Two important announcements from the Jets, and both considered good news if you ask me.
First, the Jets will pay tribute Sunday night to their 26 years at Giants Stadium with a halftime celebration that will feature at least one player from every season the team has played at the Meadowlands appearing at the ceremony. Former players include Joe Klecko, Mark Gastineau, Wesley Walker, Marty Lyons, Al Toon, Wayne Chrebet, and Vinny Testaverde. The Jets have called Giants Stadium home since 1984 when they moved to New Jersey from Shea Stadium in Queens.
Next, no alcohol will be served at the game, a decision made by the team in consultation with the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. The Jets cite the late start of Sunday night’s game (8:20) coupled with the game being the final one for the Jets at the Meadowlands as the reasons for their decision.
The no-alcohol policy is a good one. I know fans who want to drink will do so in the parking lot before the game (let me suggest an added police presence), but Jets’ fans have proven time and time again to be irresponsible, crude, and often times violent drinkers. I’ve witnessed some terrible behavior, words, and actions from Jets’ fans, most of whom have been under the influence. Fans, you deserve this alchohol ban.
