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    Last column of the season But, I want to thank all you guys for reading it this past season and for your comments. It's been a fun season for me at SBR - good luck to all of you today!

    http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pb.../80202071/1054

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    Nancy:

    Just because football is over doesn't mean your not welcome

    I see the Pats win but not covering. I"m holding money on the giants ML so I hope it doesn't happen. Besides you need 1000 posts so we can hook up in Vegas

    First beer is on me since you think your liver needs to be punished.

    Better luck next year with your steelers. It's been interesting reading your columns.

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    http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pb.../80202071/1054

    Road-tested Giants will keep Pats from achieving historic 19th win

    by Nancy Allen
    published February 3, 2008 12:15 am

    Upsets have always been a part of sports.

    We need look no further than our own backyard to find the biggest upset of the 2007 college season: Appalachian State’s win over Michigan in Ann Arbor. And who doesn’t remember the “Miracle on Ice,” where the United States Olympic hockey team beat the Soviets in 1980.

    What about N.C. State knocking off Houston to win the 1983 National Championship? Or the irony of the undefeated horse Man O’ War losing his only race to a 100-1 long shot named Upset in 1919.

    But arguably the greatest upset of all came in the game we’ll all be watching today, the Super Bowl. Joe Namath’s guaranteed victory came to pass as the underdog New York Jets beat the Baltimore Colts to win Super Bowl III. Even a win today by another New York team will not eclipse what the Jets achieved.

    But today’s game remains to be played, and it will take a “Miracle on Turf” for the Giants to beat the undefeated New England Patriots in Arizona. New York played a close one with the Pats in the Meadowlands during the last game of the regular season, losing 38-35.

    At the center of Super Bowl conversation has been the two men at the helm: New York’s Eli Manning and New England’s Tom Brady. Many will say it will be no contest, as Brady has had a season that most can only dream of. However, Eli has proven this season that he isn’t just “the other Manning.” This Manning lead his team to 10 road victories, threw for four touchdown passes in New York’s three-point loss to the Pats, and outplayed veteran Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre to earn a spot in the Super Bowl.

    Manning will need another performance like that today, but the running game of the Giants will also need to be strong.

    New York will have to keep the Patriots offense on the sidelines — an offense I often refer to as “the machine.”

    Time of possession will be vastly important for the Giants, as will be pressuring Brady. The Giants lead the league in sacks this season, and they will need all that and more to rattle the seemingly nerveless Brady. Great defense wins great football games.

    Let’s face it, the odds are almost insurmountable against the Giants winning but, as in the great upsets of the past, there is always hope. … GIANTS, 28-20.

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    What... You mean your not covering the Pro Bowl Nancy.

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    First time I have read your column im new here even though I think Pats win very nice job, look forward to reading you next season.

    Do you cover any other sports for the paper during the off season or do a NFL draft column and cover free agent movement?
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    It's been a treat reading your columns and picks all year Nancy. In a way I regret ever doing so, because all it's accomplished is show me that even a woman understands football more than myself. Not just a hot hand either, you've had quality breakdowns all year, the only sports writer I don't consider an attention seeking nincompoop to be honest.

    If you are going to take a vacation at a music forum or something this offseason take me with you, I could use one too.

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    So did you play the Giants ML today sportsgirl
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    I'm confused, this is the first post that I have read on the sbr forum by you. The others I had to search them out and hunt themdown myself. Well good luck and hope to hear from you again next july when training camp starts up.
    Do you cover any other sports or just football?

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    I've had the pleasure of reading her columns for the past 3 years. During this part of the year, she does columns and blogs on American Idol.

    She is one of my favorite writers. And I am very biased towards her.

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    I watch American idol look forward to her columns on AI
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    Sportsgirl has balls! She picked Giants outright winners. Good luck sportsgirl.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 20Four7 View Post
    Nancy:

    Just because football is over doesn't mean your not welcome

    I see the Pats win but not covering. I"m holding money on the giants ML so I hope it doesn't happen. Besides you need 1000 posts so we can hook up in Vegas

    First beer is on me since you think your liver needs to be punished.

    Better luck next year with your steelers. It's been interesting reading your columns.

    20Four7
    You can't get rid of me that easy I'll be around - just no football columns till the end of summer.
    Looking forward to Vegas - les than 100 posts to go!

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    Quote Originally Posted by crazyl View Post
    It's been a treat reading your columns and picks all year Nancy. In a way I regret ever doing so, because all it's accomplished is show me that even a woman understands football more than myself. Not just a hot hand either, you've had quality breakdowns all year, the only sports writer I don't consider an attention seeking nincompoop to be honest.

    If you are going to take a vacation at a music forum or something this offseason take me with you, I could use one too.
    Crazyl - that avatar of yours is, ah distracting


    Thanks for the kind words - not being a nincompoop in your eyes is a really compliment

    No sports for me in the off NFL season, but you can check out my American Idol column every Tuesday and Wednesday - it's "music forum" of sorts!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BadNina View Post
    I've had the pleasure of reading her columns for the past 3 years. During this part of the year, she does columns and blogs on American Idol.

    She is one of my favorite writers. And I am very biased towards her.


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    Nancy please dont leave us.. Stick around.

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    Quote Originally Posted by imgv94 View Post
    Nancy please dont leave us.. Stick around.

    I'll be around, sweetie - thanks Hey, I only need 77 more posts to get my free room in Vegas!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sportsgirl View Post
    I'll be around, sweetie - thanks Hey, I only need 77 more posts to get my free room in Vegas!
    76 if you respond to this.. Btw the Giants have zero chance of winning this game. They could cover but unless you break Tom's legs they got this one..

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    Quote Originally Posted by vanman View Post
    sportsgirl is that you in your avatar.

    Yes, it's me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by imgv94 View Post
    76 if you respond to this.. Btw the Giants have zero chance of winning this game. They could cover but unless you break Tom's legs they got this one..
    Didn't read my column, imgv? Upsets, baby, upsets.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sportsgirl View Post
    Yes, it's me.
    very nice

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    walking on sunshine sportsgirl I take it you live in Florida
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sportsgirl View Post
    Last column of the season But, I want to thank all you guys for reading it this past season and for your comments. It's been a fun season for me at SBR - good luck to all of you today!

    http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pb.../80202071/1054




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    Quote Originally Posted by Sportsgirl View Post
    Yes, it's me.
    Dear Sportsgirl,

    ARE YOU SINGLE?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SPECULATOR 13 View Post
    Dear Sportsgirl,

    ARE YOU SINGLE?


    I am


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    Quote Originally Posted by mofome View Post
    I am



    mo if you look anything like your avatar and you got a shaved box than where can we meet?

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    Quote Originally Posted by brock View Post
    walking on sunshine sportsgirl I take it you live in Florida

    I used to - 17 years in Fort Lauderdale. I brought the sunshine with me when I left

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    Quote Originally Posted by mofome View Post
    Great song! But, I'm not leaving ... just no more football columns til next season.

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    Nancy, its been great reading your opinions this year I have the greatest respect for you look forward to next year !!!

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    The liver is evil; it must be punished. I agree!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Wow! Way to go out in style, Nancy!


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    Congrat's nancy! I didn't see the giants winning outright but as I posted in the best bet forum I saw the giants/under as the combo to bet. It's a great call for them to win outright as even with 2 minutes left I didn't think they could do it.

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    Just want to add that you are what i consider to be "classy"

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    Quote Originally Posted by imgv94 View Post
    76 if you respond to this.. Btw the Giants have zero chance of winning this game. They could cover but unless you break Tom's legs they got this one..

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