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A Giant Win: Inside the New York Giants' Historic Upset over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII
Legendary Giants coach Tom Coughlin takes readers inside his coaching Super Bowl XLII when Eli Manning and the underdog Giants beat the undefeated, 18-0 Patriots of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Super Bowl XLII was the greatest upset in NFL history. In A GIANT WIN, Coach Tom Coughlin recounts the strategies and people that made it possible. Coach Coughlin reveals the intricacies of the game, revealing details only a coach would know. He also details, more than ever before, his relationships with some of the greatest, most iconic players of those Giants teams, like Eli Manning and Michael Strahan. A GIANT WIN also provides a frame for Coach Coughlin to discuss his life in football—including his years with the Giants as an assistant coach in the late 1980s and 1990, when he helped win a Super Bowl working under Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Parcells and alongside the coach he’d oppose in Super Bowl Bill Belichick. A GIANT WIN is a self-portrait of one of football history’s most successful coaches during his signature game.
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Published December 6, 2022
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January 25, 2024
In preparation for Super Bowl, reading an intimate play-by-play leading to the Giants’ upset over the Patriots in 2008 was thrilling! As a Dallas Cowboys fan, I would never willingly root for the Giants, but it came down crossing my fingers that year for anyone but Brady to take home the ring! After inhaling A Giant Win, I have a soft spot for the Giants organization and many of their players who have since gone on to do great things in and out of football!
December 9, 2022
I’m giving this 5 stars because I truly don’t know how it could have been told in any other way! I read this because I married into a Giants loving family and wanted to understand the obsession. Now I do! My favorite part of this book was the end, when Tom talks about his wife and children. I actually teared up! Their love story is so sweet and I love he gives her credit for their wins. This is a great book for any Giants fan!
October 20, 2022
Super Bowl XLII has been considered by many to be not only the best Super Bowl in the history of the game but also one of the biggest upsets in professional football. The New England Patriots had won their previous 18 games that season and looked to become the first NFL team to win 19 games in a perfect season. However, the New York Giants, a team that New England defeated during the regular season, ended those dreams with a stunning 17-14 victory. The coach of that team, Tom Coughlin, writes about that game and the many players who contributed to the victory in this book.
If a recap of the game is what a reader wants, they will certainly get that. Nearly every play is covered by Coughlin, and especially each series and how it was important to determining the outcome is discussed. Of course, there are extra pages devoted to some of the more famous plays such as the “helmet catch” by David Tyree and the winning touchdown pass from Eli Manning to Plaxico Burris.
Speaking of Manning, he writes the forward for the book. His football career and a little of his life is covered by Coughlin in the early portion of the book. Coughlin does this throughout the book for nearly every player on that Giants team. After discussing a few plays in which certain players made key blocks, gains or tackles, Coughlin will talk about that player and how he contributed to the Giants’ success – not only in that game but for the season or their time with the team.
Coughlin also discusses his own career from bouncing around various assistant coaching jobs to becoming the head coach at Boston College as well as his time as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Giants. He also includes pages about his family (which included a Giants offensive lineman, Chris Snee, who is his son-in-law) which gives a little bit of a memoir feel, but this book is certainly not one of those. It instead is a very good look at the coaches, players and events of one of the most memorable games played in NFL history.
I wish to thank Grand Central Publishing for providing a copy of the book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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If a recap of the game is what a reader wants, they will certainly get that. Nearly every play is covered by Coughlin, and especially each series and how it was important to determining the outcome is discussed. Of course, there are extra pages devoted to some of the more famous plays such as the “helmet catch” by David Tyree and the winning touchdown pass from Eli Manning to Plaxico Burris.
Speaking of Manning, he writes the forward for the book. His football career and a little of his life is covered by Coughlin in the early portion of the book. Coughlin does this throughout the book for nearly every player on that Giants team. After discussing a few plays in which certain players made key blocks, gains or tackles, Coughlin will talk about that player and how he contributed to the Giants’ success – not only in that game but for the season or their time with the team.
Coughlin also discusses his own career from bouncing around various assistant coaching jobs to becoming the head coach at Boston College as well as his time as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Giants. He also includes pages about his family (which included a Giants offensive lineman, Chris Snee, who is his son-in-law) which gives a little bit of a memoir feel, but this book is certainly not one of those. It instead is a very good look at the coaches, players and events of one of the most memorable games played in NFL history.
I wish to thank Grand Central Publishing for providing a copy of the book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
https://sportsbookguy.blogspot.com/20...
May 27, 2025
Let me tell you……I may be biased because I’m famously a huge NYG fan, but this book was great. Even if you’re not a fan, it’s an awesome story of a team who was never believed to succeed. I love an underdog story, and this book was just that. Hearing the thoughts and the actions behind every play of that Super Bowl, as well as the back stories of the players, and of Coughlin, and his wife Judy, just made the story even more beautiful. Anyways, read it if you like sports, read it if you root for the underdog, and read it if you like the New York Giants. Thank you for coming to my Ted talk, and Let’s Go Giants.
January 12, 2023
I absolutely loved this book. One seat read and some beautiful photos. A decade + after their historic defeat of the Patriots, former Giants coach Tom
Coughlin did what he did best, loved most: watched game tape. Interspersed with a play by play of SuperBowl 42 are the stories of the players, Coach and Manning’s rise from the media rubble of NYC, and their families. And how allowing the players to see him as his grandchildren did made Coach Coughlin a more well rounded person and therefore Coach. A must read for any Giants fan and many NFL fans.
Coughlin did what he did best, loved most: watched game tape. Interspersed with a play by play of SuperBowl 42 are the stories of the players, Coach and Manning’s rise from the media rubble of NYC, and their families. And how allowing the players to see him as his grandchildren did made Coach Coughlin a more well rounded person and therefore Coach. A must read for any Giants fan and many NFL fans.
August 9, 2025
3.75 stars and rounding up. The portion of this book actually about the players and the game were great. As a Giants fan, this game is near and dear to my heart and experiencing it again was magical, especially with all the "behind the scenes" info. I found Caughlin a little repetitive and the "I'm so humble" portions got a bit tiring after a while, but for the actual game portions, I do recommend.
March 5, 2023
A Giant Win by Tom Coughlin with Greg Hanlon
Forward by Eli Manning
As a Giants fan, it was an honor to be selected to review this book which tells the story of how the ‘07 New York Giants beat the undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. The events are chronicled by Coach Coughlin and are woven in with stories of other games from the season as well as other events throughout his own life that helped him coach this team to victory. I really enjoyed learning more about Coughlin and his personal life. He mentions many of his personal values which he always brought to every team that he worked with. The book was also very insightful as to how the game of football worked. Coughlin mentioned many details that I wouldn’t have normally paid attention to as a fan.
I really enjoyed that Coach Coughlin also talked about many of the players on the team. He shared his experiences with them both on and off the field which really gave you a sense of how this team operated as a family. Coughlin also talked about his own family and how they helped him become the person he is today.
Throughout the book, Coughlin also mentions the Jay Fund, which is a foundation he started to help families with children who are battling cancer. Coughlin started the fund when one of his players from Coaching in Boston College passed away after an 8 month battle with leukemia. After watching Jay’s family struggle and being there for them during those 8 months, Coughlin vowed that he would help families battling childhood cancer. Over the years, many of his players have helped with fundraises for the foundation and still come back to this day to help.
Coach Coughlin ended the book talking about one of the hardest parts of his life. That is taking care of his wife, Judy, who was diagnosed with a rare form of palsy essentially losing her ability to take care of herself or even speak. I know firsthand how hard it can be to be a caregiver to a loved one. I watch my mom look after her parents almost every day. Coughlin wanted to share this part of his life as he wanted other caregivers to not feel alone. He wanted them to feel seen and heard and that he knows what they are going through. He also hopes that more can be done to aid the millions of caregivers across the country who often don’t get the help they need caring for their loved ones.
This book was definitely a MUST read for GIants fans and all football fans. I would like to thank NetGalley, Tom Coughlin, and Grand Central Publishing for allowing me to read this advanced copy of A Giant Win! It was great being able to relive the greatest Super Bowl ever through the eyes of the coach who helped lead the team to victory!
Forward by Eli Manning
As a Giants fan, it was an honor to be selected to review this book which tells the story of how the ‘07 New York Giants beat the undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. The events are chronicled by Coach Coughlin and are woven in with stories of other games from the season as well as other events throughout his own life that helped him coach this team to victory. I really enjoyed learning more about Coughlin and his personal life. He mentions many of his personal values which he always brought to every team that he worked with. The book was also very insightful as to how the game of football worked. Coughlin mentioned many details that I wouldn’t have normally paid attention to as a fan.
