Lizard King Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 By BRIAN COSTELLO Last Updated: 2:05 PM, November 20, 2012 The Jets are playing on Thanksgiving for the second time in three years. That is something that makes the team’s owner happy, but might not be such a thrill for the fans. Owner Woody Johnson actually requested that his team play on Thanksgiving night, according to a league source, despite the challenges it presents for his team and the inconvenience it places upon its fans. Clearly, fans are not thrilled with the idea of leaving Thanksgiving dinner to go to MetLife Stadium. As of yesterday, Stubhub had 5,622 tickets available for the game with the rival Patriots, some priced as low as $28. It is interesting that Johnson requested to play on the holiday. According to a source, the Giants ask the NFL not to schedule them on Thanksgiving. The Jets players said all the right things yesterday about the game, but it presents football challenges for a team battling for its playoff life. The Jets would have had a Thursday game on the schedule regardless, but possibly earlier in the season when the game was not as crucial as this one. Now, instead of having a week to heal injuries and prepare for Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, the Jets (who did win that last Thanksgiving game, 26-10 over the Bengals in 2010) must cram everything into three days. “It is [challenging],” tight end Dustin Keller said, “but the other team is in the same exact situation. You’ve just got to do all the things to keep your body healthy and get back on the field in three days.” The Jets crammed a lot into yesterday, treating it like a normal Monday, when they review their last game, and a Wednesday, when they begin preparation for that week’s opponent. The Jets had meetings from 12:45 until 4 p.m., then practiced from 4:30 to 6:15. Their itinerary for the week said “Stay hydrated and well rested” at the top of the page. Thursday’s itinerary is simple, “Beat the Patriots” it says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Don't go, sh*tbirds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Woody thought His Holiness Tebow would be lording over the JETS offense. That would give enough wood to America to root for the JETS as we enter the holiday season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 No problem here. Don't blame him on this one. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 What a dick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Don't go, sh*tbirds. Preach I'm now considering the game as an excuse, I'm not sure if I dislike family get togethers or the Jets more. I'm going to soul search the next 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 National publicity > W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 National publicity > W. That's why we got the best owner in football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 considering that it's at home, and that home teams have romped on Thursday (and points have been low during these games), and it's the Pats, i'd say the Jets have the advantage with this scheduling. They have to play the Pats twice, this is probably the best time to play em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 As much as its a pain in the ass, its better than having a home SUnday night game this week like the Giants go if you plan on going to the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I would Expect to see many patriot fans there as jet fans bail out for the holiday especially Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 considering that it's at home, and that home teams have romped on Thursday (and points have been low during these games), and it's the Pats, i'd say the Jets have the advantage with this scheduling. They have to play the Pats twice, this is probably the best time to play em. the pig is ripe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Woody is the root of the problem. Priorities are not correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 No problem here. Don't blame him on this one. I like it. This. I've been wanting to see MY team on Thanksgiving forever. If a sh*tty franchise like the Lions can ruin a national holiday, then why not the sh*tty franchise I root for too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 This. I've been wanting to see MY team on Thanksgiving forever. If a sh*tty franchise like the Lions can ruin a national holiday, then why not the sh*tty franchise I root for too? We played on Thanksgiving 2 years ago. Why was it necessary to do it again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 We played on Thanksgiving 2 years ago. Why was it necessary to do it again? I want us in that game every year. It's like a great big FU to America for them to have to endure our ineptitude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I want us in that game every year. It's like a great big FU to America for them to have to endure our ineptitude Oh, gotcha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 We played on Thanksgiving 2 years ago. Why was it necessary to do it again? What the hell do you care? Aren't you in some remote place like Casper, Wyoming or some chit? I love the game being on TG night.. Beats watching Home Alone with everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I want us in that game every year. It's like a great big FU to America for them to have to endure our ineptitude and when we win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 What the hell do you care? Aren't you in some remote place like Casper, Wyoming or some chit? Just because it doesn't affect me doesn't mean it isn't an inconvenience to the fans. Jets fans are giving away tickets in droves, posssibly to Pats fans. Won't you find it annoying listening to Pats fans taking over the building on national TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 and when we win? lol, your funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 I believe we had to dump 4 of our 8 seats. Think my Dad's friends took 4, and not sure about the other 4. Why would this be a good deal for fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Who giiiiiives a ****? What owner doesn't want Thanksgiving night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Who giiiiiives a ****? What owner doesn't want Thanksgiving night? Are you going to the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 What owner doesn't want Thanksgiving night? The Maras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Just because it doesn't affect me doesn't mean it isn't an inconvenience to the fans. Jets fans are giving away tickets in droves, posssibly to Pats fans. Won't you find it annoying listening to Pats fans taking over the building on national TV? Somebody's got to be loud in that building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Once every 10 years or so, sure....its cool. Twice in three years is a F-U to season ticket holders who already have to endure the disaster of that new stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 The Maras. Yes, but those are old school Football Men who do things the Right Way. I was talking about mere mortals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 lol, your funny So are you another one of these brain-deads who gives the Jets zero chance tomorrow? Even though they should have beaten them a couple weeks ago if Hill doesn't drop a gimmie. and they are now without that meathead GrOnk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 If you have nothing going on tix are like 28 bucks on stubhub. Considering the amount of empty seats there will be...pretty nice deal to buy the upper levels and move down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Are you going to the game? Nope. ^^ Interestesting. A possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Yes, but those are old school Football Men who do things the Right Way. I was talking about mere mortals. You know you're the only person that considers this to be sarcasm, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Nope, but not by choice. ^^ Interestesting. A possibility. Id guess most season ticket holders are married with families and travel on Thxgiving....its ridiculous for the owner to push for this again when they played 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 So are you another one of these brain-deads who gives the Jets zero chance tomorrow? Even though they should have beaten them a couple weeks ago if Hill doesn't drop a gimmie. and they are now without that meathead GrOnk. Shoulda, woulda, coulda... but that said, no. I know we've always got a shot in a Patriots game. Playing the Patriots seems to be the only thing this team digs deep for. I almost wish we played them 16 times per year. I think we'd show more heart and tenacity. Frankly, the Jets are one of those teams where if sh*t doesn't go perfect right from the start (like vs. Buffalo, and St. Louis) then everything falls apart and by the end of the game the defense is arm tackling and the offense can't gain a yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Woody is an a$$hole. It shows a complete lack of concern for the fans who have been stuffing their face and drinking all day and then have to drag themselves to the stadium. Twice in three years is a disgrace, F U you focking media whore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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