Poised Giants hang on to nip Patriots, 21-17

INDIANAPOLIS | On the surface, Sunday's Super Bowl had more layers to peel away than a Bermuda onion.

Tweets from Super Bowl week

Members of the Giants and Patriots let fans know their thoughts throughout the season, and particularly this week, via their Twitter accounts. Here's what some of them said lately:

For love and the game

INDIANAPOLIS | Candlestick Park was a wet, muddy mess when Zak DeOssie snapped the football to Steve Weatherford for a game-winning, Super Bowl bid-clinching, 31-yard field goal in overtime. The ball slipped low to the ground, and securing it against the bluegrass would be easy as balancing …

NFLMEDIADAY - Super Bowl Media Day

Indianapolis - New York Giants punter and Crown Point native Steve Weatherford gives a promo spot for a television station during Super Bowl XLVI Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

NFLMEDIADAY - Super Bowl Media Day

Indianapolis - New York Giants punter and Crown Point native Steve Weatherford listens to reporters ask questions during Super Bowl XLVI Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

NFLMEDIADAY - Super Bowl Media Day

Indianapolis - New York Giants punter and Crown Point native Steve Weatherford listens to reporters ask questions during Super Bowl XLVI Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

NFLMEDIADAY - Super Bowl Media Day

Indianapolis - New York Giants punter and Crown Point native Steve Weatherford speaks to reporters during Super Bowl XLVI Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

NFLMEDIADAY - Super Bowl Media Day

Indianapolis - New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford, who was born in Crown Point before moving to Terra Haute, speaks to reporters during Super Bowl XLVI Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

NFLMEDIADAY - Super Bowl Media Day

Indianapolis - New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford, who was born in Crown Point, jumps from the stands during Super Bowl XLVI Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

NFLMEDIADAY - Super Bowl Media Day

Indianapolis - New England Patriots players Britt Davis, left, and rookie Danny Aiken laugh during an impromtu quiz session by media during Super Bowl XLVI Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

Hoosier, Illini players bond on Giants O-line

Giants guard Dave Diehl sits at a podium while listening to questions from media members Tuesday during the Super Bowl XLVI Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Hoosier, Illini players bond on Giants O-line

Giants tackle James Brewer listens to questions Tuesday from the media during the Super Bowl XLVI Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Hoosier, Illini players bond on Giants O-line

Giants guard Dave Diehl sits at a podium while answering questions from media members Tuesday during the Super Bowl XLVI Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.