Haven't we essentially sucked since we left Albany?

Probably. During the early Coughlin years there was nothing more I looked forward to than sitting down and watching the Giants play on Sundays.

Now? Woof. I hate everything that this team does lol the newer stadium, the recent head coaches, the players, the endless excuses, the ridiculous amount of games that could have been won, Evan Engram. Etc.

did anyone else hear those rumors that Marty dabbled in voodoo curses several years back? maybe the team needs an exorcism instead of better players.

It's one thing to miss going to training camp in Albany with your family and quite another to suggest that it "could be a factor" in their losing record.

while at the same time they're in a shitty stadium for fans, and have a team that sucks for fans.

Giants Stadium had a personality, Albany had a personality. The team was never as bad for as long in Giants Stadium as it is now. Its not bad juju but its Mara making shitty decision after shitty decision after shitty decision.

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while at the same time they're in a shitty stadium for fans, and have a team that sucks for fans. Giants Stadium had a personality, Albany had a personality. The team was never as bad for as long in Giants Stadium as it is now. Its not bad juju but its Mara making shitty decision after shitty decision after shitty decision.

Good summary ... I loved Giants stadium and have good memories of Albany as well. When my son was about 12, we had a great 3 days at camp, Cooperstown, Lake George and our first experience at Saratoga.
Getting in bed with the Jests on the new stadium was a huge mistake.

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So its possibly to have on site camp and a shitty stadium and win. Interesting enough though we are better on the road.

Fwiw The first class parking situation at metlife makes me puke the most.

me and my brother use to catch the bus out there...I never forget being on the sideline behind the bench looking at Spider Lockhart who looked drunk with red eyes..I was 12

coincidence nevertheless true more or less

Being from Connecticut during the glory years training camp at Fairfield University was why the team was so great. While they are switching camps they should play the regular season at Yankee Stadium too.

Connecticut fans get no respect. It’s all either New York or New Jersey now.

how they managed to screw up a $1.8bn stadium. I never truly understood how terrible the entire Metlife experience until my friends and I started going to an away game each year. I remember Seattle being able watch all the 1pm games at a strip of bars next to the stadium, then stroll in 30 min before kickoff.

While we are at it, let's mention another small annoyance. The post game show sucks too. It seems like it's run by a bunch of communications interns. Of course if the team were winning everything seems to suck.

Since sharing a stadium with the J-E-T-S *3.

I meant camp at Fairfeld Ct....

is a magical place. *grin*

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but after the new CBA was signed, things changed. Especially now with Covid.

There's no way you could get approval for those sorts of crowds in the NorthEast, or have things like "Autograph Alley", for one. Close contact (talking to players next to the fence, or shaking Ike Hillard's hand) have been outlawed. Two a days are just about extinct, contact is limited.

The cut down in the length of camp and total practices open to the public just make it impractical to go to UA, Fairfield, or any other outside facility. You're dragging your whole organization for just a few days, and tying up fields that the host school uses?

It's a shame, because it really was magical when it was in Albany...you got closer to the players and staff than you ever would at Giants Stadium/Metlife. Sadly, that world fell apart after 9/11, and was scattered after the CBA was signed and Covid hit. There is no going back.

For those of you who were there, treasure the memories and tell the stories; it's truly the next best thing to being there!