I really enjoyed that Coach Coughlin also talked about many of the players on the team. He shared his experiences with them both on and off the field which really gave you a sense of how this team operated as a family. Coughlin also talked about his own family and how they helped him become the person he is today.
Throughout the book, Coughlin also mentions the Jay Fund, which is a foundation he started to help families with children who are battling cancer. Coughlin started the fund when one of his players from Coaching in Boston College passed away after an 8 month battle with leukemia. After watching Jay’s family struggle and being there for them during those 8 months, Coughlin vowed that he would help families battling childhood cancer. Over the years, many of his players have helped with fundraises for the foundation and still come back to this day to help.
Coach Coughlin ended the book talking about one of the hardest parts of his life. That is taking care of his wife, Judy, who was diagnosed with a rare form of palsy essentially losing her ability to take care of herself or even speak. I know firsthand how hard it can be to be a caregiver to a loved one. I watch my mom look after her parents almost every day. Coughlin wanted to share this part of his life as he wanted other caregivers to not feel alone. He wanted them to feel seen and heard and that he knows what they are going through. He also hopes that more can be done to aid the millions of caregivers across the country who often don’t get the help they need caring for their loved ones.
This book was definitely a MUST read for GIants fans and all football fans. I would like to thank NetGalley, Tom Coughlin, and Grand Central Publishing for allowing me to read this advanced copy of A Giant Win! It was great being able to relive the greatest Super Bowl ever through the eyes of the coach who helped lead the team to victory!
October 12, 2022
A Giant Win is without doubt a giant win for fans of the New York Football Giants. Who wouldn't want to relive the 2007 Super Bowl upset over the 17-0 Patriots, just about play by play, through the eyes of Head Coach Tom Coughlin? Pure gold, manna from heaven. Especially since every play Coach Coughlin describes gives him the chance to go in depth about the players and coaches involved.
But would this be worthwhile if you're not a Giants fan? I say yes: Despite my own fandom, I found this account a real eye-opener in learning about the details and nuances of football -- there is more going on than meets the eye, you'll never see the game the same again, you'll be looking for those details and nuances with every play.
As just one example: the three plays leading up to the Giants' winning fourth quarter TD were the same play call, the only time offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride says he ever called the same play three times in a row -- which is astonishing because they look like three different plays, especially astonishing because they didn't work the first two times! Coughlin describes the different available options in this play, and how a barely seen bit of communication between QB Eli Manning and WR Plaxico Burress made it work the third time around.
I do wish Coach Coughlin was not so relentlessly positive, though. I might even go so far as to say the sugarcoating is laid on way too thick. Fans may be able to get past that -- after all, isn't that what we do as fans (especially as Giants fans these last five years)? Non-fans who read this for the football may find it a hindrance.
Otherwise, this is a gem of a football book -- priceless for fans of the team, with valuable insight for all football fans. Thanks to NetGalley for an advance reading copy.
But would this be worthwhile if you're not a Giants fan? I say yes: Despite my own fandom, I found this account a real eye-opener in learning about the details and nuances of football -- there is more going on than meets the eye, you'll never see the game the same again, you'll be looking for those details and nuances with every play.
As just one example: the three plays leading up to the Giants' winning fourth quarter TD were the same play call, the only time offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride says he ever called the same play three times in a row -- which is astonishing because they look like three different plays, especially astonishing because they didn't work the first two times! Coughlin describes the different available options in this play, and how a barely seen bit of communication between QB Eli Manning and WR Plaxico Burress made it work the third time around.
I do wish Coach Coughlin was not so relentlessly positive, though. I might even go so far as to say the sugarcoating is laid on way too thick. Fans may be able to get past that -- after all, isn't that what we do as fans (especially as Giants fans these last five years)? Non-fans who read this for the football may find it a hindrance.
Otherwise, this is a gem of a football book -- priceless for fans of the team, with valuable insight for all football fans. Thanks to NetGalley for an advance reading copy.
