Hey Jets Fans,
December 19th, 2010 was certainly was a big day in Jets history! Gang Green wins a game in Pittsburgh for the first time ever, LaDainian Tomlinson moves ahead of Hall of Fame running back Marcus Allen into 6th place on the all time yards from scrimmage list, Brian Schottenheimer actually called some decent offensive plays and the New York Jets Fan Club of Tampa Bay registered its 500th member.
All-in-all… a good day to be a Jets Fan!
The turnout at Peabody’s was a little light yesterday (probably due to the outcome of the last couple of games and because the game was on regular TV here in Tampa) but still, the crowd of about 75 was quite Loud and Proud as our Jets opened the game big thanks to Brad “give that guy the ball some more” Smith.
As for highlights, well besides the Brad Smith opening kickoff run-back, just about everyone in P’s (and the country?) was completely fooled by Sanchez’s run into the end-zone. The play looked like just another one of Schotty’s Shitty calls up the middle when all of a sudden we look up and see the Sanchize scamper into the end zone… HOLY CRAP! Did you see that? WOW!!! Nice call Schotty… you think maybe we can see some more of that the rest of the way?
The defense didn’t disappoint either. I’ve always been a big fan of a defensive safety and with punter Steve Weatherford consistently pinning the Steelers deep, it was a beautiful thing to watch Jason Taylor bust through the line and get 2 for the Jets late in the game. I do wish we could have held the ball a bit longer and kept the Steelers offense off the field but hey… I’ll take it!
Of course it wouldn’t be a Jets game if your heart was not pounding and your nails were not chewed to the bone and our boys in Green did not disappoint did they? Watching Ben and the Steelers march down the field in the last minute of the game was not on my list of things to do yesterday. But in the end the Jets kept them from scoring and took home a much needed win.
Next week looms large now as the Jets must head to Chicago and take on the Bears for a 1pm game that’s sure to make for a packed house at Peabody’s. Be sure to be there early as we are winding down the regular season and 1pm games on Sunday are always the most crowded. If you’ve been thinking about coming out but have not yet made the trip, Sunday’s game would be the time to do it.
We’re also going to be doing Secret Santa next week so be sure to bring a wrapped Jets-related gift worth between $10 and $20 dollars to Peabody’s to participate.
Lastly, I just want to say thank you to everyone who has taken the time to become a registered member of the New York Jets Fan Club of Tampa Bay. I never would have thought when I started this thing six years ago that it would turn into this amazing adventure with over 500 registered members and nearly 2,000 visitors a month to our website. I may have been the one to get the ball rolling but it’s thanks to all of you that our fan club is one of the largest and most cohesive Jets fan clubs in the world. Next milestone… 1,000 registered member. Make it happen people… make it happen. Send your Jets fan friends and family to http://www.jets-fan.com/join.htm and have them become part of the family. As our slogan goes… “If you’re a Jets fan , you’re family!”
Happy Holiday’s to everyone and GO JETS!
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The turnout at Peabody’s was a little light yesterday (probably due to the outcome of the last couple of games and because the game was on regular TV here in Tampa) but still, the crowd of about 75 was quite Loud and Proud as our Jets opened the game big thanks to Brad “give that guy the ball some more” Smith.
Festa 
Just a thought, maybe you are light on game days because of the no smoking rule….even though I don't smoke I have friends that do and they won't go to Peabody's anymore…:((
I don't think we are light on game day AT ALL. I think 100+ at a 1pm or 4pm Sunday game is great. Sure things are lighter for evening games or when the Jets are on National TV (which felt like was most of the season) but the No Smoking rule has been a real blessing.
Also, since we launched an Orlando club and a Sarasota club some of those fans have stayed local rather than making the trek to Tampa. That's great too as some times we were to cramped at Peabody's!
The way it stands now we've got families and kids coming in that were not coming in due to all the smoke. Many people came out before the No Smoking rule and wouldn't come back due to the smoke. Also, the poll we took at the end of last year had 77% of attendees, including the smokers, approved of the switch to no smoking. Besides, if you need to have a smoke you can step outside or into the main Peabody's bar.
We like it, the fans like it and as it stands… it will not be changing anytime soon.
GO JETS!!!
Festa
Could some one help me to get in contact with a collector of some vintage Jets stuff,to include a 1998 Dec ticket for the Dolphins/Jets game with pictures of the game +30 pics. Plus two newspapers with headlinesJets beat Bucs. Both are tampa bay newspapers. One 1994 schedule on the back of a never used peel and stick Jets logo. If you know someone please have them get in contact with me. Thanks