February 11, 2012 in Sports

Wish went astray at Super Bowl

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The Patriots got exactly what they wanted when the Giants threw to Mario Manningham on New York’s last Super Bowl drive. Then the receiver New England deemed less dangerous than Victor Cruz or Hakeem Nicks made a catch that will be replayed for years to come. “This is still a Cruz and Nicks game,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick tells his defenders in audio captured for “Sound FX,” which first aired Wednesday on NFL Network. “I know we’re right on them; it’s tight. But those are still the guys. Make them go to Manningham; make them go to (tight end Bear) Pascoe. Let’s make sure we get Cruz and Nicks.” Manningham’s 38-yard catch (pictured right) – over-the-shoulder, between two defenders and along the sideline – keyed the winning drive. – AP

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