December 16, 2022
I have a secret, I requested A Giant Win: Inside the New York Giants’ Historic Upset Over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII for my husband. He’s not a reader but I can usually talk him into a sports book every few years or so. Plus, he will tell you that this is one of the best games he has ever seen (we have the DVD and he used to watch it each pre-season)… And people say reading is nerdy… but I digress.
What I liked: There’s actual suspense which is hard to pull off when you know how the game ends. I was brought back to the excitement of the post season.
While some of the parts I read to my husband, he knew, I liked the behind the scenes of what goes into preparing for the big game.
What didn’t work for me: I think it was a little repetitive – I don’t know how many times I heard someone was a great guy or supported Coughlin’s charity. And yes, maybe he genuinely liked all the players that year or didn’t mention the ones that were real jerks but I did think, all these guys were just nice, hard workers, etc. Maybe I watch too much reality TV but I wanted a little drama.
Who should read it: Get it for the Giants fan in your life (but maybe splurge for a signed edition - that was my husband’s wish). I do think fans of sports and football may also enjoy.
Thank you Grand Central for my gifted copy.
What I liked: There’s actual suspense which is hard to pull off when you know how the game ends. I was brought back to the excitement of the post season.
While some of the parts I read to my husband, he knew, I liked the behind the scenes of what goes into preparing for the big game.
What didn’t work for me: I think it was a little repetitive – I don’t know how many times I heard someone was a great guy or supported Coughlin’s charity. And yes, maybe he genuinely liked all the players that year or didn’t mention the ones that were real jerks but I did think, all these guys were just nice, hard workers, etc. Maybe I watch too much reality TV but I wanted a little drama.
Who should read it: Get it for the Giants fan in your life (but maybe splurge for a signed edition - that was my husband’s wish). I do think fans of sports and football may also enjoy.
Thank you Grand Central for my gifted copy.
February 6, 2023
Everyone remembers the Giant's Super Bowl win over New England for the Helmet Catch by David Tyree, but Tom Coughlin contends there were more important plays in the game that helped New York upset the Patriots and kill the chances for their undefeated season.
In fact, the entire season led to the victory; the Giants began its season 0-2 and seemed headed for another dismal year. Coughlin writes about that and the changes made to make them a better team. He balances the thick coach speech with layman's terms, so anyone can understand his points, both on offense and defensive lineups.
There is some repetitiveness in the book. He talks about that 0-2 start frequently and it seems like it's on a first reference each time. There's also players he mentions over and over as if he forgot he already introduced them. And it's a bit complicated following his chronology of teams. I remember him at Jacksonville as the first coach (a point he notes several times as well), and their success. But it was a bit jumbled in the order he told it.
I'm glad he wrote this book; Coughlin is one of the better coaches in the NFL history. He hasn't gotten the full credit he deserves. Maybe this book will show more fans how great his coaching skills were.
In fact, the entire season led to the victory; the Giants began its season 0-2 and seemed headed for another dismal year. Coughlin writes about that and the changes made to make them a better team. He balances the thick coach speech with layman's terms, so anyone can understand his points, both on offense and defensive lineups.
There is some repetitiveness in the book. He talks about that 0-2 start frequently and it seems like it's on a first reference each time. There's also players he mentions over and over as if he forgot he already introduced them. And it's a bit complicated following his chronology of teams. I remember him at Jacksonville as the first coach (a point he notes several times as well), and their success. But it was a bit jumbled in the order he told it.
I'm glad he wrote this book; Coughlin is one of the better coaches in the NFL history. He hasn't gotten the full credit he deserves. Maybe this book will show more fans how great his coaching skills were.
February 28, 2023
Former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin has produced an unexpectedly enjoyable and revealing memoir with his new book, A Giant Win.
Coughlin was notoriously grouchy during his run as a coach, but in this book he engages with readers about his life and specifically his Super XLII champion Giants team and the Super Bowl game where they knocked off the previously undefeated New England Patriots in one of the greatest upsets in NFL history.
In addition to details about his own life and his coaching life, Coughlin fondly dives into the backstories of several of his prominent players in a way that likely would have been impossible for him in the midst of coaching these same men.
The book moves quickly and stand still for too long in any one spot, probably at least in part due to the structure of building it around the progression of the Super Bowl game itself. Giants fans will be sure to love the book, but any fan of pro football will find much to enjoy.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
Coughlin was notoriously grouchy during his run as a coach, but in this book he engages with readers about his life and specifically his Super XLII champion Giants team and the Super Bowl game where they knocked off the previously undefeated New England Patriots in one of the greatest upsets in NFL history.
