The San Jose MERCURY NEWS and EAST BAY TIMES in an editorial stated that it "boggles the mind" that California Gov. Gavin Newsom "would think about opening pro sports stadiums and amusement parks." But that is "what the new state guidelines" announced last week allow. Therefore, 49ers President Al Guido makes a legitimate point when he asks Santa Clara county to "meet and discuss what the protocols would be for a safe opening" of Levi's Sadium, including "how many people could attend in a safe manner." Guido acknowledges that "allowing 14,000 fans into the stadium for games is unrealistic, but in a outdoor stadium with 60,000 seats, he makes a compelling argument that a total of 500 family and friends could likely be safely accommodated" (San Jose MERCURY NEWS, 10/25).
LOOKS FAMILIAR: In N.Y., Mike Lupica wrote Jets Owner Woody Johnson has become Jets fans' version of Knicks Owner James Dolan, as "over the last 10 years he has, in every possible way, watched the Jets turn into the Knicks." Still, there is "going to be no intervention" by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and "nobody is going to convince Johnson to sell the team" (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 10/25).
