lawngnome o-line Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Today the Jets had a closed practice, and opened it up to 50 members of the military. We were able to watch practice and were scheduled to have a meet and greet afterwards. Firstly, the facility is amazing. Brand new, nice, BIG, and really is a great reason for a player to come to the Jets. The practice took place outdoors on one of many outdoor fields. As for the practice: Brett looked great, hitting Keller and Baker on seam routes. He hit Coles for a TD on a corner route where he threw it short of the receiver and he came back and caught it at the front pilon. One thing to look for either this game or the game against New England is the naked bootleg run with Favre. That play was run 3 times, once at the goalline, and twice where the only option was a WR who worked his way across the field from the far side. Clemens did not have a good practice, missing on a few high, and threw 2 picks, one to Revis, and one on a high throw that was deflected and caught by Rhodes. Ratliff played for a little as well, and didn't do anything outstanding. They ran Jehuu caulcrick plenty with the 2nd squad. Near the end of practice, Sean Ellis and Will Turner got into a little scuffle and had to be seperated. It dind't seem to be anything major though. On the sidelines with the military personnel were Kenny Albert, Tony Siragusa, and Daryl Johnston, who will be the commentators for the game. Both Tony and Darryl took pictures with Soldiers, and talked with us throughout practice. After practice instead of a few players coming over and signing autographs, the ENTIRE TEAM came over, and not only signed autographs but interacted with the 50 or so Soldiers from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Unlike training camp when they just sign autographs and get shuffled along, they actually engaged us, wanted to know what we were doing and showed sincere respect for the job we were doing. All the players hung around for at least 20-30 minutes, while a few other players; Favre, Cotchery, Gholston, Jenkins, Nugent, Dearth, and Coach Eric Mangini, were still there for an additional 15 minutes, just talking, taking pictures, and signing autographs. The Jets gave all the members who showed up a camoflaged Jet hat which many Soldiers used for autographs. The gesture by the Jets players and coaches was a great sign of support as these guys were sociable friendly, and really great. Players that really showed thanks were Cotchery and Jenkins. Jenkins' brother is currently serving in Iraq, and went up to many guys to thank them for their service. As for Jets news: Mike Nugent kicked for the first time today. I spoke to him and he said he would hope to be back in the lineup soon. Maybe by the Pats game, but no guarantees. Bubba Franks was working out on the sidelines. When I asked him when he thought he would be back he said he was hoping to be back for New England as well. I spoke to Coach Mangini, and let him know that I thought he did a great job getting his players prepared for last week at Buffalo. When I told him that I gave him an A- on the report card, he questioned it by saying, "why an A-?" After saying that despite the percentages, you cannot take that type of penalty on the road in your half of the field, he said "It worked out for a touchdown, it was the right call for the situation, although it could have been worse for me if it led to a score. Either way you need to make the tough decisions when your in charge" Autographs gotten on my ball: The entire offensive starting 11 plus Stuckey, Wright, Smith, Keller, Franks. On the defensive side the entire starting 11 minus harris and spencer. I also got a few extra guys (Barrett, Murrell, Mosley, Bowens). I got my Stuckey and Ellis jerseys signed. You can tell from the pictures that the building is huge, and that with a water spout coming from the man-made lake, it is definitely a step up from Hofstra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeniorFlaJet Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Good for you Lawn. Glad to hear you had a great day. Question... Was Caulcrick running with the scout team. I mean was he simulating Steven Jackson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawngnome o-line Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 He was running with the 2nd team offense against the 1st team defense....very well could have been simulating Stephen Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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afosomf Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 great pics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Awesome Brian, but where have you been this year since the Patriot game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawngnome o-line Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Army stuff every weekend. I had 50 yard line seats for the Rams game and had to give them away. I'll be going to the Broncos, Bills, and Dolphins game at home, and then the Seahawks game on the road. Can't go to the Patsie game though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Great Pictures man. That must have been a heck of a good time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettorFan Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Did you get the whole team to autograph the football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawngnome o-line Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Did you get the whole team to autograph the football? Between the amount of times I went to training camp (10-15 times), plus today, I have all the starters without Harris. I actually have Pennington, Clemens, and Favre on that ball (since I got Pennyboy early in camp). I also have a bunch of other players on that ball as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Awesome pics The one of you and mangenious had me spit my drink Funny pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Brett looks annoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Brian, AWESOME. Great job and that is awesome that the Jets did this for you guys. Much deserved obviously but it is still nice that they took time and acknowledged you guys. The Mangini A- comment made me LOL. Post of the week nomination for that one! Sounds like it was a great day. Hope to see you at the Broncos game. Tell your family to feel free to stop by the tailgate if they go without you. