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New York Giants vs. St. Louis Rams, Open Thread

NEW YORK GIANTS (1-0) GAME #2 ST. LOUIS RAMS (0-1)
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Date: September 14, 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO.
Time: 1 p.m. EST
Stadium: Edward Jones Dome
TV: FOX
Radio: WFAN (660 AM)
Final Score: Giants 41, Rams 13

Here is your Open Thread for today's New York Giants-St. Louis Rams matchup.

As always, keep your browser open to the 'comments' section to follow along 'live-blog' style throughout the game.

I won't be moderating today. I will be out on the soccer field watching my 12-year-old play (and, yes, sneaking peaks at the game on my hand-held TV). Our man 'jrs' will be moderating, thanks to his brand-spanking new laptop -- paid for with all that blood and sweat he has given to the site in recent months.

Anyway, keep the comments coming during the game. I doubt we will reach the 255 we had on opening night, but triple-digits would be nice.

I will, of course, DVR the game and have 'Kudos & Wet Willies' Monday morning.

Enjoy! Go Big Blue!

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I am in stormy St. Louis right now

awaiting game-time. (And, yes, I am starting Eli again in both of my fantasy leagues. My heart will not allow me to do otherwise.) The Giants fans in town seem to think we will devour the Rams’ secondary just like the Eagles last week. Let’s hope so.

Go Big Blue!

We're gonna STOMP you out!

by NYERinKY on Sep 14, 2008 9:01 AM EDT   0 recs

I only took

one picture at the game. When they were doing their warm-ups and Coughlin was shaking everyone’s hands. I totally forgot to click more. Of course, my phone’s camera is kind of sad and from the upper level they sort of look like ants in the pic. I could see fine though (which is the important part, right?).

In the first half, Eli had a few discussions with Gilbride on the sideline. It seems like they are not eye-to-eye on some things. Not sure if Eli was mis-throwing (a word?) or if the receivers were not running the right routes. Anyway, Plax jumped into those discussions, too, and sure enough in the second half they went to him a bit more.

The Rams fans were totally into after that fluke touchdown by Holt, but we took away their fire pretty quickly after that. I felt sort of badly for them, honestly. I tried to be low-key, so as not to offend.

By the way, David Carr is very handsome. ;)

We're gonna STOMP you out!

by NYERinKY on Sep 15, 2008 12:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Carr

You want beefcake picture of Carr now, I suppose. LOL!!

by ETVal on Sep 15, 2008 1:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Sounds like a plan!

By the way, the storm precluded any tailgating yesterday so we were all crowded around the building waiting to get in. For some reason, they did not let us in until 10:45am, but their electronic announcement said 10:30am (Giants fans did not handle that very well. lol). Anyway, there were two ladies behind me on line and we were chatting. One of them said to me, this is one of the Giants players’s mom. She was wearing a 39 shirt. I didn’t recognize the number, so I asked what position he played and she said, “Fullback.” I was like, “Oh, Hedgecock. He’s good.” And I told her to tell him to tell Eli to throw the ball more because I have him on both of my fantasy football teams. lol Not sure she knows what fantasy football is, but she agreed to tell him. And then he threw to Madison in the first quarter! :)

We're gonna STOMP you out!

by NYERinKY on Sep 15, 2008 1:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn!

Schmoozing with the moms. Going to games. Affecting the game plan. Still can’t beat in Fantasy Football, though. LOL!

by ETVal on Sep 15, 2008 1:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

We will meet again, Edward,

and I will win (I think). lol

We're gonna STOMP you out!

by NYERinKY on Sep 15, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't want to be a downer, but

I’m really hoping that this isn’t a let down game. Our boys have a habit of taking F teams too lightly and letting them make a game out of it. We’re a better team than Philly so we should be able to beat them handidly.

by nyg2008 on Sep 14, 2008 11:14 AM EDT   0 recs

ah yes

the substitute teacher has arrived. Playing hurt today, fighting a upper respiratory infection and a nasty cold. Got a 64 oz mug of Kool Aid on ice, ready to go!

For those of you that don’t know, I am in South Florida. The game is on local TV here today, but I also have the NFL Sunday ticket “Game Mix” on my smaller TV here in the living room, so I will provide updates on other games around the NFL as the games go on.

One thing before we get started, all the best to our friends at www.battleredblog.com and everyone else in the Houston area. Hope you are all safe.

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 12:10 PM EDT   0 recs

lol

38 years old, and i still drink kool aid

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 12:21 PM EDT   0 recs

Inactives for today

CB R.W. McQuarters (calf) is inactive for today’s game, which means Domenik Hixon will be returning punts. Also, RB Reuben Droughns is active after sitting out last week. RB Danny Ware is inactive.

For the Rams starting G Jacob Bell (hamstring) is inactive and so are WR Eddie Kennison, who was signed earlier this week, and RB Brian Leonard, the former Rutgers star who was inactive in Week 1 because of a shoulder injury but was not on the injury report this week.

