Sinorice Moss life and biography

Originally a 2nd round (44th pick overall) draft choice by the Giants in 2006.

GIANTS NOTES

Moss scored his first 2 career touchdowns in the same game – from 2 different quarterbacks. In a 44-6 victory over Seattle on Oct. 5, 2008, Moss hauled in a 23-yard scoring pass from Eli Manning in the 3rd quarter. He also scored the Giants' final touchdown of the game on a 5-yard pass in the 4th quarter from David Carr.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Moss has played in 37 regular season games with 2 starts and played in 2 postseason games…His career totals include 39 receptions for 421 yards, 24 kickoff returns for 465 yards (19.4-yard avg.) and 11 punt returns for 74 yards (6.7-yard avg.)…In postseason play, he returned 4 kickoffs for 72 yards in the 2006 NFC Wild Card Playoffs.

In 2009, he played in 8 games and was inactive for 8 games…Caught 1 pass, an 18-yard touchdown reception at Tampa Bay (9/27)…Returned 11 punts for 74 yards and 6 kickoffs for 109 yards (18.2-yard avg.)…Had 1 special teams tackle.

In 2008, he played in 10 games and caught 12 passes for 153 yards and 2 touchdowns…He was inactive for 4 games and active but did not play against St. Louis (9/14) and Cincinnati (9/21)…Finished with 4 receptions for 45 yards and 2 touchdowns vs. Seattle (10/5) …Scored his 1st career touchdown on a 23-yard pass from Manning in the 3rd quarter. Moss also scored on a 5-yard throw from backup quarterback David Carr in the 4th quarter…Had 2 receptions for 20 yards at Arizona (11/23), including a key 12-yard reception on 3rd down that set up Derrick Ward's 1-yard touchdown run…Recorded 2 receptions for 43 yards at Minnesota (12/28).

In 2007, he played in 13 games with 2 starts and finished with career-high totals of 21 receptions for 225 yards…Added a 4-yard run…He was inactive for 2 games and active but did not play in the opener at Dallas (9/9)…Started at Detroit (11/18) and finished with 4 receptions for 46 yards…Started as the Giants opened the game in a 4 wide receiver formation vs. Washington (12/16) and had a team and career-high 5 catches for 53 yards.

Was inactive for the final 2 regular season games and all 4 postseason games with a hip injury.
As a rookie in 2006, Moss was limited to 6 games due to a quad injury that caused him to miss almost all of training camp. Also played in the NFC Wild Card Game.
Finished the season with 5 catches for 25 yards and 10 kickoff returns for 196 yards…Returned 4 kickoffs for 72 yards in the NFC Wild Card game at Philadelphia (1/7)…Had 1 reception and returned 5 kickoffs for 116 yards with a long return of 33 yards vs. New Orleans (12/24)…Saw his 1st game action since Week 2 and had 1 reception for 10 yards vs. Dallas (12/3)…Had 1 reception for 4 yards in his NFL debut at Philadelphia (9/17).

COLLEGE

Moss played in 46 games with 12 starts for the Hurricanes and finished his career with 63 receptions for 1,046 yards (16.6-yard avg.) and 8 touchdowns…As a senior, played in 10 games with 8 starts at flanker and led the team with a career-high 32 receptions for 554 yards (17.3-yard avg.) and 5 touchdowns.
Criminology major.

OFF FIELD ACTIVITY

Started the Dare to Dream Foundation to help challenge children and teachers to take an "I can" attitude in life. This will help to empower youngsters with the proper mentality of making dreams come true and to provide them with the educational tools to succeed in life. Through the Dare to Dream in the Classroom program, Moss challenges teachers and students to challenge themselves. Classmates write letters to the foundation expressing their goals and dreams. Moss and the Dare to Dream Foundation continue to work with the schools to provide access to the tools necessary for the children's academic and personal development.

Participated in the Giants Foundation 2009 Golf Outing.
Participated in Justin Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy fundraiser pool tournament.
Attended the annual Meet the Giants fundraiser benefitting the Ronald McDonald House of New York City, a home away from home for kids fighting cancer and blood disorders.
Served as a guest speaker at the Lodi Jr. Police Academy graduation, congratulating and encouraging the kids for their involvement in their community.
Visited the students at Achievement First Bushwick Charter School, speaking to the kids about the importance of celebrating each other, modesty, and personal excellence.
Attended the Giants Kickoff Luncheon benefitting St. Vincent's Medical Center.

PERSONAL

Has a son (Sinorice, Jr.).
Attended Carol City (Miami, Fla.) High School, where he earned 2nd-team All-Dade honors as a senior, adding All-Region accolades from Student Sports magazine and Prep Star.
As a senior, Moss caught 23 passes for 506 yards and 8 touchdowns, rushed for 86 yards on 2 carries, and punted 12 times for a 29-yard average (long of 44).
Also an accomplished track athlete who ran a 10.99 100-meter dash at the USATF Junior National Championships as a junior.
Had a personal best long jump of 22 feet, 11 inches, as a freshman.
Honor Roll student.
Nickname is "Nory"
Born Sinorice Travonce Moss on Dec. 28, 1983.

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