New York Giants News And Notes: Links, Links And More Links
by Ed Valentine on Jan 7, 2012 7:02 AM EST
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PrintLots and lots of goodies for you to read this morning, New York Giants fans. It's a veritable link fesitval, so I will just quit blabbing and start linking.
NFL Playoffs Picks: Wild Card Weekend Predictions From SB Nation Bloggers - SBNation.com
The Wild Card schedule is set and four games are on tap for the weekend. SB Nation bloggers from all eight teams on deck this weekend have made their predictions for the game.
Falcons injury report: LB Stephen Nicholas doubtful, CB Brent Grimes questionable | NJ.com
Sean Weatherspoon, Michael Turner, Roddy White all probable.
Bengals-Texans, Saints-Lions, Steelers-Broncos and Falcons-Giants face off - Peter King - SI.com
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons look for first playoff win since 2004 vs. Giants - Chris Burke - SI.com
The difference defensively is that the Giants do have a potentially game-changing pass rush. Ryan and his plethora of offensive weapons will put up some points, just as Manning's loaded attack will. But the New York D-line and a charged-up Meadowlands crowd will be enough to move the G-men on to round two.
Three to Focus on: Falcons @ Giants, Wild Card Round | ProFootballFocus.com
Ben Stockwell of Pro Football Focus offers a look ahead to key matchups in the Wild Card Weekend game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Giants.
2011 PFF All Pro Team | ProFootballFocus.com
Khaled Elsayed gives and explains the Pro Football Focus All Pro Team for the 2011 NFL season.
Giants’ Cruz Dances Way to Possible $45 Million NFL Payday - Businessweek
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz is taking his scoring, sales appeal and salsa steps into the National Football League playoffs with a possible $45 million payoff in sight.
Andrew Brandt, an NFL analyst for ESPN who was a vice president with the Green Bay Packers from 1999 to 2008, said in a telephone interview that he expected the Giants to approach Cruz about a contract extension by midseason of 2012, if the receiver continues to perform well.
NFL Wild Card weekend: Five things to watch | National Football Post
Kate Fagan on why you can't count out New York Giants as contenders -- espnW - espnW
How are we die-hard Giants fans supposed to remain tethered to reality -- that our team is just a touch over mediocre -- when we know at any moment the Giants could decide to become outstanding, sack the quarterback a dozen times in two games, and then go on to win the Super Bowl? Yes, they lost five of six contests after a 6-2 start before posting back-to-back wins against the rival Jets and Cowboys to earn a playoff berth.
But just ask yourself one question: A week from Sunday, whose team bus do you think the Green Bay Packers hope to see rolling up to Lambeau Field, the Falcons or the Giants? Easy answer. (The Falcons are a bat-on-ball kind of team -- smacking it the other way, drilling it through the hole. The Giants are the scary cleanup hitters -- a swing and a miss three times, a blast over the wall the next.)
Ranking the four NFL wild-card games - Shutdown Corner - NFL Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Both you and I know you're going to be on the couch for 12 hours over the weekend watching NFL playoff games. If, sadly, you aren't able to devote yourself fully to the cause, use Shutdown Corner's wild-card rankings to figure out which games are worth your time.
NFL.com news: Statistics show strengths, weaknesses of playoff teams
Many might favor the Packers and Patriots heading into the playoffs, but Brian Billick writes that a closer look at the numbers reveals those teams' flaws and points to two other potential favorites.
This graphic from predictionmachine.com showing the chances of each team to win the Super Bowl, based on 50,000 simulations of each game.
Finally, this Fanpost from a member of The Falcoholic made me feel good. This is the way I want Big Blue View to be seen by fans of other teams. Good job, gang!
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I think predictionmachine.com
is overrating the Broncos chances of winning the Super Bowl. There is no way they have about a 1-200 shot. Even 1-2000 would be generous.
1 in 200 is a half a percent chance
that’s infinitesimal enough!
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 Jan 7, 2012 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
We are definitely peaking health-wise at the right time.
It’s kind of like having a Giants team we haven’t even seen in 2011, and don’t know yet what they’re capable of.
I think we're peaking both healthwise and execution-wise..Couldn't happen at a better time!!
