Super Upset?

It happened. Just as First To Third had predicted: the New York Football Giants defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII, ending the dream of a perfect season for Tom Brady and Co.

Aside from last year, it was the best Super Bowl that I have ever seen (because the Colts won it in XLI). David defeated Goliath. Ricky Vaughn and the Indians beat the Yankees. The other Manning was able to step out of his brother's shadow to cast his own over the NFL.

Justice was served. The "evil" team did not prevail. Any given Sunday ... one team can defeat any other.

And this Sunday in particular that was entirely true. The Giants ate up all the doubters leading up the big game and used that motivation on the field. Brady was bothered by Justin Tuck and the Giants defensive linemen. They were the MVPs of the game even though Eli was magnificent in the decisive fourth quarter.

Watching Brady get speared during a sack late in the game was exactly what the Giants did to the Pats all day: punched them in the mouth.

But lets talk about the real issue at hand. Will Brady's girlfriend, Gisele Bundchen, make good on her promise that she would run naked in Manhattan if her super boy's team lost.

As of right now it does not look so good for your eyes and mine:

Sure enough, the Patriots were upset, losing 14-17, leading CBS Sports to remind the former Victoria's Secret model about her promise to strip down for the people of Manhattan.

Only problem? Gisele's agent says the supermodel never made such a pledge. "She didn't say it. This is ridiculous," her agent tells PEOPLE. "What's wrong with the world?"

Just like her boyfriend, she is cheating the world.

And what the hell is with Bill Belicheat? Leaving the game early like a sore loser, as did Brady. They make LaDanian Tomlinson look like a good sport.

I cannot believe Belicheat switched up the "hoodie" on us and the rest of the nation for the biggest game of his life. I guarantee the Pats store takes that jacket off their shelves immediately.

If only I had balls and put my money where my mouth was... even my girlfriend's friend had the balls to put up a G on the Giants. And this is me shrinking...

Super Bowl XLII

The biggest sports holiday is upon us. Gather the finger foods, warm up those barbecues, and start chilling those beers.

I planned to do a full break down on Super Bowl XLII this week, but time was not on my side.

So, I will just throw it out there right now: Giants win 28-24.

What? Are you stupid? Maybe.

The top two teams are in the big game. And the New York Football Giants have caught lightning in a bottle. Eighteen straight wins cannot be denied, but the Giants are hot right now. Clicking on all the cylinders that the New England Patriots are running on.

Bill Belicheat is dangerous when he has plenty of time to prepare, but lets not forget that the Giants had the benefit of playing the Patriots this season.

They know what to expect, and know they cannot make mistakes because the Pats capitalize on them, immediately.

You all know this statement is true: nobody is perfect. Not these Patriots, not this year.

I foresee Peyton Manning and his father getting some camera time with little bro and son Eli after a New York victory... along with an endorsement for Disneyland, of course.

Prince Akeem Saw It Coming

First To Third may have predicted the New York Giants victory over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship, but Prince Akeem of Coming To America fame saw it coming back in 1988.

"Most exhilarating!"

Stinky Lambeau

Any New York Giants fans that will be visiting Lambeau Field for the NFC championship game better be prepared to be surrounded by different body odors.

Green Bay Packers fans choose not to shower due to the cold conditions at the Frozen Tundra.

It's so cold in Wisconsin that cheeseheaded Packers fans don't even shower if they're going to the game - it keeps protective oils on their skin to prevent windburn.

That's a tip straight from the frostbitten brain of a lifelong Packers fan, one you should heed if you make the trip to Lambeau Field this Sunday to see Big Blue.

Maybe Eli Manning should follow suit. The predicted game-time temperature is expected to be in the single digits. And that is something the Giants may worry about with their newly confident quarterback.

In Manning's previous cold weather outing on December 23rd against the Buffalo Bills he went seven of 15 on passes for 111 yards and two interceptions. He was also responsible for five fumbles, two of which were recovered by the Bills.

More on the AFC and NFC championship games to come...

NFL Playoffs Oh Seven

They are upon us. America's favorite sport.

The playoffs of the gridiron after a rough and tough regular season.

Wild card round is upon us.

Colts, Patriots, Cowboys, and Packers are all at home marinating over a bowl of potato chips salivating on who they will play (well Tom Brady is not paying attention because he will be banging Gisele Bundchen all weekend).

Here is what First To Third thinks about the matchups:

Pittsburgh Steelers v. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars are a popular pick as of late to "dethrone" the Patriots in the playoffs, but it will all start against the Steelers. A couple of weeks ago I would have liked the Steelers chances in this game even though they lost at home to the same Jags... not so anymore. I think their Super Bowl aspirations went out the door when they lost Willie Parker and Aaron Smith to injuries.

Fred Taylor has been hot as of late and the Jaguars running game will flourish in the cold weather of Heinz Field.

I like the Jags in this one because of a few factors. Their running game. David Garrard takes care of the football. And they have a solid defense.

Jags win 17-13.

San Diego Chargers v. Tennessee Titans
I think the only way that the Titans pull this off is if their defense keeps the Chargers from turning Vince Young's mistakes into points.

Sure Philip Rivers is just as mistake-prone, but LaDanian Tomlinson and the home-field advantage will help the Chargers overcome his bonehead play. The Chargers have been playing solid ball as of late and will pull this one out.

