The Tommy DeVito story is becoming one of the best stories of the NFL season. Heck it might even be the best New Jersey story we have seen in a long, long time.
On the field, DeVito -- the kid from Cedar Grove, New Jersey, lead the Giants to an improbable 24-22 victory, spearheaded by a 57-yard drive in the final 1:50 of the contest to position the G-Men for Randy Bullock's game winning field goal. But it was more than that. DeVito has brought pizzazz and excitement to the Giants that had been lacking before.
A season once considered dead in the water is now interesting. If the Giants win out and get some help, and I mean A LOT of help, they could sneak into the playoffs.
And a major part of this turnaround is attributed to the Jersey kid who brings a lot of moxie and swag with him.
SCORING DRIVES:
DeVito was remarkable in the clutch.
With the G-Men trailing Green Bay 10-7 in the third quarter, DeVito scrambled for a 26-yard gain to the Green bay one-yard line, setting up Saquon Barkley with the go-ahead score.
Later, DeVito hit Wandell Robinson on a 25-yard flea flicker, which set up DeVito's touchdown pass to Isiah Hodgins to make it 21-13.
THE VIBE:
Not only is the on-field performance outstanding, but off the field the story has taken a life of its own.
As most know by now DeVito is living with his parents. His folks have become regulars at his games since taking over as Giants starting quarterback, and naturally, the DeVito family have become cultural icons.
Before the game, his parents and extended family were out in the parking lot cooking up chicken cutlet sandwiches, penne vodka and sausage and peppers. (Damn, ya hungry yet? )
Inside, his agent Sean Stellato -- who not only looks like DeVito's older brother, but was dressed in a 1940's mafia movie inspired pinstripe suite became all the rage. There he was on the sideline with DeVito. Then he was in the stands with the family.
It was a sight to behold, an experience like none other.
The DeVito vibe reality show has taken the Giants by storm, and you gotta love every minute.
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