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I was just starting to get over the shock, for lack of a better word, of going TO the SuperBowl when SHAZAM! now I'm flying on the cloud of WINNING the SuperBowl.

I would really just like to take a second and let my boys know just how proud I am of them. It's not always easy being a Giants fan (especially since, with the way they like to end games, I'm sure they're trying to kill me for some reason), but, good or bad, it always a pleasure.

To you, Mr. Tyree... I told you at your first camp that I expected great things from you, and you've more than delivered with your beast-like way on special teams, but, hot damn. Looks like I was right. I still don't know how the hell you came down with that ball on your head while Harrison was trying to damn near rape you.

And you, my defense... I guess you guys didn't get the memo that Brady "can't be touched". (5 sacks on him which hasn't happened since 2003, or so?) Brady spent more time on his back than a bargain basement Las Vegas hooker. I'm especially proud of you guys. With all the injuries, and switches, it never slowed you down a step. You guys came on fire in week three and never stopped laying punishment on those who had the misfortune to come against you.

Chief Osi, you using Brady's head to push yourself off the ground cracked me the fuck up. You may have blown me off at camp (not that I hold a grudge or anything), but, I thank God you're with us and not against us. Yes, Mike, we want ONE MORE YEAR... at least. Old, my ass. Call me a homer, but, I'd still take you over any DE in the league. Justin, my my my, something tells me we'll be screaming your name for years to come.

Onto my offense... Amani, I've been singing your praises, and slammin' all who think differently, all season. I've always said you were an integral part of our offense. Even when you're having a "quiet game" you come through when we need you. Plax, I dunno what Pittsburgh was crying about. You have yet to let me down. Even banged up you deliver, in spectacular ways, and not one day has gone by that I've regretted you coming to NY.

And last, but, certainly not least, our MVP, Mr. Manning... I've never shied away from admitting I was not pleased when the infamous trade went down and there have been times where you've frustrated me to the point where I wanted to rip my fucking hair out, but, I've always held true to the belief that with enough time, and experience, for you to truly feel like the leader of the offense, that you would prove yourself to do great things. Hopefully, that shiny new ring will give you a reprieve from the naysayers... at least for the first couple of weeks next season.

Let them talk about your "aw shucks" demeanor, if that's all they got. I guess some would prefer the New York flamboyance of a Joe Namath, but, I'd much rather not worry about seeing you try to give the Suzy Kolbers of the world sloppy, drunken kisses 20 years from now. Or being a hothead who makes headlines for screaming at your receiving corps on national TV. "Aw shucks" works just fine for me.

I'd love to run down the full roster, and coaching staff, and give everyone their due personally, but, time is short and my fingers are starting to cramp. (And besides, I'll need something to write about in the off season.) So, let me just finish by saying, once again, how proud I am of my boys in blue.

Enjoy your glory, and all that comes with it, for you surely deserve every bit of it.

And the wait has become damn near unbearable. I feel like I'm jumping out of my skin. I wish I could just go to sleep and wake up tomorrow, five minutes before kickoff. Ok- maybe a half hour so I could at least take a shower and get my game gear on.

Up until two days ago, I was ready to never turn my TV on again until Feb. 3rd. I just couldn't take all the knob-slobbin' over the Patriots that was rampaging throughout the media. You'd almost think they forgot another team was playing in the game.

Now, I don't mind people doubting my Giants. In fact, as most of you know, who read my erratic, psychotic ramblings, that I prefer it. I'm inclined to believe that my boys prefer it, as well. Let's face it the more they say we can't do it, the better we DO do it.

So, back to two days ago... That's when I was ready to never turn my TV on again, until Feb. 3rd, because all of a sudden a shitload of people came out of the woodwork to either say they thought the Giants were going to win, or they wanted the Giants to win.

Wait a minute... not only are we being given some credit, but, journalists and players, from other teams, are pulling for us? What is this? The fucking Twilight Zone?

As soon as I can stop bouncing up and down, and maybe start breathing again, I will write up my full blog, but for right now I just needed to say:

CONGRATULATIONS TO MY N.Y. GIANTS on their victory in Green Bay, aka icy Hell, tonight!

