Following up on his statement in the hours following the Ravens-Patriots game earlier this season, in which he claimed the Patriots have already been “crowned” by the media and the league, Derrick Mason has announced that he intends to extend his version of a truce to the recently defeated New England team.

His peaceful gesture, of course, being a mock Super Bowl Trophy with the Patriots name, and the engraving “2008: 18-1… Close enough, right?”

Mason said today that he felt bad for getting the Patriots hopes up and that he hopes “the trophy can help heal New England’s wounds.”

The Patriots have yet to release a formal response to Mason’s gesture. In week 13, a struggling Ravens team nearly defeated the record-setting Patriots, but fell short in a controversial final few minutes. Following the game, many Ravens expressed frustration with the game and, more specifically, the media’s coverage of both teams. Entering tonight’s Super Bowl the Patriots were double-digit favorites, vying to become the first team in league history to go 19-0.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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