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traininvain · #1 Post by **traininvain** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:05 pm

....One Giant loss!

The New York Giants are Super Bowl Champions!

SportsFan68 · #2 Post by **SportsFan68** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:07 pm

traininvain wrote:....One Giant loss!

The New York Giants are Super Bowl Champions!

What an awesome game!

The Giants defensive line should win the MVP.

I bet Petyton helped from the stands!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats, TiV!

ne1410s · #3 Post by **ne1410s** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:08 pm

Congrats to the Giants!

ne1410s · #4 Post by **ne1410s** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:12 pm

Half of the Peyton males have Super Bowl rings!

gsabc · #5 Post by **gsabc** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:13 pm

Even had the Patriots managed to pull it out, they weren't the better team tonight. No idea what happened to the O-line of the Pats, or to Brady for that matter. Even when he had the time, he was off target more often than not.

Congrats to the Giants. Better play calling on both sides of the ball, better execution, better improvisation when it counted. That's how you win games.

TheCalvinator24 · #6 Post by **TheCalvinator24** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:22 pm

Maybe now all the "greatest team of all-time" talk will go away.

Actually, you can scratch the maybe.

KillerTomato · #7 Post by **KillerTomato** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:22 pm

gsabc wrote:No idea what happened to the O-line of the Pats, or to Brady for that matter. Even when he had the time, he was off target more often than not.

Simple. He simply showed that he's an average quarterback. His stats look good only because he's had receivers who can run after they catch a 2 yard pass. As for the long ball, he's weak as hell, and only has had success when he's got a receiver (like Moss) who can run under his airballs.

Shut down the receivers, you automatically shut down Brady.

BackInTex · #8 Post by **BackInTex** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:32 pm

Smart of the Giants to use the same defensive signals they used the last time they played the Pats, but with slightly different meanings. Really confused the Pat's o-line, and Brady.

Appa23 · #9 Post by **Appa23** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:08 am

Just goes to show that the Super Bowl is a much tougher game if you can't video the opposing team's walkthrough practice.

NellyLunatic1980 · #10 Post by **NellyLunatic1980** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:48 am

peacock2121 · #11 Post by **peacock2121** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:00 am

I loved the whole game.

earendel · #12 Post by **earendel** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:01 am

KillerTomato wrote:
gsabc wrote:No idea what happened to the O-line of the Pats, or to Brady for that matter. Even when he had the time, he was off target more often than not.

Simple. He simply showed that he's an average quarterback. His stats look good only because he's had receivers who can run after they catch a 2 yard pass. As for the long ball, he's weak as hell, and only has had success when he's got a receiver (like Moss) who can run under his airballs.

Shut down the receivers, you automatically shut down Brady.

I'm wondering how long it will be before someone starts blaming Brady's shoulder or ankle for the loss. That should be a non-starter - the Giants' O-line deserves much credit for knocking him on his derriere frequently.

#13 Post by **eyégor** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:25 am

gsabc wrote:No idea what happened to the O-line of the Pats, or to Brady for that matter. Even when he had the time, he was off target more often than not.

What happened to Brady was 5 sacks, 12 knockdowns vs 3 & 4 for Manning. You can't concentrate as well when you listen fore footsteps, no matter how good you are. The O-line - just outplayed.

KillerTomato wrote:Simple. He simply showed that he's an average quarterback. His stats look good only because he's had receivers who can run after they catch a 2 yard pass. As for the long ball, he's weak as hell, and only has had success when he's got a receiver (like Moss) who can run under his airballs.

Shut down the receivers, you automatically shut down Brady.

I think this is overly simplistic. Brady did better this year because he had better (much better) receivers. But can anyone other than a Pats fan even name who the Pats receivers were over the past 7 years when they won 3 SBs?

earendel wrote: I'm wondering how long it will be before someone starts blaming Brady's shoulder or ankle for the loss. That should be a non-starter - the Giants' O-line deserves much credit for knocking him on his derriere frequently.

This is a tangent, but I don't think Manning should be the MVP. Since no one defensive player stood out (other than maybe Matthews) I think it should have been Tyree. Had a TD catch & if he didn't make that spectacular catch, we would still have the greatest ever debate.

PS: I bet that champagne was particularly tasty in Miami last night.

minimetoo26 · #14 Post by **minimetoo26** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:31 am

eyégor wrote: PS: I bet that champagne was particularly tasty in Miami last night.

Someone actually got Mercury Morris to speak in an interview last night. I wasn't a big Dolphins fan back then (but I still remember the name of the boy in my second grade class who always wore a Dolphins hat!), but I think the 49ers are the greatest 18-1 team ever.

So. There.

#15 Post by **eyégor** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:51 am

minimetoo26 wrote:
eyégor wrote: PS: I bet that champagne was particularly tasty in Miami last night.
Someone actually got Mercury Morris to speak in an interview last night. I wasn't a big Dolphins fan back then (but I still remember the name of the boy in my second grade class who always wore a Dolphins hat!), but I think the 49ers are the greatest 18-1 team ever.