I would have never thought it would end up being Tynes that sent us to the Super Bowl - after his 2 missed FGs, especially - but, all is forgiven when you nail a 47 yarder that wins the NFC championship! So, good job, Lawrence Tynes!

Wow, what a game! So much for Garcia "getting his hattrick" against us, or the Giants not being able to win a playoff game. (I guess that wasn't us getting our asses handed to us, only a few years ago, in SuperBowl 25.)

The only "complaint", and I use that term loosely, I have is our need to get Amani Toomer in the game sooner. Regardless of the morons, and lets face it, that's what they are, who are under the impression that Toomer is old and done, he is an integral part of our offense and always has been.

Congrats to my boy, Michael Strahan. Good game, sir. And while I'm at it... enough about not knowing if you're coming back or not next year. I don't need to wait until March for your decision. You're coming back if I have to come drag your big ass back myself.

We know you don't like training camp. None of us do. Albany absolutely sucks in August. It's hot as hell and humid to the point that you feel like you're drowning with each breath. I get it, really I do, even though I'm just sitting there, on the grass, watching you brutes bang into each other. Just be there the 10 days I am... and fake an ailment. That's what I do when I open my hotel door and almost pass out halfway to the car. It will be our little secret, ok?

Man, that was an ugly win yesterday. Don't get me wrong; I'll take a win whether it's ugly as sin or pretty.

Anyone who reads my neurotic ramblings knows I don't make excuses, but, I have to think there were some elements that added to how close that game was there, especially towards the end, when, let's face it, we should've kicked the crap out of them. The Dolphins, quite frankly, seriously suck.

The weather? Nah. Weather is weather. That atrocious field? Could be. I know it's made for playing soccer on, but, someone should have put a little more thought into that. Maybe next time they will when they remember players sliding 7 yards from point of tackle. (Although, I gotta admit: it sure as shit looked like fun.) The time difference? Wasn't it like 7am when they started? Fuck that. That's too goddamn early to be doing anything even a little strenuous. LOL

Now, it's been a long, very long, night for me, so, I will write more later. I just had to get something out that covered just how , have I mentioned UGLY, that game was.

Holy Shit! What A Game!
Sept. 30, 2007

Giants Beat Eagles 16-3!

Granted, not the most classy or professional of article titles, but.... HOLY SHIT! What a game!

We didn't just beat our hated rivals, the Eagles; we made them look like a bunch of pansies (which they are). Oh, I'm sorry, Eagles, did you want to pass the ball? NO! Run the ball? NO! I don't know if my gameday headache was caused more by my yelling or my laughing. I can't remember a game during which I laughed that much. McNabb spent enough time on his back that if he were to combine it they would amount to a nice little nap there on the turf.

12 sacks.... 12! Just one of four records matched or beaten tonight. Speaking of which, I would like to congratulate the following:

The Giants Defense for matching the league record for most sacks (12, as mentioned) in a single game AND bypassing the team record for most sacks in a game.

Michael Strahan for bypassing Lawrence Taylor's team record for most career sacks (133.5)... and, no, I won't be putting an asterisk next to the number for the supposed Favre gimme, so, screw off. Although, if Taylor asks me to mention the 9.5 sacks he had the year before they started logging sack stats, I will. Or, well, I did. Speaking of which, he was there at the game tonight and looks just fantastic. I would swear that he could throw on a jersey, go out on the field and kick some ass.

And our MVP of the night, Osi Umenyiora, for bypassing the team record for most sacks (6... yea boy!) by an individual in a single game. Unfortunately, he was one shy of the league record of 7. That's ok, though, because we play the Eagles again and he can always do it that day. Hold on a second, please... OSI! OSI! OSI!... Sorry, had to get one more chant out of my system tonight! I think I may just forgive him for blowing me off at training camp two years ago. Not that I hold grudges or anything...

The other sacks of the night were made by Mathias Kiwanuka (3) and Justin Tuck (2).

