Mario Manningham making a lot of NFL GMs look dumb
by Ed Valentine on Sep 22, 2009 7:00 AM EDT
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PrintHow good was New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys?
No receivers were taken in the first round of the 2008 draft, but 13 were selected before Manningham in the second and third rounds. Of those, Manningham had more catches against Dallas than six have had in their entire careers to date:
James Hardy (Buf/41st pick): nine catches.
Jerome Simpson (Cin/46th pick): one catch.
Malcolm Kelly (Was/51st pick): eight catches.
Limas Sweed (Pit/53rd pick): six catches.
Dexter Jackson (TB/58th pick): zero catches.
Earl Bennett (Chi/70th pick): nine catches
Manningham was taken in the third round (95th overall) by the Giants. Seems like Giants General Manager Jerry Reese could come out looking like a genius -- again -- for a pick that seemed like a huge risk at the time.
Here is Clark Judge of CBS Sports on Manningham.
Relax, Giants fans. Your team might have found the next Plaxico Burress in Mario Manningham. ... Manningham's emergence is just in time, too. With Hakeem Nicks out and Domenik Hixon sidelined against Dallas, the Giants needed someone, anyone, to take the heat off Steve Smith. Fantasy football geeks, get in line Monday for Manningham.
Matt Mosley of ESPN had great things to say about both Manningham and Smith, who each had 10 catches.
Mario Manningham and Steve Smith were the two best players on the field. It's one thing to make plays in the first half, but Manningham and Smith were making big catches on the game's final drive. Eli Manning has complete trust in both players and that showed up on the game-deciding drive.
Some of you guys took to calling Manningham 'The Ham' in Monday's comments. Personally, I don't like it, but I do agree that Mario is going to be needing a nickname if he keeps this up. Check the poll at the bottom of this post and let me know which one you like.
- A lot of love for Manning after Sunday night's brilliant, clutch performance.
Here is ESPN's Mosley.
Honestly, is there anyone else in the NFC you'd want behind center with three minutes left at your own 15-yard line? I guess some folks would say Drew Brees, but give me Manning every time.
Here is Matt Bowen of The National Football Post.
It’s time to buy into some of the Eli Manning hype after Sunday night because the difference in the Giants’ win over the Cowboys in the closing seconds was the play of Manning. The Giants’ game plan was designed to take advantage of the Dallas secondary — their safeties in particular — and challenge the ‘Boys’ corners with down-the-field plays in the vertical passing game. Manning completed 25 passes for 330 yards and three touchdowns — with no interceptions. Add in his poise in the two-minute drill to win the game, and it isn't hard to notice the high level that Manning is playing at right now.
Here is Peter King of Sports Illustrated.
That's one of the best games Eli Manning's played in the NFL.
I love the props, but they make me laugh. Honestly, it's as if the entire world did not realize until Sunday night that Eli Manning is a damn good NFL quarterback. Hey, fellas, have you ever watched the Giants play?
- Mathias Kiwanuka knows what it's like to be injured by a cheap shot. Remember Chris Samuels of Washington diving at Kiwi's legs on the final, meaningless, play of a game last season? Kiwanuka ripped Flozell Adams, who injured Justin Tuck Sunday by tripping him.
"It looked like a pretty bad play. Guys get beat and they have to do anything to save their quarterback, but that is not an excuse," Kiwanuka said. "This is the NFL. People put their careers on the line everyday, in every practice, in every game. You don't want to risk somebody getting hurt off something cheap like that. You understand that they have a job to protect their quarterback, but there are rules in a game for a reason. For it to be a like that, that's bad enough, but that is inexcusable."
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Call him Yoshi as he runs so fast he could be on Yoshi!
by G Fan in England on Sep 22, 2009 7:11 AM EDT reply actions
well it won’t take my vote cause im on my cell but id have to say super mario cause he’s been super so far
by g-men_fan on Sep 22, 2009 7:39 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Im sticking him HAM
and that’s final. I ain’t calling him Super Mario cuz he’s not Italian (at least doesn’t look it…) and doesn’t have a funny looking mustache. Therefore, he’s not Super Mario.
Manning to Manningham has a QB-WR match made in heaven. There are only 2 teams that could call him HAM and you know the other one. Yet they are busy making a star out of Pierre Garcon (damn Peyton is good….)
What the f$%k is the internet?
