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Just to clarify this was a trip to a "Baptist" church not a "Catholic" church which some comments seem to insinuate that these baptistisms where to become Catholic. Sorry, but I'm a little sensitive to this issue, especially since the all the child molestation cases were grouped into a "Catholic" issue, when most were NOT Catholic (but we were blamed for all of them--some were, regrettably ours, but most were not). Just remember, right wing religious fanatical does not mean Catholic (actually, rarely does, but I digress).
posted by jagsnumberone at 11:14 PM on September 28
Debo, it's exactly as you stated. Your stadium is smaller in capacity (even with our covered seats). I, no doubt, think the Steelers would sell even more tickets if the stadium was bigger--your fanbase is great. I was just showing how this writer and others see what they want to see.
posted by jagsnumberone at 10:54 AM on September 23
I am an original season ticket holder, and remember very fondly where I was when the franchise was awarded to Jacksonville. I've since moved to Ohio (family and job) but kept my season tickets eventhough it's tough for me to make any games (I usually give them away to friends in the area). I kept them because I feel that I can afford them and it's four more tickets that are going to be sold for each game. It saddens me terribly the national media's spotlight on us in such a negative fashion. Though, it's hard to agrue about what happened on opening weekend there is a lot of inaccurate facts out there.
First, the covering of the seats. The remodel of the Gator Bowl was just too big for the city (they left it that size for special events such as the Super Bowl-which we already knew we were getting, and the Georgia-Florida game). The actual capacity of 66+ puts it dead center in the middle of all NFL stadiums regardless of market size. The covering of those seats only made us a normal size stadium not some puny sized one that some think it did.
Second, with the exception of opening day this year, the Jaguars have sold well. On Big Cat Country (a Jags blog) it was shown that the Jaguars actually finished in the top 10 of ticket sales last year and in the top 10 averaged over the last 5 years. We even outsold the Steelers!!! Yet (and rightfully so, since the Steelers have some of the most loyal fans around) you don't hear people clamoring for the Steelers to move to LA. In per person sales only the Packers draw better, but that doesn't make good copy.
Third, the blackouts. Yeah, this year is going to be tough, but it is for a lot of teams. 12 teams are going to have multiple blackouts, yet only Jacksonville gets mentioned. The local franchise here (the Bungels) just had their consecutive sell out streak end and would have been blacked out for their opener if not for some local businesses buying up the last several thousand tickets and giving them away to military personnel.
In conclusion, national media, football is not dead in Jacksonville, not even on life support, and 10 years from now you'll be doing stories about how Green Bay and Jacksonville are the two most successful franchises in football eventhough they are both small markets, while cities with 5 to 10 times their size struggle (at least I hope--I'm way too committed as is many to not go down without a fight/lol)
posted by jagsnumberone at 11:15 PM on September 22
great story. I'm very impressed with the Atlanta organization, and how well they handled this. They've been through a lot there, but yet, Mr. Blank has continued to be a great leader. I'm not a Falcons fan, but I'm fast becoming one (except when they play my Jaguars, of course/lol).
Being an organ donor is one of the greatest gifts you can give. There was a story in our local paper yesterday about the pro golfer who received a heart transplant and got to meet the family of the donor. These type of stories never get old, and always bring a little h2o to the eyes, if you know what I mean. To be able to save lives out of tragedy, at the worst moment of your life, to think of others, is just incredible. These stories should be on the front page everyday, not the Stallworth type of stories.
posted by jagsnumberone at 12:56 AM on June 22
First off, congrats Pens, a job well done. The playoffs this year were epic, eventhough my Isles missed them ... again, and my new fav the blue jackets, bj's for short, didnt suck this year. Now more than ever, we need to get rid of Bettman. He's, by far, the worst commissioner in all of sports, and is keeping hockey as a niche sport instead of the major sport it should be. The game itself, is as good as it's ever been (play wise) and a good commissioner could take the game to new heights, if we could just get one.
