NEW YORK – The Giants 2011 NFL season will finally open tomorrow. Fans, including myself, have been waiting all year for this day to arrive and I’m very excited. The NFL carefully planned this opening schedule because of the date in which it falls on. September 11, 2001 is the most infamous date in United States history since the December 7, 1941 date, when Pearl Harbor was attacked. The NFL has scheduled a game between the New York Giants and Washington Redskins, representing two of the cities that were attacked a decade ago on the same infamous date. They also scheduled the New York Jets to play Americas team, better known as the Dallas Cowboys (and called much worse by Giants fans) at MetLife stadium in East Rutherford.
I can still very clearly remember the Giants playing the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football on September 10, 2001. They lost a close game 31-20 that night and when I woke up the next morning, my entire life changed forever. I watched the towers get hit by those planes, like so many other Americans and also knew someone who died in the attacks. He was a Port Authority cop and died running into the buildings to save lives. His story is so courageous that Hollywood made him one of the main characters in the film World Trade Center. His memory is kept alive by those of us in the community that tell people his story each and every year and through the fund raisers given in his name to help kids. You might know someone too who passed away during the attacks ten years ago, I hope you keep their memory alive as well. Former Giants player George Martin has done a ton of work to support the 9/11 first responders and I have promoted his cause since day one. I ask all of our readers to click the link A Journey for 9/11 and contribute in anyway you can, even if it means simply participating in the walk itself. For some reason you may have to click the link twice before it goes through. You can also call 1-877-WALK-911 if you prefer for more info.
The preseason games and training camps are over. The time has come to put up or shut up. The Giants have a very talented football team and I truly believe they can compete with any team in the NFL. I think they will beat the Redskins tomorrow by the score of 21-17 in a close game. Washington will be fired up from playing in DC on such an emotional day and I expect them to give it their best. These games against division rivals are always the most fun to me because the teams play with a little extra spunk when doing battle. I will be keeping a close eye on the defense and watching how they react to the recent surge in injuries that have decimated their squad. Get ready Giants fans, the season is about to begin!
What are your plans to watch the Giants season opener on Sunday?
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my wife and i will light a candle and pray for all who was effected by september 11th 2001.we will also count our blessings, and then watch our new york giants play washington.we actually get the game here in south florida,we usually dont get the giants games,but because of the significance of the date of 911,it is a national game.i too have lost someone on that day,and will never forget,and it is so amazing that the lockout did not effect the start of the nfl season on such a monumental day with so much significance for new york and washington.god bless america,and lets all enjoy a great kick-off to start off the season.looking forward to a fired up game on both sides of the ball,and i believe our new york giants will win a close one, 24-17.
Very nice Bobby. I could not have said that better myself. I hope that you and your wife have a very nice day my friend. God Bless! Go Giants!
God Bless the families who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001. Ten years ago to the day. Thank you to our military who have sacrificed so much since then. Never Forget!!
rough day on the field buddy,but without tuck and umenyora,it was expected.an emotional day on and of the field,but as we get healthier,i believe we will get better.hard without an offensive line though.eli looked good from time to time,but the usual mistakes came back to haunt us as usual.i dont want to say im paranormal,but i called tynes missing the field goal,and thats scary enough for me to know we wont be that good this year.
It certainly was Bobby. It felt like the whole team was in a fog the 2nd half. I just finished writing my game notes article about it. Let’s just put this one behind us and concentrate on the Rams next week. I’m exhausted.
i agree.