SU forgot to mention this about the Giant game yesterday. It’s possible the game plan by McAdoo was a scientific experiment based on the following principles. The theory was: is it possible to win an NFL game without any consistent running threat and throwing every single pass to Beckham? And I do mean every single pass. This was the plan in the 2nd half for sure. Over and over again.
And is it necessary to claim pass interference on every play and get all hot and bothered on every tackle? Plus, and this made SU very unhappy, what was that Instagram posting which must have taken place Saturday night where OBJ and Antonio Brown of the Steelers were together yukking it up somewhere? Has football now become the David Ortiz big hug sport? And how would that make OBJ’s teammates on defense feel? I do not get this – not in a sport that is as violent as the NFL.
Did this bother anyone else?
Eli Manning is near the end of his career. This has been evident for several years now, which is why I was against his contract being extended. The Giants need a mobile quarterback, who doesn’t panic every time a defensive lineman comes within five feet of him. His offensive line,is certainly not one of the best, but has been more than adequate in pass protection. It’s tough for receivers to catch passes thrown at their feet, or deep passes which alternately sail over their heads or hang in the air.
Reply in reverse order.
1. All their hugging didn’t bother me one bit as they both performed as best as they could. The bottom line is we did not win the game.
2. Without an offensive line i don’t care if Jim Brown is back there no one is going to run well. Furthermore, the O Line’s unauthentic ability to run on a sweep or to run down field on a screen pass. These plays do not exist because this line STINKS. Without their defense this 8-4 team could have been 4-8.
3. Cruz did not get one look his way. That’s disturbing. Eli, though he has 2 MVP Super Bowl rings was very fortunate to gain those honors. He is not Elite… just an above average QB, with a great skill in changing plays when necessary who found himself in the right place at the right time. I’m surprised his fragility hasn’t landed himself on the IR list all these years.
4. Michigan doesn’t belong in the top 4. .No offense.