flgreen Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Steelers fans will invade NY Jets home, could embarrass Woody Johnson as Terrible Towels play terrible team Twenty-one percent of the visitors to the Jets-Steelers game page on the site were from Pennsylvania — two-and-a-half times more than the average Jets home game — which gives a strong indication that Steelers fans will be coming in droves. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Monday, November 3, 2014, 11:14 PM STREETER LECKA/GETTY IMAGES Expect to see plenty of these guys at MetLife Stadium on Sunday as the Steelers travel well and the 1-8 Jets give their fans no reason to show up. The Jets are about to punctuate an already putrid season with an insult for the ages sure to embarrass Woody Johnson. The front office ineptitude, sloppy play and losses won’t matter nearly as much as the invasion by a Black & Gold army that will make Johnson’s team feel like strangers in their own home this weekend. MetLife Stadium is poised to be overrun by a fiercely loyal Steelers fan base on Sunday. Disaster looms for a wayward organization with disgruntled paying customers more likely to slash prices to sell off tickets than witness the impending carnage in person. This has the makings of an ugly moment for Johnson’s star-crossed franchise that has hit rock bottom with a 1-8 start. “There’s going to be 40,000 Terrible Towels in his building,” said WFAN host and lifelong Jets fan Joe Benigno. “The Jets are going to be like the road team. That should embarrass Woody Johnson… If anything’s going to embarrass him, you would think that would be it.” There are plenty of good seats available for Sunday in the wake of the Jets’ eighth consecutive loss. According to analyst Chris Matcovich of TiqIQ.com, a company that monitors aggregate ticket listings for major sellers like StubHub, there were nearly 10,000 available tickets on the secondary market for as low as $70 as of Monday afternoon. Twenty-one percent of the visitors to the Jets-Steelers game page on the site were from Pennsylvania — two-and-a-half times more than the average Jets home game — which gives a strong indication that Steelers fans will be coming in droves. The 1-8 record is reflected in the reduced average ticket price this Sunday. The average sale price for the Steelers game is $172.39, a 28.25% price cut from the beginning of the season ($240.26). Steelers fans travel like few others. “There’s a lot of camaraderie and good fellowship,” said Steelers season ticket holder Ron Cypher, who has attended nearly every road game for the past decade. “People buy food for each other.” Pittsburgh’s recent hot play — Ben Roethlisberger has thrown 12 touchdowns in the past two games — coupled with the Jets’ nightmarish season could be a perfect storm for a national embarrassment for the “home” team. “Obviously these are really tough times for us,” Rex Ryan said Monday. “It’s probably not easy to be a Jet fan right now.” The mistakes in football operations (see: GM John Idzik) have negatively impacted the organization’s business wing. The Jets have made earnest efforts to enhance the game-day experience for fans, but there’s only so much that can be done. The product on the field ultimately matters most. Right now, the product stinks to high heaven. The result could be embarrassing Sunday afternoon thanks to a migration from Western Pennsylvania. Steelers fans will kill you with kindness, respectfully rabid with vocal cords that will create a potentially eerie vibe at the Meadowlands. Mike Vick would be wise to practice a silent count this week in anticipation of fighting crowd noise in his own stadium. (How sad is that?) SETH WENIG/APWoody Johnson's team has put him in position to be embarrassed if it is a pro-Steelers crowd. “When you got 20,000 or 30,000 or 40,000 Steeler fans screaming,” said Cypher, “it definitely can have an impact on the other team.” Johnson, by and large, has been patient during the team’s downturn in recent years, but a partisan Steelers crowd in his house would probably be too much to take. Who could blame him if he wiped the whole slate clean after the season? Idzik’s rambling, oblivious press conference turned the Jets into a laughingstock around the NFL last week. A black-and-gold transformation at MetLife Stadium would crystallize the problem for the owner. “You would think that this would be eye-opening for Woody Johnson when he sees how bad it’s going to be Sunday,” Benigno said. “Because it’s going to be bad. Real bad.… I think it’s going to be 2-to-1 Steeler fans on Sunday. I would be surprised if it was anything different. If the owner hasn’t woken up already, that should be enough to wake him up. As a Jet fan, I’m ticked off that that’s going to be the case. As the owner, he should be upset.” ROBERT SABO/NEW YORK DAILY NEWSHere's a lone Steelers fan in a mostly Jets crowd. Rex Ryan has made public pleas in the past to fans. He once left a 70-second pre-recorded voicemail to all season-ticket holders. Those tactics aren’t likely to work in the middle of this dumpster fire of a season. Johnson is an enigma wrapped in a Jets baseball cap and jacket, but he can’t be pleased with the past two months. He has promised to reevaluate the state of his franchise by the end of the season, but a stadium filled with Big Ben jerseys and adoring chants for Heath Miller whenever he catches a pass won’t sit well with the boss. “We’re proud to be Steeler fans,” Cypher said. “We love our team. We love our ownership. We love our coaches. And we love our players.” The people in black and gold are coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 not sure it's an "invasion" if no resistance is offered. more like "Steelers will Walk into the Unlocked Front Door of Met Life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 As long as the seats are paid for Woody can careless he is all about the money and not in it to win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Why don't we take a positive spin on this? Maybe Woody could have some "welcome towels" made up for sundays game. They'd be half green & white, half Steelers colors with "The NY Jets Welcome Our Fine Neighbors From Steel Town!" written on em. I know that would go a long way to winning the hearts of the Pitt fans who would then be on their best behavior. Plus make Woody look like a champ in the press and to us fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I've got a couple of good seats if any Steelers fans want 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinlawyer Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 At least there will be some form of cheering at Metlife this season. I hope that the wave of black and gold wash out this regime. Its a putrid state of affairs for the Jets and hopefully Sunday's black and Gold avalanche helps to speed the change needed. LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 It will be the most embarrassing quazi-home blow out the Jets have ever seen. Big Ben - 26-29 - 425 yards, 5 TD's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 It will be the most embarrassing quazi-home blow out the Jets have ever seen. Big Ben - 26-29 - 425 yards, 5 TD's What do you think he'll throw for int he second half? