John Harbaugh: Giants' win over Cowboys in debut 'really special' - ESPN

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — John Harbaugh's first game as New York Giants coach went as planned. His team played physical football during a 28-20 win over the rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium.

It left the longtime head coach, who spent the previous 18 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, pleased with his Big Apple debut.

«This was really special because these guys, these players, these guys who have believed from the beginning, they don't bat an eye,» Harbaugh said after watching his team outplay the opposition. «They just try to do the right thing every single day. They try to be on point. And even when they're not on point, they're going to bounce back and make it right. Maybe there is a mistake. Maybe there is a false start. They find a way to make a play and erase the mistake and make it right and make it better.

»Buying into that kind of mindset, just when you see it in practice and see it happen in a game, that is what as a coach you feel so good about."

Harbaugh came to New York wanting to build a big, physical team. The Giants outrushed Dallas 165 yards to 69. He wanted his team to play disciplined situational football. New York ran out the final 5:16 of the contest to preserve the win.

Afterward, Harbaugh was presented a game ball from team owner John Mara.

«We have one more game ball. It's his first victory as New York Giants head coach,» Mara said before handing it to Harbaugh.

Harbaugh's players proceeded to shower him with cheers. They jumped and danced around him. Harbaugh did the same. He later celebrated in the locker room with his parents, who came in Friday to witness their younger son's first game as Giants coach.

Harbaugh, who won a Super Bowl with the Ravens, was asked in his