The “Big” Picture

From September 22, 1968 through March 22, 1970, an American science fiction show called “Land of the Giants” had it’s semi-successful television run. The plot involved a group of travelers from earth marooned on a planet inhabited by “giants.” Now, in 2008, a group of Giants find themselves traveling to a place to meet a group of undefeated “giants among men.” How the New York/New Jersey Giants got to travel again can’t really be explained by football science. The truth of them winding up there is, in fact, somewhat stranger than fiction. But, if the Giants next 60 minute run is successful in Arizona, they’re guaranteed to be better remembered than the television show … or the 18-1 “giants among men.” Manning vs. Brady would have once brought David vs. Goliath analogies to mind … but somehow it doesn’t today. Yesterday’s playoff victories could be the start of something “big.”

Congratulations to both teams for their contrasting seasons so far and to their fans. Predictions to come next week.