If you think there is a lot on the line this year — with the Giants (2-5) fighting to keep their season alive and the Jets (3-3) suddenly alive in the race for the AFC East title — consider that both teams were 7-7 when they met on Christmas Eve 2011.
Victor Cruz’s 99-yard touchdown catch and salsa-dance celebration changed the direction of both franchises, sparking the Giants to their fourth Super Bowl win since the Jets won their only championship.
“I was still like this a little bit — ain’t going to lie,” Pinnock said, breaking into a salsa imitation, “because I was young and I just loved football and the players.”
Neighbors better keep an eye on this guy.
Pinnock has been a pleasant surprise this year. I didn’t we would fond someone who could replace Love anytime soon. But he has done a great job.