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
with the exception of the legions of Giants on IR
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 Jan 7, 2012 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
Actually, I think you meant
legion. It is, in fact, in its plural form already. It is a biblical reference, and was a response to a question, “my name is legion, for we are many”. Thus, the term “legion” is plural. Some historians have applied the term “legions” from the latin “legio”, which were military units in the Roman army. This, however, is an inaccurate translation, for again, “legio” and “legion” are already plural. Hey, I’m here all week, folks! ; ) Just joshin’ ya there, Simms. Couldn’t help but notice the “infinitesimal”. Any time I see that word, I just, you know, vomit in my mouth a little.
Haha!
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
being a former professional editor you know I'd check
the example used by Merriam-Webster is:
“Legions of people came to see him perform.”
Legion refers to a unit of soldiers; therefore, units.
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 Jan 7, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
Huge Kudos to all of our members!!!
That Falcoholic note makes be very proud of BBV !!…Nice to be part of a fanbase that has Class !!
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
says the guy with his pecker in an electric fence
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 Jan 7, 2012 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
That's what 'charged' me up to make that comment!!
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
"The Giants are the scary cleanup hitters -- a swing and a miss three times, a blast over the wall the next"
this comment is balls on correct. On both O and D the Giants are home run hitters and that along with the injuries explains the up and down nature of this team all year. Lets hope we don’t strike out tomorrow.
didnt even see u post this until after i posted mine lol
but hell yeah what an analogy
by The Blood of Eli on Jan 7, 2012 8:47 AM EST up reply actions
I like that comment too.
I think it best portrays the temperament of this current Giants team. I would argue that disk characteristics scares the hell out of opposing teams and Giants fans alike.
by LoNJDTechnology on Jan 7, 2012 9:03 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
soo true
Its why I’m always nervous and pessamsitic but its why this team is so fun as well.
To me if they hit a “home run” on O early they’ll be in good shape they seem to thrive on that, like the first Eagle game, the two Cowboy games they need a big play early.
Agreed.
Gotta establish scoring early instead of playing catch up. Giants have to keep penalties and mistakes to a minimum because they kill us more often then the opposition.
by LoNJDTechnology on Jan 7, 2012 9:28 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
I agree...
Also, if they blow an easy opportunity then tend to wilt. Nicks’ dropped TD is the perfect example of that.
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.
If we win the coin toss..I would like them to elect to defend first..
Pin them back and let the Falcons deal with our defense and the crowd noise right out of the shute..Make them go three and out and then strike…Parcells used to always do that, and I always liked that strategy.
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
I don't know why the Giants ever choose to receive
I always want them to defend first.
Team Ghost: Manningham, Sintim, Beckum, Barden, JPP, Anvil, Ross
Tom Coughlin: "Respect all. Fear none."
Me, too.
They did it last week to put Romo on the field so they could test his hand early.
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.
I think it was a good move last week, but doing that and having
an opponent drive the field on you for a score is not conducive to a fast start. We don’t score too many points with the D on the field (this isn’t your grandfathers Giants)
YES!
I always liked the idea of kicking off in the 1st quarter. That way if we score in the last 2 minutes of the half we can ride the momentum into the first drive of the second half and score again. Or if the opponent scores in the last 2 minutes, we get the ball back and we can keep the ball away from them, cooling their high off.
by Dirt Marguirk on Jan 7, 2012 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
The Falcons elect to receive every single time they win the toss. Since a lot of teams like to get the ball in the second half, it’s actually pretty rare to see the Falcons kicking off to start the game.
This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.
I always like to see the defense first..Especially when a team is at home..
An away game really doesn’t matter all that much..but I still prefer it then as well..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
oh... and..
its goin down like the catalina wine mixer
by The Blood of Eli on Jan 7, 2012 8:52 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Hahaha!!!..Was wondering when you were going to post that!!..LOL!
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
haha i slacked off for a day or two but ill get enough in by the end of today
by The Blood of Eli on Jan 7, 2012 9:06 AM EST up reply actions
How many grapes need to be inserted to qualify as 'enough'?
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.
Boats and hoes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6dE0DckMHY
I got a GIF for that!
by Fester McDougal on Jan 7, 2012 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
Oh, you know the deal
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.
I bet $150 on the Giants winning the division and won $2,700
Then I took $1,000 and bet on the Giants winning the Super Bowl. If they do, I make $33,000. GO GIANTS!
