bizoffootball.com - 2/1/2008
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New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin confirmed that he would take the ball at the start of the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots if his team won the toss. Coughlin said he wants to keep the ball away from the Patriots as much as possible, as reported by SI.com
Giants' Plaxico Burress Misses Practice; Super Bowl Status Unknown
sports.aol.com 2/1/2008 — It looks like the New England Patriots aren't the only team dealing with a somewhat questionable and suspect injury ; the New York Giants are right there with them. Star wide receiver Plaxico Burress sat out of practice yesterday, but it wasn't because of the ankle injury that has plagued him all season. Instead, Burress rode the stationary bike and received treatment because of what's being...
They shouldn't, but the Giants will find a way to win
bigblueview.com 2/1/2008 — I have been trying to convince myself to come right out and say it for a while now, so here it is -- the Giants are going to win on Sunday. Why not? There is no logical argument you can make that shows that the Giants are a better football team ...
Vegas in need of Patriots fans
myespn.go.com 2/1/2008 — Super Bowl XLII may reach $100 million in legal betting in Las Vegas for the first time, but that only makes the casinos more nervous. Because of the wide point spread (opened at 14), it looks like about 75 percent of gamblers are going with the ...
Fate Had Hand in Changing Courses —
Wash Post NFL 2/2/2008
Just as an injury to Drew Bledsoe made untested backup quarterback Tom Brady a star on the Patriots, a lone field goal became a career-defining moment for Giants coach Tom Coughlin.