I'm with you FB
but not “The Ham”
just Ham.
Manning throws and … HAM with a spectacular catch! It’s Ham down the sideline!
30 …. 20 … 10 … touchdown!
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Sep 22, 2009 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Well at least Super Mario is stealing from one of the greatest hockey players to ever live....
M&M is stealing from a coked out sellout of a rapper. No thanks.
What the f$%k is the internet?
by FreeBradshaw on Sep 22, 2009 8:24 AM EDT up reply actions
not to start an argument not about sports
i can understand saying he was coked out even tho thats neither true anymore or one of the drugs he preferred using, but how is eminem a sellout? hes one of the most influential artists of his time, and dont just bash it cus its rap, cus then your just as closed minded as somebody who hates country or classical
If everyone is worried about using a nickname that's already been used,
then we can’t use M&M. Mantle and Maris used it when they were chasing Babe Ruth’s single season homerun record. It was also the name of a foundation they set up. That summer EVERYONE called them the M&M boys.
Super Mario is Mario Lemieux's nickname
as is Mario The magnificent. Sorry guys, but stealing either of those from the greatest hockey player of all time (if he had been healthy for longer stretches, he would have outscored Gretzky in the long haul) is a crime (like a certain RB in San Diego co-opting LT, it should not be done). The Ham is short, simple, and it is unique. The Ham!
No disrespect intended for Lemieux
but it’s a different sport. I think you can have the same nickname as someone from another sport, but it’s bad if it’s from the same sport, like your LDT example.
Just know, if there's ever a riot at Citi Field and Oliver Perez was the starter, I started the riot.
I don't have as much a problem with it if it's from a different sport
BLT should have to send a stripper to LT’s room every time someone call’s him LT, though.
How about “the Manning with meat”
That's what she said.
Just know, if there's ever a riot at Citi Field and Oliver Perez was the starter, I started the riot.
not to start a hockey fight on a giants blog
but there’s no way Mario was the greatest hockey player of all time. part of being great is being on the ice consistently. I hate when people make the “if he wasnt hurt…” argument. Thats part of it. You can be the greatest goal scorer of all time, but if you arent there to play it doesnt really help your team, does it? I’m no big 99 fan, but ya have to go with him over Mario.
There are countless other arguments against what you said (like the fact that his 2857 points are about 1000 more than the next player all-time, and that Gretzky’s ppg was higher than Mario’s anyway, kind of negating the statement that “he’d have scored more if he wasnt injured”), and honestly I liked watching Mario more than Gretzky, but if you dont play the games, you cant be the greatest. Simple as that.
Gretzky
has more letters from the word “great” than Lemieux. End of discussion.
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Sep 22, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions
A little early on the "Other GM's look dumb" proclimation...
Manningham certainly looked great in the Giants first 2 games, he’s well on his way to making Reese look smart for grabbing him, and I’d be excited too if I were a fan, but let’s let a season or 2 play out before completely dismissing the WR’s you listed that were drafted ahead of him.
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
The Flash
Manningham WAS a big risk – lots of talent, but clueless (remember the marijuana issue?) and possibly not very bright – the Giants talked about how smart Phillips, Thomas, Kehl, etc., were, but nobody used that word with Manningham. It’s a credit to the Giants’ coaching staff , their veteran leadership, and their businesslike approach to the game that he is now focused and motivated to really improve and contribute. It might not have happened on a different team.
How about “The Flash”?
Mickey C
Im down with the Flash..
since the horde may have spoken on calling him HAM.
I have no problem with the Flash….
but Im still posting that Ham when he scores a TD. Its just too perfect. Manning to Manning HAM
What the f$%k is the internet?
by FreeBradshaw on Sep 22, 2009 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh...and there's one thing I saw someone mention in the gamecap...
a Cowboy fan no less, about how these new WR, mainly HAM have hurt the Giants so far…
Toomer and Plax were much bigger than these guys. MUCH bigger. See how the running game seems to be in neutral compared to last year? Those stretch plays to the outside seem to be bottled up, mainly by the CB’s like Newman and Rogers.
WR blocking is going to be something to look at. Not to say these guys can’t do it as average sized WR, but it was something the GIants took for granted with the 6"6 Plax (with long arms) and the 6"3 215lbs Toomer.
What the f$%k is the internet?
Star?