So. There.

Hey!

How about da Barezzzzzzzzzzzz of 85???

ne1410s · #16 Post by **ne1410s** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:59 am

Hey!

How about da Barezzzzzzzzzzzz of 85???

Hey! is right. I really don't know if they were the greatest team of all time--although many writers say they were--but, they did have the greatest season of all time. There has not been a Super Bowl winner since 1986 that the 85 Bears would not have destroyed....memories is all I gots.

minimetoo26 · #17 Post by **minimetoo26** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:59 am

eyégor wrote:
minimetoo26 wrote:
eyégor wrote: PS: I bet that champagne was particularly tasty in Miami last night.
Someone actually got Mercury Morris to speak in an interview last night. I wasn't a big Dolphins fan back then (but I still remember the name of the boy in my second grade class who always wore a Dolphins hat!), but I think the 49ers are the greatest 18-1 team ever.

So. There.
Hey!

How about da Barezzzzzzzzzzzz of 85???

I have to admit to some bias, having been a huge 49ers fan when I watched football. And, believe it or not, I had to attend a BABY SHOWER at this little old spinster's house during the Super Bowl of the 85 Bears! You know she had one tiny TV in that house and it wasn't on and it was a family obligation and AAAGGGHHHH!!! How could someone be so clueless, unless they wanted to make doubly sure no males would crash their little coffee klatsch?!?!

The things we do for family.....

CharlesFoxSingers · #18 Post by **CharlesFoxSingers** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:07 am

We're the Bears Shufflin' Crew.
Shufflin' on down, doin' it for you.
We're so bad we know we're good.
Blowin' your mind like we knew we would.
You know we're just struttin' for fun
Struttin' our stuff for everyone.
We're not here to start no trouble.
We're just here to do the Super Bowl Shuffle.

Well, they call me Sweetness,
and I like to dance.
Runnin' the ball is like makin' romance
We've had the goal since training camp
To give Chicago a Super Bowl Champ.
And we're not doing this because we're greedy.
The Bears are doin' it to feed the needy.
We didn't come here to look for trouble,
We just came here to do
The Superbowl Shuffle.

This is Speedy Willie, and I'm world class.
I like runnin', but I love to get the pass.
I practice all day and dance all night,
I got to get ready for the Sunday fight.
Now I'm smooth as a chocolate swirl,
I dance a little funky, so watch me girl.
There's no one here that does it like me,
My Superbowl Shuffle will set you free.

I'm Samurai Mike. I stop 'em cold.
Part of the defense, big and bold.
I've been jammin' for quite a while,
Doin' what's right and settin' the style.
Give me a chance , I'll rock you good,
Nobody messin' in my neighborhood.
I didn't come here lookin' for trouble,
I just came to do the Superbowl Shuffle.

We're the Bears Shufflin' Crew.
Shufflin' on down, doin' it for you.
We're so bad we know we're good.
Blowin' your mind like we knew we would.
You know we're just struttin' for fun
Struttin' our stuff for everyone.
We're not here to start no trouble.
We're just here to do the Super Bowl Shuffle.

I'm the punky QB, known as McMahon.
When I hit the turf, I've got no plan.
I just throw my body all over the field.
I can't dance, but, I can throw the pill.
I motivate the cats, I like to tease.
I play so cool, I aim to please.
That's why you all got here on the double,
To catch me doin' the Superbowl Shuffle.

I'm mama's boy Otis, one of a kind.
The ladies all love me
For my body and my mind.
I'm slick on the floor as I can be.
But ain't no sucker gonna get past me.
Some guys are jealous
Of my style and class.
That's why some end up on their (bleep).
I didn't come here lookin' for trouble,
I just get down to the Superbowl Shuffle.

They say Jimbo is our man.
If he can't do it, I sure can.
This is Steve, and it's no wonder.
I run like lightnin', pass like thunder.
So bring on Atlanta, bring on Dallas.
This is for Mike and Papa Bear Halas.
I'm not here to feather this ruffle,
I just came here to do
The Superbowl Shuffle.

I'm L.A. Mike and I play it cool.
They don't sneak by me 'cause I'm no fool.
I fly on the field and get on down.
Everybody knows I don't mess around.
I can break 'em, shake 'em,
Any time of day.
I like to steal it and make 'em pay.
So please don't try to beat my hustle,
'Cause I'm just here to do
The Superbowl Shuffle.

We're the Bears Shufflin' Crew.
Shufflin' on down, doin' it for you.
We're so bad we know we're good.
Blowin' your mind like we knew we would.
You know we're just struttin' for fun
Struttin' our stuff for everyone.
We're not here to start no trouble.
We're just here to do the Super Bowl Shuffle.

