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Learn from David Wilson at football camp

Learn from the best this summer at the David Wilson Overnight and Commuter Football Camp at William Paterson University in Wayne, N.J.!

The Giants’ second-year running back is teaming up with Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson – a fellow former first-round draft choice – and Sports International June 29-July 2 to instruct players ages 7-18 at all skill levels.

Some of the current and former New York Giants that have taught at this camp include:

• » Victor Cruz, Wide Receiver, New York Giants
• » Terrell Thomas, Defensive Back, New York Giants
• » Brandon Jacobs, Running Back, New York Giants
• » David Diehl, Tackle, New York Giants
• » Chris Snee, Guard, New York Giants
• » Shaun O’Hara, Center, New York Giants
• » Michael Strahan, Former DE, New York Giants
• » Mathias Kiwanuka, Defensive End, New York Giants
• » Rich Seubert, Former G, New York Giants
• » Jessie Armstead, Former OLB, New York Giants
• » Tiki Barber, Former RB, New York Giants
• » Howard Cross, Former TE, New York Giants
• » Joe Morris, Former RB, New York Giants
• » Amani Toomer, Former WR, New York Giants
• » Ike Hilliard, Former WR, New York Giants

Founded in 1983, Sports International has graduated more than 91,000 athletes, many currently playing at the college level. In 2011 and 2012, Sports International had 146 NFL players or NFL coaches attend camps and clinics as instructors. Perform Magazine rated Sports International Football Camps among the Top 10 summer instructional camps in the nation.

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WATCH: Giants do “Roll Call” at Yankee Stadium

WATCH GIANTS PARTICIPATE IN ROLL CALL AT YANKEE STADIUM

Accustomed to having fans chant their names, three Giants had their roles reversed on Wednesday night in the Bronx.

David Wilson, Rueben Randle, and Bear Pascoe took in the Yankees game against the Seattle Mariners with the Bleacher Creatures, assisting “Bald” Vinny Milano and the fan group in the “Roll Call” tradition.

PHOTOS: GIANTS ON THE MOUND

“I’ve never witnessed anything like that. One guy screaming and the whole crowd is involved,” Wilson, a Virginia native, told MLB.com. “This was my first time being a part of something like that.”

Before the game, which the Yankees lost 12-2, the Giants trio toured the stadium and watched from the field during pregame warm-ups.

“It was really fun. That was the first time I got to be there at that level and just to see guys getting ready and preparing for the game and getting ready to go out,” Pascoe said.

“It was pretty neat. It was pretty similar to us before a game – we go out and each guy does his own thing and does what he has to do to prepare for the game.”

That included batting practice, where Wilson believed he could hit one out of the park if given some time.

“Give me a little while, a little practice,” he said. “[Give me] about a week.”

Randle, a fellow second-year draft pick, disagreed.

Thanks to @Giants Bear Pascoe (L), David Wilson (C) & Rueben Randle (R) for joining in Bleacher Creatures Roll Call. http://t.co/Eafa67huvg—
Yankees PR Dept. (@YankeesPR) May 15, 2013

Batting practice at Yankee Stadium, awesome!! Thank you @LicensePlateGuy http://t.co/iuHlVspScR—
Bear Pascoe (@BearPascoe) May 15, 2013

Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks instagram.com/p/ZWNahCjX7Z/—
David E. Wilson (@4stillRunning) May 15, 2013

David Wilson intends to be lead back

A changing of the guard was set in motion last month when the Giants released running back Ahmad Bradshaw. The six-year vet’s departure jumpstarted the competition for the lead role, and David Wilson, last year’s first-round draft choice by the Giants, has set his eyes on it.

“I mean that’s definitely my intention,” Wilson said Thursday on ESPN NY 98.7FM. “But you’ve got to go in and come into camp and definitely lock the spot down. So I’ve been working hard this offseason so I can give myself the best chance to do that.”

Among others, Andre Brown shares that intention and will also vie for more time out of the backfield. But Wilson believes turning the corner after the bye in Week 11 of his rookie season will give him an edge heading into 2013.

“After that bye week, I took that time to really stay in the meeting rooms extra and definitely catch up,” said Wilson, who had just 18 carries before the break and three games with none. “So after that bye week, I think that’s when I really had a good grasp of what was going on, and I was able to go out there and perform and have some good games and some good moments.”

