2:27 ET: It’s less than four hours until kickoff in Tempe, Arizona and I’m just getting ready to go out to my buddy Matt’s in South River at what should be a very fun filled Super Bowl party. There will be almost all Giant fans there. So it should be aweeeeesooooomeee!!!!!

It’s been seven long years since our Giants have been in the big game. Let’s make this one more memorable and bring home a third Lombardi Trophy! Besides, I’m getting sick of seeing Boston teams win everything. It’s time for that to change. Let those spoiled Bahhhhstahhhn fans spit out their chowdah and crackahs later tonight.

2:32 ET: In order for that to happen, Tom Coughlin’s gritty resilient bunch are going to have to play a perfect game against Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and the rest of the undefeated Pats.

That means superb playcalling from Kevin Gilbride mixing up solid runs from backs Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw along with smart decision making from Eli Manning as he’s done all postseason. The best part of this great run has been the zero turnovers in wins over the Bucs, Cowboys and Packers making it an NFL record 10 in a row on the road.

2:37 ET: All that now means zilch when they kickoff at 6:17 ET/3:17 PT later tonight against a machine who’s expected to roll over them much like their previous two opponents. This is Michael Strahan’s chance to win that elusive ring and go out on top. Who would’ve believed that at the start of training camp when the all-time Giant sack leader was contemplating retirement? They don’t get here without him. Even if you do love Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck in that much more aggressive Steve Spagnuolo D.

2:42 ET: As I prepare to leave for the big party, I’ll leave up a more in depth SB preview for everyone to check out:

Super Bowl XLII: Giants versus Patriots

2008 Australian Open winner Maria Sharapova quoted Billie Jean King’s text which read:

“Champions take chances.“

The Russian star tennis player made the most of her’s adding a third career slam. Now it’s the Giants’ turn. Play to win the game!

Let’s make history!!!!! 

GO BIG BLUE!!!!!!