by Michael Podlesny

Created on: June 17, 2008   Last Updated: October 31, 2008

With seeing so many Superbowls in my lifetime I have a variety of memories. However being a lifelong NY Giants fan, it is obvious to see that the three Superbowls the Giants have won have created the most memories for me as a fan.

Starting with 1986 who (well Giants fans anyway) could forget the unbelievable performance by Phil Simms. Up until last year's performance by Tom Brady agains the Jacksonville Jaguars, Simms held the post season record for being the most accurate passer in a game.

The difference is Simms did it in the Superbowl as opposed to a playoff game. That day seemed like Simms could do no wrong and judging by his stats it proved it. It also helps when his receivers catch balls that are tipped, ala oen of Simms touchdown passes.

In Superbowl XXV, the most obvious memory was Norwood's missed field goal that made the Giants the Superbowl champions for the second time in 4 years. However one of my greatest moments in that game was not that kick, but when OJ Anderson did an uppercut forearm into Don Bebe in what looked like he nearly killed him. That had to be one of the most ferocious hits a running back put on a defender in that fashion in any Superbowl. And no The Refrigerator Perry's running through the Patriots line on the goal does not count.

Then of course there was last year. There were a number of memories to take from last season's stunning upset over the New England Patriots. The first play that sticks out is heads up play by rookie running back Ahmed Bradshaw who swatted the ball away from a Patriots defender in what would have been a turnover. Even though that play ended up being a penalty (for swatting the ball forward), it turned out to be a very intelligent one.

Then there was the play where Brandon Jacobs ran over Brandon Merriweather. I don't think Merriweather will try to tackly him again one on one.

Of course, it goes without saying, the play of all plays. Manning escaping from multiple sack attempts, being twisted and turned, finally gathering his bearings and heaving the ball downfield as hard as he could. On the other end was a leaping David Tyree, who out jumped Rodney Harrison, caught the ball on his helmet, and somehow came down with it, without ever having the ball touch the ground.

The drive capped off by the Burress touchdown is still a great memory, not that it would fade after a few months. For whatever reason the Patriots defense fell asleep, single covered Burress and also put their shortest defensive back on him...and that was all on the same play. It was a given he would catch the touchdown there. It also helps that Hobbs fell down on the Burress studder step.

I am sure many people have their own memories as there are definitely tons from other Superbowls, especially if you are fans of the fortunate few teams that have won multiple Lombardi trophies.

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