"I Definitely See us Winning These Last Four and Getting Into the Playoffs" - Victor Cruz

History has a way of repeating itself. In 2000 The New York Giants started off the season looking like the favored team in the NFC East. But a mid-season slump put the New York Giants playoff hopes in jeopardy, and Jim Fassel took action. He took over the role of offensive coordinator from Sean Payton and made a public announcement soon afterwards: "I'm raising the stakes right now. If this is a poker game I am shoving my chips to the middle of the table. I am raising the ante. Anybody that wants in can get in, anybody that wants out can get out. This team is going to the playoffs. That is my whole goal in life right now."

The Giants went on a run to the super bowl but lost to the Baltimore Ravens that year. They beat the Eagles three times in the same year and then shut out the Minnesota Vikings 41-0 in the NFC Championship game. Sure times and circumstances have changed, and what happened eleven years ago has absolutely nothing to do with the Giants fate this year, but can we all agree that it's a little bit eery?

I just felt like that needed to be said...But okay it's showtime we're going to Dallas part I of the battle for our division. This will be a crazy game. If you look at who we've beaten and who they've beaten it's kind of ridiculous:

                   Gmen                                                                                  Cowboys

Eagles:Won once, lost once. Close games.                                 Got destroyed.
San Fran: Barely Lost                                                                  Barely Won
Patriots: Barely Won                                                                   Barely Lost
Miami: Barely Won                                                                     Barely Won
Buffalo: Barely Won                                                                    Destroyed them
Washington: Lost                                                                         Barely Won twice
Arizona: Barely Won                                                                   Barely Lost

The wins and losses don't lie. It's evident that the Cowboys and Giants have had similar seasons, very up and down. But the past is the past. Both teams control their own destiny. This is going to be one hell of a football game. The Giants are confident. Even after a four game losing streak, they feel they have what it takes to be a playoff team. Epecially after the way in which they lost to Green Bay (Ballards knee was fucking in there is photo evidence and the league issued an apology). But like I said, the past is the past. The Giants know its going to take every ounce of strength they have to win this game. Miles Austin is returning to the Cowboys which is unfortunate because the Giants have a banged up secondary. On defense they will certainly have their hands full with Bryant, Austin, and Witten. At the end of the day we all know it's going to come down to the Giants ability to get to Romo.

On offense be sure to do one thing, block Demarcus Ware. He is the best pass rusher in the league and leads the NFL in sacks. So maybe we wont be able to stop him but we sure got to slow him down. Eli Manning will give yet another spectacular performance. Lets face it this game is an NFC East division game so it's tough to predict, but I can gurantee you one thing: If Eli Manning has the ball and needs a score to win towards the end regulation, the Giants will win the football game. 

Since Giants fans will be at an emotional high on Sunday night I would like to say one thing: Keep the faith. Regardless of what happens the spirit of Giants football will never die. Our team is confident, that's for sure, and I am one of many fans that believe in them, that's for sure. But there comes a point where you have to look at the bigger picture. Why do we all love the Giants so much? It's because they will never leave you. They're a reliable tradition. Sure there are all nightmares of games that keep us up at night, heck there are occasions when the team even quit on the fans. But they always come back. Always. Giants football and sports in general are endless. Since that fateful day where Tim Mara purchased the New York Giants in 1925 for $500, a great tradition was bestowed upon us. There have been good times and bad, but Big Blue will never die.

That's it folks. In a world that is constantly changing, people need a healthy reminder that some things will never leave your life. And that's what sports, football, and the New York Football Giants can do for you.

Lets Go Giants. Romo will be on his back on every snap and the Giants will move the ball at will.