The sweatshirts his 11 grandchildren were wearing came as a surprise to Tom Coughlin when he saw them Sunday before the Giants’ game against Philadelphia. They were blue with red block lettering on front and back that said “Coughlin’s Crew,” and they were made by Coughlin’s daughter, Kate, a mother of three who is due in February with grandchild No. 12.
All were on hand for what many believe was not just the season finale but quite possibly the farewell performance of Coughlin’s 12-season tenure as head coach of the Giants. Coughlin explained the timing of the gathering as an annual affair where the whole family convenes near the Christmas holiday for the Giants’ final home game.