Tuesday Reading

Giants

Giants.com: Big Blue Kickoff Live (7/15): Sal Paolantonio previews 2019 season
ESPN's Sal Paolantonio takes a look at the Giants' offseason changes and previews the 2019 NFL season (Audio)
https://www.giants.com/video/big-blue-kickoff-live-7-15-sal-paolantonio-previews-2019-season

RV SNY: 10 most important players to Giants' success in 2019
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/10-most-important-players-for-giants-in-2019/308775216

Dunleavy NJ.com: Giants training camp cuts: 11 returning players who could be in roster jeopardy | Salary cap casualties?
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/07/giants-training-camp-cuts-11-potential-cap-casualties-veterans-in-roster-jeopardy.html

Traina Locked on Giants Podcast: We're winding down our 2019 Giants opponent previews. Up next, LockedOn Packers host Peter Bukowski gives us an in-depth look at the Green Bay Packers (Audio)
http://dcs.megaphone.fm/LKN3639878952.mp3?key=abe474aef7f34694ca9489f4e0ce0543

QB

Traina BBV: Giants Training Camp position preview: Quarterback questions for first time since 2005
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2019/7/15/20693712/ny-giants-training-camp-preview-quarterbacks-eli-manning-daniel-jones-kyle-lauletta-alex-tanney

Dunleavy NJ.com: When Phil Simms says Giants will replace Eli Manning with Daniel Jones
https://www.nj.com/giants /2019/07/when-phil-simms-says-giants-will-replace-eli-manning-with-daniel-jones.html

RB

Serby NYP: Giants need Saquon Barkley to be what Odell Beckham was not
https://nypost.com/2019/07/15/giants-need-saquon-barkley-to-be-what-odell-beckham-was-not/amp/

WR

NFL.com: Golden Tate calls Stafford best QB he's played with
https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001035934/article/golden-tate-matthew-stafford-is-best-qb-ive-played-with?

TE

Traina Football Maven: Training Camp Roster Preview: Scott Simonson
https://footballmaven.io/nygiants/api/amp/nygiants/news/training-camp-roster-preview-scott-simonson-vn3m8-Fcz0-1UcKgquoHxA/

DL

Salomone Giants.com: 30 Questions in 30 Days: Utilizing the D-line
https://www.giants.com/news/30-questions-in-30-days-utilizing-the-d-line

LB

Valentine BBV: Giants� 90-man roster: LB Josiah Tauaefa bidding for spot
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2019/7/15/20690126/ny-giants-90-man-roster-preview-lb-josiah-tauaefa

S

Jaeger NYP: Giants� Kamrin Moore arrested for punching woman unconscious
https://nypost.com/2019/07/15/giants-kam-moore-arrested-for-allegedly-punching-woman-unconscious/amp/

NFL

Vrentas MMQB: A Possible Ezekiel Elliott Holdout, Jarrett and Gould Get Paid, No Deal for Clowney
https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/07/15/ezekiel-elliott-holdout-jadeveon-clowney-franchise-tag-grady-jarrett-robbie-gould-extentions

Harrison NFL.com: 2019 NFL head coach power rankings

26 Pat Shurmur, Giants

�Shurmur led the Giants to a 5-11 record and last-place finish in the NFC East in his first year on the job, and the Giants' offense faltered more often than not. That was an area Shurmur was supposed to shore up. Even the ridiculous all-purpose production of first-year phenom Saquon Barkley couldn't solve Big Blue's woes, so much so that the rush offense finished 24th in the league. This, with a running back who racked up over 2,000 yards from scrimmage. Were the Giants awful on offense? No. They were inconsistent, couldn't survive health woes at receiver, and were far from strong enough to make up for a bottom-10 defensive unit. Shurmur has much work to do in 2019, from replacing Odell Beckham Jr., to successfully managing the Eli Manning/ Daniel Jones situation, to trying to stay feisty in the NFC East. The reason he's behind Gase on this list? Gase has led a team to the playoffs, and Shurmur has yet to have success as a head coach.�

https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001035886/article/2019-nfl-head-coach-power-rankings-bill-belichick-still-no-1?

