Five Questions with Mets VP of Media Relations Jay Horwitz

by Mike Farley on Dec 23, 2011 11:00 AM EST in Interviews

Yes, you read that correctly. Mets VP of Media Relations Jay Horwitz has been a New York Giants season ticket holder since 1963, which means he's seen a lot of the good and a lot of the bad over the years. We had the chance to ask Jay a few questions as we head into the big showdown with the Jets on Saturday:

Big Blue View: How long have you been a Giants fan, and what are your top two or three memories of them?

Jay Horwitz: I have been a Giants fans since 1956. I have had season tickets since 1963. Phil Simms' 22-25 against Denver in the Super Bowl; the Patriots' Super Bowl game; and YA Tittle throwing seven TD passes against the Redskins, I believe in the early 1960's.

BBV: How do you think the last two games of the season will play out?

JH: I think the Giants will rise up and beat both the Jets and the Cowboys, and get into the playoffs. Look for a big game for Eli.

BBV: Being an employee of the Mets for so many years, do you remember anything specifically about when the Jets played at Shea?

JH: I wasn't much of a Jets fans so I didn't pay much attention. I only remember they opened on the road a lot so they wouldn't conflict with us.

BBV: Do you think Eli Manning should receive MVP consideration this year and why or why not?

JH: Eli should certainly be considered for MVP Really, no one has been better in the fourth quarter. He has proven he is one of the Elite QB's in the league.

BBV: Prediction for the game this Saturday?

JH: Giants 31, Jets 24

I like that prediction. How about you guys?

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i felt

terrible about the patriots game, the first eagles game, and the cowboy game.

and i feel terrible about this game.

so…..

by section_112 on Dec 23, 2011 11:21 AM EST reply actions

We're dogs, we're on the road, it's a big game

we played poorly in the last game…Sounds like all keys to a Giants win.

by maraman on Dec 23, 2011 11:29 AM EST up reply actions

No Predictions

Just win the damn game.
Feel the cowboys game happened a decade ago.

by NYGFan777 on Dec 23, 2011 11:28 AM EST reply actions

Calling this a road game is a joke...

Yeah, we’ll hate seeing the green decor but beyond that bullshit..We’re playing in our house no matter what color they paint it…
And I found it rather coincidental that Horowitz predicted the same score I did 31-24..I based my thoughts on a couple of things..Sanchez is no match for Eli..and the Jets can’t cover all of our receivers..No way..I envision MM having a breakout game..They’ll be focussed on Nicks and Cruz..Also it would be nice to see some Barden action out there…If Fewell for once dials up the rush and rattles the shit out of Sanchez..I don’t see them scoring more than 17 points..

"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."

by Bobbiblue on Dec 23, 2011 11:42 AM EST reply actions

you know what's a joke?

calling this our house.. we have lost more embarassing games in that place then i care to remember

by section_112 on Dec 23, 2011 11:51 AM EST up reply actions

Yeah true

"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."

by Bobbiblue on Dec 23, 2011 12:01 PM EST up reply actions

bingo

by The Blood of Eli on Dec 23, 2011 12:04 PM EST up reply actions

Soooooo true!

by LoNJDTechnology on Dec 23, 2011 1:33 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

Every franchise has had embarassing games

it’s not endemic to just the Giants

Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.
-John Madden
The Ballard of Jake:
Stop→Slow→Truck→LEAP!
(Adapted from Raptor 22)

by Willgfass on Dec 23, 2011 5:47 PM EST up reply actions

I think the Giants win this one

They’re just the better team. If the Jets are smart they’ll follow the Redskins formula and run the ball 35 times… if they can do that they have a good shot. I’d hope the Giants stack up against the run, play relatively simple coverage and make Sanchez beat them through the air… if that happens how can you complain really? I don’t expect the Giants receivers to have another terrible day like they did last weekend. I hope they throw Barden a ball in the end zone, just to make sure I don’t freaking die before they actually try it once.

So, Giants win, Cowboys lose, setting us up for double f’ing must win heart attack situation next weekend. Because thats just how life is as a Giants fan.

I dont think I’m going to be able to watch as I’ll be away at the in laws, so my comments next week are sure to be double mis-informed and ridiculous… just to give you guys something to look forward to.

by Oppenheimer919 on Dec 23, 2011 11:59 AM EST reply actions

If the Jets are smart

you’re giving them a lot of credit

by maraman on Dec 23, 2011 12:30 PM EST up reply actions

I think i'd rather...

get my sisters opinion of the outcome of this game than some Media Relations guy for the Mets, who happens to be a Giants fan….

i mean who’s next? the Yankees VP of Media Relations. Knicks? Rangers?

OR if we’re really going for an honest and unbiased response..how bout Pat Hanlon?

Fire Fewell

by andiamo708 on Dec 23, 2011 12:00 PM EST reply actions

The Yankees Assistant to the Travelilng Secretary

"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next."

by Larry Soprano on Dec 23, 2011 12:02 PM EST up reply actions

This could get funny..

How about Hillary Clinton
Pee Wee Herman
Elton John
Barney Frank
Oprah Blimpfrey
Doctor Phil
Kim Jong um…(that’s a good one, Ummmmm?)
Nancy Pelosi
Interviews with the On wall street losers
Rex Ryans wife
The winner of the sit with Johnson contest
My dog Deisel Dick
………………………………………………….Me

"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."

by Bobbiblue on Dec 23, 2011 12:17 PM EST up reply actions

My Mail Man

Skip Bayless
the ConEd guy working across the street
that Octopus that was predicting World Cup games
Stevie Wonder

Fire Fewell

by andiamo708 on Dec 23, 2011 12:24 PM EST up reply actions

Oprah Blimpfrey

LOL

Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants

by The Always Well Dressed... on Dec 23, 2011 12:25 PM EST up reply actions

Geez, Andiamo

Just a little something off-beat that Mike came across in some of his other work. Do we have to be so bitter?

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by Ed Valentine on Dec 23, 2011 12:03 PM EST up reply actions

I was actually surprised that Horowitz was a Giants fan..Normally Mets fans are Jets fans..

So that was a nice tid-bit from Mike..

"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."

by Bobbiblue on Dec 23, 2011 12:07 PM EST up reply actions

for the record...

my sister knows her football and she’s not a Giants or Jets fan.

but I hear what your saying.

Fire Fewell

by andiamo708 on Dec 23, 2011 12:22 PM EST up reply actions

to be fair

i kinda know Jay through work and he’s a good guy. real quiet, but has a good sports head on his shoulders. and he’s been with the Mets since forever, so he’s not just some media relations guy, he’s well known in MLB circles.

Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
The Big Boy Cometh....Team Jacobs
Marines say Oorah; BBVer's say SUAMBP! say it with me - Suuaahmbp!!!!

by wilddre22 on Dec 23, 2011 12:31 PM EST up reply actions

i've already acknowledged that Ed makes a valid point

but in fairness…. the guy is a die hard giants fan, predicting a Giants Victory. and the whole “who owns NY” stuff IMO has been over done to death.

but whatever. it’s almost christmas weekend so i’ll take a chill pill and buy into the propoganda. Hell maybe the owners can actually fill the stadium w/ all the talk that’s been taking place….ultimately that is their goal. Winning games is just a plus really.

Fire Fewell

by andiamo708 on Dec 23, 2011 12:43 PM EST up reply actions

not like the mets employees ever do real work anyway

by The Blood of Eli on Dec 23, 2011 12:05 PM EST up reply actions

I'm just surprised a Met fan predicted a win

usually they’re all debbie downers and treat the Giants like they’re a fail of an organization like the Messt.

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Dec 23, 2011 1:02 PM EST up reply actions

HA!

You better watch your back, bro! You are on Hanlon’s radar now.

nywins42 needs a new screen name - "nywins46" sounds great!

Just ordered FatHeads for all available Giants. Now I have something to aim at when punching holes in my wall.

by nywins42 on Dec 23, 2011 2:39 PM EST up reply actions

we're really f#cked now

I prediction of a win by a Met employee

Please get Phil Simms in the Hall of Fame

by The Curse on Dec 23, 2011 12:26 PM EST reply actions

Hahahaha!!!

"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."

by Bobbiblue on Dec 23, 2011 12:28 PM EST up reply actions

What this is gonna come down to is if David Baas plays

He’s healthy now, and we all know how Coughlin doesn’t like guys losing their job due to injury. Boothe has been great at C, much better then Baas.

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Dec 23, 2011 12:53 PM EST reply actions

Glad you brought this up

This coaching staff is so blind and stubborn it is astounding. It is clear to most smart football people that the GIants O line has been signifcantly inproved in run blocking since Boothe and Petrus were both in the lineup. Boothe has done fine with the snaps, there is absolutely NO Reason whatsoever the O line should go back to the way it was when the Run game STUNK!

by BLUEYOU on Dec 23, 2011 12:58 PM EST up reply actions