Jags V/S Titans - Monday Night Football in Jacksonville

[KenFSU]

This city has a hard time taking outcomes in stride. We lose two straight, and the Jags are the worst team in franchise history. They beat the Colts, and they are a serious playoff contender. They lose to the Titans, and they are (again) the most horrible of teams. I agree that inconsistency is the absolute most frustrating thing about the Jags, but 3-3 isn't that bad of a start. There are quite a few teams in the league who would love to be sitting at 3-3 right now.

The city reacts to blackouts in the same way that they react to wins and losses. We fill the stadium for the first few home games, and the Jags are here to stay. We face the prospect of a couple of blackouts later in the season, and the Jags are without question on their way to LA. There is much to be proud of as far as the city's support of this team goes. We led the league in new season ticket sales, showed a national audience last night how much we love our NFL franchise, and have seen huge improvements since last year. Expecting zero blackouts this season might be a little unrealistic, in much the same way that expecting a couple of blackouts this season would be incredibly premature.

Losing sucks, especially in such fashion, but not everything has to be so doom and gloom. I had so much fun at the game last night, despite the outcome, and won't let the blow out deter me from going to future games.

What KILLED last season and made us the laughing stock of the league wasn't our performance on the field, but rather the fatalistic attitude of our citizens. People were jumping off the band wagon left and right as a way of breaking up with the Jags before the Jags broke up with them (in moving). It almost became a self-fullfilling prophecy.

Just keep going to the games, having fun with friends and family, and keeping expectations in check, and I think the Jags in Jacksonville will be just fine.

[Keith-N-Jax]

Expectations LOL,, hard to have expectations when you dont know what team is going to be on the field that day.

[arb]

This city has a hard time taking outcomes in stride. We lose two straight, and the Jags are the worst team in franchise history. They beat the Colts, and they are a serious playoff contender. They lose to the Titans, and they are (again) the most horrible of teams. I agree that inconsistency is the absolute most frustrating thing about the Jags, but 3-3 isn't that bad of a start. There are quite a few teams in the league who would love to be sitting at 3-3 right now.

The city reacts to blackouts in the same way that they react to wins and losses. We fill the stadium for the first few home games, and the Jags are here to stay. We face the prospect of a couple of blackouts later in the season, and the Jags are without question on their way to LA. There is much to be proud of as far as the city's support of this team goes. We led the league in new season ticket sales, showed a national audience last night how much we love our NFL franchise, and have seen huge improvements since last year. Expecting zero blackouts this season might be a little unrealistic, in much the same way that expecting a couple of blackouts this season would be incredibly premature.

Losing sucks, especially in such fashion, but not everything has to be so doom and gloom. I had so much fun at the game last night, despite the outcome, and won't let the blow out deter me from going to future games.

What KILLED last season and made us the laughing stock of the league wasn't our performance on the field, but rather the fatalistic attitude of our citizens. People were jumping off the band wagon left and right as a way of breaking up with the Jags before the Jags broke up with them (in moving). It almost became a self-fullfilling prophecy.

Just keep going to the games, having fun with friends and family, and keeping expectations in check, and I think the Jags in Jacksonville will be just fine.

We need more people thinking like you in this city (LOL), because I totally agree with what you are saying!

[RiversideLoki]

The way I tried explaining it to a friend of mine was "At least we're not the Lions." And even the Lions have diehard supporters (even though they're 1-5 this year.)

[Shwaz]

We could always try finding humor in the loss?

Jacksonville Jaguars practice was delayed two hours this morning after a player reported finding an unknown white powdery substance on the practice field. After a complete analysis, FBI forensic experts determined that the white substance, unknown to the players, was the goal line. Practice was resumed this afternoon after special agents decided the team was unlikely to encounter the substance again.

[copperfiend]

That joke was funny 15-20 years ago the first time it was told.

It was even funnier when someone told it last week when the Jaguars were coming off of two straight games where they scored 30+ points.

[duvaldude08]

We could always try finding humor in the loss?

Jacksonville Jaguars practice was delayed two hours this morning after a player reported finding an unknown white powdery substance on the practice field. After a complete analysis, FBI forensic experts determined that the white substance, unknown to the players, was the goal line. Practice was resumed this afternoon after special agents decided the team was unlikely to encounter the substance again.

I needed that laugh. Good job!

