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New York Giants’ Eli Manning Says Arm “Had More Pop to It” After Bye Week
November 20th, 2012 at 6:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has had a brutally uncharacteristic last three games. Some NFL experts have speculated that the reason for his sub par play is that his arm is simply tired. Though Manning refuses to admit that is true, he did say that resting it during...
New York Giants’ Keith Rivers Suffers Knee Injury in Bye Week Car Accident
November 19th, 2012 at 1:42 PM
When the New York Giants returned to practice on Monday, linebacker Keith Rivers was noticeably absent. Not only was he not on the field with his teammates, he wasn't even at the facility. As it turns out, that's because he was having his knee evaluated after suffering an injury to...
New York Giants Monday Morning Hangover: a Weekend of Watching the Enemy and the Standings
November 19th, 2012 at 12:04 PM
***PHOTO1*** New York Giants fans really needed a weekend to relax and leisurely watch football without the stress that accompanies the Big Blue roller coaster, and with the team thankfully idle on Sunday we here at Giants 101 took the opportunity to keep an eye on some rivals who were...
New York Giants’ Adrien Robinson Adjusting to Pro Game; Feels “Lucky” to Be a Giant
November 19th, 2012 at 7:40 AM
Shortly after being drafted in the fourth-round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Adrien Robinson was referred to as the "JPP of tight ends" by New York Giants General Manager Jerry Reese. It was quite a bit of praise heaped on a young man who had little football experience, and it...
New York Giants’ Rueben Randle Still Adjusting to Complex Offensive System
November 18th, 2012 at 10:20 AM
It's no real secret that offensive rookies frequently struggle to adapt to the New York Giants' offensive system, and that often stems from the simplicity they're used to in college. It has been the case with not only rookie running back David Wilson, but also wide receiver Rueben Randle. And...
New York Giants’ David Wilson Struggles While Other Rookie RBs Prosper
November 18th, 2012 at 7:00 AM
New York Giants running back David Wilson has heard a lot of criticism this season after not living up to the hype of a first round pick. Everyone remembers his fumble in the red zone that cost the Giants points against the Cowboys in the first game of the season....
New York Giants Defense: Ability with Resolution to Recent Alarms
November 17th, 2012 at 4:00 PM
There are two things this New York Giants defense possesses: serious talent and recent grim glitches. The “proper” post-game speeches are being recited about these concerns, but are they able to be mended?
Perry Fewell’s defense has a Jekyll and Hyde personality anomaly going on through its first ten games. Sometimes...
Hang Out with Seven New York Giants This Sunday to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims
November 17th, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Although Hurricane Sandy struck the New York/ New Jersey Metropolitan area weeks ago, there are still thousands without homes, power, and the basic necessities needed to live a healthy everyday life. Help is still needed from those fortunate enough to be in a situation to do so. That's why ProSportsNet...
Cincinnati Bengals’ Rey Maualuga Fined $15,750 for Hit on New York Giants’ Domenik Hixon
November 17th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga was fined $15,750 for his hit on New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon during the first quarter of a 31-13 Bengals victory last Sunday. The play drew a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness, and after review, the league determined Maualuga "struck a defenseless player...
New York Giants Bye Week Blues: Reflect, Relax & Enjoy
November 17th, 2012 at 6:30 AM
As one of the last NFL teams to reach their bye week, the New York Giants are undoubtedly welcoming a technical week off from a game that counts towards their 2012 season record. That ’12 record so far is 6-4, not the reverse. Quarterback Eli Manning remains positive heading into...
New York Giants Power Rankings Roundup: Giants Plummeting, No One Surprised
November 16th, 2012 at 4:00 PM
"We can't believe the New York Giants are being ranked outside the top ten in NFL Power Rankings just two measly weeks after being in the top three," said no one anywhere this week. Eli Manning is struggling, every defensive lineman from Chris Canty to Jason Pierre-Paul has disappeared, and...
Matt McCants Learning Pro Game as Member of New York Giants Practice Squad
November 16th, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Selected in the sixth-round of the 2012 NFL Draft, offensive lineman Matt McCants was considered a bit of a gamble for the New York Giants. Having already selected Brandon Mosley before him, Big Blue appeared to be filling out depth at tackle with the best remaining talent, and McCants fit...
New York Giants Officially Place Markus Kuhn on Season-Ending IR; Door Opens for Marvin Austin
November 16th, 2012 at 9:15 AM
After New York Giants rookie defensive tackle Markus Kuhn tore his ACL in a 31-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, it was inevitable that he would wind up on season-ending Injured Reserve (IR). On Thursday, the Giants made it official, shutting Kuhn down for the remainder of the year.
Because they're...
New York Giants’ Victor Cruz Leads NFC WRs in Pro Bowl Votes
November 16th, 2012 at 6:45 AM
NFL Pro Bowl voting has begun and so far New York Giants' Victor Cruz leads all NFC wide receivers with 257,016 votes. Cruz has become a fan favorite for his performance on the field and his signature salsa touchdown dance.
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The Giants had once gone 41 seasons without having a receiver...
In Addition to Joseph Addai, New York Giants Work Out Seven Other Players Including Ryan Torain
November 15th, 2012 at 3:30 PM
Although the New York Giants are not dealing with the devastating rash of injuries that plagued the team in previous years, Big Blue still has a few holes on their roster that could use some help. With Ahmad Bradshaw's health in doubt, the Giants brought in a slew of free...
New York Giants’ Victor Cruz Close to Signing Entertainment Management Deal with Jay-Z
November 15th, 2012 at 12:35 PM
It's been no secret that New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz and star hip hop artist Jay-Z are friends away from the football field, but the two are now taking things to a new level with an entertainment management deal that will give Jay-Z control over securing entertainment deals...
Poor Eli Manning: NFL Regular Season Week 10
November 15th, 2012 at 10:30 AM
"Poor Eli Manning” is a compilation of quotes by both the media and fans about New York Giants quarterback and Super Bowl XLII & XLVI MVP Eli Manning.
Despite his success, negativity and doubt have followed Peyton’s younger brother since the moment he was traded from the San Diego Chargers to...
New York Giants Hosted Running Back Joseph Addai for Workout on Tuesday
November 15th, 2012 at 8:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Giants had been scheduled to visit with free agent running back Kahlil Bell on Tuesday, but he opted to sign with the New York Jets prior to his workout with Big Blue. However, that didn't stop the Giants from hosting at least one other running back,...
Sports in New York & New Jersey Come Back While Residents Try to Bounce Back After Hurricane Sandy
November 15th, 2012 at 6:45 AM
New York City and New Jersey sports are getting back on their feet after being hindered by Hurricane Sandy on October 29. Employees have returned to their offices and games are being played as scheduled. The rest of NYC and New Jersey, however, are still dealing with the aftermath of...
New York Giants’ Corey Webster Unfairly Blamed for 56-Yard Touchdown of Bengals WR A.J. Green
November 14th, 2012 at 4:05 PM
New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster has taken a tremendous amount of criticism this season. He had about as bad of a seven-game stretch to start 2012 as any cornerback in the NFL. Webster has given up four touchdowns this season and quarterbacks have completed over 60 percent of passes...
