MrPsychic 1 Posted February 4, 2008 From Yahoo!: GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Giants had the perfect answer for the suddenly imperfect Patriots: a big, bad defense and an improbable comeback led by their own Mr. Cool quarterback, Eli Manning. In one of football's biggest shockers, New York shattered New England's unbeaten season as Manning hit Plaxico Burress on a 13-yard fade with 35 seconds left in the Super Bowl. Sunday's 17-14 win was the Giants' 11th straight on the road, and the first time the Patriots tasted defeat in more than a year. It was the most bitter of losses, too, because New England (18-1) was one play from winning, but its defense couldn't stop a 12-play, 83-yard drive that featured a spectacular leaping catch by David Tyree, who scored New York's first touchdown. Tom Brady, the league's Most Valuable Player and winner of his first three Super Bowls, was battered all game. He was sacked five times, hurried a dozen more, and at one point wound up on his knees, his hands on his hips following one of many poor throws. Hardly a familiar position for the record-setting quarterback. And a totally strange outcome for a team that seemed destined for historic glory. Oddly, it was a loss to the Patriots that sparked New York's stunning run to its third Super Bowl and sixth NFL title. New England won 38-35 in Week 17 as the Patriots became the first team since the 1972 Miami Dolphins to go spotless through the regular season. But by playing hard in a meaningless game for them, the Giants gained something of a swagger. Their growing confidence carried them through playoff victories at Tampa, Dallas and Green Bay, and then past the mightiest opponent of all. All I can say is wow, it was a pretty good game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stvoyagerfan 1 Posted February 4, 2008 totally awesome game. my prediction i had came true that the game would come down the last few minutes. i'm surprised how close the game was. i thought the scores would have been higher. great job giants!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 5 Posted February 4, 2008 Hey, the Giants played a great game and deserved to win..It was my kind of Super Bowl though..Close all the way to the end.. :jem'hadar: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itchygomba69 0 Posted February 4, 2008 I am so Glad the Cheaters lost If there is one team I hate its the Patriots they are proven Cheaters way to go Giants Next year Steelers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted February 4, 2008 It wasn't the ending I expected but it was an exciting ending. I showed my Patriots DVD cases in the other thread so I'll show my Giants DVD cases here: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itchygomba69 0 Posted February 4, 2008 lets all sart a chant for the Patriots OOOVVVEEEERRR RAAATTTTEEEDDD <CLAP CLAP> <CLAP CLAP CLAP) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrPsychic 1 Posted February 4, 2008 You always make the best cases VBG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted February 4, 2008 It was a great Super Bowl. Very exciting throughout the game just the way it should be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ussvwbeetle 0 Posted February 4, 2008 I was glad the Giants won. That last touchdown they made was awesome. It was an amazing game. Compared to the Detroit Lions which i am used to watching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekz 7 Posted February 4, 2008 An impressive win by the Giants, who were hot in December and January and kept it going for the Super Bowl! An game that was fun to watch, close, and exciting all the way to the end. Way to go, Giants! Only low note for me - Bellicheck's interview after the game. Not givng the Giants enough credit, not emphasizing the Patriots' tremendous season, or thanking the Patriots' fans was self absorbed imo just because the result was "disappointing." :jem'hadar: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gummy 0 Posted February 4, 2008 An impressive win by the Giants, who were hot in December and January and kept it going for the Super Bowl! An game that was fun to watch, close, and exciting all the way to the end. Way to go, Giants! Only low note for me - Bellicheck's interview after the game. Not givng the Giants enough credit, not emphasizing the Patriots' tremendous season, or thanking the Patriots' fans was self absorbed imo just because the result was "disappointing." :jem'hadar: I have come to expect this from "The Hoodie". Classless all the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites