Board member Sophfronia Scott discusses issues with interested passersby, while collecting several hundred signatures in support.

Setting up the tables, WestSideStadium.org members Tom McMorrow and Sophfronia Scott weren't sure what to expect. They knew going in that there are many potential supporters of the stadium who have had no place to go before to express their support. But they also knew that there are many west siders who do oppose the stadium. And that is, indeed, the way the day played out. Supporters of the stadium were surprised, and happy to see the stand. "You mean, you guys are out here in SUPPORT of the stadium? Where do I sign?" was a common refrain. Ms. Scott and Mr. McMorrow, along with fellow founding members Dan Elman, Patrick Centolanzi, Joan Lowel and Tom McMorrow, Sr (The Wise Old Egg) collected several hundred signatures in support, bringing many new members into the fold. The passing opposition was for the most part good-natured, with some being skeptical (we are, after all, New Yorkers) but still interested in hearing the pros and cons.

Perhaps the biggest surprise of the day was the appearance of Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets. He walked over and signed the petition in support, then continued on his way. It was reported to us that Mr. Johnson then stopped at a booth manned by the opposition, and discussed the issues at length with those manning the booth.

WestSideStadium.org will be back again at the food festival tomorrow, so if you are in the area, stop on by.

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