With the news today that the Dolphins have finally fired head coach Tony Sparano, a move long overdue, the annual coaching changes begin. Bad or underachieving teams who's coaches are contenders in 2011 are:
Jim Caldwell (Colts)
Mike Shanahan (Redskins)
Leslie Fraizer (Vikings)
Raheem Morris (Bucs)
Pat Shurmur (Browns)
And of course, Steve Spagnuolo.
Now picture Jerry Reese, he has a team which ranks low in defense, a coordinator who is constantly being ridiculed, and a fan favorite, former coordinator who is on the hot seat.
What would you do?
So, Mr. Reese...
...Do you hear what I hear?
Showing posts with label Giants; Football. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Giants; Football. Show all posts
Monday, December 12, 2011
Saving the Season!
The beginning of December. A must win game for the New York Giants. One of the greatest games you will ever see.
The Giants (6-6) met with the division rivals, the hated Dallas Cowboys (7-5). The result was a thrilling Sunday night game that has placed the Giants one step closer to the playoffs.
It wasn't pretty, but it got the job done.
1st Quarter
Tony Romo was sacked by JPP for a safety with about 9:45 to go. 2-0 G-Men!
Shortly after, the Giants' drive ended in a 23 yard field goal by Tynes. 5-0.
John Phillips catches a 12 yarder from Romo, 7-5 after extra point.
From here it got interesting.
Brandon Jacobs runs in for a touchdown of 1 yard. 12-7 after Tynes' field goal, but Laurent Robinson answers back with a 9-yard touchdown reception from Romo. Extra point is good, 14-12 Dallas.
With just over a minute left, Lawrence Tynes makes a 26-yard field goal. 15-14 Giants! With 15 seconds left, Dan Bailey makes a 49-yard field goal to give Dallas the lead going into halftime.
3rd Quarter
With 7 minutes remaining, Dan Bailey drills another 49-yarder. 20-15 Dallas.
With 4:30 left, Mario Manningham catches a 47 yarder from Eli. Tynes' kick is good, 22-20 Giants!
4th Quarter
A bleak start with a 6 yard touchdown reception to Miles Austin and 50 yarder to Dez Bryant had me cursing at the television, as it was now 34-22. But I didn't bELIeve, so Manning and the offense helped my unbelief by completing an 8 yarder to TE Jake Ballard to leave the score at 29-34 Dallas.
But that wasn't the best part.
With just under 1:00 left, Brandon Jacobs ran for a 1-yard touchdown, followed by DJ Ware's 2-point conversion, and the Giants took a 37-34 lead.
With the win, the Giants improved to 7-6 and into a first-place tie with Dallas in the NFC East.
The Giants (6-6) met with the division rivals, the hated Dallas Cowboys (7-5). The result was a thrilling Sunday night game that has placed the Giants one step closer to the playoffs.
It wasn't pretty, but it got the job done.
1st Quarter
Tony Romo was sacked by JPP for a safety with about 9:45 to go. 2-0 G-Men!
Shortly after, the Giants' drive ended in a 23 yard field goal by Tynes. 5-0.
John Phillips catches a 12 yarder from Romo, 7-5 after extra point.
From here it got interesting.
Brandon Jacobs runs in for a touchdown of 1 yard. 12-7 after Tynes' field goal, but Laurent Robinson answers back with a 9-yard touchdown reception from Romo. Extra point is good, 14-12 Dallas.
With just over a minute left, Lawrence Tynes makes a 26-yard field goal. 15-14 Giants! With 15 seconds left, Dan Bailey makes a 49-yard field goal to give Dallas the lead going into halftime.
3rd Quarter
With 7 minutes remaining, Dan Bailey drills another 49-yarder. 20-15 Dallas.
With 4:30 left, Mario Manningham catches a 47 yarder from Eli. Tynes' kick is good, 22-20 Giants!
4th Quarter
A bleak start with a 6 yard touchdown reception to Miles Austin and 50 yarder to Dez Bryant had me cursing at the television, as it was now 34-22. But I didn't bELIeve, so Manning and the offense helped my unbelief by completing an 8 yarder to TE Jake Ballard to leave the score at 29-34 Dallas.
But that wasn't the best part.
With just under 1:00 left, Brandon Jacobs ran for a 1-yard touchdown, followed by DJ Ware's 2-point conversion, and the Giants took a 37-34 lead.
