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Family Divided Over Jets, Giants Xmas Eve Showdown
The Steinkopfs hope football game doesn't ruin their Christmas.
The Steinkopfs are in search of a Christmas miracle this Saturday. At least Suzanne is.
The mother of Erich, 16, and wife of Gene, 47, will be thrust into no-man's land when the Jets and Giants collide on Christmas Eve. Winner remains healthy in the playoff hunt. Loser gets an early Christmas present.
According to a Daily News story, Larry McShane wrote how there's a family rivalry in the West Islip home. You see Gene bleeds blue, while Erich's rooting interests are as green as the family Christmas tree:
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Erich, a big fan of Jets coach Rex Ryan, echoed his team’s loudmouthed leader: “I cannot wait. The Jets are gonna win, 27-20.”
Not so fast, says dad. His pick: Giants 17, Jets 10.
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“I’m a lifelong Giants fan,” said Gene, taking a break Tuesday from his steamfitting job. “My uncles, my father, everybody was a Giants fan.”
Meanwhile, Suzanne is in charge of keeping the peace. But don't think for a second she won't be tuning in.
"Oh I will definitely be watching, and wrapping gifts too!" she told Patch. "If the Jets lose then I will have to make sure that every gift on my sons Christmas list is wrapped. If the Giants lose then, well it's my husband so that's a no-brainer...a cold beer when he walks through the door."
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