Mathias Kiwanuka will take over for Jason Pierre-Paul for now
According to the Newark Star-Ledger, now that defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is out for the next several weeks after undergoing back surgery, Mathias Kiwanuka will slide into his starting spot until further notice.
“To be able to slap your hand in the ground and not have to worry about going from one position to the other, it makes it more comfortable when you’re out there,”...
Giants LB Mathias Kiwanuka Filling In At DE After Jason Pierre-Paul's Surgery
Mathias Kiwanuka is going back to being a defensive end for the New York Giants - and as a starter.
Kiwanuka was thrust into the role earlier this week when Jason Pierre-Paul had surgery to repair a herniated disc in his lower back.
''There's no doubt in my mind,'' Kiwanuka said, when asked whether he was confident he would be able to step in for the Giants...
Giants move Mathias Kiwanuka back to defensive end
The New York Giants have decided to move Mathias Kiwanuka from linebacker to full-time defensive end. Defensive line coach Robert Nunn explained why they put him back on the line.
“It was a combination (of things),” said Nunn. “Yeah, (there was a need) a little bit when Osi (Umenyiora) left. We felt like in the middle of the season, towards the end, that Kiwi wasn’t really...
Mathias Kiwanuka back at DE with Jason Pierre-Paul out for 12 weeks
Mathias Kiwanuka has become that hybrid defensive player for the New York Giants in which they like to refer to as the Joker. He can play defensive end, as he came into the NFL as one, but has seen a lot of playing-time at outside linebacker — the reason being is because the Giants want to make sure he stays on the field regardless of the surplus of talent at defensive end that...
Kiwanuka back at Giants' starting DE with JPP out
Mathias Kiwanuka is going back to being a defensive end for the New York Giants - and as a starter.
Kiwanuka was thrust into the starting job earlier this week when Jason Pierre-Paul had surgery to repair a herniated disc in his lower back.
Starting isn't anything new for Kiwanuka. The question for the former Boston College star that was the Giants' first-round pick in...
2013 New York Giants Draft Preview
By Josh Cacella
New York Giants Draft Preview
The Giants are looking to reload in several key positions. On the defensive side of the ball the Giants need to upgrade at middle linebacker and had another pass rusher at defensive end. The departure of Osi Umenyiora and the steady decline of Justin Tuck and Mathias Kiwanuka have left the Giants searching for a replacement. The...
Jerry Reese says Mathias Kiwanuka will play more defensive end this season
Now that Osi Umenyiora is no longer on the New York Giants, general manager Jerry Reese told the media today that Mathias Kiwanuka will play more defensive end in 2013.Reese says “from my view” Mathias Kiwanuka will likely play more D-line this year, though still some LB. #NYG— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoNYDN) April 18, 2013While I believe Kiwi has done a great job evolving...
Jerry Reese says Mathias Kiwanuka will play more defensive end this season
Now that Osi Umenyiora is no longer on the New York Giants, general manager Jerry Reese told the media today that Mathias Kiwanuka will play more defensive end in 2013.Reese says “from my view” Mathias Kiwanuka will likely play more D-line this year, though still some LB. #NYG— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoNYDN) April 18, 2013While I believe Kiwi has done a great job evolving...
Jerry Reese says Mathias Kiwanuka will play more defensive end this season
Now that Osi Umenyiora is no longer on the New York Giants, general manager Jerry Reese told the media today that Mathias Kiwanuka will play more defensive end in 2013.Reese says “from my view” Mathias Kiwanuka will likely play more D-line this year, though still some LB. #NYG— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoNYDN) April 18, 2013While I believe Kiwi has done a great job evolving...
Giants DE Mathias Kiwanuka Re-Structures His Contract
The New York Giants have carved out a little bit more salary cap space by re-structuring the contract of defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka.
According to the New York Daily News Kiwanuka was due to make $2.95 million in salary in 2013, but his new salary is $1.45 million. The remaining $1.5 million was converted into a bonus which, for salary cap purposes, will be prorated over the...
Giants resctructure Mathias Kiwanuka’s contract
According to Jenny Vrentas of the Newark Star-Ledger, the New York Giants have restructured the contract of linebacker/defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka.
Giants linebacker/defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka signed a simple restructure of his contract last Thursday, converting an already guaranteed $1.5 million portion of his 2013 base salary to a signing bonus. Kiwanuka will not lose any...
Kiwanuka, Giants need to win out
There are two season openers for the New York Giants.
The official one was played Sept. 5 against the Dallas Cowboys.
The real one takes place Sunday against the host Baltimore Ravens in the FOX America's Game of the Week (4:25 p.m. ET).