posted by jagsnumberone at 02:49 AM on June 13
First, let me state that I hate the crimson poop (as a Georgia Bulldawg fan) and Nick "where will I be coaching next year" Saban. But, I feel that this punishment is excessive. The players did not directly reap the additional benefits, but in fact, non student-athletes did. They may have done it with the wrongful help of student-athletes, but the benefits were not received by those student-athletes. Yeah, I know it may only be semantics, but when dealing with the stupid NCAA people, I will always err on the side of the employee, ummm, I mean student-athlete/lol.
posted by jagsnumberone at 12:41 AM on June 12
After the sac fly, Pujols was heard saying, "bring out your dead, bring out your dead" and was asked when entering the dugout what his favorite color was. Which caught me off guard since everyone knows it's blue, no green, ahhhhhhh/lol.
posted by jagsnumberone at 05:02 PM on June 10
I wish I was a fan of the Nuggets or Lakers, then I could say that both events are "smackdowns"--LOL but I digress.
posted by jagsnumberone at 07:10 PM on May 19
Did anyone else notice that when he said there was a history of heart disease in his family(why he had to be careful) one of the members he mentioned was his step-dad (he also mentioned his brother). Really, Roger? I didn't know that by your mom marrying someone, that meant you have his medical history now too. How about any brother-in-laws, girlfriends dad's, etc? Because you know heart disease is contagious. 10 years ago, I was a big fan of Clemens, now, he's just a big buffoon. Enjoy waiting every year to have your name called for the HOF, Roger, because it will be quite a while before you get in.
posted by jagsnumberone at 02:14 PM on May 12
Actually, I think this is Balsillie's way of circumventing the Board of Governours. He states that his buying of the franchise is strictly with the premiss that he be allowed to move the franchise. If the bankruptcy courts say that is fine with them to settle the debts, then there will be legal precedent. The question is whether the NHL can stop the courts from saying this is ok. Every major sport will be watching this case, and pulling for the NHL to win because of what it could mean for their league as well. In this economy there are a lot of teams not fairing well, and this would give an "out" to a lot owners who can't sell their franchise because of things like long leases and leagues that wont allow them to move by making them more desirable for someone to purchase (since that baggage would not be there).
posted by jagsnumberone at 02:09 PM on May 07
Though I think Bettman is the worst commissioner in the history of American sports. I think allowing this move without the Board of Governours approval (which is what they are trying to do here) is very very bad for sports and would set a bad precident. If the courts allow it, it would open up Pandora's box and would make every franchise one bid away from being moved (I can see someone like Marc Cuban "taking" any franchise he deems he wants and move it to wherever he wants without ramifications to the teams already in those areas--see Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres in this case.)The whole of the league must superside that of one franchise, since it would effect all of them and not just the ones nearby (think of things like tv money, re-alignment would be needed, etc, then when the next franchise moves do it all over again, then again, etc)
posted by jagsnumberone at 10:29 PM on May 06
then they could have dunkin donuts as a sponsor.
posted by jagsnumberone at 12:15 AM on April 27
I thought this was a hit and run (the mini van is in the pics as well)?
Obviously, our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the lost ones.
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posted by jagsnumberone at 12:49 PM on April 09
As a Reds fan, I was sooooo happy to see him sign elsewhere. The last couple of days it looked like he might come here, since him and Dusty are friends. With our young ball club we don't need a cancer like him in our clubhouse. Our arrow is pointing upward, and even if we dont contend this year we are closer now then we have been for awhile with all the young talent we've been accumalating. So Mets, have fun with with Sheff, and his great team first attitude.
posted by jagsnumberone at 01:53 AM on April 04
High School Coach Takes Players to Baptist Revival
note to sandskater: my comments were not in any way against or for this "class" trip, but rather pointing out that it was a Baptist church not Catholic church--that's all nothing more nothing less.