Lightning Storm Shortens Jets Practice
BY DAN MILLER

Jets Quarterback Chad Pennington unleashing a TD pass. He led the Green team to a 10-7 victory over the White team, led by opposing quarterback Kellen Clemens, who along with Pennington, is competing for the Jets' starting quarterback position. Photos Dan Miller/DMD Images

The Jets held a formal practice August 2 at Hofstra University's Shuart Stadium, named for the former president of Hofstra University, before a few hundred Jets fans in preparation of their first pre-season game on Thursday, August 7 in Cleveland. Security guards led fans from the stands with minutes to play in the first half after lightning lit up the sky.

The Green team was led by quarterback Chad Pennington and the White team was led by quarterback Kellen Clemens, both competing for the Jets' starting quarterback position. Both quarterbacks played well, with each tossing for a touchdown. The Green team led by Pennington won the contest 10-7 on a 45-yard field goal by place kicker Mike Nugent. Nugent missed a 48-yarder for the Green team that would have made the score 13-7.

Ben Graham punting for the Jets in their practice scrimmage. Graham hit an 86-yard punt from his end zone, one of the longest in his career.

On the defense, Justin Miller stood out with two interceptions in the game. Miller, who is in his fifth year with the Jets, is listed as a kick returner and corner back, but has seen action only as a corner back thus far this season.

While both quarterbacks have looked good in practice, Coach Erid Mangini would not commit himself as to who his starting quarterback will be against the Cleveland Browns in the team's first preseason game of the 2008 NFL campaign.