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Old 12-26-2007, 06:55 PM
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Had this discussion with my friend who is big Giants fan on the way back from the Bills-Giants game. We both agreed that the Giants should play all out and only rest the starters when they are down and out. The way Eli is playing in bad weather there is no way in hell this team is going to the Super Bowl. Another first round exit isn't going to make for a memorable year. Spoiling the Patriots perfect season would be memorable and talked about for years to come. Really I think they are obligated to put up a fight and not let the Patriots get a freebie to 16-0. They are televising this game on CBS and NBC now in addition to the NFL Network. No one is going to be happy with a glorified exhibition game on all three networks.
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Old 12-26-2007, 07:56 PM
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In the words of former Jets coach Herman Edwards "You play to win the game".....I hope that is what the Giants do. Although, from a betting standpoint, I'm taking the Pats.
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Old 12-26-2007, 08:00 PM
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Tough decision, but at least we can see it now. The commisioners office is allowing CBS and NBC affiliates to carry the game from the NFL network.
I'd say try to win the game. I'd love to see them pull off the upset.
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Old 12-26-2007, 08:07 PM
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they should go down fighting, and lose with dignity.

no, seriously, you always play to win. but i think the pats will win pretty handily.
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Old 12-26-2007, 08:11 PM
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Had this discussion with my friend who is big Giants fan on the way back from the Bills-Giants game. We both agreed that the Giants should play all out and only rest the starters when they are down and out. The way Eli is playing in bad weather there is no way in hell this team is going to the Super Bowl. Another first round exit isn't going to make for a memorable year. Spoiling the Patriots perfect season would be memorable and talked about for years to come. Really I think they are obligated to put up a fight and not let the Patriots get a freebie to 16-0. They are televising this game on CBS and NBC now in addition to the NFL Network. No one is going to be happy with a glorified exhibition game on all three networks.

are you sure?
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Old 12-26-2007, 08:15 PM
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are you sure?
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns
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Old 12-26-2007, 08:18 PM
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it's great that everyone will air the game. of course it took a bit of threatening to get it done....the american way, bring up court action, get what you want.
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Old 12-26-2007, 08:22 PM
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Old 12-26-2007, 08:33 PM
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Imagine if the PATS were in the NFC...now that would make a classic Super Bowl.....

I think the G-man should play thier starters until the game gets out of hand.....
say by the 2nd quarter
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Old 12-26-2007, 08:43 PM
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Sit.

They have no shot of winning this game either way. No need to risk injuries to any of your starters for a meaningless record deal.
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Old 12-26-2007, 09:05 PM
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Sit anyone wha has any type of injury and your QB. You have nothing to gain except the possibility of a let down in the next game. The Super Bowl is the only goal at this point because there playoff position is locked in. Obviously the people who do play are professionals and should give maximum effort.
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Old 12-26-2007, 11:43 PM
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Sit.

They have no shot of winning this game either way. No need to risk injuries to any of your starters for a meaningless record deal.
This reads as to what I was about to post. I will steal one from Ricky "runnin" Watters. "For who? For What?"
They have nothing to play for other than the 72' Dolphins. Their playoff game is written in stone, they will gain nothing other than a confidence trampling if they go all out only to lose to the Pats.
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