One catch and Garcon is a star? lol HAM?? Nah Super Mario it is.. Besides i love having an excuse to say in a high pitch voice like the game.. It’ssss Maarriioooooo! And I’m italian so i love it and most GMEN fans on the poll seem to as well… Does he look like a PIG to you? Nah he hates the cops remember he smokes the POT! Goooo SUPER MAAARRRRIIIOOOO!!!
Ed, i think you need to ask Mr. Manningham which one he likes better… I know you can get the exclusive
Super Mario has a 180 vote lead over Ham as I type this
and yet almost everyone in the comments is saying it should be Ham. Where are all the Super Mario defenders?
For the record, I prefer Super Mario, but if we could come up with something good that doesn’t steal Lemiuex’s name, I’d be all for that. I just don’t like Ham that much. The nickname or the food (it’s definitely the most overrated lunch meat. Give me roast beef or salami any day)
I was just about to post the same thing
Of all the nicknames, I think Super Mario is best, but it is cheapened by the fact that it’s already been taken by one of the greatest hockey players ever. Kinda (but not nearly as bad bc its from another sport) like Ladainian Tomlinson trying to steal LT.
I’ll consult with my fellow Michiganians to see what the favorite nicknames from his time in Maize and Blue were.
his mom voted 216 times
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Sep 22, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Just got on line
And I’m taking credit for the name. I suggested it yesterday. I know that Mario used it in hockey, but this is a different sport and a different Mario. If we can’t use “Super” for Mario, then we can’t use “G.O.A.T.” for Toomer or anyone else becase The Greatest Of All Time is Muhammad Ali. See, you can share nicknames.
Manningham makes alot of posters on here look dumb as well
I seem to remember alot of folks on here saying tha he was too dumb to learn the playbook or play in the NFL and that we wasted a pick on him. Funny how the tune has changed.
He’s been called Super Mario since when he was playing for Michigan. So it’s a moot point.
Bleeding Blue since 1962
so what?
Any person named Mario is called that.
This is unique to the Giants isn’t it (or Colts…but that’s their problem isn’t it?)
Where the hell are you gonna find a QB named Manning throwing to a WR named Manningham.
What the f$%k is the internet?
by FreeBradshaw on Sep 22, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions
How bout
The plumber
or Luigi
or “Manning squared connection”
The people have spoken.
I think you are trying to sell “your” nickname too hard. The votes are pretty indicative of what everybody else thinks. Give it up. I agree that there is alot of clever derivitives that could develop from HAM, but I believe it doesn’t suit a speedy, wirey receiver. It would definitely fit a huge linemen. My LT in college was nickname HAM as his last name was Markham.
I think the popularity of a nickname pretty much sells itself and the votes are indicative of this. You don’t come up with one to be clever, just common.
Bleeding Blue since 1962
nobody but you knows your LT from college
everybody knows Lemieux
Manning to Ham!
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Sep 22, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Quite homerrific
Seriously ?
TB FO look dumb for picking Dexter Jackson instead of Manningham, alright, we agree on this.
But Let me recap :
Earl Bennett is a starter this year in Chicago
Limas Sweed is stuck behind Ward and Holmes.
Jerome Simpson was stuck behind Ochocinco, Henry and Housh and now behind L.Coles, Ochocinco and Housh.
James Hardy was hurt early, and is still hurt.
Malcolm Kelly is starting (Should have included Devin Thomas, who looks like the bigger bust)
But you’re calling out the others GMs as dumb for these picks after the 2nd week of season 2 ? Wow. alright.
Seriously?
Has any of those WR’s given their GM’s something, or any reason to put a “Big Smile” on their face? But, what’s the harm for calling out other GM’s? Alot of them do deserve the “dumb tag”! Besides, ever since Plax and Toomer have left, our WR’s were nothing but speculation of what to expect. God forbid, one of them steps up and has success and Giant fans are suppose to act like nothing is happening.
Yes, it’s week two and early, but i think we have a right to be feeling good about Ham, alright!
well that's just wrong...
Why don’t you take a look at Manningham’s first 2 games. Does the fact that Bennet and Kelly are “starting” make a difference. They aren’t doing anything, HAM is.
That Hardy, and Sweed, are hurt, pretty much adds to that the other GM’s would want Manningham over them, cuz they aren’t playing.
