Giants will never forget the Meadowlands meltdown

[September 23, 2011]  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- There are some games that a player never forgets.

Winning the Super Bowl in February 2008 was one that forever will bring a smile to the faces of New York Giants. Losing to the Philadelphia Eagles at the Meadowlands in December is one they will never live down.

How can anyone forget the Meadowlands Meltdown? The Giants had a 31-10 lead with less than eight minutes to play, and they not only lost the game, they managed to do it in regulation, squandering a chance to take over first place in the NFC East and ultimately costing themselves a playoff berth.

"Last year will linger with me until I die," Giants defensive captain Justin Tuck said.

The last play is just so memorable.

[Associated Press; By TOM CANAVAN]

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