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According to NFL.com, the Dallas Cowboys have reached agreements with RB Marion Barber and CB Terence Newman to long-term extensions today.

• “Barber agreed to a seven-year deal worth $45 million, with $16 million in guaranteed bonuses. The deal will total $21 million over the first three years, all of which puts him in the salary range of LaDainian Tomlinson, Edgerrin James and Larry Johnson — heady stuff for a guy whose only career start came in his last game.”
• “Newman’s deal is a six-year extension. Since he had one year left on his original contract, that means he’s also locked up through 2014, just like Barber. His contract is worth $50.2 million, including $22.5 million guaranteed.”

So now we gotta face the Barbarian for the next 7 years.  Newman doesn’t bother me because he’s so wrapped up in talking smack that he forgets to play the game.

Giants.com:

Defensive Coaches Speak - Michael Eisen pointed out that the Defensive Staff met with the media today.  Eisen provided the entire transcript.

Transcript: Safeties Coach David Merritt - Giants.com had a Q&A Session with David Merritt.

Transcript: Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo - Giants.com had a Q&A Session with Steve Spagnuolo.

New York Post:

ELI READY TO ‘SHOCK’ - Dan Martin tells us that Eli Manning is looking forward to playing with Jeremy Shockey in ‘08.

The Star-Ledger:

A late vote for SB MVP - David Merritt believes that James Butler was the MVP of Super Bowl XLII.

TE coach Pope on Shockey - Mike Garafolo lets us know that Mike Pope was asked a bunch of questions from the media about Shockey, and Pope has not spoken to Shockey.

Snee not worried about his contract

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Die Hard Giants Fan would like to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day!  Most of today’s news is a continuation of what’s been written the past couple of days.  Mostly it’s about Kenny Phillips wearing Tiki’s No. 21 in tribute to the late Sean Taylor and what Kevin Gilbride thinks about Jeremy Shockey’s future with Big Blue.  There are a few new topics mixed in below.

Giants.com:

Rookie Mini-Camp Concludes - Michael Eisen provided a report on the Giants‘ Rookie Mini-Camp.

Transcript: Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo - Giants.com had a Q&A Session with Steve Spagnuolo.

Transcript: Offensive Coordinator Kevin Gilbride - Giants.com had a Q&A Session with Kevin Gilbride.

New York Daily News:

Giants’ first-rounder Kenny Phillips embraces Sean Taylor’s number, spirit

Kevin Gilbride says Jeremy Shockey’s future up for grabs - Ralph Vacchiano also covered the story that The Star-Ledger covered yesterday about Kevin Gilbride being uncertain about Jeremy Shockey’s future.

New York Post:

ONE GIANT PLAYMAKER - According to Paul Schwartz, Kenny Phillips believes he can live up to performing like a first-round draft pick should.

SHOCKEY STATUS VEXING GILBRIDE

New York Times:

If N.F.L. Doesn’t Call, the Army Will - Joshua Robinson pointed out that Owen Tolson, who signed with the Giants as a free agent, will end up serving in the Army if he doesn’t make the team.

The Star-Ledger:

For Giants rookie, mom is judge and jury - Mike Garafolo wrote up a long article about Jonathan Goff.

Gilbride supports Shockey

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Osi Umenyiora has been relaxing on the beach in Hawaii sipping on some beverages, and he got sick.  So Osi might get sent home and Michael Strahan would replace him if that was to occur.  So, the Giants would still only have one player in the Pro Bowl.  I heard that Osi went to Hawaii straight from Arizona because he has a fear of flying.  I never knew that.  That’s why Osi didn’t come home for the parade before flying to Hawaii. 

Giants.com:

DC Steve Spagnuolo to stay with Giants

Newsday:

Giants reward Spagnuolo after he rejects Redskins

Spagnuolo’s decision makes Giants even stronger - Of course it does.  That’s why I’m so excited Spag’s is coming back.

Super Bowl win could mean big payoff for new Giants stadium

New York Daily News:

Steve Spagnuolo sticking around

Opponents had five chances to derail Giants’ Super fortunes

Michael Strahan may replace ailing Osi Umenyiora - According to Ralph Vacchiano, Osi Umenyiora has “a bad, bad case of the flu” so the Pro Bowl officials might send him home and Michael Strahan may replace him.

Fan-tastic! Keep flinging names for David Tyree’s catch our way! - The Daily News wants you to keep offering names for the amazing play from Eli to Tyree.

In a Giant blunder, Foxwoods bet on Patriots - Phil Roura reports that Foxwoods had a 19-0 bash all set up for the Patriots.  Even though the Pats lost, the party is still on but to a lesser extent for the Giants.

New York Post:

STEVE TO ‘SKINS: FUHGEDDABOUDIT

DECISION MEANS BIG BLUE SKY IS LIMIT - Steve Serby is referring to Spags.

GET READY TO LOSE SLEEP, GIANTS FANS - Phil Mushnik keeps on whinning.

