Did You Osi That?!?!
Who says British people dont do anything but snack on tea and crumpets and speak in funny accents? Last night, Osi Umenyiora (pictured)the New York Giants defensive end born in London to Nigerian parentsset a franchise record with six sacks against the Philadelphia Eagles, as the G-Men grabbed their [second straight win, 16-3].
New Yorks much-maligned defense, which was arguably the NFCs worst through two and a half weeks, tied a league record by sacking Donovan McNabb 12 times, just one week after [stonewalling the Washington Redskins] on the goal line to secure the Giants first win. People came up with playsplay after play, head coach Tom Coughlin said, in the understatement of the night. Its like a video game for you out there, Umenyioras teammates told him.
The Giants didnt need much offense, because the defense provided that as well. In the fourth quarter, with the Giants leading 10-0, linebacker Kawika Mitchell returned a fumble 18 yards for a score. Quarterback Eli Manning did throw a touchdown too, finding the 6-foot-5 Plaxico Burress in the back of the end zone, who made an exceptional leaping grab to haul in the score. Running back Derrick Ward, who filled in for the injure Brandon Jacobs, had a solid game, carrying 19 times for 80 yards. The win [improved the Giants to 2-2] on the season, two games behind undefeated Dallas in the NFC East.