Sunday, October 31, 2010

Despite injury concerns, NFL's leading rusher Ahmad Bradshaw just keeps on going for New York Giants

Ahmad Bradshaw Running Play

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw leads the NFL in rushing yards with a violent, angry running style ...
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 10/31/10

New York Giants rest, but aren't comfortable in their spot

Hakeem Nicks (L-R) Ahmad Bradshaw #44, Mario Manningham #82 and Hakeem Nicks #88 of the New York Giants celebrate after Nicks scored a 21-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Giants Stadium on December 6, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
By George O'Gorman - The Trentonian 10/31/10

New York Giants rest, but aren't comfortable in their spot

Hakeem Nicks (L-R) Ahmad Bradshaw #44, Mario Manningham #82 and Hakeem Nicks #88 of the New York Giants celebrate after Nicks scored a 21-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Giants Stadium on December 6, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
By George O'Gorman - The Trentonian 10/31/10
Garafolo and Berman analyze the Giants at the bye week
The Giants defense sums up the season so far at the bye week

Giants at the bye: Rank high in red-zone efficiency, but turnovers remain problem

Giants Jonathan Goff tackle Brandon Pettigrew Lions
Giants linebacker Jonathan Goff tackles Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew during a game earlier this season.
By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 10/31/10

Having joined father on Giants coaching staff, Kevin Gilbride Jr. making name for himself

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At 59, Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride Sr., left, is closer to the conclusion of his NFL career than the beginning. His 30-year-old son, offensive quality control coach Kevin Gilbride Jr., right, is just starting.
By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 10/31/10

Saturday, October 30, 2010

How long can Ahmad Bradshaw last?

New York Giants RB and NFL's Leading Rusher, Ahmad Bradshaw
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 10/30/10

Q&A with New York Giants Defensive Coaches

By Giants.com 10/28/10

Giants WR Victor Cruz staying positive despite season-ending hamstring injury

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Victor Cruz, being congratulated by fans after catching three touchdown passes in a preseason game against the Jets, expects to start running in a week as part of his rehab for a hamstring injury.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 10/30/10

Bradshaw an unlikely league leader

ON A RUN: Former seventh-round pick Ahmad Bradshaw, leading the NFL with 708 rushing yards, throws a stiff-arm at the Cowboys' Gerald Sensabaugh during the Giants' win on Monday.
ON A RUN: Former seventh-round pick Ahmad Bradshaw, leading the NFL with 708 rushing yards, throws a stiff-arm at the Cowboys' Gerald Sensabaugh during the Giants' win on Monday.
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 10/30/10

Uncertain Return for Giants’ Kiwanuka

Mathias Kiwanuka, placed on injured reserve Thursday, has not played since Week 3.
By Mark Viera - NY Times 10/29/10

Friday, October 29, 2010

Eli Manning and wife Abby expecting first child

 Eli Manning and his wife Abby.
Eli Manning and his wife Abby.
By NY Post 10/29/10

Rape case of ex-Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor seems headed to trial

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Lawrence Taylor's lawyer said no plea deal is imminent in the former Giant's rape case.
By The Associated Press - 10/28/10

Giants place Kiwanuka on season-ending IR

OVER & OUT: The Giants placed Mathias Kiwanuka (pictured) on injured reserve yesterday. The team signed his former college roommate Will Blackmon.
OVER & OUT: The Giants placed Mathias Kiwanuka (pictured) on injured reserve yesterday. The team signed his former college roommate Will Blackmon.
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 10/29/10

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Loss of DE Mathias Kiwanuka has NY Giants scrambling, hoping

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Mathias Kiwanuka's future is uncertain after he suffered a herniated cervical disk.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 10/28/10

Mathias Kiwanuka Out: 5 Reasons Why The New York Giants Will Still Win The NFC

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 17:  Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants talks with Ahmad Bradshaw #44 against the Detroit Lions at New Meadowlands Stadium on October 17, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
By Michael Wall - Bleacher Report 10/28/10

Giants GM Jerry Reese acknowledges 'painful' decision in placing Mathias Kiwanuka on IR

Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka was placed on season-ending injured reserve.
By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 10/28/10

Giants to place DE Mathias Kiwanuka on season-ending injured reserve with herniated disc in his neck

New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka has been out since Week 3.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 10/28/10

