Before leaving the podium at the end of his farewell press conference, Tom Coughlin spoke briefly about Eli Manning's future.
A touching moment when Tom Coughlin told Eli Manning, "it's not his fault." ❤️ pic.twitter.com/yxQI9bOlPw
— Giants Daily (@NYGDaily) January 5, 2016
After that emotional moment, he quickly exited stage right, and left the room.
Observers quickly noticed that Coughlin didn't stop to shake John Mara's hand, brushing right past him. Speculation quickly began that there despite what both Coughlin said, and Mara would soon say, there were hard feelings between the Giants' former coach and current owner.
Those who are regular attendees at the Coughlin's press conferences, don't believe that. They maintain that Coughlin followed his usual routine of not wasting time on pleasantries after talking to the media.
Did TC snub Mara walking off stage? No way, says @giantspathanlon. "He was oblivious & only thinking about getting the hell out of there."
— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) January 5, 2016
Agree. Same pathway he's taken after every presser in that room. Also: May have been emotional after addressing Eli. https://t.co/7b5EFbk1Ys
— Ebenezer Samuel (@ebenezersamuel) January 5, 2016
It seems that there's nothing to see here, the two were talking and even hugging in private after Mara's presser.
Was told John Mara went into Tom Coughlin's office after press conference and chatted amiably. The owner hugged both TC and his wife, Judy.
— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) January 5, 2016
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