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In a poll of Pasco County football coaches that came down to the wire, the New York Giants are favored to win the Super Bowl by a slim 5-4 margin.

By Times staff writer

© St. Petersburg Times, published January 28, 2001

Gulf's Keith Newton

Giants

"I just think the Giants have got more both ways. I like Kerry Collins and I do not like Trent Dilfer."

Hudson's Terry Voyles Ravens

"I'd just like to see another quarterback from Tampa Bay become a Super Bowl champion (like Doug Williams with the Washington Redskins and Steve Young with the San Francisco 49ers). If you want to be a quarterback in the Super Bowl, get fired from the Bucs."

Land O'Lakes' defensive coordinator Al Claggett (subbing for John Benedetto, who could not be reached). Giants

"Even though Baltimore has had a tougher road to the Super Bowl, I just have a gut feeling that the Giants, for whatever reason, are going to have a better day."

Mitchell's Scott Schmitz Ravens

"I just think that, defensively, they're on such a roll. This could be the first 3-0 Super Bowl, but who knows."

Pasco's Ricky Thomas Ravens

"Because they have an outstanding defense and, regardless of what they say, defense wins championships. They don't make mistakes."

Ridgewood's Wayne Parzik Ravens

"They've got a great defense and I've always thought Dilfer is a quality guy. He took a beating in Tampa."

River Ridge's Mike DeGennaro Giants

"I think they both have great defenses. The Giants have a little better offense and will probably put up a few more points."

Wesley Chapel's John Castelamare Giants

"I love this defensive game. I'm a Jersey guy, so I've got to go with my Giants. I'd like to see a 3-0 game -- Giants."

Zephyrhills' Tom Fisher Giants

"Offense; they really showed something last game (the Giants beat the Minnesota Vikings 41-0). They showed a little diversity."