It’s a Lack of Respect

by jagsrock on Jul 26, 2008 9:21 AM EDT Comment 5 comments

The Jacksonville Jaguars have had one of the best professional franchises of any sport over the past few years. This year it was ranked 9th out of 122 professional sports franchises by ESPN the magazine. Yet our team and our fans have to put up with the talk: too small a market, not elite yet, not enough pro bowl material....etc. And even ESPN and other networks wouldn’t give us air-time if our hair was on fire. I am here to ask,"Why?".

Over the past 3 years there have been 6 competitors in the Superbowl. The Jaguars have played 5 of those teams in that 3 year span, and soundly defeated 4 of them. The Giants brought the NFL’s leading rusher to town only to see him gain 27 yards and fall short of the Jags by16 points. Seattle lost by12. And Pittsburgh has lost to Jacksonville 4 times in that span.( and they are not even in our division) One of those victories was the 2nd highest rated cable broadcast ever. Oh and I must brag on Maurice Jones Drew and Fred Taylor for having 297 yards rushing on 24 carries against that years Superbowl Champion Colts defense in route to a 27 point victory.

But how is it that a team that has proven itself time and time again cannot seem to get the time of day from any sports media? It’s the Lombardi Trophy. It’s the rings. It’s 60 minutes of greatness that lasts a lifetime. We must take the respect that they will not give. On that stage, the Superbowl, we must take it from them. So, all you fans.... all you Jaguars....I hope you are hearing me when I say the Superbowl is there for the taking. How bad do you want it? Team, you are great enough, but are you hungry enough. Fans, are you dedicated enough to be there to cheer them on? Then now is the time. Do you believe?

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great writing!

That’s the way to put it exactly! I don’t buy into much of that “can’t get no respect” stuff because I think the team earned it on National TV last year with that win in PIT and that tough game against the then undifeated Pats. But you are absolutly right. NOW is the time to go ALL THE WAY! This team has been built perfectly by JDR. He has done his part in assembling and coaching, now it’s time for the PLAYERS TO PLAY!!! Tampa bound Jags, go and get it!

by jagsfanbrunell on Jul 26, 2008 9:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

appreciate it.

To be master of oneself and never waiver in ones resolve.
- Maximus Desimus Meridius

by jagsrock on Jul 26, 2008 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Respect is earned not taken

We can earn respect by stringing together several great years, and being consistent. One trip to the super bowl and then dieing off will still make us a footnote. To be great year in and year out, that’s where the respect comes from.

If I was a sportscaster I wouldn’t have given the Jags much time in the past either. You never knew which team you’d get. Whoop the Steelers one week, then flop in Houston the next… Winning games you’re supposed to, playing big in big games, and annual trips to the post season earn the respect of non-fans and the media.

I don’t understand your “no respect” rant though. We are getting plenty of respect this year after the 2007 season. One thing no Jags fan can say this year, is we get no respect. They’re calling us America’s team on Sirius for crying-out-loud. Time to show that the respect we’ve already been given, was well placed.

I am expecting deep into the post season, I BELIEVE in these Jags, I BELIEVE in these Coaches. GO JAGS!!!

by Pyrofish on Jul 26, 2008 11:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

just sayin'

I watch a heck of a lot of ESPN and NFL live but I sure don’t see any Jacksoville coverage and when I do it is Marshall Faulk saying we have ‘a ways to go.’ Crap, they talk about the Jets more than us.

To be master of oneself and never waiver in ones resolve.
- Maximus Desimus Meridius

by jagsrock on Jul 26, 2008 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yea but...

I agree about being consistent, but I think the Jags have been. Last year’s win in Pitt. (reg. season) was a great win. Two weeks later in Houston, was a “rest” game for the playoffs. They didn’t flop in Houston, they didn’t even start the heart and soul of the offense, FT or MJD. But, your right about being consistent week in and week out, year in and year out, but, you still have to earn that Championship title when all is said and done.

by jagsfanbrunell on Jul 26, 2008 12:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs