Super Bowl Bound

Ladies and Gentlemen, for the fifth time in forty-six years our beloved New York Giants have reached the ultimate game. Yes, in a defensive battle during monsoon-like conditions our very own Lawrence Tynes kicked the game winner in overtime to claim the Giants as NFC Champions and send them to the Super Bowl. It was a valiant team effort and one hell of a football game. As a mere fan I am humbled at the ability this Giants team has to overcome everything that stands in their way. It's inspiring because they're doing it as a team, and playing for each other.

Naturally our rival for this years Super Bowl is the New England Patriots. This had to happen. It was clear when Billy Cundiff missed a chip shot to send the Ravens to a potential overtime, and it was clear when Devin Thomas recovered Kyle Williams fumble deep in 49er territory. This matchup, and rematch of Super Bowl XLII, is meant to be. I truley believe this.

Is it a mere coincidence, that before the start of this season everyone in the media made a fluff about Eli Manning's comments? Our very own, usually quiet quarterback, felt that when a reporter asked him if he was in the same class as Tom Brady he responded confidently and boldy, "I consider myself in that class." Eli was unfairly criticized and ridiculed (which is something he knows all too well) for his comments. People felt Eli was not an "elite" quarterback.,whatever that means. But now what are the odds that these two quarterbacks are seeing each other in the Super Bowl yet again.

Is it also coincidental that the Giants had to face two teams they lost one possession games to on the road in order to get to the Super Bowl? I personally think that is more of a poetic justice. A situation the New York Giants know pretty well from their Super Bowl run four years ago. Maybe this is another coincidence, or maybe it's not.

Truthfully in football, the beauty of it is that every year each team has the chance to write their own destiny, and live the dream of going to a Super Bowl. It is an extremely difficult accomplishment and requires an extremely high level of teamwork. The Super Bowl is a dream come true for the coaches, the players, and the fans. For one game, on one day, our Giants will have the chance to create history that will forever be. No matter what happens these memories will last forever, and the story of their Super Bowl run will be passed on from generation to generation.

Now can something as significant as that simply be as a result of coincidence or luck? Perhaps it can be. But maybe that coincidence was meant to be. The philosophy of football is a mysterious one. Nonetheless I truley believe that this Giants Patriots Super Bowl was meant to be. Not only from what I've witnessed with the team but because of what I've experienced as a fan.

This Giants team is inspiring. They came together when it was win or go home, and as a result they're playing their best football, and are ready to play in Super Bowl XLVI. This day will be one to remember for any football fan. But the magic of being a loyal fan for the New York Giants right now is a feeling that words cannot acurately describe.

Super Bowl XLVI, a Giants and Patriots rematch. Believe it. Also, is it a mere coincidence that the first year I ever decided to make this blog the Giants are in the Super Bowl? It may be, but I sure don't think so.

Go Giants. This team has one more win in them. As fans we now must endure the lengthy bye week and the overhype from the media. I'll be sure to have more on the Super Bowl hype as well.