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New York Giants’ Tom Coughin Has Won with “The Wrong Manning,” Says ESPN’s Rick Reilly
May 22nd, 2013 at 4:40 PM
On Tuesday, ESPN began to run down their list of the Top 20 Coaches in NFL History, and, surprisingly, both Tom Coughlin and Bill Parcells were listed amongst the best -- although their positioning varied based on the opinion of each "expert" who offered their input and are not a...
New York Giants’ Tom Coughlin, Bill Parcells Ranked in ESPN’s Top 20 All-Time Greatest NFL Coaches
May 22nd, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Once upon a time, New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin was on the verge of getting fired. Not just once, but twice.
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Coughlin was on the hot seat after the 2006 season and he responded in 2007 by going 10-6, making the playoffs as the No. 5 seed and winning...
New York Giants Add Former Coach Bill Parcells to Hall of Fame Wall at Timex Performance Center
May 6th, 2013 at 2:05 PM
In August, former New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells will take his rightful place into the Hall of Fame come August. But bn Monday, the Giants added their former coach to their Hall of Fame wall with a photo along with other members of the current Hall of Fame,...
New York Giants Historically Derive Strength from Adversity
April 20th, 2013 at 1:05 PM
The offseason creates a bit of a void when it comes to serious football topics. Some deservedly latch on to other sports while some just cannot seem to let go of any and all things New York Football Giants.
Focusing on things that do not change (umm, the Cruz sitch/non-sitch) will...
30 for 30 Shorts: “The Irrelevant Giant” Features Former New York Giants RB John Tuggle
April 17th, 2013 at 1:15 PM
The latest 30 for 30 short courtesy of Grantland (in collaboration with ESPN), from both Shaun Silva and Don Lepore, features former New York Giants running back and "Mr. Irrelevant" pick, John Tuggle. For some of the younger fans, this short is certainly for you, while it brings some of...
New York Giants Owner John Mara Says He Does not See Tom Coughlin Retiring in the Near Future
February 20th, 2013 at 2:26 PM
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin will be 67 years old by the time next season comes around. Coughlin is a two-time Super Bowl champion, and even if he gave up coaching right now, he would still go down as one of the best head coaches in franchise history....
Luke Petitgout: New York Giants Always Know When It’s the Right Time to Say Goodbye
February 9th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Everyone wants to live life by their own terms. Why wouldn’t NFL players? It is never easy when told that: “the team is going in a different direction” or “we no longer need your services.” Much like being fired from a job, an immediate reaction sets in and it isn’t...
Lawrence Taylor “Perplexed” by Omission of Michael Strahan from Pro Football Hall of Fame
February 5th, 2013 at 12:22 PM
Most people were shocked when retired New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan was snubbed and failed to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Others weren't. Retired linebacker and Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor was one of the former.
“I don’t understand what the criteria is. How Michael...
Bill Parcells Selects Former New York Giants Captain George Martin as His Hall of Fame Presenter
February 5th, 2013 at 10:00 AM
When former New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells is officially inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on August 3rd, it will be his former team captain, George Martin, who will act as his presenter.
"George was my captain along with Harry Carson and my player...
Retired New York Giants DE Michael Strahan Looks at Hall of Fame Snub as “Delayed Blessing”
February 4th, 2013 at 9:05 AM
Many believed retired New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan was a shoo-in for the Pro Football Hall of Fame; a first ballot "gimmie." Unfortunately, when the class of 2013 was revealed lst Saturday, Strahan's name was not among them. Instead, he sat back and watched as the names of...
Players, Coaches & Owners React to Bill Parcells’ Hall of Fame Selection
February 3rd, 2013 at 9:15 AM
In his second year of eligibility, long-time NFL head coach Bill Parcells has been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It was an announcement many felt was a destined to happen, and when his name was called on Saturday night, several big names from around the league were...
New York Giants Legend Bill Parcells Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame; Michael Strahan Snubbed
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:00 PM
The New York Giants have added their 28th member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as legendary head coach Bill Parcells was voted in by the selection committee. Parcells played a vital role in two of the Giants four Super Bowl victories. After a decade and a half of disappointment through the...
The Dichotomy of Social Media in the Ever-Changing NFL
January 27th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
It is 2013 and these aren’t Bill Parcells’ New York Giants. The fear factor is no longer much of an influence anymore. The game is changing and along with that, so is the aspect of the players’ and their reach to their fans and the public.
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New York Giants: When Do We Stop Looking Back?
January 12th, 2013 at 7:08 AM
A large part of improvement is reflecting on what is considered the past and using clear areas of need, mistakes and weakness as springboards to a plan - a plan that should yield a more desirable or exceptional state. In the case of Jerry Reese, Tom Coughlin and the New...
Bill Parcells, Michael Strahan Among 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Finalists
January 11th, 2013 at 10:30 AM
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 15 modern-era finalists for the class of 2013 on Friday, and among them were former New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells and retired defensive end Michael Strahan. For Strahan, this is his first year of eligibility.
In addition to the 15 modern-era...
Michael Strahan, Bill Parcells & George Young Among 27 Modern-Era Semifinalists for Hall of Fame
December 1st, 2012 at 9:30 AM
On Friday, the NFL announced the names of 27 modern-era semifinalists being considered for the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, including six first-year eligible candidates. Among them is retired New York Giants defensive end and Super Bowl XLII champion, Michael Strahan.
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Joining Strahan as eligible candidates with ties to Big...
Tom Coughlin Passes Bill Parcells for Second on New York Giants’ All-Time Wins List
October 15th, 2012 at 9:40 AM
Lost in the elation of a New York Giants 26-3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon was a record-setting moment for head coach Tom Coughlin. As the clock struck 00:00 in the fourth quarter, Coughlin was credited with his 78th win as coach of Big Blue, passing...
New York Giants Injuries: a Dichotomy Diagnosed
October 14th, 2012 at 6:30 AM
Face it, no one out there appreciates injuries. The modern day NFL is overflowing with them and blame is shifted to any and all available parties.
Annually, the first guy to contract the role of scapegoat is usually the conditioning coach. It’s clearly because he is the guy that has enchanted...
Are New York Giants Fans Tapping Out Already?
October 6th, 2012 at 10:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** There is absolutely no doubt that upon entering the 2012 NFL Season, New York Giants fans had set a high bar: Repeat. There is nothing wrong with that as Head Coach Tom Coughlin wanted to build on the strengths of how 2011 closed and the word continuity has been...
