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New York Giants Win Super Bowl XLVI: Twitter Reaction

On the first ever night the biggest event in sports was streamed live, for free, over the Internet, Twitter feeds across the world erupted with reactions following the New York Giants' captivating 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the 2012 Super Bowl.

Giants players and members of the organization — and, of course, Tim Tebow — chimed in as soon as Tom Brady's Hail Mary attempt in the game's final seconds fell incomplete, handing New York the Vince Lombardi trophy for the fourth time in team history. Check out some of the most memorable Tweets from one of the greatest Super Bowl games ever.

Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos quarterback:

Ralph Vacchiano, New York Daily News Giants beat writer, on tight end Jake Ballard, who reportedly tore the meniscus in his knee:

Travis Beckum, Giants tight end who tore the ACL in his right knee early in the second quarter:

Aditi Kinkhabwala, sports writer at The Wall Street Journal:

Pat Hanlon, Giants vice president of communications:

Chris Canty, Giants defensive tackle: