Jul 272014
 
Antrel Rolle, New York Giants (July 25, 2014)

Antrel Rolle Accepts BBI Trophy – Photo by gidiefor

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Antrel Rolle Receives BBI “Giant of the Year” Trophy: New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle received the 2013 BigBlueInteractive.com (BBI) “Giant of the Year” Trophy on Friday after the team’s training camp practice concluded.

Rolle had his finest season as a New York Giant in 2013. He started all 16 games and finished with 98 tackles, 2 sacks, 12 pass defenses, 6 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble. Rolle also played in the Pro Bowl as a second-alternate.

Based on fan voting, the award is given to the Giants’ player, coach, or member of the front office who most contributed to the team’s success on the field in a given year. The vote is held at the end of each season by members of the BBI community. With 2,920 votes cast, Rolle received 64 percent of the vote followed by linebacker Jon Beason (16 percent), defensive end Justin Tuck (7 percent), Head Coach Tom Coughlin (4 percent), Defensive Coordinator Perry Fewell (4 percent), cornerback Prince Amukamara (3 percent), and place kicker Josh Brown (1 percent).

Antrel Rolle, New York Giants (July 25, 2014)

Eric Kennedy points out significance of naming trophy after Hope Johnson – Photo by Larry Schmitt

The award carries a special significance as the trophy has been renamed to honor Hope Johnson, a beloved member of the BBI community and organizer of the “Giant of the Year” presentation, who passed away in 2009.

BBI owner and editor Eric Kennedy presented the award to Rolle. Kennedy highlighted Rolle’s on-field production in 2013, but also remarked about Rolle’s maturation into a team leader during his four seasons with the Giants. He also mentioned that Rolle is the first defensive player to win the award.

“I am extremely honored, I am overly ecstatic,” said Rolle. “I am fully aware of the site BBI, my family is. And I’m not too crazy about blogs, you have to a little on the edgy side. We thank you on behalf myself and the New York Giants for being such a great supporter… Win, lose, or draw, we know you guys are always there.”

“The best is yet to come,” said Rolle. “We are looking forward to a lot of great things this year… I am extremely excited about this year, extremely excited about your site.”

Antrel Rolle, New York Giants (July 25, 2014)

Antrel Rolle with BBI Members – Photo by ChathamMark

Antrel Rolle’s comments on receiving the award are available at Giants.com.

A list of previous award winners is available in the BBI Giant of the Year section of the website.

Jul 252014
 


On July 25, 2014, New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle was awarded the 2013 “BBI Giant of the Year” for his performance during the 2013 regular season. Rolle accrued 98 tackles, 2 sacks, 12 pass defenses, 6 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble in 16 games.

“I am extremely honored, I am overly ecstatic,” said Rolle. “I am fully aware of the site BBI, my family is. And I’m not too crazy about blogs, you have to a little on the edgy side. We thank you on behalf myself and the New York Giants for being such a great supporter… Win, lose, or draw, we know you guys are always there.”

Mar 232014
 
Antrel Rolle, New York Giants (November 17, 2013)

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Antrel Rolle Wins 2013 “BBI Giant of the Year”: Safety Antrel Rolle has been voted “BBI Giant of the Year” for his performance in the 2013 NFL season. Rolle had his finest season as a New York Giant. He started all 16 games and finished with 98 tackles, 2 sacks, 12 pass defenses, 6 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble. Rolle also played in the 2013 Pro Bowl as a second-alternate.

Based on fan voting, the “BBI Giant of the Year” award is given to the Giants’ player, coach, or member of the front office who most contributed to the team’s success on the field in a given year. The vote is held at the end of each season by members of the BBI community and the award is presented at a ceremony on the practice fields during training camp.

The award carries a special significance as the trophy has been renamed to honor Hope Johnson, a beloved member of the BBI community and organizer of the “Giant of the Year” presentation, who died in 2009.

With 2,920 votes cast, Rolle received 64 percent of the vote followed by linebacker Jon Beason (16 percent), defensive end Justin Tuck (7 percent), Head Coach Tom Coughlin (4 percent), Defensive Coordinator Perry Fewell (4 percent), cornerback Prince Amukamara (3 percent), and place kicker Josh Brown (1 percent).

For a listing of past winners, see the BBI Giant of the Year section of the website. Rolle is the first defensive player to win the award.

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Aug 192013
 
Ahmad Bradshaw - Photo Courtesy of Evan Pinkus and the Giants

Ahmad Bradshaw – Photo Courtesy of Evan Pinkus and the Giants

Ahmad Bradshaw Receives BBI “Giant of the Year” Trophy: Before the Giants-Colts preseason game on Sunday night, former Giants’ running back Ahmad Bradshaw received the 2012 BigBlueInteractive.com (BBI) “Giant of the Year” Trophy.

Based on fan voting, the award is given to the Giants’ player, coach, or member of the front office who most contributed to the team’s success on the field in a given year. The vote is held at the end of each season by members of the BBI community.