Giants to sign kick returner Will Blackmon

Will Blackmon, shown during the preseason playing for the Packers, has returned three punts for touchdowns in his career.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 10/28/10

Giants defense strong and still getting better

HARD-HITTIN’: Michael Boley (59), Corey Webster and the rest of the Giants’ defense are putting a hurting on their opponents.
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 10/28/10

Vegas says Jets, Giants favorites for Super Bowl

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 10/28/10

Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora feels revived but says he can still do everything better

Osi Umenyiora is having a monster season for the Giants, recording eight sacks and forcing seven fumbles in the team's first seven games. The Giants have a bye in Week 8.
By Kevin Armstrong - NY Dailynews 10/28/10

Giants and Jets are off to hot starts, but history says an all-New York Super Bowl is unlikely

Ahmad Bradshaw and the Giants are in the spotlight due to their 5-2 start and NFC East lead, while Mark Sanchez and the Jets also are sitting pretty at 5-1 at the top of the AFC East.

Giants safety Antrel Rolle says Big Blue is the best team in the NFC and is only getting better

Giants safety Antrel Rolle is still talking, but instead of calling out his teammates after an early-season loss to the Colts, he's championing Big Blue as the best team in the NFC.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 10/28/10

Antrel Rolle Interview on WFAN with Joe and Evan 10/26/10

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Tuesday Morning Hangover Week 7:

By S. James Hyland - InReeseWeTrust.com 10/27/10

Alright, I’m not even going to mention the formula this week.  Obviously early it didn’t work, but once I got on my game, the G-Men got on their game.  There’s no reason to go over for 3 pages about how when I drink Corona the defense stop them and when I drink Bud Light we score.  It’s basically absolute fact at this point, and since it’s 2 AM on Tuesday morning, I won’t waste your time with it.

Let’s get to business: I just won some good cash off my father.  You see my mother and my grandfather are die hard Giants fans.  While at the same time, my father is a big time Cowboy fan.  We used to bet a small amount of money on the game each year, but when I was a kid, the ‘boys used to dominate, and I’d be out some cash.  Now that I’m older, I have money, and the Giants are solid, we can bet some real money.

The game started out with us crapping the bed early, but I will take blame for that.  I bought a new Giants hat, and I was trying to break it in.  Clearly I had no idea that I should wear the hat on my right knee on defense and wear it backwards on offense.  It’s so damn easy.

Obviously I can’t write anything about this game without mentioning Romo getting knocked back in time by Boley.  First off, there was nothing illegal about the hit.  Did he have to drive him into the ground?  Maybe not, but he wasn’t abusing the rule or anything.  And if someone hit Eli like that and knocked him out for a while, I’d be calling out for his head.  But the fact is that it was a legal hit, and Romo is out.  On that note, Romo looked like a guy in a horrible car accident after taking the hit.  Or even a guy that jumped out of a building and landed in a weird spot with his arms open.  That was Romo.



(It was at this point that I passed out with my computer on my lap.  I will now attempt to finish this column).

Alright to preface everything, we watched the game at my house.   Going with the Manning jersey since it’s on a tear, and as I said I’m trying to break in this new Giants hat.  I think the Giants had played with our momentum, which slowed us down a bit.  But once they got used to the hat, the G-men picked it up.

To recap my night of drinking, I had about 4 Coronas, 6 or 7 Bud Lights, and then for some ungodly reason, I took 4 victory shots of Absolute.  You know when something seems like a great idea at the time, but then you come to realize the next morning when you’re really hungover that it’s a terrible idea?  Yeah, this was one of those.

On the bright side though, I did win a pretty penny from Papa Hyland.  I’m assuming that this will be used next week when I have to buy more beer.  What am I doing with my life? 

