I missed writing about World Champion New York Giants more than anything else, while I was supposed to be writing my autobiography. Watching NFL Live was stultifying.
Best Injury News
Without a doubt, the recovery of Chief Osi Umenyiora is my favorite news. Osi thinks he could be ready to play before the end of the [...]
Posted in NY Giants by Mitch on November 2nd, 2008 at 6:53 am
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World Champion Giants played like champs for first half, which was enough to defeat Washington Redskins 16–7 yesterday, before a screaming crowd at Meadowlands.
Giants got the crowd going with inspiring pre–game tribute to their three Super Bowl wins, which featured a giant (what else?) inflatable Lombardi Trophy.
Bob Papa introduced players from 20th century teams, [...]
Posted in NY Giants by Mitch on September 5th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
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New York Daily News has reported that Michael Strahan will return for one more season, if Giants double his salary.
Strahan wants Giants to pay him $8 million to play another season. He wants to be paid the same as Jason Taylor of the Miami Dolphins. Taylor has two years left on a contract, worth [...]
Posted in NY Giants by Mitch on May 17th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
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New York Giants signed former Wildcat Quarterback André Woodson, who lives in my hometown — Lexington, Kentucky. Woodson was drafted in the sixth round, the 198th pick in the draft.
If that sounds high, consider that Tom Brady was drafted 199th in 2000.
I have watched Woodson in college, and Giants are lucky to get him.
Woodson [...]
Posted in NY Giants by Mitch on May 9th, 2008 at 5:05 am
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New York Giants offensive coordinator, Kevin Gilbride, has signed a two year contract extension, as Giants extended the contracts of all their assistant coaches.
Keeping Our Coaches
Gilbride, and quarterbacks coach Chris Palmer, both worked with head coach Tom Coughlin when he coached Jacksonville Jaguars, and they will remain together on the Giants. Coughlin is expected [...]
Posted in NY Giants by Mitch on February 23rd, 2008 at 12:39 am
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New York Giants fans will enjoy these two presentations.
We Stomped You Out
All Giants fans will enjoy this short (34 seconds) video of Michael Strahan describing their Super Bowl victory after their ticker tape parade.
Giants Trivia Quiz
Newsday has a challenging, 20 question, trivia quiz, about the Giants season.
Check it out and see how much you [...]
Posted in NY Giants by Mitch on February 7th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
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New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has reportedly signed a three year contract, worth about $6 million, which will make him one of the highest paid assistant coaches in the NFL.
Limited Offer
Spagnuolo had been interviewed by Washington Redskins for their head coach position, which has been vacant since Joe Gibbs resigned on January [...]
Posted in NY Giants by Mitch on February 7th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
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New York Giants completed their Super Bowl season yesterday, by defeating New England Patriots, 17 – 14. It was the greatest football game I have ever seen, with three lead changes in the fourth quarter.
Crunch Time
Giants opened fourth quarter with an 80 yard touchdown drive, and led 10 – 7, until Patriot quarterback [...]
Posted in NY Giants by Mitch on February 4th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
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