Finally, something to talk about other than the weather. Thank you, Aaron Kampman.
The Packers' Pro Bowl defensive lineman, among others, pointed out the Giants are a dirty team. (In case you missed it, you can check out the article here.) Kampman actually pointed it out back in week 2, but the others made sure to follow up this week.
Shaun O'Hara was the main target, as Kampman said that O'Hara hit him after the whistle with a forearm to the back of the neck. The laughable part? Since Kampman tried to lay low, the man who agreed with him: Rodney Harrison. When Osi Umenyiora heard that today, he almost fell off the mini-stage where the podium was in the media room.
As you would expect, it was the big topic. Also as you would expect, not many of the Giants took the bait. But if they were looking for any extra little motication (see: Barber & Crayton,) maybe they found it today.
Other topics:
Sam Madison: limited in practice today. When we spoke to Sam he was in good spirits. I tried to get a little something out of him, but he wouldn't specify how much he was able to do. He said, "We'll see," with a smile a few times. He did admit that he's feeling much better than he has, and when I asked him if he was optimistic about his chances of playing, he did say, "Very." Take that for what it's worth.
"Seinfeld:" Yes, "Seinfeld." By now you've probably heard that a local TV station in Green Bay has decided to pull a 5:30pm episode of "Seinfeld" on Saturday because they heard it was Eli Manning's favorite show. Leave it to Michael Strahan to point out the astutely obvious to the TV execs: "You know, 'Seinfeld' is on DVD now. He can watch it on DVD."
(And by the way, you haven't been entertained until you've seen Anthony "Fooch" Fucilli from MSG, not exactly a Tom Coughlin favorite, ask TC about 'Seinfeld.' Worth the trip across the rivers.)
And oh yeah, the weather. Apparently, it's going to be chilly in Green Bay Sunday.
Lastly, and wisely, nobody crossed Ernie Palladino today. A few close calls, but the Italian Stallion remained at bay. I thank the Good Lord everyday for that man.
Mia Missives: Plax Returns to Practice Plaxico Burress finally hit the practice field this week...which I didn't think I was going to see at this training camp which was a pleasant surprise. He has done 2 days of light work. Walk through style. Some light reps and jogging. Nothing major, but it's a start.
Mia Missives: Carr Driven To Succeed The sun returned on Tuesday and both practices ran as regularly scheduled. Bumps and bruises are still keeping the team from fully being out on the field as a whole. Amani Toomer missed the morning session because of a swollen knee, as did Derrick Ward.
Mia Missives: Giant Rain Drops Not a pretty day in Albany. Pouring rains forcing the one practice of the day inside of the Sefcu Arena where they did a walk through type practice that was planned for Tuesday morning. So, weather permitting both of Tuesday's sessions will be regular workouts. But I have checked with my local weather man here and things not looking promising.
Mia Missives: Quiet in the Capital For all of the Michael Strahan hoop-la that surrounded Giants Training Camp last season...will he or won't he? This year through 15 practices it has been, dare I say, somewhat dull! Not DULL, per se, but with Stra retired, Jeremy getting ready for beads and Mardi Gras, and the team coming off a Super Bowl title over an 18-0 Patriots squad...guys seem to be actually enjoying playing the game they love.
Mia Missives: Giant Crowd So my first day of training camp was a record setting one. 2910. The most fans to ever show up for day 1 of Giants Training Camp. 1470 in the morning session followed by 1440 in the afternoon session. I would like to say that it was all me, but I know I know..the defending Super Bowl Champions WILL draw a crowd and they did not disappoint.
Mia Missives: Heading North On The Thruway They are the Defending Super Bowl Champions...and They are BACK! Big Blue Football turns a new leaf this season and I am hopping on the band wagon to go along for the ride.
Carlin Chomp: The End Of An Era It’s the end of an era. Yeah, it’s a little trite, but it’s true. I’m not going to lie – I was shocked when he decided to pack it in. But you have to give him a lot of credit. He could’ve come back, made more money than he will doing anything
