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NEW YORK GIANTS (0-0) GAME #1 WASHINGTON REDSKINS (0-0)
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Date: September 4, 2008 Location: East Rutherford, N.J.
Time: 7 p.m. EST
Stadium: Giants Stadium
TV: NBC
Radio: WFAN (660 AM)
Final Score: Giants 16, Redskins 7

Finally! No more talk. Tonight, we get real regular season action as our New York Giants open their title defense against the Washington Redskins.

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So psyched

I am sitting in my office wearing my Strahan jersey (Got to get a Tuck Jersey) so excited for the season to start. I cannot think of anything else but watching Phillips clock a few guys, intercept a ball and watching Eli connect with Plaxico.

This is going to be a fun year. At least every game I watch I get to hear, “Well the Defending Super Bowl Champs ….” Hopefully it will be followed by, “are kicking their butt today.” I guess we shall see.

Go Gints.

by losangelesmets on Sep 4, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

where to watch it?

I’m in baja. and I will miss the first quarter because I get off from work at 8. Does anyone know a web page or something to see the game? I cannot miss the beginning of the game. Help!!

by Bajaserge on Sep 4, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Giants LOOK AWESOME! Hope ur watching it now Serge!

Alright! How about those Giants! They cam out early and Eli looked like the MVP of last years Super Bowl! Awesome work! It’s going to be a great year!!!

Hey, I figured I would share a little tip for any fellow G-Men fans looking to go to a game at Giants Stadium this year…
If you are looking to save some money but see a game then wait till Wednesday night or the Thursday before the game. These are the days when ticket holders start to reduce ticket prices big-time on sites like StubHub, RazorGator and eSellOut… Why? Because many of the guys still holding tickets live out of the state in areas like California or Texas even and have no chance or want to attend the game BUT they would much rather take $50-$100 for their tickets instead of nothing. Think about it this way…If you tried to get tickets off a scary scalper on game day your walking around with at least $300-$500 cash without any idea of what you might get. Personally I always use eSellOut because it is independently owned and I think they tend to be a little easier to use and often more cost friendly. Check them out: http://www.esellout.com/ResultsGeneral.aspx?kwds=New+Yotk+Giants or use who you are comfortable using BUT try this method sometime and notice how much money you will save the next time you head off to a game!

~Mario Petronelli

by mario on Sep 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watch it here

http://www.nfl.com/snf

I think you can watch it online at NFL.com. Hope it helps.

by losangelesmets on Sep 4, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thanks

I love you man (in a giant fan way)
 thanks it seems is going to work.

by Bajaserge on Sep 4, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Plaxico gets a new deal. I think this is good.

Hours before kickoff of tonight’s season-opener against the Redskins, Burress signed a new five-year, $35 million contract that will pay him $11 this season and keep him with the Giants through the 2012 season.

Is this confirmed? Does anyone know if this is done?

by losangelesmets on Sep 4, 2008 6:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

Mike Garafolo is reporting that it’s a done deal. This is great news. Now, get out there & burn it up Plax!

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

giddy up!

That’s huge. Now maybe they can get something restructured with Antonio Pierce?

Damn I am fired up. I hope the boys come out swinging tonight.

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey guys

Here’s to another great, safe season!

I know we all hate each other, but it’s good to know the NFC East is the most talented and most competitive division in football.

Nice to finally have real football again.

by Brandon Worley on Sep 4, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Inactives

9 L. Tynes K
24 T. Thomas CB
22 R. Droughns RB
29 S. Madison CB
54 J. Goff LB
61 A. Koets T
71 D. Tollefson DE
82 M. Manningham WR
News
— From Newsday

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now, that's cool

Strahan entering with the Lombardi Trophy.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Trophy!!!

“Let’s welcome the Lombardi Trophy BACK to Giants Stadium!” [CROWD ROARS!]

Goosebumps!! So badass.

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG!

What a start!

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Plax

is apparently happy about his new deal.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow!

What a great drive to start the season!

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

shake and bake!

a little shake and bake by Eli Manning! And Carney’s ex pt #1 is gooooooooooooood

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Eli

I always get a little nervous when Eli goes out there … he’s not exactly fleet of foot. None the less, it worked.

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure

Eli running was not the plan, but I’ll take it.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sack

What was that about the Giants missing all that pass rush?

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i missed it

I ran out to the bathroom, who got the sack?

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha

Where are the sacks going to come from?

