Giants Game Ball Goes To Hakeem Nicks

by Mike Farley on Dec 6, 2011 4:33 PM EST in Sprint Game Ball of the Week

Okay, I'm getting tired of giving out game balls every week to someone from the losing team, but that's the situation we've been dealt as our Giants have not won a game since beating the Patriots on November 6, exactly one month ago today. Yikes. There were several Giants who stepped up on Sunday against the Packers in what was almost a monumental upset, but I'm giving the game ball this week to wide receiver Hakeem Nicks.

Nicks caught seven passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns, including one in which CB Charles Woodson was mugging him in the back of the end zone. Even Woodson gave Nicks a fist-bump after that one. Despite the emergence of Victor Cruz, Nicks still draws the top cover guys like Woodson, and he keeps managing to either get open or make spectacular catches in spite of tight coverage.

Now let's get a win next week so I can feel better about handing out this weekly prize.

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What no vote?

Seriously though this was a no-brainer. Nicks is an Elite WR.

It could be worse. I could be a Jets fan.

by Madhops on Dec 6, 2011 4:43 PM EST reply actions

I tell myself after every game that I need to go out and grab a Nicks jersey.

This kid is just on another level. I honestly don’t know how he makes the plays he does. How many times has Nicks been blanketed (sometimes even interfered with) by a DB and still manages to come down with that ball secure? Just when I think there is no way he made a catch he pops up with the ball and my jaw hits the floor.

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by nywins42 on Dec 6, 2011 4:45 PM EST reply actions

its been a long time since woodson was a "top cover guy"

He’s a ball hawk for sure, but he’s not even average in coverage. Tramon Williams is probably their best cover corner… although he hasn’t played nearly as well this year as he did last year.

by Matt dubs on Dec 6, 2011 4:47 PM EST reply actions

No problem with him getting it.

though Jay-Pee-Pee could be another.

I support the Giants like bras support Kim Kardashian's boobs. It can be a struggle, we've had some jiggles, but we're still firm.

by BigBlueIntervention on Dec 6, 2011 4:48 PM EST reply actions

nice

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by nywins42 on Dec 6, 2011 5:43 PM EST up reply actions

Fine with this but yeah

I would have given It to JPP he is a beast.

Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.

by costanza! on Dec 6, 2011 4:50 PM EST reply actions

hakeem changes games

i think hes better than any elite receiver in the game at “nose”. when that ball is up there he just has a nose for it, i was SHOCKED he didnt catch the ball thrown to him at the end of the game there. SHOCKED. even with being hung on and blasted.

by section_112 on Dec 6, 2011 4:56 PM EST reply actions

Mmmm, got to make it a tie......

……with Fitzgerald.

by The Raging Platypus on Dec 6, 2011 5:11 PM EST up reply actions

oh yeah forgot about that guy

by section_112 on Dec 6, 2011 5:32 PM EST up reply actions

tough to catch a ball thats tipped away

Nobody wins the Superblow in November.
Talk is Cheap! Play the Game!
You can't spell Elite without ELI.

by 1giantlion on Dec 6, 2011 9:09 PM EST up reply actions

Nicks knows he has to step up

Victor Cruz has been making an argument for #1 receiver all year. Probably won’t happen, but Cruz should at least become #2. I think Manningham’s speed and size would work great in the slot.

by NobleMadness on Dec 6, 2011 5:31 PM EST reply actions

I'm not a fan of Manningham in the slot

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by nywins42 on Dec 6, 2011 5:44 PM EST up reply actions

Get over MM since next year, very well might not be here

With the emergence of Cruz, I think MM’s price tag will mean he will go elsewhere.

Not that I don’t like him, just being realistic.

All the Giants should play like Mark Bavaro.
Tom Quinn Must Go!
It is equally worthless when people are always optimistic or always pessimistic. Either way I take their opinion with a pound of salt because I know they only have one setting. I post my own thoughts, not what either side wants to read.

by UnknownJintsFan on Dec 6, 2011 6:11 PM EST up reply actions

I never thought Manningham would re-sign with the Giants

He’ll likely get more targets on another team.

Team Ghost: Manningham, Sintim, Beckum, Barden, JPP, Anvil, Ross

Tom Coughlin: "Respect all. Fear none."

by GhostDini on Dec 6, 2011 7:03 PM EST up reply actions

I'm not hung up on Manningham resigning.

I really couldn’t care less right now.

Plus, after Beckum lit the Packers up on Sunday I think the future is with him!

nywins42 needs a new screen name - "nywins46" sounds great!

Just ordered FatHeads for all available Giants. Now I have something to aim at when punching holes in my wall.

by nywins42 on Dec 6, 2011 8:37 PM EST up reply actions

Let's hope "Ham in the slot"

Does not become the next “Stokley’s package”

I got a GIF for that!

by Fester McDougal on Dec 6, 2011 6:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Ham's slot

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Dec 6, 2011 7:23 PM EST up reply actions

nice

nywins42 needs a new screen name - "nywins46" sounds great!

Just ordered FatHeads for all available Giants. Now I have something to aim at when punching holes in my wall.

by nywins42 on Dec 6, 2011 8:36 PM EST up reply actions

Who would be our deep threat then?

Nicks is a beast, but MM has got speed over hime. It’s actually a catch 22 as Maningham is a huge YAC guy, which is ideal for a slot receiver, but he is also our only legitimate deep threat to strech the opposing D backfield. A conundrum we are extremely lucky to have.

