Although I have not had the opportunity to watch as much of the NFL Combine as I would have liked, I'm catching up rapidly. The one thing that is annoying me greatly is this whole Cam Newton thing. I mean really. http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_uf/2008/11/backup-qb-camer.html
If you read the article above you will realize, he has issues. Not to mention the $200,000 question at Auburn. One of the commentators on NFL Network "if an owner can't trust someone when they are broke, he can't trust him with his millions." Cam Newton also has an annoying swagger. What it says to me is "I think I'm better than ANYone else." " I put the I in TEAM." "I have the Jamarcus Russell-soon-to-be-unemployable look about me and I'm gonna fool all these people." You don't fool me and I'm not buying it.
On the other hand, Julio Jones is looking good. As is Stephen Paea. He had a great weight lift!! I would love to have him on the Jaguars Defense!!
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
The fan
I am a Jaguars fan. Admittedly, I became a casual fan around 2003. I grew up in Jacksonville and always heard about the talk about getting a NFL team. I didn't really understand at that age what that meant. I just knew it would mean more football. So, that was OK. I left Jacksonville in 1991 for an Atlanta suburb. Where I quickly became a Braves fan and remained a Seminoles fan. Atlanta Falcons are a large market team. You do not spot them Marietta or Kennesaw. They did not appeal to me.
I had been to a Jaguars game in 1998. I could not believe what I saw. Jaguar Airbrushed Lexuses. Seriously? Every other car in Jacksonville was Teal. I thought " these people are nuts!!!!"
I returned to Jacksonville in 2003. Upon my return, someone gave me 2 tickets to the Tennessee Titans game (i think). We picked up the tickets from some one's home off Alta Drive at 1130. To which my husband said, "we'll never make it in time". This is Jacksonville not Atlanta. We made it with plenty of time to spare. We sat in the North End Zone. It was a cool breezy turned warm day. The thing I remember most: Jaxson De Ville carrying a tire on a stick because we had held Tennessee most of the game until they finally scored late and Jaxson had to put the tire and stick away. The next year I went to a another game with my friend Kimbo. I was introduced to "paws" and "Jaguarheads". I thought it was cool. When season ticket time came around in 2005, I got my husband season tickets to the Jaguars for HIS birthday. Little did I know at the time that I would be the one who valued them the most.
I began going to the games and sitting in "MY SEATS". I began as someone watching a football game. That would only be for a short time. Somehow the child side of me decided I must have 2 Paws. One for each hand. And my Husband sometime during the season got me a treat which he was proud to present: a Jaguarhead. I also ended up with a Jaxson De Ville Jersey 4 sizes too big. I was all in. I renewed for the next year and the next and the next and on and on.
No I don't paint my face.
No I don't paint my body.
No I don't have an alluring body with which the camera can't shoot enough of repeatedly.
No I don't let my boobs hang out.
No I don't spend 4 hrs. on my hair and make-up.
No I don't sit in Club or in a Box. (only recently at Florida-Georgia did I realize Club seats are cushioned).
No I don't know someone on the field.
No I don't get drunk.
No I don't care for the t-shirt cannon. Only so I don't get hit in the face with one.
No I am not a since season 1 fan.
No I do not boo the players.That's not classy.
I had been to a Jaguars game in 1998. I could not believe what I saw. Jaguar Airbrushed Lexuses. Seriously? Every other car in Jacksonville was Teal. I thought " these people are nuts!!!!"
I returned to Jacksonville in 2003. Upon my return, someone gave me 2 tickets to the Tennessee Titans game (i think). We picked up the tickets from some one's home off Alta Drive at 1130. To which my husband said, "we'll never make it in time". This is Jacksonville not Atlanta. We made it with plenty of time to spare. We sat in the North End Zone. It was a cool breezy turned warm day. The thing I remember most: Jaxson De Ville carrying a tire on a stick because we had held Tennessee most of the game until they finally scored late and Jaxson had to put the tire and stick away. The next year I went to a another game with my friend Kimbo. I was introduced to "paws" and "Jaguarheads". I thought it was cool. When season ticket time came around in 2005, I got my husband season tickets to the Jaguars for HIS birthday. Little did I know at the time that I would be the one who valued them the most.
