I have to be honest: I hate both teams for different reasons so finding a team to root for will be a challenge.
Either way, by the end of the night I’m going to be drunk and depressed so what the hell difference does it make?
Of course it goes without saying that the following pick against the spread is for recreational use only. Only Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Kiefer Sutherland, Roger Goodell and Travis Henry's nine kids and nine mommas would be drunk enough to question the Esteemed Liver's picks.
Overall 2007 Playoff Record: 5-4-1
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Super Bowl XLII
New England Patriots vs. New York Giants (+12)
The Giants are coming in with confidence after nailing both Dallas and Green Bay on the road. No doubt their narrow loss to the Patriots in Week 17 provided this team with an energy boost that you don’t see often. Three road playoff games, three wins. That’s impressive and, OH GOD, I’m actually going to give Eli Manning some credit.Their pass rush, which led the NFL in sacks, got to Brady in their regular season game by rushing four and leaving seven in coverage.
They will no doubt try and duplicate their performance from that game. On offense, the Giants can beat you by running or passing, and Eli Manning has not made a costly mistake yet in the playoffs.
Then you have the undefeated Patriots. My feelings towards their coach is often lamented and is now legendary Bleacher Report lore. I don’t care for Belichick much. Love them or hate them, you gotta respect them, and certainly Vegas has with the one-sided point spread. How effective will a dinged up Giants’ secondary be dealing with Randy Moss and Wes Welker?
In the end, the game will come down to Tom Brady’s injured ankle. If it’s a non issue and the offensive line protects him, then the Patriots will win easily. If the Giants can knock him around a little, they have the arrogance and the talent to keep it close into the fourth quarter. Honestly though, how can you not pick the Patriots to win?
Pick: Giants to cover, but Patriots straight up.
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5 months ago
Right on Adnan,,,My take is that Tom Brady will fire everything he has(and that's quite an arsonal) in the first half while his ankle is not too painfull,, if it is at all,,and try to run up the score. Then in the second half they will sit on a substantual lead and run the ball and the clock.
Hey man ,it's going to be the best SB in a long time though and a high scoring game with the perfect conditions for a football game,,man I wish I was still there.
*************************************** GO PATS GO *******************************
5 months ago
Ya the Patriots are so going to win!!!
And You know it!!
I am serious
I hate the giants,
this video says it all
and it is hilarious
http://www.rubberchickencards.com/content.php/action/play_card/id/686/
5 months ago
I do disagree I think that the game is going to be really close. Its going to be eye catching and a sit grabbing game. Its going to be close. But what Landy said from not to long ago. I watched the video and its really not that bad. It gets your sport spirit started.
5 months ago
Well like the old saying goes " Any Given Sunday " and close or not I'm a true Pat's fan but the Giant's are the only team this season that has shown me that they know what Brady is up to. So the best team will win the big one but I don't think there will be a real loser on Sunday . After the last time these guys met I can honestly say I was worried about the outcome.
************************************* GO PATS GO ********************************
3 months ago
Manning,,the sniveling little wimp ! Got win with a huge FLUKE and we all know it ,but a true champion can do it twice ,,,,if you are a real champion.
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