Patriots to Face Giants in Super Bowl XLVI
by Greg Knopping on Jan 22, 2012 11:00 PM EST
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PrintWell, in two weeks, the New England Patriots will be involved in either one of the biggest revenge stories in NFL history, or one of the biggest nightmares.
With the New York Giants defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime in the NFC Championship, it established Super Bowl XLVI as a rematch of the Super Bowl four years ago, when the 18-0 New England Patriots were upset by the underdog New York Giants.
The Patriots and the Giants will face off at 6:25 PM on February 5th, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
The Patriots have been on a long road to recovery ever since that loss four years ago. On that day, Patriots fans learned the hard way that the Lombardi trophy is a lot more important than an unblemished regular season record.
The 2011 Patriots are far from perfect. They lost three games, the most recent coming at the hands of these New York Giants in week 9But now (well in two weeks), they will get the chance to pull off the ultimate revenge story as they will take on the Giants in Super Bowl XLVI.
In the coming days, we'll continue to break down the Patriots' win over the Ravens in the AFC Championship, as well as the upcoming Super Bowl match-up with the New York Giants. For now, feel free to use this post to continue to discuss the Patriots' win as well as your initial thoughts on the Giants game.
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what scares me most
is that the proven way to beat the Patriots is a good pass rush, and the Giants definately have that
But much like the Pats defense looks a better than the regular season
So does their pass rush.
True
But i think Brady after his turd today will try look at the film fix his mistakes and attack the giants def. Ravens defense is as good as the giants if not better.
Really needs to stop making some silly throws
2 ints today and 1 against DEN, all looked bad and avoidable really.
Much better
They have a stout pass rush, but they don’t have Ed Reed or even Lardarius Webb in the secondary. If everyone wants to talk about the Patriots’ horrible “31st!” ranking, let’s not forget the Giants are ranked 27th by that same mark.
Can I Scream?
Not to mention
Pats were 15th points against, while the Giants were 25th points against.
Completely disregard
the first 14 games the Giants played on defense. I know, I know, how can you do that? Stick around for Willfass’s “Ask A Giants Fan” and IF you have an open mind, and understand a little more football than the average bear, you will see why when some fine individuals explain the details.
CONGRATULATIONS PATRIOTS and their fans. A great game today, a great win despite Brady not playing his best. In that, I would take much confidence. Because as we know, when TB is on his game he is REALLY hard to beat.
I am so looking forward to conversing with you boys over the next two weeks.
I know how it will go: There will be alot of you that I have great banter with. I call these people the level-headed-respect-your-opponent-we-both-belong-to-be-here-we-will-learn-about-each-others-team-it-will-be-a-good-game-crew. To the rest of you who say the Giants are: lucky-to-be-here-got-the-last-game-gifted-the-Packers-were-rusty-you-beat-nobody-good-crew……. We will have a much less enjoyable two weeks.
THE SUPER BOWL YEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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Also don't discount the Pats Defense, OR their running game. They are both greatly improved compared to much of the regular season.
;)
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Oh I won't.
I saw BJGE today, and not only that, but how and when he was used and I was VERY impressed.
The defense too. I will not be thinking about any yardage based ranking, believe me. It’s how many friggin points you give up
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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Absolutely.
And turnovers…
I know your defense can get sacks. I’ll leave my questions when you put up your thread. No doubt this game will be a great rematch.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
I'm so happy it's us again
So much more exciting than Pats Niners or Giants Ravens
But I am already worried….
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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Lets leave the questions for later.
Lets all just enjoy that we both are in the superbowl once again. :)
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
As an old sailor.
I’m onboard with this. :-)
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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You ride the mood bro...
And see where the convo takes you, ya know?
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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No doubt bro
You’ll see me get snarky any time I see “the Giants got lucky.” But you will NEVER see me disparage your team no matter how much abuse I take about the Giants. Like Broadway Joe….
I gaurantee it.
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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Well, you can always counter with
The Pats getting lucky.
Giants have been playing great
i’m not sure you can deny they got “the breaks” their way tonight, but they played well enough to win. Pretty much shut down the Niners in the second half. They certainly haven’t “gotten lucky” to be where they are.
When you are good, you get lucky.
Just like Lee Evans not securing a TD or Cundif missing a kick.
Your boys were better, breaks or not.
They are pointless IMO, in an analysis of our two teams and lead a conversation nowhere.
You WILL NEVER read a comment from a fan that says; “you are right, my team is lucky to be here and is inferior to your team because of it.”
