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Super Bowl XLII Still a Sore Subject in New England

Found January 23, 2012 on Musket Fire:
PLAYERS: Eli Manning,  Jake Ballard
TEAMS: New York Giants,  New England Patriots

Photo censored by Jamie Pacheco By virtue of the victories yesterday by the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, a rematch from Super Bowl XLII has now been set up for Super Bowl XLVI. The New York Giants and the New England Patriots will lock helmets and shoulder pads once again to determine who the best team in the NFL is. The Giants traveled to Foxboro back in Week 9 of the regular season and beat the Patriots 24-20 with a last minute touchdown pass from Eli Manning to TE Jake Ballard. That was the last game the Patriots lost heading into the Super Bowl in two weeks. It’s not that loss that has everyone talking. Instead, it’s the Giants victory over the undefeated Patriots in Super Bowl XLII in 2008 that’s on everyone’s mind, though it’s not a favorite topic of discussion in New England. Just ask the fans or some of the players who are still on the team that played back in 2008. … [visit site to read more] Super Bowl XLII Still a Sore...
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