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Aug 10, 8:00 pm (UPN 9) - Giants at New England
Preseason Game 1
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Giants 0 0 0 0 0
Patriots 3 3 3 5 14
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Kerry Collins was just 3-of-8 for 18 yards and had 1 INT.
Giants totaled had just 92 yards and 6 first downs.
Rodney Williams averaged 44.8 yards on 8 kicks.
Standout players for the Giants were punter Rodney Williams, cornerback Will Allen, running back Damon Washington, and linebacker Brandon Short and linbacker Dhani Jones.



Hey this is something new. We have both of you at the same time.
M - Ah yes, the wonders of the Internet!
G - Not my favorite thing to be sitting here typing.
M - Yeah, careful Gamegirl - don't break a nail.
G - Can it Mikefan. You guys can expect a phonecall next time.

Wouldn't it be better to keep doing it this way?
G - Oh sure... I'll bring a laptop to the game and wear an antenna helmet of some kind. Sounds like something Mikefan would like. BTW, what happened to the game preview you usually do?
M - I decided that it was a waste of time for preseason games. Does anyone really care that the Patriots are 4-7 in preseason games against the Giants, and the last time the teams met during the exhibition season was 1991 when New England won, 24-6?

So, no preseason game previews this year?
M - With just one exception. The number four preseason game against (oh I hate saying this), the Super Bowl Champion Ravens. Expect a nice preview for that rematch!
G - I'm really looking forward to that game.

OK you two, what's the smartest thing that Jim Fassel did last year?
M - Easy - he let coach Larry MacDuff escape from the team. Now if only new special teams coach Fred von Appen could kick a football himself....
G - Dummy, The answer is, Fassel made the promise that took the Giants to the Super Bowl.

We'll give Gamegirl half-credit here. Fassel was smart enough to lose all the preseason games, and then take the Giants to the Super Bowl. Now all the heat is off the team every preseason he coaches.
M - I see your reasoning. Fassel has the reporters and fans at bay because he proved preseason wins don't matter, since he has this higher loftier goal for the team.
G - Sorry, I want full credit especially since I'm stuck paying for those two extra preseason games that "don't matter".
M - Too bad you won't be sitting at the last away one against the Ravens. That's when the coaches usually let the regulars stay in for three quarters to break them in for the real game opener the following week. I have a feeling that game will matter!
G - Sure rub it in. I'll be sitting in front of the TV like you do all season long. Not my favorite way to watch Giants football.
M - The last game I went to, there was more motion in the stands than on the field. Everybody was up and down the stairs all the time. The game commentary between plays was limited to less than ten words like "Kerry Collins - pass incomplete". The people near me got more excited when a beachball came our way more then anything else - never saw one before I guess, and every replay started off with a Toyota commercial. Give me the big screen and close-ups any day.
G - Yeah, you can really get the feel of the game at home Mikefan!! Is that what you're saying? At the game I can see the whole field and sideline action, and not just what the camera wants me to see. Everything else you talked about just gets blocked out once you get used to going to the games. There's the tailgating, and the game doesn't just start at kickoff time by the way, but you wouldn't know that watching at home.
M - Yeah, I hear you. Even famous people like Andy Rooney go to the games. I watch him on TV too.

Enough guys, let that stuff rest, and welcome to the new season. What did you both think of this game?
M - Our offense was flat to say the least. The defense had their moments, especially in the first quarter when they forced the Patriots back into a 4th and 21, but still got beat when their punter, Pochman, connected with a 53 yard field goal.
G - I was hoping for a lot more on offense, especially from Ron Dayne.
M - Getting back to the point you made earlier, the Giants were 0-4 in preseason, and still went to the Super Bowl, but last year, the starters left all the preseason games with a lead. That didn't happen tonight, so it's not quite the same, and more important than the actual score, was the lack of offense.
G - What did you expect without Tiki Barber and Ike Hilliard in the game Mikefan?
M - You're right Gamegirl. I'll just put my fan hat on and figure things will be much better when they're both back at full strength, maybe by the third or forth game of the season.
G - Look, it was just the first preseason game, and for me, it was great to see some football. It seems like a long off time between seasons.
M - What? You didn't watch the XFL in between?
G - Like I said, it was great to see some football.