BBI owner and senior editor Eric Kennedy presented the award to Bradshaw. Kennedy said that Giants’ fans not only recognized that Bradshaw had his second best season in 2012, but they wanted to thank him for six great seasons in which Bradshaw not only became the sixth-leading rusher in team history, but also a major factor in the Giants winning two NFL Championships. Kennedy also mentioned that fans recognized Bradshaw’s passion for the game and the tremendous amount of toughness he played with. Kennedy finished by saying that Giants’ fans will miss him, but will always consider him a New York Giant.

“I couldn’t give anything back but my passion for the game,” said Bradshaw at the ceremony. “The hard work and everything’s paid off to give me my accomplishments here today. Just the love for this game is what’s in me. Like I say, you guys don’t do anything but push me harder and push me to be even better and to work even harder for what I’ve done.”

For more on the ceremony, including a short video, see Giants.com.

A list of previous award winners is available in the BBI Giant of the Year section of the website.

Aug 182013
 

On August 18, 2013, former New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw was awarded the 2012 “BBI Giant of the Year” before the New York Giants-Indianapolis Colts preseason game for his performance during the 2012 NFL season. Bradshaw  rushed for 1,015 yards and six touchdowns on 221 carries.

“I couldn’t give anything back but my passion for the game,” said Bradshaw at the ceremony. “The hard work and everything’s paid off to give me my accomplishments here today. Just the love for this game is what’s in me. Like I say, you guys don’t do anything but push me harder and push me to be even better and to work even harder for what I’ve done.”

May 202013
 
Ahmad Bradshaw, New York Giants (December 30, 2012)

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RB Ahmad Bradshaw Voted BBI Giant of the Year: RB Ahmad Bradshaw has been voted “BBI Giant of the Year” by registered members of The Corner Forum for his performance during the 2012 NFL season.

In 14 games, Bradshaw rushed for 1,015 yards and six touchdowns on 221 carries (4.6 yards per carry). He also caught 23 passes for 245 yards. All of this despite chronic foot issues that caused him once again miss most regular-season practices. Because of the foot problems, Bradshaw was released by the Giants in February.

801 registered BBI members voted. The results of the voting were as follows:

  • 265 – RB Ahmad Bradshaw
  • 170 – S Stevie Brown
  • 100 – Head Coach Tom Coughlin
  • 57 – TE Coach Mike Pope
  • 56 – QB Eli Manning
  • 51 – S Antrel Rolle
  • 40 – WR Victor Cruz
  • 29 – PK Lawrence Tynes
  • 17 – LT Will Beatty
  • 8 – LG Kevin Boothe
  • 8 – TE Martellus Bennett

For a listing of past winners, see the BBI Giant of the Year section of the website.

Aug 032012
 

On August 3, 2012, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was awarded the 2011 “BBI Giant of the Year” for his performance during the 2011 NFL season. During the regular-season, Manning threw for 29 touchdowns and 4,933 yards, completing 61 percent of his passes. He also led the Giants to a victory in Super Bowl XLVI while earning Super Bowl MVP honors for the second time in his career.

May 252012
 
Eli Manning, New York Giants (August 3, 2012)

BBI Ceremony for Eli Manning

Eli Manning Wins “BBI Giant of the Year” Award: After a week of fan voting, QB Eli Manning has won the “BBI Giant of the Year” award for his performance during the 2011 NFL season. It is tentatively planned that Manning will be handed the annual BBI trophy at a training camp ceremony in early August.

In terms of percentage of the vote, the final results were:

  • QB Eli Manning: 52%
  • HC Tom Coughlin: 30%
  • WR Victor Cruz: 8%
  • GM Jerry Reese: 7%
  • DE Jason Pierre-Paul: 2%
  • WR Hakeem Nicks: 0%

For a complete list of past winners, see the BBI Giant of the Year section of the website.

May 222011
 
Rich Seubert, New York Giants (August 19, 2011)

Rich Seubert Receiving BBI Giant of the Year Trophy

Rich Seubert Wins BBI Giant of the Year Award: Guard/center Rich Seubert has won the BigBlueInteractive “Giant of the Year” award for his performance during the 2010 season. Seubert started all 16 games, splitting time at left guard and center when regular center Shaun O’Hara could not play due to injury.

With almost 600 fans voting between 12 candidates, those finishing in the top five were:

  1. Guard/center Rich Seubert – 36% of the vote
  2. Offensive Line Coach Pat Flaherty – 20% of the vote
  3. Wide receiver Hakeem Nicks – 11% of the vote
  4. Defensive end Osi Umenyiora – 8% of the vote
  5. Defensive end Justin Tuck – 7% of the vote

The BBI award is given to the Giants’ player, coach, or member of the front office who most contributed to the team’s success on the field in a given year.

The award is presented at a ceremony on the practice fields during training camp. To see past winners, see the Giant of the Year Award section of the website.

The award carries a special significance as the trophy has been renamed to honor Hope Johnson, a beloved member of the BBI community and organizer of the “Giant of the Year” presentation, who died in 2009.