In 2003 it was a 27-7 loss to the Falcons that started an eight-game losing streak and as the team quit down the stretch it became apparent that Jim Fassel had to be fired. With yesterday’s 30-7 loss to the Saints, their sixth loss in seven games, it has become apparent that Tom Coughlin has to be fired. more ›

Thus far, Tiki Barber has been holding on to the ball and leads the N.F.C. in rushing, but another intriguing story has been the play of god loving and grocery bagging quarterback Kurt Warner. Warner has completed almost 65 percent of his passes and has thrown only one interception in 147 attempts. Although he’s thrown only three touchdowns, his consistency along with the strong play of the offensive line (Chris Snee turned out to be a stud) and the defense has this team winning games. Also look for Gothamist favorite Jamaar Taylor to get some burn for the injured Tim Carter. more ›

It's established that the Giants' tight end (ha ha ha) Jeremy Shockey is a big dumb oaf, not to mention being so five years ago (Homo? Who uses that anymore in a non-ironic sense? And dude, you're in professional sports, naked in locker room with men, squeezing each other's asses on the playing field...hey, that's the ticket - maybe Shockey was using homo in a complimentary way, "Hey, that Parcells is a great guy, what a homo!" Okay, maybe not.). Giants coach Jim Fassel does not know what to do with Shockey, as Fassel thinks Shockey is just a big dumb kid. But he'd like Shockey to shut up. Gothamist is divided: Shockey is clearly stupid, but he's such a train wreck, it's almost fascinating to see what else he'll say. He's all the reasons why professional sports may be doomed: Ignorance, stupid bravado, arrogance. The Daily News reported a Maxim interview that makes us wonder if Shockey even has a manager or agent: more ›