Gen X Jet Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 From November 2005. Guy gets beat up at a Jets game for wearing a Pennington jersey. Lest we forget, Chad's benching is for the best: http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkzJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2ODI3ODc2JnlyaXJ5N2Y3MTdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5Mg== Losses + liquor = 2 fans stabbed Tuesday, November 29, 2005 By TOM TRONCONE STAFF WRITER EAST RUTHERFORD - It began like any other football bathroom break, with two men in Jets jerseys standing at urinals a few feet apart - injured quarterback Chad Pennington's 10 on the back of one and the 56 of defensive star John Abraham on the other. But a frustrating season, and what police said was too much alcohol, ignited a fight that left two fans stabbed and officials at the Meadowlands investigating how another got a knife into Giants Stadium. The arrest of Thomas J. Conwell, 21, of Brooklyn on aggravated assault charges was the most serious of nine made by police during the Jets' 21-19 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday night. A state trooper also suffered a broken leg during a scuffle with an allegedly drunken fan while escorting him out of the stadium for throwing a bottle, authorities said. While urinating in the men's room near Section 128 around 10:30 p.m., an intoxicated Conwell began taunting 19-year-old Shawn Hundley of Roselle, who was standing three urinals away, said Trooper Emilio Nardone. Conwell targeted Hundley with obscenities - including a vulgar euphemism for "wimp"- because he was wearing the jersey of the injured Pennington, Nardone said. The back-and-forth continued as the two left the men's room, he said. Outside, Conwell stabbed Hundley in his face, neck and ears, said state police Sgt. Stephen Jones. A third man, identified as Henry Finnila, 24, of Freehold, tried to break up the fight, and was also stabbed in the head and neck, the sergeant said. Hundley was treated at the scene by Meadowlands medical personnel, Jones said. Finnila was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment and was released, he said. Police recovered a 3-inch folding knife, Nardone said. Conwell was also charged with weapons possession and was being held on $25,000 bail Monday at the Bergen County Jail. In another incident, Walter Rowe, 38, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., was taken into custody by security personnel after he was seen throwing a bottle from the stands, Nardone said. He was processed in the security station at the stadium and Troopers Mark Santiago and Jeremy Russ were walking him out of the building shortly after 11:30 p.m. when Rowe started to resist the officers, Nardone said. Santiago turned his ankle during the scuffle, and when Russ tackled Rowe, both landed on Santiago's leg, Nardone said. Santiago was treated at Hackensack University Medical Center for a fractured leg and released, he said. Nardone said the trooper had just returned to the job after breaking his other ankle. Like Conwell, Rowe was charged with aggravated assault and was being held on $25,000 bail on Monday at the Bergen County Jail. George Zoffinger, president of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, said officials were trying to determine how Conwell sneaked a knife into the stadium. "Unfortunately, people do misbehave at these games, especially the night games," Zoffinger said. "We're going to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law, but this is the world we live in. People do stupid things." He said a "gargantuan" amount of fans willing to give up their tickets because of the Jets poor record (now 2-9) lets people who might not otherwise attend games get their hands on season ticket holders' seats. He said he didn't know whether Conwell or Rowe were season ticket holders. "It's very frustrating and we're not going to tolerate it," Zoffinger said. "But it does happen from time to time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVM Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 You have some nerve blaming Chad Pennington for a guy getting stabbed, and its that garbage that just suggested that pisses the rest of us off. And I dont want to hear the just joking line--you dont pull out a random article from 2005 for a joke on Chad Pennington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 What a garbage dump thread. I'm sorry I wasted the time to respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awats Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 From November 2005. Guy gets beat up at a Jets game for wearing a Pennington jersey. Lest we forget, Chad's benching is for the best: http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkzJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2ODI3ODc2JnlyaXJ5N2Y3MTdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5Mg== Losses + liquor = 2 fans stabbed Tuesday, November 29, 2005 By TOM TRONCONE STAFF WRITER EAST RUTHERFORD - It began like any other football bathroom break, with two men in Jets jerseys standing at urinals a few feet apart - injured quarterback Chad Pennington's 10 on the back of one and the 56 of defensive star John Abraham on the other. But a frustrating season, and what police said was too much alcohol, ignited a fight that left two fans stabbed and officials at the Meadowlands investigating how another got a knife into Giants Stadium. The arrest of Thomas J. Conwell, 21, of Brooklyn on aggravated assault charges was the most serious of nine made by police during the Jets' 21-19 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday night. A state trooper also suffered a broken leg during a scuffle with an allegedly drunken fan while escorting him out of the stadium for throwing a bottle, authorities said. While urinating in the men's room near Section 128 around 10:30 p.m., an intoxicated Conwell began taunting 19-year-old Shawn Hundley of Roselle, who was standing three urinals away, said Trooper Emilio Nardone. Conwell targeted Hundley with obscenities - including a vulgar euphemism for "wimp"- because he was wearing the jersey of the injured Pennington, Nardone said. The back-and-forth continued as the two left the men's room, he said. Outside, Conwell stabbed Hundley in his face, neck and ears, said state police Sgt. Stephen Jones. A third man, identified as Henry Finnila, 24, of Freehold, tried to break up the fight, and was also stabbed in the head and neck, the sergeant said. Hundley was treated at the scene by Meadowlands medical personnel, Jones said. Finnila was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment and was released, he said. Police recovered a 3-inch folding knife, Nardone said. Conwell was also charged with weapons possession and was being