Two former Illini, offensive lineman David Diehl and punter Steve
Weatherford, helped lead the New York Giants to a 21-17 victory over the
New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday night. Diehl, who was
also part of the 2008 Giants Super Bowl team, won his second career
championship while Weatherford earned his first-ever Super Bowl ring.
David Diehl, OT, New York Giants - Started at left tackle for the Giants, who out gained the Patriots 396-349 in total offense, and rushed for 114 yards.Steve Weatherford, P, New York Giants - Became the first punter in Super Bowl history to pin a team inside their own 10-yard line three times, including his first one that led to this safety on the Patriots' first play. In total, he punted four times, averaging 40.8 yards, and held for a pair of Lawrence Tynes field goals.
In addition to Diehl an Weatherford, former Illini running back Kameno Bell also earned a Super Bowl ring as one of the Giants' team physicians.
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