On behalf of ProFootballCentral.com, I sat down today with former New England Patriot Joe Andruzzi, who has a remarkable story to tell. He received a clean bill of health this week, after a 2007 diagnosis of the most aggressive form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, called Burkitt’s lymphoma.
Here we are in the final quarter of the football season. The Giants open up with a perfect pass to Kevin Boss for a big gain to the tune of 40 yards. And just like that, the Giants are on the Patriots’ 35-yard line. Here’s hoping that New York will finally be able to score a touchdown.
The Patriots receive the ball and start off firing. Brady continues the balanced attack of passing and handing off the ball in an attempt to eat up the clock. Sooner than I’m sure Belichick would like, the Patriots are facing third down. New York’s defense was a step too late, and New England was able to convert and keep their drive alive as they cross midfield.
And so begins the second quarter, and with it a Laurence Maroney touchdown. It took all of three seconds. Of course, Maroney only had about a yard to go, thanks to the earlier pass interference call.
Amani Toomer just made a heck of a catch near the sideline, as the Giants continue to really milk the clock. Finally, New York is called for a delay of game. They were extremely close to such a penalty in the first quarter.
The Giants have been exceptional on their drive. As I type, New York is still on their first drive with less than seven minutes on the clock. They’ve done a heck of a job picking up the blitzing Patriots and their playcalling has been very balanced. As ExtremeRavens’ John Biasucci mentioned, destiny may be on New York’s side.
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