PLAYERS ECSTATIC SPAGNUOLO IS STAYING

COUGHLIN GETS ‘FACE’ TIME ON HBO - Paul Schwartz wrote about the final ‘Inside the NFL’ of the season.  On the show, they recapped Super Bowl XLII.  Schwartz pointed out a conversation that took place between Referee Mike Carey and Tom Coughlin.  The article made it G rated because I remember what T.C. said on the show.  When I watched ‘Inside the NFL’ on Wednesday night, Bob Costas announced that HBO discontinued the show after 31 years.  I was heartbroken by the news.  They didn’t say if there was going to be something similar in the near future.  I hope HBO puts the show back on.

New York Times:

Spagnuolo’s Decision to Stay With Giants Is Rewarded

The Star-Ledger:

Spagnuolo picks Giants over Redskins - Who wouldn’t?  Just look at their fans…

Needell: Spags is righteous

Bravo, Spags

Spags is likely #3 highest-paid DC - After what he just accomplished, Spags deserves it.

Mara: Coughlin will get his $ - That’s a given…Coach just won a Super Bowl…Cha Ching.

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We are coming up to the Pro Bowl, and only Osi Umenyiora will be representing the Big Blue Wrecking Crew.  I’ve heard several Giants complain about that.  Do I think that the Giants had more than one Pro Bowler?  Of course I do.  I wrote about that when it was released.  The Cowboys had 11 or 12 of them, but they lost in the first round.  Every team that the Giants faced in the Playoffs had more than the Giants.  But let me ask this question.  Do you think that the Cowboys would trade in 12 Pro Bowlers for 1 Super Bowl Championship?  I believe they would.  So the Giants shouldn’t concern themselves with that.

Giants.com:

DE Umenyiora attends Pro Bowl - Vic Carruci tells you what Osi Umenyiora is doing out in Hawaii as he gets ready for the Pro Bowl.

SBXLII Turning Point - Giants.com included 5 plays in this article, and they want you to pick which one was the turning point of Super Bowl XLII.

SBXLII Records and Notes - Michael Eisen compiled a list of records and notes about Super Bowl XLII, and here’s a look at a few:

Most significantly, the Giants were only the second team in Super Bowl history to win after trailing in the final minute of the fourth quarter. Plaxico Burress scored the game-winning touchdown on a 13-yard pass from Most Valuable Player Eli Manning with 35 seconds remaining in the game. 

It was the second-latest game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl history. In Super Bowl XXIII, Joe Montana threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to John Taylor with 34 seconds left to give the San Francisco 49ers a 20-16 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

As previously reported, punter Jeff Feagles is the oldest player to ever play in a Super Bowl. He was 41 years and 33 days old on Sunday. The previous oldest player in a Super Bowl was former Giants punter Mike Horan, who was 39 years, 363 days old when he played for St. Louis in Super Bowl XXXIV.

SuperFan on Super Win! - Blue-Blooded expresses his thoughts on Super Bowl XLII.

Newsday:

As Spagnuolo, ‘Skins talk, Giants sweeten pot - Arthur Staple and Bob Glauber provided some rumors that exist regarding what happened with Steve Spagnuolo in Washington.

Eli and Peyton: Ultimate brothers in arms - Shaun Powell wrote an article, with a bit of humor, about Eli and Peyton Manning.

Eli gets some laughs with Letterman - According to Arthur Staple, Eli Manning showed up on “The Late Show with David Letterman”, and he even had some jokes.

New York Daily News:

Referee: I almost sacked Eli Manning

Steve Spagnuolo withdraws name from Redskins’ coaching search - According to Ralph Vacchiano, “Steve Spagnuolo withdrew his name from consideration from the Washington Redskins coaching search before owner Dan Snyder could offer him the job because “His heart was in New York City,” according to Spagnuolo’s agent, Bob Lamonte.”

Eli Manning, Giants have Super night on the town - George Rush and Dave Goldiner also cover Eli Manning’s appearance on Letterman.

Giants plot to keep Steve Spagnuolo - Ralph Vacchiano wrote what the G-MEN were thinking about Spags, but the Giants already got him back.

NFL wants ex-Pat video aide’s info

Ringless Tiki Barber staying mum - Larry McShane reported that Tiki Barber has not spoken publicly about the Giants winning Super Bowl XLII.  Also, McShane stated that a phone call and an e-mail were made to Tiki’s agent and not returned.

Joy now reigns where tears once fell - Mike Lupica points out how the Giants’ victory parade took place downtown, and it was the first time that a celebration took place downtown since 9/11.

New York Post:

SPAGNUOLO TO STAY

BIG BLUE BRINGS SOME CHEER TO GLOOMY GARDEN - The thing that bothers me most about MSG is that James Dolan never had any intention on bringing some cheer to MSG.  That lack of desire to win begins at the top.  I would consider myself as a Knicks hater, and it was always easy to rip on the Knicks because they sucked in the 90’s.  In hindsight, at least they tried to compete in the 90’s because they would make the Playoffs and quickly lose to the Heat, the Pacers, and the Bulls.  Now, they don’t even try to win a game.  I don’t even try to rip on the Knicks because they are so bad that it isn’t even worth it.  I am a Rangers fan, but I barely pay attention to them because of who the owner is.  I won’t spend a dime on the Rangers until he sells the team.

