Hyno a big part of G'men's big day

Published: February 6, 2012

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Southern Columbia grad Henry Hynoski made his presence felt in his first Super Bowl and will be rewarded with a championship ring in his rookie season.

The New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI with Hynoski starting at fullback and catching two passes for 19 yards and making a key fumble recovery.

Hynoski's first catch came in the first quarter. On the right flat, the fullback gained 13 yards and the Giants went on to score their first touchdown of the game and take a 9-0.

Catch number two came in the second quarter and went for six yards, but Hynoski's biggest contribution was still to come.

With the Giants down 17-12 and at the 30 yard line in their own territory in the third quarter, Eli Manning completed a pass to Hakeem Nicks for 17 yards. Nicks was stripped by the Patriots' Jerod Mayo, but Hynoski came up with the recovery to maintain the Giants' possession. They went on to kick a field goal.

Hynoski was also on the field when Giants' running back Ahmad Bradshaw scored the winning touchdown.

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