New York's first 14 contests? The Giants (8-6) won just enough to remain in the playoff hunt but not enough to clinch a postseason berth...
New York Giants Mathias Kiwanuka And Wife Tessa Host Calypso St. Barth Holiday Shopping Event
This past Monday I was graciously invited to luxury women’s boutique, Calypso St. Barth for a holiday shopping/cocktail event hosted by New York Giants Defensive end/linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka and Wife Tessa.The twosome assisted guests in finding the perfect Christmas gift for those special ladies in their lives. Take a look at photos(By Mike Law) from the event below.
For the...
NY Giants Mathias Kiwanuka and Wife Host Holiday Shopping Experience
Shop til we drop T…
Earlier in the week, New York Giant Mathias Kiwanuka and his newlywed wife Tessa hosted the #GiftHerCalypso shopping event at Calypso St. Barth on Madison Avenue. The store featured products of Tessa’s favorite items, including clutches, jewelry, clothing, and more. Mathias and Tessa mingled and assisted guests in finding the perfect last minute shopping gifts...
NEW YORK GIANT MATHIAS KIWANUKA TALKS FASHION & PERSONAL STYLE AT CALYPSO ST. BARTH
New York Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwankua and his newlywed wife, Tessa, hosted a shopping event at Calypso St. Barth on Madison Avenue yesterday. The couple assisted guests in finding last-minute gifts for the women in their lives, including luxury apparel and accessories from the brand’s boutique.
Mathias gifted his wife with the Jessica Barensfeld gold cuff from the Calypso...
SHUTOUT SUFFERERS
Giants lament 'embarrassing' loss
New York Giants players and coaches were understandably shell-shocked following the team's 34-0 shellacking at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons.
Kiwanuka clutch at two positions for Giants
When Mathias Kiwanuka signed a contract extension with the New York Giants earlier this year, he understood his job was to be a wild card in the defense.
Kiwanuka is somewhat of a rarity in the NFL. A two-position player, the seven-year veteran is listed on the roster as a linebacker, but he plays as much on the defensive line, his natural position.
This past week in the Giants...
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Mathias Kiwanuka says he hasn’t been held this much since he was a baby
After watching last night’s game between the Giants and Cowboys the ont thing that stuck out to me, was that the Giants defensive line wasn’t as dominant as they’ve been in the past. One reason might be because of how much they were literally held by the Cowboys offensive line.
“I haven’t been held this much since I was a baby,” Giants LB//DE Mathias Kiwanuka said...
New York Giants know why they lost to the Dallas Cowboys
In the aftermath of their somewhat surprising defeat to the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Giants are stepping up with the answers to why they lost the game.
Linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka stated that he feels that the current roster of replacements referees let the Cowboys get away with murder.
Please click the link below to read this story and to watch a stirring video on Kiwanuka...
Mathias Kiwanuka: “I haven’t been held this much since I was a baby”
Most level-headed observers of Wednesday night’s season opening game between the Giants and the Cowboys would say that the replacement referees did a pretty good job.
And though, they’ve had their issues here and there, it would be tough to argue that they had impacted the game in a negative way. But there is one aspect of their job that Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka says...
Giants LB Mathias Kiwanuka complains about refs, crafts brilliant one-liner
There was much trepidation, hand-wringing and a sense of apprehension with a tinge of dread being felt by fans, players and likely, the NFL as well as the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys took the field at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday night as the teams kicked-off the 2012 NFL season. And of course, it had nothing [...]
NFL Preview: Breaking down the Giants vs Cowboys
Oh yes week one of the NFL season is upon us. And with it comes the proverbial marquee rivalry games to draw us back into the drama.
One of which is the Giants/Cowboys throw down which has featured a lot of wolf tickets being sold from both sides for quite some time now.
To read this article, please click the link below.
Kiwanuka believes JPP can eclipse 30 sacks in a single season
New York Giants linebacker/defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka believes his teammate Jason Perre-Paul has the potential to rack up 30 total sacks in a single season.
“A 30-sack guy?” asked Kiwanuka per the Newark Star-Ledger.
“He could be. Absolutely,” Kiwanuka continued. “He definitely has the potential to be one of the best ever. There’s so much that goes into it that...
Jerry Jones agrees with Giants' Kiwanuka
Jerry Jones has no problem with what New York Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka said about the Cowboys owner during a New York radio interview last Thursday. Jones couldnt argue with Kiwanuka because the defender was correct in his assessment.
Last month, Jones encouraged fans during training camp to travel to Cowboys Stadium and watch the Cowboys beat the Giants butts.
Kiwanuka...
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