Mario Manningham Super Bowl Catch: The Best Ever?
The New York Giants needed a big play late in the Super Bowl and Eli Manning delivered, lofting a pass to Mario Manningham that sent them on their way to a winning drive.
Somehow managing to keep two feet in bounds while making a fingertip catch in double coverage, Manningham defied comprehension - and stunned the Patriots.
New York went on to win 21-17 and Manning claimed his second Super Bowl MVP award thanks to Manningham, who made the biggest play of the Giants' season.
Watch below: Was his Super Bowl catch the best ever?
One guy who may give Manningham a run for his money: David Tyree. Four years ago, HE made a key reception of a Manning pass that helped lead the Giants to victory.
Also trailing late in the fourth quarter against the Patriots, Eli's escape and Tyree's catch off of his own helmet have already gone down in Super Bowl history.
Take a look at that catch below:
Which Giant's Super Bowl reception was better?
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Eli Manning or Tom Brady: Who'd You Rather ...
We know who Gisele Bundchen will be voting for in this poll ... once she finishes praying for a Patriots win in Super Bowl XLVI Sunday night. But what about you?
Gisele's husband, Tom Brady, goes for his fourth Super Bowl win when the Pats take on the New York Giants and Eli Manning, who's in search of his second ring.
The big game is as close to a toss-up as you can get, and both quarterbacks have proven themselves to be MVP-caliber. But which would you rather ... you know?
Vote for the hottest signal-caller in THG's survey below!
Tale of the NFL Playoff Tape: New York Giants vs. Atlanta Falcons
With the NFL playoffs kicking off this weekend, THG is giving fans a unique look into every Divisional Round matchup.
We've already given clear reasons why the Broncos will defeat the Steelers, for example, and now it's time to turn our attention to the New York Giants vs. the Atlanta Falcons. Which of these inconsistent squads will come out on top? Let's compare the teams in a variety of key areas and find out...
1. BIG "TIGHT END" TARGET ...
Falcons: Pregnant Kim Zolciak
Giants: Jake Ballard/Bear Pascoe
Edge: Tie
2. OWNERSHIP FUN FACT
Falcons: Principal owner/CEO Arthur Blank founded Home Depot
Giants: Actresses Rooney Mara (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) and Kate Mara (American Horror Story) are the daughters of team V.P. Tim Mara and granddaughters of founder Wellington Mara
Edge: Giants
3. DEJECTED QB EXPRESSION
Falcons: Matt Ryan Face (below, right)
Giants: Eli Manning Face (below, left)
Edge: Giants
4. DEEP THREAT
Falcons: Julio Jones
Giants: Victor Cruz
Edge: Giants
Eli and Abby Manning: Expecting!
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will become a dad next year.
His wife, Abby, is expecting their first child! Sources say the couple is "so happy and excited." Eli married the former Abby McGrew, his college sweetheart, in 2008.
"Eli is being very protective of Abby, as it is still early days," says a source. "Very few people knew. Abby is only a few months along and isn't really showing."
Eli and Abby Manning are about to be parents!
In May of last year, Eli and Abby announced they would bankroll a new birthing center for natural childbirth and holistic care at St. Vincent's Hospital.
Manning said at the time, "We wanted to make it a special place to bring new life into the world." The signal-caller added, "We're enjoying being married right now."
"There's no exact plan, but we do plan on starting a family in the future."
Abby McGrew's Dress: Love it or Shove it?
Eli is the Man-ning.
Not only did the baby-faced New York Giants quarterback lead his team to victory in Super Bowl XLII, the greatest football game ever, he signed a lifetime contract with the adorable Abby McGrew shortly thereafter!
You'd think that would exempt him from scrutiny for some time, but this is New York - and when he and Abby McGrew went to the Whitney Contemporaries Art Party and Auction, the celebrity fashion critics came out in force!
One fashion critic said the newly-wedded Mannings wore their best "junior prom attire." Another said Abby's dress was "too short, too tight, and doesn't fit well. The zipper doesn't zip and she's bursting out of it."
We're not sure why that's a bad thing, but we leave it up to you, our readers and armchair celebrity fashion critics, to judge for yourself:
Abby McGrew's dress: Love it or shove it?
Abby McGrew and Eli Manning: Married!
The New York Giants' win in Super Bowl XLII served as a storybook ending to a remarkable season. Three months later, star quarterback Eli Manning ended his tenure as a bachelor in similarly beautiful fashion Saturday.
With friends and family on hand in a lovely and private wedding, Eli Manning said "I do" to his college sweetheart, Abby McGrew, in a breathtaking sunset ceremony on the beach overlooking the Sea of Cortez on Saturday.
Manning, 27, and McGrew, 24, exchanged vows in the sand as waves crashed over rocks behind them at the One&Only Palmilla in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
The bride, in a strapless white gown with gold embroidering, carried white roses and walked down the aisle to an altar covered in pink wildflowers.
