Who is Joe Ruback? An interview with NY Giants super fan License Plate Guy.

New York Giants fan Joe Ruback wears license plates around his neck in support of the Giants. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
New York Giants fan Joe Ruback wears license plates around his neck in support of the Giants. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) /
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New York Giants fan Joe Ruback cheers. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
New York Giants fan Joe Ruback cheers. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) /

GMEN HQ: What was it like Week 1 watching the NY Giants on TV? How different did it feel?

LPG:  I’ll tell you, man. It was definitely weird.

I enjoyed it actually. I was mad in the beginning. But, you know, I haven’t seen a replay or anything like that in 20 years. So it was weird. I had the luxury of seeing a block or the pass was uncatchable or something like that.

I actually enjoyed it. I had a bunch of friends and family over, so I made a party out of it. I’m still trying to get a grasp as to not going to every single game this year. I’ve been to all the away games except LA. So wherever the stadium is allowing fans, I’m going.

I’ll take an asterisk for this year while everybody else gets an asterisk!

GMEN HQ: Do you still feel the same way now in Week 9 that you felt in Week 1?

LPG: That’s a good question.

Yeah, I do. I still wish I was there.

I’ll give an example. Look at this the last game, a playoff must-win versus the ugly, hated Eagles. Yeah, we can’t beat them. We’ve lost eight straight, four years’ worth. I wanted to be there and we won!

I want to be screaming my head off on Sundays and I’m not going to be there. And that sucks. But you know, I do enjoy watching some on TV. This year, it looks like I’m going to probably make half the games and that’s cool. And so, I still feel the same way. I’m angry and I’m happy at the same time.