Ernie Palladino
The Journal News
A hell of a ride
posted Wed Aug 26 at 11:48:32 ET
Well, I guess you can tell this hasn’t been much of a blog for a while. In a few days or weeks, as is my understanding, it likely will cease to exist all together. The paper is changing its philosophy and,
NFL on Plax
posted Thu Aug 20 at 15:04:21 ET
Since Ernie is on vacation and a little, tiny piece of news broke, I thought I’d just pop this up on the blog. Former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty today to weapons charges and serve two years in prison. The
Off Day
posted Tue Aug 11 at 12:03:24 ET
Giants are spending the day in meetings. But here’s a thought. Hakeem Nicks was on the sideline yesterday nursing a hamstring thing, and Eli Manning can’t wait to have him back. Think the first-rounder might be headed for extensive playing time
Tough for Tyree
posted Mon Aug 10 at 14:12:27 ET
My guy Ralph V. is reporting from Albany that Super Bowl hero David Tyree, trying to come back from knee reconstruction, is having a rough time of it. He dropped three passes this morning, and showed his frustration by slamming his
Eli’s extension
posted Wed Aug 5 at 12:59:26 ET
Guess Eli Manning will be picking up the check a lot from now on, given that he’s agreed to terms on a six-year extension worth approximately 97 million. That makes him the richest player in the NFL, a mark that will
Pierce says he’s learned a lesson
posted Tue Aug 4 at 11:29:25 ET
My guys at camp spoke to Antonio Pierce a few minutes ago. The middle linebacker said he wasn’t sorry about his actions that led to a probe into possible criminal charges against him the night Plaxico Burress shot himself in the
Offensive woes
posted Tue Aug 4 at 11:21:03 ET
Sounds like Tom Coughlin is getting a little impatient with an offense that has had several big drops and interceptions over the first three practices. WR Steve Smith, the real go-to guy in this young pack of receivers, had a couple
The DA’s Account
posted Mon Aug 3 at 18:05:23 ET
Thought you might be interested in the official release the Manhattan DA sent out. DISTRICT ATTORNEY – NEW YORK COUNTY Manhattan District Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau announced today the indictment of former New York Giants receiver PLAXICO BURRESS, 31, on charges
Pierce in clear
posted Mon Aug 3 at 14:00:45 ET
Looks like the Giants won’t have to worry about losing their starting middle linebacker for any time at all in relation to the Plaxico Burress shooting. The grand jury that was considering levying charges against Antonio Pierce for removing Burress’ gun
Encouraging Nicks
posted Mon Aug 3 at 11:36:49 ET
First-round wide receiver Hakeem Nicks had his first taste of training camp after signing his 12.5 million, five-year deal Saturday. Coach Tom Coughlin said he’ll try to encourage Nicks throughout to be able to step up and contribute big as a
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