Monday, February 4, 2008

A-HEAD-LINE OF MY TIME

Since no one is ever going to pay me one dime to actually play any professional sport, I am relegated to that position on any team of any sport, reserved for he who knows more about the game than anyone, but whose wisdom is of absolutely no utility: the Monday Morning Quarterback.
An often overlooked component of the MMQ job description, however, is that one which requires the MMQ to neatly and clearly summarize the previous day's event in giant, bold newstype in the form of a headline.
So, in the moments after yesterday's Super Bowl, what was your headline?
"GIANTS WIN" ?
"PATRIOTS LOSE" ?
It just so happens that I have put a few minutes of thought into it, and here's what I've come up with. See whether you see this anywhere else. I admit, I do think it's pretty good.
(Over a photo of Eli Manning throwing his improbable game-saving pass to David Tyree, Eli's jersey number "10" prominent in the shot)
A PERFECT 10
Eli Manning Leads Giants to Super Bowl Victory, Foils Patriots' Attempt at 19-0
I haven't started scouring other media yet today to read their headlines, but that's mine. Feel free to contribute yours.

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