MIRACLE MAN ELI VISITS DAVE

The Star-Ledger:

Spags’ “heart” was with Giants

Spags to remain with Giants

Spags, wife huddle

Steve Spagnuolo, ‘Skins have long talk

Eli pays visit to Letterman’s ‘Late Show’

What could they be talking about? - Mike Garafalo asks this question about Dan Snyder and Steve Spagnuolo.

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WFAN just reported that Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is not going to be a Head Coach with the Washington Redskins and will be returning to the New York Giants.  We know he met with Dan Snyder for 10 hours yesterday, and what took place in Washington was not disclosed.  Rumor is that the Giants gave him over $2 million per year for three years to stay with Big Blue.  I’ve read that the Giants organization and the Giants fans expressed how much they want him back.  I’ve read that players like Justin Tuck wants Michael Strahan and Spags back so they can repeat.

It was clear how big his impact was, especially in the Playoffs.  The Giants held the Buccaneers to 14 points, they held the Cowboys to 17 points, they held the Packers to 20 points, and they held the Patriots to 14 points.  That’s pretty good if you ask me.  The Giants defense was able to make the big stop in the big game, and that is something that hasn’t happened in years.  Spags was the man behind it all, and I’m thrilled that he’s coming back in 2008.  I’m already getting pumped up about next year.

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What a parade New York City put on for our boys in blue.  Millions of Giants fans showed up downtown for the victory parade.  I’m still amazed over what took place during this run.  It’s been a long 17 years.  There’s been plenty of good Giants teams since then, but not good enough.  Now, this group figured out how to pull it off.

I heard several radio voices compare this Giants run to the Steelers run 2005.  The difference was the Giants had to face one of the best teams ever and the Steelers had to face the Seahawks.  It’s completely different.  Ours was so much better, and New York showed their appreciation for Big Blue by coming out to cheer them on yesterday.  The Giants and the fans all deserved it. 

Giants.com:

Fans Greet Giants - Michael Eisen tells you all about the two victory parades held for Big Blue.

SBXLII sets record - Michael Eisen pointed out that the Giants vs. Patriots became the most watched Super Bowl in history.

Newsday:

Giants get parade fit for champions

Strahan nearly strayed from history

Tyree is a fitting Super Bowl hero for Giants

City restaurant renames chowder to honor Giants

Giants savor afterglow while pondering future

Fans, players lobby Giants’ Spagnuolo to stay - Just as I brought up Spags, this says it all.  According to the article, Jerry Reese intends to keep him as a Giant because they realize what an asset he is.

Coughlin will cash in on Super Bowl - Tom Coughlin certainly will get his huge contract.  When you take a step back from it all tough, it was all because they let go of Tim Lewis and brought in Steve Spagnuolo.  It was the defense that stopped all of the great quarterbacks and their teams.  I wish that the Giants would make Spags an Assistant Coach and hand him a blank check.  I’m not going to take anything away from Coughlin, but I know that more credit goes to Spags than Coughlin.

Osi watches parade from Hawaii - Since Osi Umenyiora was the only player from the Jints to be selected to the Pro Bowl, he had to watch the victory parade on television.  The AP included some of his thoughts about what he saw.

Arrests for vandalism made during Giants parade

LIers late but loud

You can’t stop a Giants fan - from showing up to the Victory Parade.

Fans say they couldn’t miss this party

Giants living the dream after Super Bowl upset - Bob Glauber reveals how various G-MEN felt after winning Super Bowl XLII.

Jersey fans get their chance to laud Giants

New York Daily News:

Super Giants stir millions into frenzy

Eli Manning’s fame won’t change QB

Giants still reliving David Tyree play

Eli Manning has perfect day

Ailing Plaxico Burress misses parade - Ian Begley pointed out that Plaxico missed the victory parade in New York City, but showed up to the rally at Giants Stadium.

Eli Manning misses out on Disneyland, but thrilled to be at parade

Ground game after Giants go home - Stephanie Gaskell pointed out the experiences of the sanition department after they had to clean up after the parade.

Archie Manning, NFL’s most famous dad, has smile … and a tear

Giants take party to The Swamp

Bill Belichick: I Didn’t know (care?) how much time was left

Steve Spagnuolo meets with Redskins

A Patriots defensive back needs defense lawyer - According to Bill Hutchinson, backup DB Willie Andrews “was busted on suspicion of possessing marijuana after he was stopped in Lowell, Mass., and cops found “pot hidden in his groin area.”

Boston pub makes good on wager

Canyon of Heroes also became a Valley of Voters on Super Tuesday

City’s workers score a win in Giants Super Bowl parade overtime

It’ll cost you XLIII dollars for Super Bowl XLII license plates - According to Joe Mahoney, Governor Spitzer is trying to bring New York state some cash by offering Super Bowl Champions XLII license plates for $43.  Mahoney includes more information in the article as well as a link to the DMV website so you can go buy those.

School kids did an end run from classes to Giants parade

New York Post:

OUR TOWN, OUR TIME

‘THERE’S NO GREATER STAGE’ THAN NEW YORK - That is what David Tyree said about getting a Victory Parade in New York.

PLAXICO BURRESS MISSES GIANTS PARADE

GIANTS MUST WORK TO KEEP TEAM TOGETHER

GIANT REPORT CARD - Paul Schwartz gave the G-MEN their final grades.

