SHARKS TO THE ARENA BOWL!!!!

[BridgeTroll]

Outstanding!

[urbanlibertarian]

A TU blog says there will be a celebration of the Sharks championship victory Tue downtown.  Anyone have details about this?

[Jason]

That was one of the better games I've seen in a loooong time!  If is wasn't for the kicker missing those 4 field goals it would have been a much more solid win.

I'm already looking forward to next season watching our CHAMPIONSHIP team shooting for the 2fer!  Go SHARKS!

Now let's hope this motivates the Jags to bring us home another title to sit next to the Suns' and Sharks' trophys on the city's mantle!

[duvaldude08]

I was very happy to see this! not really a fan of the AFL, but this good news!! Let's see what the Jags can do for us and this will really be a great year for sports in Jacksonville. (although getting to the SB is much more diffuclt than getting to  the AB)

[I-10east]

That was one of the better games I've seen in a loooong time!  If is wasn't for the kicker missing those 4 field goals it would have been a much more solid win.

Not to mention the fumble on the goal line, and the stop on the 1 yard line (looked like a TD) just before the half. That's a potential 18 point swing. Anyway, I'm glad that we won. Congrats Sharks!

[02roadking]

After a team presentation by Mayor Brown at 5pm, a parade featuring Sharks players, the Attack Dance Team, the Jr. Attack Dance Team, Sea Best, a marching band, JSO’s mounted and motorcycle units, an antique fire truck and much more will commence at 5:35pm. The parade will go directly down Hogan Street and everyone will gather at the stage in the courtyard at The Jacksonville Landing. The Landing will feature drink specials as well as live entertainment throughout the evening.

Once at The Jacksonville Landing, fans will get to hear from their ArenaBowl XXIV Champions, including Sharks Managing Partner Jeff Bouchy, Head Coach Les Moss, quarterback Aaron Garcia, wide receiver Jeron Harvey and many other players.

The evening will continue with an ArenaBowl XXIV jersey auction to benefit the Duval County Athletic Foundation and then conclude with a replay of ArenaBowl XXIV. ArenaBowl XXIV Championship merchandise, featuring two new styles of Championship tees and Championship caps worn exclusively by the players will be available at the event.  ArenaBowl XXIV Championship merchandise directly from the Championship game in Arizona will also be available.   

http://jaxsharks.com/news/?article_id=271

[Coolyfett]

After a team presentation by Mayor Brown at 5pm, a parade featuring Sharks players, the Attack Dance Team, the Jr. Attack Dance Team, Sea Best, a marching band, JSO’s mounted and motorcycle units, an antique fire truck and much more will commence at 5:35pm. The parade will go directly down Hogan Street and everyone will gather at the stage in the courtyard at The Jacksonville Landing. The Landing will feature drink specials as well as live entertainment throughout the evening.

Once at The Jacksonville Landing, fans will get to hear from their ArenaBowl XXIV Champions, including Sharks Managing Partner Jeff Bouchy, Head Coach Les Moss, quarterback Aaron Garcia, wide receiver Jeron Harvey and many other players.

The evening will continue with an ArenaBowl XXIV jersey auction to benefit the Duval County Athletic Foundation and then conclude with a replay of ArenaBowl XXIV. ArenaBowl XXIV Championship merchandise, featuring two new styles of Championship tees and Championship caps worn exclusively by the players will be available at the event.  ArenaBowl XXIV Championship merchandise directly from the Championship game in Arizona will also be available.   

http://jaxsharks.com/news/?article_id=271

Wow...and the Jacksonville Suns never get a parade or city celebration like this.....Is that the Suns fault, the media or the city??

[Tacachale]

After a team presentation by Mayor Brown at 5pm, a parade featuring Sharks players, the Attack Dance Team, the Jr. Attack Dance Team, Sea Best, a marching band, JSO’s mounted and motorcycle units, an antique fire truck and much more will commence at 5:35pm. The parade will go directly down Hogan Street and everyone will gather at the stage in the courtyard at The Jacksonville Landing. The Landing will feature drink specials as well as live entertainment throughout the evening.

Once at The Jacksonville Landing, fans will get to hear from their ArenaBowl XXIV Champions, including Sharks Managing Partner Jeff Bouchy, Head Coach Les Moss, quarterback Aaron Garcia, wide receiver Jeron Harvey and many other players.

The evening will continue with an ArenaBowl XXIV jersey auction to benefit the Duval County Athletic Foundation and then conclude with a replay of ArenaBowl XXIV. ArenaBowl XXIV Championship merchandise, featuring two new styles of Championship tees and Championship caps worn exclusively by the players will be available at the event.  ArenaBowl XXIV Championship merchandise directly from the Championship game in Arizona will also be available.   

http://jaxsharks.com/news/?article_id=271

Wow...and the Jacksonville Suns never get a parade or city celebration like this.....Is that the Suns fault, the media or the city??

That's a good point. I'd have to argue it's largely due to the Suns' lackluster marketing and promotions and contentment with the status quo. That's as unfortunate for the city as it is for them, as we really ought to have a AAA team in our ballpark by now. Additionally, the Arena Bowl is higher profile than the Southern League championship series, and this mayor is particularly interested in promoting sports (if he's listening, it's about time he started plugging UNF's upcoming basketball season ).

[jandar]

Additionally, the Arena Bowl is higher profile than the Southern League championship series, and this mayor is particularly interested in promoting sports (if he's listening, it's about time he started plugging UNF's upcoming basketball season ).

And JU's Basketball Team as well as their football team. Might be non-scholly, but still a fun game to watch.