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 12:23 PM EDT   0 recs

Sounds like Ike

is hitting St Louis pretty good, lots of rain and wind

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 12:26 PM EDT   0 recs

love the t-shirt

“I am a Giant sellout”

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 12:46 PM EDT   0 recs

"...lots of rain and wind." (II)

Giants weather. Jacobs weather. Run, run, run.

by george cronin on Sep 14, 2008 12:46 PM EDT   0 recs

except

its indoors

45 MPH wind and rain in Cincy too

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 12:47 PM EDT   0 recs

ok 7 minutes to kickoff

Time to refill your drink, hit the head, and settle into your lucky chair

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 12:54 PM EDT   0 recs

web

I’m out of the US, is there a web page where I can watch it? nfl.com only shows games for US residents
thanks

by Bajaserge on Sep 14, 2008 12:59 PM EDT   0 recs

let's go Gmen

time to punish a team for once

by potroast on Sep 14, 2008 12:59 PM EDT   0 recs

Baja

Not that I know of, can you listen to the audio?

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:01 PM EDT   0 recs

any radio on the web?

yes,. I can listen to audio

by Bajaserge on Sep 14, 2008 1:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

doesn't he always?

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:02 PM EDT   0 recs

buck sounds awfully complimentary of the giants…
he usually hates new york

by Hoyadestroya85 on Sep 14, 2008 1:03 PM EDT   0 recs

especially my mets

by Hoyadestroya85 on Sep 14, 2008 1:04 PM EDT   0 recs

will NFL.com

let you listen to the audio? or is that just for US residents?

Anybody know what radio station the Giants are on in NY today?

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:04 PM EDT   0 recs

Buck

Is only complimenting the Giants because they are playing the Rams, if it was Dallas or Philly he would hate them

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:05 PM EDT   0 recs

Nice!

good catch by plax

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:06 PM EDT   0 recs

eli and toomer

have not looked on the same page yet this year

by potroast on Sep 14, 2008 1:08 PM EDT   0 recs

Bears up 7-0

blocked punt for a TD

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:08 PM EDT   0 recs

c'mon d!

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:11 PM EDT   0 recs

Nice play by Michael Johnson

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:12 PM EDT   0 recs

Wow, Dockey!

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:12 PM EDT   0 recs

potroast

Who is the attractive yet misguided girl in the picture with you? Assuming that is you.

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:15 PM EDT   0 recs

my fiance

she grew up in NH (where we live), so she’s a pats fan.

by potroast on Sep 14, 2008 1:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Gotcha

Ok we’ll allow it, LOL

My wife is from Chicago, was a Bears fan when we met, I’ve cured her of it.

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i've tried that

but the best i can get is for her to root for the giants when the pats are not on

by potroast on Sep 14, 2008 1:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I need Jacobs to have a big day!

by Woogie526 on Sep 14, 2008 1:16 PM EDT   0 recs

Bills over Jags

7-0

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:16 PM EDT   0 recs

why

go off tackle on 2nd & 1? pound it!

by potroast on Sep 14, 2008 1:17 PM EDT   0 recs

nygiants.com

they have radio signal.

by Bajaserge on Sep 14, 2008 1:17 PM EDT   0 recs

great!

So you can listen to the game and stay with us at bigblueview.com

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

ok

forget what i said about eli-toomer … they’re looking pretty good now

by potroast on Sep 14, 2008 1:19 PM EDT   0 recs

potroast

you were saying about Toomer?

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:19 PM EDT   0 recs

LOL

you beat me to it

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:19 PM EDT   0 recs

Raiders up 3-0

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:20 PM EDT   0 recs

WOW!!!!!!

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:20 PM EDT   0 recs

GREAT PLAY!!!!!

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:20 PM EDT   0 recs

eli

is looking good! way to step up away from the pressure

by potroast on Sep 14, 2008 1:21 PM EDT   0 recs

I love, love, love

seeing Eli step up in the pocket like that

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:21 PM EDT   0 recs

Honestly

when are people going to start talking about Eli-Plax as one of the best TD combos in the league?

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:22 PM EDT   0 recs

that gives me an idea

this week I will go over some stats and see where they rank, and we can debate

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:26 PM EDT   0 recs

wow

i didnt think he got it

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:27 PM EDT   0 recs

nice pass from Aaron Rodgers

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:29 PM EDT   0 recs

ok

cmon D, let’s step it up

by potroast on Sep 14, 2008 1:29 PM EDT   0 recs

D relaxing too much

D is looking a lil too lax at the moment for my taste…

by Woogie526 on Sep 14, 2008 1:30 PM EDT   0 recs

I agree

OUCH!

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:30 PM EDT   0 recs

Raiders up 6-0

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:31 PM EDT   0 recs

these Microsoft commercials

are awful

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:32 PM EDT   0 recs

johnson

is looking good out there … he’s getting some licks in

by potroast on Sep 14, 2008 1:33 PM EDT   0 recs

what was that "Safety" thing?

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:35 PM EDT   0 recs

where was the hold on Tuck?

ugh

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:36 PM EDT   0 recs

that would be

too easy of a call

by potroast on Sep 14, 2008 1:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Vikes up 6-0

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by jrs1940 on Sep 14, 2008 1:37 PM EDT   0 recs

they just cut Ed Johnson

making their DT situation even worse. right now, they have Keyunta Dawson (7th round pick in 2007) and Eric Foster (undrafted free agent out of Rutgers) up front. Dawson is 6’3 254, Foster is 6’2 265. just a side note: Brandon Jacobs is 6’4, 264.

by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Sep 14, 2008 1:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

APete with 78 yards already

he was a 7-star Fantasy play today.

by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Sep 14, 2008 1:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs