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Victor Cruz, James Ihedigbo Take UMass Bond With Them to Super Bowl XLVI

Found January 27, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Victor Cruz,  James Ihedigbo
TEAMS: New York Giants,  New England Patriots

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Victor Cruz has had a season full of improbable moments, and the Super Bowl is set to be another. In less than six months, the obscure second-year wide receiver from the University of Massachusetts has set a single-season receiving record for the Giants and become one of the most popular athletes in the New York area. He catches a pass, and the crowd screams "Cruuuuuuuuuuzzzzzz!" When he scores a touchdown, he draws cheers with his celebratory salsa. People even mimic his dance moves in the stands. Now, when the Giants (12-7) face the Patriots (15-3) in...
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