T-Rock's Take: Inside the Giants

OK, so there are plenty of things to ponder on the drive down from Albany after two weeks away from home... Did someone stop by to feed the goldfish? Did I leave any soft cheese in the fridge?

But strangely, all I thought about was the title question. Mike Jennings has already announced what his theme song is -- It Takes Two, by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, in case you forgot -- so on this rainy Friday morning, before I undertake the preview of tomorrow night's Giants-Panthers game, we'll have a little fun imagining what tunes some of the Giants would take the field to. My thanks to Neil Best and his WatchDog Blog for inspiring me to be a little creative today:

Osi Umenyiora -- I Ain't No Joke, Eric B. & Rakim. Might be a little old school for Osi, but no doubt he wants to let everyone know this sentiment.

Jeremy Shockey -- Skynyrd. Definitely.

Plaxico Burress -- There was a yoga chant I accidentally heard once that was just someone going "ommmmmm" for about 15 minutes. That sounds about right for the most laid-back guy on the team.

Eli Manning -- Definitely the toughest one to come up with. James Taylor? The Carpenters? I think it'd be Kenny Chesney. Maybe Beer In Mexico, something upbeat. I don't know.

Amani Toomer -- Grateful Dead, Zappa, something out there.

Antonio Pierce -- California Love, 2Pac. Either that, or Mozart. Not really sure if he needs to be pumped up for a game or bring it down a notch.

Gibril Wilson -- Rock Star, N*E*R*D. I always liked this track for a baseball closer, but it works for a safety too.

TC -- A few of us wags were clowning around on the sideline the other day, wondering what the coach listens to. Being the most juvenile wiseguy, I suggested perhaps The Kingston Trio, one of the squarest 60s groups; but since the coach is making an effort to loosen up this year, I'll go in a different direction. Enjoy.

I'll be back in a bit with a game preview.