Do you people know how special we are?????

by woody32095 on May 5, 2010 10:08 PM EDT

We are one of thirty two cities in the world who can say WE ARE AN N.F.L CITY . We have the chance to on Sunday gather our friends and family and head out to the stadium to watch the best of the best play football. I worked at Win-Dixie in the Deli when Kevin O, A real good friend of mine told me that Jax got awarded an N.F.L team. I got go on the speaker and announcedto everyone in the store this incredibly great news.I remember the sight of Wayne Weaver getting off the plane to hundreds of people cheering him calling him Dream Weaver. My name is Carlos im 39 years old and im very proud to say im a JAGS fan.I have a blue collar job where like many of you i don't make allot of money.I have three kids, a mortgage, and allot of bills and i am proud to say that this year im choosing to loose some things to buy season tickets to support my team. Win or loose,good or bad I am and always will be a Jaguars fan. I know that if ( and I pray that it don't ) the Jags ever left I would be heart broken and allot of you people that whine about them would be too. I mean think about it not only would you be stealing an opportunity from yourself and every one else but you would also deprive your children and mine the opportunity to take there kids to go to the stadium and share in one of the greatest thing one could share with ones child. I also remember when the Colts couldnt beat there way out of wet paper bag now they are adored. The Cowboys, The Saints,The RedSkins all had shaky starts,,,Support your team THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS and keep Sunday special for many years to come

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Good post...

I feel your passion.

by Jaggernaut on May 5, 2010 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

Actually

We are one of thirty one cities (new York has the giants and jets), but I am with you!

by Slawsc on May 5, 2010 10:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

actually the play in New Jersy lol

by woody32095 on May 6, 2010 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions

You're preaching to the Choir

Shake and Bake

by theMAGICman on May 5, 2010 11:39 PM EDT reply actions

SEND THIS IN

to the times union as a letter to the editor. good stuff +1

by duvaljag on May 5, 2010 11:46 PM EDT reply actions

Very Good Post

Hey Carlos, good post. I might rag you bout the jags, but I believe in Loyalty to your team , rain or shine. I have always been a colts fan, I was born in indianapolis and spent 19 years of my life there. I have been a colts fan since they have been the Indianapolis Colts. Even when they stunk up the joint! I think its aesome that you stand behind your team. not only loyal to your team but also your state and city. Lets look at it in an economic sense. The fact you have an NFL team helps the economy of the city so much. It would hurt the city alot if they left! I am with Carlos, go out and support your team. If you ant go to the games, at least show your support and watch them on tv!

by sfoust0614 on May 6, 2010 8:34 AM EDT reply actions

glad to have you here

Sean
" If it ain't oxygen, you ain't breathin' right. " (Profound, eh?)

by cuffs007 on May 6, 2010 8:36 AM EDT reply actions

Amen Woody

by OGN on May 6, 2010 8:45 AM EDT reply actions

You are a true Jags fan

Vic would be very proud of you. Glad to see with all of the stuff you have going on that you can still buy tickets and watch the Jags!

by ajagsbeliever on May 6, 2010 9:21 AM EDT reply actions

rec rec rec rec rec

In Gene We Trust.

by MoveThoseChains on May 6, 2010 1:33 PM EDT reply actions

Just curious about this unwritten blog language

what does rec mean? I see it all the time rec or rec’d? I assume that means recieved and you agree with what the person before you wrote? does rec mean the same as +1?

by Slawsc on May 6, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Rec = Recommended..............

Below every article is a star that says “rec” next to it. You click the star if you would recommend the article be read by others. “+1” is just saying you are in agreement with a statement and you feel exactly the same.

frankDUBZ aka Frank Silba

"You have to stand for something, or you will fall for anything" - Me

by FRANKdubz on May 6, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Just bought season tickets....

it’s just for 2010 but I had been trying to make the move and get tickets but I had almost decided just to buy a couple of gameday tickets throughout the year. I think your passionate post on BCC was what pushed me to do it. With the payment plans they offer it made it real easy. Section 118 U……I think I’m going to order one of those old leather helmets they have witht the Jags colors and logo! Go Jags!

by Jaggernaut on May 6, 2010 3:09 PM EDT reply actions

Awesome........

Im in the same section Row G……………

frankDUBZ aka Frank Silba

"You have to stand for something, or you will fall for anything" - Me

by FRANKdubz on May 6, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions

North End Zone iz tha best!!!!!!!!!!!!!

frankDUBZ aka Frank Silba

"You have to stand for something, or you will fall for anything" - Me

by FRANKdubz on May 6, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Cool...

first preseason game I’m looking your way and yelling," FRANKdubz,whatup?!" You’re right, the North endzone rocks, I was there for the Morten Anderson miss and the destruction of the Dolphins in the playoffs which was Jimmy Johnson and Dan Marino last game.

by Jaggernaut on May 6, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

lol ill be listening for u BCC bretheren

frankDUBZ aka Frank Silba

"You have to stand for something, or you will fall for anything" - Me

by FRANKdubz on May 6, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Great post

Great post, and i share your passion my friend. I, too, hope the state of Florida won’ t have to lose the Jags before we appreciate what we have. I remember my 10th grade year of high school hearing the news that a new franchise had chosen Jacksonville as its’ new home.

I believe a few cities were in the running for it, but Jax won the sweepstakes, haha. I don’t remember the other cities in the hunt for the new franchise back in the early to mid 90’s, but if any of you guys do, fill me in. Would be a great little trivia piece, wouldn’t it?

by 78hustla Jag on May 8, 2010 5:54 AM EDT reply actions

The other cities were

Charlotte,NC – Carolina Panthers

St. Louis (Lost the Cards to AZ in 1987 just 5 years prior)
They were to be the Stallions (Colors blue and gold… and the logo was basically the"NEW" Broncos logo) They were so close to being approved that merchandise had been made for them. But the ownership group fell into problems. They have since stolen the Rams from LA.

Baltimore (Who had lost the Colts in 1984)
They were to be the Baltimore Bombers. Thier ownership group also had major problems. They have since stolen the Browns and renamed them the Ravens.

Jacksonville, FL – Our Jaguars

We were NOT supposed to get a team.. but were given a shot due to the success of the USFL Jacksonville Bulls (I BTW Would LOVE to have the Jags in USFL throwback Bulls jerseys just once :) But Jacksonville was initially turned down and had the initial ownership group breakdown after we were told we wouldn’t get a team. The NFL even waited for the Baltimore or St. Louis group to get their stuff together and instead of announcing the two teams, they announce the Panthers and waited. When the Baltimore and St. Louis group just couldnt get it together, they called Jacksonville and asked if they could still do it. Mr Weaver jumped into action got the group together and viola’ due to fact the two other groups couldn’t get it done.. we LUCKED out.. So unlike Baltimore, St. Louis, Houston or even Cleveland or L.A.. There is little to NO chance Jacksonville will get the opportunity to replace their team should we lose it.

The best we could hope for if we should lose the Jaguars would be an UFL expansion team, should the UFL be able to establish itself as a second tier developmental league for the NFL like the baseball does. Since we do have a tradition of getting teams like that:

WFL Jacksonville Sharks – 1974
WFL Jacksonville Express – 1975
USFL Jacksonville Bulls – 1984-1985

" In Gene We Trust "

by Charles Goin on May 8, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions