Big Blue Huddle

I'm goig to deviate a little on the grounds that this unit played like one person.  and i remember seeing these guys having dinner together on a video and wishing I was there.

circa 2008:

David Diehl
Rich Seubert
Shaun O'Hara
Chris Snee
Kareem McKenzie

I've had dinner with Peyton, Eli, Archie, and Patrick Willis multiple times. I've also had several long form conversations with AJ Brown and DK Metcalf because of my attachment to Ole Miss. So I'll go off the beaten path a little bit from the previous two Super Bowls since chips matter.

It would be Corey Webster or Antrell Rolle.

Webster because he was basically banished at the beginning of that season before finally being that guy through the playoff run.

Rolle because he's largely credited by most for righting the ship for that last Super bowl team midseason and just getting his perspective of the playoffs and Super Bowl as we've heard from most of the offensive guys.

Since I can only pick one I'll go Rolle.

It would be Carl Banks because I would actually be able to have a mutual discussion. He's out there and he's open.

Tom Landry

At this very moment, I think I would like to sit down with Carmen Bricillo and get his take on the state of the Giants offensive line

Quote from: MightyGiants on June 26, 2024, 10:21:31 AMAt this very moment, I think I would like to sit down with Carmen Bricillo and get his take on the state of the Giants offensive line

I wonder if he would give his honest take on the line and the players individually.

I

Quote from: MightyGiants on June 25, 2024, 09:40:00 AMwho would it be and why?

I would pick Aaron Ross, I heard he makes a mean steak.
 

Quote from: Flipper on June 26, 2024, 10:04:05 AMTom Landry

What a stoic, classy and extraordinary hero of a man Tom Landry was! I don't know if it would be possible to have conversation over dinner with him and even begin to scratch the surface of such an accomplished man whom, when you begin to learn more about him, and trying to break through his natural introverted personality, you still would be learning about him years after getting to know him. Even Roger Staubach was frustrated in not being able to fully understand his head coach apart from calling him "The man with the funny hat" in his retirement speech.

So much you could discuss with him. His spiritual faith, Engineering background, Military career flying Bombers in WW-II, his family and, of course, his playing and early coaching days with the Giants and how his technical background influenced his strategic play designs on defense to revolutionize the game.

I just wanted to acknowledge what an excellent choice you've made in selecting Tom Landry.

Peace!

The OP is really a fascinating question.

For a dinner, I'd want someone who has a lot of great stories to tell, who has a ton of knowledge, who has high level accomplishments, who is intelligent, and who has a big personality and is a seemingly fun and engaging person to be around for 2-3 hours.

With all of that in mind, it's tough for me to get away from Parcells. I think he'd be a riot, and I think he'd have all kinds of stories to tell and a lot of words of wisdom and experience. I would learn a ton but I'd also be epically entertained while enjoying a steak and some red wine somewhere. Sounds like a great evening to me.

What a fantastic thread and I especially want to offer extra thanks to those who went above and beyond by sharing their actual experiences with the Giants they've met and spent some time with; they only add to our collective enjoyment and affection for them and our team.

I wanted to post, one final time, because my contribution, unlike the others here, failed to identify the Giant whom I could actually claim would make the title of this thread come true for me. By complete chance, he actually reached out to me nearly 20 years ago, back when I was still converting my Giants' VHS broadcasts to DVDs, and asked if it were possible if he could have copies of all games in his Giants' career. When I happily agreed to make that happen, and completed that project for him, his natural child-like excitement was made known to me, personally, and he wanted to reciprocate in any way possible.

At the time, in my previous marriage, I lived in Alabama and used to visit with my ex the in-laws in California; he lives north of San Diego. We planned a full day family visit complete with dinner and the VIP tour of his stomping grounds. My ex and I met his wonderful wife and daughter, were welcomed into their home as if we were long-time friends and had conversation that lasted hours before we all went out to eat. By evening, when it was time to leave, they hugged us and insisted we stay in touch. In all, just a beautiful family and everything good that you would hope for with your Giants' heroes after delivering Super Bowl XXI. This player's performance in that game was so influential that he appeared on the front page of the New York Times the following morning after that memorable Super Bowl victory.

My Giant experience at dinner with:


Peace!

I had dinner with Doug Riesenberg about 5 years ago.  He's gotten into sourdough bread baking.  Made me one.  Damn good. 

Tough question: Many of those named I agree with, but I would like to dine with Spider Lockhart, by all accounts a terrific gentleman and sadly vexed on many forgettable teams.

Wonderful playing career that the Giants honored with his name during the 86 title run.

Allie Sherman, but only if Eliot Asinof were also at our table.

Quote from: Giant Obsession on June 30, 2024, 05:14:33 AMAllie Sherman, but only if Eliot Asinof were also at our table.

who is Eliot Asinof and why does he need to join you?

Quote from: MightyGiants on June 30, 2024, 07:23:08 AMwho is Eliot Asinof and why does he need to join you?

Thank you Rich for asking.

Mr. Asinof, was the author of "Eight Men Out" based on the 1919 White Sox scandal (most famous was Shoeless Joe Jackson) and more close to home "Seven Days to Sunday" a book based on his intimate time with the 1966 and 1967 New York Football Giants. IMO it is far superior to "Instant Replay" Jerry Kramer's book (Green Bay Packers) and was written 2 years ahead of Kramers as I recollect though I might be off on that statement.

Mr. Asinof spent 2 full years with the Giants, 1966 and 1967 gathering his information.  He had complete and total access to everything and everybody within the organization....team and coaches meetings, locker room, sidelines on game day, front office....I mean complete....warts and all.  The players seemed to love him and were very open with him.  I imagine he could fill an encyclopedia with his knowledge of the Giants.

And of course he was there when Allie coached the team and I am a HUGE fan of that era (especially those 2 years) for it is when I became a hardcore Giants fan, graduating from follower and just a cheering fan.