University of North Carolina Athletics

Nicks Wins Super Bowl With Giants
February 5, 2012 | Football
Feb. 5, 2012
Former North Carolina standout Hakeem Nicks posted a game-high 10 catches for 109 yards to help lead New York to a 21-17 victory over New England in Super Bowl XLVI. On the final scoring drive of the game, Nicks had a 14-yard reception to move the Giants to New England's 18-yard line. Two plays later he caught a critical 4-yard pass and fought to get a frist down. New York scored the winning touchdown two running plays later.
"I feel good. I'm blessed to be in this situation, blessed to be a part of this team," Nicks told NBC's Dan Patrick after the game.
According to Elias Sport Bureau, Nicks had 28 receptions and 444 receiving yards this postseason, both the second-most in a single postseason.
A native of Charlotte, N.C., Nicks set 14 school records during a prolific three-year career at UNC. He was named first-team All-ACC as a junior in 2008 after posting 68 catches for 1,222 yards and 12 touchdowns.