STEVE SPAGNUOLO HONORED WITH PARTY - Paul Schwartz wrote this about Spags, “At the celebratory and joyous rally for the Super Bowl champion Giants yesterday afternoon at Giants Stadium, one of the loudest and longest ovations was given to Steve Spagnuolo. The display of appreciation and admiration was not only a byproduct of the way his defense in Super Bowl XLII abused Tom Brady and held the Patriots record-breaking offense to a mere 14 points.”

BELICHICK NOT LOOKING BACK YET

NO REST FOR BEST FOR ELI MANNING

New York Times:

Loud Cheers and Jumps for Joy for Giants

Two Days After the Game, Patriots’ Belichick Is Still Being Belichick

The Star-Ledger:

A look back to NYG-NE in SB42

Giants also win the Chowder Bowl at NYC eatery

NY Giants get a heroes’ welcome

NY Giants’ Eli Manning soaking it all in

NY Giants are a good reason for playing hooky

No place like home for NY Giants

NY Giants’ Derek Ward’s agent negotiating with team - According to Mike Garafalo and Colin Stephenson, the Giants are interested in keeping Derek Ward around next season.  Ward is a free agent so anything can happen.

Meadowlands hosts NY Giants Super Bowl celebration in N.J.

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Around 5 pm, I was listening to ‘Mike and the Mad Dog’ on WFAN.  They had Antonio Pierce on again, and they asked him a bunch of great questions about how the defense shut down the machine in Super Bowl XLII.  It was a pretty good interview.  Antonio even had a question for Mike and the Mad Dog regarding Giants defenses.  At the end, Mike and the Mad Dog asked Pierce if he he thought Steve Spagnuolo was going to be back next year or take a Head Coach position.  Pierce said he believes that Spags will come back for the opportunity to repeat and then go look for a job as a Head Coach.  To hear the interview, just click on this link: WFAN (To hear the interview on WFAN.com, click on the ‘Play’ icon under ‘2-05 Antonio Pierce’)

Note: Steve Spagnuolo had a phone interview last night with Dan Snyder of the Redskins.  Snyder flew Spags down to D.C. tonight for the real interview.  So, we should know the organization should know if they need a new DC relatively quickly.

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Do you remember what Tony Romo said after the Giants beat the Cowboys in the Divisional Playoffs?  I do, and you can go to the archives and check it out.  Romo said that the Giants were the best team they faced all season.  That was in a season where they played the Giants 3 times and the Patriots 1 time.  So he knew what he was talking about.

Since the Giants had 6 Championships and the Cowboys had 5 Championship, I was so happy that the Giants knocked out the Cowboys who were the NFC favorites to go to the Super Bowl.  If the Cowboys aren’t in then they cannot win it.  So the Cowboys still have 5, and the Giants have 7 which gives them some buffer room.

Giants.com:

The White House Awaits - Michael Eisen reported that John Mara was invited to the White House.  At the bottom of the article, Eisen included some notes about the post-Super Bowl news conference that Tom Coughlin held.

The Brothers Manning - When Peyton Manning went into the Giants locker following Super Bowl XLII to meet up with Eli, Michael Eisen reveals what happened.

Newsday:

Giants living the dream after Super Bowl upset

David Tyree’s fame is catching

Name the Eli Manning-David Tyree pass - That’s something I’ve been thinking about, but haven’t come up with a name yet.  The article allows readers to submit a name by filling out a form.

Eli enjoys ultimate moment

Worth the wait for Accorsi

Caterer picks up tab for 150 Super Bowl parties

For some fans, long wait to buy Giants gear - I don’t understand why Giants fans don’t already have the gear and need to purchase it after they win the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl XLII sets ratings records

Long Island schools: Parade day won’t be excused - Andrew Scharff reported that any Giants fans from Long Island schools that attend the Victory Parade will have an unexcused absense.  How is that different than any other day?  Why is that even a story?

Belichick’s early exit shows he has no class - It really did, and so was his postgame press conference after an 18-0 season.

Burress almost didn’t play - Good thing he did.

Giants revitalized themselves into champions - Once the Giants got through the NFC, you have to go all out even if the team you are playing against is 18-0.  The reason is because you never know when you will get back to the Super Bowl.

City hosts Super Bowl parade and Super Tuesday

Show the Giants there’s no place like home

Giants fan, young son headed to ticker parade

Like Giants, Fox proud of its super effort

Mara calls it Giants’ greatest victory

Knicks fans cheer Giants at Garden - Knicks fans have to root for somebody.  Jim Dolan and Isiah Thomas don’t give anything to root for.

Five offseason questions that Giants must answer - Arthur Staple takes you through them.

Bush up late, calls early

Travel delays ruin visits for Eli

Patriots’ defense showed its age - The defense was the weakness of the Patriots all season so that’s not a shock.

Giants finally get the parade they deserved - Joe Gergen says that the Giants finally get the parade they deserve as they will march down the canyon of heroes again.  The Giants did not win a Super Bowl in the Super Bowl era until Super Bowl XXI which was after they moved to New Jersey, and they were not allowed to have a parade in NYC even though they are the second oldest team in NYC and playing so many years in NYC.

