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We have studied the coaches’ film for two week to come up with the perfect viewing game plan. We are going to ask a lot from you, but we know you can execute it to victory, or at least, better yet, a pizza- and buffalo-wing-induced food coma.

6 A.M.

This year, we propose starting early. If you slept until noon and just cracked open your Post, you already missed your chance at some Giant fun.

Anyway, since you are going to end your day listening to Phil Simms, why not start it by watching highlights of the Giants’ Super Bowl XXV victory on ESPN2? Simms was talking on the sidelines for that one, too. (Sorry, Phil, Super Bowl XXI highlights were on at 4 a.m.)

10 A.M.

On the NFL Network’s edition of “Championship Chase 2006: Chicago Bears,” something tells us Rex Grossman’s 1.3 passer rating against the Vikings in December won’t make the cut.

11 A.M.

Da Coach, Mike Ditka, is picking the Bears to win over the Colts, which is about as surprising as George Wendt choosing a beer over a daiquiri. Ditka will be a part of ESPN’s “NFL Countdown.”

1 P.M.

With his All-Iron Team on CBS, Simms gives his awards to players who make a difference on the field. Eli Manning, don’t hold your breath.

2 P.M.

Just 4½ hours from kickoff so James Brown and the gang are starting off the Super Bowl pregame. I feel good!

2:30 P.M.

CBS’ pregame will offer up the usual fare. Brown has a sitdown with both coaches. Dan Marino speaks with Peyton Manning. Lesley Visser visits with Grossman. It may be a good time to catch a nap.

3 P.M.

If you are jonesing for some action, LeBron James is on ABC (tip-off is at 2:30) against the Pistons.

If you want a smaller ball, then NBC is your place for the Tiger-less FBR Open from Scottsdale.

3:55 P.M.

Stevie Nicks performs on CBS. Nicks famously says, “This is for you, Daddy,” before Fleetwood Mac’s Landslide. By the end of this night, that is what Peyton is hoping to say to Archie after a landslide.

4 P.M.

The pregame show will become a little perkier in the next hour. CBS’ ratings-deprived Katie Couric will do a feature on Hines Ward’s Korean heritage. Why? Because Couric is ratings deprived.

5:45 P.M.

Just what we need 40 minutes before kickoff – Cirque de Soleil. If the NFL wanted a 21st-century circus, it could have saved some money and just asked Tom Coughlin and the Giants to reenact their season.

6:15 P.M.

Billy Joel will sing the national anthem and there are places where you can bet if it will take a minute and 44 seconds or not. We vote not, but it will be close.

“Hello, friends.” That is how Jim Nantz will greet America for his intro with Simms shortly before kickoff. Nantz must know a lot of people because the game will be flipped on in 40-45 million homes.

8:15 P.M.

The Vikings were never able to deliver a Purple Reign in four Super Bowl tries, but Minnesota’s own, Prince, will take his balky hip out to perform at halftime.

10:30 P.M.

A Super Bowl champion is crowned. The biggest TV day in sports is put to rest. Well, unless you want to switch to ESPN or NFL Network or any local news for more.