Two weeks ago, after the Giants opened the season with two disheartening, humiliating losses, news media accounts referring to Coach Tom Coughlin almost always mentioned his age. The intimation was not overly subtle. Was Coughlin a 69-year-old coach who had lost touch with players from pro football’s modern era?
Monday, after consecutive victories rejuvenated the Giants’ season — and left them in a tie for first place in the N.F.C. East — the story line, especially as told by his players, was changing.
“I think he’s come in with more energy, more enthusiasm — here’s a guy who’s 69 years old, and he’s doing jumping jacks in the meetings,” Giants middle linebacker Jon Beason said.