Trust me…. I’m with the government. :-)
The truth. The REAL voice of reason
LIAR!
o.o
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
I get it
Because of injuries, you “weren’t the same” on defense.
You could say the same about this unit, that just got Brandon Spikes and Patrick Chung back after seven weeks of inactivity. So if you wanted to cherry-pick defensive stats, let’s throw away the second half of the Giants game (you know, the one we didn’t give up any points until after Chung and Spikes left with injuries) and the seven weeks thereafter. Suddenly, we don’t look so bad either!
Can I Scream?
Oh boy....
Enjoy the night.
You won’t see me qualifying your defense. But I’m ready for it from you and your brethren, cause that’s what so many of us do.
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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Adam relax.
We have been saying what he just said about our defense as well. We agree that our defenses are not what the stats seem.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
After watching Eli play tonight
He pisses me off sometimes while getting owned by the 49er defense. Now that they won, time for revenge!
Boy can he throw when in all kinds of weird positions!
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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Don't agree with the Pats being favored at all.
Giants have a more talented team. Their style and players seem tailor-made to stop the Patriots. And that’s just their defense vs NE’s offense. They also have extremely favorable matchups on the other side of the ball.
For the Pats to win, I think it will have to be ugly. Sorta like today, but with a little less offensive fail.
Not confident about this one at all.
I specializes in grammar fail.
WARGODS NEVER DIE!
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas casinos have made the New England Patriots favorites to win the Super Bowl thanks to their national following, a decade of winning and the playoff mystique of quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick.
In odds posted Sunday night by Cantor Gaming, the Patriots opened as three-point favorites over the New York Giants after New York beat San Francisco 20-17 in overtime in the NFC championship game, Race and Sports Director Mike Colbert said.
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Guarantee that won't be the final line
With pedigree being the driving force now, bookies will be digging deeper and looking more closely at the matchups over the next two weeks, and that line will float closer to even, if not all the way to the Giants.
by The Burning Scheyer Jersey on Jan 23, 2012 12:00 AM EST up reply actions
Vegas favoring has nothing to do with the better team.
Has to do with guessing how people perceive the teams. Patriots have better record- oh, they must be the favorite. Typically, homefield advantage is a 3 point advantage in Vegas, so the Patriots are essentially regarded as having homefield advantage. 3 points is nothing- just a way to get people to bet.
by Richard Hill on Jan 23, 2012 1:19 AM EST up reply actions
do you mean pats?
"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."
-Bill Belichick
there would be less stress playing SF since they are one dimensional.
NYG are multi dimensional. Manning and Cruz will be dangerous.
I hope BB doesn’t do those 4th and 2 again unless it is do or die situation
Patriots OL better play the NYG’s defense tougher.
he was there mopping up sometimes.
flac might have been avoiding him and going for inhegdibo
"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick
The person I fear most (Eli aside) is Victor Cruz.
The Pats can contain the run, they did so today. But against the pass with a playmaker like Cruz? /shudders
Don’t ever wrestle with a pig. You’ll both get dirty, but the pig will enjoy it.
1 Cor 13:13
THANK YOU!!!!!
I swear I have been waiting years for Eli to get his due. Being on board from day one and watching the progression makes it all the more special.
Especially coming from fans who get top see just about the best QB I have ever seen. And I am old enough to remember Montana, Marino, Elway, etc very well.
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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thing i remember about marino was his super quick release. made it very difficult for defenses to get to him
Yeah, no doubt.
Nobody ever sacked him. In a game where receivers could get mugged all over the field he could find the open man before anybody got close.
It’s almost a shame he never won it all because as time goes by…. that will cause people to overlook him
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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I don't know if you could've said he was elite before this season
But he has proven it now.
It's been a steady progression, agreed.
But so many people just focus on the negative. And not just with Eli. It’s an epidemic with sports fans.
Like Flacco. I have said, and will continue to say that he is an excellent QB. And he is young and still developing. His career arc is pointing up as he wins alot of games. Including playoff games.
Who wouldn’t want a developing QB who already has helped his team win 4 road playoff games?
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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I may never buy Eli as technically good as Peyton and Brady and Brees and Rodgers
But I can’t deny the man is clutch and does not flinch.
"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick
Yeah the eye test
assignes style points with these guys, and Eli will come in last in style points on that list of QB’s you present
The truth. The REAL voice of reason
Let's hope Brady and the gang can complete the redemption tour!