I began going to the games and sitting in "MY SEATS". I began as someone watching a football game. That would only be for a short time. Somehow the child side of me decided I must have 2 Paws. One for each hand. And my Husband sometime during the season got me a treat which he was proud to present: a Jaguarhead. I also ended up with a Jaxson De Ville Jersey 4 sizes too big. I was all in. I renewed for the next year and the next and the next and on and on.
No I don't paint my face.
No I don't paint my body.
No I don't have an alluring body with which the camera can't shoot enough of repeatedly.
No I don't let my boobs hang out.
No I don't spend 4 hrs. on my hair and make-up.
No I don't sit in Club or in a Box. (only recently at Florida-Georgia did I realize Club seats are cushioned).
No I don't know someone on the field.
No I don't get drunk.
No I don't care for the t-shirt cannon. Only so I don't get hit in the face with one.
No I am not a since season 1 fan.
No I do not boo the players.That's not classy.
Yes I am always at the game with 2 Paws.
Yes I will stand in the breezeway so I don't stroke out on the hottest game of the year.
Yes I am drenched in sunblock so I won't burn.
Yes I always wear something blatantly Jaguar. Not Jaguar print. JAGUAR.
Yes when it is cold I am wearing the Jaguarhead.
Yes people look at me funny with 2 Paws and a Jaguarhead.
Yes I don't like to take potty breaks and get food.
Yes I did once say I'd rather lose every game with Garrard than win every game with Leftwich.
Yes I coined the phrase "move Slow-wich, get out the way".
Yes I was sad to see Fred Taylor go even though he played for the GATORS.
Yes I defend the Jaguars on what seems to be a daily basis to all the Doubting Thomases.
Yes I believe the players give a little extra with a full stadium. Immaculate Deflection. Scobee for 59 yards.
Yes I am proud to say I was there for those games.
Yes I find a way to make the season ticket economically feasible for myself.
Yes I chant "move those chains' and the extra chorus that my seatmates taught me.
Yes that's me dressed in Jaguar paraphernalia with 2 Paws jumping up and down on the Jumbotron.
Yes most of the time all you can see are 2 Paws jumping up and down.
Yes I read "Ask Vic' and now "The O-Zone" everyday.
Yes I have 2 sets of Paws. Retro and Regular.
Yes I have on occasion forgotten my Paws.
Yes I bought another pair IMMEDIATELY.
Yes I have labored under the delusion that GAME MINUS PAWS= LOSING GAME.
Yes my heart rate slows down and I am able to relax better with 60,000 of my closest friends screaming for my Jaguars.
I might be sweaty and nasty from the Florida heat, but I bring everything I have and give everything I've got on Gameday. Did I mention I'm a bigger fan than my husband?
Friday, February 11, 2011
Rich's Idea
My brother Rich is incredibly innovative. Not in the gadgety way. Most people are thinking about right now or maybe even tomorrow. Rich is thinking about 3 months and 3 years from now.
Rewind to last Wednesday. I open my email to find a Bleacher Report that says a Seminole player was arrested for a non-moving violation and driving with a suspended license. From what I read these players eat live and breath together and the coaches are guiding them. My brother says "You're telling me there is no fail safe to let you know when one of your players has a suspended license? They should have something that sends out an alert or something" Players have special tutors (that was a disaster several years ago), special dorms, special eating arrangements, but there is no alarm that goes off when one has a driver's license issue? You've been in these kids homes recruiting them and you promise to take care of their son but you don't know about their "records". I say they hire somebody to comb records and make reasonably sure you are educated in these kids backgrounds. Do you know what Bill "the Tuna" Parcells says about Lawrence Taylor? He made Lawrence a better player but failed at making him a greater man. Well, it starts in college. Perhaps there is some sort of NCAA rule against it. I don't know. But what I do know is that FSU and UF (and from what I hear Penn State, those guys really love to be "detained") could use some brainstorming on the idea. Credit goes to Rich.
