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Antonio Pierce wants Phil Mushnick to 'Call Him' over Post Piece

ESPN had former New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce dole out 'advice to players making their 1st Super Bowl appearances.' Antonio Pierce pleaded guilty to animal abuse because his dogs were... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com
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January 25, 2013  |  Discuss

ESPN had player who pleaded guilty to animal neglect during SB hand out Super Bowl planning advice

ESPN had former New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce dole out 'advice to players making their 1st Super Bowl appearances.' "Make sure you get your family, your travel, in the next 3 or 4... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com
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January 24, 2013  |  Discuss

New York Giants: Is Manti Te’o the Answer to Their Void at MLB?

The New York Giants have lacked a dependable presence at the middle linebacker position since Antonio Pierce retired following the 2009 NFL season. Though the Giants have failed to truly address the need since his departure, the 2013 NFL draft could be the perfect opportunity to find a vital missing piece in the middle of their defense. And after his subpar performance in the BCS...
Via Gridiron Grit Verified_ybn
January 09, 2013  |  1 Comment

Former Giant Antonio Pierce says Justin Tuck isn’t the same player

Former New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce told ESPN Radio in New York that he believes Giants defensive end Justin Tuck isn’t the  player that he once was. “I played with Justin Tuck and have a tremendous respect for him. But he has not been the same player emotionally, mentally or his play in the last three years. It’s just the facts,” Pierce said, per ESPNNewYork...
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December 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Antonio Pierce has doubts about Giants' mental toughness

The New York Giants are coming off one of their worst losses in recent memory — a humiliating 34-0 beatdown by the Atlanta Falcons — and have fallen into a three-way tie looking up at the Cowboys and Redskins for first place in the NFC East. Nevertheless, the team still insists it is at its best when their backs against the wall.  At least that's what they publicly say...
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December 21, 2012  |  Discuss

Sports-Casters: ESPN's Coleman Expects Patriots-49ers Super Bowl

Hosts Steve Bennett and Don Russ interview the biggest names in sports media and pop culture each week on Football Nation's The Sports-Casters podcast.Their guest this week is Freddie Coleman of ESPN Radio. Coleman is the host of the NFL on ESPN Radio each Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. EST. He's joined by Eric Allen, Antonio Pierce, and Tim HasselbeckColeman told the Sports...
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October 31, 2012  |  Discuss

Mark Sanchez and Friends Go Stuffed Animal Overboard

I'm their stuffed animal whisperer T... Jets starting Quarterback Mark Sanchez doesn’t appear to be sweating the Tim Tebow hoopla. Sanchez hangs at the amusement park with Santonio Holmes, Dustin Keller, and Antonio Pierce — I’m really looking forward to seeing Sanchez compete with Tebow — When did Sanchez get an assistant?  -TO Mark Sanchez Likes Drinking Games Mark...
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April 16, 2012  |  Discuss

Former Giants Linebacker Antonio Pierce Not Surprised by Williams’ Comments

Many have been going berserk over the audio that was released of Gregg Williams’ pregrame speech for an NFL playoff game as the Saints were heading off to take on the 49ers (in which they lost). Some have went as far as saying that he should be banned from the NFL for life. However, others like former Giants linebacker Carl Banks wasn’t surprised by the audio. The same goes for...
Via Gridiron Mayhem
April 07, 2012  |  Discuss

Antonio Pierce talks about his time with Gregg Williams

Former New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce played under former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams when they were both a part of the Washington Redskins organization in 2004. Pierce, who now works for ESPN, sat down with Rachel Nichols and gave his thoughts on the Saints bounty scandal and talked about his time with Williams. After listening to the audio...
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April 06, 2012  |  Discuss

Antonio Pierce sounds off on Gregg Williams

Former NFL linebacker Antonio Pierce played under former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams when they were both a part of the Washington Redskins organization in 2004. Pierce, who now works for ESPN, sat down with Rachel Nichols and gave his thoughts on the Saints bounty scandal and talked about his time with Williams. After listening to the audio of Williams’...
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April 06, 2012  |  Discuss

Sheridan faces daunting task as new Bucs DC

Bill Sheridan views himself first and foremost as a teacher. And in that regard, the new defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been immersed in formulating a basic study plan for his mostly young players. Call it, Introduction to Preventing the Long Play 101. Indeed, when Sheridan and head coach Greg Schiano scrutinized film of last years woeful Bucs defense a...
Via Fox Sports Florida
February 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Sheridan faces daunting task as Bucs new DC

