The ESPYs were held out in L.A. last night, and the Giants ended up winning three ESPY Awards:
Tiger Woods also ended up winning three ESPYs so he tied the Giants for the most awards won last night. That’s too bad because I wish my boys in blue walked out of there with the most ESPYs. Congrats to the Giants…it’s well deserved for the greatest Super Bowl ever.
Eli Manning and David Tyree relive their moments from Super Bowl XLII on the ESPYs’ Red Carpet.
Ralph Vacchiano of The Blue Screen is keeping us up-to-date with all of the Giants’ post-Super Bowl books…
That’s quite a list. Hopefully all of the writing has no effect on my boys when the season comes around. Definitely check out some of those books, and feel free to let us know how they are.
According to Giants.com, you can go see the helmet against which New York Giants’ wide receiver David Tyree pinned the ball making “the catch”, and the helmet of quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning at the Sports Museum of America (SmA) (www.sportsmuseum.com) located in historic Lower Manhattan. The Sports Museum of America will display the helmets, which are on loan from the New York Giants through the summer before they permanently move to The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH this fall.
Jonathan Tisch said, “David Tyree’s catch and the Cinderella story of the New York Giants have already become the stuff of Super Bowl legend. We are thrilled to be able to share with our fans an intimate look at the fabled helmets right here in New York City at the Sports Museum of America.”
The Founder and CEO of Sports Museum of America, Phillip Schwalb, had this to say, “This exhibit is exactly what we’ve set out to do – bring sports history directly, and personally, to the fans as it’s happening. There are great new moments in sports being made every week, and we are proud that thousands of visitors from around the world can view these artifacts and celebrate the magical, historic moment they represent.”
If you would like to purchase tickets to see the helmets at the Sports Museum of America (SmA), click on this link: www.sportsmuseum.com.
Giants.com just revealed that the New York Giants were nominated for six ESPYs in this year’s sixteenth annual ESPN awards show. The Giants nominations came in for:
I agree with the Best Upset, Best Team, Best Game, and Best Play. I’m a little confused about the Best Coach and the Best NFL Player. It seems strange that the Best Coach would be a coach that pulled off the Best Upset, right? Same thing with Eli. ESPN also contradicts themselves about the Giants being the Best Team because they put them 6th in their Power Rankings. Go figure. If Coughlin is the best coach then why did Tiki retire?
The 2008 ESPYs co-presented by HUMMER and Under Armour, hosted by Justin Timberlake, will be televised Sunday, July 20 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN HD. For the fifth consecutive year, fans will determine the winners in 37 categories (excluding special awards) by voting online at www.espys.tv and, for the first time, via mobile phone at www.espn.mobi. This process will run between July 1 and July 12 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
For a full list of nominations, go to www.espnmediazone.com or www.espys.tv.
Be sure to go and vote for the Giants in all of their categories at www.espys.tv.
The decriptions and the images of the ring have been released. The Giants worked together to come up with something that they liked. They liked white gold and diamonds. The 3 Lombardi Trophies represent the amount of Super Bowls the Giants have won. It always confuses me when the NFL disregards the accomplishments prior to the Super Bowl era because it doesn’t happen in MLB, NBA, or NHL. I would definitely like to walk around rocking that.
Giants unveil Super Bowl Ring - Michael Eisen wrote that the Giants unveiled the design of their Super Bowl ring today. The ring will be made by Tiffany & Co. and will feature white gold, diamonds and three Super Bowl trophies, one for each of the Giants’ victories in the title game. Eisen went on to explain the rings, and there is a photo if you would like to check out the bling.
Giants to host Redskins - Giants.com pointed out that the Giants will begin their 2008 season vs. the Redskins on Thursday, September 4th.
New York Daily News:
Lorenzen signs one-year tender offer - Ralph Vacchiano reported that Jared Lorenzen re-signed with the Giants yesterday, when he signed the one-year tender offer worth $927,000 they gave him in February.
First look at Giants’ new ring - The NY Daily News got 3 pictures of the Super Bowl ring.
Osi Umenyiora holds out hope for raise from Giants
New York Post:
The Star-Ledger:
NY Giants pick up another draft pick - Mike Garafolo reported that the Giants received an additional pick in the 6th round of the draft.
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.
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…
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.
Around 3 pm, I was listening to ‘Mike and the Mad Dog’ on WFAN. They had Tom Coughlin on for the first time this season, and they asked him a plenty questions about the Playoffs and Super Bowl XLII. Coach Coughlin was on for a good 45 minutes. It was a pretty good interview. To hear the interview, just click on this link: WFAN (To hear the interview on WFAN.com, click on the ‘Play’ icon under ‘2-07 Tom Coughlin’).
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.
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:
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.
The Star-Ledger:
Spags’ “heart” was with Giants
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.
Over at NFL.com, they created a video clip with all of the highlights of Super Bowl XLII (it’s over 18:00). It is narrated like most old NFL films. If you are like me and can’t get enough of all the news or can’t get enough of watching the plays over and over then I urge you to check this video out because it includes all of the crazy plays that happened in Super Bowl XLII. How can you get sick of hearing that the Jints are Super Bowl Champs? To view the video, click here.
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