Roling B/R: An Updated Look at the 2020 NFL Free-Agent Class Ahead of Training Camp
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2845149-an-updated-look-at-the-2020-nfl-free-agent-class-ahead-of-training-camp.amp.html

ARIZONA
Stumbaugh AZ Republic: Kyler Murray impressed Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald with leadership on Day 1
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2019/07/15/cardinals-kyler-murray-impressed-larry-fitzgerald-his-leadership/1735140001/

Cluff AZ Republic: Patrick Peterson opens up about suspension, Arizona Cardinals trade request in interview
https://amp.azcentral.com/amp/1734270001

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons preview 2019: Team is expecting big things from Ridley�
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-preview-2019-team-expecting-big-things-from-ridley/lMRrH5gdq8KFpbHRiq8nVI/

Ledbetter AJC: Falcons agree to four-year, $68 million deal with Grady Jarrett
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-agree-four-year-million-deal-with-grady-jarrett/BuBQOKwTvoOHDL1wPUmm9L/

BALTIMORE
Benoit MMQB: How Will Free-Agency Losses Impact Ravens� Top Defense?
https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/07/15/baltimore-ravens-preview-2018-marlon-humphrey-earl-thomas-lamar-jackson

BUFFALO
Wolf Buffalo News: Bills' Ed Oliver: 'No pressure' from lofty expectations heading into training camp
https://buffalonews.com/2019/07/15/bills-ed-oliver-no-pressure-expectations-training-camp-replace-kyle-williams/

CAROLINA
Marks Charlotte Observer: What comes after �disaster?� For reworked Panthers offensive line, hopefully stability
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article232676542.html

CHICAGO
Kenney Chicago Sun Times: In wake of family tragedy, Bears RB Tarik Cohen finds new purpose
https://chicago.suntimes.com/platform/amp/bears/2019/7/15/20695567/in-wake-of-family-tragedy-bears-rb-tarik-cohen-finds-new-purpose

CINCINNATI
Dragon Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals guard Clint Boling announces his retirement from the NFL
https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/1734106001

CLEVELAND
Burns Cleveland Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns' Greg Robinson struggled with this in 2018: Here's how he fixes it -- Film Room
https://expo.cleveland.com/sports/g66l-2019/07/5ec68aa1f97777/cleveland-browns-greg-robinson-struggled-with-this-move-in-2018-heres-how-he-fixes-it-film-room.html

Burns Cleveland Plain Dealer: Austin Corbett: One area where he excels could help him become the Cleveland Browns' right guard
https://expo.cleveland.com/sports/g66l-2019/07/bb4363cd532288/austin-corbett-one-area-where-he-excels-could-help-him-become-the-cleveland-browns-right-guard.html

Patsko Cleveland Plain Dealer: Will Greg Joseph or Austin Seibert provide stability at kicker? Cleveland Browns 19 questions
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/07/will-greg-joseph-or-austin-seibert-provide-stability-at-kicker-cleveland-browns-19-questions.html

DALLAS
Kapadia The Athletic: An analytical deep dive into what the Cowboys have in QB Dak Prescott
https://theathletic.com/1063810/2019/07/15/an-analytical-deep-dive-into-what-the-cowboys-have-in-qb-dak-prescott/?

Florio PFT: Ezekiel Elliott has privately said that he�s planning a training-camp holdout
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/07/15/ezekiel-elliott-has-privately-said-that-hes-planning-a-training-camp-holdout/

Helman Cowboys.com: Puni Looking To Go From Division II To The NFL
https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/puni-looking-to-go-from-division-ii-to-the-nfl

DENVER
Fredrickson Denver Post: �I�m ready 100 percent�: Broncos� Phillip Lindsay eager for training camp, won�t pinpoint return date
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/07/15/phillip-lindsay-broncos-training-camp/amp/

O�Halloran Denver Post: Broncos Position Preview: New defense �tailor-made� fit for linebackers Von Miller, Bradley Chubb
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/07/15/broncos-position-preview-linebackers-2019/amp/#click=https://t.co/0udkNwOFP9

DETROIT
Rogers Detroit News: Lions training camp preview: Five roster battles to watch
https://amp.detroitnews.com/amp/1732992001

Twentyman Lions.com: 2019 training camp preview: Tackle
https://www.detroitlions.com/news/2019-training-camp-preview-tackle

GREEN BAY
Hodkiewicz Packers.com: Countdown to Camp: Young receivers could produce hottest competition
https://www.packers.com/news/countdown-to-camp-young-receivers-could-produce-hottest-competition

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans, Jadeveon Clowney prepared to wait it out
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-Jadeveon-Clowney-prepared-to-wait-it-out-14097143.php

