The 1990 New York Giants season was one of the most successful seasons in the professional American football franchise's history. The Giants, who play in the National Football Conference (NFC) of the National Football League (NFL), won their sixth championship—and second Super Bowl—in franchise history during the season. Led by linebacker Lawrence Taylor and quarterbacks Phil Simms and Jeff Hostetler, the Giants posted a 13–3 record and defeated the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers in the NFC playoffs. In Super Bowl XXV they defeated the Buffalo Bills 20–19 in Tampa Stadium, against a patriotic backdrop inspired by the recently started Gulf War. Image File history File links Giants_1976. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Giants Stadium, also called The Meadowlands, is the home stadium for the New York Giants and New York Jets NFL football teams, and Red Bull New York (formerly MetroStars) of Major League Soccer. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Date January 27, 1991 Stadium Tampa Stadium City Tampa, Florida MVP Ottis Anderson, Running back Favorite Bills by 6 National anthem Whitney Houston Coin toss Pete Rozelle Referee Jerry Seeman Halftime show New Kids on the Block Attendance 73,813 TV in the United States Network ABC Announcers Al Michaels... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Big Blue Wrecking Crew, Big Blue, G-Men, The Jints, The New York Football Giants Team colors Royal Blue, Red, Gray, and White Head Coach Tom Coughlin Owner John Mara (50%) and Steve Tisch (50%) General manager Jerry Reese League/Conference affiliations National... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... The National Football Conference is one of the two conferences of the National Football League. ... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest and most prestigious professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... The winning Super Bowl team receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959, in Williamsburg, Virginia), nicknamed LT, is a retired Hall of Fame American football player who played his entire professional career as a linebacker for the NFLs New York Giants. ... Navy quarterback Aaron Polanco sets up to throw. ... Phillip Martin Simms (born November 3, 1955, in Lebanon, Kentucky) is a former quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League and currently a television sportscaster for the CBS network. ... Jeff W. Hostetler, a. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman Michael McCaskey General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919) National... City San Francisco, California Other nicknames Niners, The Red And Gold, Bay Bombers Team colors Cardinal red, metallic gold and black Head Coach Mike Nolan Owner Denise DeBartolo York and John York General manager Lal Heneghan Mascot Sourdough Sam League/Conference affiliations All-America Football Conference (1946-1949) Western Division... Date January 27, 1991 Stadium Tampa Stadium City Tampa, Florida MVP Ottis Anderson, Running back Favorite Bills by 6 National anthem Whitney Houston Coin toss Pete Rozelle Referee Jerry Seeman Halftime show New Kids on the Block Attendance 73,813 TV in the United States Network ABC Announcers Al Michaels... City Orchard Park, New York Team colors Navy blue, light blue, Red, light Red, White, Royal, and Nickel Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph Wilson General manager Marv Levy Mascot Billy Buffalo League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Eastern Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American... Houlihans Stadium in Tampa opened in 1967 as Tampa Stadium (later changed when the Glazers acquired the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and renamed the stadium after a family-owned restaurant), and saw a number of major sporting teams and events grace its fields over the years. ... Combatants US-led Coalition Republic of Iraq Commanders Norman Schwarzkopf, Peter de la Billière, Khalid bin Sultan Saddam Hussein Strength 883,863 360,000 Casualties 378 dead, 1,000 wounded see section below The Gulf War or the Persian Gulf War (16 January 1991–28 February 1991)[1][2...

After making the playoffs in 1989, the Giants entered the 1990 season as one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl. They began the season with a 20–7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, then won their first 10 games of the season before losing a rematch to Philadelphia in week 12. The Giants also lost close games to the 49ers and Bills in the regular season, before defeating both teams in playoff rematches. The Giants defense led the NFL in fewest points allowed, and the team set an NFL record by committing only 14 turnovers in the regular season. After the season six Giants were selected to the Pro Bowl. The National Football League (NFL) playoffs is a single-elimination tournament held at the end of the 16-game regular season to determine the NFL champion. ... The 1990 NFL season was the 71st regular season of the National Football League. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The Pro Bowl is the National Football Leagues All-Star game. ...

Off-season

NFL Draft

The Giants had 11 selection in the 12 round 1990 NFL Draft, as opposed to the normal 12, and took running back Rodney Hampton in the first round with the #24 overall selection.^[1] They took defensive end Mike Fox out of the University of West Virginia in the second round (#51 overall) and linebacker Greg Mark (#79 overall) out of the University of Miami in the third round.^[1] The 1990 NFL Draft // 1990 NFL Draft Category: ... High school running back A running back, halfback, tailback or wingback is the position of a player on an American and Canadian football team who lines up in the offensive backfield. ... Rodney Hampton (born 1969) was a running back with an eight year career. ... Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... WVU Mountaineer Mascot statue in front of the Mountainlair Student Union. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The University of Miami (also known as UM or just The U) is a private university founded in 1925 with its main campus in the city of Coral Gables in metropolitan Miami, Florida, in the United States. ...

Regular season

Team photo of the 1990 Giants team.

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Game summaries

Week 1: Vs Philadelphia Eagles

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The Giants started the season with a 27–20 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite sitting out training camp and the preseason in a contract dispute, linebacker Lawrence Taylor started against the Eagles and finished with three sacks and a forced fumble.^[2] The Giants defense forced three turnovers and held the Eagles to 83 rushing yards.^[3] The Giants offense scored three touchdowns in a 13-minute span in the third and early fourth quarters, but head coach Bill Parcells felt the offense was lackluster overall, "Our runners didn't run the way we wanted them to. They were a little impatient. There were five or six vivid examples of cutting back too soon. You just have to give the play a chance and let it go where it's supposed to."^[2] This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959, in Williamsburg, Virginia), nicknamed LT, is a retired Hall of Fame American football player who played his entire professional career as a linebacker for the NFLs New York Giants. ... Look up Turnover in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The head coach in sports coaching is the coach who is in charge of the other coaches. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Week 2: Vs: Dallas Cowboys

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In temperatures reaching 122 degrees on the artificial turf at Texas Stadium, the Giants played the Dallas Cowboys on September 16.^[4] In a matchup featuring the Giants, who went 12–4 in 1989, and the Cowboys, who went 1–15 in 1989, the Giants dominated from the outset, and used their backup players heavily throughout the game.^[4] The Giants defense held the Cowboys to 20 rushing yards and 156 yards of total offense, while their offense gained 369.^[4] In addition, the Cowboys totalled only nine first downs, averaged 1.8 yards a rush attempt, and were dominated by the Giants in time of possession; 41 minutes 40 seconds to 18 minutes 20 seconds.^[5] Despite the 28–7 victory, Giants center Bart Oates still felt the Giants offense could improve their play, "[w]e missed a lot of assignments, he said. We rushed the ball O.K., but not like we did against Buffalo in preseason. Phil was pressured some. There were plenty of things we didn't do."^[4] Texas Stadium is the home field of the National Football Leagues Dallas Cowboys. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... // 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr declared Prince of Wales by his followers. ... The following terms are used in American football and Canadian football. ... Center (C) is a position in American football. ... Bart Oates (born December 16, 1958) is a former NFL football player for the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. ...

Week 3: Vs Miami Dolphins

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The Miami Dolphins held the ball for only 19 minutes and 42 seconds, and totalled only 158 yards of total offense against the Giants defense on September 23.^[6] The Giants offense set the tone by holding the ball for 10 minutes and 25 seconds on the opening drive, leading to a field goal by Raul Allegre.^[6] They defeated the Dolphins 20–3 in front of 76,483 fans at Giants Stadium.^[6] Coach Bill Parcells drew criticism from the local media following the game because linebacker Lawrence Taylor played in the final moments, despite the lopsided score, and injured his hamstring.^[7] The Giants defense held the Dolphins passing game, led by eventual Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino, to 119 total yards, and 3.6 yards per pass attempt.^[8] For more information on the franchises current season, see 2007 Miami Dolphins season. ... The following terms are used in American football and Canadian football. ... September 23 is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years). ... Raul Allegre (born June 15, 1959) was a place kicker in the NFL. In his career he has played for the Indianapolis Colts, the New York Giants, and the New York Jets. ... Giants Stadium, also called The Meadowlands, is the home stadium for the New York Giants and New York Jets NFL football teams, and Red Bull New York (formerly MetroStars) of Major League Soccer. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959, in Williamsburg, Virginia), nicknamed LT, is a retired Hall of Fame American football player who played his entire professional career as a linebacker for the NFLs New York Giants. ... Hamstring refers to the common tendon of the muscles making up the ham in animals, primarily the semitendinosus and biceps femoris. ... The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the National Football Leagues Hall of Fame. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... In several forms of football a forward pass is when the ball is thrown from one player to another on the same team, ending closer to the opponents goal line. ...

Week 4: Vs Dallas Cowboys

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The Giants faced the Dallas Cowboys in week four in front of 75,923 fans at Giants Stadium.^[9] The Giants defense held the Cowboys to 51 rushing yards on 20 attempts, and the Giants controlled the ball for 35 minutes and 38 seconds of the game.^[10] Giants quarterback Phil Simms threw three touchdowns, and backup Jeff Hostetler ran for a 12-yard score late in the fourth quarter.^[9] Although the Giants league-leading defense gave up 284 yards, 84 came on the Cowboys' final possession when the Giants' defense played a prevent defense.^[9] Simms threw touchdown passes to Mark Ingram, Bob Mrosko and Rodney Hampton, and the Giants built a 31–10 early in the fourth quarter, before pulling their starters and allowing a Dallas touchdown.^[9] This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Giants Stadium, also called The Meadowlands, is the home stadium for the New York Giants and New York Jets NFL football teams, and Red Bull New York (formerly MetroStars) of Major League Soccer. ... The following terms are used in American football and Canadian football. ... Phillip Martin Simms (born November 3, 1955, in Lebanon, Kentucky) is a former quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League and currently a television sportscaster for the CBS network. ... Jeff W. Hostetler, a. ... The following terms are used in American football and Canadian football. ... Mark Ingram is a former American Football wide receiver who played for the New York Giants (1987-1992), Miami Dolphins (1993-1994), Green Bay Packers (1995), and the Philadelphia Eagles (1996). ... Rodney Hampton (born 1969) was a running back with an eight year career. ...

Week 6: Vs Washington Redskins

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The Giants used their bye week to allow injured players such as linebacker Carl Banks, running back Rodney Hampton, special teamer Reyna Thompson, defensive lineman Erik Howard and offensive tackle Jumbo Elliott rest their injuries.^[11] They played the Washington Redskins in Washington D.C. the following week.^[12] The Giants forced four turnovers and won despite losing the time of possession battle to the Redskins 35 minutes 28 seconds to 24 minutes 32 seconds.^[12] Defensive coordinator Bill Belichick singled out free safety Greg Jackson, who had two interceptions, after the 24–20 win. "Jackson must have had 10 interceptions in practice, and if ever the cliche held true about a player playing the way he practices, it was so this week."^[12] A bye is when a player or team is allowed to advance to the next round of a playoff tournament without playing. ... Carl Banks (Born August 29, 1962) was a former National Football League linebacker who played for three teams from 1984 to 1995, the New York Giants, the Washington Redskins and the Cleveland Browns. ... Rodney Hampton (born 1969) was a running back with an eight year career. ... Special teams are units in American football and Canadian football that are on the field during certain special situations. ... Reyna Thompson was an American football player who played defensive back for the New York Giants. ... A defensive lineman is any of the down positions on the defensive side of American football. ... Erik Howard (born November 12, 1964 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts) is a former American professional football player who played eleven seasons in the National Football League. ... The offensive team or offense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage in possession of the ball. ... James (Jumbo) Elliott (August 8, 1915-March 22, 1981), track coach at Villanova University, is considered one of the greatest of all time, producing five gold medalists between the years of 1956-1968. ... City Landover, Maryland Other nicknames The Skins Team colors Burgundy and Gold and White Head Coach Joe Gibbs Owner Dan Snyder Fight song Hail to the Redskins League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1932–present) Eastern Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern Conference (1953-1969) Capitol Division (1967... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... A defensive coordinator typically refers to a coach on a football team in the National Football League (or at other levels of American football) who is in charge of the defense. ... William Stephen Belichick (born April 16, 1952) is the American football coach of the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ...

Week 7: Vs Phoenix Cardinals

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In week seven, the Giants faced the Phoenix Cardinals in front of 76,518 fans at Giants Stadium.^[13] They rushed for 151 yards on 31 carries, and committed only four penalties for 24 yards.^[14] Their defense held the Cardinals to 96 passing yards and 221 yards of total offense.^[14] With 5 minutes 38 seconds left in the game, the Cardinals—13-point underdogs going into the game—extended their lead over the Giants to 19-10. However, the Giants came back with a 38-yard touchdown from Jeff Hostetler to Stephen Baker, and a game-winning 40-yard field goal by Matt Bahr to win 20–19.^[13] The Giants responses were subdued in their locker room after the win. "It wasn't pretty," commented linebacker Lawrence Taylor. "But you don't ask how to win, you just win."^[13] City Glendale, Arizona Other nicknames The Cards, The Birds, Big Red Team colors Cardinal Red, Black, and White Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt Owner William V. Bidwill General manager Rod Graves Mascot Big Red League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1920–present) Western Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern... In probability theory and statistics the odds in favor of an event or a proposition are the quantity p / (1 − p), where p is the probability of the event or proposition. ... Jeff W. Hostetler, a. ... Stephen Baker (June 30, 1964 in San Antonio, Texas), was a former American professional football player who was selected by the New York Giants in the 3rd round of the 1987 NFL Draft. ... Matt Bahr (born July 6, 1956) is a former NFL placekicker. ...

