What 6’4″, 264 REALLY Looks Like

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Published: May 19, 2009

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It never gets old. Giants' fans recite these measurements with pride and relish, like first-time parents discussing their children or farmers bragging about prized livestock.

They are strange dimensions for any man, especially for a professional tailback. But these statistics have a way of obscuring the things that Giants' fans truly love about Jacobs.

"6-4, 264" hides exceptional balance, and an impressive ability to switch between agility and force.

"6-4, 264" hides the yang to Eli Manning's yin, a hectoring, inspirational presence on the field who energizes his linemen and the rest of his teammates.

Maybe most importantly of all, "6-4, 264" hides a fierce, proud competitor, a man who has quietly become one of the Giants' leaders, and a player who works for his team more than himself.

The following interview is designed to show Giants' fans what their favorite giant really looks like.