With the win, the Giants improved to 7-6 and into a first-place tie with Dallas in the NFC East.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Roping Them In
On Sunday, the New York Giants will face off against the Dallas Cowboys for the first time in 2011...
At last, my LONG awaited matchup has come. I have been waiting to watch the Giants get revenge on the Cowboys since they were beaten back last year. With a Pro Bowl-caliber Tony Romo, who seems to be less inconsistent than in previous years, and a Cowboys team that is atop the NFC East (7-5), this will be a thrilling matchup. As I stated before, the New York Giants can make the playoffs if they sweep the season series against Dallas and beat Washington.
The Giants will be without (major):
Mark Herzlich
Osi Umenyiora
David Baas (surprised?)
Spencer Paysinger
Probable:
Ahmad Bradshaw
Brandon Jacobs
Mario Manningham
Michael Boley
Dave Tollefson
Prince Amukamara
Doubtful:
Kenny Phillips
If Bradshaw, Boley and Prince get in, the Giants are fine. They MUST beat Dallas to have a chance to make the playoffs, and I know that they can.
Remember this? That is what we need tomorrow.
At last, my LONG awaited matchup has come. I have been waiting to watch the Giants get revenge on the Cowboys since they were beaten back last year. With a Pro Bowl-caliber Tony Romo, who seems to be less inconsistent than in previous years, and a Cowboys team that is atop the NFC East (7-5), this will be a thrilling matchup. As I stated before, the New York Giants can make the playoffs if they sweep the season series against Dallas and beat Washington.
The Giants will be without (major):
Mark Herzlich
Osi Umenyiora
David Baas (surprised?)
Spencer Paysinger
Probable:
Ahmad Bradshaw
Brandon Jacobs
Mario Manningham
Michael Boley
Dave Tollefson
Prince Amukamara
Doubtful:
Kenny Phillips
If Bradshaw, Boley and Prince get in, the Giants are fine. They MUST beat Dallas to have a chance to make the playoffs, and I know that they can.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
How The Giants Can Make The Playoffs
I refuse to believe that the New York Giants have sealed their destiny because of these past four losses.
That being said, I have a plan for them to win.
I never expected them to defeat the Packers in the first place, although the loss had me hanging on the edge of my seat, heart racing, and the most excited I had been about a potential victory in quite some time, maybe even since Superbowl XLII! (Coincidence, two undefeated teams vs. the
underdog Giants...)
The Giants (6-6), absolutely, positively, NEED to win three of their next four games.
*Dec. 11 @ Dallas
*Dec. 18 @ Washington
*Jan. 1 vs. Dallas
If that plan works out, the Giants will finish with a 9-7 record, but with Washington and Philly out of contention, and the Jets in the other conference, they will make the playoffs.
That being said, I have a plan for them to win.
I never expected them to defeat the Packers in the first place, although the loss had me hanging on the edge of my seat, heart racing, and the most excited I had been about a potential victory in quite some time, maybe even since Superbowl XLII! (Coincidence, two undefeated teams vs. the
underdog Giants...)
The Giants (6-6), absolutely, positively, NEED to win three of their next four games.
*Dec. 11 @ Dallas
*Dec. 18 @ Washington
*Jan. 1 vs. Dallas
If that plan works out, the Giants will finish with a 9-7 record, but with Washington and Philly out of contention, and the Jets in the other conference, they will make the playoffs.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tom Terrific
After a disastrous, injury-riddled 4-12 season in 2003, the New York Giants made some drastic changes. They fired Jim Fassell, and Kurt Warner succeeded longtime QB Kerry Collins.
To succeed head coach Jim Fassell, the Giants chose Tom Coughlin, who was fired from the Jaguars after the 2002 season and was out of the league in 2003.
In a surprising move, Coughlin benched Warner, who had a 5-4 record that season, with rookie Eli Manning, who in turn lost all but one of his starts that year. Coughlin was widely criticized for the move.
However, the next season, Manning led the team to an 11-5 record and division title (their first since 2000), and the playoffs for the first time since 2002.
He even fixed Tiki Barber's fumbling tendencies, (despite what Barber's comments about Coughlin may have you believe).
2006 was when the "Fire Tom Coughlin" business began. After the Giants advanced to the postseason in 2006, and despite losing in the first round, Coughlin received a one-year contract extention, to the ire of many fans.
(Note the date under the title).
