Like most New Yorkers and New Englanders, I’ve got Super Bowl XLVI on the brain.
Now that the Giants and Patriots are officially both in Indianapolis, the anticipation level among fans here in New York is getting pretty crazy.
Las Vegas bookmakers have picked the Giants to lose on Sunday, but coming in as the three-point underdogs (depending on the sportsbook) is just the way Big Blue likes it.
So, what should the G-men watch out for on Sunday, other than Tom Brady?
The answer here is something.
What to look for exactly is a crapshoot, as Patriots coach Bill Belichick or as his players call him “The Belistrator” surely has something up his sleeve.
And considering this Patriots team is by far Belichick’s most vulnerable group, you have to presume he didn’t come up with something this past week.
Now lets say the Pats do have a sneak attack, whether it will work who knows, but my guess is the Giants coach Tom Coughlin hasn’t wasted too much time inventing possible conspiracy theories.
Admittedly, I cannot say the same for myself as I did come up with one possible long shot.
And it’s the emergence of #85 Chad Ochocinco (Johnson).
I am well aware of how bad Ochocinco has been since arriving in New England, but the excuse of him getting to know the Patriots system in the beginning of the season is well passed its due date.
Ochocinco came to the Patriots as a six-time pro bowler, with 10 years experience as the star wide receiver of the Cincinnati Bengals. He is no slouch, as just ask any teammate of Ochocinco’s and they will attest to how hard he works. Continue reading ‘Super Bowl XLVI: New York Giants Need To Outsmart “The Belistrator”’ »










