At the celebratory and joyous rally for the Super Bowl champion Giants yesterday afternoon at Giants Stadium, one of the loudest and longest ovations was given to Steve Spagnuolo. The display of appreciation and admiration was not only a byproduct of the way his defense in Super Bowl XLII abused Tom Brady and held the Patriots record-breaking offense to a mere 14 points.
It was a reputation-enhancing performance on the big stage for Spagnuolo, the first-year defensive coordinator. That was reason enough to salute him, but the euphoric crowd wasn't offering simple gratitude. The noise grew louder and louder as a slightly sheepish-looking Spagnuolo waved and nodded. "You only get this in New York, coach," said Bob Papa, the Giants New York Giants ' radio voice and master of ceremonies. Continue
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