Media Day Circus!

The NFL issued 4,786 media credentials to those who will be reporting on Super Bowl XLII. This marks the largest media contingent in the history of the Super Bowl. I am sure many of these reporters attended the Giants-Patriots Media Day at University of Phoenix Stadium. Although there's plenty of serious football talk going on, media day really is more like a circus!

Here are just a few snippets from the center ring:

Ines Gomez Mont, from TV Azteca set out to proposed to Quarterback Tom Brady at media day. The woman caught Brady’s eye by showing off her white t-shirt that read “The Real Miss Brady.” Brady laughed and replied, “I’ve got a few Miss Bradys in my life already”. Brady politely declined the proposal.

Quarterback Tom Brady decided to turn the tables on the photographers and snaps a few shots of his own. He also got a few celeberities, like former NFL player Deion Sanders.

Coach Belichick kept the trademark hoodie in the closet for media day and broke out the jeans and sandals instead.

Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs inspected the well manicured foot of defensive end Richard Seymour during one of the interview sessions. You can't make this stuff up!

Tedy Bruschi laughed as he pointed out his misspelled name in a sign over his head. At least he had a good sense of humor

Wide receiver Donte Stallworth crashed Randy Moss's party and they agreed to disagree on who was the fastest wide out on the team.

Defensive backs Brandon Meriweather and Antwain Spann made the acquaintance of Miss Nevada Veronica Grabowski. It’s unclear what sort of media role she was serving.

Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, tried to belt out a few lines of Alicia Keys’ hit “No One,” much to the dismay of several of his teammates within earshot.

New York Giants fullback Madison Hedgecock tried on a pair of red high heels during media day and leaned on former "American Idol" contestant Kellie Pickler for support.

And finally the guaranteed kiss of death. Plaxico Burress predicted a 23-17 Giants win and in Anthony Smith-fashion, he guaranteed it, too. "You have to believe in your team," said Burress. “That was his guarantee?” asked corner Asante Samuel. “Good for him."