Wow! We caught the last 10 or so minutes of this game (radio in the car, and then actually saw the last few minutes on someone's TV) and it was extremely exciting. If I'm not otherwise loyal to a particular team, I'm always a sucker for the underdog, so of course I was going for the Giants. I'm really happy they won. What a crazy upset. Eli Manning somehow getting away from the pass rush and getting that throw off to David Tyree, and Tyree's amazing, ridiculous, gravity-defying catch -- that was awesome.
Alexander, who didn't grow up playing or watching American football, suddenly became a Patriots fan during this ten minutes, which was interesting. I mean, I've heard of Johnny-come-latelys coming out of the woodwork at the last minute when a team starts winning a lot, but come ON. "Yeah, babe! I'm a Patriots fan!" He said. When he was unable to name a single player on the team aside from Tom Brady, I decided he was probably not one of your more serious aficionados. When the radio announcer mentioned a player, he said, "Walker! See, Walker! That's my favorite player." Tell me his other name," I said. "I don't worry about that. I just concentrate on the game. How many downs do they get again?" Later we found out his name is really Wes Welker. I mean, not knowing your favorite player's name, that could happen to anyone.
Anyway, the Patriots won three Superbowls from 2001-2005. The last time the Giants won was 1991. So, yay Giants. And it's pretty cool, that the Dolphins are still the only team to go all the way undefeated.
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I just have one thing to say...the Giants should have been the Packers...but since it was the Giants..I am happy for them...the superbowl is so tough when your team isn't there...groan.. ;)
Yeah, if you are a Packers fan, this would have been a bit heartbreaking. It IS tough when your team isn't in the Superbowl...how about when your team doesn't make the playoffs for like 10 years? Now THAT's tough.
that's how i felt about the game -- ended up rooting for the giants (tho normally i wouldn't). great escape by eli and subsequent throw/catch. decided early on that i don't like the patriots/tom brady...
btw, congrats on your news! your bro had let me know and i meant to comment earlier but somehow didn't get around to it. i don't know if you recall, but we met (had dinner) when we (your brother, my co-worker, and i) were in so cal. i think it's been about 2 years ago (?). just thought i'd mention it (who is this "si-person" anyway?). :-)
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