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good Lord!

Where was McQuarters going?

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank God New York Giants Football is back!

I had goosebumps when Strahan held the Lombardi trophy and welcomed in the team. I pumped my fist with every amazing Plaxico catch on that first drive. And I stood up and cheered when Eli ran it in for a TD.

I’ve been waiting for this day all offseason – let the Super Bowl title defense begin!

by vitag on Sep 4, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jacobs

has hands of stone in the passing game. Yuck!

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I don’t know that he’ll ever be a huge receiving threat.

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ward

If he doesn’t trip over snee that’s an extra 10 yds

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now that

is what Jacobs CAN do. Running over people. Fun to watch.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good start

keep the gas on the pedal Gmen.

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jacobs

+ watching him get past the D line is incredible. This is testament to the Giants O line. If Jacobs gets through and can punish the ‘Skins LB’s and DB’s we’re in GREAT shape.

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why do they always take Jacobs out on short yardage?

I know he just ran for 8, but why not leave him in, hes only the biggest damn RB in the league?

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Plus

when Tiki was around, he was short yardage back. Doesn’t make sense to me either.

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

His sheer size alone wouldve gotten that first, and wed have 4 more points

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It doesn't

make sense to me, either.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate to say it....

but I think the FG was the right move. If they come away with zero points, that’s not good….

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love these false starts

….But when did Washington sign Luke Petitgout?

(haha)

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude!

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap!

Send McDougle back to the Eagles! Just missed it.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

McDougle

damn. inauspicious beginning……

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kiwi

might be the best player on this defense.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I say Pierce now that Osi is out

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd agree

for now. By year’s end, you might feel differently.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's a nice argument to have

after losing a HOFer and Pro Bowler

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

STAY AWAY FROM THE PUNTER THIS TIME

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Manningham active?

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

whats wrong with him?

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope he takes Moss spot before the years over

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DK

I think perhaps NY wanted more RB tonight? I think Ware/Ward/Bradshaw?

PLUS SINORICE MOSS!!!?!?! WHOA!!

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Running game

Looks like the Giants can get just about whatever they want running the ball.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

both back so far are starting well past the line

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate Romo

But, that is one freakin’ funny commercial!

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No No No

Romo’s doing commercials now! C’mon – don’t I have to hear enough about him and Jessican Simpson. Enough!

by vitag on Sep 4, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh man. The 'skins were not ready for this tonight.

They don’t look like the can match the energy, the speed, strength of the Giants right now. I hope it continues all night. I love spags. I hope he never leaves.

by losangelesmets on Sep 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoa!

A Sinorice Moss sighting!

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's just so surprising

Sorry, it’s just that watching Moss catch a pass for a first down is like coming across a unicorn in the forest.

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

good for him.

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice job

Great to see Moss get the 1st down

by vitag on Sep 4, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who do you hate more Skins or Cowboys?

My vote is Dallas

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

cowboys

by a landslide

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Say it again...

Plaxico is making good on that new contract

by vitag on Sep 4, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pfew

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh!

I hoped we wouldn’t see those delay penalties.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh

he’s been playing too close to the clock

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I hate to say it but I blame that on Gilbride. sometimes I think he tries to get too cute; its almost like he can’t help himself.

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gilbride

I think most OCs do the same thing. They like to show how smart they can be, and they shoot themselves in the foot.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

13-0

A good start.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Carney

Good temp replacement, no? A guy like that who has been in the league for so long is definitely a plus.

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not much Bradshaw yet

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hes probably rusty from all that jail time anyway

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bradshaw

had a quiet pre-season, too.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wtf!

why is RW fair catching?

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nobody

within 15 yards of him. When Hixon gets healthy again I hope TC puts him back there. RW doesn’t turn the ball over, but doesn’t really make plays, either.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm ok with playing it safe

O is playing well, Eli is getting time to throw and the run game is gaining momentum. No reason to chance putting it on the turf.

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good to see Toomer get one of the C's

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Man!

Watch Eli spread the ball around, and you see how many weapons they have.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Big play from Jacobs

He is going to have a big year.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not far

from bringing it to the house

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Hedgecock

he’s a stud. Plus contract year for B Jac. He will be unstoppable.

PS: if that play was to bradshaw, that’s 6 pts

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wasn't

hedgecock another one of Reese’s waiver wire pickups? In Reese We Trust

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he sure was

The Rams cut him last season, we picked him up after the injury to Jim Finn

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ward

is pretty darn good.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's amazing....