And Jerome Simpson should be starting…cuz Housh isn’t on the team anymore (Eagles fans….sometimes….). He was a second round pick, and Chris Henry is a Plaxico Burress, the team would love to banish him, but Jerome Simpson blows and can’t beat him out.
2 games of the season, but 13 catches 208 yards. And its not like what he’s doing is a fluke, he’s burning some very good corners.
You know damn well after Desean Jackson had a similar start to his season last year that you were claiming him the best thing since sliced bread……and other GM’s dumb for skipping out on him, cuz there were WR picked ahead of him.
YOu hypocrite you. And he didn’t say the Eagles were dumb now did he? Cuz the Eagles got their man I’d think in that draft
What the f$%k is the internet?
by FreeBradshaw on Sep 22, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
That should be Nicks nickname
It could get real confusing, but have you seen the mitts on that kid?
Bleeding Blue since 1962
I prefer this
anything with a Seinfeld reference gets my vote. Plus, it sounds like his name but cuts out the annoying 3rd syllable
Super Mario
All the way! And after he smokes a back or shakes a defender for the touchdown, he should go back and tell them their princess is in another castle.
2 headed monster...
i think true blue phil has a good one.
i like the duo better tho i’m thinkin Eli Manning-ham
I don't understand the HAM is generic argument...
I mean we all don’t have to eat ham….
but HAM only works on 2 teams…so where is it generic?
But w/e, the horde has spoken. He still ain’t Super Mario (which is generic for any Mario…and he has no mustache either….)
I guess I could see ESPN calling him HAM…but they are idiots anyway…
What the f$%k is the internet?
by FreeBradshaw on Sep 22, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
**couldn't...
I Couldn’t see them calling him HAM cuz they are idiots….but I could see them calling him Super Mario…just sayin.
What the f$%k is the internet?
by FreeBradshaw on Sep 22, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
That makes no sense
How does it only work with 2 teams? Is there some kind of rule where you subtract a QB’s name from a reciever’s name? What is that?
Ham is just a part of his name. It’s like calling Shaquille O’Neal, Shaq, or calling a girl named Marissa, Issy . You could call him Ham no matter which QB is throwing him the ball… Its still a stupid nickname. If I was gonna call someone Ham, they better be fat or in some other way piggish.
If a new nickname is going to emerge, chances are it emerges in the locker room, where most nicknames come from, not on this or any other message board, so lets quit this argument.
Jeepers DTowbs
This isn’t an argument of any sorts. It’s just a friendly concept of nicknaming a player, from the fans, not his teammates!
How does it only work with 2 teams? Is there some kind of rule where you subtract a QB’s name from a reciever’s name? What is that?
Two teams? Rules? It’s just a simple play on of words! Manning, Manningham!
No reason to be critical of originality!!!
My bad
Sorry if I came across as attacking… we’re all on the same team.
Not a problem, cool
I didn’t think of it as much as attacking but perhaps annoying on your behalf? IDK, but your right, we are on the same team! :D Wooohooo, go Ham… lol
i was trying to be creative with the Mario theme
and thought “Tanooki” but then quickly realized the obvious racist undertones.
what about “P-Wing” it makes zero-sense (i’m reaching), but it’s the most badass power-up in the Super Mario Bros. trilogy.
also a) yes, i have way to much time on my hands and b) i suck at photoshop.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Sep 22, 2009 10:10 AM EDT reply actions
I always liked the Tanooki Suit myself
becoming a statue for defensive or offensive purposes was great.
but you do know what the Tanooki suit is....
What the f$%k is the internet?
by FreeBradshaw on Sep 22, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
I think it was based off of
a Japanese myth story about a mischievous raccoon actually. My Nintendo game nerdiness knows no bounds.
The shoe was a good power up too
But it sucked that it was only on like three boards. Still awesome though.
Just know, if there's ever a riot at Citi Field and Oliver Perez was the starter, I started the riot.
Kuribo's Shoe
For some reason in North America they kept the name with the Japanese name for Goomba (the enemy who used it). Nintendo game nerdiness guy… RIGHT HERE!
i had a Dreamcast in college
with every NES game burned to a disc. it was pretty sweet except that you had to play all the games with a bulky Dreamcast controller.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Sep 22, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
That's not true NES gaming
you need that rectangular controller digging into your hands.
HAM
The poll has “The Ham” that’s why it’s not getting any support and ‘other’ is. Super Mario is boring, over-used, not original. Far more generic than HAM, I’d say. HAM would generally be reserved for someone like Kevin Boothe, not the skinniest WR on the team, hence the contradiction makes it funny as well.
