Super Bowl XLII Post Game Blog Post

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Here Is Your Super Bowl XLII Post Game Blog Post. Here are some things I have noticed during this crazy day after the Super Bowl!!!

ALL HAIL THE NEW YORK GIANTS
This is More than a line in Madagascar, The NFL World is saying this after the Giants pulled off a stunning 17-14 win in Super Bowl XLII Sunday.

PATRIOTS LEARN CHEATING DOESN'T PAY
This is the first Patriots loss in the Tom Brady era. This is the first Patriots loss since Super Bowl XXXI, when Brett Favre led Green Bay to their first title since the days of Bart Starr and Vince Lombardi in Super Bowl II.

You guy you have to feel sorry for is Junior Seau. This was his second trip to the Super Bowl, and once again, that Super Bowl Ring he has been craving has eluded him. Seau was with the San Diego Chargers when they were lit up by Steve Young, Jerry Rice, and the unstoppable San Francisco 49ers, as Steve Young set a Super Bowl Record that day, as he threw for six touchdown passes.

The Patriots were accused of videotaping the Jets during Week One, and now a new report has surface that a Patriots worker taped a Rams Practice prior to Super Bowl XXXVI. I could understand why many fans would think the dynasty deserves an asterisk, especially with the new allegations surfacing.
I WANTED THE GIANTS TO WIN, BUT I PICKED THE PATRIOTS
That's My Story and I'm Sticking To It!

MANNINGS ADD TO GREATNESS
Last Year, Peyton Manning got the monkier of "Never Won A Super Bowl" off his back as Peyton won the Super Bowl MVP As His Colts beat The Chicago Bears 29-10 in Super Bowl XLI.

Eli hadn't been in the league long enough to have the monkier on him, but just like his brother Peyton, Eli Was victorious in his first Super Bowl Appearance.

BREAKING NEWS: THE GIANTS FOUND SUPERMAN'S KRYPTONITE
Superman, a.k.a Tom Brady, has a weakness after all. The Giants were the first team all season to bring defensive Pressure on Tom Brady all Sixty Minutes. The Giants Front Four kept collapsing the pocket, forcing the wounded Brady to move around. Brady kept tasting the artificial turf of University of Phoenix Stadium, and he never got to taste this much grass in a single game all season.

Certainly, this loss to the Giants will end the talk of Brady being better than Joe Montana, but he may still be able to be compared to the Gratest Of All Time, John Unitas, who lost the 1964 NFL Championship Game (There was no Super Bowl During this time, although Unitas did win Super Bowl V For His Beloved Baltimore Colts.)

Now that we've talked about Tom Brady, let's talk about his team and their place in history...

THE 2007 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: THE GREATEST SUPER BOWL CHUMPS OF ALL TIME
All the talk about the 2007 Patriots being better than the '72 Dolphins ended that night when Eli Manning and the New York Giants were hoisting up the Lombardi Trophy.The 2007 New ENgland Patriots are the Greatest Super Bowl Chumps of all time. Why? They went 16-0 in the regular season and were 18-0 entering the Super Bowl, and they weren't able to do what the '01 and '04 Patriots did. The '07 Patriots aren't as good as the '85 Bears, the '72 Dolphins, the '89 49ers, the '78 Steelers, the '93 Cowboys, or 37 other Super Bowl winning teams. What do these teams have that the '07 Patriots Don't Have?
A Super Bowl Victory.

FINALLY! A DEFENSIVE SUPER BOWL!
3-0 Giants at the end of the First Quarter. 7-3 Patriots at Halftime and the end of the third quarter. All leading us to that amazing fourth quarter which had three lead changes, a Super Bowl Record. You want to know what I was happiest about other than the Giants Winning? We Finally Had A Pitcher's Duel Of A Super Bowl!

THE MOTTO OF MADDEN 2005 RINGS TRUE
Defense Wins Championships. The 2007 New York Giants are current proof of that.

Giants Stun Patriots 17-14 In Super Bowl XLII

Eli Manning, just like his brother Peyton Last Year, Was Voted Super Bowl MVP.
With the Super Bowl on the line, look who had the perfection thing down pat: Eli Manning and the road-conquering New York Giants.
And what a beauty their 11th straight road victory was, a 17-14 Super Bowl win Sunday that shattered the New England Patriots' unblemished season.


In one of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history, Manning, New York's unlikely Mr. Cool, hit Plaxico Burress on a 13-yard fade with 35 seconds left. It was the Giants' fourth consecutive postseason away win and the first time the Patriots tasted defeat in more than a year.