My father is a huge Giants fan and we watch football together almost every Sunday. I have been reminded of the 07 SB loss almost every sunday for the last 4 years. I really hope the Pats can get it done so I have some ammunition of my own, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll get to stop hearing about that loss and that catch!
you bet man! I have had to relive that moment through verbal accounts a million times. The Worst part about it is when the Pats beat the Giants in the last game of the season to go 16-0 my dad said the Giants will meet the Pats in the SB and win. At the time I thought he was crazy…
by LizardKing12 on Jan 22, 2012 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
Your Dad said that?
WOW
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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Hilarious
In Gronk’s postgame interview, he was asked if he was scared having to go into the lockerroom for a few minutes for his injury. His reply, "Nah I was jus’ chillin’ "
Normally I would not have a team watch the media
but all there is gonna be is repeats of ’07. So watch. And motivate them to never have to feel that way again, or even for the first time.
I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it
Taking care of family business this season
2005: Lost in the playoffs to the Broncos (AVENGED)
2006: Lost in the playoffs to the Colts (will be playing the superbowl in Peyton’s house. Consider this AVENGED)
2007: Lost in the superbowl to the Giants (TBD)
2008: Brady out for season (Pats beat Pollard’s team – AVENGED)
2009: Lost in the playoffs to Baltimore (AVENGED)
2010: Upset by the Jets (Swept the season series, second win embarrassed them and pretty much ended their season, likely spelling the end of the Sanchez era. AVENGED)
by j-ace on Jan 23, 2012 12:13 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I have been thinking about the prospects of this Revenge tour since the playoffs took shape this year. It could be the best storyline of any playoff ever.
It would be if it weren’t for the fact that this re-match has just re-ignited all that talk about that game that did not happen. The Pats may be the favorites in Vegas, but I am sitting here watching NFL Gameday Final, and all they are doing is slobbering all over Eli.
But you know what- fine… let them slobber. Brady and company can have some bulletin board material
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
The slobbering is deserved, no?
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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Yes and no. Are the Giants a very good team, yes. Did they beat the Patriots this year? Also yes. But are they head and shoulders a better team than the Pats? Hell no.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
He helped pull out a win against a tough niners defense.
I think he deserves to get talked about.
And We’ll see who the better team is on Sunday. Can’t rule out the Giants.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
It is not the being talked about that bugs me. Really, it isn’t- Eli played well today- better than Brady on this day. It is more the fact that they are acting like the Giants are so much better than the Patriots. That bothers me- if Bellichick wanted bulletin board material for his team, I would suggest about 10 minutes of Gameday Final. I am not ruling out the Giants… but I will not rule out the Patriots either.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
Acting like? How so?
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Don't worry about it.
Both teams will get their due. And if more guys seem to think the Giants will win the so what?
There is NO ONE who doesn’t respect your team. you QB. your coach, defense, etc…
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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And if they do thewy are haters or idiots
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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Further, this is not about whether or not Eli is good- which I will give. It is completely about the fact that you have two teams here… a 13-3 team and a 9-7 team, and the commentators are confusing the former and the latter. You do not win 15 games by not being good. That does not happen by accident- Please recall that the Giants are a pass interference call in the waning minutes of the Patriots game away from not being in these playoffs at all.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
So you want them to slobber over Brady and the pats
and have espn ignore what eli and the team did against the niners?
There is no explanation for this hatred…. pats will get their fair share in due time.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
No. I more expected the view on the coming Super Bowl to be a little more even handed. But it is what it is.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
The pats had some talk after they beat the ravens. Now let espn talk about the giants.
Then they can talk about the matchups. I think you are over-reacting.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Not watching ESPN- am watching Gameday Final on NFL network, and they are discussing both games and specifically their discussion of the Super Bowl matchup.. Perhaps I am just being a touch over-sensitive.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
yeah. lol
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
You are, chill my man
And if you see the Giants getting more respect there is a good chance it will be because the media likes that angle of the story. Nothing more
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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and will further piss brady...
never mind. media? Please talk more about Eli? :-)
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
TWO WEEKS DUDE
oh my God, take some shit instride and roll with it!
It’s not even MONDAY
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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Well that is not the question
Save that bro. We will all get to that.
Is the Eli credit deserved?
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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He said yes. :P
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
woops! "She"
:)
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Don't know if 2006 can be considered avenged...
…if the Pats lose in front of Indy fans, it’s just going to be all the better for them.
I don’t think so. I think there is an irony to the hated Patriots playing Peyton’s little brother in the house that he built, but I don’t see it as retribution.
