Normally this blog is reserved for corny jokes and comic book information but this entry is something special. In case you have been living in a cave on Mars with your fingers in your ears, I have been a fan of the NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS since I was a kid. It has been a long time since the days of Lawrence Taylor and Phil Simms winning Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXV. But all that changed this past Sunday with what is arguably one of the most exciting Super Bowls in recent memories.
The New York Giants traveled a long road to get to Glendale, Arizona and the site of Super Bowl XLII. They entered into the playoff as a Wild Card Team with an impressive record of 10-6. So they marched through Tampa Bay, defeated the Cowboys in Dallas (whom they had lost to twice in the regular season), and then battled the elements in the third coldest game on record in Lambeau Field and defeated the Packers in Green Bay.
And standing in their way were the unbeaten 18-0 New England Patriots.
The New York Giants traveled a long road to get to Glendale, Arizona and the site of Super Bowl XLII. They entered into the playoff as a Wild Card Team with an impressive record of 10-6. So they marched through Tampa Bay, defeated the Cowboys in Dallas (whom they had lost to twice in the regular season), and then battled the elements in the third coldest game on record in Lambeau Field and defeated the Packers in Green Bay.
And standing in their way were the unbeaten 18-0 New England Patriots.
No one gave them a shot to win the game. Analysts, commentators and such had written the Giants off. Even as a lifelong fan, I knew they could do it but I didn’t know if they would do it.
And then, with the lead changing hands three times in the fourth quarter, the Giants pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history.
And then, with the lead changing hands three times in the fourth quarter, the Giants pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history.
It was unbelievable. And yes, you pay a lot closer attention when your team is playing. It sounds strange “your team.” But yes, it is your team, and after suffering such a long drought of championships, it was so nice to see people like Michael Strahan and “Well Dressed” Amani Toomer finally get a chance to wear a ring. And it is a vindication for guys like Eli Manning and the outstanding defense.
I just wish I had put money on the game. I guarantee Vegas made a killing!
So for the next year, the New York Giants are the World Champions—the best team in professional football… And I couldn’t be happier.
I just wish I had put money on the game. I guarantee Vegas made a killing!
So for the next year, the New York Giants are the World Champions—the best team in professional football… And I couldn’t be happier.
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