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For 26 years, aficionados of NFL football called Joe Montana's pass to Dwight Clark to defeat the Dallas Cowboys on January 10, 1982 "The Catch". It is commonly regarded as one of those amazing plays that folks remember long after the Game is over - hence the special name.

Well, now that Superbowl XLII (that's fancy-schmancy Roman numerals for "42", otherwise known as the Answer to Life, the Universe and Eveything) is in the sports history books, we have a new play to ponder and savor and remember: In fact, I am calling it a "play" since there is thus far no consensus as to what Eli Manning's amazing "escape" from the clutches of three defensive linemen followed by the 29 yard pass he threw that was hauled in by David Tyree who out-leaped tight double-coverage (using one hand plus his helmet to catch the ball) ought to be named. Perhaps we could call it the "Escape/Catch"? Or as my wife uttered after we watched the first of many instant replays: "What in the name of all that's holy do you call that?"

Clearly the honor for the "Play that hath no name" must be shared by both Manning and Tyree since both contributed mightily to its success. But darn it, we need a name here, and nobody in the sports world has come up with a catchy phrase (pun intended) to sum it all up. A number of sports radio shows around the Country are already holding contests to "Name the Play".

My closest friend of many years is an alumnus of Ole Miss. He remembered his student days in Oxford when Archie Manning (father of Eli, and Peyton and another son who doesn't play football so I don't know his name) was their starting quarterback and developed his scrambling style to confuse and confound the other team. Apparently this ability to evade the defensive linemen got passed along to his son Eli (I know, it's not the same thing as having red hair or green eyes, but have you got a better explanation?).

Keep in mind that CollegiateLuggage.com sells Swiss Army Brand collegiate luggage and business gear. We have no business stake whatsoever in the NFL. You would think that this wouldn't even be on my radar. But I am big on clever, memorable names and phrases and this is creating a gap in my consciousness. We need a title comparable to "The Immaculate Reception" to commemorate the thing.

P.S. I don't mean to call it "The Thing". I'm just using this as my place-holder until something better comes along. What about "The play formerly known as Prince"? Or perhaps "The Play of 3 Consecutive Miracles"? Feel free to e-mail me with your suggestions.