In 2007, after an 0-2 start, the Giants went 13-4 for the rest of the season, earning a playoff berth and defeated the Cowboys in the division title game after they were swept by them in the regular season. This led to an epic showdown between the Giants and Packers in the NFC Championship game, which ended on a Lawrence Tynes field goal in overtime, (still one of my favorite games!)
(Sorry to those of you who aren't Joe Buck Fans)
In one of the best Superbowls of all-time, Coughlin's Giants defeated the 18-0 Patriots, and he was given a four-year contract extension.
Although they haven't made the playoffs since, it isn't all his fault. The failed out-of-bounds punt, while not a great call, could have worked if done by current P Steve Weatherford, and the current team could still make the playoffs if they sweep the Dallas Cowboys in the season series.
In my opinion, Coughlin has been the best Giants coach since Bill Parcells (under whom Coughlin served as Wide Receivers coach during their Superbowl XXV victory run).
If anyone should be fired, Perry Fewell and Kevin Gilbride are higher on my list, and that is before you get to the players.
Their are 32 head coaches in the NFL, but only a select few are elite coaches, (Belicheat and Tomlin are a few others that certainly come to mind). Coughlin, though he sometimes may not be treated like an elite coach by the media and some of the fans, certainly belongs in that group.
To succeed head coach Jim Fassell, the Giants chose Tom Coughlin, who was fired from the Jaguars after the 2002 season and was out of the league in 2003.
In a surprising move, Coughlin benched Warner, who had a 5-4 record that season, with rookie Eli Manning, who in turn lost all but one of his starts that year. Coughlin was widely criticized for the move.
However, the next season, Manning led the team to an 11-5 record and division title (their first since 2000), and the playoffs for the first time since 2002.
He even fixed Tiki Barber's fumbling tendencies, (despite what Barber's comments about Coughlin may have you believe).
2006 was when the "Fire Tom Coughlin" business began. After the Giants advanced to the postseason in 2006, and despite losing in the first round, Coughlin received a one-year contract extention, to the ire of many fans.
(Note the date under the title).
In 2007, after an 0-2 start, the Giants went 13-4 for the rest of the season, earning a playoff berth and defeated the Cowboys in the division title game after they were swept by them in the regular season. This led to an epic showdown between the Giants and Packers in the NFC Championship game, which ended on a Lawrence Tynes field goal in overtime, (still one of my favorite games!)
(Sorry to those of you who aren't Joe Buck Fans)
In one of the best Superbowls of all-time, Coughlin's Giants defeated the 18-0 Patriots, and he was given a four-year contract extension.
Although they haven't made the playoffs since, it isn't all his fault. The failed out-of-bounds punt, while not a great call, could have worked if done by current P Steve Weatherford, and the current team could still make the playoffs if they sweep the Dallas Cowboys in the season series.
In my opinion, Coughlin has been the best Giants coach since Bill Parcells (under whom Coughlin served as Wide Receivers coach during their Superbowl XXV victory run).
If anyone should be fired, Perry Fewell and Kevin Gilbride are higher on my list, and that is before you get to the players.
Their are 32 head coaches in the NFL, but only a select few are elite coaches, (Belicheat and Tomlin are a few others that certainly come to mind). Coughlin, though he sometimes may not be treated like an elite coach by the media and some of the fans, certainly belongs in that group.
Monday, November 28, 2011
You May Be Right...
I'm going ballistic here folks. The New York Giants NEED a MAJOR shake up, and fast.
The special teams are fine as is with Tynes, Weatherford, and Thomas.
The offense could use some new faces:
Eli Manning and David Carr are safe. The quarterback play has been consistant thusfar in 2011.
The running game might be an issue, though.
Ahmad Bradshaw, when healthy, is one of the better runningbacks in the league, and recently signed a new contract. Brandon Jacobs, however, is likely in his final year as a Giant with his play not being as well as it should and his mouth running off about his contract status. Da'Rel Scott may see his playing time increase more in the coming weeks.
And Kevin Gilbride might not be safe if the offense doesn't step up NOW!
The defense might be an issue. Perry Fewell has come under my wrath recently for the defense's play. The Cornerback position needs a mix-up.
With Prince Amukamara filling in admirably for the injured Terrell Thomas thusfar, Aaron Ross is likely to see his Giants career come to a long awaited end after the season.
