Thursday, September 8, 2011

Rex clarifies comment on Cowboys fans

Rex Ryan has had to clarify his statements from the day before many times during his two years as the New York Jets’ head coach. Thursday was no exception.

Wednesday during his press conference, Ryan was asked about his thoughts on Dallas Cowboys fans traveling well, to which he replied, “I don’t know why they’d be here. They’re coming into our stadium, it’s probably not recommended that you wear Cowboys stuff, I would think.”

Many interpreted the comment as a threat to opposing fans, though most people are aware by now that Rex’s competitive juices and pride sometimes (often) take over his mouth. Still, it was more fuel for members of the anti-Rex fraternity.

Thursday, he clarified that the safety of every fan is important and said he didn’t mean for it to come out as a threat. He said he just prefers the stadium full of Jets colors.

“We have such a fan base now that these tickets should be hard to get,” Ryan said.

He added that he doesn’t expect many Cowboys fans at the stadium because he doesn’t think Jets fans would sell their tickets to opposing fans.

“I don’t see our fans doing that,” Ryan said.