Boston’s Super Bowl loss is city charities’ gain - Boston is better off giving food away to the have nots than the haves.

Giants end New York sports title drought - And for the first time since 1994, it was one of my teams when the Rangers finally won the Stanley Cup after 54 years.  Jim Baumbach pointed out that there hasn’t been a New York sports championship since October, 2000.  Baumbach also pointed out that this seven-year, three-month drought was the longest drought in New York in almost 90 years.

New York Daily News:

New York throws Giant ticker-tape parade worthy of Super Bowl champs

After beating Patriots, repeat already has nice ring to champion Giants - Sounds good to me…

Tom Coughlin, Eli Manning reap sweet rewards following rocky times

Bill Belichick’s early exit from field gives media something to talk about

Giants return, ready to party

Giants ready for Heroes’ welcome

Eli Manning’s Super Bowl performance makes him a household name - Imagine that…Do you think new parents will consider naming their son Eli?

Giants’ victory is upset for the ages - Hank Gola wrote up a great story about the New England Patriots dynasty, or lack there of.  He pointed out that, in the past, when teams that were considered dynasties reached the Super Bowl, they won and won big.  He said that this Patriot team barely won three Super Bowls, and lost the other night.  I would like to add to that.  I still disqualify the 2001 Super Bowl because of the Tuck Rule in the AFC Championship game.  They really lost to the Raiders so it should’ve been Raiders-Rams in the Super Bowl.  So I only really give the Patriots 2 Super Bowls this decade even though the NFL made up a rule in the AFC Championship game to give them another opportunity at one.

Top five Super Bowls of all time - Hank Gola gives what he thinks are the top 5 Super Bowls.

Giants’ wild ride to the top

Like Bill Belichick’s system, Patriots’ legacy ends up far from perfect

Montclair HS cheers alum David Tyree after circus grab helps stun Patriots

Giants still in awe of Eli Manning-to-David Tyree miracle catch

Giant merchandise flying off shelves

Ernie Accorsi, who drafted Eli Manning, feels Super for Giant quarterback

Steve Smith’s Super performance just the beginning for the rookie

Pickin’ Patriots proves Super

5 plays that changed Super Bowl XLII

Giants will let Steve Spagnuolo interview with Redskins - It had to happen eventually.  Good thing Spags brought us a ring first.

Justin Tuck’s in dream world - We knew Tuck signed the huge contract extention and just won a Super Bowl, but he is also getting married according to Ohm Youngmisuk.

Michael Strahan talks repeat to Justin Tuck, mum on retirement questions - Strahan and Tuck better hope Spags comes back to lead the defense to a Super Bowl.

Money well spent, Giant fans fly back to toast Big Blue at final party

New York eateries, bars also score big

New Yorkers revel at Boston’s expense

Tom Brady’s personal passing guru says ankle had impact on performance - If it was that big of a deal then the Pats should’ve put in their backup.

Wait till next year: Patriots promise to come back strong

President Bush calls after Giant win

Stations join Giant effort for parade

Super Bowl scores historic ratings

New York Post:

NOBODY’S PERFECT

ACCORSI ALWAYS BELIEVED

COUGHLIN’S WINS OF CHANGE

AMAZING FEET

SUPER POWERS

BLUE DYNASTY?

A WANTED MAN - is Steve Spagnuolo.

PATS HAVE QUESTIONS, NO ANSWERS - In this article, Mark Cannizzaro referred to the Patriots as Mike Tyson and the Giants as Buster Douglas.  It was funny.

GIANT JOURNEY REACHES END

TOOMER: TYREE CATCH PROOF OF GIANT DESIRE

THE RIDE

THE REASONS - Mike Vaccaro listed 42 reasons why the Giants upset the Patriots.

THE BRADY CRUNCH

THE BLUE CREW

THE PLAY

TYREE GRABS HISTORY AND HOLDS ON TIGHT

THE MANN

THE MIRACLE - Paul Schwartz says that the Giants proved that nobody’s perfect and nothing’s impossible.

New York Times:

An Imperfectly Good Question: What to Do Now?

Their Status Preserved, Dolphins Breathe Easy

TV Audience Sets N.F.L. Record

The Star-Ledger:

Meadowlands hosts Giants celebration

Meadowlands hosts Giants celebration

Giants Parade Slideshow

NY Giants celebrated in NYC

Tyree’s catch makes SI cover - The Star-Ledger Staff included an image of the SI cover in the article.  Sports Illustrated got a great shot of the catch.

David Tyree shows some Montclair love

Canyon of Heroes is lined in Big Blue

Ticker-tape lures NY Giants’ Jersey fans to NYC

Sentiment flows on the Canyon of Heroes for NY Giants

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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.

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So many Giants contributed to that win last night so Die Hard Giants Fan would like to give props to the entire team and coaching staff.  That was one of the most memorable Super Bowls ever witnessed.  They G-MEN took down the machine.  The Big Blue Wrecking Crew jacked up Brady for 4 quarters.  They brought the Lombardi Trophy to New York.  They played like old school smashmouth football last night.  I thought it would be a low scoring game, but I thought the score would be similar to the Giants - Packers game…low 20’s not in the teens.

