fballfreak Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 that had to be one of the greatest plays in super bowl history. without a doubt that catch was miraculous and the fact the Manning escaped a rush of Patriot defenders added to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoog Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) True. I do agree with the Chargers situation, but, I've gotten past that, due to the way he has handled himself since. Even as a Bolt fan I agree. Hey, we ended up getting Rivers, Merriman, Kaeding and Oben for the deal. With all the needs the Boltz had at the time, I think it worked out pretty well for both teams. BTW, I don't think Eli swears much either! Edited February 4, 2008 by McBoog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Even as a Bolt fan I agree. Hey, we ended up getting Rivers, Merriman, Kaeding and Oben for the deal. With all the needs the Boltz had at the time, I think it worked out pretty well for both teams. BTW, I don't think Eli swears much either! Eli, Ben, & Rivers are shaping up as very nice draft class. Of course, Losman was the other QB taken in the 1st round that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Eli, Ben, & Rivers are shaping up as very nice draft class. Of course, Losman was the other QB taken in the 1st round that year. Eli - Most Likely to Succeed Ben - Most Popular Rivers - Class Clown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoog Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Eli, Ben, & Rivers are shaping up as very nice draft class. Of course, Losman was the other QB taken in the 1st round that year. Yup! Maybe Rivers shuts the hole under his nose on game day and gets his ring next year!?!? Anyone know which draft class has the most rings for QBs? If Rivers gets one, someday, that would be three in the same first round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickvick Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thought about this one some more and the "Lucky Duck" seems to fit perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I have been hearing that play now referred to as "Eli's Escape" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturphy Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I have been hearing that play now referred to as "Eli's Escape" "Manning Maker"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fballfreak Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 hurts watching that play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 that is well-said and very true. one play that embodied the same sort of "want-to", especially from a cinematic, re-play factor, was the elway helicopter play against green bay. it is just cool to see the super bowl inspire people to that almost out-of-body level of concentration and determination. Not that I appreciate you bringing that up -- -- but that was the only other comparable play I could think of. For the life of me, though, I couldn't think of the game situation at the time of that play (score/down&distance/time left/etc.). it is just cool to see the super bowl inspire people to that almost out-of-body level of concentration and determination., I totally agree. The very next thing I said to my wife was about how Tyree hardly played ALL year, and we got to see the absolute pinnacle of one man's life. Sure, weddings and child births take the cake, but as a man, the one question we all have (until we're actually tested) is, "When it matters most, can I rise to the occasion and deliver?" I guarantee when Tyree is laying in bed 50 years from now, he'll be thinking of that play and smiling, because he knows HIS answer is a resounding "yes." I feel fortunate that I witnessed the whole thing, especially because five minutes before it happened, we almost decided to leave the party early and listen to the rest of the game on the radio. Sure glad we stayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtra Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I have been hearing that play now referred to as "Eli's Escape" Slither N Snare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Anti-climactic to watch it again with the droll call of uncertainty regarding what even had happened. It was much more satisfying being in a bar full of 150 or so neutral observers who had been swayed over to the Giants side as the game wore on, and the sheer explosion of "I can't f***ing believe it!!!" that goes along with that kind of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Not that I appreciate you bringing that up -- -- but that was the only other comparable play I could think of. For the life of me, though, I couldn't think of the game situation at the time of that play (score/down&distance/time left/etc.). , I totally agree. The very next thing I said to my wife was about how Tyree hardly played ALL year, and we got to see the absolute pinnacle of one man's life. Sure, weddings and child births take the cake, but as a man, the one question we all have (until we're actually tested) is, "When it matters most, can I rise to the occasion and deliver?" I guarantee when Tyree is laying in bed 50 years from now, he'll be thinking of that play and smiling, because he knows HIS answer is a resounding "yes." I feel fortunate that I witnessed the whole thing, especially because five minutes before it happened, we almost decided to leave the party early and listen to the rest of the game on the radio. Sure glad we stayed. How sad. First because he has already done the most remarkable thing he will ever do in his life if this catch is indeed his pinnacle. Secondly football is still just a game. I really like it (football) but it is in no way as important as almost anything else I do in my life. The act of teaching a kid to read ranks so far ahead of ANY football game as to be incomparable. I agree it was a great catch and an amazing athletic feat. But it's just a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturphy Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 How sad. First because he has already done the most remarkable thing he will ever do in his life if this catch is indeed his pinnacle. Secondly football is still just a game. I really like it (football) but it is in no way as important as almost anything else I do in my life. The act of teaching a kid to read ranks so far ahead of ANY football game as to be incomparable. I agree it was a great catch and an amazing athletic feat. But it's just a game. Full of yourself much? Jeez. The "game" is Tyree's career. That catch means more to him than being just part of "a game". It'll probably lead to a lot more income, and therefore security for his family. Maybe not, but probably. Beyond the holier than thou (get it?) "teaching kids means more than a game" aspect of what you're saying, it means a heck of a lot more to the Tyree family, than to you. Congrats on having something meaningful to do in your life by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 How sad. First because he has already done the most remarkable