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New York Giants DE Justin Tuck wears a green wristband that reads Brick Strong during every game. Have you noticed it before? Ever wondered its significance?

The wristband was given to Justin by a young man named Evan Sullivano who suffered from leukemia. ESPN's Rachel Nichols reported this story and I wanted to share it with my readers in case you missed it.

Athletes usually make headlines with negative stories, most of their good deeds and moments go unnoticed, as good stories lack sensationalism. Unfortunately Evan Sullivano has passed on due to his illness but before leaving this earth he left a lasting impression on many people including his friend Justin Tuck.

His mother Debbie Sullivano remembers her sons football playing days and his desire to one day play in the NFL. He was known for his toughness on the field and was nicknamed "The Brick" by teammates. Sadly, this tough young man began a battle for his life at the age of 13 when he was diagnosed with leukemia. The Sullivano family faced even more tragedy when Evan's dad passed away from a heart attack.

Justin Tuck heard his story and was told he was Evan's favorite player. The Giants DE visited him and that initial visit turned into a friendship between the two.  This wasn't just a one time PR hospital visit for JT, it turned into a special bond. They communicated with one another via emails, texts and even visits until the very end.

On February 5th 2012, Justin Tuck and the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI, Tuck will be going on to the field not only with his teammates but also with Evan Sullivano and that bright green wristband.

Watch the ESPN video and full story by going to Justin Tuck Brick Strong.

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Fun New York Giants Super Bowl tribute video and song, "The GMEN Are Back Again" by the beautiful Missy Modell. This is a remix of the Rihanna and Calvin Harris song "We Found Love".

It includes a hilarious line which goes "Why is Brady wearing Uggs for men and I hope Belichick doesn't cheat again".

You can follow the beautiful redhead on twitter @MissyModell and follow us @GiantsKickoff. Also check out this awesome NY Giants 2011 Highlights Video.

Video - The GMEN Are Back by Missy Modell

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Every super hero has a weakness and for Tom Brady the New York Giants are  his equivalent of Superman's Kryptonite.

The GMEN present a serious problem for the Patriots and Tom Terrific. Without a doubt they are the most complete team New England has faced in the playoffs. Throw away regular season stats where an injured Giants team suffered through a very tough season. When the playoffs began New York had most of their starters back and were clicking on both offense and defense.

Here are the unique issues New England will face in Super Bowl XLVI (46).

Tom Brady Vs The New York Giants Defense

Big Blue has an above average defense led by a ferocious front 4, the best in the NFL. They can bring serious pressure with players like Jason Pierre-Paul, Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck. Not to mention packages and blitz' which allow other players like Mathias Kiwanuka and Michael Boley to get their shots in on opposing quarterbacks.

New York's defense can wear an opposing offense out. It isn't a coincidence that the Giants were always a better second half team this season. Adjustments by coaches of course contributed to the teams better play in the second half of games but the Defensive Line was also a contributing factor. They can rotate players in and out of that D-Line and maintain a steady and fresh pass rush. Players like Chris Canty and Dave Tollefson are key factors and sometimes go unnoticed due to the bigger names within that group.

One more factor to consider is the play of the Patriots QB when facing good pass rushing teams. I wrote an article earlier this week titled "Tom Brady is A Soft Cry Baby". Tom Terrific becomes very hesitant when he feels pressure and will make mistakes. He does not like to get hit! That being said, no QB likes to get hit but every QB reacts to a hit differently. Eli Manning shrugs it off, gets up, doesn't complain and moves on to the next play. Tom Brady on the other hand feels entitled, he will complain and openly ask and even persuade referees to throw flags if opposing players come close to hitting him. He does not take hits well and becomes very jittery in the pocket after he takes a couple of hard shots. Just look at the AFC Championship game where he had a horrendous performance against the Ravens.

Eli Manning and NY Giants Offense vs Tom Brady

Another aspect to consider here is Eli Manning and the NY Giants offense. When Tom Brady faces defensive teams he usually does not have to worry about being outscored. Most defensive teams the Patriots faced in the 2011 season did not have the fire power to keep up with The Golden Boy and his TE's.

New York on the other hand has one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. All three of their wide receivers are a TD waiting to happen. Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz and Mario Manningham can take a short reception the length of the field for a score. The GMEN's TE's are not in the class of the Patriots tight ends but Jake Ballard, Travis Beckum and Bear Pascoe are all capable of making game changing catches.

The running game is not too shabby either with Ahmad Bradshaw relatively healthy and Brandon Jacobs running better than at the start of the season.

The Keys to Victory for Super Bowl XLVI (46)

PRESSURE! New York has to maintain constant pressure on Tom Brady or else he will go off. There is no doubt the man is talented despite being a soft cupcake.

Disrupting TE Rob Gronkowski at the line of scrimmage will also be important. The Giants success over Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers can be attributed to the disruption of the timing from QB to receivers. They will have to do the same against not only Gronk but also Aaron Hernandez and WR Wes Welker.