While I'm at it, I would also like to congratulate Brett Favre for bypassing Dan Marino's record for most career passing touchdowns, by 2, bringing him to 422. Mr. Favre is one of my favorite players, league-wide, and I couldn't be happier for him if he were my own quarterback. He is just amazing, even after all these years, to the point I'm starting to think he made a deal with the Devil... or is the Devil... I kid, I kid!

The only real complaint I have tonight is regarding the offense. Where were they? They'd start off these great drives and then kill them by doing something stupid; overthrown balls, an interception, dropped balls, missing catches damn near lobbed right into their hands.

I mean, it's not too much to ask for both our offense and our defense to play great on the same day, is it?

Ok- bottomline is, although we didn't win by embarrassing the Eagles enough on the scoreboard, we won. And I LOVE IT!

We Won! We Won! We Won!

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Giants beats 'Skins 24-17 in a nailbiter.

Holy hell! I was starting to think we would never get a check in the "W" column. Yea... even I have my Negative Nancy moments. I'm not proud of it.

I don't know about you, but, I would have loved to have been in the locker room, during halftime, for whatever "inspiring" speech Coughlin gave. Or whoever it was that gave it. I sure as hell know what MY speech consisted of. I wouldn't be surprised if they heard me all the way over at FedEx.

After coming out, looking like complete dogshit, for the entire first half, it seemed a whole different team walked out of the locker room. Now, that was my boys. Better late than never, right?

Look at that! Plax got rid of the grease that was on his hands! The defense remembered they played on a professional football team! Woo hoo!

No surprise in that we found a new RB to abuse the hell out of. And, lemme tell ya, I am damn proud of the way Derrick Ward has been playing. I'm also glad that Droughns had a few opportunities to make some plays, and get his named called a bit, especially since I was one of his few supporters after I saw him at camp.

I thought they were trying to kill me again, there at the end, but, I'm actually glad it came down that way. Makes the victory that much sweeter when your heart starts again and you realize you will live to see another day... and another game.

Ok- I will write more tomorrow. I am jacked up and have to try to get myself to fall asleep somehow since I need to get up at 4:30a.m.

Help.

I was actually feeling a sense of hope last night (after the dreadful first drives) until my boys started dropping like flies. As most of you already know, we lost Jennings to a ruptured achilles for the season. That really upsets me because I love him (and his grill). Demps dislocated his elbow, Smith suffered a concussion and Madison hurt his hamstring. Seemed like it all happened within mere seconds of each other although it was actually, oh, say, minutes.

I almost take it personally since I was talking, to my dog, but, I digress, about how impressed I was with their play up until that point. I cannot tell you how glad I didn't audibly praise Ward because I'm positive he would have suffered something painful within moments.

Note to Strahan: Enough already with the bullshit. I know you're playing this season; you know you're playing this season. Get your ass in gear because we need you.

Droughns is working his ass off in camp. I know I'm one of a very few people who were not in panic mode when we signed him, but, if he works HALF that hard during games, he's gonna be an even better pickup than I originally gave credit for.

I want Anthony Wright to be the starting QB. I hate myself for saying that. Really.

I'm not Manning bashing, especially considering, I don't think the majority of the kid's problems are his own fault.

I only caught the last half hour, or so, of the morning practice, so, this is more based on this evening’s practice.

Eli Manning still scares the shit out of me. He is hellaciously erratic and the final play of today? He misses a wide open Shockey, who was able to go sideline to sideline with noone on him, or in front of him, to throw the ball to Jennings, which is into a pack of 3 defenders, where it was SURPRISE! picked off so easily, I could’ve come away with it.

I don’t know what the hell we’re doing with Gilbride, but, enough is enough.

Eli, if you’re reading this, or someone is who will pass along the message: If need be, I’ll coach your ass. I’m here until Sunday night. Let me know.

Lorenzen, as in every camp, seems to have the best rapport with the receivers. And I’ll be damned if he’s not even smaller than he showed up last summer.

Anthony Wright is proving to have been a good offseason pickup. He needs to break himself from the quicker pace of the AFL and make less rushed decisions, but, I like what I’m seeing so far.

Another Anthony in my sights: Mix. I really like this guy. Anyone who reads my junk knows that. He’s still making the mistakes that are keeping him from progressing past practice squad material. He works hard, though, so, even though the majority of folks don’t even know who he is, I will continue to pull for him.

Toomer looks GREAT. If you didn’t know what to look for you would never guess the man is coming back from such a bad injury. This makes me extremely happy. You can't help but love this guy and pull for him 100%.

My camp pet from last year, Michael Jennings, had a bit of a rocky practice today. Seemed to be turning off the jetpack too soon and under running alot of balls today. He seemed to get his bearings back towards the end of this evening's practice, though.

Not really a great deal to report today. Hopefully tomorrow will bring some excitement.

Here's how my adventure has gone so far:

As usual, drove up in the middle of the night in a hella-storm. Show up at a little after 4am to find out, even though I confirmed at roughly 7pm, they had given away my room on the first floor, backside of the hotel.

What is the only room they have available for me? The CENTER of the hotel on the second floor. Anyone ever try to drag an 84lb pitbull up 2 flights of stairs when he is adamant he doesn't wanna go? I'm not even gonna talk about how much shit I bring with me... I'm a girl. 'Nuff said.

Kid apologizes profusely, promises to call me in the morning, says room 181 will be available around 1pm. I say ok, good and reiterate how important it is since I'm with Pig and he hates strangers... the less I have to go through the hallways with him, the better.

Go to take a shower, figuring that will relax me a bit... there isn't a fucking towel to be found.

The following morning, I find out the prick in 181 decided to extend... grrr... then the douche at the desk gives me a little speech about how it's first come first served... Umm... I made my reservation in fucking June and confirmed the day of check-in... Explain to me how I'm not FIRST?

Yea... he couldn't.

"Tomorrow I'll have 8 rooms on the first floor available so we'll move you"

"Ok. Thanks."

Mind you, I am basically living out of my car at this point because there's no way I'm lugging all the shit with me up them stairs then back down a day later.

Not happening.

So, this morning I go down for my room, he gives me my new key for 157. Where's 157? Oh, the middle of the hallway in the FRONT of the hotel. I go back and ask him if he's fucking with me.

"Um, no. Why?", he replies.

"Out of 8 rooms on the ground floor, this is the closest to my request, which I submitted 2 months ago?"

"That's the only room I have available. I'm sorry."

I walk away muttering "oh, you're gonna be fucking sorry buddy boy..."

I go lug my shit down, bring down the dog and turtle, open the window a crack, then go get my car. Drive around the front of the building, park in front of my window, open the window the rest of the way, and start throwing my luggage and shit through the window. God forbid the room should be anywhere near an exit.

While I'm doing this, I ignore the strange looks of those driving through, and hustle. I'm almost done when some very large broad walks by with 2 yipping Pomeranians. Pig lunges halfway out the window, I catch him while smashing the side of my head on the window frame.

I am now exhausted.

And I have a lump the size of half an apple on my temple.

Lord, give me strength.

Safety Jason Bell has been put on IR due to him aggravating last year's back injuries during the recent workouts.

Friggin' season hasn't even started yet and we're already down Jim Finn and now Bell.

Earth-shattering? No. But I like to see as many bodies out there fighting for the spots as possible.

The Giants expanded their roster Friday, although it appears free agent receiver Charles Rogers is not in their immediate plans.

Free agent quarterback Anthony Wright (Bengals) agreed to a deal with the team, a league source said. In addition, the Giants signed nose tackle Marcus Bell (Lions) and defensive back Michael Stone (Texans).

Wright, 31, is expected to sign his contract next week, joining his fifth NFL team.

He threw three passes and had his appendix removed last season, and underwent surgery for a torn labrum in 2005.

Wright started seven games twice for the Ravens, in 2003 and '05, and owns a 55.4 career completion percentage with 20 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.

Bell (6-2, 325 pounds) collected 52 tackles and a sack in 13 games before being sidelined with a broken hand last season.

