Final Practice, Titan Whites on Display Today
Published: Thu, August 27, 2009 - 9:54am ET
By Randy Lange
Lange is editor-in-chief of newyorkjets.com. He covered the Jets for 13 years for The Record of Hackensack, N.J.
File Under: titans, Miami, Oakland, American Football League, Mark Sanchez
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08/27 — The final open practice of the summer — and the second practice for Mark Sanchez as the No. 1 quarterback — is set for today at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Don’t let the cloudy skies fool you (and hopefully the forecast hasn’t fooled us) but the weather should be fine all day for the Jets’ last big practice before taking on the Giants at the Meadowlands on Saturday night.
The parking lots open at 10 a.m., the practice begins at 11:50 a.m., and head coach Rex Ryan’s news conference streams on newyorkjets.com at about 2 p.m. Jets Shop and Jets Fest are both open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
This brings me to another attraction at today’s festivities. At 3 p.m. in our business parking lot, there will be an unveiling of the Jets’ new Titans throwback uniforms.
These are the Titans road unis — white jerseys and gold pants with navy and gold trim. They are set to make their game debuts for Game 7 at Oakland on Oct. 25 and for Game 8 against the Dolphins at the Meadowlands on Nov. 1.
The Titan whities, being introduced this season to honor the 50th anniversary of the American Football League with the eight AFL teams’ original uniforms, will be premiered in the Jets Fest area of the parking lot. Seven current Jets starters are scheduled to appear in conjunction with the unveiling.
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Randy Lange Said:
"Ira, I like the Titans road white jerseys more than I do the navy home jerseys. I'm optimistic they will be well-received by Jets fans. Remember, it's the AFL's 50th anniversary this year."
Hogan Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 11:24am ET"Randy can we get some pics of unis up, Thanx and great work as always."
Randy Lange Said:
"Yes, soon, Hogan. Thanks for asking."
Andy C Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 12:01pm ET"Fully agree with Ira, The organization did a great job moving some practices around so all fans had an opportunity to see the green and white prepare for what I feel is going to be a great season. I made the 3 hour trip up to Cortland with my 2 year old son and felt they did a great job accommodating the fans. My son even got Marks autograph on his football which he is still talking about! GO JETS"
Troy Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 12:06pm ET"Enough already with the Titan Jerseys ,I cant stand it ,doesn't even seem like our team when they wear those ugly uni's "
Ira Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 12:29pm ET"Randy, Oh yes its the AFL's 50th and its an eye opener for me. I remember a little when it first started. I would like to take a poll from Jets fans and get their opinion about AFC teams playing NFC in the regular season or not. While i like to face some of the teams like the NYG and Pack others i really don't care about. Maybe keeping two separate conferences until the SB would be better?"
Shep Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 12:46pm ET"The Titan Whities? I'm not going to touch that one...lol. I do love the throwback uniforms though, and to Troy, it's about history my friend. You should appreciate and know where you come from. And as I recall, the Jets lit it up BIG time last year wearing those throwbacks. Didn't Favre throw six TD's against the Cards last year wearing them? Don't ask Jco though, he thought it was routine."
commentman Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 12:54pm ET"Hey Randy all of the afc teams are wearing throwbacks? If they all are that can get confusing."
Randy Lange Said:
"commentman, you won't be able to tell the AFL players without a 1968 scorecard. "
Matt Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 1:17pm ET"Why dont the Jets go back to wearing the kelly green jerseys of the 90s for a game as well?"
Randy Lange Said:
"jake, there will be a rally during Kickoff Week leading up to the Sept. 13 opener. I don't have details yet but we'll post them as soon as we have them."
Andy C Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 2:40pm ET"I don’t know if it really matters keeping AFC and NFC separate. The pats and giants played in the regular season and it was a ho hum game then came back and played one heck of a super bowl. I think playoff football is different from regular season and that’s not going to change if AFC just plays AFC or visa versa"
jet80 Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 2:50pm ET"Well, these colors got to look better then the navy right?Im just waiting to see what kind of trade the jets got cooking for Clemens,they owe him that much.Just got more interesting at the Broncos camp,Simms could be out 2-4 weeks and there not goin to just have Orton around who there not in love with anyways.But,they also need VET QB so look for another possible trade with the bucs to get either"
Dustin Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 3:08pm ET"Hey Randy do you have any news on Brandon Marshall? Do you think were going to see him in green and white any time soon?"
Randy Lange Said:
"Dustin, I have no information about Brandon Marshall."
Andy C Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 4:05pm ET"I feel the jets do owe Kellen a trade if they can find a team with a need that can also adress our need (WR would be nice) BUT what if mark stumbles or gets hurt are we all comfy giving the keys to Erik Anige? As much as i want to see #6 come out of the box flying I feel better knowing we have #11 to come in if needed. "
scjoe Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 4:12pm ET"Ira...I love the interconference games in baseball, in the NFL I can take them or leave them. As for the white throwback jersey's? A big improvement over the navy. As an original Jet/Titan fan, I didn't like them then, and don't like them now."
Row Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 7:20pm ET"I also like the Titans uniforms. We don't have the money for Marshall, so stop talking about it. This is the team Woody and T brought to us, deal with it. If we trade Clemens and Sanchez flops, then what do we have? Looking forward to an immediate change in our run D. (1st unit) Also would like to see more of Allison, Gholston, Stuckey, better kickoff returns, a 3rd down we can run for a 1st. "
GcNetSpeed Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 8:31pm ET"First of all Lets GO JETS! Now is it just me or does center Nick Mangold give opposing pass rushers a TEE OFF by lifting his head prior to the snap and then snapping the ball, Ray Lewis And others were keying on it, In Mondays game, I did not count but it had to happen at least 7-8 times and a few more with the Twos, If anyone has access to the to Monday night Film check it out let me kno if agree"
TMac Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 9:44pm ET"Andy C: Ainge played great this year in OTA's and pre-season. His stats are the best of the three, he has the best arm, he is ALL SEC Academic Team. 35 starts, Bowl Win, Senior Bowl highlights, matched Flacco in mini-camps. Thanks to Mel Kiper he has to work his way up. Not a primma donna like MS! PLayed at 109,000 seat Volunteer Stadium. Was and is a winner!"
Jets Fan Since '64 Tom Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 10:56pm ET"Ira, I know it's not like the old AFL and NFL anymore but I LOVE the interconference play! For someone who grew up devouring every piece in Pro Football Weekly, it still blows my mind to see the Jets play the 49ers, Cowboys, Saints, etc. Andy C and Row, you'll be all over me but I say if MS goes down we're MUCH better off with EA starting the rest of the year. One of them's the future, KC ain't."
CCY Said:
Fri, August 28, 2009 - 9:21am ET"Just curious. Do you know if the Broncos are going back to the veritcal striped socks (Brown & Gold, I believe--ugh)?"
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Ira Said:
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 10:35am ET"Randy. I like the Titans Uniforms for a game or two every year. Guess i am old school. But these white jerseys are really going to look great. Now that camp is coming to an end i think the Jets did an outstanding job of trying to take care of all their fan base by holding practices in different locations including some mini-camp days. It couldn't have been done any better. GO JETS!!!!"
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