Week 8: Vs Washinton Redskins

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In front of 75,321 fans at Giants Stadium, the Giants played the Washington Redskins in week eight.^[15] Each team totalled 16 first downs, four punts, five penalties, and the margin in time of possession was less than a minute.^[16] However, the Giants committed zero turnovers and forced the Redskins into three.^[16] Giants cornerback Everson Walls intercepted two passes and free safety Greg Jackson intercepted one.^[15] The first interception, by Walls, set up a Giants touchdown to give them a 14–0 lead in the second quarter. Jackson then intercepted a pass to set up another Giants touchdown in the third quarter, and Walls returned his second interception 28 yards for a touchdown that made the score 21–10 and put the game of reach in the fourth quarter.^[15] City Landover, Maryland Other nicknames The Skins Team colors Burgundy and Gold and White Head Coach Joe Gibbs Owner Dan Snyder Fight song Hail to the Redskins League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1932–present) Eastern Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern Conference (1953-1969) Capitol Division (1967... The following terms are used in American football and Canadian football. ... A cornerback (also referred to as a corner) is a position in American and Canadian football, more broadly classified as a defensive back. ... Everson Collins Walls (born December 28, 1959 in Dallas, Texas) is a former NFL cornerback, having played for the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Giants, and the Cleveland Browns. ... Defensive back (DB) is a player in American football whose role is primarily pass coverage; that is, the defensive back will stay near a receiver and try to deflect or intercept any passes thrown to him. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ...

Week 9: Vs Indianapolis Colts

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The Giants improved to 8–0 with a 24–7 win over the Indianapolis Colts in front of 56,688 in the Hoosier Dome.^[17] The Giants defense held the Colts to 11 first downs, 181 total yards, and 55 rushing yards.^[18] Giants quarterback Phil Simms completed 17 of 21 for 172 yards, with no touchdowns, one interception. Simms' interception ended a streak of 150 passes without an interception.^[17] Defensive end Leonard Marshall sacked Colts quarterback Jeff George twice, and the Giants defense held George to 160 yards passing on 37 pass attempts.^[17] The Giants controlled the game from the start, ending the first half leading 17-0, and ahead of the Colts 206 to 45 in total yards, 13 to 1 in first downs, and 20:57 to 9:03 in time of possession.^[17] City Indianapolis, Indiana Team colors Royal Blue and White Head Coach Tony Dungy Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Mascot Blue [1] League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1953–present) Western Conference (1953-1969) Coastal Division (1967-1969) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC East (1970-2001) AFC South... The RCA Dome is a domed stadium located in Indianapolis, Indiana which is the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise. ... Phillip Martin Simms (born November 3, 1955, in Lebanon, Kentucky) is a former quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League and currently a television sportscaster for the CBS network. ... Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... Leonard Marshall is a former NFL defensive lineman for the New York Giants. ... Jeffrey Scott George (Born December 8, 1967 in Indianapolis, Indiana) was a National Football League quarterback. ...

Week 10: Vs Los Angeles Rams

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The Giants travelled to California to face the Los Angeles Rams on November 11. They defeated the Rams 31–7 in front of 64,632 fans in Anaheim Stadium,^[19] led by efficient passing from Phil Simms.^[20] Going into the game the Rams had beaten the Giants three times in two years,^[19] including eliminating the Giants in the 1989 playoffs. Although the Giants defense was only able to sack Rams quarterback Jim Everett twice, they forced him into 17 of 36 passing for 186 yards, zero touchowns, and three interceptions.^[20] "It's hard to sack him," Giants defensive coordinator Bill Belichick said.^[20] "But we kept the pressure on. We had the same coverage we used the last eight years. Nothing radically different."^[20] The St. ... November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... Angel Stadium, originally Anaheim Stadium and later Edison International Field, is a stadium located in Anaheim, California, in Orange County, California and is home to Major League Baseballs Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. ... The NFL playoffs for the 1989-90 season led up to Super Bowl XXIV. This was the last season in which the NFL used a 10-team playoff format. ... James Samuel Jim Everett III (born January 3, 1963 in Emporia, Kansas) is a former quarterback in the NFL. Everett attended Purdue University and was selected in the first round of the 1986 NFL Draft. ... In Canadian or American football, an interception occurs when a quarterbacks pass is caught by a player on the opposing team. ... A defensive coordinator typically refers to a coach on a football team in the National Football League (or at other levels of American football) who is in charge of the defense. ... William Stephen Belichick (born April 16, 1952) is the American football coach of the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ...