They call the DE in Houston Super Mario and obviously Lemieux too. Boo on Super Mario, Yay for HAM! (see, the headlines write themselves… a healthy serving of HAM, Ham smokes Cowboys, Ham on the run, come on, it’s beautiful.)
I think its cuz Ed put "The Ham"
on the vote.
He’s not THE HAM….that would be reserved for some fat on the team.
Its just HAM, cuz its a crossed off Manning, cuz we all ready got that part from the laser guided machine that is Eli Manning, to Manningham. So, HAM.
What the f$%k is the internet?
by FreeBradshaw on Sep 22, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
one way to make it unique
put in some punctuation (you guys remember that?)
as in: ’Ham
“manning to ’Ham. TOUCHDOWN!!!”
by NYer in a strange land on Sep 22, 2009 10:23 AM EDT reply actions
Manningham
What’s wrong with ‘Mario Manningham’? It seems like everytime someone catches a touchdown pass we need to give him a nickname. Anyway, Super Mario has already been used to refer to Mario Williams. How about something like ‘Starman’ (reference to Mario’s Power-up), ‘MarioKart’, or ‘Short, Pudgy, Italian-American Plumber’.
I agree...
Jerry Rice never had a nickname.
He had an okay career.
"We'll show up tomorrow and do the same thing we try to do every day, kick Pedroia's ass in cribbage and try and win a baseball game."
by tito (eight and oh) on Sep 22, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
ROTATE THEM ALL (almost)
The Corps ( in no particular numerical order)
Hix
Nix
’Ham
THE smith
THE BOSS
the Pharoh
no Moss
Beckam (??)
by NYer in a strange land on Sep 22, 2009 10:46 AM EDT reply actions
I don't like an of the poll options.
I’d rather something like…..
Hammy
Pork Chop (get it ham = pork)
Bacon
or how about just Manningham. Does Steve Smith have a nick?
Oh no...
I’m not going into any specifics with the first one! ;)
Pork Chop, that was already taken. I think it was Floyd Womack, or Williams? He was an OL for the Bears, i think.
Bacon, all i keep thinking is Kevin!
I like Ham because it’s short, and shorter to type rather than Manningham. lol And of course the Manning to Ham connection.
I don’t think Smith has one? But i do know that people do refer to him as “the other”. Carolina did have one first!
This Ham talk is plain silly
Mario has been “Super Mario” since his Freshman Year at Michigan (if not before) when he caught the a last second (literally) game winning TD against Penn State in 2005 handing them their only loss.
He was also sometimes called “The New Math” in the Michigan Blogosphere in reference to this: “86 = 1” his Jersey Number at the time, 86 = 1, the number saved for Michigan’s top WR.
Anyway, I’ve only posted here twice before, but in my first post I said, watch out, Mario Manningham will be special. I went to Michigan for his whole career there. He can flat out play football. It is true that he is not the smartest guy out there, I’ve ment him many times, and can confirm this. But you really don’t have to be that bright to play football.
then maybe
it’s stupor mario
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Sep 22, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
when you step up to the next level
its time to upgrade the nickname
besides, “SuperMario” is a rip-off.
9 . . . . 10. . . .
DOH!!!
i’m goin’ with ’Ham (& doncha fergit the ’trophy)
by NYer in a strange land on Sep 22, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Mario's Nickname....
Although ‘Super Mario’ is an easy choice, it’s also typical…….how about something a bit more unique…like Mario ‘Big House’ Manningham ?
"Risk"
As a Michigan student at the time, I thought that all of the people who were saying “Manningham is a risky pick” and comparing him to Chris Henry and Pacman, etc, were way out of line.
Manningham smoked a little (or maybe a fair amount of) weed in college. Who didn’t smoke weed in college? How has smoking weed in college affected anyone’s career in any field? It hasn’t at all.
Mannigham has no history of arrests, no history of violence, never got in trouble with the Michigan Team, never was suspended for academic reasons, and most importantly, in college, he consistently produced on the field. So who the hell cares if he smoked a little chronic on the side.
We got a steal here folks, I’ve been saying it since day one. Kid is legit.
We all know Warren Sapp did!
The only thing it affected was his draft status. T.B. got a steal!
