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Nicks Sits Out Thursday Practice Session
The Giants conducted their first practice in preparation for next Sunday’s Super Bowl showdown with New England.
It was no surprise that RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) sat out as well as WR Hakeem Nicks (shoulder). The guess is both will be taking it easier than normal with no game this week.
S Tyler Sash (concussion) was cleared to practice and DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee) was...
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18 days ago
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18 days ago
Eli is the 15th Most Powerful Athlete in World
In a recent study by CSE, Giants’ QB Eli Manning been ranked the 15th most powerful athlete in the world. He is one of five NFL players in the top 15.
Saint’ QB Drew Brees, the Packers’ Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady of the New England Patriots were ranked 1-2-3 respectively, while Detroit Lions’ WR Calvin Johnson placed 10th.
From CSE….
The 2012 Power...
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18 days ago
DNL: A Conversation With Al Michaels
NBC football sportscaster Al Michaels joined Jonas Schwartz on Daily News Live Tuesday to preview the 2012 Super Bowl matchup between the Giants and the Patriots. Michaels will be in the broadcast booth next Sunday alongside analyst Cris Collinsworth to deliver the play-by-play.
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18 days ago
LT: Football is Easy; Life is Hard
Giants’ Hall of Fame LB Lawrence Taylor appeared on Showtime’s Inside the NFL on Wednesday night to discuss the current state of his life.
“As easy as football is to me … is as hard as life is to me,” Taylor told the panel. “I’m just hopeful that life will come easier.”
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18 days ago
A Giants’ Win Could Hit Bookies Hard
The Giants came from nowhere in just six weeks to make the Super Bowl. Green Bay was a heavy favorite at short odds as were New England and New Orleans.
The Giants’ prospects were hanging around 30 to 40-1 to win the Super Bowl most of the year. At one point, you could have bet them at 80-1. If the Giants win next week, Vegas could be hit hard by many who had blind faith in...
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18 days ago
WheelHouse: Rodney Harrison on Pats-Giants Rematch
Former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison joins The WheelHouse to preview the Giants vs. Patriots matchup for Super Bowl XLVI.
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18 days ago
New York Giants Headlines for Jan 26
Today it begins. Yesterday was an off day for both clubs, so the pickins are pretty thin,but we always manage to fill the palate….
Wednesday’s faux injury report
The buzz from Indianapolis
O’Hara and Pierce sees lots of similarities to ’07
The top 10 Giants plays of 2011
Brady stays close with longtime coach
Super Bowl footballs reflect Giant...
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18 days ago
LoudMouths: Super Bowl Latest Chapter in Storied NY-Boston Rivalry
The LoudMouths on the Giants’ and Patriots’ secondaries, New York’s most hated and the rivalry between the two East Coast sports meccas: New York and Boston….
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18 days ago
Giants-Pats’ Rematch Makes Tyree Hot Commodity Again
No one will ever forget Giants’ WR David Tyree‘s amazing catch vs New England in Super Bowl XLII.
Tyree only managed to play another year after his moment in the spotlight. In fact, that was his last reception as a pro. Since then, he’s faded into the background.
But now, thanks to this year’s rematch between the Giants and the Patriots, he’s more relevant than ever.
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18 days ago
Super Bowl XLVI: Should the Giants Be the Favorites?
According to the latest Las Vegas lines, the Giants are 2.5 -to- 3 point underdogs to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. Now, there’s still ten days before the teams hit the field in Indy, but considering the way the two teams have performed lately, shouldn’t the Giants be getting more respect?
They beat the Patriots straight-up in Foxborough this season,...
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18 days ago
Super Bowl XLVI Preliminary Injury Report
The Giants and the Patriots both took today off, but the league publishes a preliminary practice report…all injuries are real, but all statuses are projected…
Giants
DNP (Did Not Practice): RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot), WR Hakeem Nicks (shoulder), S Tyler Sash (concussion)
Limited: DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee)
Patriots
DNP: TE Rob Gronkowski (ankle)
Limited: WR Deion Branch...
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19 days ago
Peyton Learning to Live in Eli’s World
Some people have gotten the memo. Others have not: This is Eli’s world. We’re all just living in it.
Even though Tom Brady is going to be in Super Bowl XLVI in the House that Peyton Built, It’s Eli Manning‘s show. If his Giants win this game, there’s no denying who’s era we’re living in….
