Rich Seubert Richard Thomas " Rich " Seubert ( ; born March 30 , 1979 ) is a former American football guard . He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Giants out of Western Illinois University in 2001 . He spent his entire career with the Giants . High school career . Seubert was born in Stratford , Wisconsin attended Columbus High School in Marshfield , Wisconsin , and was a standout in football , basketball , and baseball . He helped lead his football and basketball teams to two state championships each . College career . Seubert attended Western Illinois University and played tight end as a freshman . In his sophomore year he moved to tackle and was a first team All - Gateway honoree as a senior . Professional career . Seubert joined the New York Giants as an undrafted Free Agent in 2001 . He made an impression on the Giants , and in his second season , he started at left guard for every game . Seubert was at the center of an officiating controversy in the 2002 NFC playoffs , where the Giants faced the San Francisco 49ers . The Giants , who had led by a score of 38 - 14 , were trailing 39 - 38 when Matt Bryant had a chance to kick a game winning field goal . When Trey Junkin botched the snap , Seubert , an eligible receiver on the play , went out to try to catch holder Matt Allen ' s pass . Allen underthrew Seubert , who was grabbed and pulled down by Chike Okeafor , apparently drawing a pass interference penalty . Instead , an illegal man downfield penalty was called on Seubert , ending the game . The next day the NFL revealed that Seubert had checked in prior to the play , but one of his downfield teammates , Tam Hopkins , had not . Okeafor ' s interference call and the Hopkins call would have offset the penalties and forced a replaying of the down . The NFL drew a fair amount of criticism for the non - call on Seubert ' s play . The NFL later issued an official apology to the Giants in the offseason . The play ended up on NFL Top 10 ' s " Top Ten Meltdowns " at # 10 and # 7 on " Top Ten Controversial Calls " . During a game against Philadelphia in October 2003 , Seubert was blocking when his opponent N . D . Kalu stepped on the back of his right leg , breaking Seubert ' s tibia , fibula , and ankle . After 5 surgeries , he returned to play in 2005 , mainly on special teams , or filling in for injured players , as Chris Snee had taken over as the starter . In December , he made his first start since the injury , helping Tiki Barber rush for a team - record 220 yards . His starting job was given back to him in the 2007 season . The Giants began to use Seubert as a tight end in 2006 , but due to his jersey number ( 69 ) , he must be announced over the public address system by the referees as an eligible receiver when he plays in that position . He is announced in this way roughly 20 times per game . On March 24 , 2008 , he signed a 3 - year extension through 2012 . Seubert started 16 games for the Giants in 2010 , playing both guard and center . Seubert received praise for his solid performance from GM Jerry Reese , who remarked he was the MVP of the team . On July 28 , 2011 , the Giants announced they released Seubert . Personal life . Seubert is married and has three children . They live in Wayne , New Jersey . Seubert has been a deer hunter since childhood .