The linebacking core has preformed well in 2011, and that will spell trouble for MLB Jonathan Goff, who after the season is a free agent.
Deon Grant could possibly be replaced at FS permenantly by Antrel Rolle.
I know that the team as it is now can win, but a collapse WILL mean MAJOR changes to the team.
The special teams are fine as is with Tynes, Weatherford, and Thomas.
The offense could use some new faces:
Eli Manning and David Carr are safe. The quarterback play has been consistant thusfar in 2011.
The running game might be an issue, though.
Ahmad Bradshaw, when healthy, is one of the better runningbacks in the league, and recently signed a new contract. Brandon Jacobs, however, is likely in his final year as a Giant with his play not being as well as it should and his mouth running off about his contract status. Da'Rel Scott may see his playing time increase more in the coming weeks.
And Kevin Gilbride might not be safe if the offense doesn't step up NOW!
The defense might be an issue. Perry Fewell has come under my wrath recently for the defense's play. The Cornerback position needs a mix-up.
With Prince Amukamara filling in admirably for the injured Terrell Thomas thusfar, Aaron Ross is likely to see his Giants career come to a long awaited end after the season.
The linebacking core has preformed well in 2011, and that will spell trouble for MLB Jonathan Goff, who after the season is a free agent.
Deon Grant could possibly be replaced at FS permenantly by Antrel Rolle.
I know that the team as it is now can win, but a collapse WILL mean MAJOR changes to the team.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
The Giants Aren't Collapsing!
The New York Giants aren't going to collapse this year.
At least that's what I feel, and here is why.
For the past two years, the Giants have gotten off to hot starts, then faded down the stretch. With their loss last week, people have begun to herald their "inevitable" collapse.
But that's inaccurate.
I am going to give you some players for the Giants in 2010 and their ages.
Shaun O'Hara, 33
Rich Seubert, 29
Madison Hedgecock, 29
Matt Dodge, 23
Keith Bulluck, 34
Jim Sorgi, 30 (on IR all year, so Manning had no proven backup)
Can you find them now?
Exactly.
The Giants have replaced the aging and injury-prone players (and Matt Dodge) with better, younger, and (in some cases) more durable ones.
It now reads:
David Baas, 30
Kevin Boothe, 28
Henry Hynoski, 22
Steve Weatherford, 28
Mark Herzlich, 24
David Carr, 32
Now, I do have a soft spot in my heart for old athletes, but only those who can still perform at a good level (The Omar Vizquels and Mark Brunells not the Freddy Garcias and Chad Penningtons), and most of the above were the latter, too injury prone to be effective enough to win.
So once again, don't rule the Giants out yet.
At least that's what I feel, and here is why.
For the past two years, the Giants have gotten off to hot starts, then faded down the stretch. With their loss last week, people have begun to herald their "inevitable" collapse.
But that's inaccurate.
I am going to give you some players for the Giants in 2010 and their ages.
Shaun O'Hara, 33
Rich Seubert, 29
Madison Hedgecock, 29
Matt Dodge, 23
Keith Bulluck, 34
Jim Sorgi, 30 (on IR all year, so Manning had no proven backup)
Can you find them now?
Exactly.
The Giants have replaced the aging and injury-prone players (and Matt Dodge) with better, younger, and (in some cases) more durable ones.
It now reads:
David Baas, 30
Kevin Boothe, 28
Henry Hynoski, 22
Steve Weatherford, 28
Mark Herzlich, 24
David Carr, 32
Now, I do have a soft spot in my heart for old athletes, but only those who can still perform at a good level (The Omar Vizquels and Mark Brunells not the Freddy Garcias and Chad Penningtons), and most of the above were the latter, too injury prone to be effective enough to win.
So once again, don't rule the Giants out yet.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
NFL Week 11
Jets vs. Broncos
On Thursday, the Jets faced the Broncos in what was a pathetic game.
First Quarter
The game was held scoreless until late in the third quarter when Matt Prater made a 37 yard field goal. 3-0 Broncos.
After a series of incompletions, Nick Folk missed a 52 yard field goal and Denver had the ball.
With just under a minute, Willis McGahee ran for a loss of 3 yards. Calvin Pace then forced a fumble and Bart Scott returned it for 9 yards, followed by a 6 yard pass to RB Joe McKnight.
Second Quarter
A long drive mixed with passing and running plays ended on a Nick Folk 21 yard field goal. Game tied at 3.
