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Posted on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 : 9:08 a.m.

Michigan alum Mario Manningham steps up huge in helping New York Giants wreck Cowboys' stadium debut

By Pete Bigelow

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Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman (41) looks on as a bobbled reception by New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) lands back in Manningham's hands for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, in Arlington, Texas.

The Associated Press

After a quiet rookie season, Mario Manningham is taking center stage in the Big Apple.

The second-year receiver from Michigan is helping the New York Giants forget all about Plaxico Burress in New York. Both he and Steve Smith had huge games Sunday night, helping the Giants escape Dallas with a huge NFL victory.

The New York Daily News has Manningham's story here.

Comments

OneWolverine

Tue, Sep 22, 2009 : 9:15 a.m.

Glad Mario got a chance to help his team, after Gangsta Burress shot his foot off!;>/

goblue112

Tue, Sep 22, 2009 : 8:58 a.m.

picked justin gage up in fantasy team instead of super mario man do i look dumb go blue

ex734

Mon, Sep 21, 2009 : 11:17 a.m.

Good for you Mario! Keep it up.