Super Man Meat!

Well, I didn't watch the Super Bowl.

HA. Kidding.

Although my excitement for the game was curbed drastically when both my Bengals and Packers were knocked from the playoffs, I wouldn't miss America's game for the world. Despite the fact that I didn't really care about the outcome (although I did bet $1 the Pats would win), the game didn't disappoint. Scoring started out with an intentional grounding call against Brady that resulted in a rare safety, putting the Giants up, 2-0. This was followed on the next drive by a pass from Manning to Victor Cruz for a touchdown (and end zone samba dance). However, in typical Tom Brady fashion, the Patriots were able to score both a field goal and a touchdown (to Danny Woodhead), giving them a 10-9 lead at halftime.

The Patriots extended their lead in the third quarter when Brady completed a touchdown pass to Aaron Hernandez. By the end of the third quarter, however, the Giants had responded with two field goals, leaving the score at 17-15. As America hoped, the fourth quarter became the battle of the quarterbacks: Brady vs. Manning.

Early in the fourth, Brady desperately threw the only interception of the game into the waiting arms of linebacker Chase Blackburn. Although no points resulted from the turnover, it seemed to be an omen for things to come. On the next couple Patriots' drives, crucial passes were dropped by Wes Welker, Deion Branch, and Aaron Hernandez. The Giants, however, capitalized on their final possession of the game. Pats' coach Bill Belichick made the calculated decision to allow RB Ahmad Bradshaw to score a touchdown, giving the Giants a 21-15 lead after a failed two-point conversion attempt. This left his wizard of a quarterback with 57 seconds to make some magic happen. After a couple dropped passes and with no time left, Brady heaved a pass into the end zone with the hopes that injured tight end Rob Gronkowski would come down with it.

He didn't. The rest is history. The Giants won Super Bowl XLVI, 21-17, and quarterback Eli Manning cemented his place alongside the league's elite when he was named the game's MVP.

Now onto the fun stuff. I loved Madonna's halftime show. I've always loved her, so I'm a bit biased. The only two karaoke songs I've ever performed are Celine Dion's "My Heart will Go On" and "Like a Virgin." The special effects were awesome, the guest appearances were fun, and Madonna looked great. I probably wouldn't have chosen those songs for her to perform, but all in all, I loved it.

My top five favorite commercials will have to wait until tomorrow because it wouldn't be Man Meat Monday without some attractive men. If I were a fan of David Beckham, I would just post his sexy commercial for H&M and let you drool. BUT, my taste in men defies convention and logic and I don't find him attractive. So, I will conduct some research, instead.

Last week, I read on MSN that more married women would rather have an affair with Eli Manning than Tom Brady. In the study, Manning edged out Brady with 54% of the votes. They explained the results by stating that most women found Eli to be "more relatable" and had "boy-next-door" good looks, as opposed to Tom Brady who seemed like "more of a hothead" and egotistical.

Now, I know I'm not a married woman, but this is all wrong. In fact, it almost seems offensive. Eli Manning isn't an ugly guy by any means. Tom Brady probably doesn't have the world's greatest personality, either. But, let's be honest: 54% of those voters are lying.



You may not like him, but you get lost in his eyes. His lips are a crime against humanity. You could literally drink from his chin.

So, readers: It's your turn. Which Super Bowl XLVI quarterback has access to your tight end?



I am wide open, Tom.