But then again, I think that things are pretty much even with the Colts- the Pats have had their wins against them, and vice versa. I think 2006 was the retribution.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
I mean giants gettin beat tbd
by alweezy61 on Jan 23, 2012 12:17 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Yaa that day a part of me left after seeing them destroy every opoenent in 07 I took the sb for advantage now we will win it like they did but ours is called the patriot way .
by alweezy61 on Jan 23, 2012 12:34 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Congrats!
Hey guys! Falcons fan here! I just wanted to say congrats for making it to the big game again. You guys deserve it for being dedicated fans (unlike my city down here). Brady is already one of the greatest ever and is further justifying his place at the top of the list of the greatest qbs to ever play. You guys and your team are a class act. I hope one day that Matt Ryan and the falcons can achieve this success. Best of luck in the super bowl and gooooo FALCONS!!!!
by dirtybird in ak on Jan 23, 2012 12:33 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I always liked Ryan. Reminds me of Manning in a way.
Potential wise……
I like the falcons a lot. Hope they go further into the playoffs next year.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Thanks man I hope so too.
by dirtybird in ak on Jan 23, 2012 12:53 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
What's got you down
on your fellow Atlantians?
Appreciate the kind words
very classy, good luck to you guys as well.
This is so awesome.
I so called this back in September!
http://www.overthemonster.com/2011/9/17/2431666/game-151-for-the-split
about halfway down there is a discussion about superbowl picks.
I think this is good. The Giants are dangerous, but can make a lot of mistakes. If the Pats play a sound game offensively they will win.
John Lackey: Boston hates you
How many mistakes have the Giants made in the last 5 games?
Check that out and then respond
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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Last 9 games
the pats defense only gave up 7 or less points in 7 of those 9 games.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
:P
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
AHHHHHHHH, TRUTH????
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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2nd half. Forgot to mention that. -_____-
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Oh, facts fail :-)
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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Especially in the playoffs. :P
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
WOW
That is fucking awesome. I had no idea….
I will be checking out the Pats last several games but that is…. WOW
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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I mean in the second half
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Forgot to mention that. -____-
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
For the record
The explanation came from Michael Signora, NFL vice president of football communications, who told NFL.com and NFL Network why the game wasn’t stopped for a review.
“The ruling on the field of an incomplete pass was confirmed by the Instant Replay assistant, correctly, and as a result, there was no need to stop the game,” Signora wrote. “… The receiver did not get his second foot down in the end zone with possession, and as a result, it was an incomplete pass.”
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It was reviewed – end of story
PostGame Reaction
I was hoping the 49ers would have been able to curb their miscues to face us in the SB… but things don’t always work out that way. _;
The Giants won earlier this year, mostly due to their physicality and pressure against Brady. I noticed today that Green-Ellis had a lot of success against Baltimore, and NYG’s defense isn’t as good as Baltimore’s. In order for Brady to have any success against New York’s defense, they have to establish the run. If the Giants have to respect the run, Brady won’t get the same level of pass rush as opposed to him trying to pass 40 times, which means their typical high-powered offense will work the way it should unlike today’s game.
Although Baltimore has a better overall defense
NYG has a much better pass rush.
Also, Brady not making terrible decisions with the football would really help the offense – Would have 4 interceptions if 2 weren’t called back for penalties.
It's not about deciding
“who has the better overall defense.” It’s about matchups.
I suggest letting this win sink in, check out some Giants stuff, let that digest, then comment.
But….in this instant EVERYTHING culture, I’m sure there won’t be much of this. :-)
"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson
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It sounds like you want us to let this sink in
and them admit the Giants are the best team ever?
by furiousd on Jan 23, 2012 2:25 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
no... he is more classy than that.
And I do mean that sincerely. He has been classy here so lets all be classy back.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Not wanting to not be classy
I love nothing better than a respectful back and forth, but I’m just putting up a mirror to what I am reading from tommy d.
I dont think he means to let the win sink as if saying that the giants will beat us.