In addition to details about his own life and his coaching life, Coughlin fondly dives into the backstories of several of his prominent players in a way that likely would have been impossible for him in the midst of coaching these same men.
The book moves quickly and stand still for too long in any one spot, probably at least in part due to the structure of building it around the progression of the Super Bowl game itself. Giants fans will be sure to love the book, but any fan of pro football will find much to enjoy.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
October 11, 2022
Thank you Grand Central Publishing and Netgalley for an ARC of A Giant Win in exchange for my honest opinion.
Being a lifelong fan of the NY Giants, I was extremely happy to get an ARC of this book. It did not disappoint. Giants fans will never forget the 2007 season. The story of David and Goliath, in football. This was a behind the scenes look leading up to the Super Bowl. From Tom Coughlin’s different coaching experiences and what he learned from other coaches to taking down Tom Brady and the Patriots.
I loved reading about the relationships between coaches and players. I always knew there was a special bond between Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin. I knew there was respect amongst everyone on that team. But reading about it, and all of my favorite players, took it to a whole new level. I don’t know that we will ever see a NY Giants program like we had that year. I hope one day we do.
Being a lifelong fan of the NY Giants, I was extremely happy to get an ARC of this book. It did not disappoint. Giants fans will never forget the 2007 season. The story of David and Goliath, in football. This was a behind the scenes look leading up to the Super Bowl. From Tom Coughlin’s different coaching experiences and what he learned from other coaches to taking down Tom Brady and the Patriots.
I loved reading about the relationships between coaches and players. I always knew there was a special bond between Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin. I knew there was respect amongst everyone on that team. But reading about it, and all of my favorite players, took it to a whole new level. I don’t know that we will ever see a NY Giants program like we had that year. I hope one day we do.
October 23, 2022
As a lifelong NY Giants fan, born in NY and raised in NJ, and a Boston resident since August 2007, I am very aware of the game that ruined the New England Patriots quest for a perfect season. And I’m accustomed to people calling it a fluke. Reading Tom Coughlin’s A Giant Win was an enjoyable experience for me - reliving Super Bowl XLII, while learning more about the play calling, the players, and the practices/games leading up to the historic win. And cementing that it was not a fluke but a team who worked and was coached to defeat the undefeated. The book’s forward is written by Eli Manning, MVP of the legendary game. If you have a Giants fan in your life (or anyone who appreciates football coaching), this would make an excellent holiday present, as it comes out 12/6. Thank you to Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion. I’ve already preordered copies for my fellow Big Blue friends and family. LET’S GO GIANTS!!
December 6, 2022
I'm a lifelong Giants fan, and I remember this game fondly, so I was excited to read this book. Super Bowl XLII is considered by many of the greatest upsets, as well as one of the best games, in the NFL ... leading up to the 18-1 Giant Loss season for the New England Patriots. This book is a detailed account by Coach Tom Coughlin of the win, as well as the individual players who contributed to the winning team. It's quite a detailed recap of the game. I loved the fact that Eli Manning wrote the forward. I also appreciated the information on Coughlin's Jay Fund and the final chapter on Judy, Tom's wife, who recently passed. This is a book fans of the NY Giants, and perhaps football fans, in general, will enjoy
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.
January 2, 2023
The NY Giants are a long time obsession of mine and their surprise turnaround this past season has been one of the few bright spots of the last year. I am excited this was my first completed book of the new year. Tom Coughlin is probably the best coach in Giants history and a surefire Hall of Famer. The 2007 Super Bowl run is one of my fondest memories. This story weaves memories of that season with the background of a legendary coach as well as a heart wrenching discussion of the recent loss of his wife. Anyone who loves football or the NY Giants will absolutely love this book, especially when he takes on the sports media in NYC in defense of his team.
