Jetfan13 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Published: 04-20-09 By Jets PR Department change font email article Regular Contributor The New York Jets announced today that they will open to the public five June minicamp practices as part of a week of activities at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, N.J., beginning June 6. The Jets also announced that their 2009 training camp will feature practices open to the public in three different locations throughout the tristate area — upstate New York, Long Island and New Jersey. New York Gov. David A. Paterson announced today that the Jets will hold their training camp on the campus of SUNY Cortland, generating millions in economic activity for Central New York and drawing thousands of people to Cortland this summer. Training camp at SUNY Cortland is scheduled to begin Friday, July 31. The Jets will then hold a special Family Night practice on Long Island at Hofstra University, the site of their former practice facility, on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Three more practices open to the public will take place at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on Aug. 22, 26 and 27. “I am excited that we will be able to interact with our fans throughout the region in an unprecedented series of public practices,” said Jets owner Woody Johnson. “Starting in June, we will welcome fans to our new home for the first open practices at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. "Come the end of July, training camp in Cortland will provide the remote environment Coach Ryan envisions to foster team unity. We will return to our Long Island roots in August for a Family Night practice at Hofstra University and we will close out the summer in New Jersey with a final round of public practices at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center." Jets minicamp practices in June — Jets Week — and the Long Island and New Jersey practices in August will feature activities for the entire family. Fans attending will enjoy Generation Jets Fest, the JetsShop merchandise tent and autograph sessions with players, coaches and the 2009 New York Jets Flight Crew. Details of all minicamp and training camp practices will be available at newyorkjets.com in the coming weeks. Minicamp and training camp are supported by Atlantic Health, Dunkin’ Donuts, Sprint and The Record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 How the hell does this generate "millions in economic activity for Central New York"? I'm not saying it doesn't, but it just sounds like a lot. Yeah, they're an NFL team. But this is a couple months of practices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 How the hell does this generate "millions in economic activity for Central New York"? I'm not saying it doesn't, but it just sounds like a lot. Yeah, they're an NFL team. But this is a couple months of practices. Agreed. The estimate sounds like crap. I'll be there, though. It's only 100 miles away and my wife's best friend lives there. I can drop her off and not get any crap for hanging out at practice all day. This is going to be great. Maybe I'll see if I can get press credentials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 How the hell does this generate "millions in economic activity for Central New York"? I'm not saying it doesn't, but it just sounds like a lot. Yeah, they're an NFL team. But this is a couple months of practices. I think I read somwhere the jets will pay for improvements to the facilities, that's some money there, and then you have all the fans buying hotels rooms and gas and dinner and beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 How the hell does this generate "millions in economic activity for Central New York"? You're underestimating the patronage of local dining establishments by the rotund owners of NY Jets related websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 So far it looks like a good compromise. They will be up there AND in NJ AND in LI for a Family day. I like it. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 So far it looks like a good compromise. They will be up there AND in NJ AND in LI for a Family day. I like it. BZ Seconded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 At least they are trying to accomodate all the players- Jersey , Long Island and upstate per Rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 You're underestimating the patronage of local dining establishments by the rotund owners of NY Jets related websites. Millions? How much could it cost to go out for a burger in Cortland? And how many people are there every single day of TC who don't live or go to school in Upstate NY to begin with? 100? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Cannizaro alone is good for a couple hundred grand at restaurants. I'm going to see if I can get permits for a portable pancake wagon. I'll be rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Cannizaro alone is good for a couple hundred grand at restaurants. I'm going to see if I can get permits for a portable pancake wagon. I'll be rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Published: 04-20-09 By Jets PR Department change font email article Regular Contributor Details of all minicamp and training camp practices will be available at newyorkjets.com in the coming weeks. Minicamp and training camp are supported by Atlantic Health, Dunkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Millions? How much could it cost to go out for a burger in Cortland? And how many people are there every single day of TC who don't live or go to school in Upstate NY to begin with? 100? I'll wager it's a lot more than 100 for the Cortland practices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I'll wager it's a lot more than 100 for the Cortland practices. How many people who live downstate in the metro area will travel up to be in/around tc on a daily basis? You think more than 100 per day even during the week? I have no idea myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 How many people who live downstate in the metro area will travel up to be in/around tc on a daily basis? You think more than 100 per day even during the week? I have no idea myself. Seriously... why drive all the way up there when you could instead shell out a measly $55 to get an exclusive report of the action? