The Giant had survived a fearsome struggle.
Covenant had not seen him again, did not know whether the Giant had survived that perilous duty.
This season, the Giants have survived because of their tough defense.
The pitching performances allowed the Giants to survive the kinds of tests that consumed other franchises last month.
That 14-0 edge was fashioned in the second quarter after the Giants survived a pair of first-quarter Rutledge interceptions.
With the Superleague's demise, there were concerns that the Giants would not survive because of major financial problems which had developed.
He watched Scott Norwood's 47-yard attempt sail wide right as time expired and the Giants survived, 20-19.
These Giants may survive their defensive shortcomings if they accept Rust's new defensive schemes.
The question may not be whether Manning can handle the pressure, but whether the Giants can survive with him playing as he has.
The Giants, for all their inconsistencies, have survived a precarious opening phase of the season with a 4-2 record.