11/07 – Fans can vote now to select players for the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl presented by State Farm, the NFL's annual all-star game. Voting is available on NFL.com/probowl and on Web-enabled mobile phones by going to NFL.com. Balloting for the Pro Bowl will conclude at 12 noon EST on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The teams will be announced at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, on a special NFL Total Access Pro Bowl Selection Show on NFL Network. The Pro Bowl will be played at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Feb. 8 and televised by NBC. Fans who vote for Pro Bowl players will then be able to enter for a chance to win a trip to Hawaii to attend the game in the official Pro Bowl Sweepstakes presented by State Farm. The grand prize includes an all-expenses-paid, five-day, four-night trip for the winner and one guest to the Pro Bowl. In addition to air transportation, ground transportation, hotel accommodations and two game tickets, the winner and guest will receive two tickets to the Pro Bowl Tailgate Party, an exclusive State Farm "I'm There" opportunity, and will meet Howie Long, eight-time Pro Bowl selection and Pro Football Hall of Fame member. There is no purchase necessary to enter or win. Fans can see NFL.com for details and official rules. The AFC and NFC all-star squads are based on the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches. Each group's vote counts one-third toward determining the 43-man rosters that represent the American Conference and National Conference in the game. NFL players and coaches will cast their votes on Dec. 11-12. The NFL is the only sports league that combines voting by fans, coaches and players to determine its all-star teams and was the first professional sports league, in 1995, to offer online all-star voting. Quarterback Brett Favre, now with the Jets, QBs Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Tony Romo, and WR Randy Moss were the top five vote-getters last year. Vote Your Favorite Jets to the 2009 Pro Bowl Now!

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11/03 – Steven and Joann Baxter are raising two more Jets fans in their twins, 9-month-olds Sean and Christopher. For this season, anyway, Joann is limiting Sean and Christopher’s football experience to sporting the coolest, cutest Jets infant gear. “I wanted to take them out opening day, but my wife thought better of that,” said Steven. “I thought that would have been cool at 6 months old. Even if they just walked into the stadium and were there for kickoff, I would have thought that would have been good. But she overrode me on that.” But Joann was probably just being cautious. After all, Jets games are known to get little rowdy. “She goes out to all the games, too,” said Steven. “She’s a diehard Jet fan.” The proud parents are season ticket holders in Section 305 who tailgate in Lot B6. Steven has bled green for some time, having rooted for the team for the past 30 years. And as for Joann? “She’s a Jet fan through marriage,” said Steven. Steven wasn’t able to truly appreciate the Jets’ only championship season, as he was just a toddler then, but he has been a devoted fan since 12 years old. “I have good memories of going out to Shea Stadium when they were still playing out there,” he said. “I just remember that it was always cold and it always seemed like it was raining. It was always true football weather.” As for the ’08 Jets, Steven likes what he sees so far. “I’m enjoying it. It’s good,” he said. “I’ve got a good feeling.”

Baxters Ease Their Twin Sons into Jets Fandom

11/03 – Jets fans, A&P, Waldbaum's and Pathmark are here to feed your need for football, food and fun!  Check out this Tailgate Recipe to learn how to cook mouth-watering Italian garlic bread burgers and visit your local A&P, Waldbaum's and Pathmark for all your tailgating needs! Don't forget to check back next month for a new recipe from A&P, Waldbaum's and Pathmark, the Official Tailgate Headquarters of the New York Jets!     Italian Garlic Bread Burgers Ingredients 1½ lbs. Ground Beef 1 package (11.75 ounces) Frozen Mozzarella and Garlic Cheese Bread Salt and Pepper 4 Tomato Slices 12 Large Fresh Basil Leaves Cooking Instructions Heat bread according to package directions for grilling. Watch that the bread does not burn on bottom. Meanwhile, lightly shape ground beef into four ¾-inch-thick patties. Place patties on grill and fry over medium ash-covered coals. Grill uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes, to 160°F doneness, turning occasionally. Cut bread crosswise into four “buns.” Season burgers with salt and pepper as desired. Place burgers on buns. Top with tomato and basil. If mozzarella and garlic cheese bread is not available, substitute regular garlic bread. Two minutes before burgers are done, top each with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Jets fans, now that you have the ultimate tailgating recipe, we want to see you use it! Click below to submit your favorite tailgating photo and enter for a chance to win The Ultimate Game Experience, courtesy of A&P. One hundred lucky winners will receive tickets for two to a Jets VIP Tailgate Party and home game.  www.apfreshonline.com

Tailgate Recipe of the Month – November