Reliving the Giants Amazing December 23rd Win!

“Who Would Have Thought It Was Possible?”

This is posted above the sinks in the bathrooms at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

We all know the G-men are champs, but let’s back up for a second.  Remember, the Giants needed to win against Buffalo on December 23rd just to get into the playoffs.  Well wouldn’t you know it LWN sent his staff to cover the game!  Here is a photo essay.  I am ripping off the idea because I am lazy.

On a blustery Western New York day, LWN staffers LWN, Grlfrnd, Repoman and Thrillho enjoyed a tailgate hosted by the always hospitable Dallas and Laurie.  While the weather was horrible, the event is now part of New York Giants football history.

You see, LWN has an incredible following in Buffalo, NY.  Part of this is due to his four-year tenure in the city.  He is always well received in the Queen City.  The event was attended by a number of college friends as well as their significant others.  Is there anything more classy than taking your woman to an outdoor football game in December….In Buffalo? 

In true classy fashion, we took a school bus to event.  There was beer, turkey, salads, games, music and fun.  Here are some of the highlights (and low lights), but first some of my favorite quotes from the event. My personal highlight was meeting Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo at the Buffalo Hyatt and riding in an elevator with Giants offensive lineman Kareem McKenzie.  McKenzie had his playbook with him and it was mere inches from me.

LWN former roommate Smithers-  “Look they even gave us metal trash cans for bum fires.”

Grlfrnd-  “How cold will it be?”

Thrillho-  “Who wants in on pound versus funnel?”

H-berg, friend of LWN-  (waving arms frantically, pointing fingers at Buffalo fans)  “F the Bills, F-you, F- Buffalo.”

LWN to H-berg after his remarks-  “Can you please stop, I just got nailed in the back of the head with a full beer can.”

H-berg to beer vendors-  “What do you mean we can only have six beers?  So what if there are only two of us.”

Around 9:00am-  It looks like a mild day in Buffalo, NY.

Around 10:00am-  No ponchos yet.  Thrillho poses with Serge.  The two of them equal one Bruce Smith.  Note Thrillho’s loyal order water buffalo membership hat. 

Around 11:00am-  Turkey fryers make an appearance.

Around 11:00am-  Thrillho (far right) “thrills” assembled crowd with his pound v. funnel experience and ability. 

Around 11:30am-  LWN shows his ability to destroy a turkey leg.  Note the poncho, the weather went from the 50s to the 20s with rain at this point.

Around 11:30am-  Repoman tries another man’s pants on for size!

Around 12:45pm-  Grlfrnd makes an appearance with brother of Thrillho.  Note the background, yes that is the top of the stadium.  LWN spares no expense for his staff.

Around 1:25pm-  Bills 14- Giants 0.  LWN poses with New York City socialite W. Joseph H-berg both are not happy.

Around 2:00pm-  Eli Manning does his best acting job pretending he won’t be Super Bowl 42 MVP.

Around 5:30pm-  From left to right.  Gracious party host Dallas, pensive LWN reflects on a Giant victory as well as his tumble into a mud-pile, Thrillho is just happy Brian Moorman got the chance to punt 8 times!

As you can see, this victory helped propel the Giants to the promised land.