Plaxico Burress backed up his mouth.  Do you remember when the Giants came off the plane in Phoenix dressed in black?  At the time, the Giants said they did that because they were on a ‘buiseness trip’.  Later on in the week, rumors began circling and it was said that the Giants were going to the ‘Patriots funeral’.  Who knows what their real intentions were, but the Giants gave the Pats their funeral.

This is a great day for Giants fans…It doesn’t happen often so enjoy it.  It’s been 17 years since they were crowned.  The Giants won their 3rd Super Bowl since the Super Bowl era.  It is their 7th NFL Championship since the inception of the NFL.  They remain in 3rd place all time in titles behind Green Bay and Chicago.

Giants.com:

Transcript: QB Eli Manning - Eli Manning answers questions about winning Super Bowl XLII and being named MVP.

Transcript: Coach Tom Coughlin - Tom Coughlin answers questions about winning Super Bowl XLII.

News, Notes, and Statistics - Michael Eisen compiled some fun stats, and here is a few of them.

The Giants won their sixth title game and seventh championship overall. They won NFL championship games in 1934, 1938 and 1956, plus the two Super Bowls. The Giants also won the NFL in 1927, before championship games were played.

The No. 5 Giants are the lowest-seeded NFC team to win the Super Bowl since the NFL began seeding teams in 1990. The previous low was a second-seeded team. In the AFC, sixth-seeded Pittsburgh won the Super Bowl two years.

The Giants are just the third team to win the Super Bowl after starting the season 0-2. The others were the 1993 Dallas Cowboys and the 2001 Patriots.

The Giants have 11 rookies on their active roster, a record for a Super Bowl winner. Several of those first-year players - including Aaron Ross, Steve Smith, Kevin Boss, Ahmad Bradshaw, Jay Alford and Zak DeOssie – made key contributions in the game.

The Giants’ defense was superb, holding the Patriots far below their season averages in several categories, including points (the Patriots averaged almost 37 a game in the regular season, but scored 14 in the Super Bowl); yards (New England averaged 411.3 yards a game, but totaled only 274 in the Super Bowl); rushing yards (the Pats averaged 115.6 in the regular season and 147 in their first two postseason games, but settled for only 45 against the Giants and did not have a run longer than nine yards). Tom Brady, who was sacked 24 times in 18 previous games (1.3 a game) was sacked five times in the Super Bowl.

Tom Coughlin became the 26th different head coach to win a Super Bowl, and the second to win one with the Giants (Bill Parcells won two). At 1-0, Coughlin is the 17th coach with an unblemished Super Bowl record.

Manning was named the game’s Most Valuable Player after completing 19 of 34 for 255 yards, two touchdowns and an interception that caromed off Steve Smith’s hands. It was the 22nd time in Super Bowl history a quarterback was named MVP. Peyton Manning was last year’s Super Bowl MVP after throwing for 247 yards and one touchdown.

Zak DeOssie and his father Steve DeOssie, a linebacker/long snapper who started for the Giants in their victory over Buffalo in Super Bowl XXXV, became the first father/son combination to win Super Bowls with the same team. The DeOssies are the 10th father-son tandem to reach the Super Bowl, and the first to play for the same team.

Giants are World Champions! - Michael Eisen tells you all about the Giants winning Super Bowl XLII.

Newsday:

Giants stun Patriots to win Super Bowl

Bleary-eyed Eli still reliving upset

Magical Giants can’t be stopped

Giants’ win ranks among NY’s best - Jim Baumbach goes through the list and raises questions about them.

Giants-Patriots most-watched Super Bowl ever

MVP Eli outduels Golden Boy Brady - Johnette Howard included this quote from Plaxico Burress, “They’re definitely better than us, but on any given day, on any given Sunday, anything can happen.  Any team can beat anybody.  So why not us?”

How the Giants shocked the Patriots - Bob Glauber broke down how the Jints won Super Bowl XLII.

Vindicated Eli wins Super Bowl MVP - I have something to say here.  I was the most excited person ever when Ernie Accorsi traded Philip Rivers for Eli Manning.  At that point in time, I said that if the Eli is half as good as Peyton, the Giants could win a Super Bowl because of all the talent around him.  Eli has played great the first 8 games of each season, but bad the last 8 games of each season.  I disowned him after the Buffalo loss in Week 16.  I knew that he had to play a big game if they were going to stop the Patriots from going 16-0.  The Giants lost 38-35, but Eli played great.  He played good in Tampa Bay.  He played good in Dallas.  He played great in Green Bay…and most importantly, he played great in the Super Bowl.  He won the Super Bowl for the New York Giants and he was named MVP.  And I rocked my dirty, stinky Manning jersey since Week 17.  So, I’m sorry Eli.  This is how a player that isn’t the best at their position can help their team win in the Playoffs, which is very unlike Alex Rodriguez.  I brought that up because I remember a lot of people saying that Eli Manning as the quarterback of the New York Giants was as big as A-Rod, and I couldn’t believe it because A-Rod is supposedly the best player in baseball and Eli Manning was not at the beginning of the season.  Imagine what winning the Super Bowl and being named MVP will do between that popularity contest now.  Eli Manning is now untouchable.  He doesn’t have to play well anymore.  He earned it.