We have 3 rb’s that any team in the league would take.

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Love It!

Jacobs looks great, Ward gets some nice runs – and we haven’t even seen much from Bradshaw – you have to love this

by vitag on Sep 4, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

they have 3 good RBs

imagine ryan grant could be sitting on the sidelines for this team.

by losangelesmets on Sep 4, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

And Danny Ware, who is pretty good, is sitting around.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's get a TD

A touchdown would be nice here. Put this away early.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A toss sweep on 3 and 2?

Gilbride must be confused

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

Would’ve liked to see a pass on that one.

by vitag on Sep 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

48 yards

from a 44-year-old. Pretty good.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nitpicking.....

…..but It would be great if the GMen were able to come away with some more points….

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats my point

you have the biggest G.D. running back in teh league and they toss sweep when they only need 2 yards…it makes no sense

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It pains me

to agree with Madden, but he’s right. Just keep going at them.

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn!

Can’t give ’Skins life.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yyyyyeah....

if they score a td here……..THAT will be unfortunate

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap

that’s the worst thing that could have happened. This should be a blowout, and now it’s a game.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how does

santana moss get that open? of all people!

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Ross had Moss

but he was screened by the LB as Moss cut across the field.

by TerraByte on Sep 4, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was literally uncovered

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn....

…..how did they put that drive together? Tough way to go into the half, giving them momentum and now the Skins get the ball back in the 2nd half

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

On the bright side

outside of 2 receptions by the Skins, the Giants totally dominated.

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Precisely

Which is why I wish they had buried the Redskins instead of letting them stay in the game. They could have had 24 instead of 16, and that last TD was not good.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well we have to know it is the same old giants

the giants always like to make it fun. They hate blowing people out and putting a game out of reach. that is too easy and since I have always believed the Gints are secretly sponsored by rolaids. they need to make sure I consume the pack in front of me and are forced to return to foodtown to stock up for the second half.

by losangelesmets on Sep 4, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cowboy fan here

Giants look good but they gott work on the redzone offense I guess.

by houseofprime on Sep 4, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Typical Giants

Nothing can be easy.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF?

What kind of penalty is that?

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta get control

of this game again. Now!

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uneven officiating.....

The calls tonight have been….tough. Just uneven – I don’t understand all of ’em

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Calling some stuff

that just isn’t really there. Sometimes the game is too fast for these guys.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

Finally left Jacobs in in short yardage.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahhh!

I guess there will still be moments with Eli

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1st punt of the night....

Seems like guys can’t get open for Eli right now?

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

open

yeah, he’s spending a lot of time looking around

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Feagles!!

What a weapon. Thank god he was talked out of retiring a few yrs back.

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Giants

Just can’t ever make anything easy. Should we expect anything else?

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh!!

Things are about to get tight.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Portis

is getting big holes right now

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

cutbacks!

Seems like the GMen are over-pursuing Portis right now – that’s why those holes were there. they’ll stay home and make those plays on the next series.

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watch out

for the fake punt here.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

first

kenny phillips play!!!

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Offense

We could use a nice long drive with some points right here.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

even a FG

Agreed. Pound, pound, pound. Get Jacobs and Ward to that second level of the D.

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice

get the ball to Plax … that seems to work

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Throwing to the Redskins

Doesn’t work, though. Damn!

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You've got to be pretty happy, here.

The Gnts are dominating this game. Yeah, they’re still shaking of some rust, but Madden (as much as I can’t stand him as a commentator) is right about your lines. Both o and d are picking up where they left off. And Jacobs looks like a faster Okoye with better lateral movement.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Sep 4, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jacobs

looks as good as I’ve ever seen him. The ability to make some guys miss is amazing for a guy his size.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Defense

Nice 3 and out right there.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Phillips

is getting some time now huh? interesting ….

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kehl

has also been on the field quite a bit.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smith

is becoming the third down possession guy.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

toomer must play forever

even with the depth at receiver (I cant believe I actually typed that). still I trust toomer more than any of those guys.

by losangelesmets on Sep 4, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

excellent conversion

Great blitz pick-up, great throw. Good play all around.

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Geez

They can get the ball to Plax just about every play.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've never

figured that out. And I know they aren’t going to say.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Omaha

That’s an audible in many playbooks, I think it is in the Colts and Pats playbook too

by Cody K on Sep 4, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A worrying thought

If this game isn’t over by 10:00, will they cut away to the RNC?

by JoshNY on Sep 4, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't know

how that will work.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same ole Eli...

