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Maurice Jones-Drew Has Record Day

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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew set two records in the Jaguars 41-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, one personal record and one team record. With the four touchdowns Jones-Drew scored, it set a personal best for the star running back. Not only did he set a personal record with four touchdowns, but he also team a franchise record. Jones-Drew surpassed long-time running back Fred Taylor for the record for touchdowns.

Jones-Drew has now scored 73 touchdowns in his NFL career, which has spanned just 90 games. That means that Jones-Drew scores 0.81 touchdowns per game. In the press conference after the game, Jones-Drew made sure to thank his predecessor, whose record he broke. "He mentored me to be the player I am today," Jones-Drew said about Taylor. "For him to take time out of his career to work with me, it means a lot to me."

"Words can't really explain how excited I am to have a guy who taught me how to play this game the right way, how to take care of my body and do those things. I'm proud of the guys around me as well. They've been blocking their butts off for the last six years that I've been here. They deserve a lot of the credit as well," added Jones-Drew.

In a season that's been marred by disappointment, Jones-Drew has been a shining spot on the offense. He's displayed the never give up attitude that has endeared him so much to Jaguars fans.

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I really hope he takes the rushing title

He has been flat out amazing for the Jags all season and winning the title would be an amazing achievement for him as well as help weaken the pain all Jaguars fans are feeling after a disappointing season. He also deserves to be a Pro-Bowler and All-Pro.

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by kterr on Dec 12, 2011 11:46 AM EST reply actions  

not to nit-pick

but it actually means on average, MJD scored .81 touchdowns per game.
I assume he’s scored in fewer than 71 different games.

Section 442, RIP
"You think you know, but you don't know."

by unhipcat on Dec 12, 2011 12:02 PM EST reply actions  

You are correct, and that’s what I meant. Whoops.

Fixing.

by Alfie Crow on Dec 12, 2011 12:12 PM EST up reply actions  

nit-pick piggyback

It should be “whose record he broke”, not “who’s.” I never do this, but the mistake was repeated on SB Nation – Tampa page this morning with your story on MJD for OPOY. Making up for my criticism in 3…2…1…

Thanks for all you do.

by CheapSeat on Dec 12, 2011 12:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Hah. I pushed these out before I left the house so I just gave it a quick glance over. I’ll fix.

by Alfie Crow on Dec 12, 2011 1:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

this, and MJD's comments about wanting to go to UCLA

in order to establish something, as opposed to helping maintain it, are two good signs for the Jaguars. my point is that MJD wants to be the best back in Jags history, and he knows exactly whom he has to best in order to do that.

Section 442, RIP
"You think you know, but you don't know."

by unhipcat on Dec 12, 2011 12:05 PM EST reply actions  

MJD wants to be the best back in NFL history

Here’s to hoping he gets close enough to sniff it

by JohnnyBiceps on Dec 12, 2011 2:32 PM EST up reply actions  

For the past 20 minutes

I imaginined this organization in its current state sans MJD.

It was depressing…

by CheapSeat on Dec 12, 2011 12:26 PM EST reply actions  

we saw it last year...

The Indy game he was basically on one leg.

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by Joe Fisher on Dec 12, 2011 1:14 PM EST up reply actions  

I hope he wins the rushing title this year

because next year I hope they have found another running back that can also give some good carries. Whethers it Jennings or someone else, they need to make it a priority to get MJD some backup before the tires go out.

by JagSoldier on Dec 12, 2011 12:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

When did they abandon the pitch count?

Agreed. This should be his last shot at the rushing title.

by CheapSeat on Dec 12, 2011 2:35 PM EST up reply actions  

I think it was when they realized

he was fully over his injury from last year, and when they realized that Gabbert wasn’t going to be able to carry the team and when they realized Karim was no Jennings.

by Ewdtrey on Dec 12, 2011 4:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Or when he went in the office

and said “How am I supposed to win the rushing title on a pitch count?”

by CheapSeat on Dec 12, 2011 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

If MJD is not the AFC starter in the ProBowl...

It will be the biggest tragedy in the history of human events.

Fidelis Ad Mortem

by JPQ! on Dec 12, 2011 2:57 PM EST reply actions  

I was wondering, so I looked it up

TDs by active players (and year they came into the league).
LT, 162 (2001)
Tony Gonzales, 95 (1997)
Hines Ward, 86 (1998)
Antonio Gate, 75 (2003)
Ricky Williams, 74 (1999)
Maurice Jones-Drew, 73 (2006)

Section 442, RIP
"You think you know, but you don't know."

by unhipcat on Dec 12, 2011 4:40 PM EST reply actions  

Ricky Williams had 74 TDs????

Wow. I would not have thunk that.

Fidelis Ad Mortem

by JPQ! on Dec 12, 2011 5:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Keep in mind he's been in the league 6 more years than PH (not incl. his "retirement")

"Prepare yourself, you know it's a must, you've gotta have a friend in Jesus." -Norm Greenbaum

by VoiceOfBC on Dec 12, 2011 6:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Should pass all of those guys

except LT. But I wouldn’t put it past him. Hard to get that many TD’s when the league is going to 2 backs and passing more.

by Ewdtrey on Dec 12, 2011 6:08 PM EST up reply actions  

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