Super Bowl ads show off offers you can’t refuse

Giants’ Tyree makes catch of a lifetime - That play was the greatest play that I’ve ever seen in a Super Bowl.  From Eli Manning escaping two sacks and airing it out to David Tyree who made the catch where he had to bring the ball down to his helmet to get control.  Tyree had two defenders hanging on him.  The down was 3rd and 5, and 1:15 remaining in the game.  Jim Baumbach did a great job describing the play and included a number of quotes about the play from Coaches to players.

Notes: Iraq vet Gadson inspires Giants - Lt. Col. Greg Gadson has been an inspiration for the Giants all season long.  He was nominated as one of the Honory Captains for the NFC Championship game.  His story is a horrible, and God bless him!

‘Wow!’ for Fox’s booth, too - Neil Best wrote about how FOX was reacting during the game, and the most commonly used term by various commentators at various moments was ‘Wow!’.

Patriots’ defense lets it slip away - What wins championships?  That’s right, defense?  Bill Belichick was able to win 3 championships in 4 years because they had great defenses.  This year, the Patriots had the best offense which wasn’t enough to win a championship.  The Giants had the best defense and it resembled when the Patriots won their first championship against the heavily favored Rams.

Giants victory parade planned for Tuesday - Justin Rocket Silverman and Jamshid Mousavinezhad were able to get the details of the victory parade, and here they are “Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said that the parade would begin at Battery Park at 11 a.m. From there it will proceed northbound in the Financial District–along the traditional ‘Canyon of Heroes’ route–to Chambers Street.”.

Patriots’ line can’t protect Brady - It seemed like the D-Line wanted to see who can get to Brady the fastest on every single gown.  5 sacks and all of them were hanging on Brady the entire game.  From Tuck, to Strahan, to Umenyiora, to Alford, to Cofield.  The D-line manhandled the Pats O-Line.  The Giants knocked Brady down 19 times on top of the 5 sacks.

Most Giants fans have no problem wearing Tiki jersey - Jim Baumbach included quotes from Giants fans about why they wore a Tiki jersey, and here’s a quote from the article: “There’s one simple reason why I’m wearing this jersey, the only reason the Giants are in the Super Bowl right now is because Tiki Barber left the team.”.  I agree that the reason the G-MEN won the Super Bowl is because Tiki retired, but I’m still not wearing his jersey.

Giants fan rediscovers how to “always believe”

For fans, it’s screams and tears - Bart Jones and Brandon Bain tell you how the Giants fans reacted at the Brickhouse Brewery in Patchogue.

New York Daily News:

Eli Manning, David Tyree show why Giants are Super this night - That was on the game winning drive, but don’t forget about Kevin Boss catching that 40-yard pass which set up a go ahead TD.

Giants stun Patriots to win Super Bowl

Giants win over Patriots most-watched Super Bowl

When the heat was on, Eli Manning kept Giants, self cool - That’s why they call him ‘Easy’.

Plaxico Burress puts money where mouth is with winning TD

Super brothers Eli, Peyton Manning in league of their own - Just imagine what Archie Manning was thinking after Eli was named Super Bowl MVP one year after Peyton was named Super Bowl MVP.  It’s really amazing if you think about it.

It’s an early exit for Bill Belichick - Bill Belichick didn’t even wait until the clock struck 0:00.

Giants pass rush too much for Tom Brady, Patriots to handle - That sums it up in a sentence.

Big rush to endorse cheating - Bob Raissman put together a good piece here.

David Tyree catches on in Super way - David Tyree made one of the best catches in sports history.  Gotta tip my cap to him.

Giants coaches outclass the masters - Do you think Bill Belichick was wishing Charlie Weiss and Romeo Crennel were there?  I’m just saying.

Patriots are ’shocked, heartbroken’ - I don’t care about the Patriots either.

Wait for ring is finally over for Michael Strahan, Amani Toomer - I’m very happy for Amani Toomer because he’s a classy guy, but I could care less for Michael Strahan because he belongs in jail rather than on a football field.  Toomer reflects what the Giants organization is all about, and Strhan reflects what the Bengals organization is all about.  I’m still waiting for Strahan to retire.

Tom Brady all bunched up

Joe Buck, Troy Aikman make right calls - Buck and Aikman actually weren’t bad last night.  They even pointed out the obvious on the final drive about Manning having success in the 2:00 drill when they use the no-huddle offense.

It’ll be Jags-Cowboys in Super Bowl XLIII - Gary Meyers is quick to make his Super Bowl XLIII predictions.

‘72 Dolphins still alone in perfection

Sen. Specter to call Roger Goodell about latest SpyGate report - God came through in this game because he righted the SpyGate situation just like he righted the pinetar situation when the Cardinals beat the Tigers in the World Series.  In both instances, the respective league did not handle the situation properly but higher powers made it all right.

Ellis Hobbs is a paper tiger - Rich Cimini pointed out how Ellis Hobbs talked smack all week and then got burned on the final play by Plaxico Burress who was the other one talking smack all week.

For Giants fans, a perfect night!

