Jax/Orlando rivalry just stepped up a notch

johnnyroadglide · April 26, 2011, 02:09:49 PM

All this political talk is good but can we go in a lighter direction. Like how well the Jacksonville Sharks are doing this year and how badly we want to beat those nasty Orlando Predators this coming saturday night. Especially after this display on I-95.

http://www.news4jax.com/news/27674631/detail.html

Eat 'em alive SHARKS!

wsansewjs · April 26, 2011, 02:21:04 PM

That guy took it really personally. Why don't I return the favor by saying "I am terribly offended that I am called a redneck in the city where I live known as Jacksonville, even I am not." -checks my neck- Oh, it is not red!

Put that guy's words in his throat, Jacksonville Sharks!

-Josh

David · April 26, 2011, 02:29:13 PM

They're probably a little more into arena football than we are. And that's ok.

Shwaz · April 26, 2011, 02:29:26 PM

It's getting ugly in the world of 'living-room football'

johnnyroadglide · April 26, 2011, 02:34:08 PM

Quote from: David on April 26, 2011, 02:29:13 PM
They're probably a little more into arena football than we are. And that's ok.

Maybe not David. We have over 9,000 at last saturdays game and I expected even before this, to have at least 10,500 for this saturday. Probably a few more now.

Captain Zissou · April 26, 2011, 02:34:52 PM

This is AWESOME.

I hate Orlando with a passion and I was at the game referenced in the article when we beat them. I can't be at this weekend's game, but I'll be rocking my sharks tshirt in Gville on saturday night. I agree, EAT 'EM SHARKS!

PS- If you haven't been to a game, you're doing yourself, your team, and your city a disservice. The games are cheap, fun, and a great way to rep your city. There's no reason not to go.

ben says · April 26, 2011, 02:40:02 PM

Orlando sucks. End of story.

David · April 26, 2011, 02:41:35 PM

Quote from: johnnyroadglide on April 26, 2011, 02:34:08 PM
Maybe not David. We have over 9,000 at last saturdays game and I expected even before this, to have at least 10,500 for this saturday. Probably a few more now.

Oh yeah I'll be there, just saying this is a bigger deal to Orlando since this is their main football team. To most of Jacksonville, this is something Jag fans do in the off season to kill time. They had to place a billboard ad just to get people to think of Orlando as a rival, or arena football in general.

It worked! Buncha Disney-loving fruitcakes.... Vengance shall be sweet!

johnnyroadglide · April 26, 2011, 02:42:40 PM

Quote from: Captain Zissou on April 26, 2011, 02:34:52 PM
This is AWESOME.

I hate Orlando with a passion and I was at the game referenced in the article when we beat them. I can't be at this weekend's game, but I'll be rocking my sharks tshirt in Gville on saturday night. I agree, EAT 'EM SHARKS!

PS- If you haven't been to a game, you're doing yourself, your team, and your city a disservice. The games are cheap, fun, and a great way to rep your city. There's no reason not to go.

Cap, the game will be taped by NFL Network and played back on Sunday at 3pm. Supposed to be live but something called the NFL Draft got in the way..

johnnyroadglide · April 26, 2011, 02:43:44 PM

Quote from: David on April 26, 2011, 02:41:35 PM
Quote from: johnnyroadglide on April 26, 2011, 02:34:08 PM
Maybe not David. We have over 9,000 at last saturdays game and I expected even before this, to have at least 10,500 for this saturday. Probably a few more now.

Oh yeah I'll be there, just saying this is a bigger deal to Orlando since this is their main football team. To most of Jacksonville, this is something Jag fans do in the off season to kill time. They had to place a billboard ad just to get people to think of Orlando as a rival, or arena football in general.

It worked! Buncha Disney-loving fruitcakes.... Vengance shall be sweet!

+100

fsujax · April 26, 2011, 02:51:12 PM

I saw the sign. I might actually try to go to the game! Orlando is the place that sucks. Rat loving tourists all over the place! haha

copperfiend · April 26, 2011, 02:57:41 PM

Arena Football seems to be perfect for the masses in Jacksonville. It's like a combination of three of this town's favorite things: A football game, the Monster Jam and an arena country music concert. Oh yeah and there is plenty of cheap beer.

Success.

wsansewjs · April 26, 2011, 03:03:23 PM

Or could I suggest that the manager of Jacksonville Sharks is the brother of the Orlando's owner. They could done this marketing behind the hush-hush doors to promote and encourage people to attend both of the games to generate revenues.

Oh right, its a conspiracy theory. Anyways, eat them HARD, Jacksonville Sharks!

-Josh

johnnyroadglide · April 26, 2011, 03:04:11 PM

Nope, no Monster Trucks running around, no country music, only loud rock and rap and the beer is not cheap..Other than that you are right.

johnnyroadglide · April 26, 2011, 03:05:38 PM

Quote from: wsansewjs on April 26, 2011, 03:03:23 PM
Or could I suggest that the manager of Jacksonville Sharks is the brother of the Orlando's owner. They could done this marketing behind the hush-hush doors to promote and encourage people to attend both of the games to generate revenues.

Oh right, its a conspiracy theory. Anyways, eat them HARD, Jacksonville Sharks!

-Josh

Josh there is no doubt its a publicity stunt. The two of them were on Cha 12 Sports Final Sunday cutting each other and their respective cities. It'll definetly get butts into seats..