Davenport B/R: Keeping Jadeveon Clowney on the Franchise Tag Is the Best Move Texans Can Make
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2845410-keeping-jadeveon-clowney-on-the-franchise-tag-is-the-best-move-texans-can-make.amp.html

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Ex-Texans QB T.J. Yates adapting well to coaching role
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/Ex-Texans-QB-T-J-Yates-adapting-well-to-coaching-14096681.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Horner Indianapolis Star: Colts guard Quenton Nelson can taste a Super Bowl
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/1741418001

JACKSONVILLE
Reid Florida Times Union: Jaguars anticipating Marqise Lee's return to strengthen receiving corps
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190715/jaguars-anticipating-marqise-lees-return-will-strengthen-receiving-corps?

KANSAS CITY
McCann MMQB: How Will Roger Goodell Handle Tyreek Hill Situation as NFL Nears Decision?
https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/07/15/tyreek-hill-roger-goodell-possible-suspension-decision-chiefs

Grathoff KC Star: Tyrann Mathieu says Chiefs defense will have a �tough hill to climb� in 2019
https://amp.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article232677842.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Simmons Rams.com: Daily Dose: Greg Gaines a Rams sleeper�
https://www.therams.com/news/daily-dose-greg-gaines-a-rams-sleeper

Simmons Rams.com: Countdown to Camp: Rams cornerbacks should be a team strength�
https://www.therams.com/news/countdown-to-camp-rams-cornerbacks-should-be-a-team-strength

MIAMI
Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL)
7/15/19, 3:56 PM
The Dolphins are sitting on a potential gold mine over the next few years. $100M+ in cap space and a projected 12 draft picks in 2020, this is one of the most important stretches in franchise history.

Prime opportunity in a loaded class

Baldinger Yahoo Sports: Why Miami Dolphins left tackle Laremy Tunsil is the best young left tackle in the game | Baldy's Breakdowns (Video)
https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/why-miami-dolphins-left-tackle-232700812.html

MINNESOTA
Smith Vikings.com: Training Camp Primer: Vikings on Quest to Increase Explosive Plays
https://www.vikings.com/news/training-camp-primer-vikings-on-quest-to-increase-explosive-plays

Smith Vikings.com: Dennison Ready to Help O-Line Improve in 2019
https://www.vikings.com/news/rick-dennison-vikings-help-o-line-improve-2019

NEW ENGLAND
Thomas Forbes.com: In Patriots� Backfield, Rookie Damien Harris Is A Fascinating Projection
https://www.forbes.com/sites/oliverthomas/2019/07/15/in-patriots-backfield-rookie-damien-harris-is-a-fascinating-projection/amp/

NEW YORK JETS
Rank NFL.com: Can Jets follow in Bears', Rams' footsteps?
https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001035849/article/state-of-the-franchise-sam-darnolds-growth-jets-top-priority?

Mehta NYDN: Mehta�s Top 20 Jets Countdown: No. 4 RB Le�Veon Bell
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-leveon-bell-countdown-20190716-ohsx7hkhkvaodhujohtj7j2h5i-story.html

Costello NYP: New Jets offense could unlock Quincy Enunwa�s full potential
https://nypost.com/2019/07/15/new-jets-offense-could-unlock-quincy-enunwas-full-potential/amp/

OAKLAND
Dan Graziano@DanGrazianoESPN
Suspended former Steelers and Raiders WR Martavis Bryant has formally applied to the NFL for reinstatement. Bryant has been working with the NFL and NFLPA on steps he needs to take to address his mental health issues with resources such as therapists and ADHD treatments.

Raiders.com: Raiders sign guard Jonathan Cooper
https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-guard-jonathan-cooper

Martin Raiders.com: 2019 Position Battle: Safeties
https://www.raiders.com/news/2019-position-battle-safeties

PHILADELPHIA
Kaye NJ.com: Eagles DT breakdown: How will Malik Jackson�s arrival impact rotation next to Fletcher Cox?
https://www.nj.com/eagles/2019/07/eagles-dt-breakdown-how-will-malik-jacksons-arrival-impact-rotation-next-to-fletcher-cox.html

Gallen Penn Live: Philadelphia Eagles training camp breakdown: Linebackers
https://www.pennlive.com/philadelphiaeagles/2019/07/philadelphia-eagles-training-camp-breakdown-linebackers.html