The Broncos ran a few plays before handing the ball to Tim Tebow. He threw one pass before they punted for 29 yards. After a few long drives, Nick Folk missed a 61 yarder as time expired.
Halftime
Third Quarter
Mark Sanchez throws a 30 yard pass to Plaxico Burress, and then McKnight ran for 10 yards. Mark Sanchez then threw an incomplete pass for Plaxico and Andre Goodman was penalized for illegal contact.
After a series of pass plays, Bilal Powell rushed for no gain but Matt Slauson recovered a fumble and scored a touchdown, and Folk's extra point was good. 10-3 Jets.
Denver tried a series of pass plays that failed but with 4:30 left, Sanchez threw an interception returned for a touchdown and it was 10-10 Denver.
4th Quarter
Nick Folk makes a 45 yarder, 13-10.
That was all until the last minute.
Tim Tebow rushed 20 yards for a touchdown. 17-13 Broncos.
That was the game.
Bills at Dolphins
The Bills got up early and never scored again.
K Dave Rayner, filling in for Lindell, kicked a 30 yarder, 3-0 Bills.
Matt Moore to Facado for a TD, 7-3.
Reggie Bush TD. 14-3.
Second Quarter
Moore threw an TD, 21-3.
Moore to Bess, TD. 28-3.
Finally, Dan Rayner made a field goal, 28-6.
Third Quarter
Brian Moorman had a punt blocked and returned for a TD. 35-6.
Kelvin Sheppard got a safety, 35-8. That was the game.
Giants vs. Eagles
The first scoring play was a field goal by the Eagles in the second quarter.
Vince Young threw a 14 yarder to former Giant Steve Smith 10-0.
At the end of the quarter, Tynes made a 48 yard field goal. 10-3.
The next scoring was a 24 yard TD by Manning to Cruz to tie it at 10.
With under 3 minutes, Young threw an 8 yard pass to Cooper. 17-10 Eagles.
Then the Giants were penalized for intentional grounding. Eli Manning threw a pass to Victor Cruz. LeSean McCoy gained huge yardage and the game was over.
Then they turned it over, and the game was over.
On Thursday, the Jets faced the Broncos in what was a pathetic game.
First Quarter
The game was held scoreless until late in the third quarter when Matt Prater made a 37 yard field goal. 3-0 Broncos.
After a series of incompletions, Nick Folk missed a 52 yard field goal and Denver had the ball.
With just under a minute, Willis McGahee ran for a loss of 3 yards. Calvin Pace then forced a fumble and Bart Scott returned it for 9 yards, followed by a 6 yard pass to RB Joe McKnight.
Second Quarter
A long drive mixed with passing and running plays ended on a Nick Folk 21 yard field goal. Game tied at 3.
The Broncos ran a few plays before handing the ball to Tim Tebow. He threw one pass before they punted for 29 yards. After a few long drives, Nick Folk missed a 61 yarder as time expired.
Halftime
Third Quarter
Mark Sanchez throws a 30 yard pass to Plaxico Burress, and then McKnight ran for 10 yards. Mark Sanchez then threw an incomplete pass for Plaxico and Andre Goodman was penalized for illegal contact.
After a series of pass plays, Bilal Powell rushed for no gain but Matt Slauson recovered a fumble and scored a touchdown, and Folk's extra point was good. 10-3 Jets.
Denver tried a series of pass plays that failed but with 4:30 left, Sanchez threw an interception returned for a touchdown and it was 10-10 Denver.
4th Quarter
Nick Folk makes a 45 yarder, 13-10.
That was all until the last minute.
Tim Tebow rushed 20 yards for a touchdown. 17-13 Broncos.
That was the game.
Bills at Dolphins
The Bills got up early and never scored again.
K Dave Rayner, filling in for Lindell, kicked a 30 yarder, 3-0 Bills.
Matt Moore to Facado for a TD, 7-3.
Reggie Bush TD. 14-3.
Second Quarter
Moore threw an TD, 21-3.
Moore to Bess, TD. 28-3.
Finally, Dan Rayner made a field goal, 28-6.
Third Quarter
Brian Moorman had a punt blocked and returned for a TD. 35-6.
Kelvin Sheppard got a safety, 35-8. That was the game.
Giants vs. Eagles
The first scoring play was a field goal by the Eagles in the second quarter.
