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By kroberts, Section NFL
It's a weird feeling. We knew we'd be here, but we were positive we'd never get here.
(4 comments, 2063 words in story) Full Story By nizzy, Section Journals
The local buzz of this matchup within the Metropolitan area, the New Jersey Turnpike, and I am sure the nation by the end of the week fueled my story for this game. I wanted too offer my personal view on the match up between these two teams. Let me begin by mentioning that the single thing I believe binds these teams no matter their differences is intensity and their experience of being battle tested. When I think of teams showing intensity I think of the Ravens game with the Patriots last year and the way the Giants beat the undefeated Patriots too win the Super Bowl. Even though the Ravens were not as successful, they share a common thread of intensity with the Giants against seemingly insurmountable odds. In a dismal season, the way the Ravens played that cold Monday Night in Baltimore against an undefeated team was very inspiring and turned a few heads too a team which had previous lack luster efforts offensively in weeks before. If at least for one night their offense showed they had what it took and former coach, Brian Billick looked like a genius. After a very optimistic off season, his predecessor rookie coach John Harbaugh, and first year offensive coordinator Cam Cameron. Have given the Baltimore Ravens a chance too be recognized as a franchise for the team who knocked off a very good Super Bowl Champion New York Giants on their way too a possible play off run with a 6-3 record and in a legitimate race for the AFC North title with the 6-3 Pittsburgh Steelers. Also very note worthy is the stellar performance of the offense who is averaging 33 points a game in recent weeks and is led by rookie quarterback Joe Flacco, who along with rookie Matt Ryan of the Falcons is having a tremendous year. The defensive minded culture has definitely changed in Baltimore and for once the defense is able too count on the offense too bail them out of situations and win games. A long way from a 5-11 finish last season. You could say these teams are in a collision course of sorts because of their familiar intensity showed on offense and defense with the Patriots last season. The Giants fell short too the Patriots last year in their last game of the season but were the eventual winners of the Super Bowl over the same team, and as a wild card team with a 10-6 record, took a very rough road trip through the playoffs too get there. All must be credited too former "disciplinarian" coach, Tom Coughlin, who became more player friendly last year according too outspoken leader Michael Strahan. His coaching improvement has taken effect and they are looking like an even better contender who executes more efficiently as a team. The defense has also significantly picked up the pace considering the subtraction of veteran leader, Michael Strahan. They are now considered arguably the best team in the NFL along with the 9-0 Tennesee Titans. Intensity is defined by Webster's Dictionary as showing a great energy of emotion. Now these teams who went round for round with the formerly undefeated Patriots which took a great deal of energy will surely look too lessons of the past. Emotions must be high but controlled for either team to play with intensity use it as a tool too be successful. Both of these elements will play a critical part as they battle each other toe to toe in the meadow lands this Sunday and declare a winner. (786 words in story) Full Story By kroberts, Section NFL
The three teams I'm most interested in?
(1 comment, 2084 words in story) Full Story By kroberts, Section NFL
So much for bringing sexy back. Their cool "Wildcat" offense is no longer surprising or effective, and the Dolphins are back to being the Dolphins again. So, what does this mean for the league?
(2333 words in story) Full Story By ClassicRocker06, Section NFL
"New Look Giants" By Billy Fellin
The 2007 Super Bowl Champions came into the 2008 season being underrated, disrespected and basically ignored. And why not? It's not like they beat the previously undefeated New England Patriots. But that's just the way that the Giants like it. (2 comments, 708 words in story) Full Story By kroberts, Section NFL
The great Miami Dolphins are surging, people. They are taking us all by surprise and laughing in our faces. Not simply because they're winning games, but because they're doing it by playing unorthodox football.
(2186 words in story) Full Story By teekay, Section NFL
The stage is set for another classic duel of Brady vs. Manning... Eli Manning. If anyone asked me who I thought would come out on top of this match-up at mid-season it's likely that I would've punched them in the head, and never spoken to them again for fear of associating myself with such a astonishing imbecile. However, it's not mid-season anymore and going into the final game of the year these two teams aren't nearly the same as they were then. Their leaders under center have transformed dramatically over the past few weeks, and it has changed the face of the Super Bowl dramatically as well. We might have a game on our hands after all. (3 comments, 988 words in story) Full Story By ClevelandWill, Section NFL
The Manning name carries a certain stigma. The name Eli carries a completely different one. Will Burge explains why you shouldn't be so quick to put down Eli Manning (3 comments, 964 words in story) Full Story By bobbyjim45, Section NFL
A little trivia question: Who holds the NFL record for most consecutive games played? Brett Favre, of course... right? Nope. Incorrect. Negatory. Wrongo. The correct answer is Jeff Feagles. No, not the crazy kicker from Ace Ventura. That was Ray Finkle. "If he had held the ball laces out like he's supposed to, Ray would never have missed that kick... Dan Marino should die of gonorrhea and rot in hell!" Jeff Feagles is in fact a punter, currently booting the ball down field after frequent Eli Manning third-and-outs with the Giants. (4 comments, 791 words in story) Full Story By ClassicRocker06, Section NFL
By Billy Fellin Woo-hoo! I love this time of year. The Yankees are in the playoffs, the Hurricanes start tonight against the Canadiens and the Giants are finally showing signs of life! In my return from a long hiatus from Sportscolumn, I will be discussing the Big Blue. They didn't play great in the opening two games, but against the Redskins and Eagles they came alive and high hopes for the season are back. (1 comment, 745 words in story) Full Story
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