PITTSBURGH
Adamski Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers 2-a-days: Eli Rogers in the slot? Mason Rudolph No. 2 QB?
https://triblive.com/sports/steelers-2-a-days-eli-rogers-in-the-slot-mason-rudolph-no-2-qb/

Bombulie Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Ryan Switzer working to perfect role as slot receiver for Steelers
https://triblive.com/sports/ryan-switzer-working-to-perfect-role-as-slot-receiver-for-steelers/

SAN FRANCISCO
Fitzgerald SF Chronicle: Robbie Gould lands 4-year, $19 million deal from 49ers after all
https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/amp/Robbie-Gould-lands-4-year-19-million-deal-from-14097406.php

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Grady Jarrett�s new contract is good news for Jarran Reed, not so much for the Seahawks
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/grady-jarretts-new-contract-good-news-for-jarran-reed-not-so-much-for-the-seahawks/?

TAMPA BAY
Bassinger TB Times: Ranking the Buccaneers� most important moves (and nonmoves) of the 2019 offseason
https://www.tampabay.com/data/2019/07/15/ranking-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-most-important-moves-and-nonmoves-of-the-2019-offseason/

Stroud TB Times: M.J. Stewart calls Bucs a �sleeper team,� lauds Jameis Winston�s leadership
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2019/07/15/mj-stewart-calls-bucs-a-sleeper-team-lauds-jameis-winstons-leadership/?

WASHINGTON
Copeland Washington Post: Redskins� Alex Smith has external fixator removed, nearly eight months after leg injury
https://beta.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/07/15/redskins-alex-smith-has-external-fixator-removed-nearly-eight-months-after-leg-injury/?

Melnick Redskins.com: 2019 Redskins in Richmond: Running Backs
https://www.redskins.com/news/2019-redskins-in-richmond-running-backs

Bullock The Athletic: Is Jonathan Allen ready to join the NFL�s elite defensive lineman?
https://theathletic.com/1077998/2019/07/16/is-jonathan-allen-ready-to-join-the-nfls-elite-defensive-lineman/

Colleges/Draft

QB
Winks Yahoo Sports: 2020 NFL Draft Stock - Quarterbacks
https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/2020-nfl-draft-stock-quarterbacks-051913763.html

Baker TB Times: Florida Gators� Feleipe Franks is already an MLB draftee. What about NFL?
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/florida-gators/2019/07/15/florida-gators-feleipe-franks-is-already-an-mlb-draftee-what-about-nfl/

Edholm Yahoo Sports: NFL draft: Mizzou's Kelly Bryant hopes 'weird' coordinator helps prep him for next level
https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/nfl-draft-mizzous-kelly-bryant-hopes-weird-coordinator-helps-prep-him-for-next-level-213724407.html

Birch Des Moines Register: 'Now it's kind of on his shoulders': Matt Leinart thinks Brock Purdy can lead ISU to Big 12 title game
https://amp.desmoinesregister.com/amp/1740612001

History

Pompei The Athletic: An NFL legend in his own right, Peyton Manning takes a trip through the league�s history � and collects his own keepsakes � in Peyton�s Places
https://theathletic.com/1077318/2019/07/15/an-nfl-legend-in-his-own-right-peyton-manning-takes-a-trip-through-the-leagues-history-and-collects-his-own-keepsakes-in-peytons-places/

Vemu SB Nation: Jason Sehorn�s onside kick touchdown return deserves to be remembered more than it is
Sehorn�s famous cartwheel interception happened two weeks later, but this play was also pivotal for the Giants.
https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/nfl/2019/7/15/18761104/jason-sehorn-onside-kick-touchdown-return-giants-jaguars-2000

Giants Birthdays 7-16

Anthony Howard NT UDFA-Tennessee 1987 NYG 1987 7-16-1960

Casey Merrill DE W-GB 1983 NYG 1983-1985 7-16-1957

10-03-1985 NYT: MERRILL JOINS GIANTS AFTER LONG HOLDOUT

�Casey Merrill was sitting at his ranch last Thursday in Borrego Springs, Calif. At a time when he normally would be playing football, he had just planted a few hundred citrus trees oranges, tangerines, tangelos, red grapefruit and Mexican limes.
The telephone rang, and his lawyer-agent, Howard Slusher, told him to take the next flight to New York. Merrill closed down the ranch and arrived here at 2 A.M. Friday in time for Hurricane Gloria. On Tuesday night, he signed with the Giants for two years with a one-year option, and today he returned to the team he joined in 1983 as a pass-rushing defensive end.
Merrill had been one of the Giants' three unsigned veterans. He had been asking for $1.2 million over three years, and the Giants were reported to have been offering $800,000 over three years. However, a source familiar with the contract indicated Merrill would receive no more than $500,000 for two years...