Vince Young threw a 14 yarder to former Giant Steve Smith 10-0.
At the end of the quarter, Tynes made a 48 yard field goal. 10-3.
The next scoring was a 24 yard TD by Manning to Cruz to tie it at 10.
With under 3 minutes, Young threw an 8 yard pass to Cooper. 17-10 Eagles.
Then the Giants were penalized for intentional grounding. Eli Manning threw a pass to Victor Cruz. LeSean McCoy gained huge yardage and the game was over.
Then they turned it over, and the game was over.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Week 10
Note: This is the beginning of a series of articles on the New York Football teams (kind of late, no!)
New York Giants @ San Francisco 49ers
A heartbreaking loss by the Giants to a team that they could have beaten. A long drive to start the game which ended with a Lawrence Tynes 23 Yard field goal.
But the Niners answered right back with a 36 yarder by David Akers. Game tied at 3.
At the start of the second quarter, Eli Manning and the Giants ran a mix of running and passing plays that ended with another Tynes field goal, this one a 25 yarder to put the Giants ahead 6-3.
And...
The Niners returned with a 52 yard field goal by David Akers to tie the game at 6.
Then Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman called for an onside kick recovered by the Niners. After this, Eli Manning threw a pass intercepted by Carlos Rogers which seemed (to me) a critical mistake.
It turned out not so big.
Corey Webster returned the favor by intercepting Alex Smith and returning it for 6 yards, and Manning threw 2 short passes to RB DJ Ware, who was filling in for the injured Ahmad Bradshaw, and thus ended the first half.
Third Quarter
A long drive by the 49ers ends in a 28 yarder by Akers. 12-6 Niners.
Then it got rolling.
Eli Manning throws a 13 yard touchdown to Mario Manningham and Lawrence Tynes extra point is good to put the Giants ahead 13-12.
Fourth Quarter
Alex Smith throws a pass to TE Vernon Davis for a 31 yard touchdown, followed by a 2-point conversion to WR Michael Crabtree. Niners ahead 20-13.
RB Kendall Hunter rushed for a 17 yard touchdown and Akers' extra point was good. 27-13 Niners.
Eli and Big Blue came back with a 32 yard touchdown pass to Hakeem Nicks and Tynes' extra point was good. It seemed like they were coming back, 27-20 Niners.
The comeback never happened.
A number of incompletions by Manning, who just couldn't sprinkle his fourth-quarter magic today, killed the Giants chances for a comeback.
With the loss, Big Blue fell to 6-3 while the Niners improved to 8-1.
On to Buffalo.
Tony Romo and the Cowboys jumped out to an early lead and never gave it back.
A first quarter touchdown to WR Dez Bryant followed by an extra point by Dan Bailey made it 7-0 Cowboys.
Ryan Fitzpatrick was then sacked for -10 yards, which led to a 52-yard punt by Brian Moorman which was caught by Akwasi Owusu-Ansah. Leading to an illegal block penalty on Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick costing them 10 yards. The Cowboys, however, were able to retain posesion of the ball long enough for Romo to throw a 5 yard touchdown to WR Laurent Robinson followed by an extra point by K Dan Bailey. 14-0 Cowboys.
Tony Romo then threw a touchdown to WR Laurent Robinson and an extra point to make it 21-0.
But the Bills got back, with QB Ryan Fitzpatrick throwing a 3 yard TD pass to David Nelson with K Dave Rayner's extra point good. 21-7.
With 1 minute left in the half, RB DeMarco Murray rushed for a 1-yard TD followed by a Bailey extra point. 28-7 Dallas.
At the start of the third quarter, both teams played good defense but Dan Bailey again made a field goal, (this one for 45 yards). 31-2 Cowboys.
With 19 second to go, Bailey made a 36 yarder, and it was 34-7 Cowboys.
Fourth Quarter
ALL COWBOYS
With 5:15 left, Bailey made another field goal to make it 37-7, followed by a Fitzpatrick interception by Terrencxe Newman for a touchdown and Bailey point is good. 44-7 'Boys.
By this point, Dallas pulled QB Tony Romo out and replaced him with Jon Kitna just to rest him., and the Bills suffered a HUMILIATING defeat by the Cowgirls.
New York Giants @ San Francisco 49ers
A heartbreaking loss by the Giants to a team that they could have beaten. A long drive to start the game which ended with a Lawrence Tynes 23 Yard field goal.
