The NFL has found a compromise solution to the spat between the New York Giants and New York Jets over who should open the new stadium the teams will share.
From the NFL:
The New York Jets and New York Giants both will play at home in their new Meadowlands Stadium on the opening weekend of the 2010 regular season, the NFL announced today.
The Giants will play on Sunday afternoon, September 12, and the Jets will play in the first nationally televised Monday Night Football game of the season on September 13. The NFL is completing the final stages of the 2010 schedule. The opponents for the Jets and Giants Kickoff Weekend home openers will be announced soon.
In addition, the NFL announced that the Jets will host the first NFL game at the new stadium during the preseason in August.
Under the NFL Constitution and By-Laws, the commissioner is responsible for determining the playing schedule.
"After extensive discussions with both teams, we have come up with what we believe is a unique approach for celebrating the opening of the new Meadowlands Stadium," said Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Interesting. This whole stadium sharing thing is a nuisance. Your thoughts?