Fake Teams (Free subscription) | 06/23/2008
Only a few more reviews to finish up the draft, then it's time to start rankings and player commentary. Guaranteed to be probably less dull! Mario Manningham (95th overall) freaking broke my heart in 2006 with a last-second catch to beat my Nittany Lions so I’m glad he was drafted by the Giants, where he’ll be lucky to even see the field. The Giants have a roster full of wide receivers...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | yesterday
Though Michigan planned to lose seniors Chad Henne, Jake Long and Mike Hart, there was always a possibility that the two elite receivers would return. But when Mario Manningham and Adrian Arrington entered the NFL Draft, the Wolverines were left with very little experience at receiver.
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 05/17/2008
Manningham was a third round pick with first round talent. His stock dropped significantly due to his well-publicized off-field exploits. But regardless of the criticism, I still think the guy will be a solid contributor to the team. Here’s why. For those who haven’t had a chance to look him up, Manningham had [...]
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 06/17/2008
... legendary New York Giants linebackers Carl Banks and Harry Carson, as well as rookie receiver Mario Manningham; “The Real Housewives of NYC” Jill Zarin & Bethenny Frankel; “Soprano’s” Vincent Pastore; “Lipstick Jungle’s” David Norona and Paul Blackstone; “30 Rock’s” Katrina Bowden; “All My Children’s” Amanda Barker and Chrishell Stause; and from Bravo’s “Shear Genius” Rene Fris and...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 06/24/2008
... round). That still leaves the the top three picks unsigned: Kenny Phillips, Terrell Thomas, and Mario Manningham. You can check out the original story here . Growing up, Keith Hamilton was my all-time favorite Giant This is the quiet part of the NFL offseason, so I decided to take a different approach to my post this week. I decided to make a roster of my all-time favorite Giants...
Mark Maske's NFL Insider (Free subscription) | 06/04/2008
There are reports beginning to surface out of the New York Giants' offseason activities that because of the team's surplus of wide receivers, Super Bowl standout David Tyree might not have a guaranteed spot on next season's roster. The Giants drafted Mario Manningham and have holdovers Plaxico Burress, Amani Toomer, Sinorice Moss and Steve Smith. Tyree made the dramatic catch that set...
NFL GridIron Gab (Free subscription) | 06/04/2008
... the team. The Giants have a core of young wide outs, including wide outs Steve Smith and rookie Mario Manningham, which could make Tyree expendable. Tyree has spent the offseason making appearances all over the country, basking in the glow of what was a miracle 32-yard catch that was the big play in the drive that saw the Giants take the lead late in Super Bowl XLII. He even wrote...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 05/29/2008
... 80 FB- Madison Hedgecock- 83 WR- Plaxico Burress- 93 WR- Amani Toomer- 85 WR- Steve Smith- 80 WR- Mario Manningham- 77 TE- Jeremy Shockey- 90 TE- Kevin Boss- 82 LT- David Diehl- 87 LG- Rich Seubert- 83 C- Shaun O’Hara- 88 RG- Chris Snee- 94 RT- Kareem Mckenzie- 88 LE- Michael Strahan- 94 RE- Osi Umenyiora- 91 DT- Justin Tuck- 88 DT- Fred Robbins- 81 LOLB- Mathias Kiwanuka- 86 MLB-...
MGoBlog (Free subscription) | 05/28/2008
... 185 pounds, and to try to compare him to somebody that is in your backyard ... it might be a Mario Manningham type player. I know Bryce is a lot bigger, but he has that type of athleticism. He separated himself from what we have our program and what we ever had with his hands, his route running, and how he handles himself. That is really a tough question because I hate to put that...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 05/27/2008
... now and have proven they can contribute to a successful, dangerous offense. Add unproven receivers Mario Manningham and Sinorice Moss into this mix, and the Giants have a ton of offensive firepower. If Boss continues to improve as a blocker, it gives the Giants many new looks. Shockey and Boss in two tight end sets, Shockey in the slot or wide with Boss tight, Shockey at H-Back with...
TeamXbox (Free subscription) | 05/23/2008
... Devin Thomas, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall, New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Dexter Jackson. Devin Thomas came out victorious, proudly taking home the 2008 Rookie Madden Bowl trophy. (1280x720) | (640x360) Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of one of the best-selling and most critically-acclaimed videogame...
Planet Xbox 360 (Free subscription) | 05/22/2008
... Devin Thomas, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall, New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Dexter Jackson. Devin Thomas came out victorious, proudly taking home the 2008 Rookie Madden Bowl trophy. Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of one of the best-selling and most critically-acclaimed videogame franchises of all...
RotoRob (Free subscription) | 05/21/2008
We’re back with the second half of our rookie report. You can see our AFC report here. NFC East Dallas Cowboys - The big news on draft day for Dallas was the selection of Arkansas running back Felix Jones. Every fantasy owner should have groaned with the selection, because it negatively affects Marion Barber and ensures that [...]
NFL GridIron Gab (Free subscription) | 05/21/2008
... Kenny Phillips and CB Terrell Thomas in rounds one and two. Many think they got a steal with WR Mario Manningham in round three. QB Andre Woodson in round six was an interesting pick, but can do some things. Knowing they needed secondary help, they picked up Sammy Knight from the Jags for three years at $5.1 mil, and got Eli Manning another possible backup in David Carr. They lost...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 05/16/2008
New head coach Rich Rodriguez is ringing in a new era of Michigan football in 2008 and it is going to be an initial bumpy ride. With such Maize and Blue notables such as offensive tackle Jake Long, quarterback Chad Henne, runningback Mike Hart, wide receivers Mario Manningham and Adrian Arrington, and pass rusher Shawn [...]
