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Giants' J.J. McCarthy Explains 'Corny' Reason for Not Wearing Eye Black vs. C.J. Stroud, Texans
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Key Points:
- New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy chose not to wear his usual eye black during his first start for the team, continuing a personal tradition linked to his college rivalry with Ohio State.
- McCarthy avoids eye black when playing against Ohio State or former Buckeyes players like Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud, stemming from a longstanding grudge and disappointment over Ohio State coach Ryan Day's recruitment tactics.
- The rivalry and perceived slights from his college days provide McCarthy with extra motivation, exemplified by his strong performance against the Texans, where he threw for 252 yards in a 27-21 overtime win.
- McCarthy plans to resume wearing eye black in upcoming games, except when facing off against Buckeyes players or if Ryan Day joins the NFL.
