Mr. Khan, please read

[Tacachale]

Maybe WW is more shrewd than we originally thought.  Next year is the last year of the original 30/30 plan.  The reason we're seeing such a renewal rate is due to the fact that a lot of people entered a contract for 3 years. 

IMO, we have to really do something to continue the trend.  The optimism is high right now, FA & the draft will either really help or really hurt, but if we can go a game or two into the playoffs next year - take down the meter - until then, let's keep the whale's med staff nearby.

I agree. I'm really optimistic about the direction Khan will take this club. I don't think he'll neglect the importance of promotion.

[duvaldude08]

Maybe WW is more shrewd than we originally thought.  Next year is the last year of the original 30/30 plan.  The reason we're seeing such a renewal rate is due to the fact that a lot of people entered a contract for 3 years. 

IMO, we have to really do something to continue the trend.  The optimism is high right now, FA & the draft will either really help or really hurt, but if we can go a game or two into the playoffs next year - take down the meter - until then, let's keep the whale's med staff nearby.

They have also said that this year we have 1000 new tickets sales already and its only February, which is ahead of where we were last year. Hopefully this is a good sign.

On a side, I am watching the Simpsons tonight. Homer has mentioned the "Carolina Panthers" Like three times!?!? Did they pay for that? Because that is odd. Out of all teams, older and newer, he keep mentioning the Carolina Panthers. This is weird..... LOL

[downtownjag]

Maybe WW is more shrewd than we originally thought.  Next year is the last year of the original 30/30 plan.  The reason we're seeing such a renewal rate is due to the fact that a lot of people entered a contract for 3 years. 

IMO, we have to really do something to continue the trend.  The optimism is high right now, FA & the draft will either really help or really hurt, but if we can go a game or two into the playoffs next year - take down the meter - until then, let's keep the whale's med staff nearby.

They have also said that this year we have 1000 new tickets sales already and its only February, which is ahead of where we were last year. Hopefully this is a good sign.

On a side, I am watching the Simpsons tonight. Homer has mentioned the "Carolina Panthers" Like three times!?!? Did they pay for that? Because that is odd. Out of all teams, older and newer, he keep mentioning the Carolina Panthers. This is weird..... LOL

The character Lenny is a Jags fan... You can google a screenshot of him wearing a mojo jersey!

[I-10east]

Well, I'm a "true Jags fan", and here's me disagreeing. If you really doubt the Gators' popularity in those cities, you clearly haven't spent a lot of time there.

When I lived down that way, I once watched a Florida game at a Gators-themed restaurant outside of Orlando called the "Thirsty Gator". I believe it's still there and still hopping.

There are multiple stores that sell nothing but Gators merchandise in the Tampa area.

http://www.gatorhaven.com/
http://www.proudgator.com/

Incidentally, these places exist despite neither city hosting a major Gators rivalry game every year. Branching out to other teams, there's at least one store devoted to Miami Hurricanes gear in Miami that I could find in Google, appropriately called "All Canes".

http://allcanes.com/

Honestly, I don't know of anything like any of those places in Jacksonville anymore. If college football fandom is the mark of small town mentality, then Miami, Tampa, and Orlando must be even more stuck in their small town ways than Jacksonville.

Talk about the Belk's, and the Dillards, and the Macy's down there in TB, ORL, and MIA; Are they all Gatored out like Jax's department stores? I'm NOT talking about the exclusive stores catered for Gator fans; I rather have exclusive Gator stores here (which I obviously would never set foot in anyway) than to forcefeed the Gators down the throats of every major department store in Jax like we live in Gainesville, with the overblown signage, larger Gator sections, and no Jags signage! BTW, Due to disappointing seasons, the Gators, and Jags merchandise has NOT been selling like hotcakes, so no one can use that "Gators are still selling" excuse to justify those larger sections. I HIGHLY doubt that is going on in the other big FL cities, trust me, you'll know that the Magic, Heat, Bucs, Phins etc exist in those cities. I don't understand why you think that I haven't been here (in Jax) for a long time; It's only been 25 years! Just tellin' it like it is, that's all! I'll shut up if you show me two Gator signs in a TB area Dillards with no other sign in sight.  Like Duval said, I'm done with this topic. Some people will continue to be in denial no matter what.

 

[downtownjag]

Here's the link:

http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2011/2/8/1981810/lenny-from-the-simpsons-is-a-jacksonville-jaguars-fan

[Ocklawaha]

One of the greatest contributions you could possibly make to this city is to 'demand' that JTA complete the Skyway to the stadium. It could probably be done for around $40,000,000 million, but it would take the team, the city, and any traffic problems into a whole new era, one not shared by any other location. You have to ask yourself, how many teams or stadium views we get on the weekly network broadcasts that show a monorail train rolling into the arena.