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsrule128 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 congrats on meeting brett i will never forget the time i met brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 congrats on meeting brett i will never forget the time i met brett You mean the time you accosted him while he was allegedly riding home and demanded a signature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 those are wonderful brian! i am so glad you had such a wonderful day! it was lovely meeting you at the patriots game. how did leon look? did you get a chance to meet him? very neat about mangini heh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsrule128 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 You mean the time you accosted him while he was allegedly riding home and demanded a signature? it's a good story i did not demand an autograph i just begged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Brett let a soldier sign his shirt? Thats pretty cool, good stuff. That's a pretty ballsy convo you had with Mangini, you ever consider Journalism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsrule128 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 did they have to do backround checks for you guys to watch practice? you could of been spies for the rams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 did they have to do backround checks for you guys to watch practice? you could of been spies for the rams NOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsrule128 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 NOT i am not trying to be funny when i got caught in the bushes they told me i had to have a backround check to watch practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 i am not trying to be funny when i got caught in the bushes they told me i had to have a backround check to watch practice Now thats funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawngnome o-line Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 those are wonderful brian! i am so glad you had such a wonderful day! it was lovely meeting you at the patriots game. how did leon look? did you get a chance to meet him? very neat about mangini heh! Leon looked good, and yea I met him again. Spoke to him for probably 2 minutes. He actually remembered me from training camp which was pretty cool to say the least. We just bs'd some football and told him to break a few this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawngnome o-line Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 did they have to do backround checks for you guys to watch practice? you could of been spies for the rams They had a list of 50 people (10 from each member of the Armed forces) who were allowed to attend. Me, I showed up a half hour late (but when practice began), and parked on the grass. Walked up and no one said a word. I also was not on the list as I found out about it last night. As long as you were in uniform, they really didn't ask questions. It's that whole integrity thing your supposed to have (but apparently I lack that a bit). So realistically I could have been a spy for the Rams. I ended up becoming the resident expert on the Jets, as many of the other guys kept coming over to me asking who number 85 was or 75 or 39, etc before they asked the player for an autograph. Unless it was Brett Favre, Coles, Jones, no one knew who they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hofstra Jet Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 awesome pics and story.. good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Wow...Jenkins looks like a mountain standing next to you. You're lucky he didn't fall over, he would've flattened you Great to see the Jets doing something like this for the troops. Class act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Thread of the year! Great pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Siragusa's a Sublime fan, nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 They had a list of 50 people (10 from each member of the Armed forces) who were allowed to attend. Me, I showed up a half hour late (but when practice began), and parked on the grass. Walked up and no one said a word. I also was not on the list as I found out about it last night. As long as you were in uniform, they really didn't ask questions. It's that whole integrity thing your supposed to have (but apparently I lack that a bit). So realistically I could have been a spy for the Rams. I ended up becoming the resident expert on the Jets, as many of the other guys kept coming over to me asking who number 85 was or 75 or 39, etc before they asked the player for an autograph. Unless it was Brett Favre, Coles, Jones, no one knew who they were. I think I may have met you a couple of years ago at a JN tailgate...could be wrong though. Do you remember getting into a conversation with a former Ranger? If not, I have the wrong guy. When do you get promoted up from the butter bar? Great pics and thank you for your service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawngnome o-line Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 I think I may have met you a couple of years ago at a JN tailgate...could be wrong though. Do you remember getting into a conversation with a former Ranger? If not, I have the wrong guy. When do you get promoted up from the butter bar? Great pics and thank you for your service! Yea I did, I spoke to both you and your son. I made 2LT in May 2007, and I'm getting promoted to 1LT on November 18th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawngnome o-line Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 Just adding 2 more pictures on there The first is with Darryl "the Moose" Johnston, and the second is with Gholston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 "Oh ****, outsiders. Let me rip part of my number off my practice jersey so I look useful." - Gholston... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspegs Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 "Oh ****, outsiders. Let me rip part of my number off my practice jersey so I look useful." - Gholston... LOL. Great post law! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 "Oh ****, outsiders. Let me rip part of my number off my practice jersey so I look useful." - Gholston... fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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