In 1986 I was four.  I remember nothing from that season or Super Bowl.  Four years later, I distinctly remember sitting on the floor, leaning against my father's knees, and him saying, "There is NO WAY this guy kicks it 48 yards."  The room then erupted.  That's all I remember.

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Well, that's what a former NYY strength trainer said to ESPN.  Oy vey.  The article also references another source who claims that a number of prominent Yankees are "named" in the Mitchell report I can already hear the snarling dogs at the gate, "You didn't just buy rings, now you cheated too."

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According to Ralph Vacchiano of NY Daily News, the famed Dr. Andrews has cleared Eli to play.

The Giants sent Manning's MRI to Dr. James Andrews -- a noted orthopedic surgeon who operates out of Birmingham, Alabama -- and he informed them today that he agreed with their initial diagnosis. He saw no structural damage in Manning's shoulder, and saw no reason to think he could damage it by playing this week.

This is very relieving and completely follows the information the Giants had previously released ... NOT ESPN. Now, it's up to Eli. Personally, I see this weekend as a must win if we think we have a shot at the playoffs this year. 1-1 is waaaay better than 0-2 going in to Washington the next week.

If I had to bet on it, I'd say Eli plays.

So what's the deal with the lack of action?  They bring in Rhodes, are supposedly impressed by him, then send him off sans any sort of offer.  They throw an offer at a guy who everyone knew wanted to be in Dallas (Leonard Davis), and they've made nary a move on the LB front.

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