Ricky Williams did, does? Of course he got caught and was shipped out of the country (CFL) and now has come full circle! I’m sure there are a few more potheads flying under the radar?! lol
WELL SAID SAID. He only fell in the draft because of his knee. But this kid is solid. And he shines in BIG GAMES. As a Wolverine Fan. I loved this pick for my GIANTS. Especially when they passed on the GATORS Jackson to take moss in that draft. sigh Like moss, but i think eli would have preferred a bigger target.
Let him keep his college name of....
~~SUPER MARIO~~
Blue Jesus
President of the Ramses Barden Fan Club
by Hoyadestroya85 on Sep 22, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions
i already call
Ramses Barden that.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Sep 22, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
lets leave religion out of it
you know, “separation” of rcvr & db
by NYer in a strange land on Sep 22, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
......
Manningham and Smith
HAM and Smith…
HAM and Swiss?
Swiss? Of course the hands are the anti-Swiss cheese…but maybe its cuz he’s always finds holes in the D? Makes swiss chees out of the D?
HAM shakes and bakes em, Swiss making holes out of the D?
….I’m hungry.
What the f$%k is the internet?
i said this yesterday
i don’t equate ham with greatness on a football field. i equate it with dinner.
can you imagine the announcers pandora’s box we’d open if we christianed him “Ham”? “I’ve never seen a ham holding the pigskin like a loaf of bread before…” sound’s like the food network!
Super Mario is lemieuxs, end of story. if you don’t believe that, then look at it like this. replace mario lemieux with Lawrence Taylor, and mario manningham with ladanlian tomlinson. you see a reason for penguin fans to be upset like we are about LT.
Mario “The Man”. that’s his nickname.
Damn!!!
919 votes and counting! for Super Mario!
well…
I guess the pure Genius of Manning to ManningHAM is lost…..
What the f$%k is the internet?
except the blue blazer died in a horrific WWF injury
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Sep 23, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Orrrrrr
Mario “the Man” ManningHam
Say it out loud w/ an emphasis on both “man” and “ham”. It’s quite fun to say.
if we're talking Smith & Manningham nickname
it should be the Terrible 2s, since obviously neither one is capable of being a #1 receiver (sarcasm).
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Sep 22, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions
Excellent.
"We'll show up tomorrow and do the same thing we try to do every day, kick Pedroia's ass in cribbage and try and win a baseball game."
by tito (eight and oh) on Sep 22, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
NFL Network
analysts gushing on Eli >
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d812d1492/Eli-in-the-clutch
LETS GO GMEN
The Sandwich!
No one wants the word Ham in their nickname. The Sandwich has a nice ring to it
Oh, man!
I think you guys have all gone off the edge of the cliff on this one! At least you’re having fun with it. LOL!!
Itsa me Mario
sorry Dallas your win in is another castle.
super mario is perfect! now we have to come up with one for Steve Smith. Maybe Steve “the iron” smith? cause he is tough like iron, or Steve “N Seagal” Smith? cause he is so deadly on third downs?
oops I crapped my pants!
I'll say it
Steve the Blacksmith
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Sep 23, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Super Mario
Mario Manningham is the truth. In the post game interview with Eli Manning, Manning said that Mario approached him during the off season and asked what he could do to get better and more involved with the offense. Apparently, Manningham took the advice to heart and worked his tail off. It is showing during the regular season. Super Mario has to be the most pleasant surprise of the season so far.
GO NY GIANTS!!
No to : Ham!
Look folks some of us get sick at the sight of ham and think of it as a non kosher item. Cant we stick to like super mario or just magnificent mario or marvelous mario .. thanks..
Also the Manning to Manningham has a good ring to it.
Sure was great to see our young WRs and Manning to light up the passign game in Dallas. Lol what a good show to overshadow the Jerry Jone’s ego.. lmao
E. Mann's n Ham and Mann n Ham
are what I’m going to be using regardless of what comes of this. It’s just the name to this potential deadly 1-2 K.O combo rather than his own nickname.
