Greatest. Super Bowl Catch. Ever.

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The catch that will replace "The Catch" as THE Catch
Published 2/4/2008 by flubby at Kissing Suzy Kolber
Wow. How does Manning get loose? How the hell does Tyree catch the ball with his freaking helmet? Holy shit, what a game. video: Awful Announcing image: reader Chris C.

The Play of the Decade
Published 2/4/2008 by Anthony Hall at MVN Outsider
... Some are calling this the greatest Super Bowl catch ever. Personally, I won’t make that judgement, but I do know this: When people look back at this Super Bowl, the first thing they’ll remember is this play. I have no idea how Eli Manning escaped the New England pressure, and I have no idea how David Tyree made the catch–an unforgettable play, to say the least. Friends, this is the greatest play professional sports has seen in recent memory. Enjoy: ...

The Elusion and the Catch
Published 2/4/2008 by Enrico at The700Level.com - Philly Sports & Minutiae
When you think of historic Super Bowl moments, the play in which Eli Manning pulled a Donovan-esque elusion from the grasp of the multiple Patriot defenders and then heaved a prayer that was somehow, amazingly, caught by David Tyree... that play is among the most impressive ever. >>Burress Scored the Game Winner but David Tyree was Giants Best Receiver This Night [FH] video via AA ...

Plaxico Burress Only Had Two Catches in the Super Bowl, but the Last One Was Pretty Big
Published 2/4/2008 by Ryan Wilson at FanHouse
... was charged with leading his team down the field with 2:45 on the clock -- he's proven over the last month that he's legit -- but because the Patriots have dominated teams for most of the season. None of that matters because the Giants were better than the Pats on Sunday, and Burress, who had just two catches on the night -- Manning's first pass and his last -- was better than Ellis Hobbs on the game's most decisive play. Nice timing, that. Hat tip: Awful Announcing %Gallery-15293%   Permalink ...

Where Else Would Bloggers Watch XLII?
Published 2/4/2008 by Chris Mottram at Mr. Irrelevant
... , we were all quite pleased to see the Giants take down the Pats. And that Eli escape/catch by what’s-his-name was probably the best play I’ve seen in my short lifetime. Topics: ...

Eli’s Escape: Legendary Play in Super Bowl History
Published 2/4/2008 by Larry Brown at Larry Brown Sports
... was completed on the other end with an amazing catch by David Tyree. That’s the type of play where Eli can easily go down or have the pass batted down. Instead it wasn’t, and that’s when you knew grace was with the Giants. Let’s take another look at it as long as the play hasn’t been taken away because of copyright. It was truly amazing and it will always be a legendary play — the stamp on Eli’s career: (in case it’s taken down, try this) ...

Giants Win! New York Is Very Drunk Right Now! Weee! [Super Bowl Blogdome]
Published 2/4/2008 by Rick at Deadspin
... down, I changed quickly and said "hot damn, he's not going to let his team lose." And that's what happened. With one play Eli willed his team to victory. And let's not overlook what made this play so spectacular -- the fact that it was completed on the other end with an amazing catch by David Tyree. That's the type of play where Eli can easily go down or have the pass batted down. Instead it wasn't, and that's when you knew grace was with the Giants. Let's take another look at it." (In case it's taken down, try this) [ ...