Random musings on Super Bowl XLII

- I would've liked the Patriots going undefeated (19-0) all the way, but I'm happy I bet on the Giants (at +12.5 spread). Who wouldn't take a 12-point underdog in the Super Bowl knowing that the Patriots never cover in the big game? The money line was at +450 (that's $450 for a $100 bet) if you took the Giants straight up. But I doubt people were taking that route.

- A Patriot win by less than 12 would've been the best situation for me. New Englands remains perfect while the Giants cover. Win-win. Too bad, Eli Manning did his best Tom Brady impersonation in that last game-winning drive.

- Bill Belichick is an ass for walking out with 1 second left. It's such a shame a sleazy coach like him has won multiple Super Bowls.

- Giants WR Plaxico Burress caught the game-winning TD, but David Tyree undoubtedly made the play of the game season. His stunning overhead how-the-fuck-did-he-do-that catch while battling Patriots S Rodney Harrison was simply amazing.

- Despite losing out this season, the Patriots are the favorites to win next year. They begin the offseason as 4:1 favorites according to Bodog. The current champion Giants are listed at 10:1, similar to the Dallas Cowboys. The San Diego Chargers (6:1) and the Indianapolis Colts(8:1) round out the top 5.