Before the Giants’ game-winning drive in Super Bowl XLVI, the New England Patriots coach told his team not to get beat by receivers Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks.
“This is still a Cruz-and-Nicks game,” Belichick was heard saying in audio recorded for NFL Films. “I know we’re right on them. It’s tight, but those are still the guys. Make them go to Manningham, make them go to (Bear) Pascoe. Let’s make sure we get Cruz and Nicks.”
On the first play after those remarks, Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw a perfect pass down the sideline to Manningham, who somehow made the catch and got two feet down for a 38-yard gain.
