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NFL legend and two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning took to social media this morning to post a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes of what he calls "one of the most terrifying days in New York history": the 2012 Chitauri invasion.
“What a scary time to be a New Yorker,” Manning wrote. “I didn’t actually live in the city, I was in Jersey, watching it on TV. But still, those alien sky monsters were really scary. Shoutout to the brave men and women who protected the city and also the wizard guy, even though he scares me almost as much as the alien sky monsters.”
Manning, who was the starting quarterback for the New York Giants during the alien siege, commonly referred to as "The Battle of New York", has frequently spoken out over the years about the need to remember the event, which he says "doesn’t get the same press as 9/11, mostly because the Hulk knocked down so many buildings just by helping too much.”
In a now-deleted follow up post, Eli elaborated:
“It’s a complicated legacy. Hulk was just doing his best, but he smashed, like, twelve buildings just throwing the giant sky snakes around. Still, a win’s a win.”
Manning recalled the experience vividly, “I didn’t see it in person,” he explained, “but I saw it on the TV. There were giant flying snake dragons, evil alien gun men, and a mean wizard who zapped the human wizard. I think the portal opened up in the sky above a shawarma restaurant I ate at once. Peyton told me not to watch the footage because it would give me nightmares. But I’m this many now. I can stream the news on Disney+ dad says.”
Despite not being directly involved in the battle, Eli famously lobbied for the Giants to honor the Avengers with dedicated tribute games throughout the 2012 NFL season. "We wanted to honor the heroes... and also I really wanted to meet the Machine Man."
His statement concluded with a heartfelt thank-you to Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
“God bless the Avengers,” Eli said. “Iron Dude was awesome with the flying and the laser hands. American Guy was maybe my favorite, love his shield, very America. Spider Friend is cool too. Hammer Bro really brought the thunder. Arrow Man I could do without. I just don’t get why he doesn’t use a gun. Seems easier. But I’m not a superhero, so I have to trust in his training.”
However, Manning had less praise for the wizards involved in the battle.
“I don’t like the Wizard Man,” he admitted. “Too spooky. Peyton says I can’t watch wizard stuff ‘cause I’ll have nightmares again. Same reason I’m not allowed to watch that Hoke Us Poke Us anymore.”
Though his memory of the event may be shaky, Manning’s devotion to the people and heroes of New York remains strong.
“Never forget,” he wrote. “The city, the heroes, the big snakes, and the big green man who saved us... and also accidentally crushed an entire mid-town Courtyard Marriott in the process. Thank you for your service too though green friend. We all make mistakes”
 
LordSensei1958 said:

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Pats v Colts was mostly a pre-game rivalry. Then the game would start and we would fucking curb stomp them.

I think Patriots v Ravens is super underrated from like 2007 (at least) through 2014. Those AFC Championship games were white hot for the whole country because they believed the Ravens could beat the Patriots, and Patriot fans, who would watch their team absolutely dominate the entire league with averaging 38PPG, would be a little nervous.

With Peyton teams they didn’t think they could win— they hoped they could win.

Patriots v Steelers probably deserves to be on a longer list but like with the Colts, the Patriots fucked them up too.
 
The way I remember it, I feel like Pats v Ravens as a thing started when they almost ended our Perfect Season in 2007.
 
Actually Patriots Colts gets elevated because of the battle for GOATdom between Brady and Manning, even though Brady spanked that ass.
 
Not surprised to not see Giants-Pats on that list...that wasn't much of a rivalry lmao.
 
giantsownbrady said:
Not surprised to not see Giants-Pats on that list...that wasn't much of a rivalry lmao.
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The only cross-Conference rivalry that comes to mind is Philly-Pitt - and that is more a state pride thing.
 
LordSensei1958 said:
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NFL legend and two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning took to social media this morning to post a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes of what he calls "one of the most terrifying days in New York history": the 2012 Chitauri invasion.
“What a scary time to be a New Yorker,” Manning wrote. “I didn’t actually live in the city, I was in Jersey, watching it on TV. But still, those alien sky monsters were really scary. Shoutout to the brave men and women who protected the city and also the wizard guy, even though he scares me almost as much as the alien sky monsters.”
Manning, who was the starting quarterback for the New York Giants during the alien siege, commonly referred to as "The Battle of New York", has frequently spoken out over the years about the need to remember the event, which he says "doesn’t get the same press as 9/11, mostly because the Hulk knocked down so many buildings just by helping too much.”
In a now-deleted follow up post, Eli elaborated:
“It’s a complicated legacy. Hulk was just doing his best, but he smashed, like, twelve buildings just throwing the giant sky snakes around. Still, a win’s a win.”
Manning recalled the experience vividly, “I didn’t see it in person,” he explained, “but I saw it on the TV. There were giant flying snake dragons, evil alien gun men, and a mean wizard who zapped the human wizard. I think the portal opened up in the sky above a shawarma restaurant I ate at once. Peyton told me not to watch the footage because it would give me nightmares. But I’m this many now. I can stream the news on Disney+ dad says.”
Despite not being directly involved in the battle, Eli famously lobbied for the Giants to honor the Avengers with dedicated tribute games throughout the 2012 NFL season. "We wanted to honor the heroes... and also I really wanted to meet the Machine Man."
His statement concluded with a heartfelt thank-you to Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
“God bless the Avengers,” Eli said. “Iron Dude was awesome with the flying and the laser hands. American Guy was maybe my favorite, love his shield, very America. Spider Friend is cool too. Hammer Bro really brought the thunder. Arrow Man I could do without. I just don’t get why he doesn’t use a gun. Seems easier. But I’m not a superhero, so I have to trust in his training.”
However, Manning had less praise for the wizards involved in the battle.
“I don’t like the Wizard Man,” he admitted. “Too spooky. Peyton says I can’t watch wizard stuff ‘cause I’ll have nightmares again. Same reason I’m not allowed to watch that Hoke Us Poke Us anymore.”
Though his memory of the event may be shaky, Manning’s devotion to the people and heroes of New York remains strong.
“Never forget,” he wrote. “The city, the heroes, the big snakes, and the big green man who saved us... and also accidentally crushed an entire mid-town Courtyard Marriott in the process. Thank you for your service too though green friend. We all make mistakes”
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wasn't 2012 the year we beat you guys in the SB? What a fun season...
 
giantsownbrady said:
wasn't 2012 the year we beat you guys in the SB? What a fun season...
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That was the year Tom Brady dragged the most atrocious defense in the history of football to the Super Bowl and barely lost on a miracle prayer-play. Mortal men wouldn’t even have made the playoffs with that shit-ass secondary.
 
PATS16N0 said:
That was the year Tom Brady dragged the most atrocious defense in the history of football to the Super Bowl and barely lost on a miracle prayer-play. Mortal men wouldn’t even have made the playoffs with that shit-ass secondary.
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You lost to a team with the 26th ranked defense....and it helps playing in the AFC East to make the playoffs
 
giantsownbrady said:
You lost to a team with the 26th ranked defense....and it helps playing in the AFC East to make the playoffs
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Yeah when you have Tom. Orca effect. The biggest baddest apex predator in the league. Nobody worth a fuck wanted to sign with anyone in the division.
 
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