Giants coach Tom Coughlin sees even better results ahead for 5-2 team

Giants coach Tom Coughlin smiles players Cowboys
Tom Coughlin has been more effusive in his praise than any point during his six-plus years coaching the Giants.
By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 10/27/10

A look back at the Giants' high-scoring victory over the Cowboys

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During Monday's victory over the Cowboys, quarterback Eli Manning continued his streak of outstanding play against the Giants' division rivals in Texas.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 10/27/10

Vegas makes Jets, Giants faves for big game in Big D

Vegas makes Jets, Giants faves
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 10/27/10

Turnovers a worry for Coughlin

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 10/27/10

No one to stop dreams

Ahmad Bradshaw and LaDainian Tomlinson could go head-to-head on Feb. 6 in Dallas
Ahmad Bradshaw and LaDainian Tomlinson could go head-to-head on Feb. 6 in Dallas.
By Steve Serby - NY Post 10/27/10

New York Giants have easier path to Super Bowl than Jets, but Gang Green is the best team in the NFL

Michael Boley, Corey Webster and the Giants have an easier path to the Super Bowl than the Jets do, but Rex Ryan (below) and Gang Green have the best team in the league.
By Gary Myers - NY Dailynews 10/27/10

Giants coach Tom Coughlin credits accountability, stays focused on preparation after solid 5-2 start

Giants head coach Tom Coughlin remains level-headed despite a 5-2 start, which ties the Giants with the Falcons for the best record in the NFC entering Week 8.
Giants head coach Tom Coughlin remains level-headed despite a 5-2 start, which ties the Giants with the Falcons for the best record in the NFC entering Week 8.
By Kevin Armstrong - NY Dailynews 10/27/10

Giants defense's reputation for sidelining NFL quarterbacks grows as Michael Boley slams Tony Romo

Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck is the next unlucky quarterback to draw the Giants when Big Blue brings its ferocious defense to Washington to face the NFC West-leading Seahawks in Week 9.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 10/27/10

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Upon Further Review

By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 10/26/10

Giants coach Tom Coughlin considers Giants 'fortunate' to win despite turnovers

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Giants coach Tom Coughlin thought the turnover problems were fixed.
By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 10/26/10

Despite another win, Giants coach Tom Coughlin not pleased with tipped passes by his WRs

Giants WR Hakeem Nicks hauls in this TD catch during Monday's win over the Cowboys, but head coach Tom Coughlin is still concerned about the team's tipped balls.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 10/26/10

WFAN Giants Blog: Dominant In Dallas

By Paul Dottino - WFAN.com 10/26/10

First-place Giants deliver Doomsday

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 10/26/10

Giants put nail in Cowboys' coffin

By Steve Serby - NY Post 10/26/10

Giants QB 'picks' up game after early blunders

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 10/26/10

Giants' Jacobs gets happy feat: Dancin' on the star

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 10/26/10

Hit by Giants LB puts Romo on ice

SUPER MARIO: Mario Manningham (bottom) is congratulated by Ahmad Bradshaw after scoring a third-quarter touchdown during the Giants' 41-35 victory.
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 10/26/10

New York Giants bounce back against Dallas Cowboys for NFC East win, knock out Tony Romo in process

Hakeem Nicks has another huge game for the New York Giants, hauling in two touchdown passes as Big Blue knocks Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo out of the game.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 10/26/10

Eli Manning's signature still on wall at Cowboys Stadium; Tom Coughlin on right end of 4 challenges

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 10/26/10

Monday, October 25, 2010

Recap of Giants vs. Cowboys 1st Game at New Cowboys Stadium 2009

GET PUMPED GIANTS FANS! Here's the intro to the opening of Jerry's World Last Year..

GET PUMPED GIANTS FANS! Here's the intro to the opening of Jerry's World Last Year..

The Cowboys are in a big hole. Will the Giants make it a grave?

Vote for your Favorite New York Giants for the Pro Bowl NOW!!!

By NFL.com 10/25/10

New York Giants can end football season in Dallas with win over hated Cowboys Monday night

Wade Phillips is coaching for his job in Dallas Monday night as the Cowboys look to avoid getting off to a 1-5 start when they take on the New York Giants.
By Gary Myers - NY Dailynews 10/25/10

New York Giants roll into Dallas with chance to bury Cowboys, but keep trash talk at a minimum

New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips (21) isn't about to talk some trash leading up to Monday's battle with Tony Romo (below) and the struggling Dallas Cowboys.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 10/25/10

Giants cornerbacks face challenge with Cowboys wide receivers

The Cowboys' WRs present a threat to the Giants' CBs.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 10/25/10

New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys: Monday Night Madness and Odds Analysis

By Kyle Vassalo - Bleacher Report 10/25/10

Giants' strong running game product of offensive line's solid blocking

Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) follows the block of guard Chris Snee (76) and fullback Madison Hedgecock (39) against the Titans last month.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 10/25/10

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