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| Giants Training Camp Notebook: Eli Manning Looks Inconsistent; Simeon Rice Will Visit |
| Published: July 29, 2007, 4:10 am |
| Tags: Amani Toomer, Amanitoomer, David Diehl, Daviddiehl, Giants Training Camp Notebook, Giantstrainingcampnotebook, James Butler, Jamesbutler, Jared Lorenzen, Jaredlorenzen, Marcellus Wiley, Marcelluswiley, Mathias Kiwanuka, Mathiaskiwanuka, Michael Strahan, Michaelstrahan |
| Filed under: NY Giants, NFC East, New YorkWith day two of Giants training camp set to begin, I'm going to take a look back at day one and all of the top stories.- As we all know by now, Michael Strahan was a no-show yesterday. He and Tom Coughlin continued to play phone tag, but they were not able to touch base for the second consecutive day. On |
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| D-isastrous Performance For Giants |
| Published: August 15, 2007, 12:17 pm |
| Tags: Mathias Kiwanuka, Michael Strahan, Nfl, New York Giants, Ralph Vacchiano |
| one of the problems had by Mathias Kiwanuka, who is having a difficult time making the transition from defensive end to linebacker. He was often out of position, following his instincts instead of his assignments. He took many positives out of his 25-play performance, but none of them were evident on the field. And then there is the secondary, |
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| It's Decision Time For Strahan |
| Published: August 24, 2007, 3:22 pm |
| Tags: Barry Cofield, Fred Robbins, Mathias Kiwanuka, Michael Strahan, Nfl, New York Giants, Ralph Vacchiano, Steve Spagnuolo, Tiki Barber |
| front of him would have made Mathias Kiwanuka's switch to linebacker all that much easier? But instead of helping them out you apparently waited until the very last minute to drop the retirement bombshell on the organization. Then you spent a long four weeks sitting on a beach, ignoring the wishes of the organization that has made you an |
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| Coughlin Needs Help |
| Published: September 17, 2007, 3:28 pm |
| Tags: Anthony Quot Fooch Quot Fucilli, Gibril Wilson, Jeremy Shockey, Jerry Reese, John Huffnagel, Mathias Kiwanuka, Nfl, New York Giants, Steve Spagnuolo, Tim Lewis, Tom Coughlin |
| round pick, defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka, to linebacker hasn't worked, and clearly Tim Lewis' bend-but-don't-break scheme from last year is better than this. Giants GM Jerry Reese didn't provide much help this offseason, and the former GM, Ernie Accorsi, rarely helped his team this past decade through the Draft. And now Coughlin has little |
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| Giants Need To Fix Defensive Problems |
| Published: September 19, 2007, 6:54 pm |
| Tags: Anthony Quot Fooch Quot Fucilli, Mathias Kiwanuka, Michael Strahan, Nfl, New York Giants, Osi Umenyiora, Paul Schwartz, Steve Spagnuolo, Tom Coughlin |
| After giving up 80 points in two losses to start the season, can it get any worse for the New York Giants?Paul Schwartz and I discuss what's wrong with Big Blue and what they need to do to fix it: |
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| Giants dominate second half, hold off Redskins |
| Published: September 23, 2007, 10:19 pm |
| Tags: New York Giants, Washington Redskins, Mathias Kiwanuka, Eli Manning, Jeremy Shockey, Reuben Droughns, Santana Moss, Demetric Evans, Jason Campbell, Mike Sellers, Ladell Betts, Chris Cooley, Shaun Suisham, Joe Gibbs, Barry Cofield, Andre Carter, Antonio Pierce, Antwaan Ran |
| New York overcame a 14-point second half deficit, scoring three touchdowns and then holding off a late Redskins rally to win 24-17. |
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| Can Big Blue Do It Again? |
| Published: September 25, 2007, 4:15 pm |
| Tags: Aaron Ross, Anthony Quot Fooch Quot Fucilli, Clinton Portis, Corey Webster, Kawika Mitchell, Ladell Betts, Mathias Kiwanuka, Michael Strahan, Nfl, New York Giants, Sam Madison, Steve Spagnuolo, Tom Coughlin, Washington Redskins |
| finally did right was put Mathias Kiwanuka as a down lineman in passing situations, and blitz with him so that Big Blue could utilize his playmaking ability. As far as covering Washington's receivers ... well, inserting DB Aaron Ross in the staring lineup made a difference, and now the rookie first round pick can play over DB Corey Webster |
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| Giants record 12 sacks in lopsided win over Eagles |