[duvaldude08]

This city has a hard time taking outcomes in stride. We lose two straight, and the Jags are the worst team in franchise history. They beat the Colts, and they are a serious playoff contender. They lose to the Titans, and they are (again) the most horrible of teams. I agree that inconsistency is the absolute most frustrating thing about the Jags, but 3-3 isn't that bad of a start. There are quite a few teams in the league who would love to be sitting at 3-3 right now.

The city reacts to blackouts in the same way that they react to wins and losses. We fill the stadium for the first few home games, and the Jags are here to stay. We face the prospect of a couple of blackouts later in the season, and the Jags are without question on their way to LA. There is much to be proud of as far as the city's support of this team goes. We led the league in new season ticket sales, showed a national audience last night how much we love our NFL franchise, and have seen huge improvements since last year. Expecting zero blackouts this season might be a little unrealistic, in much the same way that expecting a couple of blackouts this season would be incredibly premature.

Losing sucks, especially in such fashion, but not everything has to be so doom and gloom. I had so much fun at the game last night, despite the outcome, and won't let the blow out deter me from going to future games.

What KILLED last season and made us the laughing stock of the league wasn't our performance on the field, but rather the fatalistic attitude of our citizens. People were jumping off the band wagon left and right as a way of breaking up with the Jags before the Jags broke up with them (in moving). It almost became a self-fullfilling prophecy.

Just keep going to the games, having fun with friends and family, and keeping expectations in check, and I think the Jags in Jacksonville will be just fine.

+10 Amen

[Shwaz]

That joke was funny 15-20 years ago the first time it was told.

It was even funnier when someone told it last week when the Jaguars were coming off of two straight games where they scored 30+ points.

Well I'm 30 now and 15-20 years ago it was all about fart jokes...

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

That joke was funny 15-20 years ago the first time it was told.

It was even funnier when someone told it last week when the Jaguars were coming off of two straight games where they scored 30+ points.

Well I'm 30 now and 15-20 years ago it was all about fart jokes...

Fart Jokes are still Funny   

[Coolyfett]

I thought the fans singing the anthem was great. I agree with the rest of what you said. Not sure about a night time fly over. That might not be possible.

I would have liked the fans singing if there was a flyover, which you can definitely do at night (think every east coast superbowl).  Without either of them it just seemed like they were just trying to cut costs.

Does anyone know if Fidelity turned their green lights back on??  How'd the city look on tv?

City looked good! Showed Main Street Brigde, Mathews Brigde, Friendship Fountain & I think one of those river taxis...They also showed people leaving the game....I wasnt not feeling how on westwood 1 they said Jacksonville doesnt know how to take loses.

[KenFSU]

Two days removed, despite the outcome, I feel like Monday night had to be one of the most fun Jags games I've ever been to. Anyone else feeling this way? The score was pretty rough, but the experience was a blast.

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

Two days removed, despite the outcome, I feel like Monday night had to be one of the most fun Jags games I've ever been to. Anyone else feeling this way? The score was pretty rough, but the experience was a blast.

And if more people would go for the experience, then we would have a sold out stadium.  I have learned to temper my emotions based on winning and losing and just enjoy the people I'm with - the game becomes secondary.  Don't get me wrong, winning still feels good and losing still sucks, but one or the other doesn't decide whether I'll be back next week or not.  I'm with the team because it's like having a superbowl party 8 weeks out the year - grilling, drinking, hanging out and then you get to watch a football game!  It's fantastic.  I just wish 40k more people could see it this way and get over the wins and losses.

[02roadking]

Two days removed, despite the outcome, I feel like Monday night had to be one of the most fun Jags games I've ever been to. Anyone else feeling this way? The score was pretty rough, but the experience was a blast.

And if more people would go for the experience, then we would have a sold out stadium.  I have learned to temper my emotions based on winning and losing and just enjoy the people I'm with - the game becomes secondary.  Don't get me wrong, winning still feels good and losing still sucks, but one or the other doesn't decide whether I'll be back next week or not.  I'm with the team because it's like having a superbowl party 8 weeks out the year - grilling, drinking, hanging out and then you get to watch a football game!  It's fantastic.  I just wish 40k more people could see it this way and get over the wins and losses.

Big +
On to KC

[duvaldude08]

It was my first game and I was overwhelmed with the electric atmosphere. Will definitely be at the next home game! I so wish we would focus on the positive sometimes. We have naming right, were beating black outs and packing out the stadium. In a perfect world the team would be undefeated right now, however I already knew everything falling into place within one season was to good to be true. Just remember to realistic and just enjoy the game! Go Jags!!!!