Rewind to last Wednesday. I open my email to find a Bleacher Report that says a Seminole player was arrested for a non-moving violation and driving with a suspended license. From what I read these players eat live and breath together and the coaches are guiding them. My brother says "You're telling me there is no fail safe to let you know when one of your players has a suspended license? They should have something that sends out an alert or something" Players have special tutors (that was a disaster several years ago), special dorms, special eating arrangements, but there is no alarm that goes off when one has a driver's license issue? You've been in these kids homes recruiting them and you promise to take care of their son but you don't know about their "records". I say they hire somebody to comb records and make reasonably sure you are educated in these kids backgrounds. Do you know what Bill "the Tuna" Parcells says about Lawrence Taylor? He made Lawrence a better player but failed at making him a greater man. Well, it starts in college. Perhaps there is some sort of NCAA rule against it. I don't know. But what I do know is that FSU and UF (and from what I hear Penn State, those guys really love to be "detained") could use some brainstorming on the idea. Credit goes to Rich.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Super Bowl Leftovers
So, it's time to weigh in on the last game of football for awhile.
Ben Roethlisberger, let me introduce you to KARMA. You and Tiger Woods should be roommates. Oh, you might want to save those late night booze induced karaoke sessions to a minimum during Super Bowl week and save that for Disney World. Oh yeah. You aren't going to Disney World because you have no self control.
Lawrence Timmons, I'm really sorry I rooted against you in the Super Bowl.
Maurkice Pouncey, we all knew you weren't playing in the Super Bowl and we all knew the Steelers could not win without you.
Byron Leftwich, still just 1 Super Bowl ring. We saw you in the Locker Room with Ben trying to act like y'all are old buddies. Seriously.
Aaron Rodgers, I love you because your dad is a Chiropractor.
Clay Matthews, you still need to cut your hair.
Jordy Nelson, thanks for getting rid of the "dropsy's".
Saturday Morning, I went down to the local Barnes & Noble and met Ryan Sprague. He was on the FSU National Championship team in 1999. He wrote a book called "Grateful". He was nice and signed my book. He also noticed my 2003 Rivalry Week Florida vs. Florida State hat. It's my favorite hat. I really like the book so far.
Already gearing up for the NFL combine!! (Go Ponder, GO!!!)
Ben Roethlisberger, let me introduce you to KARMA. You and Tiger Woods should be roommates. Oh, you might want to save those late night booze induced karaoke sessions to a minimum during Super Bowl week and save that for Disney World. Oh yeah. You aren't going to Disney World because you have no self control.
Lawrence Timmons, I'm really sorry I rooted against you in the Super Bowl.
Maurkice Pouncey, we all knew you weren't playing in the Super Bowl and we all knew the Steelers could not win without you.
Byron Leftwich, still just 1 Super Bowl ring. We saw you in the Locker Room with Ben trying to act like y'all are old buddies. Seriously.
Aaron Rodgers, I love you because your dad is a Chiropractor.
Clay Matthews, you still need to cut your hair.
Jordy Nelson, thanks for getting rid of the "dropsy's".
Saturday Morning, I went down to the local Barnes & Noble and met Ryan Sprague. He was on the FSU National Championship team in 1999. He wrote a book called "Grateful". He was nice and signed my book. He also noticed my 2003 Rivalry Week Florida vs. Florida State hat. It's my favorite hat. I really like the book so far.
Already gearing up for the NFL combine!! (Go Ponder, GO!!!)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Hair
Ok. Hair. This is how it is. If your are lucky enough to be in the National Football League, you do ok. Ok enough to afford a hair cut. Troy Polamalu, I'm calling you out. CUT THAT HAIR. We are tired of seeing your Head and Shoulders ads on tv. Look, all I'm saying is that if I was playing against Polamalu and I could grab a handful of that hair and pull it out I would. I would then take it and hang it in the locker room as a souvenir. Talk about a motivator.
While we are on the subject....Clay Matthews, you need a hair cut too. Also, you need to quit hugging players. Are you afraid of the "FED EX" envelope? Tackle them. It's ok. You're going to get a fine and then you're going to pay it and some kids are going to get a nice playground in Green Bay. Otherwise, you look like you are trying to get a date with Matt Ryan.
S.N.- Fines from the League come Fed Ex the next day. The money from fines go to the team's charities.
While we are on the subject....Clay Matthews, you need a hair cut too. Also, you need to quit hugging players. Are you afraid of the "FED EX" envelope? Tackle them. It's ok. You're going to get a fine and then you're going to pay it and some kids are going to get a nice playground in Green Bay. Otherwise, you look like you are trying to get a date with Matt Ryan.
S.N.- Fines from the League come Fed Ex the next day. The money from fines go to the team's charities.
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