Why Does a Jets Tailgate Grill Have a Chain of Command?

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What BBN said on air. The facts are in the original report: New York Post.

1. Hank LedgerThe Jets host the Browns this afternoon at MetLife Stadium in Week Five.

2. Hank LedgerLola Cruz is in the parking lot, which is where I'm told the real contest happens.

3. Lola CruzI'm standing in Lot K at MetLife, and behind me you can see about forty grills and one very organized perimeter. Kickoff is hours away.

4. Lola CruzThe smoke is already thick enough to need a permit.

5. Lola CruzI've covered ceasefires with less security. A man in a green jersey just told me I can't cross a line of folding chairs.

6. Lola CruzI'm speaking with him now. Sir, who holds this position?

7. Dennis BranniganDennis Brannigan, retired HVAC. I've held this spot since the Jets were good. Nobody touches the grill, ma'am. It's got a chain of command.

8. Hank LedgerWho's in command?

9. Dennis BranniganMy brother-in-law. He's late. We're in a crisis.

10. Lola CruzTwenty years in war zones and I've never seen morale this low over charcoal. Back to you, Hank.

11. Hank LedgerCasualty count?

12. Lola CruzEleven bratwursts. Two of them were mine.