Before Sunday’s game I thought I’d mix it up a little – old school style.
Instead of wearing an Eli Manning or Jeremy Shockey jersey as per usual, I went with Phil Simms, #11, hoping that some old-school Giants football would rub off…I never expected the old-school Giants defense to make the trip forward from years’ past.
Sunday’s win against the Redskins was huge on every level: undefeated division opponent; on the road; down 14 points; suspect defense; after an 0-2 start.
Backs to the wall, a yard away from starting 0-3, they did it. No one believed they would, but the Giants did it – they stopped the Redskins on four straight plays and flipped the bird to everyone who ragged on them after Green Bay.
In last week’s blog I questioned the Giants’ eclectic heart (especially the defense) and was convinced they’d break mine again on Sunday. I’m glad they stuck it to me.
There’s hope again for us – not much (I don’t expect playoffs) – but the Giants showed pride Sunday. They rallied from 14 points down on the road and held the Redskins when it mattered. In a way, the Giants’ season was on the line and they showed enough resolve to prove that they still care, a lot.
Much can be said about the Redskins LOSING Sunday’s game, (i.e.-where was Clinton Portis at the end?) but the fact remains, the final score read Giants 24, Redskins 17.
In football – a team’s week-to-week stock rises and falls very easily, especially this early in the year and especially for devoted fans. I wouldn’t punch the Giants’ playoff ticket just yet, but for the first time this season – and perhaps dating back to last season – we saw a team start to head in the right direction. Let’s hope it continues.