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen X Jet Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Why would they hold summer training camp at Cortland which is in Bills television territory? This is almost Wilpon-like in it's ineptitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Seriously... why drive all the way up there when you could instead shell out a measly $55 to get an exclusive report of the action? Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fultonvilleNYjetfan Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I live an hour from Cortland. It is indeed Buff bill country. If rex wanted a relaxing atmosphere he got it. Theres a few decent college bars (which should be quiet in early august) other than that its all farm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickJetFan Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Millions? How much could it cost to go out for a burger in Cortland? And how many people are there every single day of TC who don't live or go to school in Upstate NY to begin with? 100? uh hellloo big fat football players with big fat zillion dollar contracts flyin in and out and their big fat families...i can see it the 10,000 fans there will spend $10,003.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 How the hell does this generate "millions in economic activity for Central New York"? I'm not saying it doesn't, but it just sounds like a lot. Yeah, they're an NFL team. But this is a couple months of practices. Hey Sperm check this out -- JetNation.com picked up your quote and put you in their article. Pretty cool. Jets Announce Camp Plans (Finally) April 20, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 nothing like having training camp 3 hours away. Maybe next year they can have it at UMass Lowell for us fans living in New England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Why would they hold summer training camp at Cortland which is in Bills television territory? This is almost Wilpon-like in it's ineptitude. It isn't Wilpon like unless they sell seats that have obstructed views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 How many people who live downstate in the metro area will travel up to be in/around tc on a daily basis? You think more than 100 per day even during the week? I have no idea myself. I'm going , especially since Bob is, along with 3 others I know here from Buffalo. I think it's a great idea to help expand their fan base. That's why the Jills moved their TC to Rochester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Why would they hold summer training camp at Cortland which is in Bills television territory? This is almost Wilpon-like in it's ineptitude. Because the Bills are losing their appeal. Their "glory days" of having lost 4 Super Bowls in a row is ancient history. They have not made the playoffs THIS CENTURY !!! That plus the eventual move to Toronto makes this upstate market ripe for the taking IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Because the Bills are losing their appeal. Their "glory days" of having lost 4 Super Bowls in a row is ancient history. They have not made the playoffs THIS CENTURY !!! That plus the eventual move to Toronto makes this upstate market ripe for the taking IMO. Plus the Jets need an expanded fan base to sell PSL's to. There's already quite a few stupid fans who travel over 3 hours each way to watch this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Plus the Jets need an expanded fan base to sell PSL's too. There's already quite a few stupid fans who travel over 3 hours each way to watch this team. EXACTLY LBS They're no dummies when it comes to money. $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Isn't that 128 in that signing picture in the 1st post ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I'm going , especially since Bob is, along with 3 others I know here from Buffalo. I think it's a great idea to help expand their fan base. That's why the Jills moved their TC to Rochester. You guys do not live downstate. Your "dollars" were being spent upstate whether the Jets held camp in Cortland or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hey Sperm check this out -- JetNation.com picked up your quote and put you in their article. Pretty cool. Jets Announce Camp Plans (Finally) April 20, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 You guys do not live downstate. Your "dollars" were being spent upstate whether the Jets held camp in Cortland or not. Originally you said "Central New York" not upstate That's a BIG difference Sperm. I don't live in Central NY thus I'll be spending $$ there that I normally wouldn't be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Everything north of the NY Metro Area is Central NY/Upstate NY. There is no difference. You either have cows nearby or you do not have cows nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I am a celebrity! Gives your article much more credibility than if you had some Detroit cop on Slimfast chiming in. I am going to use your star power to the site's benefit. Everyone (here) loves Sperm (or so I have been told). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Everything north of the NY Metro Area is Central NY/Upstate NY. There is no difference. You either have cows nearby or you do not have cows nearby. I'm assuming you must live in Jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Everything north of the NY Metro Area is Central NY/Upstate NY. There is no difference. You either have cows nearby or you do not have cows nearby. There is a difference. In Central NY you have cows nearby. In upstate NY you really have cows nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 The Jets also announced that their 2009 training camp will feature practices open to the public in three different locations throughout the tristate area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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