Add Spagnuolo to Redskins' list.

Byline: Jennifer Toland

COLUMN: SUPER BOWL NOTES

GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Washington Redskins, entering the final stage of their coaching search, tentatively plan to interview New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo of Grafton tomorrow, a person familiar with the selection process said.

The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Redskins have not publicly released the names of any candidates, also said yesterday that Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is no longer in the running for the job.

Owner Dan Snyder told reporters in Arizona over the weekend that he hopes to have a coach in place within a week. Snyder is seeking to replace Joe Gibbs, who resigned Jan. 8.

Brown inactive

Wide receiver Troy Brown was one of eight Patriots inactives. Wide receiver Chad Jackson, cornerback Antwain Spann, tackle Wesley Britt, guard Billy Yates, tight end Stephen Spach and defensive lineman Santonio Thomas also did not suit up. Matt Gutierrez was the third quarterback.

For the Giants, running back Danny Ware, defensive back Geoffrey Pope, tackle Adam Koets, defensive tackle Manny Wright, wide receiver Sinorice Moss, tight end Jerome Collins and defensive tackle Russell Davis were inactive. Jared Lorenzen was the third QB.

Injured, returns

Patriots cornerback Randall Gay injured his left arm early in the first quarter.

Gay and Rodney Harrison collided as they tackled Steve Smith after an 8-yard reception.

Gay held his wrist as he went off to the locker room. He returned to the game in the second quarter.

Indoor action

Rain was forecast for the greater Phoenix area yesterday and the decision to close the University of Phoenix Stadium roof was made early.

In 10 previous games played indoors, Brady had a quarterback rating of 104.7.

The Patriots last played a game in Arizona in 2004, but that was before this stadium was built.

The $455 million structure opened Aug. 1, 2006. With its retractable roof and natural grass field, it is the only stadium of its kind in North America.

The home of the Arizona Cardinals, the first regular-season football game was played here Sept. 10, 2006, a 34-27 Cardinals win over the 49ers.

Extra Points

As Junior Seau reminded people all week, it was a span of 181 games since he last played in a Super Bowl. His Chargers fell to the 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX. ... Tedy Bruschi played in his Patriots-record 22nd playoff game. ... Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey, who fractured his left fibula Dec. 16, was not with his team during Super Bowl week, but did appear, on crutches, on the sideline yesterday. ... Injured Patriots, like rookie Mike Richardson, and members of the practice squad, like C.J. Jones, hung out on the sideline before the game. ... Giants special teams coach Tom Quinn spent three seasons (1996-98) as the Holy Cross defensive coordinator. ... The Dolphins' Jason Taylor was presented with the Walter Payton Man of the Award before kickoff. ... Former 49ers stars Steve Young, Jerry Rice and Ronnie Lott took part in the coin toss. ... Yes, Gisele was in the house.

Material from the Associated Press was used in this report

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