LAS VEGAS – Steve Spagnuolo didn't set out to be a football coach. When he enrolled at Springfield College in Massachusetts in 1978, his goal was to pursue a career in education like his mother, Carol, a grammar-school teacher.
"I went to college to be a phys. ed teacher in high school," Spagnuolo said in a phone conversation last week. "My mother was a teacher. When I went to college, that's what I was going to do, because it was the same thing. I wanted to teach. I wanted to educate. At that time, it was going to be physical education, and then one thing led to another and I kind of teach and educate in a different way."
That way is teaching defense to professional football players. And few coaches in the NFL are as accomplished at that skill as Spagnuolo.
On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs' defensive coordinator will coach in his sixth Super Bowl, his fifth as a coordinator. He devised the Giants' defensive game plan that suffocated the record-setting New England Patriots offense in Super Bowl XLII. Spagnuolo has won two more Super Bowls in his five seasons with the Chiefs to become the only offensive or defensive coordinator to win Super Bowls in that role with multiple franchises. If the Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in Super Bowl LVIII, Spagnuolo will break a tie with four other coaches and become the first four-time Super Bowl-winning coordinator on either side of the ball.
The other three-time winning coordinators are Washington defensive coordinators Richie Petitbon (Super Bowls XVII, XXII and XXVI) and three former New England Patriots coaches, offensive coordinators Charlies Weis (XXXVI, XXXVIII and XXXIX) and Josh McDaniel (XLIX, LI and LIII), and defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel (XLII, LIV and LVII). Crennel (XXI and XXV) and Weis (XXV) also won Super Bowl rings as Giants assistant coaches.
Spagnuolo is certainly in the discussion of the very best assistant coaches in NFL history.
Just don't ask Spagnuolo to engage in the conversation. Long one of the kindest and most pleasant people to work in the NFL, the self-effacing Spagnuolo deflects credit faster than Andy Reid devours a cheeseburger.
"You end up in the positions as they come, right?" Spagnuolo said. "You can't control that sometimes. I'll be honest with you, it's great to have all that, but it's always been about the relationships with the players. And I value that more than anything. When it's all said and done, I hope my personal legacy is that I was able to share, educate, mentor, coach, teach guys along the way in this business.
"It's always been about trying to influence, help, mentor, better somebody and something, and it happened to be football. So, I hope when it's all said and done, it'll be the relationships and I would've been able to at least help some guys along the way."
Spagnuolo, 64, did some of his best work this season, despite his unit losing numerous players to injuries, including linebacker Nick Bolton, the team's leading tackler, for nine games after wrist surgery. The Chiefs have two first-team defensive all-pros in tackle Chris Jones and slot cornerback Trent McDuffie, but in part because of frequent lineup shuffling on defense, the Chiefs were 9-6 after a Christmas Day home loss to the rival Raiders. They've since won five in a row, including three in the playoffs.
"I think everybody recognized when Nick was out what a great job (linebacker Drue) Tranq(uill) did," Spagnuolo said. "But we don't have Bryan Cook, who's our starting safety, with us; Derrick Nnadi, who's a tackle for us; and now you know about (defensive end) Charles Omenihu (who tore his ACL in the AFC Championship Game in Baltimore).
"But I will say this: every year is challenging. It's been up and down and we've grinded through it. But I'm fortunate in that a) I have a head coach (Reid) that lets us do our thing, and b) I have assistant coaches who are tremendous. I don't think our assistant coaches get enough credit for all they've done over the five years I've been here, because most of them stayed pretty consistent. And certainly, this year, when you lose guys and the next guy stepping in does a really good job, it's not just a credit to the guy that went into play, but it's a credit to the coach who had him ready."
The Chiefs finished the regular season second in the NFL in both points allowed per game (17.3) and yards allowed per game (289.8).
"The one that's always been important to me is the points allowed," Spagnuolo said. "I don't even worry about the total yards. We focus on the points allowed, our third down, red zone, turnovers, two-minute, all the situational things. If we can lead the league in those, the rest will take care of itself. Let's face it, the number one job of any defensive unit is to limit the amount of points that are scored. That gives your team a chance to win."
Kansas City has been even better in the playoffs, holding three high-scoring opponents -- Miami, Buffalo and Baltimore -- to a total of 31 points.
"If you don't step up defensively in the playoffs, you don't go very far, in my opinion," Spagnuolo said. "No matter how good your offense is, you've got to give it back to them without allowing the other team many points. We're going to need to do it again because we're facing the top offense as far as weapons, in my opinion."
