What Do You Call that Spectacular Superbowl Catch?

Now that we have some time to suggest the great game that was Superbowl XLII, we have to come up with a name for that ridiculous 32-yard catch that David Tyree made after Eli Manning scrambled for his life in order to help keep the New York Giants’ hopes of winning the game alive.

This is no easy task, so suggestions in comment section are welcome. But with great names like “The Catch,” “The Immaculate Reception,” and “The Play,” already taken, one has to be extremely creative to come up with something original. Here are a few of the names that I have heard/come up with to this point.

“The Immaculate Connection.” – A lot of people like this one. That is mainly because it has the “immaculate” part tied to it, which adds a touch of history and ostentatious class to it all at once. However, this is too close to the “immaculate reception” for me to be a legitimate contender to become the name for the Eli-Tyree play for all eternity.

“The Ditch & Catch” – I like this one. It definitely addresses both ends of the play. The first part briefly describes the “ditching” that Eli Manning used to avoid the defenders who had a hold of his jersey. The “catch” part obviously describes Tyree’s end of the play. It’s simple, straightforward, and is play on popular football term that isn’t related to another play. This is one of the favorites.

“The Clutch” – This is also a popular one amongst people who have passed this one around. It definitely describes the situation and the intensity involved. It also doubles as a description of Tyree’s catch, which he essentially clutches against his helmet before he is able to get the ball in his hands while landing on his back. Not to mention, Rodney Harrison is kind of clutched around his arm as he snags the ball out of the air. However, I’m not sure this name really incorporates the earlier part of the play where Eli Manning avoids the rush to keep the play alive. Kind of need to get both parts involved to do justice to both Eli and Tyree.

“The Rope-a-dope Reception” – It may have one too many syllables, but if we can all agree to get past that, it seems like a good name for me. It’s unique in the football sense of it, so it will stand out amongst other plays. And once again, it addresses both ends of the play.

Those are just a few suggestions, and I’m sure others will come up with their own. I just wonder how these things get their names. Is the whole world really going to come to a consensus, or is some big shot at ESPN just going to cast this upon us until we have to accept it. Whatever happens, one thing we do know is that this play is worth the debate.

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