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New York Yankees vs. New York Giants

Posted by on 7 February 2012, 3:04 am
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Just two days after watching the New York Giants win their second Super Bowl in four years, it is hard not to dream of the Yankees capturing a World Series title.

Being on the brink of the 2012 MLB season, I got to thinking, what do the Giants have that the Yankees are missing?

So, I started writing down the advantages that both New York team’s posses and after mulling through two messy lists, below are the most important points.

ADVANTAGE YANKEES:

-        Have all-star roster in place.

-        The ‘Yankees’ brand itself.

-        Players want to be Yankees because of the illustrious history.

-        Yankees haven’t missed the playoffs in 15 seasons, except for 2008.

-        Most successful sports franchise ever, with 27 World Championships.

-        A generous ownership.

ADVANTAGE GIANTS:

-        QB/Captain who is really a team player, a quiet leader off the field, but not on; and just an overall good guy.

-        Players who call each other out publicly.

-        A Coach who stuck to his plan.

-        A stellar GM who makes incredible draft picks.

-        A team that talks the talk and walks the walk.

-        Team consists of an array of characters, but all have equal voices.

-        One of the most respected ownerships in sports today.

-        Fighters.

-        Believe in each other through and through.

These two lists are very broad because football and baseball are very different sports, but being a team is not.

Still, I could not figure out what the Giants had that the Yankees don’t that turns a team with a 9-7 record into World Champions? Continue reading ‘New York Yankees vs. New York Giants’ »

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Lady Loves Pinstripes: Is my team trying to lose Super Bowl XLVI?

Posted by on 4 February 2012, 11:31 pm
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At 6:30pm tomorrow, Super Bowl XLVI will officially be underway, so it only seems proper that I pick a winner and a loser between the New England Patriots or the New York Giants.

There is only one problem; I am a lifelong Giants fan.

Picking the Giants to win felt way too Jet-like to me.
Especially after seeing the behavior of Rex Ryan and his Jets, the last thing I expected was for the Giants players to go down that path the week of the Super Bowl.
As anyone acting overly confident before facing Patriots QB Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick is ultimately begging them for a bad day.
I always thought the last thing a self-confident person did was talk about it because they usually owned it.
Believe it, own it, or tattoo it on you behind for all I care but don’t turn into Rex Ryan because Halloween is in October, not February.
So, since I didn’t anticipate hearing any white noise from Big Blue this week it was very unfortunate when I did. Continue reading ‘Lady Loves Pinstripes: Is my team trying to lose Super Bowl XLVI?’ »

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Super Bowl XLVI: New York Giants Need To Outsmart “The Belistrator”

Posted by on 31 January 2012, 3:30 am
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Like most New Yorkers and New Englanders, I’ve got Super Bowl XLVI on the brain.

Now that the Giants and Patriots are officially both in Indianapolis, the anticipation level among fans here in New York is getting pretty crazy.

Las Vegas bookmakers have picked the Giants to lose on Sunday, but coming in as the three-point underdogs (depending on the sportsbook) is just the way Big Blue likes it.

So, what should the G-men watch out for on Sunday, other than Tom Brady?

The answer here is something.

What to look for exactly is a crapshoot, as Patriots coach Bill Belichick or as his players call him “The Belistrator” surely has something up his sleeve.

And considering this Patriots team is by far Belichick’s most vulnerable group, you have to presume he didn’t come up with something this past week.

Now lets say the Pats do have a sneak attack, whether it will work who knows, but my guess is the Giants coach Tom Coughlin hasn’t wasted too much time inventing possible conspiracy theories.

Admittedly, I cannot say the same for myself as I did come up with one possible long shot.

And it’s the emergence of #85 Chad Ochocinco (Johnson).

I am well aware of how bad Ochocinco has been since arriving in New England, but the excuse of him getting to know the Patriots system in the beginning of the season is well passed its due date.

Ochocinco came to the Patriots as a six-time pro bowler, with 10 years experience as the star wide receiver of the Cincinnati Bengals. He is no slouch, as just ask any teammate of Ochocinco’s and they will attest to how hard he works. Continue reading ‘Super Bowl XLVI: New York Giants Need To Outsmart “The Belistrator”’ »

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New York Yankees: You Won’t Want To Miss This Event

Posted by on 23 January 2012, 9:52 pm
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Tomorrow New York Yankees fan will have to say goodbye to Jorge Posada, as according to MLB.com he will officially announce his retirement from baseball in a press conference at the Stadium.

Personally, saying goodbye to another piece of the infamous Yankees Core Four will numb my joy for the New York Giants trip to Super Bowl XLVI for a moment.

Ironically, when I think about it Posada actually personifies this Giants team because he played old school baseball.

Jorge was tougher than nails, and brought a go hard or go home attitude that subconsciously motivates others to win.

So now, after 17 seasons, of going to a Yankee game to see Posada and chant “Hip, Hip Jorge” has to come to an end tomorrow. Even knowing that this day was coming still doesn’t change the fact that feels way to soon.

For now, let us all wish Jorge Posada the best in his future endeavors but I hope he knows the joy he brought everyday to his fans, this city and the Yankee pinstripes. And say Thank You.

“Saying goodbye doesn’t mean anything. It’s the time we spent together that matters, not how we left it” – Trey Parker, creator of South Park. Continue reading ‘New York Yankees: You Won’t Want To Miss This Event’ »

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Move Over Yankees, New York Giants Rule This City

Posted by on 23 January 2012, 5:24 am

Wow, is all I can say.

Anyone who saw the NFC Championship Game featuring the New York Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers game would be hard pressed to say any different.

In the end the Giants won in OT 20-17, but the game was so inspiring because both teams fought with so much heart as it was a literal blood bath.

Undoubtedly it is easier as a Giants fan to say congratulations are in order for both teams, but that is the truth.

When you think about where the Giants were a few weeks ago, to now being crowned the NFC Champions and are Super Bowl bound; it is unbelievable.

It reminded me back on December 22 before the Jets game Giants DE Justin Tuck said:

“We got a lot of catching up to get to, what is it … 27 rings now the Yankees got? They run New York if you want to talk about running New York.”

Well, let me tell Justin Tuck that, as his Giants get ready to face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on February 5th that statement is starting to get old.

The New York Yankees might be the most decorated, but for now this town is all Giants because they earned it proudly. Continue reading ‘Move Over Yankees, New York Giants Rule This City’ »

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New York Giants: Tribute To The Blue And Red

Posted by on 21 January 2012, 8:39 pm

The New York Giants are in San Francisco to take on the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.

The winner will play in the Superbowl XLVI against either the New England Patriots or Baltimore Ravens in Indianapolis on February 5th with kickoff time scheduled for 6:30EST.

First, for the Giants to continue on riding down Super Bowl Highway 46, they have to get past the 49ers tomorrow night with kickoff at 6:30PM ET in Candlestick Park.

New York City will be cheering on their Giants like crazy, so here is something to get fans going: Continue reading ‘New York Giants: Tribute To The Blue And Red’ »

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New York Yankees: Not Today Let’s Go Giants

Posted by on 15 January 2012, 2:28 am

The New York Yankees finally had a weekend full of off-season news, but that can wait because today is all about the New York Giants.

The G-Men are in Green Bay this weekend to play the 15-1 Packers in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs; winner will play the San Francisco 49ers next weekend in the Conference Championship and a trip to Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on February 6th.

So, make sure to tune in at 4:15pm to see the NYG vs. GB Packers on FOX.

WAIT….there is one thing you might not know and it is very important!! Continue reading ‘New York Yankees: Not Today Let’s Go Giants’ »

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