I think he is saying to let it sink in, and then get some information on the giants since the poster he responded to said something he disagreed with. he has been classy here, so I dont think he meant any ill will. I think your just reading into it wrong.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Appreciate that Jack
I do, and I will read him respectfully, and hopefully engage respectfully. And I hear what you(and he) are saying, but perhaps because he is posting at an alarming rate over here and challenging in a passive/aggressive way, i get a bit riled. Maybe it’s my own noise, but that’s how I read it. Anyway, forget it, hope we have a good couple of weeks, and hey, what the heck do I care if a Giants fan is confident and excited, right?
thats the spirit. XD
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Also, B Spikes:
Early in the fourth quarter, the Patriots second-year middle linebacker was looking to make a play on a handoff to Baltimore running back Ray Rice and got absolutely trucked by fullback Vonta Leach. Unfazed, Spikes picked himself off the ground and, on the very next play, made a spectacular one-handed interception, picking off a pass down the middle of the field from Joe Flacco at the Patriots 31.
"I just took my normal reads," said Spikes. "I was responsible for the tight end going vertical and I turned into the play and the ball was right there. I just wanted to make a play and I was able to. I was fortunate to hold on to it, it was a tough catch…
“It’s just great. As a man, you’re measured when you get knocked down, how you respond after you get knocked down. On that pick — actually the play before — Leach had done a great job — my respect to him, he knocked me on my butt. And the next play, I was able to make the play on the ball. It just felt great. You just gotta respond when you get knocked down on the ground.”
Meant no disrespect.
And I am confident in the Giants ability to beat any team. I also know that the Giants are not playing the Colts in Indy, it’s the Pats. A championship caliber team every year for the last decade who just had a great season and overcame alot of adversity.
I subscribe to coach Coughlin’s message this year of “respect all fear none.”
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I like Coughlin.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
The thing about the Giants pass rush though
Is that they play with such good leverage and don’t completely sell out to rush the passer so are still decent in the run game too..
I don't know why Patriots fans are surprised at being small favorites
13-3 #1 seed against 9-7 #4 seed. I won’t be surprised if by game time its 50/50 though. I think you guys just have bad memories of ’07 and being the favorite lol.
Gonna be a tough game. Both have franchise QB’s, offensive weapons, and defenses that are playing well.
Offensively for the Patriots, Gronk’s injury could be a problem, high ankle sprain at least—-looked like from the replay. Two weeks aside that might make it difficult for him even if he does play.
Should be an interesting game, hope its as close as the ones today.
In the end, here’s a neutral observer pulling for the Giants. Hard to go against a team that knocked off the NFC’s top two seeds.
Thank you Broncos for such a fantastic year! Thank you for coming together as a TEAM! Thank you for giving us a reason to believe again! I love you guys!!!
Thanks, Bronco Mike
Regarding Gronkowski’s injury, he did return to the game after being in the locker room for only three minutes of game time. A sprain indeed, but it’s looking like a relatively minor one by the looks of it. Thank God for the bye to try to get everyone healthy (again).
It was a pleasure interacting with MHR twice this year and I’m sure we’ll be seeing much, much more of the Broncos in the coming seasons.
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Bad memories indeed
Even though only 7 players from 2007 are still on the team, they need to replay video again and again from that Superbowl:
- Brady being cocky about scoring more than 17 points
- Tyree catch
- OL line just getting dominated all game
- 4th and 11
Time to exorcise some demons....
- Brady- please keep your mouth shut- I loved you today for admitting that you sucked today- please stay humble and quiet for the next two weeks.
- I am trying to remind myself that all of the significant players in that catch other than Eli will only be at the Super Bowl if they buy tickets. (I also regret to inform you that a new uni has not aided Asante’s tackling skills).
- This one makes me shudder a little- some of the same players are still around.
- BB- if this choice comes up again, for the love of God kick a field goal!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
have to give some credit to Eli and 49rs defense..
they hit him a ton…all game….even far into OT. DIdn’t let it get to him. Never liked him, but respect him more.
that 49rs defense sure is impressive.
anyways…go pats.
Definitely- I live just south of Philly, so I get to see a lot of Giants games (not just the two against the Eagles, but a lot of times they will be on if the game is a different time from the Eagles), so I have had the chance to watch Eli develop. He is much more poised now than he was before and not only has the raw talent, but makes good decisions- he isn’t running 20 yards backwards on a sack anymore, or making so many bad throws.,He is coming into his own as an elite qb- one that I respect on the same level I respect his brother.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
It's all been coming together
And again, I appreciate the kudos for my favorite player, especially from a Brady fan and I mean that sincerely.
The biggest difference this year is his footwork. That has brought together so many of the already great attributes that Eli has.
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Eli is a very good qb combined with great receivers
and yes as most here will agree, magic feet. When Vince gets his paws on that jersey, for the love of god pull him down. I have a feeling this game will play out almost exactly like 07 with one difference its going to be the defense of NE that gets the win on a last min sack
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