The 49ers' offense is staffed with numerous excellent players, including quarterback Brock Purdy, running back Christian McCaffrey, wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk, and tight end George Kittle. San Francisco's attack is orchestrated by head coach Kyle Shanahan, one of the NFL's most respected offensive coaches. Spagnuolo is familiar with the scheme after facing it in the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory over the Niners four years ago.
"I think what Kyle has done is taken these weapons and used them all equally," Spagnuolo said. "That's what makes it really hard to defend them. You go into (a game vs.) Tennessee, and you've got to take away (running back) Derrick Henry. You go into this game, and you say you're just going to take away McCaffrey and then the other guys are going to kill you. The quarterback's going to kill you with the tight end, the two wideouts. They've put together a heck of a group and they've done a great job."
Spagnuolo's first Super Bowl was in 2004, when he was the linebackers coach for Reid's Philadelphia Eagles, who lost to New England. Ironically, on Sunday, the Chiefs can become the first team since those Patriots to win consecutive Super Bowls.
In 2007, Tom Coughlin hired Spagnuolo to be the Giants' defensive coordinator. Spagnuolo earned a forever standing in Giants lore in that season's Super Bowl XLII. Tom Brady and the undefeated Patriots had scored a then NFL-record 589 regular-season points, but Spags' defense held them to 14 in an epic three-point victory.
"You get into a Super Bowl, and they're all huge challenges," Spagnuolo said. "But that was a pretty special thing."
Spagnuolo left after the 2008 season to become the head coach of the St. Louis Rams but returned for a second stint as the Giants' coordinator in 2015. He was the team's interim head coach for the final four games of the 2017 season. After sitting out the 2018 season, he returned to the NFL the following year as Kansas City's defensive coordinator. The Chiefs are in the Super Bowl for the fourth time in his five seasons.
"You never take it for granted," Spagnuolo said. "It's amazing to think that I'm going to my sixth. They're all special in their own way. It's so hard to get there. I'm hoping I'll do a better job this time, but typically at the end of them, because you're so focused on the grind, you don't really get to enjoy it. I'm trying to, each one I go to, absorb and embrace it a little bit more, because there's a chance you never get back again."
Spagnuolo has been in the coaching grind a long time, since he was a graduate assistant at the University of Massachusetts in 1982. He and his wife, Maria, have no children. Does he envision the end to his prolific run?
"It'll pop in my mind every once in a while," Spagnuolo said. "The only time that I even think about that is when I feel the lessened time with Maria, to be quite honest with you. When we're getting enough of that time, I don't even think about it. Because I love what I'm doing. I love being around the guys that I've got. I love the guy that I work for. And this is a special, special profession to be in. Very hard to give up, especially when it's going good. If and when I ever do decide, it's going to be because I want to spend more time with her or it's time to say, 'Hey, it's got to be more about Maria, and less about me.' And that time's going to come at some point. I'm just not sure when that is."
With the Chiefs making almost annual visits to the Super Bowl, and Reid and Patrick Mahomes at the top of their profession, Spagnuolo is amid a tremendously successful period that could continue for years. Who would want to walk away from that?
"But you know, maybe sometimes it is best to do it then," Spagnuolo said. "People say that. I think anytime you're in something that you love, it's hard to leave it. So, you've got to make the decisions at the right time. Hopefully, you're not forced out of it. None of us want that to happen. I'm just enjoying the ride right now and hope it continues."
And if it ends, it's not too late to be a high school phys. ed teacher.
"I know," Spagnuolo said. "It might be a little bit less stressful."
View iconic photos from the Giants' Super Bowl XLII victory over the undefeated Patriots.
