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Monday, February 4, 2008
1:39:00 PM EST
They did it!
Last night the Giants became Super Bowl Champions by beating the undefeated New England Patriots in an incredible football game.
The pass rush was amazing. They hit Brady all night long. He's never been under that kind of pressure before. He rarely had time to throw to Moss and when he did get throws off they were often short. His ability to hit Welker over the middle all game was a little nerve racking, but it didn't kill the Giants. Lawrence Maroney was not much of a factor. This is especially enjoyable given that he took time to talk into the camera after his touchdown.
Eli Manning played well all game. He played the greatest football of his career in the fourth quarter of the biggest game of his life. The play where he hit David Tyree on third and five after breaking free from the Patriot pass rush might be the greatest play I've ever seen in a Super Bowl. Tyree's catch was unbelievable as was last night's game.
Thank you, Tom Coughlin. I have been critical of the coach over the past few seasons, but he changed the way he relates to his player and it made the team better. That's the mark of someone who leads.
Ernie Acorsi also needs to be thanked. He took a chance on trading a lot to get Eli Manning. That chance paid off after moments where many fans wondered if it hadn't been a big mistake. The following year, with no first round pick, the Giants took Corey Webster and Justin Tuck. And now Jerry Reese is in charge and his draft this year yielded more than could be reasonably expected. Seventh round pick Ahmad Bradshaw allowed Reese to trade Ryan Grant. Throw in Aaron Ross, Kevin Boss and Steve Smith. That's a hell of a draft in one's first year.
Finally, thank you Wellington Mara. This team has had it's bad moments, but it has always had a calm, steady demeanor in its decision making. The Giants have always had class and that's what makes being a fan of the team so easy. Yes, there have been times when that class has been tested, but it was the foundation upon which this franchise was built.
I am a Giants fan and we are Super Bowl Champions.
Thanks guys.
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1:39:00 PM EST
Champions!
They did it!
Last night the Giants became Super Bowl Champions by beating the undefeated New England Patriots in an incredible football game.
The pass rush was amazing. They hit Brady all night long. He's never been under that kind of pressure before. He rarely had time to throw to Moss and when he did get throws off they were often short. His ability to hit Welker over the middle all game was a little nerve racking, but it didn't kill the Giants. Lawrence Maroney was not much of a factor. This is especially enjoyable given that he took time to talk into the camera after his touchdown.
Eli Manning played well all game. He played the greatest football of his career in the fourth quarter of the biggest game of his life. The play where he hit David Tyree on third and five after breaking free from the Patriot pass rush might be the greatest play I've ever seen in a Super Bowl. Tyree's catch was unbelievable as was last night's game.
Thank you, Tom Coughlin. I have been critical of the coach over the past few seasons, but he changed the way he relates to his player and it made the team better. That's the mark of someone who leads.
Ernie Acorsi also needs to be thanked. He took a chance on trading a lot to get Eli Manning. That chance paid off after moments where many fans wondered if it hadn't been a big mistake. The following year, with no first round pick, the Giants took Corey Webster and Justin Tuck. And now Jerry Reese is in charge and his draft this year yielded more than could be reasonably expected. Seventh round pick Ahmad Bradshaw allowed Reese to trade Ryan Grant. Throw in Aaron Ross, Kevin Boss and Steve Smith. That's a hell of a draft in one's first year.
Finally, thank you Wellington Mara. This team has had it's bad moments, but it has always had a calm, steady demeanor in its decision making. The Giants have always had class and that's what makes being a fan of the team so easy. Yes, there have been times when that class has been tested, but it was the foundation upon which this franchise was built.
I am a Giants fan and we are Super Bowl Champions.
Thanks guys.
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