Week 11: Vs Detroit Lions

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The Giants defeated the Detroit Lions 20–0 in week 11 to improve their record to 10–0, and set a franchise record for wins to start to a season.^[21] Quarterback Phil Simms threw a 57-yard touchdown pass to receiver Mark Ingram in the second quarter to run the score to 17–0. After the Giants kicked a field goal to make the score 20–0, the teams played a scoreless second half.^[22] The shutout was the Giants defense first of the season, and coach Bill Parcells commented, "[t]he defense played very well. The offense played well when I let them. We played conservatively in the second half. We played pretty much error-free. We didn't do anything stupid." ^[22] City Detroit, Michigan Team colors Honolulu Blue, Silver, and Black Head Coach Rod Marinelli Owner William Clay Ford, Sr. ... Phillip Martin Simms (born November 3, 1955, in Lebanon, Kentucky) is a former quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League and currently a television sportscaster for the CBS network. ... Mark Ingram is a former American Football wide receiver who played for the New York Giants (1987-1992), Miami Dolphins (1993-1994), Green Bay Packers (1995), and the Philadelphia Eagles (1996). ... In team sports, a shutout (a clean sheet in soccer) refers to a game in which one team wins without allowing the opposing team to score. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Week 12: Vs Philadelphia Eagles

at Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Veterans Stadium (informally called The Vet) was a professional sports facility located at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Area    - City 369. ...

The Giants lost their first game of the season 31–13 to the Philadelphia Eagles on November 25 to set their record at 10–1.^[23] The Eagles broke open a close game by scoring two touchdowns in 22 seconds in the fourth quarter.^[24] The game was marked by several scuffles and after the game some of the Giants players complained of the tactics used by the Eagles.^[25] The Eagles amassed 179 rushing yards and 405 total yards, and punted the ball just twice in the victory.^[26] Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham, who would finish the season as the league's Most Valuable Player, rushed for 66 yards while completing 17 of 31 passes for 229 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions.^[25] Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, who recorded three sacks and seven tackles in the Giants season opening victory over the Eagles,^[2] was held to one tackle in the loss.^[25] This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... November 25 is the 329th (in leap years the 330th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For former United States Representative Randall Duke Cunningham, see Duke Cunningham. ... The NFL Most Valuable Player Award is given by various entities, most notably the Associated Press,[1] to the player who is considered most valuable in the league. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959, in Williamsburg, Virginia), nicknamed LT, is a retired Hall of Fame American football player who played his entire professional career as a linebacker for the NFLs New York Giants. ...

Week 13: Vs San Francisco 49ers

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The San Francisco 49ers matched the Giants with their own 10–0 start in the 1990 season. Although both teams lost in week 12 to stand at 10–1, their week 13 matchup was still highly anticipated. The game took place in front of 66,092 fans at Candlestick Park.^[27] The 49ers scored the only touchdown of the game in the second quarter on a 23-yard pass from Joe Montana to John Taylor. With four minutes left, they stopped the Giants on four passes from the 49ers' 9-yard line and went on to win, 7-3. The Giants defense performed well in the loss and held All-Pro Wide reciever Jerry Rice to one reception for 13 yards.^[27] 49ers defensive end Charles Haley recorded five tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.^[28] City San Francisco, California Other nicknames Niners, The Red And Gold, Bay Bombers Team colors Cardinal red, metallic gold and black Head Coach Mike Nolan Owner Denise DeBartolo York and John York General manager Lal Heneghan Mascot Sourdough Sam League/Conference affiliations All-America Football Conference (1946-1949) Western Division... Joseph Clifford Montana, (born June 11, 1956, in the Pittsburgh area town of New Eagle, Pennsylvania, USA) was a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. ... John Gregory Taylor (born March 31, 1962 in Pennsauken, New Jersey) is a former American football wide receiver with the San Francisco 49ers. ... The offensive team or offense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage in possession of the ball. ... Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962 in Crawford, Mississippi) is a former football wide receiver in the NFL. Rice is widely regarded as among the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, consistently showing exceptional performance and strong work ethic on and off of the field. ... Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... Charles Lewis Haley (born January 6, 1964, Lynchburg, Virginia) is a former American Football Linebacker/Defensive End who played for the San Francisco 49ers (1986-1991, 1999) and the Dallas Cowboys (1992-1996). ...

Week 14: Vs Minnesota Vikings

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The Giants faced the Minnesota Vikings at Giants Stadium in week 14.^[23] Led by linebacker Lawrence Taylor, who recorded 12 tackles and two sacks,^[29] the Giants defense held the Vikings to 132 passing yards.^[30] Taylor also forced a fumble by Vikings quarterback Rich Gannon and pressured Gannon into an interception by Gary Reasons at the Viking 17-yard line, which positioned Matt Bahr for the game-clinching 18-yard field goal.^[29] In addition, Taylor gave several inspirational speeches to his teammates. "He told us: 'I'm going to start playing the way we're supposed to play. If anybody wants to come along, fine,' " inside linebacker Steve DeOssie said. "He changed our attitude."^[29] The Giants won 23–15 to improve to 11–2.^[23] City Minneapolis, Minnesota Other nicknames The Vikes, The Purple People Eaters Team colors Purple, Gold, and White Head Coach Brad Childress Owner Zygi Wilf General manager Rob Brzezinski Fight song Skol, Vikings Mascot Ragnar League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1961–present) Western Conference (1961-1969) Central Division (1967-1969... Richard Joseph Gannon (born December 20, 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former American football quarterback, who achieved most of his success late in his career with the Oakland Raiders in the National Football League. ... Gary Reasons (February 18, 1962) is a former NFL linebacker for the New York Giants. ... Matt Bahr (born July 6, 1956) is a former NFL placekicker. ... A linebacker is a position in American and Canadian football. ... Steven Leonard DeOssie (born November 22, 1962 in Tacoma, Washington; raised in Quincy, Massachusetts) is a former American football linebacker and long snapper. ...

