Much has already been
written on Sillers.Com about the Giants/Stillers game but here are a few facts
for those that like �em.
History:
A bunch happened yesterday
to make history for franchises and the NFL.�
A few for you:
- The Giants returned a kick-off for a
touchdown.� That was their first (I
forget the exact year) since the 60�s.�
Unfortunately it was at our expense.
- The Stillers became the 7th team in
NFL history to win 12 games in a row in one season.� Four of the last six have won the big
one.
- The 2004 Stillers made franchise history by
going 13-1.
- Big Ben made QB history by winning his first 12
starts.
- Jerome Bettis.�
Much has been discussed about the Bus during the last two
weeks.� My colleague, StillMill,
has started much of the conversations and subsequent arguments.� Like Bettis or not (and I do) he also
made some history yesterday.
- He once again moved into #5 on the all time NFL
rushing list (at least until the end of today when we see what Curtis
Martin does. The Bus is now only 82 yards behind Dickerson for #4 on the
list.� He is likely to retire after
this season, as he has already alluded to but a Bus fan or hater must
appreciate that effort.� I don�t
care if he weighs 310 pounds.� The
Bus has produced.� Hopefully we�ll
see his usefulness in the playoffs, the Bus�s nemesis.
- Bettis also became the 2nd running
back in Stiller history to go over 10,000 yards,; Franco being the first.
- Bettis also broke Franco�s team record of 48
starts with over 100 yards.� If you
include his Rams starts, Bettis has 59 total starts with over 100 yards
rushing.
- Jeef Reed Has kicked 10 field goals in a
row.� He is behind Gary Anderson�s
19 in 1994.
- The Stiller�s defensive performance yesterday
will knock us out of the #1 D in the NFL.�
The Skins will once again claim that title.
- While I�m not a fan of the sack stat, the
Stillers D were the number one sacking D in the NFL but have recorded zero
in the last two games.
- Big Ben threw for over 300 yards for the first
time, without Plaxico.� That is his
third time this season he has thrown for over 200 yards.� His stats aren�t noisemakers except for
one:� 12-0!
Other Notes:
- Unless Ben picks up opponent�s stunts or the
line gives a little better protection, Ben may need to consult Tommy on
insurance policies.
- Ben�s two interceptions yesterday were as ugly
as Ben Stiller in the movie Dodgeball.
- Our once #1 defense made Eli look like his
brother.� The only difference was
the after game interview with Eli on ESPN.� Not being a fashion juggernaut but did anyone else see Eli
and his 1960 looking sweater and collared shirt?� Perhaps he was paying tribute to the last time the Giants
returned a kick off for a TD.
- Did the Super Bowl happen yesterday?� Living in the DC area, you would think
so after the Skins beat the lowly 49ers.�
Stiller fans always complain but we don�t go nuts if our team was
4-8 and beats a 3-9 team.
- Speaking of the DC area, I was doing a little
Christmas shopping this morning and went to my favorite sports store in
the Potomac Mills Outlet Mall.� I
saw new Ben and Ward shirts, stacks of terrible towels (official ones),
Duce jerseys, Plax jerseys and Stiller stuff everywhere.� My point is, it is always good to see
Stiller stuff overtaking another team�s market (Skins and Ravens).
- I�ll beat the dead horse for 10 weeks in a
row.� I don�t think our secondary
will help us out against potent offenses (in coverage) unless we play like
we did against Philly and NE.� Eli
had fun and we gave him some confidence yesterday.
I would also like to take
this time and on behalf of Stillers.Com wish everyone a safe and happy
Christmas Holiday and Happy New Year.�
Be safe, have fun and let�s embarrass the Ravens next Sunday, a perfect Christmas gift for any fan.