The Passion Index: Why the Football Maras Still Reign Supreme!
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMoniglePublished On: Tue Nov 25 2025
Description: BT and Sal dive into a heated ranking of New York sports owners, judging them not just by success, but by passion versus pure business. Sal argues that John Mara is the most passionate, putting him at number one because he "bleeds blue" and is destroyed by losses. They place Steve Cohen (Mets) and Jon Ledecky (Islanders) high on the "passion" list, calling them hands-on and emotional. Conversely, they brand Hal Steinbrenner (Yankees) and James Dolan (Knicks/Rangers) as the "bottom-line bosses," prioritizing business over fanatical winning. Woody Johnson (Jets) is acknowledged for his passion and major facility investment, but his lack of a "know-how" strategy keeps him out of the top tier. The debate ultimately pits the caring owners against the calculating ones in a fiery New York sports hierarchy.
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