"the Giants will win" - Me, Friday, February 1st, 2008
Remember this little day last week when everyone started calling me insane? Who's laughing now world?
Three short days after this fateful prediction, I, and the New York Giants, stand atop the world as the kings of I-Told-You-So Mountain. And they did it exactly as I predicted it would be. The Giants debilitating pass rush brought Tom Brady to his knees, forced him to make the worst throws of the season, and reveal his status as a mortal man. The Giants stepped it up when it mattered on offense. Manning played the drive of his life with two minutes to go, hitting David Tyree with the play of the decade, and then Plaxico Burress for the go-ahead touchdown with half a minute left.
Sure, the Pats had time left, we'd seen it before, with 35 seconds left, it was Tom Brady's to lose. Not this time New England faithful. The second Manning found Burress in the end zone this one was over, and the Giants defense let them know it.
First down - Deep pass broken up
Second down - Sacked for loss of ten
Third down - Deep pass broken up
Fourth down - Deep pass broken up
Checkmate
The biggest upset of the season? Undoubtedly. Biggest upset of the past 10 or 15 years? Definitely. Biggest upset in NFL history? Probably. That's just how great this was, and the game was just good enough to make it absolutely amazing.
New York Giants are the Super Bowl Champions.
The New England Patriots are 18-1.
Believe it.
Showing posts with label Super Bowl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Super Bowl. Show all posts
Monday, February 4, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
That's right gents, the greatest spectacle in all of sports is but TWO DAYS AWAY. I know what you're thinking, "Gee golly, I sure do like those commercials, but I really wanna cheer for a team this year. Who's the right call Andrew?" Fear not friends, I am here for you.
This year the biggest stage in football features the dynastic New England Patriots, striving for the untouchable 19-0 record, will engage in vicious concussion-inducing fanfare with the underdog, suddenly unbeatable New York Giants. Though there really is nothing new about either of these teams making a title appearance considering each has been in the play-off mix consistently for the past few years, the game is made intriguing by the storylines behind it. Has Eli Manning finally evolved into one of the game's elite passers? Will Brady be hindered by his ankle? Is this the biggest upset in the history of the game yet to happen?
Yes, no, and maybe. Let's dive deeper.
Obviously, the Patriots passing game is the fuel that runs the fire, though they have been running the ball nicely the past few weeks. Expect neither to result in great success against a Giants D that's seen more than it's share of trials the last few weeks. Stopping Brett Favre and Tony Romo isn't an easy task. The Giants defense is ready for the biggest offensive weapon in the history of the game, bank on it.
But can the offense keep up with the points the Patriots do score? Again, I say to you, yes. Eli Manning has been flawless in recent weeks and it seems silly to think that the Patriots will keep him in check when they had trouble doing that just one month ago. Plaxico Burress has never been hotter and he smoked one of the best corners in the game last week. Cap it with a bruising running game, and suddenly the Patty Cakes are in for a bigger fight than most anticipate.
Here's how I see it, the Giants are underdogs for a reason. They already lost to the Pats once, have lost six more games than them, and haven't got the record-breaking credentials. But in football, it all comes down to the expression made famous by Chris Berman. "That's why they play the games." It's why the Giants beat the Packers, it's why the Chargers beat the Colts, and it's why upsets happen every single day of NFL action.
Most importantly, it's why the Giants will win, 35-31.
*Dramatic Ending*
This year the biggest stage in football features the dynastic New England Patriots, striving for the untouchable 19-0 record, will engage in vicious concussion-inducing fanfare with the underdog, suddenly unbeatable New York Giants. Though there really is nothing new about either of these teams making a title appearance considering each has been in the play-off mix consistently for the past few years, the game is made intriguing by the storylines behind it. Has Eli Manning finally evolved into one of the game's elite passers? Will Brady be hindered by his ankle? Is this the biggest upset in the history of the game yet to happen?
Yes, no, and maybe. Let's dive deeper.
Obviously, the Patriots passing game is the fuel that runs the fire, though they have been running the ball nicely the past few weeks. Expect neither to result in great success against a Giants D that's seen more than it's share of trials the last few weeks. Stopping Brett Favre and Tony Romo isn't an easy task. The Giants defense is ready for the biggest offensive weapon in the history of the game, bank on it.
But can the offense keep up with the points the Patriots do score? Again, I say to you, yes. Eli Manning has been flawless in recent weeks and it seems silly to think that the Patriots will keep him in check when they had trouble doing that just one month ago. Plaxico Burress has never been hotter and he smoked one of the best corners in the game last week. Cap it with a bruising running game, and suddenly the Patty Cakes are in for a bigger fight than most anticipate.
Here's how I see it, the Giants are underdogs for a reason. They already lost to the Pats once, have lost six more games than them, and haven't got the record-breaking credentials. But in football, it all comes down to the expression made famous by Chris Berman. "That's why they play the games." It's why the Giants beat the Packers, it's why the Chargers beat the Colts, and it's why upsets happen every single day of NFL action.
Most importantly, it's why the Giants will win, 35-31.
*Dramatic Ending*
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Random Thoughts of Boredom
Since anything noteworthy in the sports world has refused to happen lately, today's edition of OVERTIME is dedicated to tiny little thoughts regarding some tiny little happenings.
First off, let us remember this day, when 41 years ago the Green Bay Packers, led by quarterback Bart Starr and legendary coach Vince Lombardi, defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10 to win the very first Super Bowl. Since then the Packers have won the title twice more (and are in contention for another this year) and the Chiefs have another. That's right, 41 years of elongated halftimes and hilarious commercials. Here's to football!
LeBron James was caught speeding this past December 30th on his 23rd birthday. I'd hardly care except for the fact that he was going 36 miles over the 65 mph speed limit. Yes kids, 101 miles per hour. The NBA superstud then replied, when interviewed, "It's not a big deal to me." It's all clear to me now, LeBron James is the reason there are 45 bajillion car crashes a second (I can't be bothered to check, watch an AllState commercial).
Finally, I think it's time we all give Terrell Owens props for finding his feminine side. Following the Cowboy's crushing loss to the G-Men of New York City, Owens responded to allegations against teammate Tony Romo by bursting into tears and defending his quarterback. Too bad the writers are on strike, I wanted to see it when they give T.O. the oscar.
Hope you enjoyed these thoughts. If you didn't, tell someone in the sports world to get cracking on something interesting.
First off, let us remember this day, when 41 years ago the Green Bay Packers, led by quarterback Bart Starr and legendary coach Vince Lombardi, defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10 to win the very first Super Bowl. Since then the Packers have won the title twice more (and are in contention for another this year) and the Chiefs have another. That's right, 41 years of elongated halftimes and hilarious commercials. Here's to football!
LeBron James was caught speeding this past December 30th on his 23rd birthday. I'd hardly care except for the fact that he was going 36 miles over the 65 mph speed limit. Yes kids, 101 miles per hour. The NBA superstud then replied, when interviewed, "It's not a big deal to me." It's all clear to me now, LeBron James is the reason there are 45 bajillion car crashes a second (I can't be bothered to check, watch an AllState commercial).
Finally, I think it's time we all give Terrell Owens props for finding his feminine side. Following the Cowboy's crushing loss to the G-Men of New York City, Owens responded to allegations against teammate Tony Romo by bursting into tears and defending his quarterback. Too bad the writers are on strike, I wanted to see it when they give T.O. the oscar.
Hope you enjoyed these thoughts. If you didn't, tell someone in the sports world to get cracking on something interesting.
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