Worst Home Loss In Years Turns Farewell Into a Dud
They saved the worst for last.
The 32-point drubbing the Giants absorbed today at the Meadowlands was their third-worst defeat in the 34-year history of Giants Stadium. That hasn’t been confirmed to me as of yet, but who really cares?
The Giants got whupped at every twist and turn by a very mediocre Carolina club that had nothing to play for but pride. That could not be said of the Giants, who came into the game with playoff aspirations and left with absolutely nothing to be proud of.
They had no fire – again – and were out-hustled and out-executed in a most pedestrian effort that sent most of the customers home much earlier than expected.
The defense registered another listless showing, allowing an opponent a 200-yard rushing performance for the first time in three decades. They could not make a stop on third down when it counted, missing tackles that would make a Pop Warner-level coach cringe.
On offense, they did not hang onto the football in key situations and barely protected quarterback Eli Manning exposing him to the Carolina pass rush.
The debacle is sure to mean the end of any playoff chances, as it would require the Cowboys to lose twice and the Giants to win in Minnesota next week.
It also promises to bring major changes to both the coaching staff and roster for 2010. DC Bill Sheridan is the likeliest casualty. DE Osi Umenyiora commented that he may be gone as well.
This season has been a huge disappointment for Giant fans. The year began with a five-game win streak, which served as an elixir for the bitter loss to Philadelphia in last year’s NFC Divisional Playoffs.
But that petered out by Week Six, (the Giants have gone 3-7 since) and they have unraveled in the ugliest of fashions. The team’s staple unit – the defense – has been an embarrassment, allowing over 25 points per game – the third highest in team history.
With one game remaining, the Giants are only 17 points away from surrendering 400 or more points in a season. The last time that happened was 1980.
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Per Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, the worst lost at home for the Giants was a 35-0 game against the Cowboys in the mid 90′s.
Not that it matters.
I thought as much…that was the Deion game…..this one was as bad as it gets though
They had everything to play for and dropped dead on arrival
I have never been more ashamed to be a Giants fan.
That’s really all I have to say on the matter.
unreal…. break out the chopping block, heads are gonna fall.
What exactly did Osi say?
Because of his reduced role, he has a feeling the Giants are looking to dump him
Officially eliminated…does this mean we might actually get to see what Barden has to offer next week?? Probably not, but it should…
Who knows….what a horror this season has become