| Published: October 1, 2007, 1:48 am |
| Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Thomas Tapeh, Eli Manning, Lawrence Tynes, David Akers, Mathias Kiwanuka, Justin Tuck, Winston Justice, R W Mcquarters, Donovan Mcnabb, Osi Umenyiora, Jon Runyan, Sheldon Brown, Brian Dawkins, Brian Westbrook, Correll Buckhalter, Kawi |
| Osi Umenyiora had a Giants franchise-record six sacks and the team matched an NFL mark with 12 sacks as New York bounced Philadelphia, 16-3. |
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| Giants Keep Rolling, Rolling, Rolling; Drop 49ers 33-15 for Fifth Straight |
| Published: October 21, 2007, 12:42 pm |
| Tags: Aaron Ross, Aaronross, Antonio Pierce, Antoniopierce, Arnaz Battle, Arnazbattle, Ashley Lelie, Ashleylelie, Eli Manning, Elimanning, Justin Tuck, Justintuck, Mathias Kiwanuka, Mathiaskiwanuka, Michael Strahan, Michaelstrahan, Nfl Week 7 Reviews, Nflweek7reviews, Osi Umenyi |
| Strahan, Justin Tuck, Mathias Kiwanuka and Osi Umenyiora are some of the most athletically gifted players you will ever see -- and they proved it again today. The four of them combined for 13 tackles, four sacks, one pass deflection, one forced fumble and a touchdown.The 49ers and their offensive line knew what to expect coming into the |
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| Giants' Kiwanuka breaks fibula |
| Published: November 18, 2007, 3:11 pm |
| Tags: New York Giants, Mathias Kiwanuka, Osi Umenyiora |
| New York Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka broke his fibula while making a tackle on the second play of the game. |
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| Giants' Mathias Kiwanuka Breaks Leg; Likely Done for Season |
| Published: November 18, 2007, 9:07 am |
| Tags: Mathias Kiwanuka, Mathiaskiwanuka |
| first quarter, linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka went down in significant pain after teammate Osi Umenyiora rolled up on his leg while making a tackle. Initially, it looked like an ankle injury, but shortly after Kiwi was carted to the locker room, it was announced that he had suffered broken his fibula -- an injury that will likely end his |
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| Despite Their Best Efforts, Giants Win In Detroit |
| Published: November 18, 2007, 7:26 pm |
| Tags: Brandon Jacobs, Dan Benton, Detroit Lions, Jeremy Shockey, Jon Kitna, Mathias Kiwanuka, Michael Strahan, New York Giants, Nfl, Plaxico Burress, Tom Coughlin |
| quarter when linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka broke his leg, and continued when running back Brandon Jacobs went down with a hamsting injury. In between that mess, Jeremy Shockey, Michael Strahan and Plaxico Burress all suffered a few dings of their own. Meanwhile, on the field, Jon Kitna and the Lions passing attack continued to expose |
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| Big Blue Wins One The Old Fashion Way |
| Published: November 19, 2007, 11:57 am |
| Tags: Anthony Quot Fooch Quot Fucilli, Brandon Jacobs, Detroit Lions, Eli Manning, Mathias Kiwanuka, Michael Strahan, New York Giants, Nfl, Tom Coughlin |
| able to get by without LB Mathias Kiwanuka, who broke his fibula in the first half and Brandon Jacobs, who pulled a hamstring in the second half. The win, a costly one because of the injuries, improves the Giants to 7-3 and allows them to bounce back from the Dallas fiasco. Coughlin's group played hard in a physical game and showed that |
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| Kiwanuka has surgery, Jacobs hamstring problem |
| Published: November 19, 2007, 6:04 pm |
| Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Mathias Kiwanuka, Reggie Torbor, Reuben Droughns, Brandon Jacobs, Osi Umenyiora, Brad Childress, Ahmad Bradshaw, Fred Robbins, Derrick Ward, Plaxico Burress, Michael Strahan, Amani Toomer, Tom Coughlin |
| For the first time this season, injuries are going to force New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin to juggle his starting lineup at more than one position. |
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| Giants place running back Ward on injured reserve |
| Published: December 4, 2007, 5:19 pm |
| Tags: New York Giants, Mathias Kiwanuka, Anthony Adams, Quinton Smith, Brandon Jacobs, Derrick Ward, Danny Ware, Brian Urlacher |
| The New York Giants placed leading rusher Derrick Ward on injured reserve Tuesday, two days after Ward broke his left leg against the Chicago Bears. |
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