In this Feb. 3, 2008, file photo, the New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) catches a 32-yard pass in the clutches of New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The New England Patriots are back in the Super Bowl against the New York Giants, the team that ruined their perfect season in that game four years ago. They advanced with one of Tom Brady's worst games of the season and unheralded Sterling Moore's best. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)
New York Giants' Eli Manning, left, leaps into the arms of Brandon Jacobs as Kareem McKenzie, right, raises his arms in celebration after the Giants scored against the New England Patriots in the final mometns of the Super Bowl XLII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 17-14. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2008 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning meet on he field before the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Brady has three Super Bowl rings, with another taken away by Manning and the Giants in 2008. Both have their teams on course for a reprise of that memorable title game. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
FILE New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin encourages his team during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium in this Feb. 3, 2008 file photo in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 17-14. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, file)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 escapes pressure from the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY, SEPT. 18 - FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2008, file photo, New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, left, and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo talk on the sideline during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots in Glendale, Ariz. Since leaving the Giants two years ago to become the St. Louis Rams coach, Spagnuolo hasn't hesitated to seek advice from Coughlin. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 during the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Defensive end Michael Strahan #92 of the New York Giants gets set for the snap of the ball by the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2008, file photo, New England Patriots players and the New York Giants players take the field during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, has the best grass field in the NFL, according to the latest survey by the players union. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 throws a pass downfield against the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 escapes pressure from the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 calls a timeout immediately after completing a pass downfield against the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 escapes pressure from the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 escapes pressure from the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 escapes pressure from the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 escapes pressure from the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 evades pressure against the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning escaped pressure and completed a 32-yard miracle pass to David Tyree on the play, setting up the Giants winning TD. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 to win the Super Bowl XLII football game in Glendale, Ariz, on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
FILE In this Feb. 3, 2008 file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, center, holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as he celebrates with his coach Tom Coughlin, right, after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game in Glendale, Ariz. David Archuleta and David Cook are no professional athletes, but one of them will be celebrating like one on the "American Idol" finale on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. The next "Idol" champ will shout "I'm going to Disney World!" during the celebration immediately following the announcement, the first time those famous promotional words were uttered anywhere but a court or playing field. For more than two decades, Super Bowl, World Series and NBA Finals champs have made the pronouncement as the crowd cheers and confetti flies. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, file)
FILE New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin cheers on his team during pre-game warm-ups before the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium in this Feb. 3, 2008 file photo, in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 17-14. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, file)
New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree (85) is pulled down by New England Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather (31) and cornerback Ellis Hobbs III (27) during the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning points during the second quarter of the Giants' 17-14 win over the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants Zak DeOssie reacts after a play against New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 17-14. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning calls a play during the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) and receiver David Tyree (85) celebrate the Giants' 17-14 win over the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
The Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy is blurred by a slow camera shutter speed while on display at the Phoenix Convention Center Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, in Phoenix. The New England Patriots play the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII on Sunday, Feb. 3. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New England Patriots' Asante Samuel reacts to missing a fourth quarter interception against the New York Giants during the Super Bowl XLII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 17-14. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) catches a complete pass as New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) tries to break up the play in the fourth quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
A New York Giants fan celebrates following the Giants win over the New England Patriots at the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants fans celebrate during the Giants' 17-14 win over the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, scrambles away from New England Patriots defenders on third-and-5 before launching a 32-yard pass to David Tyree with 1:15 left in the fourth quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Tyree's reception set up the Giants final. The Giants won 17-14. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) gets tackled by New England Patriots safety James Sanders (36) and other defenders during the first quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. At top left are cornerback Ellis Hobbs III (27) and defensive back Brandon Meriweather (31). (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants receiver Amani Toomer (81) makes a catch during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) reacts after a sack of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12), center, during the second half of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 to win the Super Bowl XLII football game in Glendale, Ariz, on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, and Michael Strahan celebrate after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) reacts to an injury during the fourth quarter at the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots in University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New England Patriots fans hold up signs and four fingers before the Super Bowl XLII football game between the Patriots and the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. The Patriots were 18-0 for the season entering the game and were going for their fourth Super Bowl championship. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New England Patriots receiver Randy Moss (81) is hit by New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) and his teammate James Butler after Moss made a catch during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants receiver Amani Toomer (81) celebrates with fans after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, center, holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as he celebrates with his coach Tom Coughlin, right, after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss (89) pulls in a pass as New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) closes in during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 17-14. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) celebrates his 5-yard touchdown during the third quarter against the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. At right is Patriots cornerback Randall Gay (21). (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) and running back Plaxico Burress (17) join teammates in a huddle during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 17-14. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin cheers on his team in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates after defeating the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) reacts during the Giants 17-14 win over the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches warm-ups before the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants defensive tackle Fred Robbins (98) gestures to the crowd during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New England Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel (50) walks off the field after the Patriots lost to the New York Giants 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) and Madison Hedgecock celebrate after their team scored the winning fourth-quarter touchdown during the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants receiver Steve Smith (12) is upended after a reception by New England Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather (31) during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants' Michael Strahan (92) and Osi Umenyiora (72) celebrate after Strahan sacked New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, during the third quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is seen during the Patriots' 17-14 loss to the New York Giants during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants players celebrate after beating the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress (17) scores a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gets pressure from New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
