The Football Informant: Gigantism and patriotism, round 2
This is what it all comes down to in the end, the final game for all the marbles. Just like the BCS title tilt down in New Orleans, this one features a pair of teams that legitimately hate each other. Four years ago, the New York Giants wrecked the New England Patriots’ bid to become the second undefeated champion in modern NFL history on one of the strangest, most memorable, and all-around greatest plays in Super Bowl history. Eli Manning’s escape from the clutches of the Patriot defense, and the desperate throw that led to career backup David Tyree’s sensational helmet catch over the top of all-pro safety Rodney Harrison will not soon be forgotten. It is a play that literally changed NFL history. Both teams may pretend that February 5, 2012, is a new day, but mark my words, this game is as personal as it can be. Tom Brady wants revenge, and that is a very scary thought.