The sackman's comin', I'm your man Dent.
If the quarterback's slow,
He's gonna get bent.
We stop the run, we stop the pass.
I like to dump guys on their (bleep).
We love to play for the world's best fans.
You better start makin'
Your Superbowl plans.
But don't get ready or go to any trouble,
Unless you practice
The Superbowl Shuffle.

It's Gary here, I'm Mr. Clean.
They call me "hit man"
Don't know what they mean.
They throw it long and watch me run.
I'm on my man, one on one.
Buddy's guys cover it down to the bone.
That's why they call us the 46 zone.
Come on everybody, let's scream and yell.
We're goin' to do the Shuffle,
Then ring your bell.

You're lookin' at the Fridge,
I'm the rookie.
I may be large, but I'm no dumb cookie.
You've seen me hit, you've seen me run.
When I kick and pass, we'll have more fun.
I can dance, you will see.
The others, they all learn from me.
I don't come here lookin' for trouble,
I just came here to do
The Superbowl Shuffle!

We're the Bears Shufflin' Crew.
Shufflin' on down, doin' it for you.
We're so bad we know we're good.
Blowin' your mind like we knew we would.
You know we're just struttin' for fun
Struttin' our stuff for everyone.
We're not here to start no trouble.
We're just here to do the Super Bowl Shuffle.

minimetoo26 · #19 Post by **minimetoo26** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:11 am

Okay, so THAT I didn't miss. One bit.

They sure loved the hype, those guys...

PlacentiaSoccerMom · #20 Post by **PlacentiaSoccerMom** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:16 am

eyégor wrote: This is a tangent, but I don't think Manning should be the MVP. Since no one defensive player stood out (other than maybe Matthews) I think it should have been Tyree. Had a TD catch & if he didn't make that spectacular catch, we would still have the greatest ever debate.

PS: I bet that champagne was particularly tasty in Miami last night.

Emma thought so too.

Manning did have the throw after it looked like everyone had knocked him down, but he broke away, threw far and gained crucial yards, when his team desperately needed them, towards the end of the game.

I obviously don't know a lot about football, but I think that Manning was steady and reliable throughout the game. He had a lot of pressure on him, but he seemed to come through when he needed to. Plus, I think that he was a sentimental pick for many, since he older brother was MVP the year before.

I was disappointed that there was no Disneyland commercial. Don't they do those any more?

Rexer25 · #21 Post by **Rexer25** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:23 am

One little remembered fact from the Bears' Super Bowl Shuffle...

The Bears' punter, Maury Buford, graduate of Texas Tech, didn't have any lines in the song, but may have had the most important part in the video. Why, you ask? Because his part was to "dance" at the end of the line and add...

MORE COWBELL!!!!

ne1410s · #22 Post by **ne1410s** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:23 am

How could someone be so clueless, unless they wanted to make doubly sure no males would crash their little coffee klatsch?!?!

The things we do for family.....

Lovely wife's paternal grandmother was losing it to say the least: one year during the SB, she stood up IN FRONT OF THE TV and started doing card tricks (at which she was very good). We politely asked her to wait until halftime at which time she had completely forgotten about her command performance. Grandma Opal. She played the piano by ear. "I can play Tiko Tiko and other classical pieces." RIP

minimetoo26 · #23 Post by **minimetoo26** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:27 am

ne1410s wrote:
How could someone be so clueless, unless they wanted to make doubly sure no males would crash their little coffee klatsch?!?!

The things we do for family.....
Lovely wife's paternal grandmother was losing it to say the least: one year during the SB, she stood up IN FRONT OF THE TV and started doing card tricks (at which she was very good). We politely asked her to wait until halftime at which time she had completely forgotten about her command performance. Grandma Opal. She played the piano by ear. "I can play Tiko Tiko and other classical pieces." RIP

I believe I would have enjoyed Grandma Opal immensely! Tiko Tiko is my kinda "classical" piece....

christie1111 · #24 Post by **christie1111** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:52 am

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote: I was disappointed that there was no Disneyland commercial. Don't they do those any more?

I saw it this morning on ABC during GMA.

ToLiveIsToFly · #25 Post by **ToLiveIsToFly** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:54 am

eyégor wrote:This is a tangent, but I don't think Manning should be the MVP. Since no one defensive player stood out (other than maybe Matthews) I think it should have been Tyree. Had a TD catch & if he didn't make that spectacular catch, we would still have the greatest ever debate.

Justin Tuck stood out. He disrupted everything the whole game.

Tyree only caught 3 balls. On both of the plays you're describing, he did make spectacular plays, but I'd argue that on both of them, Eli made even more spectacular ones - a perfect thread-the-needle pass on the TD or Tyree wouldn't have had a chance, and that escape on the last-drive throw.

I'd have given it to Tuck, but I have no problem with Eli. He was the only other plausible choice.

I can't wait to hear from my Grandad and Uncle when they get back from Arizona. They both got their season tickets in the Yale Bowl season.

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