Chargers win 31-20.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v. New York Giants
This is going to either be a great game or a puto game (pretty good analysis huh?). But really, who knows what Eli Manning we will get in this game. He showed up big in the Patriots game, but could easily become Ryan Leaf this weekend.

Jeff Garcia is a warrior and had a hand at eliminating the Giants in last year's playoffs. I like both squads' defenses.

If Manning has a better than average game than I think the Giants take this especially with Brandon Jacobs in the backfield.

Giants win 27-21.

Seattle Seahawks v. Washington Redskins
Redskins are the feel good story of the NFL season. Washington has rolled four straight opponents after their tragic loss of Sean Taylor and their immediate loss on the football field.

Besides the Packers, I am pulling for the Redskins to take the NFC. They are the team that no one wants to face. Emotion can carry a squad and I think this Redskins team will beat the Seahawks.

Redskins win 26-23.

16-0

As much as I hate the New England Patriots and watching their games, I must say that was one of the most entertaining games of the year. The four games in which they trailed (Colts, Ravens, Eagles, and Giants) proved to be the best games to watch this regular season.

Needless to say if you follow sports, but the Patriots completed their perfect regular season by beating the New York Giants, 38-35, making them the first 16-0 team in NFL history.

And that is not the only history breaking stat that was broken on the night. Tom Brady broke Peyton Manning's single season TD record by throwing his 50th TD of the year. Randy Moss broke Jerry Rice's single season TD record by catching his 23rd TD of the year. And finally, the Patriots scored a single season record 589 points on the year.

It was hard to believe that the Patriots would lose even as I watched the Giants move to a 28-16 advantage. Somehow, someway, you knew that Bill Belichick and Brady were going to find a way to win.

Hats off to Eli Manning and the Giants for showing up for this big game. I was worried that this game would get out of hand quickly and that Manning would have been pulled from the game if that happened. But Manning came up BIG for the Giants, keeping them in the game by throwing 4 TDs and only one pick.

This has to be a confidence builder for Manning and the Giants heading into the playoffs and their first round match-up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They can look themselves in the mirror and say "we can hang with the best in the league".

If you give the Patriots any light of hope they will eat you up. As soon as the Giants turned the ball over, the Patriots took advantage by scoring off of the turnover.

Good luck to any team that faces the Pats in the playoffs. They will need a perfect, flawless game to defeat the Pats... just like how the season gone for New England.

Carl Says So... The BCS Sucks

I am a big fan of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and especially of Carl on the show. And if he says the BCS sucks, then you better listen. Oh wait, according to him it stands for "Boston Can Suck It," only a genius like Carl would think of that. I am stealing that.

Also, he hates Eli Manning.

Adult Swim

Wednesday Blitz

First let me start by saying how great it is to hear that the Buffalo Bills' Kevin Everett might walk again. Everett's doctor reported that he had voluntary movement of his legs and arms. The doctor stated that it is a great sign to have voluntary movement so soon after a catastrophic injury.
Keep it up Everett, every NFL fan is in your corner.

Looks like our favorite euphoric fitness man has been released by the Tampa Bay Bucs following the results of a urine test.

Despite what was reported on ESPN and what I posted earlier, it looks like Eli Manning is really day-to-day after he took snaps and handed off in practice. It is not determined whether he will start.

If I am Tom Coughlin there is no way I start Manning. If he is actually day-to-day I would let him rest another week to make sure he is healthy enough to perform at his best. Plus, they are not playing a divisional foe this week in the Green Bay Packers. Yes, a win is a win, but wins inside your division are even better.
Of course the Giants player that matters most to me, Brandon Jacobs, my third RB on my fantasy team, is out up to a month with his knee injury.

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick issued an apology over the spying allegations but did not go very deep into the issue. The only life he showed was when asked about defending LaDainian Tomlinson on Sunday. Good old Belichick always can count on him for a boring interview.

And JaMarcus Russell passed his physical and will start practicing with Da' Raiders! Which makes my Mom happy, so in turn, I am happy.

*Sorry about my photoshop skills, or lack thereof, I used to just eliminate backgrounds for my old job.

A Familiar Facial Expression

Well the Giants season got off to a stellar start last night... they lose starting defensive end Osi Umenyiora, starting RB Brandon Jacobs, and now appear likely to be without their starting QB Eli Manning for at least a month after their loss to the Cowboys.

Tom Coughlin has got to be loving life right now. I mean you have your ex-running back, Tiki Barber, telling the world that he quit football because of his coaching, along with the constant New York criticism. Too bad, because this will give the Giants another reason not to fire Coughlin.

I can just hear it now: "Look at the injuries we have suffered; there is no way we can blame Coughlin."

Forget the fact that I had Jacobs as my third RB on my fantasy football team (and had high hopes for); I just feel plain bad for Eli. Does the guy ever smile? It seems like he has the same facial expression all the time. Like he is going shed one tear down his cheek at any moment.

And he actually had a great game for the Giants, too bad their defense let Tony Romo throw four TDs. Ugh, media jumping on the Romo bandwagon again. It makes me cringe when Romo smiles.

On another note: I am kind of disappointed in Ocho Cinco's (Chad Johnson) TD celebration in the first quarter of the Bengals-Ravens game.
You promised big things Ocho Cinco, now deliver. Oh yeah, and the Ravens already have three turnovers, IN THE FIRST QUARTER!

Time for popcorn.