Maybe he can become a hulking reciever and take a page out of Jacob’s book so we can call him ManningHammer
Wow nice touch there ManningHammer lol nice
and you know what these guys have just got started,.. can you imagine few years down the road… Let’s Go Giants!
yea haha, “plaxico who” and jokingly “Manninghammer” has been my reply to cowboys fans that wanted to moan bout how lucky we were. You usually have to keep your words sweet n simple with the average cowboy fan otherwise they lose interest and babble Eli sucks or something stupid like that.
oh yeah the cowboys fans.. lol you mean the America’s Team with 5 superbowl rings who has great QB Romo with better stats that most of the current QBS… yada yada ..
yup there are very few Cowboys fans you can talk to who may be logical and not into the trashtalk and not seperate themselves of past glories,,, its like pro football did not exist before the superbowl era.. we the Giants have at least 5 championships in our first 50 years too.. so go figure..
oh i forgot the eagles fans.. all the trash talk and look at where they end up at the end of the season..
manning to 'Ham
no, its hix – wait – its nix
no its smitty
i’m sooooooooooo confused!!!
by NYer in a strange land on Sep 22, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions
+1
"We'll show up tomorrow and do the same thing we try to do every day, kick Pedroia's ass in cribbage and try and win a baseball game."
by tito (eight and oh) on Sep 22, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Superham
Didn’t want to read through all 100+ comments so I’m not sure if anyone already posted this but I like Superham… The hamster isn’t so bad either.
As much as I like Mario (die-hard Michigan fan) I really don’t want to make too much out of one game against a decent Cowboys secondary that definitely wasn’t gameplanning for him. I know he’s good, I’ve watched him make the big play for years and I was calling for his number all off-season on this very website, but I think we should let the season play out (or at least half-way out) before we start calling him the #1 guy.
So you should know
If you watched his college career closely, you should be confident that he can handle being the guy, or at the very least being a playmaker.
I am sure no one in their right mind expects 10 grabs for 150 and a td every game out (although no would complain about that), I think a breakout game like this shows that Manningham can hang with the big boys and make plays.
As a Michigan grad and Giants fan for life, there is nothing more I could ask for….
I am hoping that EVENTUALLY Nicks can play on the other side, and be a big play guy also, and let Smith hold down the slot role that we know he excels in. I think that could be a really solid combo, almost a WR slant of the Thunder (Nicks) and Lightning (Mario)
At the same time...
In college, athletes go up against really good/great high school players. In the NFL, you’re going up against great college players… It’s now your job to perform, not your side gig to go out and do your best because your scholarship says so. Little bit of a difference when you’re the #1 WR for your college team as opposed to being the #1 WR on a NFL squad.
Yes, I would love to see Mario become the #1 for the Giants as well. All I’m pointing out is that we can’t label a guy the #1 off of his college career let alone 1 game against an unexpecting and decent Dallas secondary.
And yes, I did watch his college career very closely. Although he had monster games during his 2007 season (his best season), he also had games where he didn’t show up (Notre Dame, Ohio St., and the one we all want to forget – Appalachian St.).
Bottom line, I’m a big Super Mario (Super Ham) fan, I just don’t want to jump the gun too soon. Especially since defensive coordinators will be scheming for Mario.
I agree with you 100% but
There have been alot of WR’s that have come into the NFL and are HOF’ers or had decent success against big-school talent (NFL style). Jerry Rice, T.O., Colston, Randy Moss, Greg Jennings or even Wayne Chrebet! That’s just a few off my head. My point basically is that big-school #1’s are only as good (in the NFL) as what they are individually. Athletically, preperation, health and etc… It is a two way street with big-school vs. small school athletes. One can dominate the other!
Teams really don’t have much to go off from with Super Ham (lol), but they should have enough of Smith! Even though he is from Michigan, and like some schools where certain numbers are given to the best players/position, that’s reason enough to solidify a certain personal satisfaction given for what he has done this young season. If Ham is doing this on natural skills, then the rest is gravy! This proves he’s ready to contribute and the rest will be history.
Smith and Manningham
“The R&R’s” receivers.
R for Smith and his precise route running and R for Manningham for his slippery running.
Super Mario??....let's not jump to conclusions just yet!
He has gotten off to a very good start for the year but let’s be careful. Now that he is on everyones radar screen they will be planning for him and gunning for him (and Steve Smith). Let’s see if he can pass the the test of time even for a half of a season. I appreciate everyones enthusiasm and I am excited as well but lets wait before we anoint him “Super Mario”!
Now the great thing I feel that is going to happen is that the opposing defenses will have to go away from just trying to stop the run….then we will have our run game back which will intern help the passing game. I hope we can get the “boss man” going, then we will be set.
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