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1. I was a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl winning full back before joining the Giants as a free agent in 1976. I had high expectations but tore ligaments in my knee, prematurely ending my first season with the Giants. On November 19, 1978, I was involved in one of the most famous plays in Giants history when my quarterback, Joe Pisarcik, and I botched a handoff while running out the clock against the Eagles; in what later was labeled "The Miracle at the Meadowlands". Who am I?
2. I was drafted by the Giants out of the University of Florida, in the first round, seventh overall, in the 1997 NFL Draft. I played eight seasons with the Giants, compiling 368 receptions for 4,630 yards and 27 touchdowns with the team. I played the final four seasons of my career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Who am I?
3. I played my college ball at the University of Miami. In my rookie year of 1979 I was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year with the St. Louis Cardinals. I had one of the greatest debuts in NFL history when I rushed for 193 yards in my first career game. I was traded to the Giants in the middle of the 1986 season and went on to win two Super Bowls with the team over my last seven seasons in the league. I was even a Super Bowl MVP in one of those two Super Bowls. Who am I?
4. I attended college at Morehead State University and was drafted in the first round, seventh overall, of the 1979 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. I played my entire career with the Giants and was named Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXI. Who am I?
5. I attended college at the University of Michigan and was drafted by the Giants in the 2nd round of the 1988 draft. I spent eight seasons on the Giants offensive line before finishing my career in the locker room across the hall with the Jets. My teammates called me Jumbo. Who am I?
6. I was drafted by the Giants in the 2nd round of the 1997 NFL Draft out of the University of Virginia. I spent my entire 10 year career with the Giants as I rushed for 10,449 yards and 55 rushing touchdowns. At the time of my retirement I was the Giants all time leading rusher. Who am I?
7. I played cornerback for the Giants from 1950 until I retired in 1955 as a player, but my football career didn't end there. I was the Defensive Coordinator for the Giants from 1954 to 1959 and then went on to being one of the most successful head coaches in NFL history, with another team, winning two Super Bowls. Who am I?
8. I was the Giants first round draft pick, out of the University of Nebraska, in 2011. In my first series on the field in my NFL career I recorded my first career interception. Who am I?
9. I was undrafted out of college, where I attended the University of Massachusetts. In my rookie year of 2010 I played in 5 games, but didn't record a catch before getting injured and missing the rest of the season. In 2011 I broke the team's single season receiving record for yards in a season. Who am I?
10. I was drafted by the Giants in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft. In college at Boston College I was a two time All-American. I have played both defensive line and linebacker for the Giants. Who am I?
11. I was a 4th round pick by the Giants in the 1985 NFL draft. I played my college ball at the University of Notre Dame. I played six seasons with the Giants along with one season with the Browns, and two seasons with the Eagles. Who am I?
12. I was drafted by the Giants in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. I was born in London, England and played my college ball at Troy University. In 2005 I led the NFC in sacks. Who am I?
13. I was the New York Giants 1st round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. I played my college ball at Texas where I won the Jim Thorpe award in my senior year. My wife is also a famous athlete who has won multiple gold medals at the Olympics. Who am I?
14. I was drafted in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. I played my college ball at the University of North Carolina. I will be remembered by Giant fans for catching a Hail Mary against the Packers in a 2012 NFC Divisional game. Who am I?
15. Now take the first letter of the LAST name of all your answers and it will spell out my name. I was on the Giants 2012 Roster. Who am I?
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