Well, I guess this really is a Giants’ town after all.
I’m sitting in a Starbucks right now and just took a look at the sports section of today’s New York Times. There are prominent articles on Tim Tebow, the Rose Bowl, the Winter Classic at Fenway Park, and even the New York Giants. Nothing on the Jets. Two days away from one of the biggest games in the franchise’s history and the closing of NFL football at Giants Stadium, and not one Jets’ article makes the paper?
Maybe I can understand why. First, this will always be Big Blue territory. That’s just the way it is. The Jets have a stronghold on Long Island, but visit Fairfield County and you’ll find Giants’ fans everywhere. You’ll have to search for a while to find a Jets’ fan. But the New York Times is a national (even international) paper. Isn’t there someone out there who wants to read about Gang Green?
Maybe not. After all, I think we’re all a bit tired of Rex Ryan. The first-year head coach has done okay as a first-year head coach. But man, he says some really weird things that drive you crazy, Jet fan or not. Like the fact that his team doesn’t get any respect. This he said after the Jets beat the Colts second team. You know what Rex? You called for Peyton Manning to sit, just like you’re now calling for Chad Ochocinco to sit. You wouldn’t have beaten Indianapolis if Manning stayed in there. Keep quiet and accept that. If you make the playoffs, you’ll get credit. But know you wouldn’t be in this position if the Colts played four quarters.
This isn’t the first time Rex has opened his mouth when he shouldn’t have. It probably won’t be the last.
