boston.com - 1/31/2008
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SCOTTSDALE -- One more leftover from Randy Moss' press conference this morning:
He was asked his thoughts on Plaxico Burress predicting a 23-17 Super Bowl win for the Giants.
"He's entitled to say anything, but the only thing about a prediction is that you have got to make it happen," Moss replied. "I think the pressure is more on them now since they've guaranteed this victory. We're ...
Burress prediction: Giants win, 23-17
sports.yahoo.com 1/29/2008 — Before ever setting foot in Arizona, New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress gave the New York Post his prediction on who wins Super Bowl XVII. It sure ain't the New England Patriots . As he pulled his car up to the Giants Stadium tunnel to ...
Leave Plaxico Alone —
Shakedownsports.com
If you need anymore evidence as to why media day and the super bowl hype is the worst thing in professional sports, take a look at Plaxico Burress and “Guaranteegate.” (It doesn’t quite have the same ring as the other “gates.”)
A reporter who needed a story asked Burress for a prediction. Burress just said the first thing that came to mind. 23-17. He ...
BRADY RESPONDS TO PLAX PREDICTION —
ProFootballTalk.com
Earlier this week, Giants receiver Plaxico Burress predicted that his team will beat the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII by the score of 23-17.
On Wednesday, Pats quarterback Tom Brady responded.
“We’re only going to score 17 points?” Brady said, laughing. “OK. Is Plax playing defense? I wish he had said 45-42 and gave us a little [...]
Hobbs respects Burress's Super Bowl upset prediction —
Projo Pats Blog
Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs respects guys like Pittsburgh safety Anthony Smith who guaranteed a victory over the Patriots, and Giants receiver Plaxico Burress who predicted that the Giants would beat the Patriots, 23-17, in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
“I always give my hats off to a guy like Anthony Smith or Plaxico for the confidence that they have in saying that because it speaks ...
Tardy Plax: 'All entertainment' —
Sports Scope
UPDATE (11:42 a.m. MT) We've transcribed Plaxico Burress' comments about his prediction: "It's all entertainment. Look at how much fun everyone is having with it. I'm having fun. You guys are having fun. It made national headlines. It's all entertainment,...
Giants Upset With Burress Over 'Guarantee' —
FanHouse
Apparently having confidence in your team is frowned upon these days. Prior to leaving for Phoenix, New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was asked asked for his Super Bowl prediction, and with without hesitation he replied " 23-17 ." He didn't specify which team would come out on top, but the message was clear. Unfortunately, that "guarantee" didn't sit well with Giants' management. ...
Oooo Big Bad Burress Prediction —
Football Jabber
Day 10 waiting for the Super Bowl. Oh how I long for the days when we only had one week to wait between the conference title games and Super Sunday. They now give us six bonus days of the media blowing up little things.
To the point…Plaxico Burress thinks that the Giants will beat the Patriots 23-17…and he said it out loud. OH MY GOD! Can you believe he said that? Who does he ...
Other media day nuggets —
Sports Scope
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Patriots and Giants both downplayed the prediction that Giants receiver Plaxico Burress made Monday, when he forecast a 23-17 New York victory. Giants defensive end Michael Strahan shook his head, saying, "I've learned I can't control...
Is There Anyone Not Guaranteeing a Super Bowl Victory? —
FanIQ Blog
See, this is why there shouldn't be two weeks before the Super Bowl. It allows too many people to go out on a limb and make stupid predictions.
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. ...
Com-Plax numbers —
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...
Joe Namath Picks Another Underdog: Likes What He's Seen From Eli Manning —
FanHouse
It's not exactly Super Bowl III, but former Jets quarterback Joe Namath has another prediction for a New York team in the finals : "Eli (Manning) and the Giants can do it, I'm telling you," the quarterback of the 1968 New York Jets told Newsday columnist Shaun Powell. ..."I've got nothing against New England ... But this will be the first time I'll be pulling for an NFC team. I like what ...
PATS' REACTION TO BURRESS: TALK IS CHEAP —
NY Post: Sports
GLENDALE - By the time the Patriots arrived at the University of Phoenix Stadium for the annual Super Bowl "Media Day'' circus yesterday, they were well aware of Plaxico Burress' Super Bowl prediction that was plastered over the back page of...
PATS FIRE BACK AT BURRESS —
NY Post: Sports
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- By the time the Patriots arrived at University of Phoenix Stadium for the annual Super Bowl Media Day circus, they were well aware of the Plaxico Burress Super Bowl prediction plastered on the back page of today's Post.The...
COM-PLAX NUMBERS —
NY Post: Sports
CHANDLER, Ariz. - 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...
