Eli Manning earns Super Bowl MVP award

Giants QB honored for second time

Author: By SportsDirect
Published On: Feb 06 2012 06:22:40 PM CST
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New England Patriots defensive tackle Gerard Warren pursues New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning during Super Bowl XLVI Sunday in Indianapolis.

Eli Manning caused a stir early in the season when he told the media he considered himself one of the league's elite quarterbacks.

Manning went out and backed up his words, outplaying Tom Brady to lead the New York Giants to a 21-17 victory in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday night in Indianapolis.

Playing in the home stadium of his older brother Peyton, the quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts, Manning directed a nine-play, 88-yard scoring drive to give the Giants their second Super Bowl victory over the Patriots in five seasons.

And, as was the case in Super Bowl XLII, Manning earned his second Super Bowl MVP award - matching the number held by Brady.

Manning finished 30 of 40 for 296 yards and a touchdown to help the Giants end the season with six consecutive victories.
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