Gamegirl, we got some email - Are you still seeing that Jet-fan boyfriend of yours.
G - Yes I am. He's a great guy, and he even canceled his season tickets to the Jet games. We'll still hit a few select Jet games here and there instead.

Looks like Giants fever got to him and he came to his senses.
M - More like Gamegirl fever got to him and he's lost his senses. Did he sellout before or after the Jets first round draft pick Santana Moss screwed up his leg?
G - Shaddupp Mikefan!!!!!!.
--- That was from him not me. He's been looking over my shoulder as I type this.
M - Tell him right back at you, and better watch what you're wearing when that guy looks over your shoulder Gamegirl.
G - Anyway, it was the price increases that got to him.
Hey Mikefan - All the old Jets playing for Bill Belichick, kicked the Giants butt, like when that Kerry Collins pass was intercepted by Bryan Cox, and the Giants have to face the real Jets in two weeks.
M - Now it's my turn Jet Fan - Shaddupp!!!!! Besides, we also had former Giant receiver Dave Patten kicking our butt.

Anything else guys?
G - In the category of "It only happens in a Giants game", it was really something to see our kicker Rodney Williams draw an unnecessary roughness penalty. Also, the Patriots looked good and will certainly do better than 5-11 this year.
M - The game was more bearable thanks to the fine commentary of Sam Rosen, Harry Carson, and maybe future governor Phil McConkey.
Make sure to include all of Gamegirl's misspellings when you post this stuff.
G - You mean typos. I don't live at the computer keyboard like you Mikefan. I'm not used to doing this. You'll be getting a phone call instead anyway after next week's game.


Early Stats

Passing
Giants - Jesse Palmer 4-14 for 23 yards, Kerry Collins 3-8 for 18 yards and 1 INT, Jason Garrett 2-6 for 10 yards.
Patriots - Tom Brady 8-14 for 92 yards, Damon Huard 9-12 for 85 yards, Drew Bledsoe 3-4 for 37 yards, Michael Bishop 2-7 for 21 yards.

Rushing
Giants - Damon Washington 9-41, Ron Dayne 4-11, Omar Bacon 3-3, Kerry Collins 1-0, Jason Garrett 1-0, Jesse Palmer 1-0.
Patriots - Antowain Smith 10-50, Walter Williams 10-24, Marc Edwards 4-19, Jr Redmond 6-12, Patrick Pass 3-12, Kevin Faulk 3-1, Drew Bledsoe 1-0.

Receiving
Giants - Amani Toomer 2-12, Adam Young 2-9, Omar Bacon 1-9, Damon Washington 1-9, Greg Comella 1-6, Marcellus Rivers 1-5, Ron Dixon 1-1.
Patriots - Curtis Jackson 3-40, David Patten 3-31, Troy Brown 2-33, Tony Simmons 2-21, Charles Johnson 2-19, Kevin Faulk 2-10, Rod Rutledge 2-7, Patrick Pass 1-22, Torrance Small 1-20, Shockmain Davis 1-11, Johnny Mcwilliams 1-9, Jermaine Wiggins 1-8, Jr Redmond 1-4.

Interceptions
Patriots - Brian Cox 1.

Net yards rushing
Giants - 55
Patriots - 118

Net yards passing
Giants - 37
Patriots - 220

Time of Possession
Giants - 21:43
Patriots - 38:17


Scoring:

1ST QUARTER:
NE - FG, Owen Pochman 53 Yd, 7:35. NYG - 0 NE - 3
2ND QUARTER:
NE - FG, Owen Pochman 23 Yd, 1:51. NYG - 0 NE - 6
3RD QUARTER:
NE - FG, Owen Pochman 25 Yd, 9:09. NYG - 0 NE - 9
4TH QUARTER:
NE - Safety, M. Chatham tackled O. Bacon. NYG - 0 NE - 11
NE
- FG, Owen Pochman 20 Yd, 14:23. NYG - 0 NE - 14


Notes

Right defensive tackle Keith Hamilton was excused from the game to be the best man at his best friend's wedding. Ryan Hale got the start instead..

Lomas Brown and Ron Hale left the game with 1st period injuries and did not return.


Next Game
Jacksonville at Giants Aug 16 at 8:00 pm on ESPN.


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