November 22, 2006, 16:29
Giants :: RB
RB T. Barber Upset By Lack Of Carries
AP, SI.com - [Full Article]
New York Giants RB Tiki Barber showed his frustration on Wednesday, lashing out against the play calling in the Monday night loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Barber said abandonning the running game was "a slap in his face and a sure way to lose more games." The Giants only called a total of 14 running plays during the game with Barber amassing 27 yards on 10 carries. "I am not here to be a cheerleader, someone who fades into the background," said Barber. "My job is to help this team win. The opportunities I get will dictate that."
I'm starting to get the impression that at least one catalyst in Tiki's decision to retire after this season might be Coughlin. Any chance we hear grumblings in a few weeks that Tiki might reconsider retirement if his future wasn't trapped under his current head coach? I know he's done just fine under Coughlin to this point, but could it be that Coughlin is such an imbecile that Tiki just doesn't want to deal w/ it anymore?
I'm not tuned into the Giants situation so this is just a question of curiosity. I'm honestly not insinuating anything here.
Being a huge Giants fan I can say that Tiki has not shown any animosity towards Coughlin, actually quite the opposite. His frustration is completely justified and not towards Coughlin but towards Huffnagel who calls the plays. The play calling has been ridiculous lately and is significantly contributing to Eli's struggles. Eli cannot get into any type of rhythm because of it.
Tiki needs to ####. Seriously.When you examine the actual playcalling, I dont know what Tiki is #####ing about. He had plenty of chances to do something - he just failed. Let's look at the first half. You will see Tiki was the MAIN guy, as usual. He was rested for one series and that is it.
Come second half, the Giants couldnt run, then got down late and had to pass - and Tiki dropped two freaking very catchable balls also.
New York Giants at 12:50
1-10-JAC29 (12:50) T.Barber left tackle to JAX 27 for 2 yards (N.Greisen).
2-8-JAC27 (12:50) PENALTY on JAX-M.Stroud, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at JAX 27 - No Play.
2-3-JAC22 (11:53) E.Manning pass incomplete short left to T.Barber.
3-3-JAC22 (11:49) E.Manning pass incomplete deep left to P.Burress.
4-3-JAC22 (11:43) J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-J.Feagles.
NYG 3 JAC 0, Plays: 4 Yards: 7 Possession: 1:12.
New York Giants at 07:35
1-10-NYG27 (7:35) T.Barber right tackle to NYG 27 for no gain (D.Darius).
PENALTY on NYG-J.Shockey, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NYG 27 - No Play.
1-20-NYG17 (7:15) E.Manning pass short left to T.Barber pushed ob at NYG 30 for 13 yards (B.McCray). JAX-D.Darius was injured during the play. He is Out.
2-7-NYG30 (6:58) T.Barber up the middle to NYG 36 for 6 yards (C.Ingram).
3-1-NYG36 (6:18) B.Jacobs right tackle to NYG 35 for -1 yards (C.Ingram).
4-2-NYG35 (5:36) J.Feagles punts 39 yards to JAX 26, Center-R.Kuehl. A.Pearman pushed ob at JAX 37 for 11 yards (R.Torbor).
PENALTY on JAX-C.Ingram, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at JAX 37.
New York Giants at 00:54
1-10-NYG20
54) E.Manning pass short middle to P.Burress to NYG 35 for 15 yards (G.Sensabaugh). FUMBLES (G.Sensabaugh), RECOVERED by JAX-C.Ingram at NYG 36. C.Ingram to NYG 22 for 14 yards (T.Carter). Play Challenged by NYG and REVERSED. E.Manning pass incomplete short middle to P.Burress (G.Sensabaugh).
2-10-NYG20 47) T.Barber right tackle to NYG 22 for 2 yards (N.Greisen).
3-8-NYG22
04) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass incomplete short right to P.Burress (R.Mathis).
New York Giants at 10:15 (Jacobs spells tiki)
1-10-NYG20 (10:15) E.Manning pass incomplete short right to J.Shockey.
2-10-NYG20 (10:09) B.Jacobs right tackle to NYG 19 for -1 yards (G.Sensabaugh).
3-11-NYG19 (9:25) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass short middle to B.Jacobs to NYG 28 for 9 yards (D.Smith, C.Ingram).
4-2-NYG28 (8:44) J.Feagles punts 50 yards to JAX 22, Center-R.Kuehl. A.Pearman pushed ob at JAX 28 for 6 yards (J.Bell).
New York Giants at 04:53
1-10-NYG13 (4:53) PENALTY on NYG-K.McKenzie, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at NYG 13 - No Play.
1-15-NYG8 (4:53) T.Barber left tackle to NYG 5 for -3 yards (B.McCray).
2-18-NYG5 (4:14) E.Manning pass incomplete short right to T.Carter (J.Henderson).
3-18-NYG5 (4:09) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass short middle to B.Jacobs to NYG 25 for 20 yards (B.Williams; S.Starks).
1-10-NYG25 (3:30) E.Manning pass deep right intended for P.Burress INTERCEPTED by D.Grant at JAX 46. D.Grant ran ob at NYG 30 for 24 yards (T.Barber).
New York Giants at 01:50
1-10-NYG20 (1:50) E.Manning pass short right to J.Shockey to NYG 27 for 7 yards.
2-3-NYG27 (1:32) (Shotgun) T.Barber up the middle to NYG 36 for 9 yards (D.Smith). Penalty on JAX-B.McCray, Defensive Offside, declined.
PENALTY on JAX-C.Ingram, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NYG 36.
1-10-JAC49 (1:26) PENALTY on NYG-B.Whitfield, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at JAX 49 - No Play.
1-15-NYG46 (1:25) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass incomplete short right to T.Barber.
2-15-NYG46 (1:21) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass short left to J.Shockey to JAX 44 for 10 yards (S.Starks; G.Sensabaugh).
3-5-JAC44 (1:00) E.Manning pass incomplete short right to P.Burress.
4-5-JAC44
55) (Punt formation)
PENALTY on NYG-J.Feagles, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at JAX 44 - No Play.
4-9-JAC49
55) J.Feagles punts 36 yards to JAX 13, Center-R.Kuehl, fair catch by A.Pearman.
Looks like Coughlin was trying to get Tiki started. Maybe Tiki should accept more responsibility and place less blame.