thing he will ever do in his life if this catch is indeed his pinnacle. Secondly football is still just a game. I really like it (football) but it is in no way as important as almost anything else I do in my life. The act of teaching a kid to read ranks so far ahead of ANY football game as to be incomparable. I agree it was a great catch and an amazing athletic feat. But it's just a game. I'd say collectively entering the consciousness of 100,000,000 Americans is a little more than "just a game". How many kids were David Tyree at recess today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 How sad. First because he has already done the most remarkable thing he will ever do in his life if this catch is indeed his pinnacle. Secondly football is still just a game. I really like it (football) but it is in no way as important as almost anything else I do in my life. The act of teaching a kid to read ranks so far ahead of ANY football game as to be incomparable. I agree it was a great catch and an amazing athletic feat. But it's just a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I totally agree. The very next thing I said to my wife was about how Tyree hardly played ALL year, and we got to see the absolute pinnacle of one man's life. Sure, weddings and child births take the cake, but as a man, the one question we all have (until we're actually tested) is, "When it matters most, can I rise to the occasion and deliver?" I guarantee when Tyree is laying in bed 50 years from now, he'll be thinking of that play and smiling, because he knows HIS answer is a resounding "yes." Excellent analysis. Tyree WILLED that ball into his hands and I think it had as much to do with determination, heart and desire as it did with any physical skills. I think the play should simply be called, "Unbelievable!" Because that is what rang out in 100 million homes last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 How sad. First because he has already done the most remarkable thing he will ever do in his life if this catch is indeed his pinnacle. Secondly football is still just a game. I really like it (football) but it is in no way as important as almost anything else I do in my life. The act of teaching a kid to read ranks so far ahead of ANY football game as to be incomparable. I agree it was a great catch and an amazing athletic feat. But it's just a game. I guess the difference is that, if you don't teach that kid to read, there's a good chance he'll learn how anyway. I mean, it's a great thing to do and all, but we're talking about once-in-a-lifetime magic moments here. If Tyree doesn't catch the ball, there's almost NO chance the Giants win that game, and there's even LESS of a chance that Tyree will ever be in a similar situation again. And you think it's somehow wrong IF David Tyree looks at that moment as probably the greatest half-second of his life? Have YOU ever had an opportunity like that, under similar high-pressure conditions?? I'm curious now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 How many kids were David Tyree at recess today? Three. But only because they thought that was was the name of the guy in Baywatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 How sad. First because he has already done the most remarkable thing he will ever do in his life if this catch is indeed his pinnacle. Secondly football is still just a game. I really like it (football) but it is in no way as important as almost anything else I do in my life. The act of teaching a kid to read ranks so far ahead of ANY football game as to be incomparable. I agree it was a great catch and an amazing athletic feat. But it's just a game. who peed in your cheerios? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 who peed in your cheerios? Most likely no one. That's just how we teachers are. Then again, one of his kids couldn't taken a leak in his cheerios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 How sad. First because he has already done the most remarkable thing he will ever do in his life if this catch is indeed his pinnacle. Secondly football is still just a game. I really like it (football) but it is in no way as important as almost anything else I do in my life. The act of teaching a kid to read ranks so far ahead of ANY football game as to be incomparable. I agree it was a great catch and an amazing athletic feat. But it's just a game. Any fool with a speak-n-spell can teach a kid to read. Hell, I learned how to read from the TV Guide. Catching a ball off your helmet in the Super Bowl (and schooling the biggest dick in the NFL in the process) is INSANE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Full of yourself much? Jeez. The "game" is Tyree's career. That catch means more to him than being just part of "a game". It'll probably lead to a lot more income, and therefore security for his family. Maybe not, but probably. Beyond the holier than thou (get it?) "teaching kids means more than a game" aspect of what you're saying, it means a heck of a lot more to the Tyree family, than to you. Congrats on having something meaningful to do in your life by the way. I hope you don't take this the wrong way but you don't know me well enough to say that I am full of myself. I like my entertainment. The NFL is usually entertaining. But it's not that important. It's probably meaningless to most of the people in the world. I hope Tyree goes on to have a great career. I hope that this game is just a means to an end for him and his family. And I hope he can still walk when he's 45 and tell his grandkids about his great catch. And then smile at all of them and say, "But it's nothing compared to being your grandpa." That's all I meant. Those of you easily offended, well, good. Think about it for a while. Or don't. And I'm more of a raisin bran guy, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I guess the difference is that, if you don't teach that kid to read, there's a good chance he'll learn how anyway. I mean, it's a great thing to do and all, but we're talking about once-in-a-lifetime magic moments here. If Tyree doesn't catch the ball, there's almost NO chance the Giants win that game, and there's even LESS of a chance that Tyree will ever be in a similar situation again. And you think it's somehow wrong IF David Tyree looks at that moment as probably the greatest half-second of his life? Have YOU ever had an opportunity like that, under similar high-pressure conditions?? I'm curious now. I didn't say it was wrong, I think it will be sad if that half second is the defining moment of his life. I said it was a tremendous, athletic play. I'm glad for him. And the Giants and their fans. But I think he'll have greater moments in his life. At least I hope so. And no, I haven't had the opportunity to make a football catch in front of a national audience with all that pressure. But I saved some boys lives once and I think they'll rank that a little higher than a football game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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