…just sayin…Burress was wide open there

by drunkUncle on Sep 4, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE

FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE FAVRE

Come on NBC, it’s a Giants game.

by JoshNY on Sep 4, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Our long national fellatio continues.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Sep 4, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Back to the game

Nice defensive stand.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we

please sustain a drive here? Put this game away NOW.

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Points

i would take a time-consuming drive that nets a field goal, even.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Eli

I’m a little concerned that he sometimes seems to be locked in on Burress to the exclusion of other receivers

by JoshNY on Sep 4, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

part of it

is that things weren’t going well, so he started to lock in on Plax. But I hear ya. The passing offense started off hot, but has been anything but since.

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Run clock, run!

Giants should have blown this team out. Game is much closer than it should be.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed

no good at finishing drives tonight

by JoshNY on Sep 4, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or your could say

the game isn’t as close as the score. Don’t worry: you guys aren’t losing this one, and it’s a good tuneup for tougher stuff down the road.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Sep 4, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game

can’t end fast enough.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, crap!

Robbins is hurt. Hopefully, it’s not bad.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KP

Great tackle on Moss.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It' over

as long as the Giants don’t fumble.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, what a job moving the pile on that one

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by MrNFL on Sep 4, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Missed the first down

But, still have to punt.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The way Washington's passing game has looked

It won’t really matter that they have to punt.

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by MrNFL on Sep 4, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

Good game by the D, good quarter and a half by the O. Time to beat a dead horse and say we still need to see some consistency out of our offense. But, overall a good start to our season. Beat a division foe, showed a good pass rush, ran the ball well, and showed flashes of the wealth of talent on O.

by potroast on Sep 4, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kiwanuka hurt

Ruh Roh.

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by MrNFL on Sep 4, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's dirty by Samuels

I’m going to be really freaking pissed if Kiwanuka is hurt

by JoshNY on Sep 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And right to the politics

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by MrNFL on Sep 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone get Chad Bratzke on the phone, quick!

we might need him

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, a Chad Bratzke reference

How delightfully obscure!

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by MrNFL on Sep 4, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh man, he was great, good ole no 77

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Sep 4, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chris Samuels

needs to die for that tackle on Kiwi.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 4, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Samuels looked contrite.

I think it was a bad deal and no one likes to see an injury at the end of a finished game. It was unfortunate, I hope Kiwi is ok. That said, I obviously don’t agree that one of our players should die as a result.

Go register. Or else.

by Skin Patrol on Sep 5, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Final Thoughts

As well as the Giants moved the ball, they didn’t score nearly as often as they should have. You’d expect they would have gotten more points, considering Jacobs and Burress had great days. O-line looked good as well.

Defensively, the Redskins offense never looked comfortable passing the ball, and the Giants did a good job limiting Portis’s effectiveness.

Overall, a solid day for the Giants, although they could do better.

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by MrNFL on Sep 4, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's hope Kiwi's okay.

Glad first game was with ’skins. Some good things, some bad. Glad we have Plax sewed up for five years. Bottom line: a win is a win is a win.

by george cronin on Sep 4, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wouldn't

be Giants victory if wasn’t close…..Just hope Kiwanuka is OK. Really, for the Giants, this one didn’t even seem close. No fourth quarter come back or nothing…..maybe the big blue ulcer won’t come around every game this season…

by johnd134 on Sep 4, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Finally caught up to real time

Well, the final score was a lot closer than the actual game. The Giants really dominated this thing. but i would like to see them put 7’s on the board instead of 3’s. Jacobs looked great, although i was disappointed in the lack of Ahmad Bradshaw. Tuck looked like the best player on the defense i thought, which was good to see. And you can’t say enough about Plax.

A few too many penalties and the red zone offense were the only real negatives, unless of course Kiwi is hurt, which would be a devastating loss. Lets say a few prayers for that leg tonight.

Finally, that opening ceremony with Strahan was incredible and gave me goosebumps.

by cjmulrain on Sep 4, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

S.P.

You’ve got to be one of the classier fans out there. (Even for a moderator!) most fans after a loss would just dissapear, especially cowboy fans , you’ve probably had them too. They’ll get better.

We're only gonna score 17 points?

by big blue wrecking crew on Sep 5, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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