My Love for Plaxico

Since Plaxico joined the Giants in 2005, I have both respected and loved him (as a fan does). He has always made great plays, worked hard, and been an incredible athlete. I felt that there was something classy & honorable, yet intense about Plaxico.

But for some reason when I started seeing Stevers, I started to receive disrespect from Stevers and his friends for my fandome of Burress. Instead, they thought I was a fool citing "his thuggery", his tendenacy to "give up on plays", and his behavior with the Steelers.

Through it all I stayed a fan and by his side. Although Stevers was pained and grimmaced when the subject came up, I never budged.

And now in 2007, playing almost all season with torn ligament in his ankle - and in many situations being the play-maker... he has man-ed up and played his heart out. You're damn straight.

SUPERBOWLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

The North East will be rocking the country in two weeks as the New England Patriots and the New York Giants head to the Superbowl to face-off each other for the THIRD TIME this year...

With the Patriots winning this match-up twice already (pre-season & week 17), can they beat the odds and do it a 3rd time?

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I can't wait!

Throw Your Heart Over the Wall and Your Body Will Follow

Tonight the Giants had more heart than Greenbay and are consequentially superbowl-bound. In a fist-clenching game, sitting on the floor as close to the TV as possible, I think I almost had a heart attack.

My first outrage was at the "incomplete pass" call on Burress during the last 2 minutes of the first half. The booth should have at least reviewed the play. The ground caused the ball to come loose. That should have been a complete pass on the 1 yard line.

The second outrage for me came when Tynes misseds the damn field goal with 8 minutes left in the half. Bejeezus.

The third pulse-stopper was during the interception-fumble resulting in a first down on the 20 for GB! That just seems wrong.

The fourth heart attack was the second missed field goal with 3 seconds to go. Are you kidding me???????

The fifth came when Eli called "tails". You ALWAYS call heads!

Fortunately it all worked out in the end. Fantastic job by the Giants. Beautiful throws, plays, and historic records broken (most consecutive wins on the road).

And we're going to the SUPERBOWL DARNIT!

Championship Day

It's time for all the trash talking to end, the press conferences to halt and for everyone to sit back and watch two great games.

Talent vs. Talent
I recently heard an interview with LTD and he said he wants everyone to see how San Diego has heart. When i think of a team with "big heart", San Diego is about as low on the list as they come. LTD's subtle indications throughout the year that he doesn't get along with Phillip Rivers doesn't really help the idea that the Chargers are one big loving family with heart.

And though most people probably see New England as a machine-like, super structured and talented team there is little room to add "big heart" to that concept as well

I think it will come down to the team with the most talent and with so many injuries on SD... well it will take big heart for SD to win.

Heart vs. Heart
If you want to talk about two teams with heart, this season the Packers and Brett Favre are a hard team to deny they have heart. Most people are shocked Brett isn't hobbling out on a cane, he's so old - and to watch him soar this season takes great personal strength.

And while during the regular season the Giants seemed to lack consistency - their post-season performance as well as their game 17 performance against the Pats have made the Giants an American team. This constant underdog has pulled out wins and almost-wins against the best teams in the NFL (Cowboys, Patriots).

But the beautiful thing about football? You just never know.

3rd Time's a Charm! Take THAT, Cowboys!

Wooooo hooo.... Giants pull out a win over the Cowboys!!!!!

New York really could use a Superbowl... the last time the city went to a championship was in 2000 with the Yankees. This is our best hope. With the Mets choking in September, the Yanks losing Torre, the Knicks worthy of being kicked out of the NBA, and Jets' abysmal season... the Giants are our only hope!

Obe 1 Kanobe!

Eli and the entire team deserves many kudos. They finally seem to have it together. They feel cohesive and to be playing like a real team. I don't know what's gotten into Eli, but I hope it stays.

He did today what his brother failed to do au jourd'hui, and oh boy I bet it feels good.

All I can say is I hope for a GiantsPatriots superbowl rematch!

I'm Sorry Joe, I'm Sorry!

Dear Joe Gibbs,

I'm sorry for offending you so badly that you felt you had to
retire. You are getting old though so maybe it was time. You have
certainly left your mark on the NFL and you should be proud. Go out while you're
ahead... the Red skins made it to the playoffs. Although they may not have
advanced, it's certainly a success.

Sorry for being such a bizznatch and best of luck in the future.

Sincerely,

Sah

TD's Weren't the Only Thing Brett Was Throwing

Reason# 2 billion 4 thousand sixty five hundred why I LOVE FOOTBALL. For most other popular sports, they'd never play in the conditions that plagued Lambeau field yesterday. The snow storm on the field brought back memories of my days in Worcester, MA where it snowed from October through April.

Although Hasselback and his Seahawks kept the game close for the first half, the Packers took over and railed the Seahawks' defense with a final score of 42-20.

Even though I can't find a clip right now of Brett throwing snow balls at his own teammates, it happened. Maybe if you watch SportsCenter, you'll catch the clip.

Goooooooooo Titans!

waaahhhhh, my titans lost to San Diego... but it was vince's first playoff game... he needs some training...

maybe next year

GIANTS STOMP BUCKS!

YAY! Good Eli showed up! Woo hoo! Next stop? Cowboooys. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. As they say... Third Time's a Charm!

Pigs & Hawks

The start of the playoff season started for me on a Jetblue plane... alas it is quite possible the altitude altered my vision... but for the first half it looked as though the Skin's offensive line made no attempt to block for Collins (purposefully?) and Hasselback could not complete a good pass.

Of course we landed right at half-time where the Seahawks had a "clear" lead over Washington. Yet, by the time I got to our hotel in New Orleans, the tables had turned. Out of nowhere Washington had rallied and made it into a real game!

Of course, eventually Seattle ensured their fate...until next week!

You're Fired!

No, I've not been watching the Apprentice... I'm referring to the firing of Brian Billick, the coach (well now, former coach) of the Baltimore Ravens.

Not only was Billick released but his entire coaching staff, including Rex Ryan were let go.

...However, a quote on NFL.com mention that Rex Ryan will be considered for head coach.... does that make sense to you?

Bizarro.