Gang Green Girl Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 From today's Daily News Dinner guests at Christian Wolffer's vineyard estate in Sagaponack couldn't believe their ears Saturday night. Jets owner Robert Wood (Woody) Johnson was overheard telling well-heeled attorney Michael Bush that he wants to sell his football team, our source reports. Why, after spending five years and $50 million trying to build a Manhattan stadium, would the Johnson & Johnson heir stop now? Just last week, he checked out an alternative site in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park for several hours, and he has expressed interest in building a new stadium with the Giants at the Meadowlands. He didn't return The News' calls, nor did Bush, who has reportedly repped Citigroup chairman Sandy Weill and billionaire hedge-fund manager Eddie Lampert. Johnson did tell the MTA yesterday that he is no longer interested in buying the West Side rail yard. No matter what his future with the Jets, he'll never make as big a profit as he might have in Manhattan, one knowledgeable sports source claims. And at 58, with a passion for curing the juvenile diabetes that's afflicted his daughter Casey (he's given $12 million to research), Johnson may just may want to touch down somewhere else. Wolffer did not respond to a message left on his voice-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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faba Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 From today's Daily News Dinner guests at Christian Wolffer's vineyard estate in Sagaponack couldn't believe their ears Saturday night. Jets owner Robert Wood (Woody) Johnson was overheard telling well-heeled attorney Michael Bush that he wants to sell his football team, our source reports. Why, after spending five years and $50 million trying to build a Manhattan stadium, would the Johnson & Johnson heir stop now? Just last week, he checked out an alternative site in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park for several hours, and he has expressed interest in building a new stadium with the Giants at the Meadowlands. He didn't return The News' calls, nor did Bush, who has reportedly repped Citigroup chairman Sandy Weill and billionaire hedge-fund manager Eddie Lampert. Johnson did tell the MTA yesterday that he is no longer interested in buying the West Side rail yard. No matter what his future with the Jets, he'll never make as big a profit as he might have in Manhattan, one knowledgeable sports source claims. And at 58, with a passion for curing the juvenile diabetes that's afflicted his daughter Casey (he's given $12 million to research), Johnson may just may want to touch down somewhere else. Wolffer did not respond to a message left on his voice-mail. Just a speculative rumor just like you get on a internet message board about other web sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Howley III Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Wow. That would be something. Where the kisses are hers and hers and his, Three's Company, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenBeans Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Maybe the Dolan's will buy the team and the West Side Stadium will actually happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gang Green Girl Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 Maybe the Dolan's will buy the team and the West Side Stadium will actually happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 The Dolans have ruined my Rangers and the Knicks franchises -might as well go for the trifecta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 The Dolans have ruined my Rangers and the Knicks franchises -might as well go for the trifecta Yes, but you will have alot of nice expensive free agents come to Hempstead. So your offseasons will not seem as long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Howley III Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 That would be something if Woody sold the team to the Dolans. Boy, would that pull the rug out from under the feet of alot of obsequious sycophants and Woody boot lickers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Maybe Steinbrenner will get the team. That would be fun to see coaches squirm after a 2 game losing streak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenBeans Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Maybe Steinbrenner will get the team. That would be fun to see coaches squirm after a 2 game losing streak They could play in the Bronx! George would have Herm crying within a week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsMan57 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 hopefully this rumor doesnt grow any legs and escalates into a distraction for the team this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickkotite Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 we should just cut to the chase and contact limo to see if its true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenBeans Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 we should just cut to the chase and contact limo to see if its true Go aheady and dial her up, Dicky - you got her on the speed dial, don'tcha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 we should just cut to the chase and contact limo to see if its true why? does woody hang out at the Hempstead Marriott at 3 AM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 This thread contains some good comedy. The report, though, supports everything I have believed about Woody for a long time. He was only in it for the payoff. Since he can't bend us over for a no-grease rogering in Manhattan, he wants out. Any actions toward a new stadium, now, are just to increase the sale price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 This thread contains some good comedy. The report, though, supports everything I have believed about Woody for a long time. He was only in it for the payoff. Since he can't bend us over for a no-grease rogering in Manhattan, he wants out. Any actions toward a new stadium, now, are just to increase the sale price. Do you naively believe that ANY owner does noty purchase a franchise with teh promise to make money on it, at least? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I know it's just a rumor as of now, but I called this as soon as the WSS went down the tubes! I am a geeeeenius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Do you naively believe that ANY owner does noty purchase a franchise with teh promise to make money on it, at least? Not at all. Why else would they get in the business? You can't tell me that he's not doing pretty well on the deal already, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Bob you are against WSS for your own reasons, and that's understandable. Imagine you are a billionare. How much does a queens or NJ stadium excite you? The answer is not at all. The West Side could have been the the jewel of the league. It could have been the greatest venue in all of sports. Queens? New Jersey? Ho Hum. No one worth billions cares about these places. If it wasn't for NYC places like Queens and New Jersey might look like upstate New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gang Green Girl Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 I know it's just a rumor as of now, but I called this as soon as the WSS went down the tubes! I am a geeeeenius! TomShane: Woody Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Howley III Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Since he can't bend us over for a no-grease rogering in Manhattan, he wants out. Good ol' Woody! When he bought the team, tickets were 55 bucks! A good ol' rogering, indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Good for WOODY, what the hell kind of name is WOODY anyway? We need Mark Cuban to own this franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaumerJet Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Maybe Steinbrenner will get the team. That would be fun to see coaches squirm after a 2 game losing streak Might not be so stupid. He does own interest in the Tampa Bay Bucs (His son overlooks that interest) & I could see him pressing to move the team to the BRONX in order to eleviate the problems with building a new facility for the Yankees. They could after all build an OPEN-AIR facility on the site that is Yankee Stadium right now. Just a thought... Oh, here's the link that GGG forgot to add... http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/342313p-292254c.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Imagine you are a billionare. How much does a queens or NJ stadium excite you? The answer is not at all. Sorry, Matt. I'm trying, but I just can't seem to come up with any sympathy for billionaires who don't get every goddamned thing they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Bob you are against WSS for your own reasons, and that's understandable. Imagine you are a billionare. How much does a queens or NJ stadium excite you? The answer is not at all. The West Side could have been the the jewel of the league. It could have been the greatest venue in all of sports. Queens? New Jersey? Ho Hum. No one worth billions cares about these places. If it wasn't for NYC places like Queens and New Jersey might look like upstate New York. agree,, i think he envisioned a world renowned venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaumerJet Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 agree,, i think he envisioned a world renowned venue. Southern, none of you STILL GET IT. If (and it may be a big IF) he sells the team - he would be telling the whole world what most of us believe the exact reason he really bought the team - A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT. Buy the team - get the MANHATTAN STADUM - make BILLIONS in real estate for the investments YOU HAVE ALREADY MADE in the HUDSON YARDS DISTRICT. The NYSCC was only a BONUS. Problem now is, NO STADIUM - a loss in potential profits - get out while this is only a small loss & not a hemorrhage! It's the way of the business world. And it may be the way of ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON III. Then again - who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 The JetNation.com Board Of Directors are meeting this afternoon. We are going to discuss purchasing the team ourselves. We will keep you informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaumerJet Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 The JetNation.com Board Of Directors are meeting this afternoon. We are going to discuss purchasing the team ourselves. We will keep you informed. WHOO HOO! Hey Max, does this mean I can get a Job in the MEDIA RELATIONS DEPARTMENT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 The enterprise system, as it is constituted in teh US is a Capitalist system. In this system, it does mean that often times teh rich have more opportunity to make more money. Obviously, they have more resources. Let's not forget, if the WSS had happened, Woody would have put far mor into that stadium, as an owner than any other NFL owner Stadium deal that I am aware of. Of course, he woudl have standed yo make a lot more money back. mThat is the idea of a capitalist society. If you think this can only happen between Woody and teh Jets, I have some sad news for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Sorry, Matt. I'm trying, but I just can't seem to come up with any sympathy for billionaires who don't get every goddamned thing they want. when did I tell you that you should feel sympathy? All I am asking you to do is consider the situation from his mindset. granted that is very difficult to do but my point is that our priorities are different from woody's priorities. The guy wanted to make an impact, make a legacy. Building a stadium in Queens or New Jersey just isn't sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Howley III Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Did I mention yet that I peed my pants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Did I mention yet that I peed my pants? I burned my tongue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickkotite Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I know it's just a rumor as of now, but I called this as soon as the WSS went down the tubes! I am a geeeeenius! yo do man peach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 WHOO HOO! Hey Max, does this mean I can get a Job in the MEDIA RELATIONS DEPARTMENT? Gang Green Girl is the Head Of Media Relations. PM her and ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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