Giants Deny Patriots Perfection - Led by Eli Manning, the New York Giants upended the previously-unbeaten New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII, relegating the AFC Champion to 18-1.

The Giants defense enjoyed repeated success harassing Patriot quarterback Tom Brady with multiple sacks and knockdowns. Furthermore, Brady's arm didn't have the laser-like precision so prevalent in the regular season.

Super Bowl XLII has to be the most engaging, most dramatic Super Bowl since Rams/Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV. With the stakes involved, this year's Super Bowl will likely be remembered for a long time to come. The defensive struggle provided plenty of thrills.

This blogger didn't want to see the Giants in the Super Bowl. The Giants didn't seem capable of powering past the vaunted New England Patriots, but they did anyway. Congratulations to Manning, Michael Strahan, Tom Coughlin and the rest of G-Men for a remarkable performance. They defied expectations and made Super Bowl XLII worth watching on every play.

The quest for an undefeated season continues.