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I was at the last game at home vs The Steelers- this is going to be ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I've heard just about enough of the "nobody travels like Steelers fans" canard. Do people really think there's going to be a convoy of RVs flying across the Pennsylvania Turnpike this Sunday? Steelers fans fill opposing stadiums because every city is full of Steelers fans, because basically every Steelers fan who lives outside of Pittsburgh is a front-running yutz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 The Jets don't really have a home. They share that stupid stadium with their supposed rivals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I've heard just about enough of the "nobody travels like Steelers fans" canard. Do people really think there's going to be a convoy of RVs flying across the Pennsylvania Turnpike this Sunday? Steelers fans fill opposing stadiums because every city is full of Steelers fans, because basically every Steelers fan who lives outside of Pittsburgh is a front-running yutz. Bc the NFL target demographic is that 45-55 year old fat, beer chugging cow who was just about the right in age in the mid-late 70's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I've heard just about enough of the "nobody travels like Steelers fans" canard. Do people really think there's going to be a convoy of RVs flying across the Pennsylvania Turnpike this Sunday? Steelers fans fill opposing stadiums because every city is full of Steelers fans, because basically every Steelers fan who lives outside of Pittsburgh is a front-running yutz. Who have actually never stepped foot in Pittsburgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 If the Steelers make Metlife like a "home" game, does that give me the right to start rooting for them as a NY/NJ team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator_05 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 No lack of steeler fans in NY. Like cowboys bandwagoners, they are everywhere. Plenty of em at last years game too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I've heard just about enough of the "nobody travels like Steelers fans" canard. Do people really think there's going to be a convoy of RVs flying across the Pennsylvania Turnpike this Sunday? Steelers fans fill opposing stadiums because every city is full of Steelers fans, because basically every Steelers fan who lives outside of Pittsburgh is a front-running yutz. T0mshane used "canard" this week, of course OF COURSE dbutt uses it a few days later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I guess I'm going this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Somewhere TomShane is weeping. The thought of that many Steelers fans at one Jets event has sent him into a panic attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 not sure it's an "invasion" if no resistance is offered. more like "Steelers will Walk into the Unlocked Front Door of Met Life" Then, that would make us the French of the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Somewhere TomShane is weeping. The thought of that many Steelers fans at one Jets event has sent him into a panic attack. Let's send faba in there to start fights with all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Bc the NFL target demographic is that 45-55 year old fat, beer chugging cow who was just about the right in age in the mid-late 70's? Correct Who have actually never stepped foot in Pittsburgh. Correct T0mshane used "canard" this week, of course OF COURSE dbutt uses it a few days later. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Somewhere TomShane is weeping. The thought of that many Steelers fans at one Jets event has sent him into a panic attack. I picture him in the fetal position sucking his thumb. At least I'm pretty sure it's his thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Then, that would make us the French of the NFL. Just when we thought things couldn't get any worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Link? Here: Ahhh, I agree. However, I was mocking those that formerly defended Rex very vocally by attacking anyone who questioned his ability using the ol' "why do you hate the Jets?" canard. When he used it I thought, "Look at this dork trying to show off his vocabulary. I'll bet 80% of the members don't know what that means." So, it looks like you're the guy that looked it up and fancied it, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Here: When he used it I thought, "Look at this dork trying to show off his vocabulary. I'll bet 80% of the members don't know what that means." So, it looks like you're the guy that looked it up and fancied it, eh? It's an Ilk word. The Faux Intellectual Mafia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 It's an Ilk word. The Faux Intellectual Mafia. I'm sure it hit every insecurity button it was supposed to for the intended audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 When he used it I thought, "Look at this dork trying to show off his vocabulary. I'll bet 80% of the members don't know what that means." So, it looks like you're the guy that looked it up and fancied it, eh? This isn't a coincidence. T0m and are iterations of a cloud-based AI protocol known as Intelligence-Layering stacK, or ILK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAR I Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I've got a couple of good seats if any Steelers fans want 'em. Sold my 4 on Stubhub yesterday above face value. Momma didn't raise no fool. SAR I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 This isn't a coincidence. T0m and are iterations of a cloud-based AI protocol known as Intelligence-Layering stacK, or ILK. Artificial intelligence... so Joaquin Pheonix faps to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetmech Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 What's new they've been invading forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Then, that would make us the French of the NFL. Q: how many speeds does a french tank have? A: three. reverse half, reverse full, and forward in case of attack from the rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Then, that would make us the French of the NFL. Maybe the Jets fans that go can wave white flags to counter the terrible towels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Artificial intelligence... so Joaquin Pheonix faps to you? I sure hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Any Jets season ticket holder who sells out to an opposing team fans needs to have their house invaded by bed-bugs and cockroaches. No way in hell this should be happening I don't care how bad of a football team the Jets are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Any Jets season ticket holder who sells out to an opposing team fans needs to have their house invaded by bed-bugs and cockroaches. No way in hell this should be happening I don't care how bad of a football team the Jets are. Aren't you the one who has been saying to not go to games? Well people who sell aren't going to games. You got your wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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