You can’t blame Giants fans for fearing the worst. After watching their team blow numerous chances to put Philadelphia away, including an awful turnover late in the fourth quarter, the thought that David Akers would make a 57-yard field goal was not a stretch. But, while Akers’ kick had plenty of length, it was a little bit too far to the right, clanging off the upright and the Giants escaped from Philadelphia with a 16-13...
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Last Night's Action: The Perfect Cure For A Losing Streak
Miami 75 Knicks 72: April 13th was the last time the Miami Heat won a game. From that date they lost their final two regular season games, got swept out of the playoffs, lost every exhibition game they played this preseason and opened the 2007-08 campaign 0-5. All it took to wipe out nearly seven months of losing was a game with the Knicks. Sure, New York didn’t have Zach Randolph, but they didn’t need...
Mangini, Jets Deal With Greater Expectations
Life's easier the lower you keep everyone's expectations. Bill Waterson once had Calvin impart that wisdom in the comic strip, and the Jets are about to find that out as well. Last year, Coach Eric Mangini worked wonders to get the team into the playoffs and created a situation where media and fans will be looking for more. Don't be surprised if the team doesn't improve upon last year's results.
Big Game In Big D
The Giants head into Dallas tonight for what should be a great football game. Both teams are only 3-2, but with Philadelphia and Washington stumbling these two teams are the best of the NFC East. If New York can win, they will improve their division record to 3-0, which could be important in tiebreakers down the road.
Division Champs!
Once again Tiki Barber led the Giants to a victory. Tiki ran for a 95-yard touchdown in the first quarter and a total of 203 yards in the game as the Giants beat Oakland 30-21 Saturday. Barber’s performance capped off an amazing season where he finished with 2,390 yards rushing and receiving, the second highest total in NFL history.
Giants-Raiders Preview
They are battered and bruised and will be without their starting tight end, but they should still find a way to beat the Raiders. After all, this game means everything to the Giants and very little to Oakland. If they win they clinch the NFC East and a home playoff game. If they lose, they are probably the sixth seed and head out on the road for what should be a quick exit from the playoffs.
Tiki Time
He may not have won a Super Bowl, but it is time to recognize Tiki Barber as the greatest offensive player the Giants have ever had. Saturday was just another example of his ability to take the entire offense into his hands and lead the Giants to victory. He was held to only 13 yards on his first 10 carries, but the Giants stuck with him and by the time it was over Tiki had rushed for two touchdowns and 220 yards in the Giants 27-17 victory.
Giants-Cowboys Preview
It has been fifteen years since he was carried off the field in Tampa after Scott Norwood’s kick sailed to the right. Eventhough he has coached against them multiple times from three different sidelines, the Giants have never faced Bill Parcells with this much on the line. The winner of this game takes control of the NFC East and a shot at a home playoff game. The loser will face a tough road to make the playoffs as a wild card team.
Now Comes the Hard Part
After ten games the Giants are tied with Dallas for first place in the NFC East with a 7-3 record. When the season started, even the most optimistic fan would have been hard pressed to envision this, but now that the playoffs are in reach expectations have grown.
Winning for "The Duke"
The Giants played their first game ever without Wellington Mara as a member of the team and provided a reminder of the ingredients that made them great through the years, a suffocating defense and a punishing running game that led to a 36-0 victory over the Washington Redskins.
Warner Joins Big Blue
This morning, a groggy Gothamist saw an interview that Warner had with the NFL Network where he said that it's great coming to a team with "so many weapons." Correct us if we're wrong, but didn't you just play for the "Greatest show on turf"? As much as we would like to think so, Gothamist doesn't think that Tiki, Ike, Jeremy, and Amani are the same.

