Da, Da, Da, DAAAAA!
What other theme song can get you as hyped as that of the one for Monday Night Football? It's back ladies and gentleman. The showdown between MY New York Football Giants and the New York Jets marked the first Monday Night Football game of the season. Even if it was just pre-season, the atmosphere in the shiny new Meadowlands Stadium was electric. Although it was a home game for the Jets, the brazen Giants fans made their presence known as did the Giants themselves, delivering the home team a crushing 31-16 defeat.
The Jets defense looked rock solid as usual. I mean hey, even I plan on using it for my fantasy team this season. Even they couldn't stop the Giants offense led by a surprising star of the night in undrafted rookie wideout Victor Cruz out of UMass. In one of this two touchdowns, Cruz made a one handed snag from backup QB Jim Sorgi and took it to the house for 64 yards. Not bad for a 1-AA kid from Patterson. If Cruz doesn't get signed the G-Men are doing themselves a real disservice. We all know game situations are twice as fast as practice ones. Three magnificent plays under the bright lights of Monday Night Football while fighting for a place on his first NFL squad? I think this kid is the real deal.
Sorgi stepped in for face of the franchise Eli Manning when he was battered and bloodied after getting a helmet to the face courtesy of Jets defender Jim Leonhard. Manning, in true warrior fashion, trooped off the field and almost looked annoyed that his fresh white jersey had blood spatters on it.
Big Brandon Jacobs also impressed me last night by finally returning to his 2008 Superbowl form and running with some authority. Last season Jacobs appeared to be running scared whenever he touched the ball. In last night's game though he looked like the true powerful back he is. I hope he can keep up this explosiveness into the season. If him and Bradshaw stay healthy I think our backs will be good looks for Eli.
The Giants gave me something to smile about last night after the embarassment that was last season with guys barely looking like they even wanted to be on the field, let alone win. Despite losing key reserve Chase Blackburn to a knee injury, the team looked positive and as a cohesive unit on the field. The new look Giants appeared hungry to get back to the top of the NFC East and that is exactly where they belong.
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