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Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:38 am EST

Burress prediction: Giants win, 23-17

By Joe Zedalis

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Before ever setting foot in Arizona, New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress gave the New York Post his prediction on who wins Super Bowl XVII. It sure ain't the New England Patriots.

As he pulled his car up to the Giants Stadium tunnel to unload his bags, Burress Monday morning was asked by The Post a direct question: Are you ready to make history? "You better believe it," the towering Giants receiver said.

And then, as he entered the stadium and turned left toward the Giants locker room, Burress was asked for his prediction. Burress never hesitated, flatly stating "23-17."

Source: New York PostNew Window

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  1. hcdouglass
    1. Posted by hcdouglass Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    Here we go. This game is going to be a track meet. 23-17 at half maybe.
  2. THE KIDD MEADS
    2. Posted by THE KIDD MEADS Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:10 pm EDT

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    Plax is trippin!!!
  3. THE KIDD MEADS
    3. Posted by THE KIDD MEADS Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:10 pm EDT

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    That terd wrapped in electrical tape has no clue what he is talking about. Patriots 35- Giants 20. This will be a high scoring game. In bad weather, maybe the score is 23-17. Plax needs to learn that he cant just talk about it he needs to be about it.
  4. Hommie H
    4. Posted by Hommie H Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:18 pm EDT

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    There we go plax G-Men all the way
    GO GIANTS
  5. tweed
    5. Posted by tweed Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    New York Giants will win thats all that matters!
  6. Boston sports fan
    6. Posted by Boston sports fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:19 pm EDT

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    everyone has right to thier opinion.
  7. BEAST
    7. Posted by BEAST Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:39 pm EDT

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    the guys a beast, give him the ball.
  8. bcarkell
    8. Posted by bcarkell Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:03 pm EDT

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    Yeah, the day Tynes makes 3 field goals......he'd have to kick 7 to make 3.
  9. gallogallo86
    9. Posted by gallogallo86 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 pm EDT

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    Go pats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  10. tweed
    10. Posted by tweed Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    In Eli we Trust
  11. Jason Shipley
    11. Posted by Jason Shipley Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    I say 34-14 Pats.
  12. Joe M
    12. Posted by Joe M Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    we all know players shouldnt predict outcomes of games just look at that no name d-back from pittsburg who guarenteed a win and they got stomped. I have all the respect for the Giants and know its gonna be a great game. But in the end the Pats will win but itll be close
  13. Yanks Sux
    13. Posted by Yanks Sux Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    You tell em Plax!!...... ATleast your are not a criminal like Moss, who BTW will be facing charges from a girlfriend of his!!! What is he supposed to say... they are going to loose?
  14. nep617mvp
    14. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    Looks like they need to re enforce their beliefs by saying it.Why couldnt he keep it to himself and have quiet confidents about themselves? This was stupid to say.I think they should believe they can win but dont give the PATS AAmo.lol what a dyp [profane].but then agains a Prediction is diferent from a Guarantee.
  15. loop
    15. Posted by loop Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    No way the NY def only holds NE to 17.
    Giants still win tho, 27-24..
  16. Getch
    16. Posted by Getch Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:33 pm EDT

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    I'm not saying the Pats are 100% going to win, but the Patriots season low for points is 20 I believe, and that was in a rain/wind storm against the Jets. Playing indoors in the biggest game of the year? At least he could have said 42-38 or something more realistic.
  17. Benny
    17. Posted by Benny Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    Plaxico is not afraid to talk, gotta give him that. But shooting off your mouth is one thing, backing it up is another. It will all be settled soon.
  18. hcdouglass
    18. Posted by hcdouglass Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    38-34. The winner of the game will win the turnover margin. The Pats have won 3 Superbowls by a combined 9 points. If they win, I do not see that trend changing. The Giants are on the high of Week 17 to this point, they will not get blown out in a game with equal turnover margin.
  19. cheto1501
    19. Posted by cheto1501 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:22 pm EDT

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    17 pts - why not a shutout Plax - nobody takes you seriously anyway! Its like reading the Sunday comics every time he opens his mouth. I'm not saying the Pats can't lose but the G-men better put up AT LEAST 30 to have a chance!
  20. sluggo
    20. Posted by sluggo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:53 pm EDT

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    Plaxico Burress please report to the trainers room for your drug test....
  21. edg24699
    21. Posted by edg24699 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:52 pm EDT

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    This guy should look at his jersey, multiply that # by 2 look at it once again and what's the outcome
    i believe it would be pats 34 giants 17 i live 2 miles from Gillette i welcome the traffic jam for the superbowl champs ne patriots
  22. hcdouglass
    22. Posted by hcdouglass Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    Hey Red & NEP. The game is 5 days away. I expect to have alcohol poisoning by the end of the weekend. I am off work Friday-Tuesday. Jealous?
  23. carl
    23. Posted by carl Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:18 pm EDT

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    what would you expect him to say, " ahh duh gee, the pats are gonna win"
  24. Patrick B
    24. Posted by Patrick B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    Wow Keith, you're another one of those "fans" who knows more about the personal lives of the players than about their on field accomplishments. I'm sure that earlier in the year you were whinning about Brady being a dead beat dad, or about the hoodie that BB wears. That crap doesn't matter to real fans.
  25. bub
    25. Posted by bub Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:28 pm EDT

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    I don`t think so scooter!!!

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