Die Hard Giants Fan

The path to the Superbowl is getting clearer and clearer.  The Packers and the Patriots won their games.  I live for watching games like what took place in Title Town, USA yesterday.  I love when it snows.  It’s a shame that Indianapolis, Detroit, and Minnesota all have domes.  Today, we got a game for the ages.  The Giants are the 3rd most winningest franchise in the NFL, and the Cowboys are tied for 4th with 4 other teams.  The Packers are are the most winningest franchise followed by the Bears.  The Packers will play in another NFC Championship game, but the Bears didn’t make the Playoffs.  If the Cowboys win then they will host the NFC Championship game.  If the Giants win the game, then the Packers will host the NFC Championship game.  I’m hoping that we get to play at Lambeau Field next week.  I was very upset that Tom Brady broke Phil Simms’ completion percentage record in a Playoff game last night while Simms was broadcasting the game.

Newsday:

GIANTS vs. COWBOYS: VIEWERS GUIDE 4:30 p.m. Ch. 5

Feagles, 42, in prime punting territory

Giants are New York’s only feel-good story - Ain’t that the truth.  The Jets had a terrible season.  We had to deal with the Mitchell Report rocking Major League Baseball in the offseason.  The Knicks have been the worst run franchise in NBA history for decades, and it’s only getting worse.  The NHL will start to pick up once the NFL Playoffs come to an end.

Giants confident with new wrinkles for Cowboys

New York Daily News:

Confident Giants looking for revenge against Cowboys in 1st playoff meeting

Giants, Tom Coughlin have fought back

Eli Manning must outplay Tony Romo for Giants to beat Cowboys

Giants mailbag responses

After replacing Bill Parcells, Wade Phillips’ way working in Dallas

Osi Umenyiora, DeMarcus Ware share a strong bond and are fast friends

5 moments from Giants-Cowboys past - Gary Myers put together an interesting read.  Since the Cowboys didn’t exist as long as the Giants have, the meetings between the two teams can only go back so far.  The Cowboys came about in 1960, so they aren’t like the Giants, Bears, Packers, Redskins, or Eagles who have been around much, much longer.

New York Post:

GLORY ROAD OR DEAD END

GROUND BEEF

ELI’S IMPROVED PLAY IMPRESSES NEWMAN

THROWS TO GO!

WADE TO GO!

SERBY’S SUNDAY Q&A WITH… Justin Tuck.  Check out this question:

Q: Antonio Pierce’s best trash-talking moment?

A: When he walks up to the line of scrimmage and the quarterback’s making checks? (He’ll say) “That’s not gonna work,” and bleep like that.

COWBOYS’ BEEF IS PRIME DIFFERENCE

‘BOYS TO MEN

ELI MUST BE TOUGH ‘OTHER’ - By reading the title, I would have no idea what the article is about.  Steve Serby is saying that Eli Manning has to be the other quarterback, besides Phil Simms and Jeff Hostetler, to win a Superbowl.  Since the Superbowl Era, the Giants have won two Superbowls.

New York Times:

Defensive Line Gives Thanks for Praise, Then Takes Aim

Clearing the Way for the Giants Without Throwing a Block

The Star-Ledger:

GM Reese’s pieces translate to sweet sucess - Jerry Reese had a great first year as the Giants GM.  Many of his picks in the draft are contributing in the Playoffs.  He didn’t even flinch when Strahan tried to stronghold the team.  This is something I was going to cover after the G-MEN won the Superbowl, or got eliminated.

Wade a minute: Cowboys coach is no Tuna

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I apologize to you all for not writing yesterday.  I’m not feeling well at all, but I feel a notch better today than yesterday.  So we got a HUGE game this Sunday, but it wouldn’t have been if we beat the Redskins.  However, the G-MEN like to make us wait until the last possible second to make the Playoffs (i.e., we clinced the Playoffs in the final game of 2006).  Since it is almost impossible that we beat the mighty Patriots in the final week, this probably is our final shot at making the Playoffs, unless other teams start losing.  Ain’t that something?  I think so.  This one will be on Peyton’s kid brother’s arm.  This is the #1 Draft Pick money shot right here:

 Bills Scouting Report

WR Hixon’s emotional return - Michael Eisen wrote a story about Domenik Hixon’s return to Ralph Wilson Stadium.  The last time Hixon played there, he took the hit from Kevin Everett that paralyzed Everett’s.  I’ve read that Kevin Everett is supposed to walk out on the field this Sunday.  I can’t wait to see that, and I’m very happy for him because he was able to overcome so much.  Definitely check out this article.

Transcript: WR Domenik Hixon

Transcript: DC Steve Spagnuolo

Transcript: Coach Tom Coughlin

Transcript: DE Osi Umenyiora - Michael Eisen asked Osi Umenyiora how it feels getting selected to the Pro Bowl.

Transcript: LB Antonio Pierce

Transcript: DE Michael Strahan

Chance to step up - Michael Eisen wrote an article about the opportunity Kevin Boss has now that Jeremy Shockey was placed on IR.

Transcript: QB Eli Manning

Newsday:

Umenyiora, Giants ‘D’ must play better

Notes: Giants’ Hixon hopes to meet Bills’ Everett

Giants replace Shockey with low-key rookie Boss

Notes: Pro Bowl snub annoys Giants’ Burress

New York Daily News:

Eli Manning, Giants have much at stake

Loose Giants don’t mind pressure

Osi Umenyiora OK as only Pro Bowler

Eli Manning struggling in cold weather

Only Eli Manning can save Coughlin

New York Post:

A TOUGH BILL TO SWALLOW - LT has a message for Eli.

