The New York Giants and the New England Patriots square off tonight in Super Bowl XLVI as both teams look to capture their 4th Super Bowl championship. The game is also a rematch of the week 9 game earlier this season that the Giants won 24-20. It also is a rematch of Super Bowl XLII that the Giants won 17-14. Below are a few keys to the game along with my prediction. I have had a change of heart since my initial prediction in the Thursday podcast. Enjoy the game.
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Rob Gronkowski Will Play in Super Bowl 2012
Well, there’s no surprise here.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will play in Super Bowl XLVIagainst the New York Giants despite a nagging high ankle sprain.
ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio is reporting that a league source has indicated thatGronkowski will play in Sunday’s big game.
The report also indicates that Gronkowski could very well indeed be...
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For The Ladies: Gronk Dancing At Patriots Super Bowl Party
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Rob Gronkowski and Matt Light dance shirtless on stage
Pictured above is tight end Rob Gronkowski dancing on stage with
LMFAO at the Patriotsâ postgame party. He
wasnât the only one getting topless
â lineman Matt Light was shirtless too.
Super Bowl XLVI Game Preview
We've got the keys to the game, the big matchup and much more as Super Sunday is finally here. The player in the spotlight all week, tight end Rob Gronkowski, will be in the spotlight again as the Giants try to beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl for the second time in four years.
Super Bowl updates: Gronkowski active
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is officially active for Super Bowl XLVI, and coach Bill Belichick said he will "definitely" play, according to the NFL Network's Alex Flanagan.
Gronkowski, Ochocinco active for Pats (AP)
All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski is active for the Patriots for the Super Bowl, as is wide receiver Chad Ochocinco. Gronkowski has been recovering from a high left ankle sprain suffered in the AFC title game. He practiced on a limited basis this week. Receiver Ochocinco was inactive for the conference title game because of the death of his father a week earlier.
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* Defensive tackle Ron Brace
* Running back Kevin Faulk
* Linebacker Gary Guyton
* Quarterback Ryan Mallett
* Offensive lineman Nick McDonald
* Offensive lineman Donald Thomas
* Running back Shane Vereen
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