Kentucky Jet Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 NETWORK CRASH NFL PATS-GIANTS BROADCAST WILL LEAVE MANY IN DARK EYES WIDE SHUT: Because the NFL Network is available in scarce few homes nationwide, many fans will not be able to watch the Dec. 29 Patriots-Giants game. November 9, 2007 -- HOW'S this for trouble on the brew? The NFL Network's exclusive Dec. 29 Patriots-Giants, an 8:15 Saturday nighter, is the last game of both teams' regular season, thus it could be, among other things, to determine whether the Pats go undefeated. Though the game will be on over-the-air TV only here and in Boston, the NFL Network is currently available in only 35 million of the nation's 95 million cable, satellite and telco homes. As one veteran TV ad salesman this week succinctly predicted for us in crude, but easy-to-understand terms, "More than half the country will not see this game. The [bleep] will hit the fan." Had there been no NFL Network - at least one that created demand by pulling games from the schedule - Pats-Giants likely would have been a traditional Sunday afternoon or late-season Saturday over-the-air telecast, thus available in 85 to 100 percent of the country's 112 million TV households. Pats-Giants could be the kind of can't-miss game much like last Sunday's Pats-Colts. On CBS, that game was available to 96 percent of the country. Pats-Giants could attract a huge audience, too - for radio. * Prevailing wisdom holds that Bill Belichick adopted this Me vs. World, half-mad/half-Bobby Knight role after the Sept. 9 Spygate episode, just to prove that he doesn't need to cheat to win and that he's comfortable in the role of defiant bad guy. But for all the mocking fun media, fans, opponents and Sunday morning psychiatrists have had explaining the post-Spygate Belichick, the man may be legitimately troubled. After all, he left evidence months before Spygate. On Jan. 7, after the Pats defeated the Jets in the playoffs, Belichick headed from his sideline to meet Eric Mangini. As he did, Mangini was being circled by NFL-credentialed photographers and videographers who anticipated the photo-op. Seeing such people on the field after games, and working his way past them, was nothing new to Belichick. But when Belichick, the winning coach, for crying out loud, found his path momentarily blocked, he grabbed the nearest photographer - the Boston Globe's Jim Davis - and with an enraged expression on his face, violently shoved him aside. Davis, at the time, had half his career - one eye - to his camera. With that, Belichick could have moved on toward Mangini, but first, he took an extra moment to give Davis more, to reach toward his camera and to shove it into his face, as if Davis had asked for it and as if Belichick were entitled. Belichick's behavior was more than unnecessary, more than excessive. It was twisted. He appeared to have committed a random act of violence, an unprovoked, blindsided assault. And he looked and behaved as if, at that moment, he wanted to hurt someone, and that he's entitled. Davis was unhurt and Belichick apologized, but the incident - that enraged, illogical look on Belichick's face - made for a snapshot of the man that's hard to shake. That episode didn't get a lot of play outside of New England, but, especially given the circumstances - his team had just won, 37-16 - Belichick left at least a few people unsurprised, 10 months later, when he chose to run up the score, 52-7, against the Redskins, when he chose to further stomp a team that had already been thoroughly beaten. * If only Stephen A. (Word)Smith didn't come packaged as a slick, self-impressed, windbag and all-around all-knowing fellow, it wouldn't have been as funny. Sunday, on ESPN's TV side, Smith noted the Patriots' improved "receiver corps," except he pronounced it, "receiver corpse." * We agree with reader Steve Dorio: There has to be a better place for Ken Daneyko - the 18-year Devil, a Devils' MSG/FSN analyst, a beloved local sports figure and a recovering alcoholic - to co-host the postgame show than from in front of the bar at the Bud Light Goal Bar at the Prudential Center. At least shoot the show against a wall instead of presenting Daneyko and, for that matter, co-host Steve Cangialosi, as they try to be heard over the sights and sounds of people boozing it up, just over their shoulders. And though this isn't the first show from a bar, it's not exactly the neighborhood drop-inn/stumble-out. How are all those postgame drinkers getting home? None are driving? phil.mushnick@nypost.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 Draft News Already? Posted by Bob Bullock November 09, 2007 10:03PM Categories: News You know it's a bad season when your team's official website is already writing about the 2008 draft. So it goes for the Green and White in 2007, a season that started with a lot of promise and has ended brutal and quick. I still find it hard to believe that the Jets are sitting here at 1-8. It is even worse to look at the upcoming schedule to see several more losses to come. Pittsburgh, Dallas, New England and Tennessee are all opponents that await Gang Green. In fact, only Miami looks to be a possible win for the team the rest of the way. That would put the Jets at 2-14 to end the year; a record I thought wouldn't be seen by this organization for quite some time. So here we are looking ahead to the 2008 draft, where players like LSU's defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey or USC's linebacker Keith Rivers will be some of the top defensive players on the board. A board that should have NOTHING but defensive players and perhaps some offensive linemen on it for the Jets. Kellen Clemens is the only reason to watch the rest of this season. I want to see this kid continue to develop and gain chemistry with his receivers. I also want to see the coaches learn from the mistakes they have made this season. It is time for this organization from top to bottom to start prepping for the 2008 season. Certainly a sick thought, but what else is there? Jets Pick Up Another Murrell The Jets signed a player they hope will help their anemic pass rush down the road. Defensive end Marques Murrell was signed off the Eagles practice squad. He is the younger brother of former Jets' running back Adrian Murrell. Marques is projected as an outside linebacker in the Jets defensive "scheme". Tangini will continue to look at every player out there in hopes that one can actually help. Here's hoping they strike gold with a few of these random pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 Jets could easily be the Lions this year By Martin DiCaro Posted Nov 9, 2007 When asked to assess the Jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kentucky Jet Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 By Tom Rock The good news is that the Jets will be home for their next game. Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 Toil and trouble By Tom Rock Jets were in the bubble today. And it wasn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 Many of you might remember Gary Sparago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 The Jets Stream November 7, 2007 Another Murrell Joins the Jets The Jets welcomed another Murrell into their "family" today. His name is Marques Murrell, the younger brother of former Jets RB Adrian Murrell. Wasn't it just yesterday that I was covering Adrian, a pretty good back in his day? People forget that Adrian produced back-to-back, 1,000-yard seasons in 1996 and 1997. In '96, he rushed for 1,249 yards on a 1-15 team, which is a rather amazing accomplishment. (If the Jets run the table, Marques will be the second Murrell to experience 1-15.) Bill Parcells had every intention of sticking with Adrian in '98, but the opportunity to acquire Curtis Martin appeared out of the blue and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 By Mike Kuhns Record Sports Writer November 08, 2007 On Monday, Evan Prall was a high school football coach. On Tuesday, Prall was an NFL player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 Jets invite service members to practice By: Lt. Lesley Lykins, Navy Office of Information, East Public Affairs11/08/2007 Email to a friendPost a CommentPrinter-friendly The New York Jets hosted 55 service members representing all branches of the military Nov. 2 for the team's practice at their training field on the campus of Hofstra University on Long Island, N.Y. Fifteen Sailors from Naval Weapons Station, Earle, N.J. and Navy Recruiting District, N.Y., joined members from the Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard at the New York Jets' training field to meet the players and watch plays in preparation for the Jets' game Nov. 4 against the Washington Redskins. "The opportunity to witness a NFL practice does not happen everyday," said Senior Chief Navy Career Counselor Darryl Blackmon, Assistant Chief Recruiter, Navy Recruiting District N.Y. "For the Jets to open their doors to the military is a great example of the NFL and the Jet organizational support for the NY area soldiers, Sailors, airman, Coastguardsmen and Marines." "The Jets told us this was the first time practice was opened to the military like this," said Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Willie Cisneros, Assistant Marine Corps Instructor, State University of New York Maritime Academy NROTC. "They told us that this opportunity was Eric Mangini's idea and that he made it happen." "Our Jet Organization is so happy to support the military members and their families," said Eric Mangini, coach for the Jets. "It is a great opportunity for us to give back and thank the men and woman of our services for all they do for the American people." The service members were given the opportunity to talk to players, take photos and receive signed autographs. "It was unreal," said Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SW/AW) Brendan McAvoy, assigned to NWS Earle. "I've grown up watching football and this was amazing. We got to meet the team and interact with them and watch this train and prepare." "This was a great honor for me," said Operations Specialist 1st Class (SW) Dennis Depre, Navy Recruiting Station, Patterson, N.J. "For the NY Jets to include the U.S. Navy in their practice was an incredible honor. Professional athletes have always been role models for me growing up. I appreciate this opportunity." "The New York Jets were honored to host men and women from the five branches of our military Friday," said New York Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum. "These men and women do a tremendous job of fighting for the freedoms we enjoy everyday. This is a small token of our appreciation." "We kept thanking them for the opportunity," said McAvoy. "But they were so appreciative of what we are doing for the country. I spoke to Darrell Rivas (Jets' Defensive Back) for a long time and he wanted to know where I've been and he was amazed at what I have done in my seven years. They just all kept thanking us for our service." The Jets' will recognize military service members Nov. 4 during their Eighth annual Military Appreciation Game. Maureen Murphy and John Murphy will serve as honorary captains for the game. The mother and brother of Lt. Michael Murphy, the Navy SEAL recently posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, will participate in the coin toss. Service members will unfurl a 40-yard flag during the pre-game show and the National Anthem will be performed by Marine Sgt. Elizabeth Quinones. Messages from deployed service members will be broadcast throughout the stadium during the game and a number of Jets' players have recorded messages to be sent to deployed units. God bless our troops! Veterans day is with us. Fly the flag in their honor and for those who have fallen. Lets always remember them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awats Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/articles/show/1826-ten-seniors-who-are-looking-good If he didn't have a clue, he wouldn't have a plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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