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March 29, 2010
Woody's Popping Up All Over the Place: The reclusive owner of the New York Jets, Woody Johnson, has suddenly become the public face of the franchise, inviting HBO's Hard Knocks show into training camp and interacting with fans he runs into on the streets as they prepare to open a new stadium with the Giants in August. "We're coming into our own," he said.
"Woody's"
"Popping up"
I see what you did there.
posted by mr_crash_davis at 06:15 PM on March 29, 2010
Woody's trying to sell PSLs. Good luck, Woody.
I don't mean this in a derisive manner, but the HBO's Hard Knocks show, the PR blitz... please... WIN FOOTBALL GAMES - that's what works in the long run.
I'm not a Jets fan, but I bear no animosity towards them, but the reality in NY is - the Giants' fan base is richer than the Jets' fan base. Just like the Yankee fans are richer than Met fans on average. But both teams still haven't sold out their PSLs for the new stadium, and the Jets are in much worse shape than the Giants on this front.
I would, however, bet against the long term New York prospects of Tom Coughlin. He's already losing the public buzz derby to Rex. Handily.
That's just silly. The Jets right now have more "buzz" because they were the better team last year. 2 yrs. ago (Feb. 08), the Giants won the Super Bowl, I think they had more "buzz" then. Coughlin then was a genius, who had changed his "style" to fit the modern player.
But football in NY is all about what have you done for me lately - remember "Mangenius"? Rex Ryan talks - I personally think that's cool - and right now he's winning, but if the Jets have a bad season, I just know what the articles will be - Shut Up Rex & Woody - Put Up or Shut Up.
posted by MrNix67 at 06:44 PM on March 29, 2010
The article was well done. I would not bet against Woody and Rex.
I would, however, bet against the long term New York prospects of Tom Coughlin. He's already losing the public buzz derby to Rex. Handily.
(Or should I say Handley?)
For the Mara/Tisch crew at Giants HQ, it's definitely game on. They have their hands full now. Two teams can operate in that metro area, but only one can own it.