Team Ghost: Manningham, Sintim, Beckum, Barden, JPP, Anvil, Ross
Tom Coughlin: "Respect all. Fear none."
Wow..Congrats..pretty damn good ROI there!
I bought a ticket in Vegas for the NFL Championship..the odds were 18-1..but it’s just a 20.00 bet..I hope you win the 33K…
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Wow...that's sweet.
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.
Nice
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Niceeeee
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 7, 2012 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
wait, wait, wait, wait
When the hell did ESPN roll out a “women’s” site? Is it all female reporters too? Are they required to not be hot so they’re not threatening to the average woman? What in the name of Tim Tebow is going on here?
I wonder if it's like that "Naked News" program.
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.
Isn't it more interesting that Fagan's article was good
How often can you say that about anything at ESPN
Maybe the W stands for worthwhile
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
yeah, actually one of the best articles I've ready from the Leader in years
The home-run hitter reference was brilliant and unique… she wrote the article like she was a real fan, curious if she does more Giants stuff, will keep an eye on it.
actually, looks like her first article ever for the site
I’m wondering if the whole thing is a brand new roll-out for 2012. Says she’s a basketball player from CO and a former Philly beat writer…. wonder if she’s a Jersey girl originally?
If you are going to the game, I demand you enter like a boss!
I got a GIF for that!
by Fester McDougal on Jan 7, 2012 11:25 AM EST reply actions
Does this guy play for the Bengals?
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 7, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
Or perhaps the Bway League
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
After all the talk about shutting down Cruz
Surprising to see Brent Grimes questionable. I guess ‘questionable’ almost always plays for a playoff game, but you would think that he would be less effective.
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 7, 2012 12:21 PM EST reply actions
The Falcons will list a player as questionable whenever possible. In actuality his participation is not a question at all. He should be as close to 100% as any player in week 18.
This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.
Yeah most teams do that..it's part of the pre-game Chess match..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
I love this from that ESPNW article:
But when the pass rush is bulldozing, Victor Cruz is salsa-ing would-be tacklers and Ahmad Bradshaw is zigzagging through linebackers, the Giants can beat anyone. Really, anyone. Other NFC playoff teams are more consistent, but they’re also duller, a little less frightening, a little more what-you-see-is-what-you-get.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
Is 64 riding an imaginary bike above?
I got a GIF for that!
by Fester McDougal on Jan 7, 2012 12:51 PM EST reply actions
Just an observation here, but
did it seem like Tuck was making comments about the Falc O line because he was trying to fire up some passion and animosity on his D? What I mean is, it seems easy to get fired up about the Jets and the Cowpokes, because there is so much there already. Ryan is a loudmouth moron, his team is the same, and there’s plenty of bad blood with the pokes. But really, what is there to hate about the Falcons? No history there, or anything like that. I’m just wondering if Tuck was trying to light a fire so they don’t come out flat. Anyone care to chime in on that? Just seemed like Tuck came out of the blue there on that one, and I wondered if there was some purpose there.
Falcs OL does a fair bit of borderline hitting
Not sure Id call em dirtbags, but they are chippy. Tucks words were for the refs, ie, let’s not give em 5 chippy plays before you start tightening things up
A bit of the ol’ Zen Master
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Falcons fan
The Falcons’ offensive line blocks through the whistle. If the ball is 50 yards away from you, and you’re standing in the vicinity of a Falcons offensive lineman, you should expect to be hit regardless of the fact that you couldn’t possibly make a play on the ball. They get on the nerves of a lot of opponents, because it is in a way unnecessary, but at least they’re not going after knees or anything. They’re just pests.
This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.
Hey as long as it is clean..I have no problem with that..The game is called Football..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
The best way to stop that is for the defense not to let up so easy and be prepared to feed
it back..square up and let a guy try to hit you..if your still in play mode..that stuff won’t work..So just be ready for it..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Yeah, when you hear thru the whistle it means that some of the action is after the whistle
I don’t think it’s a big thing, in the interview Tuck doesn’t appear very heated. It did what it was supposed to do. Refs watch TV, they hear this stuff, it gets in your head.
Do you think Tuck expects the ATL line to change? Nope, not likely.
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Good for him!!!..but I'm jealous..dammit...
God help us he signed a contract in our division…We would be screwed..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Nice
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