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That Was Easy
October 12, 2009 by
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The Giants dominated the Oakland Raiders 44-7 on Sunday to cruise to a 5-0 record, and they will clearly be atop all of the "experts" power rankings this week. Now the real season starts, as the Giants travel to New Orleans to take on the likewise undeafeated Saints, in...
Giants vs Raiders: Keys to Victory
October 09, 2009 by
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The Giants play the NFL's laughing stock, at the Meadowlands the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, in a game that should be an easy win for Big Blue. Las Vegas seems to think the Giants are going to cruise to a victory, being that the Giants are the biggest favorites of 2009 so far ...
Giants Injury Update 10/7
October 07, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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The Giants been bitten by the injury bug one again:
As we all know Eli Manning has plantar fasciitis in his right foot. He has been suffering from this injury for a few weeks but aggravated it on Sunday against the Chiefs. The good news is Manning is expected to practice this week...
Giants Beat Chiefs 27-16
October 05, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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The Giants are 4-0 and are one of the top teams in the NFL after dominating the lowly Kansas City Chiefs 27-16, but there is some cause for concern. Let's break it down.
The Chiefs fumbled the opening kickoff and right away I thought "They are in big trouble." The...
Giants @ Chiefs: Keys To Victory
October 02, 2009 by
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The 3-0 Giants head to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the 0-3 Kansas City Chiefs for their third road contest in a row. Kansas City is a team rebuilding right now, and they do not look like much of a challenge for this physical Giants team. Of course the Giants will be once again missing...
Giants Thoughts 9/29
September 29, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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The New York Giants are fresh off a dominating performance in Tampa Bay, where they beat the lowly Buccaneers 24-0 to improve to 3-0 overall. There were a few things that jumped out at me during this game:
The Giants were dominant defensively, as Tampa was unable to get any drives...
Giants @ Tampa: Keys to Victory
September 25, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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I am crushed by this Kenny Phillips injury. Just crushed. When a young player with such a bright future has his season end like this, it is just devastating. We will get to that later. This weekend the Giants, who are 2-0 with both wins coming against division foes, go to Tampa Bay...
Kenny Phillips Placed On Injured Reserve
September 24, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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The Giants placed star safety Kenny Phillips on injured reserve this afternoon, as he will have microfracture surgery on his injured knee, according to NJ.com. Phillips was tied for the team lead with 13 tackles and led the Giants with two interceptions through two games this season...
Kenny Phillips' Season in Jeopardy???
September 24, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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Terrible news, Giants fans. A league source has told profootballtalk.com that the cartilage damage to the knee of star safety Kenny Phillips is worse than the Giants once thought. No final decisions have been made by the team on weather a medical procedure will be needed on Phillips...
Giants Updates 9/23
September 23, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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Coming off an exciting win in Dallas, the Giants are 2-0 (both wins in the division) and look awesome. They have got to be the clear cut favorites in the NFC East right now, and nearly all of the power rankings have the Giants rated as the best team in the NFL. In even better news...
Giants vs Dallas: Keys to Victory
September 17, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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The Giants go behind enemy lines this Sunday night for a prime time showdown with the hated Dallas Cowboys. Expect this game to be one of the most exciting games you will see all season, as it is the first game played at "Jerry's World" or the new Cowboys stadium and...
Giants Roster Notes 9/16
September 16, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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The Giants made some interesting roster moves as they prepare for their primetime showdown in Dallas on Sunday night.
The Giants claimed running back Gartell Johnson off of waivers from the San Diego Chargers, likely as a temporary replacement while Danny Ware recovers from a dislocated...
Manningham Has Coming Out Party Vs Redskins
September 14, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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Former Wolverine Star Scores First TD As A GiantHad Mario Manningham
stayed at the University of Michigan for his senior year, there is
little doubt that he would have been taken in the first or second round
of this year's NFL Draft.Instead, Manningham
left Michigan after head...
Giants vs Redskins: Keys to Victory
September 11, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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The Giants open the 2009 season at home on Sunday in the Meadowlands against the hated Washington Redskins. I am excited to be in the stands for this one, which should be a defensive slugfest. Here are the keys to victory for Big Blue:
When the Giants have the ball:
Establish the...
Quick Updates 9/10
September 10, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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Giants second year cornerback Terrell Thomas, the star of the preseason, has confirmed that he will be starting against the Redskins on Sunday. Aaron Ross did not practice yesterday and likely will be out on Sunday. Kevin Dockery confirmed he will play on Sunday.
The Redskins will...
Sizing Up The Redskins
September 09, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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Don Corleone always said.."keep you're friends close, but your enemies closer..."That
being said, my colleague and friend, Rich Tandler, a big Redskins fan
and blogger from Virginia introduces us to the 2009 Washington Redskins
- the Giants' opening day opponent.from...
Giants Thoughts 9/8
September 08, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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The Giants roster is complete, and they are preparing to open the 2009 season against the divisional rival Washington Redskins on Sunday at the Meadowlands. There is some good news and some bad news for the GMen and some interesting subplots for the game this weekend.
The most...
Giant Fans, Welcome Aboard Air Eli
September 08, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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"Fasten Your Seatbelt" Sign Officially OnThe biggest question going into this season was "Can the Giants'
put some mojo back in to their passing attack?" That question, of
course, was prompted by the glaring hole left in the offense by the
untimely departure...
Giants vs Patriots and Roster Thoughts
September 04, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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This was a game with many highs and lows for the Giants. The good news is the highs were mostly by players who are sure to make the roster and the lows were players who are likely to be cut within the next 24 hours. I am not going to give a play by play breakdown, just the highlights...
Giants Thoughts 9/1
September 01, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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Sorry we had no breakdown of all of the news going on with the Giants right now, from the Jets preseason game through the situation with Osi Umenyiora, but I just returned to town from a wedding. I am not going to bother with a play by play breakdown of the Jets game, because that...
Hakeem "The Dream" and Notes From Practice
August 25, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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This is some of the most encouraging news I have read all offseason. According to Ralph Vacchiano of the Daily News, rookie wide receiver and first round pick Hakeem Nicks had "a dream practice" in Albany yesterday. Nicks was hampered by a bad hamstring earlier in camp,...
Preseason Thoughts - Giants in Chicago
August 23, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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I was at a bachelor party all weekend, but thanks to the magic of DVR I am watching the GEEEEMEN take on the Bears on Sunday. The opening video is amazing, showing a bunch of the Giants including Justin Tuck who says "The sky is the limit for this team."
Carl Banks keeps...
Sheridan Coaches From Field Level
August 18, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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DC On Sidelines, Not Upstairs, During GameWe all heard Defensive Coordinator
Bill Sheridan tell us that he would be up in the booth during games,
prompting a slew of comments and criticism from fans and bloggers.Well, Giant fans, it ain't true. Head Coach Tom Coughlin, who never...
Giants vs Panthers Preseason Opener Thoughts
August 17, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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The Giants have not been on the field for seven months. The bad taste is still in their mouths following the playoff loss to the Eagles earlier this year. Time to hit someone else for the first time this season...let's do this!BEAUTIFUL first return by Mario Manningham following...
Class of 2008 Ready To Rock
August 17, 2009 by
Big Blue 101
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Phillips, Manningham, Kehl, Thomas Poised For Expanded RolesThe Giants'
great draft of 2007, which yielded eight players on the current roster,
has put them a step ahead in the effort to develop young talent.That
windfall has allowed the team to take on greener players in the two...
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