Reporter: Are you going to talk to Peyton about...
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19 days ago
Opinion: JPP Should Win Top Defensive Award
Super Bowl frenzy is at its highest level.
However, let’s not forget a certain player that should be acknowledged for catapulting the Giants to where they are today.
Jason Pierre-Paul should win the NFL’s “Defensive Player of the Year.”
A Super Bowl win and world championship is much more important to the players, coaches and the fans at this time, but in a year where the...
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19 days ago
Giants Not In Awe of Pats or Belichick
The Super Bowl traditionally comes with tons of backstories. New England head coach Bill Belichick and his aura are always prevalent when the Patriots are involved in the big game. But since he’ll be facing the Giants again – the organization that launched his career, the organization in which he earned his first two Super Bowl rings with and the organization that derailed...
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19 days ago
Coughlin Getting the Respect He Deserves
Six weeks ago, many were writing and saying which what most would now classify as the unthinkable – the Giants are going to let head coach Tom Coughlin go.
Today, cooler heads have prevailed. Tom is not only here to stay, he’s bound to get a raise and an extension. The only way he leaves now is by his own hand. And don’t hold your breath waiting for that to happen...
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19 days ago
SNY Video Corner: Hit or Miss and Rex’ Role in Giants’ Success
The WheelHouse answers a series Hit or Miss questions regarding the Giants and Patriots in the Super Bowl.
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The WheelHouse debates if Jets head coach Rex Ryan deserves credit for the Giants’ Super Bowl run.
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19 days ago
Random Thoughts On NFC Championship Game
- It’s funny to think that the Giants won a game because of their special teams. Just one year ago, fans were calling for Tom Quinn to be fired because of how putrid the Giants’ special teams played (especially in that one game…you know the one). Now they’re in the Super Bowl because of how their special teams played in San Francisco, the site of the franchise...
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19 days ago
Watch: Victor Cruz Salsas in Times Square
From CH 2 News….
Victor Cruuuuuuuz give salsa lessons in Times Square yesterday
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19 days ago
New York Giants Headlines for Jan 25
Today is an off day for the Giants, but not for us. We’re never off. We’re here everyday. All year round. Here are some links for you to enjoy with your breakfast…
Tuck, Mara on air with Francesa
Tynes feels for Ravens’ Cundiff
Special teams standing tall in postseason
Giants deny trying to injure 49ers’ returner
Rolle has Super memory of his own
Pumped...
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19 days ago
New York Giants Update for Jan 25
Today is Wednesday and the Giants are off. They will begin practicing for the Super Bowl tomorrow and practice through Saturday. They are expected to arrive in Indianapolis on Monday and resume their regular weekly schedule (Tuesday off, Wed-Fri practice, Sat off).
QB Eli Manning addressed his teammates on Tuesday, stating that the Super Bowl was all business. Only 17 players remain...
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19 days ago
Tony Dungy Joins The LoudMouths to Talk Super Bowl
Former Colts head coach and Super Bowl champion Tony Dungy of NBC’s Football Night in America joins the Loud Mouths to break down the Giants-Patriots Super Bowl.
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19 days ago
Eli Tells Team to Keep Things Normal
Eli Manning met with the media Tuesday and said he felt good despite getting the snot knocked out of him during Sunday’s big win vs San Francisco. His gritty performance had laid to rest much of the debate about whether or not he is elite. He was asked if he had any regrets in staking that claim before the season…
“No. I don’t have any regrets. I thought I gave...
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19 days ago
Even the Giants’ Feisty Matriarch is Fired Up!
The Giants thrive on being underdogs, but disrespected they will not be. They have a chip on their shoulder and now detractors are hearing from all corners – including Wellington Mara’s widow, Ann.
During the Giants’ locker room celebration, as CBS’ Terry Bradshaw was on stage trying to interview WR Victor Cruz, Mrs. Mara approached the Hall of Fame QB as...
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19 days ago
Say Hello to the Bad Guy: It’s Not Just a Game
The past year has put sports, especially football, on trial. Recruiting scandals in major college programs, a savage beating over the outcome of a hockey game, and the fall out from a heinous pedophilia cover up left the nation wondering how games could establish such a powerful hold on America’s culture.
After the firing of now deceased Joe Paterno, the country watched in shock...
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20 days ago
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