January 15, 2023
With the Giants making the playoffs for the first time in six years I thought there was no better way to celebrate than reconnecting with one of my favorite championship teams. Coach Coughlin, lovingly referred to “Tommy” in our household, does a great job of not only breaking down that Super Bowl but weaving in storylines from that season and tenure as coach. The book hit all the right nerves and served as a trip down memory lane reliving this Giants run. I could remember where I was, who I was with, and the feeling that followed each game. Most of all, it felt like I got to hang out with dad again and I couldn’t ask for any more than that
May 14, 2023
As a Giant fan, I HAD to read this book. It details the 'greatest upset' in Super Bowl history when the New York Giants under coach Tom Coughlin beat the 18-0 in Phoenix, AZ 17-14 in SB XLII to highlight the 2007 regular season. An inside look at the whole season, with a blow-by-blow, series by series, look at how they engineered the win. Good background on the Coach and his family as well as stars Eli Manning, Michael Strahan and the support staff that provided the Giants with the inspiration to pull off the win against Tom Brady, Coach Bill Bellichick and the New England Patriots. If you're a Giants fan, or just an NFL fan, THIS IS A MUST READ.
December 27, 2022
Loved It.
As a lifelong Giants fan, this book brought back many great memories of the 2007 Super Bowl season. While walking us through the key series, plays, and moments of Super Bowl XLII from start to finish, Coach Coughlin reflects on the players, coaches, and his life, providing insights on all. If you are a sports fan, I think you’ll enjoy this book.
As a lifelong Giants fan, this book brought back many great memories of the 2007 Super Bowl season. While walking us through the key series, plays, and moments of Super Bowl XLII from start to finish, Coach Coughlin reflects on the players, coaches, and his life, providing insights on all. If you are a sports fan, I think you’ll enjoy this book.
April 7, 2023
Super Bowl XLII is a very special game to me, not only because I’m a huge Giants fan, but because it’s the first championship parade I’ve ever been to. This book showed how great of a football mind Tom Coughlin is, the way he broke down almost the entire game play by play was incredible. I liked the interwoven stories as well, but that was the true gem of this book.
February 4, 2024
Pulled this off the shelf in the weeks leading up to this year's Super Bowl. It's a very cursory memoir by Coughlin, padding a very in-depth look at Super Bowl XLII, in which the Giants beat the previously undefeated Patriots. The drive by drive breakdown of that game from Coughlin's perspective made it worth the read but you don't pick it up for any deep insights into Coach Coughlin himself.
April 21, 2024
I am a Big Blue fan deep to my soul! Reading this book was so heart warming and beautiful! I, like many others I’m sure, thought Coughlin was a maniac of a coach, but this book showed such a different side of him and I got emotional quite a few times! Giants fan or not, it is a great book and a great read!!
March 8, 2023
If you are a NY Giants football fan, you will love this book. It is very well written and easy to read. It provides interesting insights into that great Super Bowl win, as well as the perspective of a very bright coaching mind.
March 12, 2023
Pretty cool learning more about Coughlin. He definitely wasn’t ever one to talk to the press much while he coached.
The book also obviously brings insight to the season he won the Superbowl by beating the undefeated Patriots in 2007.
The book also obviously brings insight to the season he won the Superbowl by beating the undefeated Patriots in 2007.
November 28, 2023
TL; DR: The good ole days ;(
A cool read for Giants fans. It gets pretty technical football-wise, and focuses mostly on the Super Bowl itself, not the whole 2007 season. General football fans would probably enjoy this a good amount too.
Grade: B+
A cool read for Giants fans. It gets pretty technical football-wise, and focuses mostly on the Super Bowl itself, not the whole 2007 season. General football fans would probably enjoy this a good amount too.
Grade: B+
October 30, 2024
Pretty milquetoast, didn't really feel like anything of substance was said. Just a lot of very short blurbs about players that all said the same positive things. Didn't even focus that much on the game or the season as much as I felt it should.
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October 7, 2025As a giants fan I loved this book! When I was little I loved watching the Super Bowls, and I remember this game. Obviously to an extent cause I was really little at the time. However I loved seeing the ins and outs of that season & getting to know more about the players and Tom Coughlin.
November 9, 2022
Gave the arc to my 30 year old son and he read it in a day. He loved it.
December 10, 2022
I love how Eli Manning wrote the foreword. Super Bowl XLII is considered one of the greatest upsets in sports.
December 10, 2022
Great recap of one of the greatest upsets in NFL history. Interwoven with the wisdom of a great coach and even better man
January 9, 2023
I am not a sports person but I enjoyed this book Very interesting and I got to know more about football than a lot of people know. Good book to pick up if you want to know more about the Giants
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