Wilson went on to finish the year with 71 carries for 358 yards (5.0 average) and four touchdowns, and averaged more than 10 rushes for 60 yards per game in the final four weeks of the season. The increased load was partly due to his role in the blocking schemes, which had been a question mark early on.

“It was pretty fair,” Wilson said of people critiquing him. “When the game’s on the line, the ball is going to be in Eli [Manning’s] hands for him to make the decisions. So in order for him to make decisions accurately, he’s got to be able to stand in the pocket. But as well, it was a part of just bringing me along slow. The coaches weren’t really in a rush. Ahmad was definitely doing his part in making plays for the team, and I guess they didn’t feel like they were going to rush to really get me on the field.”

Of course, the final question remains his role as a kick returner.

Wilson became the first player in NFL history to record 200 kick return yards and 100 rushing yards in the same game with his performance against New Orleans in Week 14. But if he plans on being an every-down back, can he still return kicks?

“That’s definitely one of my passions,” he said. “So I would definitely enjoy being back there and helping in that aspect too.”

QUICK HITS

» Draft Class Challenge: First Round Results

» 2013 NFL Draft Order

» Experts predict Giants draft pick (3/21)

» Latest updates on the 2013 Free Agents

» QB David Carr returns to backup Eli & prep D

» David Diehl stops by NFL Network studios

David Wilson ready for whatever team asks

At this time last year, David Wilson was preparing for the NFL Scouting Combine and the ensuing draft. He would eventually be selected by the Giants with the final pick of the first round, and while there was a learning curve as a rookie, nothing really surprised Wilson. It was just a matter of piecing it together with Eli Manning at the helm.

As he sheds his “rookie” label entering his second season, Giants.com recently caught up with Wilson at the Timex Performance Center.

“In college, it’s a little bit more simple,” Wilson said. “The playbook is a lot more simple than the NFL playbook, and there are a lot more audibles, especially when you’ve got a quarterback who knows everything that’s going on. Eli, if he sees something wrong, he’s going to change it. So you’ve got to know what he’s talking about.”

Before Ahmad Bradshaw was released by the Giants, it was expected that Wilson would receive more touches in 2013. But now that Bradshaw has been released, Wilson is ready for however many carries are put on his plate.

“I can do one, I could do 30,” said Wilson, who was named second-team All-Pro as a kick returner. “Whatever my job is and whatever the team needs me to do, the whole objective is to get back to the Super Bowl.”

QUICK HITS

» Giants re-sign CB Terrell Thomas

» Eisen’s Mailbag: What positions to draft

» Markus Kuhn aims for strong 2013 return

» Giants Mock Draft Tracker

Wilson makes All-Pro second team at KR

After leading the NFL in kickoff return yards in 2012, rookie David Wilson has been named to The Associated Press All-Pro second team as a kick returner.

Wilson garnered three votes of the national panel of 50 media members, while Baltimore’s Jacoby Jones earned first-team honors at the position with 37.5.

Wilson, who was the only Giant to pick up All-Pro accolades this season, finished with 1,533 return yards, including 227 against the New Orleans Saints in Week 14 when he also broke a 97-yard return touchdown. In that game, Wilson became the only player in NFL history with at least 200 kickoff return yards and 100 rushing yards in a single contest.

Two other Giants received All-Pro votes. Guard Chris Snee picked up two while safety Stevie Brown had six votes.

AP ALL-PRO FIRST TEAM

QB:  Peyton Manning, Broncos.
RB:  Adrian Peterson, Vikings; Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks.
FB:  Vonta Leach, Ravens.
TE:  Tony Gonzalez, Falcons.
WR:  Calvin Johnson, Lions; Brandon Marshall, Bears.
OT:  Duane Brown, Texans; Ryan Clady, Broncos.
G:  Jahri Evans, Saints; Mike Iupati, 49ers.
C:  Max Unger, Seahawks.
DE:  J.J. Watt, Texans; Cameron Wake, Dolphins.
DT:  Geno Atkins, Bengals; Vince Wilfork, Patriots.
OLB:  Von Miller, Broncos; Aldon Smith, 49ers.
ILB:  Patrick Willis, 49ers; NaVorro Bowman, 49ers.
CB:  Richard Sherman, Seahawks; Charles Tillman, Bears.
S:  Earl Thomas, Seahawks; Dashon Goldson, 49ers.
P:  Andy Lee, 49ers.
K:  Blair Walsh, Vikings.
KR:  Jacoby Jones, Ravens.

