JJ Mccarthy Reveals Why His Giants Debut Looked Different

WHO:

Bleacher Report - Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy said he considers himself “a corny guy” and described being a “die-hard Ohio State fan” growing up.

NY Post - J.J. McCarthy was the New York Giants’ starting quarterback for his debut.

Newsweek - J.J. McCarthy made his first start for the New York Giants.

WHAT:

Bleacher Report - McCarthy did not wear his trademark eye black against the Texans, continuing a practice he used when playing Ohio State.

Bleacher Report - McCarthy completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards in the Giants’ 27-21 overtime win over the Texans.

NY Post - McCarthy’s debut as the Giants’ starter was described as “eye-opening.”

Newsweek - McCarthy led the Giants to victory over the Houston Texans.

WHEN:

Newsweek - The article says McCarthy made his first start “on Sunday”; it does not provide a calendar date.

WHY:

Bleacher Report - McCarthy skipped the eye black because Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud played for Ohio State; McCarthy said he would continue the practice against all Buckeyes.

Bleacher Report - McCarthy’s grudge also stemmed from Ohio State coach Ryan Day choosing fellow 2021 recruit Kyle McCord after, McCarthy said, Day had purportedly pledged to wait much longer before choosing a quarterback.

NY Post - McCarthy’s Ohio State grudge carried over into his Giants debut.

J.J. McCarthy led the New York Giants to a 27-to-21 overtime win over the Houston Texans in his first start as the team’s quarterback, completing 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards. He skipped his trademark eye black because Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud played for Ohio State, continuing a practice he says he’ll follow against all Buckeyes. McCarthy described himself as a “corny guy” and a lifelong Ohio State fan, but said his grudge also traces to coach Ryan Day choosing Kyle McCord over him.