Bill Sheridan views himself first and foremost as a teacher. And in that regard, the newly named defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Bucs has been immersed in a formulating a basic study plan for his mostly young players. Call it, Introduction to Preventing the Long Play 101. Indeed, when Sheridan and head coach Greg Schiano scrutinized film of last years woeful Buc defense...
Via Fox Sports Florida
February 22, 2012  |  Discuss

ESPN set a record for most analysts on one set

ESPN once again aired a Super Bowl week special "The Champions" which featured all most of their Super Bowl winning analysts on the same set.  Given that ESPN has a battalion of NFL analysts, you can imagine this set would be more than a little crowded.  The show was hosted by Mike Tirico and featured analysts (from left to right, first row then second row) Mike Ditka...
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February 04, 2012  |  Discuss

Kiwanuka looks to former teammates for advice

Mathias Kiwanuka was not part of the last Giants Super Bowl run because he was on injured reserve. This time around, he’s not taking any chances as he gets prepared for the game. He sat down with two of his former teammates Antonio Pierce and Kawika Mitchell last week to get their advice. “The message…
Via Pro Football Talk
January 31, 2012  |  Discuss

Defensive ends started Giants' roll

The Giants’ return to glory under Bill Parcells was built around his linebackers. Heck, even when they weren’t good, the linebackers were beasts. From Brad Van Pelt to Hall of Famers Harry Carson and Lawrence Taylor to Carl Banks, Jessie Armstead and Antonio Pierce, the excellence of the linebacking...
Via NY Post
January 21, 2012  |  Discuss

Former Giants look ahead to matchup with Packers and see room for success

Amani Toomer, Antonio Pierce and Shaun O'Hara offer insight
Via Beat Writers Blog
January 10, 2012  |  Discuss

Pierce biased when comparing '07 to '11

Antonio Pierce was on The Michael Kay Show on 1050 ESPN this afternoon and of course comparisons were quickly being made between the 2007 Giants and the current team. The big question: Which was better?
Via T-Rock's Take On The Giants
January 06, 2012  |  Discuss

Ex-Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce reminds former team it's time to stand tall together

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/12/ex-giants_linebacker_antonio_p.htmlWilliam Perlman-The Star-LedgerFormer Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce wants to see more togetherness from his former team.By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 12/20/11
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December 20, 2011  |  Discuss

Ex-Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce reminds former team it’s time to stand tall together

Looking for leadership
Via Beat Writers Blog
December 20, 2011  |  Discuss

Former Giants LB Antonio Pierce Says DC Perry Fewell Is Asking For Too Much

Former Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce called out the team’s defensive coordinator and players for their inability to stop opposing offenses.“They have to find those one or two defensive calls that work for you and simplify the play calling, and that starts with Perry Fewell,” Pierce said. “Sometimes coaches put too much in there and there’s too much on the plate and obviously...
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December 17, 2011  |  Discuss

Pierce on ‘D’: Simplify

Former Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce called out the team’s defensive coordinator and players for their inability to stop opposing offenses. “They have to find those one or two defensive calls that work for you and simplify the play calling, and that starts with Perry Fewell,” Pierce said. “Sometimes coaches...
Via NY Post
December 17, 2011  |  Discuss

Coordinators and the Giants Destiny

The Giants have the tiebreaker advantage over the Cowboys and truly control their own destiny as it relates to winning the NFC East.  Many writers in local NY area media and even fellow bloggers on other sites have the Giants as the clear frontrunner to win the NFC East division. But some former Giants Pro Bowlers have observations shared by the bloggers and commenters on this...
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December 13, 2011  |  Discuss

This Week In Screengrab Snafus - 12/2

Welcome to this week's edition of Screengrab Snafus!  Some players age and go with different looks as they move into post-retirement media careers.  I have to say, Antonio Pierce looks a lot different than he did in his playing days.  I kinda like the new look though.  (H/T Carl Chenier) Elsewhere, it's a wonder Georgia Tech lost in their rivarly game with Georgia...
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December 02, 2011  |  Discuss

Revis and the Jets end Francessa interview with a click

​ A guest post from a guy in the know What started as a rare but friendly interview Friday afternoon between Jets star Darrell Revis and WFAN host Mike Francessa became an ugly, entertaining, and embarrassing exchange between two ego’s who simply wouldn’t give in on their belief. ​Ironically Francessa has had a rocky relationship between himself and the Jets ever since...
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October 22, 2011  |  Discuss

Brandon Jacobs sounds off on playing time, Antonio Pierce

Brandon Jacobs said he was not angered by Antonio Pierce's comments about his injury last week. But it sounds as if he's starting to simmer a little bit about how much he's being used in the offense when he is healthy.
Via T-Rock's Take On The Giants
October 18, 2011  |  Discuss
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