But the Niners answered right back with a 36 yarder by David Akers. Game tied at 3.
At the start of the second quarter, Eli Manning and the Giants ran a mix of running and passing plays that ended with another Tynes field goal, this one a 25 yarder to put the Giants ahead 6-3.
And...
The Niners returned with a 52 yard field goal by David Akers to tie the game at 6.
Then Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman called for an onside kick recovered by the Niners. After this, Eli Manning threw a pass intercepted by Carlos Rogers which seemed (to me) a critical mistake.
It turned out not so big.
Corey Webster returned the favor by intercepting Alex Smith and returning it for 6 yards, and Manning threw 2 short passes to RB DJ Ware, who was filling in for the injured Ahmad Bradshaw, and thus ended the first half.
Third Quarter
A long drive by the 49ers ends in a 28 yarder by Akers. 12-6 Niners.
Then it got rolling.
Eli Manning throws a 13 yard touchdown to Mario Manningham and Lawrence Tynes extra point is good to put the Giants ahead 13-12.
Fourth Quarter
Alex Smith throws a pass to TE Vernon Davis for a 31 yard touchdown, followed by a 2-point conversion to WR Michael Crabtree. Niners ahead 20-13.
RB Kendall Hunter rushed for a 17 yard touchdown and Akers' extra point was good. 27-13 Niners.
Eli and Big Blue came back with a 32 yard touchdown pass to Hakeem Nicks and Tynes' extra point was good. It seemed like they were coming back, 27-20 Niners.
The comeback never happened.
A number of incompletions by Manning, who just couldn't sprinkle his fourth-quarter magic today, killed the Giants chances for a comeback.
With the loss, Big Blue fell to 6-3 while the Niners improved to 8-1.
On to Buffalo.
Tony Romo and the Cowboys jumped out to an early lead and never gave it back.
A first quarter touchdown to WR Dez Bryant followed by an extra point by Dan Bailey made it 7-0 Cowboys.
Ryan Fitzpatrick was then sacked for -10 yards, which led to a 52-yard punt by Brian Moorman which was caught by Akwasi Owusu-Ansah. Leading to an illegal block penalty on Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick costing them 10 yards. The Cowboys, however, were able to retain posesion of the ball long enough for Romo to throw a 5 yard touchdown to WR Laurent Robinson followed by an extra point by K Dan Bailey. 14-0 Cowboys.
Tony Romo then threw a touchdown to WR Laurent Robinson and an extra point to make it 21-0.
But the Bills got back, with QB Ryan Fitzpatrick throwing a 3 yard TD pass to David Nelson with K Dave Rayner's extra point good. 21-7.
With 1 minute left in the half, RB DeMarco Murray rushed for a 1-yard TD followed by a Bailey extra point. 28-7 Dallas.
At the start of the third quarter, both teams played good defense but Dan Bailey again made a field goal, (this one for 45 yards). 31-2 Cowboys.
With 19 second to go, Bailey made a 36 yarder, and it was 34-7 Cowboys.
Fourth Quarter
ALL COWBOYS
With 5:15 left, Bailey made another field goal to make it 37-7, followed by a Fitzpatrick interception by Terrencxe Newman for a touchdown and Bailey point is good. 44-7 'Boys.
By this point, Dallas pulled QB Tony Romo out and replaced him with Jon Kitna just to rest him., and the Bills suffered a HUMILIATING defeat by the Cowgirls.
Friday, November 4, 2011
All Hail, the New York Giants!
The Giants are in first place in the NFC East.
That is correct.
With the Eagles failing to be the "Dream Team" that everyone, (that is, except myself), thought they would be, the Redskins hitting a skid, and the Cowboys being themselves, the Giants are on top of the division.
With Eli Manning putting together a pro-bowl calliber season, the special teams being tremendously improved, and the defense, while not spectacular, getting it done, this team can be playoff bound. We'll just have to wait and see if they can build a lead and avoid a late-season collapse like in 2010.
While they may ALMOST lose games against bad teams, bounce throws off of receivers, and call some odd plays, the Giants are still winning.
And having a coach like Coughlin helps quite a bit.
Image courtesy of http://digitalgroup.info/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/tom-coughlin.jpg
Therefore, I feel it is high time we apologize for ruling the Giants out of it before it started, accept that Eli Manning is a better quarterback this year, and give credit to Tom Coughlin, where it is well overdue.