Week 15: Vs Buffalo Bills

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The Giants lost at home to the Buffalo Bills 17–13 in week 15.^[23] The game was played in inclement weather, which caused 10,295 no-shows at Giants Stadium.^[31] They led the Bills in total yards (313 to 264), rushing yards (157 to 65), first downs (20 to 13) and time of possession (37 minutes 59 seconds to 22:01), but lost nonetheless.^[31] Quarterback Phil Simms broke his foot during the game, causing him to miss the remainder of the season, and was replaced by inexperienced backup Jeff Hostetler The Bills built a 14–10 second quarter lead behing 74 and 78 yard touchdown drives. The teams alternated field goals to make the score 17–13. However, the Giants could not score in the fourth quarter despite mounting drives drives to the Bills' 18 and 23 yard lines.^[31] City Orchard Park, New York Team colors Navy blue, light blue, Red, light Red, White, Royal, and Nickel Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph Wilson General manager Marv Levy Mascot Billy Buffalo League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Eastern Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American... Phillip Martin Simms (born November 3, 1955, in Lebanon, Kentucky) is a former quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League and currently a television sportscaster for the CBS network. ... Jeff W. Hostetler, a. ...

Week 16: Vs Phoenix Cardinals

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The Giants played the Phoenix Cardinals in Tempe, Arizona in week 16.^[23] Their defense allowed 452 yards,^[32] and Cardinals quarterback Timm Rosenbach threw for a three touchdowns and set a new career high with 381 yards passing.^[33] The Giants noticed in the week leading up to the game that teams had success running with their fullback against the Cardinals, and in the game, Giants' fullback Maurice Carthon set a career high with 67 rushing yards on 12 carries.^[33] They also installed several plays to take advantage of quarterback Jeff Hostetler's scrambling ability.^[33] Hostetler threw for 191 yards and ran for 31 in his first start of the season.^[34] The Giants held on to defeat the Cardinals 24–21 when two of their fourth quarter drives resulted in interceptions and their final drive was stopped on a sack by Lawrence Taylor.^[23] City Glendale, Arizona Other nicknames The Cards, The Birds, Big Red Team colors Cardinal Red, Black, and White Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt Owner William V. Bidwill General manager Rod Graves Mascot Big Red League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1920–present) Western Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated November 29, 1894 Government  - Mayor Hugh Hallman Area  - City  39. ... Timm Rosenbach (born October 27, 1966 in Everett, Washington) is a former NFL quarterback. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... Maurice Carthon is the current offensive coordinator for the NFLs Cleveland Browns. ... Jeff W. Hostetler, a. ...

Week 17: Vs New England Patriots

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The Giants travelled to Massachusetts to face the New England Patriots at Foxboro Stadium in week 17.^[23] The game was a de facto home game, as many Giants fans made the trip up to Foxborough to sell the stadium out.^[35] The game had no playoff implications for the Giants, who had clinched the #2 seed in the NFC playoffs the week before. The Giants rushed for a season high yards 213 yards, led by quarterback Jeff Hostetler's 82 yards on 10 carries.^[36] The Patriots' Jason Staurovsky missed a potential game-tying 42-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, and Hostetler then ran a 30-yard bootleg on a key third down play to allow the Giants run out the clock and secure the victory 13–10.^[36] Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  Ranked 44th  - Total 10,555 sq mi (27,360 km²)  - Width 183 miles (295 km)  - Length 113 miles (182 km)  - % water 13. ... City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–69) Eastern Division (1960–69) National Football League (1970–present) American Football... For the present stadium in Foxborough, see Gillette Stadium. ... Foxborough (or Foxboro) is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, approximately 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Boston and 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Providence, Rhode Island. ... Jeff W. Hostetler, a. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Look up bootleg in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Postseason