EMOTIONAL RETURN FOR HIXON

HOLIDAY SPIRIT BITES JOVIAL (YET DESPERATE) GIANTS

FEAGLES WARY OF PARRISH

UMENYIORA ONLY BIG BLUE PLAYER VOTED TO PRO BOWL

New York Times:

Giants Look to Rookies to Fill Shockey’s Void

The Star-Ledger:

Osi’s got gifts in his sack

A look ahead to NYG-BUF

This one won’t be easy

Players are staying loose heading into key game

Tuck, McKenzie back to practice

Fantasy Focus

Bills hope for home-field advantage

Rookies to fill Shockey’s shoes

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One more long day.  That’s because we’re playing the last game of the day on SNF.  Let’s get on with it already.

Newsday:

Teammates peg punter Feagles as Pro Bowl fodder - Arthur Staple interviewed a few Giants players, and they believe that Punter Jeff Feagles should make the Pro Bowl.

New York Daily News:

Brandon Jacobs must hold on to ball

New York Post:

IT’S PLAXI-GO!

WILSON COULD KNEED MORE TIME TO HEAL - Gibril Wilson said that the worst case scenario is another week.  Hopefully he is correct.  We’ll need him back in time for the Playoffs.

New York Times:

McQuarters Not Fazed by Threat of Harsh Weather

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Everybody wants to know how Big Blue will handle Devon Hester.  Enjoy reading all about it. 

 Special Task - Michael Eisen wrote an entire article about Devon Hester.

Transcript: Bears QB Rex Grossman

Transcript: Bears Coach Lovie Smith

Transcript: P Jeff Feagles - Michael Eisen had a Q&A Session with Jeff Feagles.  Eisen asked a bunch of questions to Feagles regarding Devon Hester.

Transcript: QB Eli Manning

Transcript: Coach Tom Coughlin - Michael Eisen did a Q&A with Tom Coughlin.  Eisen asked a bunch of questions about how T.C. plans to kick to Devon Hester.  Definitely check this article out.  I say you kick it in the end zone on a Kick Off and ensure that it is going to be a touch back.  If you are unable to kick it away from Hester in the end zone then just kick it out of bounds and put their offense at the 40 yardline.  They aren’t that good.  On punts, just kick it out of bounds as deep as the punter can get it.

Pre Practice Report - Michael Eisen stated that Derrick Ward was supposed to practice today.  That’s some great news because we need him back.  I read earlier that the Giants released Patrick Pass already and signed somebody from the practice squad.  I’m sure I’ll come across it again while I read through the articles.

Newsday:

Chalk Talk: Giants GM Reese watching stretch run closely

New York Daily News:

Giants GM Jerry Reese calls Eli Manning ’skittish’ as critics pile on

Former Washington teammates Antonio Pierce, Sean Taylor had Giant bond

New York Post:

FEAGLES PLANS TO PLAY KEEP-AWAY

GIANTS BRACE FOR HESTER-IA

GIANTS TOSS PASS, SO WARD MIGHT BE BACK

The Star-Ledger:

Injury updates

Needell: Unthinkable tragedy

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The New York Football Giants selected 5 players as team captains today, according to Giants.com.  There are 2 on offense: Eli Manning and Shaun O’Hara.  There are 2 on defense: Antonio Pierce and Michael Strahan.  There is 1 on special teams: Jeff Feagles.

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After today’s cuts, Michael Eisen provided a list of his predictions, and here it is:

Offense: 26

Quarterback (3): Eli Manning, Jared Lorenzen, Anthony Wright.

Running Back (4): Brandon Jacobs, Reuben Droughns, Derrick Ward, Ahmad Bradshaw.

Fullback (1): Robert Douglas.

Tight End (3): Jeremy Shockey, Kevin Boss, Michael Matthews.

Wide Receivers (6): Amani Toomer, Plaxico Burress, Sinorice Moss, Steve Smith, David Tyree, Anthony Mix.

Linemen (9): David Diehl, Rich Seubert, Shaun O’Hara, Chris Snee, Kareem McKenzie, Zach Piller, Grey Ruegamer, Guy Whimper, Adam Koets.

Defense: 24

Ends (3): Osi Umenyiora, Justin Tuck, Adrian Awasom.

Tackles (5): Fred Robbins, Barry Cofield, William Joseph, Manny Wright, Jay Alford.

Linebackers (7): Antonio Pierce, Kawika Mitchell, Mathias Kiwanuka, Chase Blackburn, Reggie Torbor, Zak DeOssie, Gerris Wilkinson.

Cornerbacks (5): Sam Madison, R.W. McQuarters, Corey Webster, Kevin Dockery, Aaron Ross.

Safeties (4): Gibril Wilson, James Butler, Michael Johnson, Craig Dahl.

Specialists: 2

Punter (1): Jeff Feagles.

Kicker (1): Lawrence Tynes.

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• Long-time Kicker, Jeff Feagles, is entering his 20th season, according to Giants.com.
• Giants are optimistic that Michael Strahan will return by the time the season begins, according to “What About Bob?“
• Big Blue waived DT Titus Adams, WR Wallace Wright, and CB Darren Bennett according to Rotoworld.com.
• The University of Albany dedicated one of its football practice fields in honor of the Giants late co-owners Wellington Mara and Bob Tisch, according to the New York Post.

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