Congratulations to The New York Giants for their improbable trip to the Super Bowl.  They made it to the big game through the toughest road any team can take.  With the odds stacked against them they had to win 3 games on the road and they did just that.  There is no doubt that the Giants hard fought season ending game with the New England Patriots gave them the confidence and momentum going into the playoffs.  Even though they didn't win, their effort in that game set the tone for their playoff run.

With absolutely nothing at stake the Giants played their hearts out against the mighty Patriots.  With their playoff spot already clinched the Giants could have rested their star players to avoid injuries.  They could have just played out the game and start preparing for their first round playoff game at Tampa Bay.  Instead they played all their starters from beginning to end and gave the Patriots a battle they did not expect.  In the end they lost 38-35, in a "nail-biter", but they gained so much confidence from their effort.  Now they face New England in the Super Bowl.  Call it poetic justice because the Giants definitely deserve this rematch.

Rudy Giuliani could learn something from his hometown team.  By skipping the first primaries and caucuses, Rudy has no momentum going into Florida.  Before Iowa most polls had him as the front-runner.  By pretty much being a no-show in these early states his poll numbers have evaporated and all his major opponents are going into Florida with confidence and momentum.

There is no such thing as a meaningless game.  Just ask the Giants.  If Rudy loses Florida his strategy and campaign just might stay buried in the sands of Miami beach.  Maybe someone should tell him his hometown team is going to the Super Bowl and show him the path they took to get there.