

Daily News reporter takes a bruisin’ - Mentally, not physically of coarse.

Don Maynard rips Tom Coughlin - Don Maynard wis displeased with the look on Tom Coughlin’s face after Lawrence Tynes missed a field goal attempt in Green Bay.

Eli Manning’s coaches not shocked by quarterback’s progress

Gene Upshaw threatens strike

Jordin Sparks having Super time

Kyle Brady has come far from 1-15

NFL retirees rip union again

New York Post:

ELI’S BURNING TO BRING HOME TITLE

HONDO IS G-MEN-DOUS! - Hondo made his Super Bowl XLII pick.

5 QUESTIONS FOR JIMMY JOHNSON

MATCHUP OF THE DAY - George Willis breaks down the matchup between Corey Webster and Randy Moss.

IN THE GIANTS’ GRILL - Kevin Kernan wrote about tailgaters.

KNEE PULLS PLAX FROM PRACTICE

GET THE DROPS ON THE PROPS - Tim Sullivan explains plenty of ways to bet on the Super Bowl.

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS FOR BIG BLUE ROOKIES

KICKING IT ‘ROUND

BILL’S EVERETT LIKES UNDERDOG GIANTS - I was happy to hear that Kevin Everett has made the remarkable recovery which he has made.  He was on Oprah yesterday, and I heard that he was in pretty good shape.

THIS ONE’S OVER WHEN IT’S OVER - The Wildcat picks the over at 54 points.

ELI CAN PEY OFF IN BROTHER BATTLE - Mike Battaglino talks about this from a Vegas point of view.

TRENDSETTERS - Tim Sullivan provides his pick for Super Bowl XLII.

PAT HAND - Emmitt Smith believes that experience has the upper hand.

THE UNBEATEN & THE UNFAZED - That’s how Mark Cannizzaro sizes these two teams up.

‘WE ARE GIANTS’ IS GREAT THEATRE - Says Actress Kate Mara who is the granddaughter of Wellington Mara and the great granddaughter of Art Rooney.

ROUT OF THE BLUE - Dave Blezow believes that the Patriots will conclude their perfect season on Sunday.

ARM-ED & READY - Jessie Armstead is all pumped up about Super Bowl XLII.

BIG BLUE, BIG THOUGHTS

THE PARTY IS OVER - Phil Mushnick provides the evolution of the Super Bowl Party.

UNITED WE STAND - Mike Vacarro says that Jets fans have united with Giants fans to stop the Pats from going undefeated.

EASY DOES IT - Paul Schwartz is not referring to Eli but to Tom Coughlin.

JINTS INSIST THEY MISS SHOCKEY - Do you really think Giants will say they don’t?  Shockey is still on the team.

New York Times:

N.F.L. Commissioner Defends Destruction of Tapes - I don’t buy it.

Giants Make Statements of Fashion and Confidence

Gambling Money Is in the Minutiae

Petty Already Rocking Long Before Halftime

For His Super Bowl Wager, One Mayor Keeps It Real

The Star-Ledger:

Site says it has Coach Tom Coughlin’s pregame speech

Awasom arrested on suspicion of DUI

Burress listed as questionable

A Ledger Fantasy MVP Draft

Plax day-to-day

When Gilbride listened, NY Giants offense clicked

NY Giants’ Jacobs awaits the call - …of Ottis Anderson.

NY Giants win the game? Don’t bet on it - Jerry Izenberg selected his Super Bowl XLII pick.

Pats kept line open for Neal

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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 Freeman over at CBSSportsline.com brought up the comparison of the Quarterbacks that were drafted in the 2004 NFL Draft.  Most football fans remember what took place that day, but I will remind you if you forgot.  The three biggest Quarterbacks that got drafted in 2004 included Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, and Ben Roethlisberger.  He focused primarily on determining which organization came out on top of the Manning-Rivers mega-trade.  The San Diego Chargers drafted Eli Manning and the New York Giants drafted Philip Rivers.  The Manning family did not want Eli to play in San Diego because they felt like the organization was not well run.  So Eli demanded to be traded.  The Giants essentially traded Philip Rivers, Shawn Merriman, and kicker Nate Kaeding for Eli Manning.  The Chargers also demanded Osi Umenyiora, but Ernie Accorsi said no.

Freeman contacted former GM of the Giants, Ernie Accorsi, to offer his opinions of the trade.  Accorsi supported his claim with facts and opinions.  For the most part, it was enough to convince Freeman that the Giants ended up with the better end of the stick.  He now feels like Manning is the best Quarterback out of that trio.

I am not convinced that Manning is the best Quarterback out of the three.  I still believe that Big Ben is the best of the trio, and that Rivers is at the bottom.  Eli was not traded for Rivers straight up, and I have been convinced that the Giants got the better end of the deal for years already.  My views do not only relate to wins, losses, and stats.  I would take Manning over Rivers anyday.  The G-MEN do not have to deal with Rivers whining, screaming at teamates, and screaming at fans.  Rivers is classless, and Manning is quiet and modest which I like.  The Jints got to keep Umenyiora who has led the league in sacks.  I would take Osi over Merriman as well.  Big Blue did not have to deal with the suspensions for failing the steroid tests.

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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

Still Super for Hostetler

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.

DESERT BLOOM

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.

BRADY STILL LIMPIN’

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:

Is Tom Brady hurt or what?

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.

NY Giants Webster validates his pick

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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 Leetch didn’t end up on the back page after a Hall of Fame career with the Rangers, but Plaxico did for complementing the Pats and saying that the Giants’ receivers can play with them.  If the Giants say nothing then there won’t be any problems.  The media should be ashamed of themselves, but that will never happen.