AP ALL-PRO SECOND TEAM

QB:  Aaron Rodgers, Packers.
RB:  Alfred Morris, Redskins; Jamaal Charles, Chiefs.
FB:  Jerome Felton, Vikings.
TE:  Jason Witten, Cowboys.
WR:  A.J. Green, Bengals; Andre Johnson, Texans.
OT:  Joe Thomas, Browns; Joe Staley, 49ers.
G:  Marshal Yanda, Ravens; Logan Mankins, Patriots.
C:  Maurkice Pouncey, Steelers.
DE:  Justin Smith, 49ers; Julius Peppers, Bears.
DT:  Justin Smith, 49ers; Ndamukong Suh, Lions; Haloti Ngata, Ravens.
OLB:  Chad Greenway, Vikings; Ahmad Brooks, 49ers; Clay Matthews, Packers; DeMarcus Ware, Cowboys.
ILB:  Daryl Washington, Cardinals; London Fletcher, Redskins.
CB:  Champ Bailey, Broncos; Tim Jennings, Bears.
S:  Eric Weddle, Chargers; Jairus Byrd, Bills.
P:  Thomas Morstead, Saints.
K:  Phil Dawson, Browns.
KR:  David Wilson, Giants.

PUNT, PASS & KICK

Competing in the Punt, Pass & Kick National Finals in Atlanta this past weekend, Giants’ representatives Joshua O’Neill of Nutley, N.J., finished second (10-11 boys) and Rebecca Golderman of Albany, N.Y., took third (14-15 girls). For a list of the final results, CLICK HERE. Congratulations to Joshua and Rebecca.

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» Michael Strahan, Bill Parcells HOF finalists

» Q&A with WR Domenik Hixon

» WATCH Giants Insider: FB Henry Hynoski

Daily Blitz: 2012 Milestone Recap

Here is a sampling of Giants records set and milestones reached in 2012:

» Became the third team in NFL history with 650 regular-season wins (654).

» TOM COUGHLIN (83) surpassed BILL PARCELLS (77) for the second-most regular season wins in Giants history among head coaches, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famer STEVE OWEN (153).

» QB ELI MANNING (211) became the Giants’ all-time leader in touchdown passes (PHIL SIMMS, 199). Manning threw 26 TD passes in 2012, his fourth season with at least 25. He is the only Giants QB to reach 25 touchdown passes in at least three seasons.

» WR VICTOR CRUZ collected 86 receptions for 1,092 yards with 10 touchdowns. Cruz is the first player in club annals to post at least 80 receptions, 1,000 receiving yards and 10 TD catches in a season.

» Rookie RB-KR DAVID WILSON set a single-game franchise record with 327 all purpose yards in Week 14. Wilson became the first player in NFL history with at least 200 kickoff return yards and 100 rushing yards in the same game.

» S STEVIE BROWN amassed an NFL-best 307 interception-return yards, a Giants franchise record. His eight interceptions tied for the second-most in the league.

» Cruz caught a game-winning 77-yard touchdown pass from Manning in Week 7, the longest game-winning touchdown in the final two minutes of a game in franchise history.

» Gained 604 yards of total offense in Week 2, the second-most in team history (609, 12/3/1950).

For records and milestones set around the NFL, CLICK HERE.

QUICK HITS

» 2013 Training Camp to be held at Timex Performance Center

» Giants add 13 to reserve/future list

» GM Reese thinks Strahan could help JPP

» WATCH: Papa’s Perspective: End of season

Sunday’s Official Game Program

Giants vs. Ravens Game Blog

The Giants and Baltimore Ravens meet for the fourth time in the regular season, with the Ravens leading the series, 2-1. In their only postseason meeting, the Ravens defeated the Giants, 34-7, in Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa, Florida. In their last meeting, the Giants defeated the Ravens in Giants Stadium, 30-10, in Week 11 of the 2008 regular season.

