Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a ranking system invented by psychologist Abraham Maslow that ranks the different things humans need to live fulfilling lives.

According to Maslow, we need to satisfy our needs at the bottom of the hierarchy -- food, shelter and gettin' yo' grind on -- before we can worry about needs at the top -- self-esteem and respect.

When Maslow plotted his hierarchy, he called the highest level self-actualization -- a.k.a. gettin' yo' grind on × 2 or in other words, realizing yo' full potential.

But on Monday morning, psychologists might have to go back to the drawing board.

On Sunday, the Patriots will be perched to win their 19th game of the season, catapulting the team beyond mere self-actualization and into football history with a perfect record.

The last time I was perfect was on a sixth grade spelling test, and I didn't have any 300-pound linemen or rabid sportswriters to worry about.

It's enough to make an Eagles fan think about rooting for New York.

This Super Bowl is a reverse microcosm of the historical events that generated the nickname and heritage of the very team the Giants will face. New York is the ragamuffin underdog led by a hardworking man who refuses to take advantage of his newfound popularity (American colonies, circa 1770) and New England is the sneering, dominating world power whose citizens have a funny accent.

If underdogs are your thing, then turn to page 11, where you can read up on fashion chains championing the underprivileged and the environment.

Enjoy the article, because you know the Giants don't have a shot.

Billy Wellock is a sophomore in division of undergraduate studies and is The Daily Collegian's Venues chief. His e-mail is waw5010@psu.edu.