held on $25,000 bail Monday at the Bergen County Jail. In another incident, Walter Rowe, 38, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., was taken into custody by security personnel after he was seen throwing a bottle from the stands, Nardone said. He was processed in the security station at the stadium and Troopers Mark Santiago and Jeremy Russ were walking him out of the building shortly after 11:30 p.m. when Rowe started to resist the officers, Nardone said. Santiago turned his ankle during the scuffle, and when Russ tackled Rowe, both landed on Santiago's leg, Nardone said. Santiago was treated at Hackensack University Medical Center for a fractured leg and released, he said. Nardone said the trooper had just returned to the job after breaking his other ankle. Like Conwell, Rowe was charged with aggravated assault and was being held on $25,000 bail on Monday at the Bergen County Jail. George Zoffinger, president of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, said officials were trying to determine how Conwell sneaked a knife into the stadium. "Unfortunately, people do misbehave at these games, especially the night games," Zoffinger said. "We're going to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law, but this is the world we live in. People do stupid things." He said a "gargantuan" amount of fans willing to give up their tickets because of the Jets poor record (now 2-9) lets people who might not otherwise attend games get their hands on season ticket holders' seats. He said he didn't know whether Conwell or Rowe were season ticket holders. "It's very frustrating and we're not going to tolerate it," Zoffinger said. "But it does happen from time to time." In case you hadn't noticed, it's 2007 now and that incident is over and done with and it serves no purpose to bring it up again. Any reasonable person frowns on the misbehavior of a few who give the rest of us a bad name. As we know, there have been similar incidents across the league of Fans. Other places are holding the season ticket holders responsible and if "Hooligans" occupy their seats, the season ticket holders have to give up their tickets and are banned from the stadium along with the Hooligans. May be a drastic measure perhaps, but effective. Jets Fans are just like any other Fans. Some can have a few drinks and still be model citizens and a few get a little rowdy now and then. Now there seems to be a concerted effort to have all alcoholic beverages banned from sporting events and concerts. Typical, punish the many for the few. All that has to be done in todays society, is to hold them accountable for their actions. That should start at home in the formative years and continue throughout life. Good manners should be taught as a matter of course and society would reflect that way. Parents and Teachers should present themselves as positive role models for youngsters to emulate. Teachers should dress differently than their students and keep their proper distance. Everything IS relative and society should stop making excuses for the inexcusable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENSMACKS Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 You have some nerve blaming Chad Pennington for a guy getting stabbed, and its that garbage that just suggested that pisses the rest of us off. And I dont want to hear the just joking line--you dont pull out a random article from 2005 for a joke on Chad Pennington. Yea really blame it on mangini, hes the one who started chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraVerde Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 why should we care about something that happened in '05??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 MORON, you shold be banned for that kind of crap.. of course, what should we expect from someone named Gen X... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 what did we expect from a guy wearing a Johnny Abe jersey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I agree it's ridiculous to even hint that Chad has something to do with stabbings in the stadium. However, the fact that Kellen is playing should prompt more season ticket holders to show up to see him, given it's really the only positive thing to watch about the Jets right now. That will help keep out the riff raff for a little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 He said a "gargantuan" amount of fans willing to give up their tickets because of the Jets poor record (now 2-9) lets people who might not otherwise attend games get their hands on season ticket holders' seats. uhhh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen X Jet Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 MORON, you shold be banned for that kind of crap.. of course, what should we expect from someone named Gen X... My posting of the article was tongue in cheek. I guess sarcasm is a lost art with the mouthbreather crowd these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenjetsfan Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Snowball Thrower Sues Published: February 20, 1997 A snowball thrower who became a symbol of unruly fans at a 1995 Giants game has sued the football team and the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. JEFFREY LANGE, was one of thousands of fans involved in a snowball fight during the Giants' game against the San Diego Chargers on Dec. 23, 1995. Fifteen people were injured, 15 were arrested and 175 were ejected from Giants Stadium. Giants officials and the authority had offered a $1,000 reward for the first person to identify Lange from a photograph of a man who apparently had just thrown a snowball from the stands. Several people named Lange, and he was convicted of improper behavior last April. Lange's lawsuit says the Giants and the authority ''singled out and harassed'' him, causing him losses in earnings as well as humiliation and mental anguish. JOHN SAMERJAN, spokesman for the authority, called the lawsuit frivolous. PAT HANLON, a spokesman for the Giants, said the team had not received a copy of the suit and would not comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonJet Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 My posting of the article was tongue in cheek. I guess sarcasm is a lost art with the mouthbreather crowd these days... If it was tongue in cheek you probably should have said that, of course it's not funny either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen X Jet Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 If it was tongue in cheek you probably should have said that, of course it's not funny either way. Sorry. I will police and self-moderate my postings in the future. /s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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