That is correct.
With the Eagles failing to be the "Dream Team" that everyone, (that is, except myself), thought they would be, the Redskins hitting a skid, and the Cowboys being themselves, the Giants are on top of the division.
With Eli Manning putting together a pro-bowl calliber season, the special teams being tremendously improved, and the defense, while not spectacular, getting it done, this team can be playoff bound. We'll just have to wait and see if they can build a lead and avoid a late-season collapse like in 2010.
While they may ALMOST lose games against bad teams, bounce throws off of receivers, and call some odd plays, the Giants are still winning.
And having a coach like Coughlin helps quite a bit.
Image courtesy of http://digitalgroup.info/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/tom-coughlin.jpg
Therefore, I feel it is high time we apologize for ruling the Giants out of it before it started, accept that Eli Manning is a better quarterback this year, and give credit to Tom Coughlin, where it is well overdue.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Colts place Collins on IR!
Its official. Yesterday the Indianapolis Colts placed former Giants QB Kerry Collins on injured reserve with a concussion, ending his season and likely his career.
The 39-year-old Collins was signed to a 2 year, $14,000,000 contract in August to be Peyton Manning's backup. After Manning was unable to begin the season, Collins was elevated to starter.
Lets look at some of his career stats (198 games) courtesy of NFL.com:
3,487/6,261 (completions/attempts)
55.7 completion percentage
40,922 total yards
208 TD
73.8 QB rating
Versus Peyton Manning's (208 games):
4,682/7,210 (completions/attempts)
64.9 Completion percentage
54,828 total yards
399 TD
94.9 QB rating
While there is no question that Peyton is the better quarterback of the two, maybe the best of his generation (although I am more Favre-biased), Kerry Collins has, in my opinion, flown under the radar because of the Brett Favres, Peyton Mannings, and Tom Bradys around during his time. This is why, in my opinion, he belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. From what I saw in him during his time with the Giants, Raiders, Titans, and (to a much-lesser extent, Colts), Kerry Collins is a Hall of Famer.
The 39-year-old Collins was signed to a 2 year, $14,000,000 contract in August to be Peyton Manning's backup. After Manning was unable to begin the season, Collins was elevated to starter.
Collins as a New York Giant...good times! Image courtesy of http://www.profootballhof.com/photos/651/2009/1/14/
I can honestly say that I am very disappointed. As a Giants fan myself, I was looking forward to seeing Collins play this season. This saddens me as it will almost certainly be the end for Collins and he will be cut when the season ends, especially if the Colts draft Andrew Luck and with Curtis Painter also on the roster to back up Manning. Rest assured he will be missed and I feel strongly that he will make the Hall of Fame someday.Lets look at some of his career stats (198 games) courtesy of NFL.com:
3,487/6,261 (completions/attempts)
55.7 completion percentage
40,922 total yards
208 TD
73.8 QB rating
Versus Peyton Manning's (208 games):
4,682/7,210 (completions/attempts)
64.9 Completion percentage
54,828 total yards
399 TD
94.9 QB rating
While there is no question that Peyton is the better quarterback of the two, maybe the best of his generation (although I am more Favre-biased), Kerry Collins has, in my opinion, flown under the radar because of the Brett Favres, Peyton Mannings, and Tom Bradys around during his time. This is why, in my opinion, he belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. From what I saw in him during his time with the Giants, Raiders, Titans, and (to a much-lesser extent, Colts), Kerry Collins is a Hall of Famer.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Why the Giants will surprise you this season.
A lot has been made of the Giants injury situation this season. But they are in better hands than you may think.
I believe Jonathan Goff, a middle linebacker, was never spectacular to begin with. He is a decent player, but not a huge loss.
Domenik Hixon will be a big loss without Steve Smith. Look for Victor Cruz to have a good year.
The main problem this year, will be Conerbacks. With Prince Amukamara out until October and Terrell Thomas out for the year. Look for an offseason pickup or rookie to step up.
I believe Jonathan Goff, a middle linebacker, was never spectacular to begin with. He is a decent player, but not a huge loss.
Domenik Hixon will be a big loss without Steve Smith. Look for Victor Cruz to have a good year.
The main problem this year, will be Conerbacks. With Prince Amukamara out until October and Terrell Thomas out for the year. Look for an offseason pickup or rookie to step up.
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