Jets crowd gathering for kickoff

Prior to this, the parking lot seemed fairly barren for most of the day. Just before kickoff there was a big influx of fans. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

The Fan Van’s Fully Stocked Bar

The Fan Van, which is owned by Captain Dave, shows up to both Giants and Jets games. Here it is at the Jets game with a fully stocked bar, ready to party. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

Jets Fans in Full Tailgating Mode

The later the day got, the more crowded the parking lot got. This photo was taken close to kickoff, when things were starting to get rowdy. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

Another View of the Fan Van

Here, we see Jets fans dancing on the Fan Van’s tables (this did not happen at the Giants tailgate). At one point, there were some Patriots fans dancing on the tables (at a Jets-Colts game, no less). I asked Captain Dave why he tolerated a Pats fan at his tailgate. He reminded me that it was a pretty, 20-something woman, and he had no problem with whomever she cheered for. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

A Full Spread of Grub

This is just a small sampling of the food that belonged to Jetman’s tailgate. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

Jetman’s Sound System

Every superhero needs a super computer. And Jetman’s sound system was uncomfortably loud. This picture cannot do it justice. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

Sign Outside of The Meadowlands

I took this picture while I was awaiting the sign to show the messaging reminding patrons not to swear too much. Seriously. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

Tom Madden’s “Mobile Man Cave”

This is Tom Madden’s first year with the Mobile Man Cave. It comes with an awning, big screen TV and a dart board. It felt like a portable pub! (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

Early Jets tailgaters at the Meadowlands

This row of tailgaters was one of the rowdiest collection of folks I saw at the tailgate. This was one of the few areas that was crowded from early on. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

Couch Outside the Winters Brother’s Bus

Sadly, I didn’t get to sit in it, but this couch was one of the main decorations outside of the bus owned by Jets tailgating legends Joe and Sean Winters. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

Winters Brothers’ Tailgate

Another view of the Winters Brothers’ tailgate. Fifty-six people attended this tailgate, making it their largest recorded tailgate to date. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

The Old Winters Brothers Bus

The huge bus in the previous picture is the “current” bus the Winters Brothers use. Pictured here is their second bus. This is what they took to the Bing National Championship. They feel confident that if they rolled up with their new bus, they’d take the trophy home. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

Winters Brothers History

Sean and Eileen Winters show me the family tailgating photo album. There were plenty of pictures of kids in the album who were full grown at this tailgate. That’s dedication. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

Inside the Winters Brothers Bus

There’s a large TV in the back, blocked by a few fans right now. But how unbelievably comfortable do those seats look? (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

The Winters Brothers: Regional Champions

The seal of victory for the Winters Brothers’ 2010 New York Regional Championship. Also pictured: my shoes! (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

Outside the Winters Brothers Bus

The tagline “Powered by Jets Fans” is not an exaggeration. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

A Good Motto to Live By

Sean Winters takes pride in his bus and his tailgates - so much so that these words were painted on the side of his bus. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

Notable Jets Autographs

The “Woody” in the bottom autograph is none other than Jets owner Woody Johnson. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)

Tailgaters Enjoying the Day

A virtual armada of buses full of passionate Jets fans ready to party. (Photo Credit: Brian Cullen)