The Giants finished the regular season having committed an NFL record low 14 turnovers, and their defense led the league in fewest points allowed (211).^[37] Following the season, six Giants—defensive lineman Erik Howard, center Bart Oates, offensive guard William Roberts, linebackers Pepper Johnson and Lawrence Taylor, and special teamer Reyna Thompson—were selected to the Pro Bowl.^[38] A defensive lineman is any of the down positions on the defensive side of American football. ... Erik Howard (born November 12, 1964 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts) is a former American professional football player who played eleven seasons in the National Football League. ... Center (C) is a position in American football. ... Bart Oates (born December 16, 1958) is a former NFL football player for the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. ... The offensive team or offense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage in possession of the ball. ... William Roberts was a British painter, born in London in 1895. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Pepper Johnson (born 1964) is a former American Football linebacker who played thirteen seasons with the New York Giants, the Cleveland Browns, the Detroit Lions, and the New York Jets from 1986 to 1998 in the National Football League. ... Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959, in Williamsburg, Virginia), nicknamed LT, is a retired Hall of Fame American football player who played his entire professional career as a linebacker for the NFLs New York Giants. ... Special teams are units in American football and Canadian football that are on the field during certain special situations. ... Reyna Thompson was an American football player who played defensive back for the New York Giants. ... The 1991 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was played on February 3, 1991 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. ...

NFC Divisional playoff: vs Chicago Bears

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The Giants defeated the Chicago Bears 31–3 in the NFC Divisional playoff game at Giants Stadium on January 13, 1990.^[23] Ottis Anderson rushed for 80 yards on 21 carries,^[39] and the Giants rushed for 194 yards overall, and dominated the Bears in time of possession; 38 minutes and 22 seconds to 21 minutes and 38 seconds.^[40] Giants coach Bill Parcells used an unusual four-man defensive line most of the game—as opposed to their traditional 3-4 defense—causing the unprepared Bears confusion on their blocking assignments.^[39] The Giants were 4 for 4 on fourth down plays and converted 6 of 14 third downs.^[39] Their defense held Bears quarterback Mike Tomczak to 17 of 36 passing for 205 yards, and two interceptions, and running back Neal Anderson to a season-low 19 yards on 12 carries.^[39] City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman Michael McCaskey General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919) National... January 13 is the 13th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ... Ottis O.J. Anderson (born January 19, 1957), is a retired American football running back. ... The following terms are used in American football and Canadian football. ... The following terms are used in American football and Canadian football. ... Mike Tomczak (born October 23, 1962 in Calumet City, Illinois) is a former American football player. ...

NFC Championship Game: vs San Francisco 49ers

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The Giants advanced to face the two-time defending champion San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game on January 20, 1991 in front of 65,750 fans at Candlestick Park.^[41] The game was a rematch of the contest won 7–3 by the 49ers one month earlier. The teams alternated field goals in the first and second quarter to make the score 6–6 at halftime. Less than five minutes into the third quarter 49ers quarterback Joe Montana threw a 61-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver John Taylor to give the 49ers a 13–6 lead.^[41] A Giants' field goal made the score 13–9 at the end of the third quarter. With 9:42 remaining in the game, Leonard Marshall sacked Montana and knocked him from the game due to several injuries.^[41] After another Giants' field goal made the score 13–12, the 49ers gained possession of the ball and attempted to run out the clock. However, a Roger Craig fumble returned the ball to the Giants. They drove to the 49ers 25-yard line where Matt Bahr made his fifth field goal, which proved the difference as the Giants won 15–13.^[42] City San Francisco, California Other nicknames Niners, The Red And Gold, Bay Bombers Team colors Cardinal red, metallic gold and black Head Coach Mike Nolan Owner Denise DeBartolo York and John York General manager Lal Heneghan Mascot Sourdough Sam League/Conference affiliations All-America Football Conference (1946-1949) Western Division... January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A field goal (formerly goal from the field) is a general term used in some sports wherein a goal may be scored either during general play (from the field) or via some sort of free shot. ... Navy quarterback Aaron Polanco sets up to throw. ... Joseph Clifford Montana, (born June 11, 1956, in the Pittsburgh area town of New Eagle, Pennsylvania, USA) was a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. ... The wide receiver (WR) position in American and Canadian football is the pass-catching specialist. ... John Gregory Taylor (born March 31, 1962 in Pennsauken, New Jersey) is a former American football wide receiver with the San Francisco 49ers. ... Leonard Marshall is a former NFL defensive lineman for the New York Giants. ... Roger Craig (born July 10, 1960 in Davenport, Iowa) is a former NFL running back who won three Super Bowls (1985, 1989, 1990) while playing with the San Francisco 49ers. ... Matt Bahr (born July 6, 1956) is a former NFL placekicker. ...

Super Bowl XXV

at Tampa Stadium, Tampa, Florida Houlihans Stadium in Tampa opened in 1967 as Tampa Stadium (later changed when the Glazers acquired the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and renamed the stadium after a family-owned restaurant), and saw a number of major sporting teams and events grace its fields over the years. ... Nickname: Location in Hillsborough County and the state of Florida. ...

