Friday, February 8, 2008

Super Bowl Result


RESULT: Giants 17-14
As I stated in my Super Bowl pick for the Patriots, as a Giants fan I would hope I was wrong. The Patriots came in the better team heavily favored to win, but the Giants played their best defensive game of the year, to hold the Pats to a season low 14 points. The Giants D-Line constantly bothered and hit Brady, causing him to lose his normal coolness. Brady was seen yelling at his teammates and struggling to hit open receivers. The Giants offense wasn't spectacular but a solid opening drive and a heart stopping final drive were the difference. As Randy Moss scored with under 3 minutes remaining, to take the lead late like they had done in the Week 17 matchup, it was up to Eli Manning to show what he had. After nearly throwing 2 INTs, Manning escaped a near sack to throw an almost hailmary pass to little used David Tyree for an amazing catch. The play saw Tyree use one hand, and his helmet to hold the ball while Rodney Harrison was bending him backwards. Manning then avoided an all out blitz to throw a fade to Burress for the winning TD. This was one of the biggest upsets in Superbowl history, but a sweet win for Giants fans. Yes, I picked wrong putting me at 8-3 for the playoffs but I'll take it. The only bad thing about the Pats losing, is that we still have to listen to that nut job Mercury Morris.