Wednesday, May 11, 2005
FOOTBALL HAS RETURNED TO THE BRONX
WARNING: This is a recap of the Mariners-Yankees game. Sort of.
Eli Manning rebounded from a subpar first half to lead the New York Giants to a 13-9 victory over the Seattle Seahawks this afternoon at Yankee Stadium. This was the Giants' first home game in Yankee Stadium since 1973 because their current stadium, Giants Stadium, was in the process of being blown up by two unknown men, who claim to be from a group known as "Sports and Bremertonians" (see page A1).
Manning was 20-for-32 and threw for 267 yards and a touchdown. He had 2 interceptions, all in the first half. But fortunately for the Giants, the Seahawks offense couldn't do anything with them.
As good as Manning was, Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was just as bad. Plagued by the inconsistent play of his wide receivers, mainly Koren Robinson, Hasselbeck was just 12-for-28 for 174 yards and 4 interceptions. In the first half, the Seahawks were in the red zone three times but had to settle for three Josh Brown field goals (46, 47, 55). Unfortunately for the Seahawks, the second half would be worse.
Rookie Charles Frederick returned the opening kickoff in the second half 58 yards to set up the Giants with great field position. Two plays later, Manning connected with Plaxico Burress for the Giants' first touchdown of the game. It was Burress' first touchdown as a Giant since signing as a free agent from Pittsburgh. With the score at 10-9, the Giants defense would take over.
Linebacker Carlos Emmons had a career-high 5 sacks on the day for the Giants. The Seahawks' offensive line was missing right tackle Floyd Womack, who was ill and didn't make the long trip from the West Coast. Shaun Alexander was non-existent on this day, running for only 54 yards. Three of Hasselbeck's four interceptions were made by rookie cornerback Corey Webster, who has been a major surprise for the Giants defense.
The Giants (3-3) are in Oakland next Sunday to take on the Raiders while the Seahawks (2-3) return to Seattle to face the defending world champion New England Patriots.
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
SCORING SUMMARY
1st quarter
SEA - Josh Brown 46 yd FG
SEA - Josh Brown 47 yd FG
2nd quarter
NYG - Jay Feely 40 yd FG
SEA - Josh Brown 55 yd FG
Halftime - Seattle 9, New York Giants 3
3rd quarter
NYG - Plaxico Burress 23 yd TD pass from Manning (Feely kick)
4th quarter
NYG - Jay Feely 49 yd FG
SEATTLE
Matt Hasselbeck - 12-for-28, 174 yards, 0 touchdowns, 4 interceptions
Shaun Alexander - 22 carries, 54 yards
Jerome Pathon - 5 receptions, 38 yards
Jamie Sharper - 8 tackles, 2 sacks
NEW YORK GIANTS
Eli Manning - 20-for-32, 267 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions
Tiki Barber - 19 carries, 76 yards
Plaxico Burress - 7 receptions, 99 yards, 1 touchdown
Corey Webster - 7 tackles, 3 interceptions
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Football scores are fun, but only when your team isn't on the losing end of them.
Eli Manning rebounded from a subpar first half to lead the New York Giants to a 13-9 victory over the Seattle Seahawks this afternoon at Yankee Stadium. This was the Giants' first home game in Yankee Stadium since 1973 because their current stadium, Giants Stadium, was in the process of being blown up by two unknown men, who claim to be from a group known as "Sports and Bremertonians" (see page A1).
Manning was 20-for-32 and threw for 267 yards and a touchdown. He had 2 interceptions, all in the first half. But fortunately for the Giants, the Seahawks offense couldn't do anything with them.
As good as Manning was, Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was just as bad. Plagued by the inconsistent play of his wide receivers, mainly Koren Robinson, Hasselbeck was just 12-for-28 for 174 yards and 4 interceptions. In the first half, the Seahawks were in the red zone three times but had to settle for three Josh Brown field goals (46, 47, 55). Unfortunately for the Seahawks, the second half would be worse.
Rookie Charles Frederick returned the opening kickoff in the second half 58 yards to set up the Giants with great field position. Two plays later, Manning connected with Plaxico Burress for the Giants' first touchdown of the game. It was Burress' first touchdown as a Giant since signing as a free agent from Pittsburgh. With the score at 10-9, the Giants defense would take over.
Linebacker Carlos Emmons had a career-high 5 sacks on the day for the Giants. The Seahawks' offensive line was missing right tackle Floyd Womack, who was ill and didn't make the long trip from the West Coast. Shaun Alexander was non-existent on this day, running for only 54 yards. Three of Hasselbeck's four interceptions were made by rookie cornerback Corey Webster, who has been a major surprise for the Giants defense.
The Giants (3-3) are in Oakland next Sunday to take on the Raiders while the Seahawks (2-3) return to Seattle to face the defending world champion New England Patriots.
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
SCORING SUMMARY
1st quarter
SEA - Josh Brown 46 yd FG
SEA - Josh Brown 47 yd FG
2nd quarter
NYG - Jay Feely 40 yd FG
SEA - Josh Brown 55 yd FG
Halftime - Seattle 9, New York Giants 3
3rd quarter
NYG - Plaxico Burress 23 yd TD pass from Manning (Feely kick)
4th quarter
NYG - Jay Feely 49 yd FG
SEATTLE
Matt Hasselbeck - 12-for-28, 174 yards, 0 touchdowns, 4 interceptions
Shaun Alexander - 22 carries, 54 yards
Jerome Pathon - 5 receptions, 38 yards
Jamie Sharper - 8 tackles, 2 sacks
NEW YORK GIANTS
Eli Manning - 20-for-32, 267 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions
Tiki Barber - 19 carries, 76 yards
Plaxico Burress - 7 receptions, 99 yards, 1 touchdown
Corey Webster - 7 tackles, 3 interceptions
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Football scores are fun, but only when your team isn't on the losing end of them.
/ Click for main page