If the Giants are capable of pressuring and disrupting the Patriots timing, I guarantee Tom Brady will get frustrated. When he gets frustrated he does not maintain his composure and will make and force bad throws which the GMEN can capitalize on. I believe the New York Giants are up for the challenge and will once again prove to be Tom Brady's Kryptonite and win Super Bowl XLVI (46)!

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The David Tyree Super Bowl XLII (42) catch against the New England Patriots is arguably the best play in SB history.

A look back at this incredible play which ultimately provided the New York Giants an opportunity to win the game. People can argue if this is the best catch during a Super Bowl but it would be difficult to find an overall better play from start to finish.

Eli Manning's escape while being pulled from his jersey, the throw, the unbelievable catch and of course the moment (event, game, time) where it happened. Also take into account who was covering David Tyree, none other than Rodney Harrsion who was known for being a tenacious defender. Here is the video .

Video David Tyree Super Bowl Catch vs Patriots

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It's a fact, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady is a soft cry baby who is over protected by NFL refs.

He goes by many names, "The Golden Boy", "Tom Terrific", I call him "Mr. Perfect" cause in the eyes of NFL referees he cannot do any wrong and cannot be touched. Just looking at Brady the wrong way may get a player flagged.

As Super Bowl XLVI (46) approaches the New York Giants better be aware that they will be facing Tom Terrific, the Patriots and also the referees. If you hit the Golden Boy and he decides to complain to the officials, chances are there will be a flag thrown even if it is a legal hit.

You think I'm kidding? Just ask any defensive player like Terell Suggs, Haloti Ngata or London Fletcher. Better yet watch this video.

Tom Brady Over Protected By NFL Referee - London Fletcher Hit

I posted this video and an article on December 11th, you can read more by going to "Jeff Triplette Bad Call On London Fletcher". As you will see below, Fletcher puts a legal hit on Brady yet he is flagged. The funny part is that Tom Brady right away gets up and starts applauding the penalty as if he in fact had been illegally hit. The video and replays clearly show it was perfectly legal. The ref claims it was a forearm to the head which could not be further from the truth.

Watch the video below. The Ravens Terrell Suggs barely makes contact with Tom's leg, the referee looking on hesitates to throw the flag but Brady starts pointing at the ref who in turn then nods and acknowledges his request for a penalty and throws the flag, UNREAL!

Players in the league openly talk about his sense of entitlement. In an interview for Sports Illustrated Baltimore Ravens Haloti Ngata told Dan Patrick

I love hitting Tom Brady because he always complains, he thinks he should never be touched.

Ngata's teammate Terrell Suggs during a Sirius Radio interview said of Brady

Rules made for him, he gets to tell the referee when to throw the flag

Even a former teammate has called out Tom Brady. Former Patriots player and now NBC Football analyst Rodney Harrison said

Tom Brady if you're listening, take off the skirt and put on some slacks, toughen up"

That quote by Harrison was made on a live broadcast of Sunday Night Football on NBC. Rodney made his comments after analyzing the play where the Ravens Suggs barely touched "The Golden Boys" leg (video shown above).

Tom Brady isn't only soft and a cry baby but also seems to have very thin skin. After an INT during the Washington Redskins vs Patriots game this season, Mr Perfect threw a tantrum on the sideline and argued with his now former Offensive Coordinator Bill O'Brien. It seems Bill O'Brien questioned Brady's decision which in turn infuriated the QB.

Let's Hope Superbowl XLVI (46) Isn't Tainted

The infamous Tuck Rule changed the course of NFL history and Super Bowl XXXVI. The Oakland Raiders were robbed of a chance to be the AFC representatives in that Super Bowl. Instead that questionable call favored Tom Brady (surprise, surprise) and the New England Patriots.

The referees have a responsibility to call plays as they see them not as Mr Perfect sees them. Tom Brady is a great QB, he doesn't need additional unfair help from officials. In many games Eli Manning takes a beating and rarely does he get calls which protect him from late hits. All fans are asking for is a fair game! A mano a mano match-up between two very good quarterbacks and two excellent teams.

There is no denying how good Tom Brady is but there is also no denying he has a little Justin Bieber in him, he is soft and a big time Cry BABY!

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Exactly 1 week away from a Super Bowl rematch we flashback and remember an over confident Tom Brady laughing at Plaxico Burress' Super Bowl Prediction.

He even contradicts himself, saying he learned early on not too make predictions yet he laughed at the premise that his team would only score 17 points. He obviously expected (predicted) to score more than that.

As it turns out Plaxico Burress was wrong, the New England Patriots only scored 14 points and lost Super Bowl XLII to the New York Giants! Here is the video of the press conference (interview).

Video: Over Confident Pretty Boy Tom Brady

As the saying (cliche) goes "He who laughs last, laughs best". Burress catches the game winning touchdown pass and the New York Giants defeat the Patriots 17-14.

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Awesome video compilation of New York Giants 2011-2012 highlights. A great way to remember this incredible season right before the Giants play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI February 5th.

There were too many great plays to put into just one video but this particular compilation combines some of the best moments with a great song and it was superbly edited.

I'm confident Big Blue will be adding more explosive moments to this clip after next Sunday. Just one more win to make this season one for the ages. Enjoy this New York Giants video compilation in HD.

Featuring the song "We Run This Town" by Jay Z and Rihanna. Also featuring many players including Victor Cruz, Jason Pierre-Paul, Ahmad Bradshaw, Hakeem Nicks, Jake Ballard, Eli Manning just to name a few. GO GMEN! Make sure to follow on twitter @GiantsKickoff.

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The "Tuck Rule" and Tom Brady will be for ever linked but the New England Patriots QB wants no part of the Justin Tuck Rules which are coming on February 5, 2012!

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Is former New York Giants great Michael Strahan making a comeback?

Last week after being asked to be an honorary captain Strahan had a twitter conversation with Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon where he expressed his potential interest.

The exchange between the two was quite amusing as Michael tweeted "Tell John Mara he could have thrown an offer to play this Sunday in there too, I have 25 plays in me easy.. Let's go!!". Pat Hanlon's reply was

10-12 plays is what you meant

Michael Strahan's comeback was

LOL!! I would surprise you

Obviously this conversation was all in good fun and after yesterdays article "Jim Harbaugh is a Disrespectful Whiny Jerk" I wanted to keep it nice, lite and fun.

Who can get upset about Michael Strahan? No one the guy is awesome. He was a Giants great and now has proven to be just as talented in front of the cameras for FOX. I do believe him when he claims to have 25 plays left in the tank. It would be a treat to watch him play for just one more game, especially a Super Bowl. Even though that's an impossibility he still has been an inspirational figure for our current players and has always provided much support for the GMEN.

Michael Strahan is a class act, I'm sure he would feel almost as much enjoyment in watching the New York Giants win a Super Bowl as he did when he played and won one.

If you are a football fan you should be following #92, his twitter is @MichaelStrahan. Spokesman @GiantsPatHanlon is also great especially for GMEN fans and make sure to add @GiantsKickoff as well! Here are the tweets.

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh is proving to be a disrespectful, whinny jerk. You can throw immature and unprofessional into the mix.

A good head coach? Maybe, time will tell he certainly had great success his first season. Then again he wouldn't be the first coach to have success only to fall flat on his face after his act starts wearing thin with players and the media.

When Jim Harbaugh got into it with Lions head coach Jim Schwartz most people gave him the benefit of the doubt but it's clear the man is rude. After beating the New Orleans Saints he met coach Sean Peyton on the field and pretty much ignored him during the hand shake. He was looking out onto the field as he shook his hand and just pushed him along and kept going.

This past Sunday after the New York Giants beat the 49ers, Harbaugh proceeded to do the same thing to coach Tom Coughlin. He also refused an interview after the game with FOX something he had agreed upon before the game. Of course if San Francisco would have won he would be all over it.

Jim Harbaugh Acting Like A Whiny Sore Loser

He isn't only rude and disrespectful but also showing the NFL his whiny side. Jim Harbaugh has been crying up a storm about the refs making a bad call on the Ahmad Bradshaw non fumble. That play was clearly blown dead before the fumble, there is nothing to argue. Bradshaw's forward progress had been stopped, the referee then whistled the play dead which is specifically designed to prevent players from getting injured or into scuffles. It's up to the referee's judgement to determine when forward progress has ended and when he should whistle a play dead. It wasn't as if the ref knew Ahmad Bradshaw would cough up the ball right after he blew the whistle.

Jim Harbaugh has been saying that call was worse than the Tom Brady "Tuck Rule" in the Super Bowl against the Raiders. In actuality there is no comparison between the two. I understand it was a difficult loss, I'm sure he must be second guessing his own judgement. His decision to send out a young man like Kyle Williams to return punts is probably the main reason they lost the game. Williams is a WR who had not participated in many punt returns this season. There were many reasons why the San Francisco 49ers lost the game but the non call on Ahmad Bradshaw was not one of them.

The New York Giants have been recipients of many a bad call, not plays which were blown dead but blatant calls which were either over turned or called unfairly against them through the course of the 2011 season. In both games versus the Green Bay Packers the GMEN were clearly facing the opposing team and the referees. They continued playing despite horrendous calls and were in a position to win both games, they fell short in the regular season but won in the playoffs despite several calls which were clearly erroneous.

San Francisco 49ers head coach needs to grow up. He needs to put the pom poms down and realize he is not a college football coach anymore. His act will wear thin fast just ask Jets head coach Rex Ryan! Jim Harbaugh has proven to be a big baby, sore loser and he obviously lacks sportsmanship. At least Rex Ryan had the guts to face the media after the games.  No doubt about it Jim Harbaugh is a disrespectful, whiny jerk and I'm glad the New York Giants smacked that dumb smirk off his face!