The official Patriots vs Giants Super Bowl game thread

[DaBruinz]

My surprises of the 1st half:

1) The Pats coming out, primarily in a 4-3.
2) Tracy White seeing extended time in said 4-3.
3) No Ridley on the field yet.
4) Dane Fletcher on the field only for the coverage units.

 

[Rusty Coupe]

I hope they can coach Arrington how to wrap up and tackle at the extended half.

 

[TomPatriot]

Now, while the Giants are worrying about Hernandez and Welker, Gronk will start getting the ball....hmmmm

Or Woodhead. Or BJGE. Or Branch.

 

[jsull87]

whats aaron hernandez doing up there on stage with madona dancing? Dead ringer

 

[italia44]

Brady is 15-18 and 2 were knocked down by JPP. Anyone remember the 3rd incomplete pass?

The intentional grounding counts as an incompletion

 

[Wilfork#75]

Or Woodhead. Or BJGE. Or Branch.

Or dare I say Chad Eighty-Five

 

[SoonerPatriot]

If Madonna doen't do Holiday I'm going to be crushed. :rocker:

 

[Dutchmaster617]

Ocho time on this drive.

 

[TomPatriot]

wonder how much eli will take big shots down the field in the 2nd half

He will take several shots downfield. It is their 2d half MO.

 

[PatriotSeven]

The intentional grounding counts as an incompletion

That's what I was thinking too.

 

[Dr Pain]

Its going to be a new game after the half. The giants will make D adjustments esp without gronk and wont rush 3 like most defenses do in 2 min situations. I wont be surprised if the pats dont get any pts or go 3 and out. Key is to see what our D does now....If the first half is any indication, momentum wont be with 1 team for a long time.

Gronk can be effective he just can't run the no huddle hurry up but he will be fine for a grind it out possession which is what I want. Long patriots drive long half time long patriots drive equals rested patriots defense

 

[ivanvamp]

Brady is 15-18 and 2 were knocked down by JPP. Anyone remember the 3rd incomplete pass?

The grounding penalty on the Pats' first play. A grounding penalty is both loss of down and yardage (in this case, a safety).

 

[SVN]

I have a feeling the pats will bring out ridley to start the half

 

[kpreh]

Defense did its part till the offense joined them at the game


Second half they need to work together--both play to their potential and they will get their rings.

 

[ensoul]

It is really amazing that the pats have a point lead considering how long the giants have had the ball and how many first downs they have had. What is really killing me is the Giants have 9 points because of all stupid mistakes by the pats.

 

[TomPatriot]

Or dare I say Chad Eighty-Five

I'd love it.

 

[Chevy]

Or Woodhead. Or BJGE. Or Branch.

With all the weapons on offense, they just need to remain calm and focused. Give me a 2001 offensive approach.

 

[PatriotSeven]

Madonna....unreal. Chick is unreal. Can she even be called a chick anymore?

How can you not like her?

 

[Ring 6]

The intentional grounding counts as an incompletion

Really? I thought the penalty cancelled the play.
So he is 15/15 with 2 knockdowns and one throwaway?
That is mindboggling.
He will put at least 21 on the board in the second half, and prove he is the GOAT

 

[PatsLancer27]

A little off topic here -and I know I'm showing my age here but I have always been a fan of Madonna.

But except for a few squat thrusts - her dancing looks positively arthritic.