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Pierce Out For Season, May Be Done As Giant

By Rich Resch on Nov 30, 2009, 6:42 pm

According to Ralph Vacchiano of the NY Daily News, the Giants have placed middle linebacker Antonio Pierce on the IR, ending his season. This is not a huge surprise, given his injury (bulging disc in his neck). Still, Pierce was shocked by the news. Vacchiano also states that the Giants hope former fifth round pick [...]

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Read: Somewhat good News on the Eli Front

By Jon Schneider on Nov 30, 2009, 2:37 pm

In a report on ESPN.com, Eli Manning said that the stress reaction in his right foot is something he is not “overly concerned with.” Among other things Eli said the injury doesn’t bother him and that he doesn’t think about it. No official report is out yet, but I’d expect Eli to be ready to [...]

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Boneheaded Recap: Week 12!

By Rich Resch on Nov 30, 2009, 2:35 pm

How many times in one year can I say “this is the worst I’ve seen the Giants look in years.” Apparently at least four times. The Giants continued their mid-season swoon, and have now dropped five of their last six. There’s really not much good to say about last week’s game, so I’ll just say [...]

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Read: Hittin’ The Links and Encouraging Optimism.

By Jon Schneider on Nov 30, 2009, 2:06 pm

In a report from Paul Schwartz of the New York Post, Dr. Lance Greiff, a podiatrist in Great Neck, NY takes a look at the stress reaction in Eli Manning‘s foot from a doctor’s perspective. On NewJersey.com, read about the need for more sidewalks in New Jersey…especially at Giants Stadium. From Cowboysblog.dallasnews.com, reporter Gerry Fraley [...]

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Read: Hittin’ The Links

By Jon Schneider on Nov 29, 2009, 9:03 pm

For a pessimistic view on what the Giants season is shaking out to be, feel free to read Dan Graziano’s column on SNY.tv For an optimistic view (one which I’d prefer), look no further than one post down to fellow writer David Jacks’ post. On ESPN.com, check out Tom Coughlin’s coach rank this week, which [...]

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Eagles’ Late Rally Tops ‘Skins

By John Fennelly on Nov 29, 2009, 4:39 pm

Win 27-24 With 11 Unanswered 4th Qtr Points For the second consecutive week, the Washington Redskins could not close the deal on a division opponent. Last week, they lost in the final minutes in Dallas, 7-6 and today in Philadelphia they allowed the Eagles to rally and beat them with a touchdown, a two-point conversion [...]

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Half Glass full-Shawshank Style

By David Jacks on Nov 29, 2009, 2:29 pm

While fellow writer John Fennelly takes you down a half glass empty path, and then slaps your face and tells you to have a good sunday, I’m going give you the opposite, HOPE. Lets face it the NFC east just isn’t that good, in fact while  I’m writing this post the Eagles are losing to [...]

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Feelin’ Kinda Sunday

By John Fennelly on Nov 29, 2009, 12:05 pm

No Game Today Means No Pressure – For Now The Giants can’t ruin this sunny Sunday for their fans. They’re off!  I know, that’s no consolation for having ruined everyone’s Thanksgiving. I, like many, are trying to stay optimistic but that is becoming a more and more arduous task with each passing week.  With five [...]

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Read: Eli’s Foot Aggravated

By Jon Schneider on Nov 29, 2009, 11:35 am

In a report from Adam Schefter on ESPN.com, Eli Manning may have a bit more than plantar fasciitis to worry about in regards to his right foot. According to multiple sources, Manning has aggravated the foot and has developed a stress reaction in the cuboid bone which makes Eli susceptible to a stress fracture. In [...]

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Read: Hittin’ The Links

By Jon Schneider on Nov 28, 2009, 6:43 pm

For a look back at Matt Millen’s commentating prowess, check out this article on nydailynews.com On The New York TImes’ Fifth Down blog, Tom Monkovic takes a look at a few different opinions regarding the Gmen and their ground attack. Jay Greenberg of the New York Post questions the reasons for keeping first year D-coordinator [...]

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