Main article: Super Bowl XXV

Super Bowl XXV took place amidst a background of war and patriotism in front of 73,813 fans at Tampa Stadium, in Tampa, Florida.^[43] The Persian Gulf War had begun less than two weeks previous and the nation rallied around the Super Bowl as a symbol of America. Adding to the patriotism was Whitney Houston's stirring rendition of the National Anthem, which became known as one of the greatest renditions in Super Bowl history.^[44] The game lived up to the stirring Anthem, as it went down as the most competitive Super Bowl in history.^[45] The Giants got off to a quick 3–0 lead.^[46] However, the Bills scored the next 12 points, on a field goal, a touchdown by backup running back Don Smith, and a safety after Jeff Hostetler was sacked in the end zone by Bruce Smith, to give the Bills a 12–3 lead.^[46] The Giants then ran a drive that took nearly 8 minutes,^[46] and culminated in a 14-yard touchdown pass from Hostetler to Stephen Baker making the score 12–10 at halftime.^[47] Date January 27, 1991 Stadium Tampa Stadium City Tampa, Florida MVP Ottis Anderson, Running back Favorite Bills by 6 National anthem Whitney Houston Coin toss Pete Rozelle Referee Jerry Seeman Halftime show New Kids on the Block Attendance 73,813 TV in the United States Network ABC Announcers Al Michaels... Date January 27, 1991 Stadium Tampa Stadium City Tampa, Florida MVP Ottis Anderson, Running back Favorite Bills by 6 National anthem Whitney Houston Coin toss Pete Rozelle Referee Jerry Seeman Halftime show New Kids on the Block Attendance 73,813 TV in the United States Network ABC Announcers Al Michaels... Houlihans Stadium in Tampa opened in 1967 as Tampa Stadium (later changed when the Glazers acquired the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and renamed the stadium after a family-owned restaurant), and saw a number of major sporting teams and events grace its fields over the years. ... Tampas skyline For alternate meanings, see Tampa (disambiguation) Tampa is a city located in Hillsborough County on the west coast of Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... See also: 2003 invasion of Iraq and Gulf War (disambiguation) C Company, 1st Battalion, The Staffordshire Regiment, 1st UK Armoured Division The Persian Gulf War was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of 34 nations led by the United States. ... This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ... Nicholson took the copy Key gave him to a printer, where it was published as a broadside on September 17 under the title The Defence of Fort McHenry, with an explanatory note explaining the circumstances of its writing. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Jeff W. Hostetler, a. ... Bruce Smith (b. ... Stephen Baker (June 30, 1964 in San Antonio, Texas), was a former American professional football player who was selected by the New York Giants in the 3rd round of the 1987 NFL Draft. ...

The Giants received the second half kickoff and mounted a record-setting drive. The opening drive ran for over 9 minutes^[46] (a Super Bowl record) and culminated in a 1-yard touchdown run by Ottis Anderson, giving the Giants a 17–12 lead.^[47] The signature play of the drive came on a third down play, when Giants receiver Mark Ingram appeared about to be tackled well short of a first down. However, Ingram evaded several tacklers, and dragged one defender just enough to get the Giants the first down, and kept the drive alive. By this time, the Giants strategy to handle the Bills offense had become clear: keep them off the field. Indeed, the Giants two touchdown drives consumed over 17 minutes.^[47] Mark Ingram is a former American Football wide receiver who played for the New York Giants (1987-1992), Miami Dolphins (1993-1994), Green Bay Packers (1995), and the Philadelphia Eagles (1996). ...

The Bills struck back quickly. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Thurman Thomas ran for a 31-yard touchdown that put the Bills back in front, 19–17.^[47] A few possessions later, the Giants drove down to the Bills 4 yard line, but were unable to score a touchdown and had to settle for a 21-yard field goal by Matt Bahr that gave the Giants a 20–19 lead.^[47] Both teams exchanged possessions before the Bills began one final drive. The Bills drove down to the Giants 30-yard line to set up what would be a potentially game-winning 47-yard field goal attempt by Scott Norwood. Just before the kick, ABC showed a graphic indicating that, on grass that season, Norwood had only made 3–of–7 field goals from at least 40 yards. A few moments later, in what became the game's signature moment, Norwood's attempt missed wide right, and the Giants won their second Super Bowl, 20–19.^[47] Scott Allan Norwood (born July 17, 1960 in Miami, Florida) is a former National Football League kicker who played his entire career for the Buffalo Bills. ... British Independent Television (ITV) (commercial television) contractor on Saturdays and Sundays in the Midlands and North of England between 1956 and 1968. ...

The Giants set a Super Bowl record for time of possession with a mark of 40:33,^[43] and Ottis Anderson was named MVP of the game after rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown.^[43] The following terms are used in American football and Canadian football. ...

See also

• History of the New York Giants (1979-1993)
• New York Giants seasons

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External links

• New York Giants official website—history section
• 1990 New York Giants season stats and box scores at databasefootball.com