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Published 1/29/2008 by Jim Jacobs at Giant Football Blog
Before ever setting foot here in the Valley of the Sun, Plaxico Burress let The Post - and thus the world - in on his prediction for who wins Super Bowl XVII.It sure ain't the Patriots.As he pulled his car up to the Giants Stadium tunnel to unload his bags, Burress yesterday morning was asked by The Post a direct question: Are you ready to make history? "You better believe it," the towering Giants receiver said. Continue

Plaxico Burress Begins "The Super Bowl Predictions Game"
Published 1/29/2008 by Balk! at Walk Off Balk
... history? "Yes sir," said Strahan, who for 15 years has chased the dream of winning the Super Bowl. "History will be ours." This is player prediction 1 and 2 of 100. There was a time when you didn't want to give the other team "bulletin board material," but this is the undefeated New England Patriots they're playing. I'm waiting for someone to predict a Giants blowout. I'm looking at you, Brandon Jacobs. Get things going! Here Come the Super Bowl Predictions [NY Post] ...

NFL Tuesday: Brady Limping; Giants Ailing
Published 1/29/2008 by Joel 'DiG' DiGiacomo at Football for Breakfast
Super Bowl XLII - 6:18 PM Feb 3 on FOX Patriots: Ankle Heavily Taped, Brady Continues to Limp (Boston Globe) Patriots: Belichick Surprises with His Lighter Side (Boston Globe) Patriots: Patriots Finally Talk About Their Run at Perfection (SI) Giants: Giants Show Unity As Ross, Others Battle Sickness (ESPN) Giants: Plaxico Burress Predicts 23-17 Win (New York Post) Giants: Lupica: Chance to Be Best ...

GIANTS CONTINUE TO BUCK TRADITION
Published 1/29/2008 by Mike Florio at ProFootballTalk.com
... how they’re the best organized sports team in the history of the country, if not the world. So, as Super Bowl XLII approaches, the New York Giants are either playing with fire — or blazing a new trail. Ignoring the potential motivational effect that their words might have on the 18-0 Patriots, the Giants are pulling a collective Joe Namath, announcing to all who will listen that they plan to win. And as the game approaches, the Giants are only getting more brash. On Monday, receiver Plaxico Burress predicted a 23-17 win .  Defensive end Michael Strahan declared, “History will ...

All Black Suit Giants All Business
Published 1/29/2008 by Larry Brown at Larry Brown Sports
... It’s nice to see that the Giants are attempting to be all about the business, assuming the role typically reserved for New England. Only problem is that you can’t out-Patriot the Patriots; they practically invented the team unity, humble pie, business-like approach to big games. Though this type of focus is right on for the Giants, unfortunately it’s coming at the wrong time. Doesn’t seem to be bothering Plaxico Burress however, as he’s predicting a 23-17 Giants win. Yeah, I’d like to see the Pats held to 17 ...

EVERYONE'S A JACKASS
Published 1/29/2008 at With Leather
... Not to be outdone, Giants wideout Plaxico Burress opened his mouth and predicted a 23-17 victory for the G-men.  Or did he? ...

Prognosticating With Plaxico
Published 1/29/2008 by Unsilent Majority at Kissing Suzy Kolber
... or some guy in your office who's breadth of knowledge comes from what they heard on the easy listening station. Nobody really cares about these predictions, but we recognize everyone's right to offer up an entirely subjective final score. Well now the players themselves are joining in on the fun. ...

Is There Anyone Not Guaranteeing a Super Bowl Victory?
Published 1/29/2008 at FanIQ Blog
... Today's entrant into the guarantee club is Plaxico Burress, who when asked for his prediction on the game said, "23-17." Of course, Plax never said which team would have the winning score, but I'm guessing he thinks it'll be the Giants. Although it would be funny if later he said, "I meant the Patriots would win 23-17." ...

In The Red Zone - Super Bowl XLII Edition Vol. 16
Published 1/30/2008 by Steve at SOX & Dawgs
?? Under the category of will they ever learn comes this from New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress: Burress predicts the Giants will win 23-17.The Patriots’ reaction was??laced with??astonishment and amusement. “Was he serious?” Patriots DE Richard Seymour asked. Told Burress was, Seymour said, “Sorry to hear that.” I always feel like talk is cheap,” Seymour went on. “You can’t talk about winning this game; you have to ...

The Week In Quotes: January 31, 2008
Published 1/31/2008 by Vince Verhei at Football Outsiders
... 1/31/2008 compiled by Vince Verhei (The Year in Quotes has been postponed — it will run next week.) AND JUST WHEN I THOUGHT SHE WAS COMING TO MY DOOR / SHE WHISPERED SWEET AND BROUGHT ME TO THE FLOOR“23-17.” – Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress , predicting that his team would win the Super Bowl by that score to reporters of the New York Post “We’re only going to score 17 points?” – Patriots quarterback Tom Brady , questioning Burress’ handicapping skills“OK. Is Plax playing defense? I wish he had said 45-42 and gave us a little credit for scoring more points.” – Brady“I ...

A Comprehensive List of The Worst Guarantees In Sports
Published 2/1/2008 at FanIQ Blog
... . There's Plaxico Burress who said the Giants will win 23-17. And there's Michael Strahan agreeing with him. On the flip side, while the Patriots have kept their mouths shut, their fans sure as hell haven't. Their fans were selling ...