Intentional Upset: Perfect No More
February 3rd, 2008 at 10:26 pmBy Chris
19-0? No sir. Not this year.
The New York Giants, led by an incredible defensive performance and an Eli Manning that came of age, defied the odds and beat the until-then, unbeaten New England Patriots in a Super Bowl for the ages… and perhaps the biggest upset ever.
Final score:
New York – 17
New England – 14
After both teams scored on their opening drive, the scoreboard remained blank until the 4th quarter. That’s right, powered by an incredible pass rush that absolutely smacked the NFL MVP around the field for five hard sacks and over 20 knockdowns, the Giants defense played an incredible game and did something no team had done all season: render the Patriots attack meaningless.
The game was decided when Manning hit Plaxico Burress with a cheeky 13-yard fade touchdown pass with 35 seconds remaining. When the Pats got the ball back, they couldn’t do what they had done their past three Super Bowl visits: score on their final drive to snatch victory from the other team (all three of their wins were by three points).
Tomorrow, we’ll be here with a lot more coverage, but for now, congratulations New York. You deserve it.
We borrowed our lead image from Boston.com. Good stuff.
February 4th, 2008 at 4:23 am
What was up with Belichump at the end of the game, running off before Eli could take that last knee? Didn’t want the TV audience to see him crying? Maybe he bet too much on the over and wanted to get out of town before Fat Tony and his boys could catch up with him.
February 4th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!!! Belichick showed his true character by walking off the field a tad early. “I’m taking my ball and going home” Wah wah wah! I ****ing love this. Best day EVER for me as an NFL fan!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats G-men!!! And enjoy your team’s incredible but not surprising victory Mr. Utter!!! I ****ING LOVE IT!!!!
February 4th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Oh yeah, another win for the SEC!
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