With Merrill's return, the Giants' only remaining unsigned free agents are Mark Haynes, the All-Pro cornerback, and Earnest Gray, a seventh-year wide receiver. Neither appears close to signing.
Last season, Merrill played on 23 percent of the Giants' defensive plays as a substitute in passing situations. When three linebackers were injured, Merrill was used in passing situations as a linebacker in what the Giants called the Casey defense.

Better Pass Rush This Year
That defense will probably not be used now because it is not needed. Besides, Leonard Marshall's development has given the Giants a better pass rush.
''About 15 or 16 times,'' said Merrill, ''I thought I would sit out the year. But the team is doing well, and I want to be part of it. You watch on TV and you see your friends out there and you wish you were there.
''I'm glad to be back in New York. I didn't want to go anywhere else. Where else can you have bagels for breakfast, soul food for lunch and tacos for dinner?
''And I didn't want to miss Halloween here. Last year in Manhattan, we saw the Village People on Halloween. They don't have anything like that in the Midwest.'' Merrill's readiness is unresolved. ''I think I'm in good shape,'' he said. ''I've been digging ditches and doing running and a little weight work. I think I'll be ready tomorrow, but I haven't had too many collisions since the playoffs. I have to get my head popped a few times.''
''I assume he's pretty much ready to go,'' said Parcells, ''but we have to be careful. He's missed a lot of time. When that happens, you can get a lot of soreness and pull a muscle, like Eric Dickerson of the Rams did last week.''
Parcells was asked if he had ill feelings toward Merrill because of the prolonged absence.
''No,'' said the coach. ''That's business. I coach the guys that are here, and he's here now.''

Whip Walton LB W-MIN 1980 NYG 1980 7-16-1955

In Memoriam

Don Boll OL TR-WAS 1960 NYG 1960 Born 7-16-1927 Died 12-29-2001

Nebraska HS HOF

�Don Boll was to the All Big Seven Conference football team when playing for the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the 1950s as an outstanding lineman, traveling quite a long road to reach that athletic perfection. While a high school student at Scribner High in Dodge County, his school had no football program, so Don Boll played head and shoulders above the opposition in basketball, baseball and track. After enlisting in the US Marine Corps toward the close of World War II in 1945, he was encouraged to play football for the Quantico Marine Team and that�s where his start came in that sport. Upon leaving the service he enrolled at the University of Nebraska where he lettered three years as a great guard on the gridiron. In 1953 he was selected as Rookie of the Year while playing for the professional football Washington Redskins..�

Grenny Lansdell HB D1-USC 1940 NYG 1940 Born 7-16-1918 Died 5-14-1984

Pasadena City College HOF: �Considered one of the last of the "triple-threat" backs in college football, Grenny Lansdell originally starred as a halfback on Pasadena Junior College's first undefeated football team in 1936 (9-0). He took his talents to USC where he was an All-American and the Trojans' leading passer from 1937-1939. He not only was a quarterback, but he was a rusher, a punter, a punt returner, and a safety on defense. Lansdell is the highest NFL draft choice ever from PCC as the 10th pick overall in the first round of the 1940 rookie draft by the New York Giants. He had a brief pro career due to serving the military in World War II as a pilot. He would fly jets as an airline pilot for Trans World Airlines for more than 30 years. He was part of PCC's first Sports Hall of Fame class in 1961.�

USC HOF: �LANSDELL: Grenville "Grenny" Lansdell was an All-American and All-Conference first team quarterback at USC in 1939. The 3-year letterman (1937-38-39) helped USC to a pair of conference titles, AP Top 10 rankings and Rose Bowl wins. He led the Trojans in passing in 1937 (28 completions, 310 yards), 1938 (44, 458) and 1939 (42, 479). He also was the team's leader in rushing, total offense and scoring in 1938 (462 yards, 920 yards, 31 points) and 1939 (742, 1,221, 54). He still ranks among USC's Top 25 career leaders in rushing (23rd with 1,621 yards) and total offense (19th with 2,868 yards). A product of Pasadena Junior College, he played in the 1940 College All-Star Game. He then was selected in the first round of the 1940 NFL draft by the New York Giants and played with them that season. Afterwards, he was a pilot and captain for TWA.�

Grenny Lansdell was a star back at USC and the Giants number one pick in 1940. At USC he was a member of the 1939 College Championship team and the leading rusher and scorer at USC in 1938 and 1939. He had started a year of service in the Army in 1939 and joined the Giants in 1940 for training camp. A deep Giants backfield, as well as injuries led him to being sent to the Giants' farm team in Jersey City despite showing promise. He would only play In two games in 1940. After serving as a pilot in World War II he remained in aviation as s pilot for TWA

Andy Marefos FB D12-St. Mary�s 1941 NYG 1941-1942 Born 7-16-1917 Died 2-18-1996

Obituary: �Mr. Marefos was born in San Francisco and was a member of Mission High's city championship team in 1936. He went to St. Mary's College in Moraga, where he again starred in football. He received the 1938 Outstanding Player Award in the Cotton Bowl. After he played in the 1941 East-West Shrine Game, he was a draft pick for the New York Giants football team in 1941.
He also played for the old Los Angeles Dons until he ended his pro career in 1946.
During World War II he served with the Army Air Forces in the South Pacific.

11-22-1942 GAME RECAP (GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE)
(NEW YORK) - Your Uncle Sam was the big winner here Sunday afternoon when the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants battled to a 21-21 standoff at the Polo Grounds. The gentleman with the high hat came out $17,000 to the good when Al Jolson bought the football at auction between halves. Otherwise, fleet Don Hutson shuffled along to complete more records for the season and the crowd of 30,246 enjoyed one of the best football game seen in old Knickerbocker's town in many years. The game was a tough one for both sides and a tie seemed a good answer to the hour of hard hitting play. The Packers came out of the game in good shape although several of the gridders were bruised, including Hutson, Cecil Isbell, Andy Uram and Buckets Goldenberg. The Giants also had their lumps and not a few of their men limped off to the sidelines. The story of the game from the Green Bay standpoint was that of an uphill battle with the Packers seeking desperately to come from behind. That they did on three occasions testified to their spirit, a spirit that some New Yorkers had felt wouldn't be too high after last week's encounter with the Bears.

TACKLING HARD, TOO
Hutson played a great all-around game. He not only scored 15 points but was tackling hard when the tackles counted. Not only that, Don broke himself a jinx of long standing. Until Sunday he had never scored a touchdown against the Maramen in league play. But he made up for it with a pair and in all took 14 aerials for a total gain of 134 yards. Three other marks went by the board while the crowd sat back in awe. The first mark was that of catching the most passes in a league season, 71. He shared the old record of 58 with Don Looney, who played with the forlorn Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Don surpassed his old mark of 1,032 yards gained on passes in one season with a new standard of 1,166. Finally, his 16 touchdowns on passes in one season raised his old record from 14. And, to top it off, he raised his season's scoring mark to 125 points. He still has two games to go. The Giants drew first blood midway in the opening period when Merle Hapes brought Lou Brock's punt back to his 38. Tuffy Leemans, a mighty foeman, on second down, tossed a pass to O'Neale Adams for a first down on the Giant 49. Leemans again uncorked his arm and big Jim Lee Howell caught the toss and pranced to the Packer 43. Tuffy followed with a line smash for seven and two plays later continued on for a first down on the Packer 16.

WARD CUFF CONVERTS
The crowd gave tongue then, but Tuffy threw the ball over the goal line for an incompleted pass. On the next shot at it, Leemans lobbed the pill to Ward Cuff and the former Marquette flash continued on for a new set of downs on the Packer five. On the first play, Leemans bulled his way across and, when Cuff converted, the Packers trailed by seven points. The Giants kicked off then and the Wisconsin boys roared back into the fray. Andy Uram took the kick and came back under a full head of steam but was abruptly downed on the 23 when big Al Blozis tackled him around the ears. An Isbell bolt to Lou Brock was incomplete and then Brock ran four yards through the line. Then came the play the crowd was anticipating. Isbell dropped back, calmly held the ball until Hutson was in the clear, then passed to Don who ran out of bounds on the Packer 39. An Isbelll-Brock pass gained but a yard and one to Hutson was incomplete before the pro league stellar battery connected for another first down on the Giant 40.