Giants Super Bowl XLII win over Patriots is one for the ages

Boston taverns packed, but full of losers

Greg Gadson inspires Giants to title

Happy mob swarms through Times Square as faithful surf on cars

Spagnuolo’s scheme outdoes Belichick - Just like Bill Belichick out coached Marv Levy in Super Bowl XXV.  This was the greatest upset that I’ve ever witnessed, but I’m not old enough to have watched the Jets upset the Colts.  So Steve Spanuolo now has a Super Bowl on his resume, and it is extremely likely that he will take a Head Coach position next year.  It will probably be with the Redskins.  I want to thank him for his efforts in getting the defense to gel to the point that they became World Champions.  The problem is that the defense was the biggest reason that the Giants won the Super Bowl, and it is unlikely that the Jints will have similar success in future years without him.  If he goes to the Redskins, then the Giants, Redskins, and Eagles will be using the same defense which is strange.

Plaxico Burress eyes relaxation time

Tom Coughlin focuses on positive

New York Post:

GIANT PIECE OF HISTORY

JEREMY SHOCKEY ON SIDELINES AT SUPE - I don’t know what the Giants should do with Jeremy Shockey.  I do know that the Giants have to get Shockey to buy into the team concept, and the Giants need to get Shockey to practice in New York.  He needs to bow down to Eli in the huddle.

TERRIFIC TYREE HELPS JINTS CATCH SUPER DREAM

PLAX COMES UP BIG WHEN IT COUNTS - Plaxico Burress is another one that I used to bash prior to the 2007 season because he wouldn’t play until the whistle blew.  In years past, I was correct in my assessment about him but he was a new man in 2007.  He played hurt every game, he barely practiced this years, and I heard him mention that having a child made him change his perspective in life.  So hopefully we won’t see Burress revert to the old Plax.

ELI DELIVERS A PERFECT ENDING

UN-’D'-LIEVABLE

TUCKS, SPAGS, ENJOY PLENTY OF SACK-NESS - Justin Tuck also had an outstanding game.  In Week 17, the O-Line of the Patriots had a lot of success against the bookends Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora, but Justin Tuck kept coming up the middle and knocking Brady around.  In Super Bowl XLII, The Patriots O-Line wasn’t able to stop the pass rush from any angle.  The Giants D-Line manhandled the Pats O-Line, and Tuck had another great game against the Patriots.  Good thing the Giants already locked him up or 5 years.

AMAZING MARCH - Mike Vaccaro takes you through Eli Manning’s game winning drive in Super Bowl XLII.

HISTORIC FOOTNOTE - Mark Cannizzaro wants to know what 18-0 means now?  I’m still saying who cares about the Patriots.

BELL TOLLS AT LAST FOR BELICHICK

NOT ENOUGH TOM - Jay Greenberg pointed out that Tom Brady fell short in the biggest game of his career.

STUD & DUD - Mark Cannizzaro and Paul Schwartz describe the performance of Eli Manning and Bill Belichick.

ELI HEAPS PRAISE ON COUGHLIN

STRAHAN, TOOMER FINALLY GET THEIR RINGS

O-NO, BRADY’S SACK & BLUE

HOBBS NOT A SUPERHERO

NO SUPER ENDING FOR PATRIOTS’ MOSS

WELKER SHINES IN LOSS - Wes Welker was one of the only Patriots that shined.  He had 11 receptions which tied an NFL record, and tying an NFL record in the Super Bowl should earn you the MVP award.  But, I’m a Giants fan so I’m biased and happy that Eli won it.

PATS’ VET: PERFECT LETDOWN - Jay Greenberg is referring to Richard Seymour.

SMITH’S BIG DAY - Rookie Steve Smith stepped up big time also.  The Giants had so many players step up.

COUGHLIN STIRS TEAM IN PEP TALK - Paul Schwartz recalls the Tom Coughlin speech on the eve of Super Bowl XLII.

SHAME GAME - George Willis says that SpyGate may leave the NFL in a dark place.

FOX GETS IT RIGHT ON SUPER NIGHT

BOSS’ BIG PLAY GETS JOB DONE - Finally an article about one of the biggest contributors of the game…rookie Kevin Boss.

GIANTS WIN ONE FOR ‘72 DOLPHINS - Even though the Dolphins were 1-15 in 2007, they should give the Giants their #1 Draft Pick for allowing the Fins to remain undefeated.

GIANT PARTY!

New York Times:

As the Giants’ Defense Holds Tough, the Patriots’ Crumbles

Change of Teams Changes Everything for Hixon

The Stubborn Voice of a Troubadour

Specter Appears on TV and Plans Follow-Up

‘Everybody’s a Giants Fan Tonight’

The Star-Ledger:

N.Y. Giants Steve Spagnuolo noncommittal on Washington Redskins interview - Spags stated that he wanted to wait until the party is over before deciding to interview for a Head Coach job.

Giants Stadium to host Super Bowl celebration in N.J. after NYC parade - According to Mark Mueller, the celebration will continue after the NYC party because Giants Stadium will host the NJ version at 4:00 pm.

PATH, NJ Transit add trains for NY Giants’ victory parade

Patriots’ perfect book yanked despite surge in orders

President Bush calls NY Giants to offer Super Bowl congratulations

Historic final drive leads NY Giants to Super Bowl XLII victory