University of Phoenix Stadium is seen prior to the start of the Super Bowl XLII football game between the New England Patriots and New York Giants on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
New York Giants' Michael Strahan (92) and Osi Umenyiora (72) celebrate after Strahan sacked New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, during the third quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
A young Giants fan celebrates after the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss (89) makes a 45-yards dash as New England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas (96) and Ellis Hobbs III (27) pursue during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
A New York Giants player holds up the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 to win the Super Bowl XLII football game in Glendale, Ariz, on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants fans react in the fourth quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game between the Giants and New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) celebrates after teammate Kawika Mitchell sacked New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin hugs defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) after defeating the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin reacts after defeating the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney (39) is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn (57) during the kick return to start the third quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning releases a pass as New England Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel (50) closes in during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 17-14. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants players hold up the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 to win the Super Bowl XLII football game in Glendale, Ariz, on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) stands next to New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 to win the Super Bowl XLII football game in Glendale, Ariz, on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants fans cheer for their team before the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) and Giants head coach Tom Coughlin celebrate after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants' Lawrence Tynes (9) kicks a field goal during the first quarter against the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 17-14. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New England Patriots receiver Kelley Washington, left, sits on the bench with his teammates after the Patriots lost to the New York Giants 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds the trophy for Most Valuable Player during a news conference on Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 in Phoenix. The Giants won the Super Bowl XLII football game by defeating the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New England Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs III (27), left, intercepts a pass intended for New York Giants receiver Steve Smith (12) in the second quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talks to his teammate while sitting on the bench during the third quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants players hold up the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 to win the Super Bowl XLII football game in Glendale, Ariz, on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, and Michael Strahan celebrate the Giants' 17-14 win over the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates after his 13-yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants linebacker Zak DeOssie holds up a newspaper after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady walks off the field after the New York Giants beat the Patriots 17-14 during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants receiver Steve Smith (12) celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots receiver Randy Moss (81) and New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster (23) go after the ball in the final minute of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as he celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin is doused by his player Madison Hedgecock after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants' Eli Manning (10) and Brandon Jacobs celebrate after Manning threw the game-winning touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 17-14. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 to win the Super Bowl XLII football game in Glendale, Ariz, on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants' Plaxico Burress, left, catches the game-winning touchdown pass in front of New England Patriots' Ellis Hobbs III during the final minute of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks on during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy alongside Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, and Terry Bradshaw after the Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree, front right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan kisses the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots 17-14 to win Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, and his coach Tom Coughlin look at the Vince Lombardi Trophy as they celebrate after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
RETRANSMISSION FOR ALTERNATE CROP New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates after his 13-yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) catches a 32-yard pass in the clutches of New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress (17) fails to catch a pass in the end zone while under pressure from New England Patriots defenders Ellis Hobbs III, right, Brandon Meriweather, (31) and Asante Samuel in the third quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass as his teamate David Diehl (66) holds off New England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas (96) during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree, right, makes a catch against New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 escapes pressure and sets to pass against the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates his 5-yard touchdown pass to David Tyree during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 escapes pressure and passes downfield against the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) pressures New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the third quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates a touchdown by running back Laurence Maroney during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) strips the football from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) dives on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the second quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Brady was sacked on the play. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots running back Heath Evans (44) walks off the field amid a shower of confetti after the Patriots' 17-14 loss to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
FILE In this Feb. 3, 2008 file photo, New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress (17) celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Giants' 17-14 win over the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. It was just 10 months ago that Burress became an instant New York sports hero after his clutch performance in the Super Bowl. But on Monday Dec. 1, 2008 , Burress was hauled out of a police precinct in handcuffs facing two weapons charges that could send him to jail. (AP Photo/David Duprey, File)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, admires the Vince Lombardi Trophy with broadcaster Terry Bradshaw after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as he celebrates with his coach Tom Coughlin after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) celebrates with fans after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress (17) jumps for the ball against New England Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs (27) and James Sanders during the first quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The pass fell incomplete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants' Guy Whimper (79) holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
The Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy is seen at a news conference at the Phoenix Convention Center Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, in Phoenix. The New England Patriots play the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII on Sunday, Feb. 3. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress (17) celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Giants' 17-14 win over the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) reacts after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the third quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants players Michael Strahan, left, and Eli Manning, holding the Vince Lombardi trophy, celebrate during a Super Bowl parade in New York on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. The Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17-14 in Sunday's National Football League championship game. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York file photo, New York Giants' quarterback Eli Manning looks on as defensive end Michael Strahan, holds the Super Bowl trophy during a parade celebrating the New York Giants Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. A reader-submitted question about extra pay for NFL playoff teams is being answered as part of an Associated Press Q&A column called "Ask AP." (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
New York Giants fans watch from the ground and from scaffolding during the Super Bowl parade Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Gary He)
New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree holds up his key to the city during a ceremony honoring the team Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. Tyree made a spectacular catch in the fourth quarter to help the Giants beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII 17-14 on Sunday. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
A New York Giants fan holds up a sign during a ceremony honoring the Giants at City Hall Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. The sign was in reference to the Giants' 17-14 Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, which tarnished the Patriots' perfect season. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants center Shaun O'Hara, left, and punter Jeff Feagles show off their keys to the city during a ceremony honoring the team Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. The Giants beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII 17-14 on Sunday. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, talks with defensive end Michael Strahan after receiving their keys to the city during a ceremony honoring the team Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. The Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII on Sunday. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin addresses fans during a ceremony honoring the team Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at City Hall in New York. The Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII on Sunday. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning waves to fans during a ceremony honoring the team Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at City Hall in New York. The Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII on Sunday. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates with teammates during a ceremony honoring the team Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at City Hall in New York. The Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII on Sunday. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Fans gather outside New York City Hall to honor the New York Giants Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. The Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII on Sunday.(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants' head coach Tom Coughlin, center, holds the Vince Lombardi trophy as Michael Strahan, left, and Eli Manning, right, look on during a parade celebrating the Giants Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, left, talks with Whoopi Goldberg during a ceremony honoring the team Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at City Hall in New York. The Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII on Sunday. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan makes his way to the stage carrying the George C. Halas trophy of the NFC Championship trophy during a ceremony honoring the team Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at City Hall in New York. The Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII on Sunday. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, Pool)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer high fives fans as he makes his way to the stage during a ceremony honoring the team Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at City Hall in New York. The Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII on Sunday. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, Pool)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning makes his way to the stage carrying the Vince Lomardi trophy for a ceremony honoring the team Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at City Hall in New York. The Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bow on Sunday.(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, Pool)
Players wave to fans as the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants receive a ticker tape parade in lower Manhattan through the "Canyon of Heroes" Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Players wave to fans as the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants receive a ticker tape parade in Lower Manhattan through the "Canyon of Heroes" Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
New York Giants players Michael Strahan, left, and Eli Manning celebrate during a Super Bowl parade in New York on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. The Giants defeated the New England Patriots, 17-14, in Sunday's National Football League championship game. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Giants fans wave during a parade celebrating the Giants Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Corinne Kelly, left, of Roselle Park, N.J. and Lauren Busko, of Garwood, N.J., second from left, join other fans as they celebrate during a parade for the New York Giants Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Players wave to a throng of fans as the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants receive a ticker tape parade in Lower Manhattan through the "Canyon of Heroes" Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer rides through the Super Bowl victory parade Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Gary He)
New York Giants fans celebrate during a Super Bowl victory parade in New York on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. The Giants defeated the New England Patriots, 17-14, in Sunday's National Football League championship game. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan shows the Vince Lombardi Trophy as he rides through the Super Bowl victory parade Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Gary He)
New York Giants fan Ryan Schnepf, 23, walks through the confetti strewn on Broadway after the Super Bowl parade Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Gary He)
New York Giantscoach Tom Coughlin holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy during a Super Bowl parade in New York on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. Manning was the most valuable player as the Giants defeated the New England Patriots, 17-14, in Sunday's National Football League championship game. (AP Photo/Gary He)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates during a Super Bowl parade in New York on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. Manning was the most valuable player as the Giants defeated the New England Patriots, 17-14, in Sunday's National Football League championship game. (AP Photo/Gary He)
The float carrying the Vince Lombardi Trophy makes its way up Broadway as the Super Bowl champion New York Giants football team receive a ticker tape parade in Lower Manhattan through the "Canyon of Heroes" Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Defensive end Michael Strahan, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, coach Tom Coughlin, and MVP quarterback Eli Manning, at the front of the float, from left, show off the Vince Lombardi Trophy to a throng of fans as the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants receive a ticker tape parade in Lower Manhattan through the "Canyon of Heroes" Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
New York Giants players Michael Strahan celebrates during a Super Bowl parade in New York on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. The Giants defeated the New England Patriots, 17-14, in Sunday's National Football League championship game. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
A float carrying the Vince Lombardi Trophy makes its way up Broadway as the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants receive a ticker tape parade in lower Manhattan through the "Canyon of Heroes" Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
RECROP VERSION Defensive end Michael Strahan, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, coach Tom Coughlin, and MVP quarterback Eli Manning, at the front of the float, from left, show off the Vince Lombardi Trophy to a throng of fans as the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants receive a ticker tape parade in Lower Manhattan through the "Canyon of Heroes" Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
