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East Rutherford, NJ - With Hurricane Irene churning toward New York / New Jersey area this weekend, the New York Giants game "against the Jets on Saturday has been moved to 2:00 ET.
"We moved the start time is based on prediction, and to give everyone the opportunity to return home safely after the game," said Giants president John Mara. "It 'clear that many things to consider. Our players in a game Monday night, the staff of the stadium is to ensure the building post-match, and, above all, safety and welfare of the Giants and Jets fans. We felt that This is correct. "
The game was originally scheduled for 7 pm Giants kept a watchful eye on the forecast on Thursday and remained in contact with the NFL league office before the decision.
Giants coach Tom Coughlin said Thursday that it had been so busy preparing his team for the Jets, Rex Ryan, who had not paid enough attention to the weather.
Coughlin was asked whether the weather can affect the way he plays his starters. Coughlin plan is to play his first team for a half against the Jets, about 30-35 snaps.
"It affects what I do with the tickets?" Coughlin asked. "We'll see how bad it is."
Giants are no strangers to the climate influences their games. Last season the Giants won their game, Minnesota moved to Detroit later in the day on December 13, due to the snowstorm that hit the Twin Cities. Metrodome roof collapsed under the weight of nearly 17 cm of snow.
The NFL was delighted to have a showdown between the New York Giants and the Jets on Monday Night Football to celebrate the official opening of the New Meadowlands Stadium.
Surprisingly, the game was quite fun, even though it is preseason. A number of fascinating stories and questions can be raised as a result of this meeting of two of the Big Apple's most beloved franchises.
