Dream Team Promotions



	It felt like Super Bowl Sunday, but at a smaller level, as about 700 New York Giants fans filled Center Court at the Poughkeepsie Galleria on Tuesday to greet Giants Pro Bowl wide receiver Victor Cruz."Any time you're playing in late January, and you've got the chance to play for a Super Bowl, it's always a good feeling," said Cruz, who was appearing at an autograph signing for Dream Team Promotions. "We're excited for the opportunity."The Giants will play the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC title on Sunday at Candlestick Park in San Francisco for a berth in Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

New York last made the Super Bowl in 2008 when it defeated the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl XLII. "It's been a great run and Victor's been a tremendous part of the success," said Steven Bleier, 29, of Hopewell Junction. "We're all excited to see him. We wouldn't be where we are without Victor." Bleier's friend, Cathy Pascarelli, 24, of Cortlandt Manor, likes the style Cruz brings to the gridiron. "I love the salsa dance he does in the end zone," Pascarelli said. "It's one of my favorites." Cruz, 25, an undrafted free agent out of the University of Massachusetts, signed with the Giants prior to the 2010 season. His play was limited to three games in that campaign. This season he was selected to the Pro Bowl and led the Giants in receiving yards with 1,536 -- a Giants single-season record. "It's crazy," Cruz said. "The fans are great. They've always been great. I'm glad they accept my career and accept my path. I love them."
	As for Giants fans looking ahead to Sunday's title game with San Francisco, Cruz had a simple message."Just keep supporting us," Cruz said. "We're going to come out and play our hearts out. We're a hot team right now, and hopefully we'll stay that way all the way to the Super Bowl." Kris Ketchum, 10, of Mastic, Long Island, made the three-plus hour drive from Suffolk County with his dad, Chris, for the chance to meet Cruz and get some autographs. "Victor Cruz is awesome," the younger Ketchum said. "He's really a great football player. He makes awesome catches and he helps the Giants team a lot." "We took it nice and easy with the weather to get some autographs,"
the elder Ketchum said. "It's worth it. We have a New York Giants room in our house, so it's a little bit to add to the memorabilia." The younger Ketchum had a bold prediction for Sunday's game. "I think the Giants are going to kick butt and we're going to the Super Bowl," he said.