My game ball goes to Giants Front four. The relentless pressure they brought on Brady through out the game was like .... desrupted his timing. Offense may get all the glory but
defense wins Championship.
Also the Giants offense made the game almost 3 quarters instead of 4 for their defense (9:59 minute opening drive, longest drive in superbowl history, killed the clock in the first Quarter). Brady had warmed up seemed like 40 mins back. He came out rusty sitting on the sideline for so long. Another issue for the NE. They should have kept him loose on the sideline.
In NE game plan, I didn't see their one of the biggest weapon be used enough (marooni). I know Brady is the man, Moss is the go to guy, the wide receivers are like "money", but when a Quarterback is having trouble setting his feet in because of the pressure, you bring in running game that was so affective thought out the playoffs, specially on the forth quarters. chargers could not handle him nor could Jags. Time wasn't a factor at all while NE was marching. Left too much time on the clock 2:45 with 3 time outs and a two minute warning.
(And for the 4th and 13 call, I wouldn't mind calling the play also. A pass interference could give a first down. With Tom having that much time on that play I thought they would have it. But luckily he missed the target.)
So, I think Bichhi-chick should take this loss on him for not being on top of his game.
As for Tom Coughlin, discipline can fix a talented but disarray team to champions. Who knew?
Have to mention the game changing play: Manning trapped in the pocket, caught by the NE defense some how makes a Hudini act and escapes only to lob it down the field to an amazing catch by David Tyree inbetween two defenders. The ball almost got lost buy somehow with the help of his helmet he held on to it. That was for 3rd and 5 play which went 32 yards.
I was looking for no penalty flags please.
Enjoyed the Superbowl to the fullest.