Big Blue Notes

Tonight the Giants lost to the best team in football.  In attempting to beat the perfect New England Patriots, the Giants needed to play a perfect game.  They did not play perfectly, but their effort tonight lends honor to the franchise and merit to the Patriots' final victory. 

Tom Coughlin decided not to have his team mail it in tonight.  It was a great decision.  The Giants had some strong moments tonight and actually held a twelve point lead in the third quarter. 

Eli Manning played well, but was not perfect.  He had an interception in the fourth quarter and he did not manage the clock well during the Giants' final drive.  But he played well against the best team in the league.  It is a game to build on as the Giants head to Tampa Bay to open the playoffs next week.

Ironically, the Giants, though not treating the game as a meaningless one, still got to look at a couple of young players.  Tight end Kevin Boss, playing for the injured Jeremy Shockey, looked good as did Gerris Wilkinson, who took Kavika Mitchell's place.  Wilkinson proved he could cover Randy Moss, even if he did get called for pass interference one occasion.

I could attempt to dissect this game, but I won't.  I am proud of the decision this team made entering this "meaningless game."  And I am proud of the effort they made on the field.  For now, I'll enjoy this moment. 

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