Super Bowl: The Giants, St. Jude, and Casey

Better Half: “Can we sack him?” This is why I love her. Never been a Giant fan, but she is there for me in my time of need.

The gang has now arrived. Yeah—I kinda broke one of my rules. Usually don’t like watching games of this magnitude in a large group, but this group was worthy of the exception: the daughters, couple of friends that are girls, couple of friends that are guys, and…yeah…’boyfriends’. To add a little barley to the soup the friends that are boys and ‘boyfriends’ are also students at the school in which I work. So, Steve, Josh, Louie, Rich, and The Rock joined the gathering. Can’t leave out Fattie and her randomness and Gabbrielle.

Quickest first quarter in my recent knowledge ends with the Pats knocking on the door, but the Giants lead, 3-0. There is some solace here—the Giants leading after a quarter. St. Jude, thank you. If this is all we get, it was worth it.

First play—second quarter Pats score and lead 7-3.

Uh oh a Patriot mistake? Kickoff goes out-of-bounds? I was waiting for Belichik to throw the challenge flag. Something out-of-the ordinary had to cause that.

Great catch by Amani Toomer. On the ‘sweet meter’ he ranks with Domino Sugar.

Arrggghh…interception. Throw was too low for Steve Smith to adjust. Coach Coughlin appears rather calm - looks like his skin has recovered from the frost bite.

70’s movies must be en vogue—first the Godfather and now Rocky.

Better Half: Football coaches have signs like baseball coaches?” Come to think of it—when did that start? Maybe it’s always been there, and I just never took notice. That wouldn’t be like me.

Now punting: Chris Hanson. How did that happen? That guy gets as much use as a vice cop in a convent.

$2.7 million to remind us of Michael Jackson during the Super Bowl. Like Brother Reynell said: “One of the creepiest moments in half time history has gotta be Michael Jackson on stage with all those children.

Anyone needing a visual representation of the word unabated should refer to Kawika Mitchell getting to Brady.

Justin Tuck gets to Brady.

Back to back sacks of Brady. The last time that happened Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky were…were…well you know.

Second Patriot punt.

Moss is sweating, and he hasn’t even caught a pass. Somewhere Al Davis is asking for his money back.

I could do without the camera focusing on Eli when he is staring at the sideline with his mouth open. I do not get a feeling of assurance when I see him looking a little distant.

One of the kids: “Who’s Tom Petty?”

Now my mouth is wide open.

Many more Wes Welker receptions and Moss is gonna sign else where.

Giants call timeout. WOW! What a shift. The Giants are not content to keep it close at half.

The Planters commercial receives rave reviews.

’86 Bears and the ’08 Giants have held teams to the lowest offensive output at half. Did I see that right?

Degrees of Kurt Russell and my age:
Me: “Was that Kurt Russell in the luxury suite?”
Better Half: “I think so.”
Daughter #2: “Who’s Kurt Russell?”
Better Half: “He’s married to Goldie Hawn…or at least he used to be married to Goldie Hawn.”
Daughter #2: “Who’s Goldie Hawn?”
Better Half: (after a brief delay) “She’s Kate Hudson’s mom?”
Me: (thinking to myself) Who’s Kate Hudson?

Fumble—I try explaining the Raiders ‘Holy Roller’/ Fumblerooski play to Rich and Josh. Can’t find it on You Tube.

Half time—how did I NOT predict “Running Down a Dream”? I blew it. I’ll do better next time.

I went to a Super Bowl gathering and a Euchre tournament broke out.

Gabby and I are the only ones not playing cards.

Rich and The Rock are making me nervous—neither like losing, and they are not on the same team.

Louie proves that chivalry is not dead. He defers his spot in the first game to the Better Half. Second game picks up soon after.

Video Review—this can’t be good.

Giants have too many on the field. Patriots retain possession. Coughlin still maintains his composure.

Wow! That was quite a close up of Coach C. Did they put make up on his face? What do they call that stuff that makes one’s skin look even in appearance?

Somehow the Giants D stiffens. Pats had their first big break and failed to convert.

Amani Toomer!!!!!

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