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• Super Bowl XLII determined the champions for the 2007-08 National Football League season. The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17 to 14, thwarting the Patriots' goal of having a perfect 19-0 season.

• Fast Facts

  1. Date: February 3, 2008
  2. Site: University of Phoenix Stadium
  3. Location: Glendale, AZ
  4. Television: FOX
  5. TV Broadcasters: Joe Buck and Troy Aikman
  6. National Anthem singer: Jordin Sparks
  7. Halftime Entertainment: Tom Petty
  8. Pre-Game Entertainment Includes: Paula Abdul
  9. Patriots defeated Giants 38-35 in Week 17
  10. Patriots attempted to join 1972 Miami Dolphins as only undefeated champions in NFL history
  11. Giants joined 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers as teams that won the Super Bowl by winning 4 post-season games without a home game
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• The Throw -- The Catch

  Down 14-10 with about three minutes left in the game, Eli Manning orchestrated an 83-yard-drive that culminate in a touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress. "The Catch," however, refers to a 32-yard lob on third down with just a minute left in the game to David Tyree. Manning was surrounded by Patriots in what looked to be an almost certain sack. He managed to escape and launched the ball while being pursued by Patriots. Tyree caught the ball and clutched it against his helmet as he fell to ground, giving the Giants a first down just outside the red zone with 59 seconds left. New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin said it was one of the greatest plays in Super Bowl history.The New York Times: Giants Stun Patriots in Super Bowl XLII

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  Tyree Catch | How to Throw a Super Bowl Party | Super Bowl Live Coverage | New England Patriots | New York Giants | Super Bowl Merchandise | Super Bowl T-shirts | Super Bowl Hats | Patriots T-shirts | Eli Manning | Kevin Gilbride

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