2012 Super Bowl set to be an exciting game
By John Loop Staff Writer Snow and ice generated many cheering children last year around this time, but also caused trouble for the biggest event in sports, the Super Bowl. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers put on quite a show at Jerry-world, but this year’s game in Indianapolis is bound to be even better. The matchup between the two most prolific offenses in football this season, the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, will be a game of defensive stops (or lack of them). The Patriots averaged over 32 points a game during the regular season, which means the Giants front seven, namely Jason Pierre-Paul, Osi Umeniyora and Justin Tuck, will have to…
Giants, Eagles to face off in first place struggle Sunday
By Peter Sblendorio Sports Editor The NFC East race is starting to narrow down to a two-team competition, with the Giants and Eagles standing atop the division at 6-3 and the other two teams sitting with losing records. This Sunday night, the two NFC East heavyweights will match up head on in a struggle in Philadelphia for the top spot in the division coming off two very different week 10s. The Eagles played their best game of the 2010 season on Monday Night Football against the Redskins, torching their division rivals 59-28. Quarterback Michael Vick played his best game as an Eagle, throwing four touchdown passes and running in two more. The Giants, on the…
Q&A with former New Orleans quarterback Archie Manning
By Wren Culp Staff Writer (To read the full article, click here) On Monday October 26, 2009 I got to sit down and talk to former NFL quarterback Archie Manning over the phone. I asked him a series of questions that did not belong in the story. Q: What is your opinion on the Dallas Cowboys? A: “When I was in college and even before that I always had admired the Dallas Cowboys. Back when Landry was around was when I was really into them.” Q: When Peyton and Eli play against each other, who do you pull for? A: “When they played three years ago, Olivia and I just pulled for the offense. It…