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Led by solid defense, Giants stomp Redskins in opener
The New York Giants kicked off their Super Bowl title defense with what else -- defense. Playing without Pro Bowl linemen Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora, the defense limited the new-look Washington Redskins to 11 first downs and 209 total yards and gave indications that these Giants are back for another run in a 16-7 victory that ushered in the NFL season on Thursday night.
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The New York Giants kicked off their Super Bowl title defense with what else -- defense. Playing without Pro Bowl linemen Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora, the defense limited the new-look Washington Redskins to 11 first downs and 209 total yards and gave indications that these Giants are back for another run in a 16-7 victory that ushered in the NFL season on Thursday night.
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Giants defeat Redskins 16-7 in season opener
Reuters - The New York Giants opened the NFL season with a 16-7 victory over the Washington Redskins on Thursday.
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Reuters - The New York Giants opened the NFL season with a 16-7 victory over the Washington Redskins on Thursday.
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Defending Champs Make Solid Opening Statement
The New York Giants kicked off their Super Bowl title defense with what else -- defense. Playing without Pro Bowl linemen Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora, the defense limited the new-look Washington Redskins to 11 first downs and 209 total yards and gave indications that these Giants are back for another run in a 16-7 victory that ushered in the NFL season on Thursday night.
wcbstv.com – 23 hours, 12 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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The New York Giants kicked off their Super Bowl title defense with what else -- defense. Playing without Pro Bowl linemen Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora, the defense limited the new-look Washington Redskins to 11 first downs and 209 total yards and gave indications that these Giants are back for another run in a 16-7 victory that ushered in the NFL season on Thursday night.
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Redskins DE Taylor active; Springs inactive
Washington Redskins starting left cornerback Shawn Springs was inactive for the season opener against the New York Giants on Thursday night because of a shin injury.
CBS Sportsline – Sep 4, 2008 11:56 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Washington Redskins starting left cornerback Shawn Springs was inactive for the season opener against the New York Giants on Thursday night because of a shin injury.
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Why Do Football Coaches Hate Democrats?
One constituency in particular has proven especially fruitful for the Republican Party through the years: Prominent football coaches. For whatever reason - a natural sympathy for autocratic leadership, perhaps? - the G.O.P. has had no shortage of sideline generals to showcase through the years, a tradition that the party will renew tonight when former Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs addresses the convention just before 9:00.Other well-known coaches who have assumed prominent roles in Republican Party politics through the years include:* Bud Wilkinson - Led the Oklahoma Sooners to three national titles and 145 victories - including a 47-game winning streak between 1953 and 1957 - before seeking to parlay his in-state popularity into a 1964 U. read more »
The New York Observer – Sep 4, 2008 11:18 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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One constituency in particular has proven especially fruitful for the Republican Party through the years: Prominent football coaches. For whatever reason - a natural sympathy for autocratic leadership, perhaps? - the G.O.P. has had no shortage of sideline generals to showcase through the years, a tradition that the party will renew tonight when former Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs addresses the convention just before 9:00.Other well-known coaches who have assumed prominent roles in Republican Party politics through the years include:* Bud Wilkinson - Led the Oklahoma Sooners to three national titles and 145 victories - including a 47-game winning streak between 1953 and 1957 - before seeking to parlay his in-state popularity into a 1964 U. read more »
The New York Observer – Sep 4, 2008 11:18 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Live Blog: Giants vs. Redskins
Join the discussion as Eli Manning and the Super Bowl champs open the season against Jim Zorn's Washington Redskins.
Newsday.com – Sep 4, 2008 11:07 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Join the discussion as Eli Manning and the Super Bowl champs open the season against Jim Zorn's Washington Redskins.
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Live Blog: Giants open NFL season vs. Redskins
Join the discussion in our live chat room as Eli Manning and the Super Bowl champs take aim at Jim Zorn's Washington Redskins in the 2008 NFL season opener.
Newsday.com – Sep 4, 2008 11:05 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Join the discussion in our live chat room as Eli Manning and the Super Bowl champs take aim at Jim Zorn's Washington Redskins in the 2008 NFL season opener.
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Burress inks 2-year extension hours before kickoff
Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress is finally going to be paid like one of the NFL's top receivers.Hours before the New York Giants kicked off the season against the Washington Redskins on Thursday night, Burress signed a two-year contract extension that will bump his salary into the $7 million range over the next five years.Burress had three years remaining on his original contract that he signed in 2005. He was to have earned about $10 million over that period.
Fox Sports – Sep 4, 2008 10:44 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress is finally going to be paid like one of the NFL's top receivers.Hours before the New York Giants kicked off the season against the Washington Redskins on Thursday night, Burress signed a two-year contract extension that will bump his salary into the $7 million range over the next five years.Burress had three years remaining on his original contract that he signed in 2005. He was to have earned about $10 million over that period.
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Burress, Giants agree to five-year, $35M contract
The New York Giants agreed to a new deal with Plaxico Burress hours before the season opener against the Washington Redskins on Thursday.
ESPN – Sep 4, 2008 9:35 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The New York Giants agreed to a new deal with Plaxico Burress hours before the season opener against the Washington Redskins on Thursday.
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Redskins defensive end Taylor will play vs. Giants
Washington Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor will play in the season opener Thursday night against the New York Giants, ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reported.
ESPN – Sep 4, 2008 9:31 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Washington Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor will play in the season opener Thursday night against the New York Giants, ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reported.
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