 Super Bowl Profile: TE Kevin Boss - Keith Karlsson wrote an article about how much Kevin Boss has contributed to help get Big Blue into Super Bowl XLII.

Super Message - Michael Eisen covered a story about the Super Bowl message that Michael Strahan delivered to the team.

Manning Support - Michael Eisen had another interview with Peyton Manning regarding Eli Manning.

Transcript: LB Antonio Pierce - Michael Eisen had a Q&A Session with Antonio Pierce regarding Super Bowl XLII.

Transcript: C Shaun O’ Hara - Michael Eisen had a Q&A Session with Shaun O’Hara regarding Super Bowl XLII.

Transcript: DE Michael Strahan - Michael Eisen had a Q&A Session with Michael Strahan regarding Super Bowl XLII.

Transcript: Colts QB Peyton Manning - Michael Eisen chatted about Eli Manning with Peyton Manning.

Transcript: Coach Tom Coughlin - Michael Eisen discussed the status of various players with Tom Coughlin.

Transcript: Various Patriots Quotes - Michael Eisen obtained quotes from various Patriot players.

Transcript: Patriots WR Donte’ Stallworth - Michael Eisen had a Q&A Session with Donte Stallworth regarding Super Bowl XLII.

Transcript: Patriots WR Wes Welker - Michael Eisen had a Q&A Session with Wes Welker regarding Super Bowl XLII.

Transcript: Patriots Coach Bill Belichick - Michael Eisen had a Q&A Session with Bill Belichick regarding Super Bowl XLII.

Newsday:

Giants’ Umenyiora:Comments won’t fire up Patriots

SUPER BOWL XLII: GIANTS VS. PATRIOTS: Magic includes a vanishing act

Release and catch: Hixon, Hedgecock have shined - Katie Strang pointed out how Domenick Hixon and Madison Hedgecock got released by their former teams, and now they have their turn to play in a Super Bowl.

Peyton Manning pours on the praise for brother Eli

SUPER BOWL XLII: GIANTS VS. PATRIOTS: BIG BLUE ZONE - Donte Stallworth responds to the comments Plaxico Burress made on Thursday.

Giants’ good-luck charm: Tight end Jerome Collins - Arthur Staple believes that backup TE Jerome Collins is a good luck charm for the Giants because he is a Notre Dame alumni.  Also, Collins hasn’t played a down in his 3-year career.  He was on the Rams last season, but he ended up on the Colts for the final two games of the regular season and sat on the bench throughout the Playoffs and won a ring.  Staple believes that Collins on the bench in the Super Bowl is another good luck charm.

New York Daily News:

Peyton Manning: Eli has ‘what it takes to lead his team’ to NFL title

Two Mannings are better than one against Tom Brady and Patriots

Giant curfews loom large for Big Blue

Tom Brady disappears again

If Antonio Pierce & defense can help it, pressure will be on Tom Brady

Patriots respond to Plaxico Burress’ boast, don’t take Giant bait

Osi Umenyiora tries to explain comments about Matt Light

Michael Strahan glad he didn’t follow Tiki Barber’s lead and retire

Late teammate Marquise Hill isn’t forgotten by Patriots - Hank Gola revealed the feelings of the Patriots regarding the late Marquise Hill.

Jeff Feagles has talent to boot

Super Bowl prediction? Nah, just stuff of ‘Legend’ - Ethan Sacks revealed how the movie “I am Legend” predicts the final score of the Super Bowl, and it didn’t pick the Giants.

New York Post:

JEREMY: DON’T BE SHOCKED BY WIN - Steve Serby interviewed Jeremy Shockey who has been MIA since being placed on IR.

OSI WANTED TO SHINE LIGHT ON DIRTY TACTICS

WEIS GUY GAME PLAN - Charlie Weis discusses the game plan for the Giants and the Pats.

A LONG TOM AGO - Mike Vaccaro wrote an article about Tom Coughlin’s playing days at the RIT.

SHULA WILL BE ‘JUMPING’ IF GIANTS WIN - I bet he will.  Don Shula will be at Super Bowl XLII to congratulate the Patriots if they win jump up and down if the Giants win, according to Steve Serby.

PEYTON: THIS WON’T BE ELI’S LAST SUPER BOWL

VACANCY SIGH STILL OUT ON BRADY’S LOCKER

PATS BOWLED OVER - According to Mark Cannizzaro, the Patriots were very impressed with the Giants after they met in Week 17.

A FAMILY THING - Steve Schirripa, of The Sopranos, feels like the Giants are having all of this success because they are like a family.

TIKI REACHES OUT TO CONGRATULATE EX-’MATE STRAHAN - Towards the end of the article, Paul Schwartz included the prize money that will be allocated to each team based on winning or losing the Super Bowl.

OPEN & SHUT - Paul Schwartz decifered how differently Tom Coughlin and Bill Belichick handled the reporting of injuries.

New York Times:

Giants’ Tuck and Patriots’ Thomas Linked by More Than Blood

Reprising Anonymous Role in Another Super Bowl - Bill Pennington wrote about the Jeremy Collins story for the NYTimes.

Peyton Sees Success in His Brother’s Future

Giants Have Fan in Cashman

The Star-Ledger:

Seubert, Dockery in pads

Fathers’ legacies nurtured by sons - Matthew Futterman explains how the sons of the late Giants owners feel about going to the Super Bowl.

O’Hara is Giants’ shining Knight

Bruschi basks in the moment

The Brady mystery keeps rolling on

Into the sunset - Steve Politi thinks that Michael Strahan can go out on top like John Elway or Jerome Bettis.

Osi just wants Brady to be dirty - So do I, but Osi and the crew need to make it happen.

Peyton steps up for Eli

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