Bleeding Blue since 1962

by sunlion333 on Dec 6, 2011 6:10 PM EST up reply actions

I wouldn't resign Ham

2 1000 yard WRs in Cruz and Nicks.. Go fix that O-line that will only get worse as it ages

JoeD AKA The Voice Of Reason

by Joe_D on Dec 6, 2011 7:34 PM EST up reply actions

I agree

nywins42 needs a new screen name - "nywins46" sounds great!

Just ordered FatHeads for all available Giants. Now I have something to aim at when punching holes in my wall.

by nywins42 on Dec 6, 2011 8:39 PM EST up reply actions

Yea and you know what happens in preseason if we do this

Nicks blows his knee out and Cruz is misses half the season with a hamstring injury

by Landeta on Dec 6, 2011 11:07 PM EST up reply actions

You're right Landeta....you can't have too many receivers...sh*t happens when you least expect it.

by giant fan since 57 on Dec 7, 2011 6:08 AM EST up reply actions

There's always a co uple FAs

That are servicable and good stop-gap players.

Plus, for all the raw talent MM has he is also the biggest bone head and makes the most costly mistakes — most notably not getting two feet in bounds.

JoeD AKA The Voice Of Reason

by Joe_D on Dec 7, 2011 12:31 PM EST up reply actions

depends on the price

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Dec 7, 2011 10:22 AM EST up reply actions

What?

MM is our only legit deep threat? Did Cruz get hit by a bus? Plus Nicks isn’t too shabby either.

nywins42 needs a new screen name - "nywins46" sounds great!

Just ordered FatHeads for all available Giants. Now I have something to aim at when punching holes in my wall.

by nywins42 on Dec 6, 2011 8:39 PM EST up reply actions

exactly

Eli to Cruz lead the league in 40+ yard completions with 6 (actually tied for 1st with 3 other players)

Nobody wins the Superblow in November.
Talk is Cheap! Play the Game!
You can't spell Elite without ELI.

by 1giantlion on Dec 6, 2011 9:13 PM EST up reply actions

only problem with Ham

he won’t lay out for a ball that’s inches away…..49er game ring a bell??!!

by Cruz Control on Dec 6, 2011 10:18 PM EST up reply actions

he should have dove..

first and goal

I can't figure out Perry Fool...

by 27Tango on Dec 7, 2011 12:20 AM EST up reply actions

Nicks doesn't have to do anything

Cruz will never sniff Dream’s jock.

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Dec 6, 2011 6:11 PM EST up reply actions

Oh the GIF potential......

I got a GIF for that!

by Fester McDougal on Dec 6, 2011 6:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I don't know why

you of all people hate Cruz.

World Series attitude, champagne bottle life, nothing every changes so tonight is like tomorrow night.

by Drizzzy on Dec 6, 2011 7:30 PM EST up reply actions

Because Cruz is making him look bad.

He always said Cruz was just a preseason one game wonder.

by G-FANinFL on Dec 6, 2011 11:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

funny, cuz I don't hate Cruz.

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Dec 7, 2011 10:23 AM EST up reply actions

wow

VC leads our team in catchs, yds, ypc, recs for 1st downs, 20+ rec, 40+ rec, ypg, & tds. Oh & he’s top 10 in the league in ALL those categories. I love Nicks too & I think he’s better than VC, but “can’t sniff his jock”. Seriously? VC’s only in his first season of seeing the field. And Its true, he benefits from Hak often getting doubled but he’s proving he can carry the load & Eli trusts him (maybe even a lil more than Hak).

Same with Drizzy, don’t know why you hate on this guy so much. Cant we agree its awesome that we’ve got 2 guys that are so damn good.

Nobody wins the Superblow in November.
Talk is Cheap! Play the Game!
You can't spell Elite without ELI.

by 1giantlion on Dec 6, 2011 9:30 PM EST up reply actions

could not agree more

statements like that lead you to question R44’S credibility…..let us rejoice in our good fortune!!!

by Cruz Control on Dec 6, 2011 10:07 PM EST up reply actions

I don't hate him

but apparently I know how good dude is and ain’t gonna try to put him on a pedestal he doesn’t deserve.

He’s a very good WR. But he’s no Hakeem.

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Dec 7, 2011 10:24 AM EST up reply actions

barometric pressure dropping

it’s the calm before the storm

nygmen123: Again, without Vick or Maclin, or Cromartie. Injuries don't seem to bother them. They just bring in guys to make plays
nygmen123: Stopped the Pats on the first series. Planted Brady twice. Guess what gang? This team isn't quitting. Or making excuses.
Simms-McC: Yeah -- I wish the Giants were more like the Eagles
nygmen123: In intensity and fight? Right now, so do I.
EAGLES LOSE, 38-20.

by Simms-McConkey on Dec 6, 2011 5:54 PM EST reply actions

congratulations to hakim nicks.

The Michael jordan of football.

by LoNJDTechnology on Dec 6, 2011 6:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Jordy Nelson's Catch

the athleticism, the body control was Jordan-esque!!!!

by Cruz Control on Dec 6, 2011 10:08 PM EST up reply actions

Missed starts

ClaytonESPN John Clayton
The Colts lead the NFL with 83 missed starts because of injuries. Panthers are next with 80 NYG, StL and OAK tied for third with 65

Team Ghost: Manningham, Sintim, Beckum, Barden, JPP, Anvil, Ross

Tom Coughlin: "Respect all. Fear none."

by GhostDini on Dec 6, 2011 7:04 PM EST reply actions

Interesting

Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.
-John Madden
[Jake Ballard] has 4 speeds actually:
Stop→Slow→Truck (he shifts into that when its time to carry 4 defenders for another 4 yards)→LEAP!
-Raptor 22

by Willgfass on Dec 6, 2011 9:10 PM EST up reply actions