I too recall the Giants at FU in the early sixties. Jimmy Patton, Gifford et al. The NFL season started later in those days so there was a mix of players & students, something that would be minimized with today's schedule. Also, the NFL was not as popular and as I recall, there were no crowds to speak of coming to watch workouts. The players were approachable and I found it a nice experience. With security issues, crowds et al, that experience would not necessarily recur today. -- FORDHAM RAMS FOOTBALL FORUM

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Subject: I too recall the Giants at FU in the early sixties. Jimmy Patton, Gifford et al. The NFL season started later in those days so there was a mix of players & students, something that would be minimized with today's schedule. Also, the NFL was not as popular and as I recall, there were no crowds to speak of coming to watch workouts. The players were approachable and I found it a nice experience. With security issues, crowds et al, that experience would not necessarily recur today.

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Date Posted: 09:11:11 02/24/05 Thu
In reply to: Ramalamadingdong 's message, "Giants pre-season at Rose Hill? The Giants have always had their camps in Albany to extend the reach of their brand upstate but with the Jets potential move to Manhattan (or maybe Queens) might it finally be in the Giants' best interests to defend their brand in NYC by bringing their off season to Fordham? I think you can make a great argument that Hofstra's upgraded facilities have come not only from the university's commitment to football but from the Jets using it as their offseason & pre-season home. Given Mr. Mara's Fordham ties, is it even the realm of the possible?" on 12:47:16 02/23/05 Wed

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I found 1 Newsday article (inside this post) that references the Jets contributing heavily towards facilities improvements/upgrades at Hofstra ... for what it's worth. Ramalamadingdong 12:00:59 02/24/05 Thu

Once upon a time the Jets had to compete for practice time with the Mets when they both played at Shea. One time returning from a bad loss into La Guardia the coach looked out the window and saw a green field not too far from Shea. A deal was made and the Jets could practice there as long as the prisoners could watch when they weren't in lockdown... the land was on Riker's Island! Maybe we could do the same thing by painting a sign on the field that says: "Wellington, let the Giants practice here!". Doubt he flys into La Guardia, though. (NT) Ram '91 18:40:36 02/24/05 Thu

The Jets have made a significant contribution to the athletic facilities at Hofstra because it is their year-round home. The Giants train out at the Meadowlands during the season so with the exception of summer camp, they would have no reason to be involved at Fordham the rest of the year. By the way, in the late '60's they also practiced at Maritime College out in Throggs Neck while waiting for the baseball season to end. (NT) -- Ramadama, 19:31:13 02/24/05 Thu

Good point on the 'year round' home comment. (NT) -- Ramalamadingdong, 12:34:50 02/28/05 Mon