Super Bowl 2012: Phrases are essential for the New York Giants

Selasa, 31 Januari 2012

Read more: Eli Manning (QB-NYG), New York Giants

The surprising New York Giants, the 2012 Super Bowl — which has featured the Giants emerging from the fall in the week 15 7-7 NFL season 2011 and from five straight wins--was led by Eli Manning and robust defense.

But as the SB nation blog giants, which points to the Big Blue View, New York also benefit a range of excellent ball, in which the security turns a weaker one than ordinary matches are rare.

Despite the rainy and windy weather Giants turnover. It was the seventh consecutive game in which not a foul, their longest such Streak since 2008. Giants nevyclenil turnover in three of their last four games, including the regular season finale vs. Dallas. They won their last eight games (regular season and postseason), which did not turn the ball over.

The Giants committed only two turnovers in their winning streak to five games, Manning throwing interceptions against the New York Jets week 16 regular season and the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round of the NFC.

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Giants Vs. 49ers, 2012 NFC Championship Game: New York Begins Second Half With Three-And-Out

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Read More: Eli Manning (QB - NYG), New York Giants

In this 2012 NFC Championship Game, the New York Giants have either been able to move the ball into San Francisco territory or unable to move the ball very much at all against the San Francisco 49ers. Their first drive of the second half would certainly fall into the latter category.

After two Ahmad Bradshaw runs, the Giants decided to throw on third-and-one, but Eli Manning could not find anyone, forcing New York to punt. It was Steve Weatherford's fourth punt of the day.

The Niners, gashed by Victor Cruz in the first half, managed not to get burned by the salsa-happy Giants wideout on the first drive of the third quarter.

For updates and analysis on these teams throughout the 2012 NFC Championship Game, visit 49ers blog Niners Nation, Giants blog Big Blue View and SB Nation New York and SB Nation Bay Area. Don't forget to check out SB Nation's NFL hub for all your playoff news.

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49ers Vs. Giants: San Francisco Stifled By New York Defense

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Read More: Frank Gore (RB - SFX), Alex Smith (QB - SFX), Eli Manning (QB - NYG), New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are hosting the New York Giants in what is so far a fairly evenly-matched 2012 NFC Championship Game. As the end of the first half of play draws near, the score is tied, 7-7.

The 49ers were able to get a key sack on Eli Manning on a 3rd-and-2 situation to force the Giants punt and start a drive on their own 16.

Alex Smith pitched the ball to Frank Gore on first down, who seemed to lose his footing behind the line of scrimmage and was tackled for a short loss. Smith opted to let the clock run down to the two-minute warning without a snap, giving the Niners a few moments to plan their approach.

Gore picked up two yards on a carry following the two-minute warning and set up a 3rd-and-9 situation for the Niners on their own 17 yard line. Smith took the shotgun snap but was forced to scramble out of the pocket and was tackled short of the first down. The 49ers had to punt the ball away with 1:49 left in the half.

For updates and analysis on these teams leading up to their matchup, visit 49ers blog Niners Nation, Giants blog Big Blue View and SB Nation New York and SB Nation Bay Area. Don't forget to check out SB Nation's NFL hub for all your playoff news.

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49ers Vs. Giants, NFC Championship Game Score Update: New York Leads 10-7 At Halftime

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Read More: Vernon Davis (TE - SFX), Alex Smith (QB - SFX), Eli Manning (QB - NYG), Lawrence Tynes (K - NYG), Bear Pascoe (TE - NYG), Victor Cruz (WR - NYG), New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are hosting the New York Giants in the 2012 NFC Championship Game. After the first half, the Giants currently lead by a score of 10-7.

The 49ers jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter on a 73-yard touchdown pass from Alex Smith to Vernon Davis. The Giants tied things up early in the second quarter when Eli Manning threw a 6-yard pass to Bear Pascoe for a New York touchdown. The score remained tied until the final five seconds of the half, when Lawrence Tynes nailed a 31-yard field goal to put the Giants on top, 10-7.

The teams seem fairly evenly matched, with the disparity coming on the passing games of the two teams. Smith only has six passing yards other than the touchdown pass to Davis, while Manning and receiver Victor Cruz have basically been on fire since the rain stopped in the second quarter. Manning has 181 passing yards in the half, while Cruz has 125 receiving yards.

For updates and analysis on these teams leading up to their matchup, visit 49ers blog Niners Nation, Giants blog Big Blue View and SB Nation New York and SB Nation Bay Area. Don't forget to check out SB Nation's NFL hub for all your playoff news.

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2012 NFC Championship Game Halftime Score: Victor Cruz Helps Giants Take 10-7 Lead

Senin, 30 Januari 2012

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Read More: Eli Manning (QB - NYG), Victor Cruz (WR - NYG), New York Giants

Victor Cruz has been one of the most surprising things about the 2011 NFL season, emerging from obscurity and the Giants' practice squad to become one of the league's most productive receivers. On the Giants' last drive of the first half in the 2012 NFC Championship Game, which culminated in a field goal to give New York a 10-7 halftime lead, he reminded the viewing audience of why.

Cruz ducked and dived into the holes in the Niners' coverage, making himself available for Eli Manning, making four catches for 56 yards on the drive, and getting New York into position for Lawrence Tynes to kick a 31-yard field goal.

Cruz has had a massive first half beyond just that drive, too, with eight catches for a staggering 125 yards. If Manning can keep finding him, Big Blue may have little trouble advancing to Super Bowl XLVI.

For updates and analysis on these teams throughout the 2012 NFC Championship Game, visit 49ers blog Niners Nation, Giants blog Big Blue View and SB Nation New York and SB Nation Bay Area. Don't forget to check out SB Nation's NFL hub for all your playoff news.

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Giants Vs. 49ers: New York Defense Shuts Down San Francisco Passing Game

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The second half is underway in the 2012 NFC Championship game between the New York Giants and the hometown San Francisco 49ers. Early in the third quarter, the Giants lead by a score of 10-7.

The Niners came up with another big stop on New York's first possession of the half, forcing a punt. San Francisco started on their own 32 yard line and quarterback Alex Smith was sacked on the first play of the possession for a significant loss. On 2nd and 17, Smith hooked up with Frank Gore for a gain of three yards. The Niners were charged with a false start and found themselves looking at a 3rd-and-19 situation.Smith took the snap out of the shotgun, shook off a tackle and scrambled out of bounds. There was a flag on the play as the Giants were charged with illegal contact prior to Smith being forced out of the pocket, giving the 49ers a new first down.

Kendall Hunter took a pitch and reversed to the right side, cutting through the New York defense and picking up a first down for San Francisco. Frank Gore picked up four yards on the next play with a run up the middle. Smith targeted Vernon Davis on 2nd-and-6, but the pass came up short. Smith was pressured again and saw another pass get broken up, leading to another San Francisco punt.

For updates and analysis on these teams leading up to their matchup, visit 49ers blog Niners Nation, Giants blog Big Blue View and SB Nation New York and SB Nation Bay Area. Don't forget to check out SB Nation's NFL hub for all your playoff news.

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