The Gridiron Club has chartered two planes for previous bowl games but could only fill one for the Pinstripe.

WSJ: Going to the Bronx��Not the Beach

To The Point News reported that President Obama is the first President to refuse to address the Gridiron Club since Grover Cleveland.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Though the Gridiron Club didn't arrive until the day before the game, the group plans to stay in the area until Jan. 1.

WSJ: Going to the Bronx��Not the Beach