FYI, the Skyway and it's stations are designed for 6 car trains. JTA/COJ owns the rights to build the center cars (which has never been done) Several parking garages and lots between Everbank Field and the stadium could be used to completely change the parking and game access unlike anything in the world. Downtown has over 40,000 parking spaces, including garages at the Omni, Kings Avenue and massive lots at the convention center. The trouble being JTA nor the CITY have such a vision or are willing to make those plans and ask for the grants.

THANK YOU
OCKLAWAHA

[duvaldude08]

One of the greatest contributions you could possibly make to this city is to 'demand' that JTA complete the Skyway to the stadium. It could probably be done for around $40,000,000 million, but it would take the team, the city, and any traffic problems into a whole new era, one not shared by any other location. You have to ask yourself, how many teams or stadium views we get on the weekly network broadcasts that show a monorail train rolling into the arena.

FYI, the Skyway and it's stations are designed for 6 car trains. JTA/COJ owns the rights to build the center cars (which has never been done) Several parking garages and lots between Everbank Field and the stadium could be used to completely change the parking and game access unlike anything in the world. Downtown has over 40,000 parking spaces, including garages at the Omni, Kings Avenue and massive lots at the convention center. The trouble being JTA nor the CITY have such a vision or are willing to make those plans and ask for the grants.

THANK YOU
OCKLAWAHA

Amen! Thats all Im saying Ock. Im sure if someone approached him with it, he would be more than willing to open his pocket and help. I wanted to send him a personal email, but cant seem to find one. Anybody know his facebook? I am really serious about this skyway thing. That would really ease game day traffic, and just traffic in general going into the sports district. And would be the ONLY city in the NFL that has a monorail system that drops off at the stadium

[blizz01]

Press Tony Khan on Twitter - he's involved & has his dad's ear, I'm sure....

[duvaldude08]

Press Tony Khan on Twitter - he's involved & has his dad's ear, I'm sure....

Thats what I just did LOL Im sure really how to use twitter but I figured it out lol

[Ocklawaha]

No it's not JAX, but it certainly could be with just a little will power. Note this Moscow Monorail has the 6 car trains.

Tell you what, DUVALDUDE get's it. It's as much about the image of the city as it is passenger demand, and it should be remembered at a station at Bay and Newnan could eventually serve a streetcar/Skyway connection, while adding a jog in the line from the Stadium to the north side of the Arlington Expressway somewhere around Jessie Street/A.P.Randolph would assure a year-round passenger count. During Football season, CEO'S across the country have their TV on and seeing the cameo shots of Jacksonville, and seeing a monorail roll into the stadium/metropolitan park station would knock their socks off. As most have learned from this site, MONORAIL IS NOT THE TRAIN OF THE FUTURE (monorails were invented by Ivan Elmanov in Russia and have easily been around since 1820 - If they were the train of the future, we would have been laying the 'Golden Beam' rather then the Golden Spike) however running across Jessie and connecting the Jail, Maxwell House, ARENA, baseball grounds, Newnan Street/Hyatt would guarantee year round passenger loads.

The point being that since every Tom, Dick and Harry citizen and executive somehow 'know' monorails are somewhere in our future so when they see that image coming exclusively from Jacksonville, it could be a game changer for relocation. You can't count that kind of thing on your trusty abacus. CHA-CHING! You also have to think how much more attractive Jacksonville's sports and Convention complexes would seem with a monorail train every 4 minutes.

OCK.

[duvaldude08]

As busy as the Areana and the Stadium is year round, the demand is there. There only thing Blaylock will complain about is $$$$$$$. If Khan offers to finance along with team, JTA would have no reason to say no. (unless they are on crack)  AND with the new proposed convention center, that route would be perfect.

[Nightman_Cometh]

I think the skyway being extended to a stop near the stadium/baseball grounds/arena would be a huge assest.

Also, if an out of towner drove through Jacksonville, and werent an NFL fan they would have no clue that Jax has a professional sports team.  No billboards, no paw prints on signs and walls off the interstate, nohing in that matter.  Ever been to Pittsburgh?  There are Steeler, Pirate, Penguin and PITT logos EVERYWHERE. I think something as simple as teal paw prints on the sound barriers off 95 or something along those lines would be great.  Let people passing through know what Jacksonville stands for!

[blizz01]

I'm not sure if I can recall ANY Jags merchandise @ the airport, either.  Try going to Dallas & missing the Cowboys store(s).......

[Tacachale]

^And try to find any UNF merchandise anywhere in town besides the college book store.

[Wacca Pilatka]

I'm not sure if I can recall ANY Jags merchandise @ the airport, either.  Try going to Dallas & missing the Cowboys store(s).......

There is Jags merchandise in the airport.  Not enough of a display compared to what you see in any other NFL city's airport, but it is there.