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Jed York's joke at 49ers' expense draws few chuckles
http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_29460545/yorks-joke-at-49ers-expense-draws-few-chucklesYou can't have a press conference involving 49ers CEO Jed York without "a moment." And York delivered -- quite awkwardly -- as he addressed the readiness of Levi's Stadium and specifically the complex's oft-debated turf during Monday's official host committee welcome at San Francisco's Moscone Center.
York attempted to joke that the 49ers did NFL senior vice president of events Peter O'Reilly a big favor by not making it to the postseason, which allowed the league to begin field preparations a month in advance.
"Peter asked us if we could not make the playoffs this year to make sure the turf was as good as possible," York said with a grin. "I said, 'OK, if that's what we have to do, then we'll take that under advisement.' "
Not many laughs at that one, understandably.
York attempted to joke that the 49ers did NFL senior vice president of events Peter O'Reilly a big favor by not making it to the postseason, which allowed the league to begin field preparations a month in advance.
"Peter asked us if we could not make the playoffs this year to make sure the turf was as good as possible," York said with a grin. "I said, 'OK, if that's what we have to do, then we'll take that under advisement.' "
Not many laughs at that one, understandably.
Hardy har har, Dork. If (or rather, when) this football thing doesn't work out, I hear there are plenty of available dates at the Improv in downtown San Jose.