"There's something about this team," Manning said. "The way we win games, and performed in the playoffs in the stretch. We had total confidence in ourselves. The players believed in each other."

It was the most bitter of losses, too, because 12-point favorite New England (18-1) was one play from winning and getting the ultimate revenge for being penalized for illegally taping opponents' defensive signals in the season opener against the New York Jets.

"I don't rank them," Patriots coach Bill Belichick said. "It's disappointing."

The Giants had the perfect answer for the suddenly imperfect Patriots: a big, bad defense and the improbable comeback led by Manning. Yes, Eli Manning, who outplayed league MVP Tom Brady and furthered the family legacy one year after older brother Peyton led Indianapolis to the title.

"I talked to Peyton and he said, 'Go in there, have some fun, you can do it."'

It was how Eli and the Giants did it.

After Brady found Randy Moss for a 6-yard touchdown with 2:42 to go, New England's defense couldn't stop a final, frantic 12-play, 83-yard drive. It featured Manning's unlikely sack-avoiding scramble and a spectacular leaping catch by David Tyree, who had scored New York's first touchdown on the opening drive of the fourth quarter.

"It's the greatest feeling in professional sports," Burress said before bursting into tears.

"That's a position you want to be in," said Manning, who followed Peyton's MVP performance last year with one of his own. "You can't write a better script. There were so many big plays on that drive."

And now the 1972 Miami Dolphins can pop another bottle of champagne in celebration of a record still intact, the NFL's only perfect season.

"As for the 1972 Dolphins, I don't take joy in the fact the Patriots lost - period," said Jim Mandich, the tight end on the 17-0 team. "But I do relish and savor the fact that there has only been one unbeaten team in the history of the NFL, and it is the 1972 Miami Dolphins."

The Patriots were done in not so much by the pressure of the first unbeaten season in 35 years as by the pressure of a smothering Giants pass rush. Brady, winner of his first three Super Bowls, 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 in New England's lowest scoring game of the season.

"They played well," Belichick said. "They made some plays. We made some plays. They just made a few more. We played as hard as we could. We just couldn't make enough plays."

Hardly a familiar position for the record-setting Patriots and their megastar quarterback. This time, it wasn't the Patriots but the Giants making the game-winning rally. This time, the unflappable quarterback making the clutch play wasn't Brady but Manning, who had been booed by Giants fans for most of his four seasons for a lack of emotion.


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 to finish the spotless regular season. But by playing hard in a meaningless game for them, the Giants (14-6) gained something of a swagger and Manning found his footing.

Their growing confidence carried them through playoff victories at Tampa, Dallas and Green Bay, and then past the mightiest opponent of all.

Not that the Patriots were very mighty this day. They even conceded with 1 second on the clock as Belichick ran across the field to shake the hand of jubilant Giants coach Tom Coughlin, then headed to the locker room, ignoring the final kneeldown.

That it was Manning taking that knee was stunning. He showed the maturity and brilliant precision late in the game usually associated with, well, Brady.

Peyton Manning was seen in a luxury box jumping up and pumping both fists when Burress, who didn't practice all week because of injuries, caught the winning score.

"We just hung in there on offense, kept executing," said Burress, who wasn't far off on the 23-17 prediction he made a few days ago. "It came down to one play and we made it."

The Giants became the first NFC wild card team to win a Super Bowl; four AFC teams have done it. They also are the second wild-card champions in three years, following the Pittsburgh Steelers after the 2005 season.

The upset also could be viewed as a source of revenge not only for the Giants, but for the other NFL teams over Spygate back in September. That cheating scandal made headlines again late in Super Bowl week, and could have placed an infinite cloud over New England's perfection.

There will be much more coverage of this tommorow! Congrats to all you Giants Fans, The Better Team Won Tonight!

Super Bowl XLII: Giants Vs Patriots

Congratulations to the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, who both earned the right to go to Glendale,Arizona to play in Super Bowl XLII. The New York Giants earned the right to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl with a thrilling 23-20 Overtime victory over the Green Bay Packers. The New England Patriots earned the right to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl with a 38-34 victory over the San Diego Chargers. In Week 17, these two teams met with the Patriots completing their perfect regular season, overcoming a twelve point defecit to win 38-35.

Key Players on both sides of the ball:
NEW ENGLAND O: Tom Brady, Patriots QB: Tom Brady already has three Super Bowl Rings, and is in unprecedented territory. With a win on Sunday, he will join Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw as the only quarterbacks with four Super Bowl Rings. Tom Brady has the chance to have four Super Bowl Rings at the age of thirty, which is unheard of in NFL History!

Tom has been well so far in the postseason, playing smart, being patient, not turning the ball over often, and putting the ball in the hands of his playmakers, Laurence Mauroney, Wes Welker and Randy Moss. Brady also has been bailed out when he turns the ball over (A Rarity) by this great New England defense.

Tom Brady will play smart, be patient, not turn the ball over, and go deep for his playmakers. Tom Brady has so many weapons, You cannot stop them all!

NEW ENGLAND D: Tedy Bruschi, Patriots LB: Bruschi is, no doubt the heart of the Patriots D. The Patriots D revolves around him and Rodney Harrison.

NEW YORK O: Eli Manning, Giants QB: Eli’s Brother, Peyton, won last year’s Super Bowl. Now the Pressure is on Eli to do the same. Eli has been making smart decisions and taking advantage of what the defense gives him. That’s why the Giants have won nine road games in a row and have won all of their playoff games, which were on the road. Eli will have to keep this formula working if the G-Men are to pull the upset.

NEW YORK D: Giants Front Four, : New York DE: The Giants Front Four will have to get pressure on Tom Brady, forcing him to throw the ball before he wants to. Easier said than done.


Coaches: Bill Bellichick already has his name on three Lombardi Trophies, although the circumstances about how he won them are now in question. Whether the wondering is fair or not, the fact that the Patriots are 18-0 in this era of the NFL, with Free Agency and the Salary Cap, Is Absolutely Incredible.

The Last time Tom Coughlin led the G-Men to the Playoffs Wild Card Weekend Last Season, The Eagles knocked them out with a last-second Field Goal. Now, The Giants have the last laugh, as they are where the Eagles were last time the Patriots were in the Super Bowl.


Special Teams: If the offense and defense are neutralized, Special Teams is going to be how the Super Bowl will be won. Will the Giants Special Teams squad be able to contain the Patriots speedster, Ellis Hobbs? Will the Patriots be able to score points when they need it most? Or will they have to settle for field goals from the Adequate Stephen Gostowski, who is a fine replacement for Adam Vinateiri, who already has three Super Bowl Rings, he got those with the Patriots?

I can't wait for the Super Bowl. I Watch The World Series and the NBA Finals, but the only Sporting Event I Record every season is The Super Bowl. This will be my seventh year recording the Super Bowl. The first Super Bowl I Recorded was Super Bowl XXXVI, when the New England Patriots pulled off the biggest upset since Super Bowl III.

Eli Manning has had the clock ticking for his chance at a ring since Peyton got his chance at a ring last season. Tom Brady already has plenty of Super Bowl Rings on his hand, with a fourth on the way with a win Sunday

Can The Giants win the Super Bowl? Absolutely they can. When The Monday after the Championship Games were over, I thought that if the Giants won, it would be an even bigger upset than the Jets beating the Colts in Super Bowl III. Now, I realize this won’t be the biggest upset since Super Bowl III. It Won’t even be the biggest upset since Super Bowl XXVI. There are a lot of people out there underestimating the G-Men.


Knowing the Super Bowl, anything is possible, and that is why everybody loves to watch it, even if they watch just for the commercials.



Prediction: Both Eli Manning and Tom Brady will go deep to their playmakers early and often. This would have been impossible last Super Bowl due to the rain, but with a Retractable Roof Stadium, there will be no rain in this Super Bowl forecast. The Patriots Front Four will have to stop Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw. The Patriots Secondary will have to contain the 6'5 Plaxico Buriss. Ditto with The Giants defense having to contain Wes Welker and Randy Moss while also getting Pressure on Tom Brady. Once Again, easier said than done.

One Final Thing: What Is The Place in History for this Patriots Team if they win the Super Bowl? They will be the greatest Champs of all time.

What If They Lose The Super Bowl? They Will Be The Greatest Chumps of all time.

My Pick Is:
NEW ENGLAND OVER NEW YORK

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Johan Santana, Mets Agree To Record Contarct

The deal is done.

Johan Santana reached preliminary agreement with the Mets Friday night on a record contract, according to a major-league source, all but completing the trade that will send the two-time Cy Young Award winner from Minnesota to New York in exchange for four young players.

The Mets locked up Santana for the next seven years, signing him to a six-year, $137.5 million extension on top of the final year of his current deal, which is valued at $13.25 million. The total value of the package is $150.75 million, making his new average salary more than $21.5 million — a record for a pitcher on a long-term contract.

Santana, who turns 29 on March 13, needs only to pass a physical to make the trade official. But the most difficult elements of the transaction — the trade and contract negotiations — finally are complete. Santana is scheduled to take his physical Saturday morning, Twins GM Bill Smith said, according to The Associated Press.

The Mets needed Major League Baseball to grant a two-hour extension of the 72-hour negotiating window to persuade Santana to waive his no-trade clause, forsake free agency at the end of the season and approve the deal.

Santana was present for the final stages of the talks, according to two sources close to the negotiations. He was adamant that he deserved a vastly superior deal to Giants lefty Barry Zito, who signed a seven-year, $126 million contract as a free agent last off-season.

In return for Santana, who was eligible for free agency at the end of the season, the Twins will receive outfielder Carlos Gomez and pitchers Philip Humber, Kevin Mulvey and Deolis Guerra.

Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano held the previous salary record for a pitcher under a multi-year deal — $18.3 million per season over five years. Zito is earning $18 million per season in his deal with the Giants.

Santana's new average trumps both of those numbers, leaving Indians left-hander C.C. Sabathia — who is eligible for free agency at the end of the season — as the next in line for a monster score.

If The Mets really wanted him, they would agree to whatever figure he wanted. They did that. This all but assures the Mets to be the favorites heading into Spriing Training.

Lakers Acquire Pau Gasol: Trade Kwame Brown to Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up frontline Friday with a key acquisition -- 7-footer Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies.


The Lakers gave up Kwame Brown, rookie Javaris Crittenton and two first-round draft picks for Gasol. The Spaniard is certain to help a Lakers team reeling from recent injuries to inside players, including blossoming center Andrew Bynum.


Gasol, averaging 18.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.44 blocked shots in 39 games this season, can fill in at center until Bynum returns in mid-March, then move to power forward.



The Grizzlies will get the Lakers' first-round draft choices in 2008 and 2010; guard Aaron McKie, signed earlier Friday for salary cap purposes; cash considerations, and the rights to Gasol's brother Marc, a 2007 second-round pick of Los Angeles.



The Lakers also receive the Grizzlies' second-round pick in 2010.


Gasol, the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2002 and an All-Star four years later, has averaged 18.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 476 career games with Memphis. The 27-year-old forward-center, under contract for three more years, is the franchise leader in 12 statistical categories, including points, rebounds and blocks.


The Lakers were one of the NBA's best teams before the 20-year-old Bynum injured his left knee Jan. 13 against Memphis, coincidentally. Los Angeles had a 28-16 record entering Friday night's game at Toronto but had lost five of eight since Bynum was injured.


Center Chris Mihm has been sidelined with right ankle problems for several weeks; forward Trevor Ariza broke his right foot in practice Jan. 20 and is expected to be out until mid-March, and forward Luke Walton was day-to-day with a right hip pointer. Jackson said Walton would dress Friday but might not play.



Brown has been filling in at center since Bynum was injured, but the first overall pick in the draft by Washington in 2001 has been a significant drop-off from Bynum. Brown, earning $9.1 million this season in the final year of his contract, is averaging 5.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in 23 games. He has averaged 7.6 points and 5.7 rebounds in 389 games with the Wizards and Lakers.


Crittenton, the 19th overall pick in the draft last summer, averaged 3.3 points in 22 games for the Lakers. He was expendable because of the fine play by second-year guard Jordan Farmar as a backup to Derek Fisher. The 20-year-old Crittenton averaged 14.4 points and 5.8 assists as a freshman at Georgia Tech last season.


Marc Gasol, the 48th overall pick in the 2007 draft, is playing for Akasvayu Girona in Spain. The Gasol brothers were members of the gold medal-winning Spanish national team at the 2006 world championships. The younger Gasol is 23 and a 7-1, 280-pounder.


McKie, a 13-year veteran, played in 10 games for the Lakers last season and hasn't played this season. He is expected to be released by the Grizzlies. He has averaged 7.4 points and 2.7 assists for Portland, Detroit, Philadelphia and the Lakers.


Additionally, a Grizzlies source told The Commercial Appeal of Memphis that forward Stromile Swift has been traded to the New Jersey Nets for center Jason Collins. According to the newspaper, the deal had been discussed for the past week and is expected to be finalized on Monday.


The Lakers also signed backup center DJ Mbenga to a second 10-day contract. The 7-footer from the Congo signed his first 10-day contract Jan. 21 and averaged 1.5 points and 1.5 rebounds in four games. Mbenga was released by Dallas on Oct. 30 and signed with Golden State on Nov. 17, where he played 16 games before being released Jan. 6.

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