Kickoff: 4:25 PM ET
Location: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD.
TV: FOX
Radio: WFAN 660AM/101.9FM
Weather: Clear with temperatures steady near 46F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

NYG Inactives
13 Barden
21 Phillips
39 Sash
47 Beckum
71 Ojomo
81 Robinson
91 Tuck
NYG Lineup Changes: 72 Umenyiora for 91 Tuck

BAL Inactives
17 Doss
31 Pollard
50 McClellan
63 Williams
70 Harewood
83 Thompson
95 Hall
BAL Lineup Changes: 32 Ihedigbo for 31 Pollard

FIRST QUARTER

15:00 — Game Captains: WR Victor Cruz and S Antrel Rolle. Giants win the coin toss and elect to receive.

13:49 — Ahmad Bradshaw loses two yards on a direct snap and the Giants go three-and-out on their opening possession.

11:29 — Ray Rice touches the ball on each of Baltimore’s first four plays.

8:45 — The replay assistant reverses the Giants’ fumble recovery (Jacoby Jones).

7:42 — TOUCHDOWN RAVENS. Joe Flacco to Torrey Smith for six yards. XP is GOOD. BALTIMORE 7, NEW YORK 0 (Drive: 14 plays, 73 yards in 5:25)

*The Ravens converted four third downs on the scoring drive.

6:02 — After forcing the Giants to punt, a 43-yard pass to Torrey Smith sets up the Ravens on the New York 1.

4:24 — TOUCHDOWN RAVENS. Flacco keeps it for a one-yard score. XP is GOOD. BALTIMORE 14, NEW YORK 0 (Drive: 4 plays, 47 yards in 2:10)

4:19 — On the first play of the ensuing drive, Rueben Randle picks up the Giants’ first first-down and more with a 43-yard catch.

1:34 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. David Wilson scores his fourth rushing touchdown of the season on a 14-yard sprint. XP is GOOD. BALTIMORE 14, NEW YORK 0 (Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards in 2:54)

0:00 — RAVENS 14, GIANTS 0

SECOND QUARTER

15:00 – The Giants begin the quarter with the ball on their own 15.

14:19 – Eli Manning is sacked for the first time of the day by Haloti Ngata for a 15-yard loss, setting up a second-and-25.

12:57 – The Giants are unable to convert on third down and punt back to the Ravens, who take over on their own 12.

7:36 – Jacoby Jones’ nine-yard touchdown is reversed and ruled incomplete.

6:09 — FIELD GOAL RAVENS. Justin Tucker makes a 23-yard attempt. BALTIMORE 17, NEW YORK 7 (Drive: 12 plays, 83 yards in 6:05)

4:14 – Domenik Hixon has a long gain negated by an offensive passing interference penalty called on himself.

1:10 — TOUCHDOWN RAVENS. Ray Rice takes a short pass 27 yards to the end zone. XP is GOOD. BALTIMORE 24, NEW YORK 7 (Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards in 2:11)

HALFTIME: RAVENS 24, NEW YORK 7

THIRD QUARTER

15:00 — The Giants kickoff to begin the second half.

14:23 — New York forces a quick three-and-out on the Ravens’ opening possession.

7:39 — Joe Flacco converts a third-and-19 with a 36-yard pass to Dennis Pitta. The Ravens are 8 of 11 on third-down conversions.

*Flacco has completed passes of 25 yards or more to four receivers.

5:18 — FIELD GOAL RAVENS. Tucker makes a 21-yard attempt. BALTIMORE 27, NEW YORK 7 (Drive: 16 plays, 82 yards in 7:57)

0:00 — RAVENS 24, GI

FOURTH QUARTER

15:00 – Baltimore begins with the ball on the New York 31 to start the final quarter.

11:12 — FIELD GOAL RAVENS. Tucker makes a 30-yard attempt. BALTIMORE 30, NEW YORK 7 (Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards in 6:57)

9:34 – Bernard Pierce breaks free for a 78-yard run, the Ravens’ longest of the season.