The beautiful Abby McGrew was joined by six bridesmaids in champagne-colored gowns, while Super Bowl XLII MVP Eli Manning and his six groomsmen, including brothers Cooper and Peyton Manning, all wore sharp khaki suits.
"Welcome to one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever presided over," the minister said to begin the evening, according to the News.
The brief ceremony took just about 15 minutes and a reception followed on the beach. Congratulations to the happy couple!
Eli Manning, Abby McGrew Arrive in Mexico For Wedding
For Eli Manning, if there is anything sweeter than beating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII, it's having Abby McGrew join his team - for life!
With the New York Giants quarterback and his fiancee set to get married Saturday afternoon, the bride and groom-to-be - with friends and family members - have officially been spotted at a Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, resort.
"They're an adorable couple," a staff member at One & Only Palmilla Resort, tells New York's Daily News. "We like having them here very much."
After putting around 27 holes on the Pamilla's Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course with brother Peyton Manning and four pals on Thursday morning, Eli Manning retreated to the hotel pool, where he lunched with Abby McGrew.
As guests for the small Eli Manning-Abby McGrew wedding continued to arrive in Mexico, a sunset picnic buffet was set up for them on the beach. Sounds nice.
As afternoon turned to evening, Eli Manning, 27, and McGrew, 24, reportedly did some line dancing to the hotel's reggae band, as did their guests.
The destination wedding is for family members and close friends only.
This afternoon, Abby McGrew and her fellow ladies will hit the resort's spa, where hair and makeup specialists are said to be flying in from Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, boys will be boys. Eli Manning and brothers Peyton and Cooper, along with friends, are gearing up for a guys' night out. Woo!
Abby McGrew, Eli Manning to Wed This Weekend!
Super Bowl hero Eli Manning and his fiancée, Abby McGrew, are planning a private wedding this weekend in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
"It will be small, just friends and family," a friend of the New York Giants quarterback is quoted as telling New York's Daily News.
The engaged couple will reportedly fly to Mexico today, in anticipation of their Saturday event at the posh One & Only Palmilla resort.
On Saturday, says the Daily News, the wedding party will include Eli Manning's brothers, Super Bowl XLI champ Peyton and older sibling (and former Ole Miss receiver) Cooper, as well as their parents, Olivia and Archie Manning.
The Giants' Eli Manning vanquished the evil Patriots of New England in Super Bowl XLII. What better way to celebrate than marrying Abby McGrew?
Eli Manning and Abby McGrew, a 24-year-old Nashville native, got engaged just over a year ago, after he reportedly popped the question about signing her to a lifetime deal during a quiet night in their Hoboken, N.J., condo.
The two had met while both students at the University of Mississippi, and Abby McGrew is currently an account executive for Pamela Roland, a designer of evening wear and wedding dresses. They're very cute together.
Earlier this month, the bride-to-be's father, Tom McGrew, confirmed the couple's upcoming wedding, telling the New York Post from his Tennessee home:
"It's toward the end of April. It's private."
Congratulations to Eli and Abby from all of us at The Hollywood Gossip. Maybe this will spur other Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson to tie the knot!
Super Bowl Photo Finish: Tom Brady vs. Eli Manning
Super Bowl Sunday. The biggest day on the sports calendar. Even non-NFL fans love it, and with quarterbacks as hot as these two leading the way this year, the ladies should have even more than usual to pique their interest.
The Hollywood Gossip calls on readers to:
- Tell us who you think will win Super Bowl XLII
- Tell us who you think is hotter, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (left) or his New England Patriots counterpart, Tom Brady
Tom Brady and the Patriots are huge favorites, but Eli Manning's baby face and Southern charm might make the Super Bowl hunk watch closer than you think!
Eli Manning, Abby McGrew Cheered in N.Y. Restaurant
While Tom Brady gets all the attention, the New York Giants QB is keeping things low key. Super Bowl-bound Eli Manning and super-cute fiancee Abby McGrew spent a quiet night out Saturday dining and drinking wine.
"They sat in the back corner, but everyone knew he was there," said sports agent Andrew Lowenthal to Eli's hometown New York Post.
A file photo of Abby McGrew (left), Eli Manning's fiancee.
"[Eli Manning] was very friendly to everyone who stopped by his table to wish him well and congratulate him but looked a little uncomfortable after she went to the bathroom, and he was left with everyone staring at him."
Dressed in a blazer, Manning stayed for three hours before walking out to applause from diners. "He waved and acknowledged everyone," he said.
Manning, Tom Brady and their respective teammates have arrived in Arizona for the Super Bowl, coming up this Sunday. Hopefully there are some good moments during today's Media Day that we will be able to bring you.