Stone (6-0, 2-1) played cornerback, safety and special teams over four years with the Cardinals, Patriots and Texans.

By now we all know that the Giants traded off WR Tim Carter to the Browns for RB Reuben Droughns. I apologize for not getting this up quicker, but, you guys know I work a crazy amount of hours and this bitch was TIRED.

Seems a lot of people are perplexed, or even downright pissed off, about this and I just can’t understand why… I mean, I like Tim Carter. He seemed like a really nice guy when I met him at camp and I wish him well with the Browns, but, let’s face it, he never got to reach his potential while with us, due to injuries and things, and with Toomer back, there really isn’t a place for him here. So, we didn’t “lose” anything in this trade, and if anyone has ever seen Droughns play, you have to know that in return we received a back that could actually be serviceable to us.

He has proven that he can get the yards when he plays. He provides a relief option for Jacobs, who, you all know I just absolutely fucking LOVE, but, he’s a bruiser. And we don’t know if his size is going to wear him out when he is the starter. Chances are we will be picking up another RB in the draft, although I pray not with our first pick (Bring to me Lawrence Timmons, oh mighty Football Gods!

Yes, a lot of us wanted Rhodes, but, guess what? We don’t support a team who is willing to pay. The Giants are too Goddamn stingy with their wallets. And, apparently, this has not been solved by the changing of the guard in the front office.

Aside from that, I really wish the Giants would start moving along. I’m so tired of off-seasons that drag on. This is like watching paint dry.

Giants finally got the O'Hara situation settled. New contract is a 5-year, $19 million contract that includes a $7.5 million signing bonus, reportedly. O'Hara will earn approximately $12 million over the first three years of the contract. One less thing to worry about.

Derrick Ward, Reggie Torbor and Gibril Wilson have all been tendered. Ward, 7th round tender. Torbor, 4th round tender and my boy, Wilson, 2nd round tender.

And here's an interesting bit of news: Apparently Colts RB Dominic Rhodes landed in Jersey today and will be talking to the Giants tomorrow. Considering his recent troubles, I'm surprised the Giants F.O. is going ahead with the pursuit of him. Not that I mind, it's not like he killed someone for chrissakes, but, it's not their usual way (minus the Christian Peters fiasco).

Seems to be an NFCE feeding frenzy going on for Leonard Davis (Cards OT) with us, the 'Skins and the Cowboys. all holding out a lure. Rumor has it the Giants are also looking into talking to Jon Stinchcomb (Saints T) as a backup plan.

If you ask me, I say cut the bullshit and get Petitgout back here. He was released, it's after the cut-off date, let's re-sign him at a cap friendly salary and give him his money in a signing bonus that's spread out over a few years. No more cap hit worry and Manning will be able to sleep a little better knowing his left side is protected.

A final note before I sign off for the night: PLEASE, people. Enough with the "Strahan going to Washington" rumor crap. No more emails. I'm a step away from tracking you folks down and slapping you upside the head with a flounder. You don't want that, now, do ya?

The NFL finally made a decision regarding the London game. It's us vs. Miami (whose home game it will be... yea, good luck with that) on October 28th at Wembley Stadium. Last I heard, it was to be a 1:00pm national game.

Thanks to Tiki Barber's latest -- and perhaps greatest -- record-breaking performance, the Giants made it into the playoffs after all. Barber rushed for three touchdowns and a franchise-record 234 yards to help the Giants fend off the Washington Redskins 34-28 in the regular-season finale. The Giants held a 27-7 lead before the Redskins started to rally within 27-21 and 34-28. Barber gave the Giants a 10-7 lead with a 15-yard score, pushed it to 17-7 with a 55-yard scamper, and made it 34-21 with a 50-yard romp. "There are certain things that motivate you, push you," Barber said. "It's partly because of the circumstances of this game, my last one. Most important, we had to win to keep playing." Tim Carter caught a touchdown pass and Jay Feely kicked two field goals in the first half. The Giants are 8-8 and will meet the Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 9, at 4:30 p.m. ET on Wild Card Weekend.