7:30 — FIELD GOAL RAVENS. Tucker makes 29-yard attempt. BALTIMORE 33, NEW YORK 7 (Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards in 2:56)

3:24 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Eli Manning finds Domenik Hixon in the end one for a 13-yard score. XP is GOOD. BALTIMORE 33, NEW YORK 14 (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards in 4:07)

3:18 – Ray Rice gains eight yards, becoming the second Ravens’ player to eclipse 100 yards on the ground in the game.

FINAL: RAVENS 33, GIANTS 14

2ND QTR: Offense can’t convert 4th downs

SECOND QUARTER

15:00 — Atlanta begins the second quarter with the ball on its own 26.

12:59 — Chase Blackburn breaks up a pass intended for TE Tony Gonzalez on third-and-4, forcing Atlanta to punt. The Giants take over on their own 20.

12:18 — Safety Thomas DeCoud intercepts Manning and the Falcons take over on the Giants’ 27.

10:22 — FIELD GOAL FALCONS. Matt Bryant makes a 38-yarder. ATLANTA 17, NEW YORK 0 (Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards in 1:46)

10:17 — Newly signed running back Kregg Lumpkin takes his first handoff the year for nine yards. He follows up with another one for eight yards and a fresh set of downs before tearing off a 22-yarder.

6:08 — David Wilson is stopped for no gain on fourth-and-1. Falcons take over on downs.

5:28 — Chris Canty gets the first sack of the day for the Giants, a loss of five.

2:52 — Back-to-back completions to Hakeem Nicks and Domenik Hixon for 24 and 37 yards, respectively, bring the Giants inside the 20.

1:14 — The Giants go for it again on fourth down, but Manning throws an incomplete pass to Victor Cruz. Atlanta takes over on its 11.

HALFTIME: FALCONS 17, GIANTS 0

1ST QTR: Giants fall behind early

The Giants and Atlanta Falcons meet for the 21st time in the regular season, with the series split, 10-10. In their last meeting, the Giants defeated the Falcons in their only postseason meeting, 24-2, in a 2011 NFC Wild card Game in MetLife Stadium. In their last regular season meeting, the Giants defeated the Falcons, 34-31 (OT), in Week 11 of the 2009 season.

Kickoff: 1 PM ET
Location: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Ga.
TV: FOX
Radio: WFAN 660AM/101.9FM

NYG Inactives
20 CB Prince Amukamara
21 S Kenny Phillips
39 S Tyler Sash
44 RB Ahmad Bradshaw
71 DE Adewale Ojomo
81 TE Adrien Robinson
96 DT Marvin Austin
NYG Lineup Changes: 28 Jayron Hosley will start for 20 Prince Amukamara at RCB; 22 David Wilson will start for 44 Ahmad Bradshaw at RB

ATL Inactives
4 QB Dominique Davis
17 WR Tim Toone
25 S William Moore
68 G Phillipkeith Manley
69 G Harland Gunn
86 TE Chase Coffman
90 DE Lawrence Sidbury
ATL Lineup changes: 24 Hope will start for 25 Moore at S

FIRST QUARTER

15:00 — Game Day Captains: C David Baas and DE Osi Umenyiora along with season captains Eli Manning, Justin Tuck, and Zak DeOssie. Giants win the toss and elect to receive.

*Rueben Randle back with David Wilson on kick return.

14:56 — Making his first NFL start, Wilson takes a handoff on the first play of the game for three yards.

14:16 — Asante Samuel intercepts Manning’s first pass of the game. Atlanta takes over on the Giants’ 16.

12:12 — TOUCHDOWN FALCONS. Atlanta capitalizes on the turnover and short field with a one-yard touchdown run by Michael Turner. XP is GOOD. ATLANTA 7, NEW YORK 0 (Drive: 4 plays, 16 yards in 1:51)

10:59 — Wilson converts a third-and-2 with a 25-yard run.

7:29 — Lawrence Tynes misses a 30-yard field goal attempt. Wide left.

1:43 — TOUCHDOWN FALCONS. Tony Gonzalez 12-yard catch from Matt Ryan. XP is GOOD. ATLANTA 14, NEW YORK 0 (Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards in 5:42)

0:54 — Manning is sacked on third-and-7 and Giants are forced to punt. Atlanta takes over on its own 25 after a 58-yard punt from Steve Weatherford.

0:00 — FALCONS 14, GIANTS 0