The top three reasons to love Eli Manning:
1. He is understated. For the entire season, this has caused him ruthless criticism for his "lack of heart" or failure to show emotion on and off the field. I, however, can only respect his modesty and subdued approach. He is an introvert on a field where the players who get noticed are those who showboat and boast, but he is content to simply play the best football he knows how.
2. He succeeded under immense pressure, with the shadow of his brother's huge success looming and his father's legacy on his shoulders. Still, he credits his entire team for the win, and is happy to share the podium with all of them.
3. He is a mamma's boy in the best sense of the word. While his father was on the road with the Saints, and Payton was busy playing in his football games, Eli spent his time with his mother. I think this made him into the mensch he is. (See reasons #1 and #2.) (Congrats to his fiancée!)
Also, if I may add one more little note, he won one of the most exciting football games ever played.
GO ELI!
-DaGirl
(Side note: Apparently, a Chabad center sent out an email prior to the game requesting that prayers be said for Eli ben Archie...maybe there is some higher power cheering for the Giants?)
2 comments:
Agreed. The man was Super-clutch.
I also gained a lot of respect for Plex. After his touchdown catch in the last minute, he got down on his knees and had a subdued celebration. Contrast that with Moss' "parting the sea" motion after his catch. I think it said a lot.
Hey Guys,
Cool blog.
Sounds like there may have been a Higher Power cheering for the Giants… It also seems to have something to do with Chabad.
Check this out:
One Fan Sees the Divine Behind Giants Super Bowl Upset - http://www.chabad.org/634176
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