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Thursday, April 25, 2013  Many experts thought that Ryan Nassib would be the first Syracuse Orange player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. Turns out, it was the man who protected Nassib's blind side the last three seasons.

Sunday, August 12, 2012  Coach Tom Coughlin says there is no doubt the New York Giants have plenty of work to do if they want to make another run at the Super Bowl crown.

Sunday, February 05, 2012  Eli Manning and the Giants one-upped Tom Brady and the Patriots again, coming back with a last-minute score to beat New England 21-17 Sunday night for New York's fourth Super Bowl title.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  After working his way through the coaching ranks the better part of the last 40+ years, Tom Coughlin finds himself as the head coach in the Super Bowl for the second time in the last five years.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  While struggling to find answers for his team's three-game losing streak, Tom Coughlin believes the New York Giants are still as good as they showed in beating the New England Patriots earlier this month.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  The Giants, who have prided themselves in their ability to run the football in the Tom Coughlin era, are ranked near the bottom of the league after five weeks.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  After missing the playoffs the past two years with late-season collapses, losing key players to free agency and then being hit a number of injuries before the start of the season, there weren't a lot of people expecting much from the New York Giants.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Coach Tom Coughlin believes referee Jerome Boger and his crew made the right call in ruling that receiver Victor Cruz was giving himself up and didn't fumble after making a catch on the Giants' game winning touchdown drive against the Arizona Cardinals.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  Coach Tom Coughlin signed a contract extension with the Giants on Wednesday, the top move amongst a flurry of activity on the second day of official business after the NFL lockout was lifted.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  Tom Coughlin is not only coming back as the New York Giants coach, he's getting a new contract, too.

Monday, January 03, 2011  Tom Coughlin will return as coach of the New York Giants next season, and his status wasn't in question at all, according to team co-owner John Mara.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  No one is ever going to confuse New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin with Jets coach Rex Ryan.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  A little more than three hours after crashing in his office for a short winter's nap, New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin was awake and focusing his attention on the Philadelphia Eagles.

Friday, October 01, 2010  Coach Tom Coughlin was one of Tiki Barber's favorite topics - or is it targets - in his playing days and nothing has changed in retirement.

Saturday, August 14, 2010  Giants Coach Tom Coughlin said tight end Kevin Boss, linebacker Keith Bulluck, safeties Kenny Phillips and Michael Johnson and free agent receiver Tim Brown also won't play.