CROWD IS AMAZED
Two plays later the same pair made it a first down on the Giant 29. Passes moved the ball down to the 10-yard line as the crowd roared in amazement. Then Hutson waltzed into the end zone, Isbell threw and it was 7-6. Hutson added the extra point and the game was tied.�

GIANTS REGAIN LEAD
It was shortly after that the Giants came back. Soar had returned a Lou Brock punt to his 25 on a short run. Andy Marefos, the big Greek with the mustache, went through a big hole in the center for eight yards. Then he faded back, took a leaf from the Packers' book and threw a long pass to Will Walls. A great block by Don Lieberum cleared the decks, and Walls was on his way over the goal line. Cuff again converted and the Giants had regained their seven-point lead. The dizzy scoring pace wasn't yet completed for the period as the crowd watched the dogged Packers come ripping back to tie it up at the half. The Bays didn't fool. Taking the following kickoff they came right down the field from their goal line, Tony Canadeo caught the kickoff and ran up a wide lane to the Packer 35, where he was spilled just when it seemed he was away. Lou Brock pushed through for four and then Isbell lobbed to Ray Riddick for a first down on the Giant 48. Canadeo galloped for six and Isbell completed a pass to Hutson for a first down on the Giant 28.

PACKER DRIVE STALLS
Brock made a yard, and a pass, Isbell to Riddick, put the ball just inside the five-yard line. Isbell's bullet was taken by Hutson for the touch, and he also kicked the extra point. Once more, a few minutes later, it seemed that the Packers were on their way but with less than a minute to play, the drive stalled near midfield. A penalty that pushed the Packers back to their 12 in the third period didn't help the Wisconsin cause. Hapes roared back with Canadeo's punt to the Packer 26. After Cuff had gained a pair on a reverse. Leemans tossed to him for a first down on the Packer seven. Cecil Isbell made the tackle and hurt his knee. He was taken out in favor of Joe Laws and the Packers' chances seemed about a good as Schicklegruber's. Hapes, in two plunges, took the ball to the one yard line and Leemans slashed over. Cuff made it blackjack with his conversion. In the last period, with Isbell again in action, the Packers moved down to the Gotham 13 and Hutson missed a field goal try for the 22. That seemed to be the end of the line and the crowd started to edge toward the exits, but the Packers had one more sting left and took the ball a few moments later when Hapes punted out on the Packer 27. Then one of the most beautiful plays of the day was unfolded. Ted Fritsch poked his nose into a quick opening in the line, was aided by several clean blocks and swung into the clear, apparently headed for a touchdown. He ran 55 yards while the fans quit their rush for the exits to watch. They saw Hapes knock the former Stevens Point walloper out on the Giant 18. The Packers struck quickly then with Lou Brock authoring a dash to the ten-yard line. Cuff knocked down Isbell's pass intended for Hutson but Brock rammed to a first down on the seven. Old man Hein lifted his aged paws and deflected a pass from from Isbell that went over Hutson's head and into the end zone. The Giants were watching Hutson on the next play and the Packers crossed them up beautifully, Canadeo lowering his head and rushing straight through center and over the goal line.

CALMLY ADDS POINT
There was a chance for drama then, with Hutson back to try for the point that would cause the deadlock. But Don calmly added it and the crowd sat back to see what else would happen in this, one of the most see-saw games of the year in the pro league. There wasn't much more. The Packers raised their dying hopes with their followers with less than a minute to play when several passes moved the ball into New York territory. Coach Curly Lambeau vainly tried to stop the clock by sending in a substitute but somehow the officials overlooked the newcomer and time ran out while the Packers were huddling for the final play. The Packers made 23 first downs and had 436 yards net gain. The New Yorkers had ten first downs and 301 yards from scrimmage. The Black and Gold passers threw 40 aerials and connected 23 times.

HINKLE INTERESTED FAN
One of the most interested spectators was Clarke Hinkle, former Packer battering ram. It seemed as though the respected Hink was about to don a Packer uniform during the last five minutes. Jolson's contribution of 70,000 bucks came during the half in a spirited auction directed from midfield by a deep lunged announcer. The ball was put up for an opening bid of $500 and from then on everybody was for himself. They boosted it to $50,000 and then upwards, five thousand, then two thousand at a time. Finally, over in Section 29, Jolson waved his flag on the bid of $70,000. That was all. Furcoated, he stood up to acknowledge the plaudits of the crowd. The crowd replied in kind. "Mammy," it roared in appreciation.�

Bill Murray RG D10-Purdue 1951 NYG 1951 Born 7-16-1926 Died 7-14-1994