Ask River City Rage (Jaguars Blogger and Stampede Blue Alumnus)
by River City Rage on Sep 18, 2008 2:23 PM EDT
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In the spirit of friendly discussion, Big Blue Shoe and I are hosting a discussion of each-other's teams on our respective blogs. You might know me as the Jaguars-Partisan over at Big Cat Country, one of the fine SB Nation Network Blogs. What you might not know is that I first started writing about the Jaguars on this very site. So despite the years of frustration and agony, quenched only by that one game with all those rushing yards, I hold the Colts and Stampede Blue in a special place.
Now, I will admit, there was no nicer home crowd than the last Jaguars/Colts game in the RCA dome last season. I've never left a stadium that had multiple fans actually apologizing for beating the Jaguars. This is from a guy who's gotten into his share of trouble at other stadiums by simply rooting for the wrong team, so to go to Indy and be treated so...nicely...was remarkable.
Anyhow, here's your chance to ask a real live Jaguar fan any question you want. I'll even respond to the absurd and mean-spirited! I think that between the two teams we've got 6 healthy offensive linemen, which should make our offense look really swell on Sunday.
-Chris
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors.
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Think we could go arena football rules
only 3 down linemen.
A Federkiel, Saturday, Diem line would make me feel much better
"I'm not racin', I'm just sprintin'
Cuz I don't wanna finish
they diminish, I replenish"
-Lil Wayne "Let the beat build"
Might be our only hope...
I don’t know how good the Jaguars running game would be with 3 linemen, but I’m sure we could find three that were healthy enough to play…
-C
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by River City Rage on Sep 18, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
What's the difference between '07 Garrard (3 INTs) vs. '08 Garrard (3 INTs)?
Is he trying to do too much with all of the OL issues?
He always seemed to take very good care of the ball. Just wondering why he isnt early this year.
It starts and ends with running the ball
If our O-line can’t block, then MJD and Taylor can’t run. If they can’t run, the play action fails, which hurts our passing game and Garrard starts forcing things a bit. The Interception in the End Zone is a perfect example of David trying to do too much.
-C
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by River City Rage on Sep 18, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Long term
What are the Jags season-long OLine prospects? For example, the Colts are just as banged up on the OLine right now, but should be back to reasonably full strength (barring the unforeseen, of course) within several weeks. How do the Jags look on the OLine for the rest of the year?
Good, actually
Brad Meester is starting to practice (torn bicep) and should return after our bye week. When Meester returns, current center Dennis Norman can move to left guard, his natural position, and the Jaguars will be very close to their 2007 line. This situation, much like the Colts, is painful now, but not permanent.
Good Question.
-Chris
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by River City Rage on Sep 18, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Gut feeling.
It’s win or bust for the Jaguars. That’s an awfully strong motivation. I think the Jaguars pull it off. 21-20
-Chris
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by River City Rage on Sep 18, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you think
he would predict his team would lose??
Re-Gut Feeling
It’s true win or bust is a great motivator but with Saturday and Dallas coming back for that game along with the WR’s all ready I don’t think it will happen. I look for one heck of a game and hope there are no injuries.
Colts-27
Jags-20
What was the point in asking him that if you are just going to tell him he is wrong? haha sheesh
Btw, please use the reply function, it’s hard to tell who you are even talking to.
We Colts fans did not pay $720 million dollars in public funds to build a brand new stadium that will get opened on Sunday Night Football by Jim Friggin Sorgi.
KR
I asked his opinion and then stated mine and I thought I had hit the reply button further more take care of your post I will mine.
Now, I will admit, there was no nicer home crowd than the last Jaguars/Colts game in the RCA dome last season. I’ve never left a stadium that had multiple fans actually apologizing for beating the Jaguars. This is from a guy who’s gotten into his share of trouble at other stadiums by simply rooting for the wrong team, so to go to Indy and be treated so…nicely…was remarkable.
That’s because we know that, at the end of the day, it’s just a game. Although I remember walking down the stairs in the RCA Dome in January 2007 (Chiefs vs Colts wild card weekend) listening to Colts fans doing the Tomahawk chop, but I’m sure it was all good-natured. I was wearing a Larry Johnson jersey at the time, and I was alone, yet I never worried about my personal safety.
Here’s my question: How much of Del Rio’s success comes from the fact that he played under Coach Dungy in Minnesota?
Check it to Pancakes! Pancakes!
Wait
why were you wearing a Larry Johnson jersey? that deserves a little explanation…
by DoTheMathis98 on Sep 19, 2008 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Interesting question
They respect the hell out of each-other, that’s for sure. And if you’re going to learn from a guy, Tony’s one of the best teachers out there. I don’t know how much credit to give, but I know for a fact that Jack learned a thing or two from Tony.
-Chris
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by River City Rage on Sep 19, 2008 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I Went To A Preseason Game A Long Time Ago
and there was a fight. I was cracking up. Preseason? It was Jets-Colts. We got destroyed. The fight was a few rows behind me. The Jets fan was drunk and harrassing the Colts fans, so I think someone hit him. At least that is how I remember it.
I try to be respectful of other teams’ fans. If they aren’t causing any problems, I won’t taunt them. I did get pissed off at a USC fan last year at the SC-ND game. He was a jerk, but besides that I don’t think I’ve ever yelled at an opposing fan. I know they have respect for my team, so I should show them respect. Jacksonville doesn’t have a lot of fans at the games, so that always makes me feel better since sometimes there are too many opposing fans *cough*Kansas City playoff game*cough*. I’m going to the game this Sunday. It’s my fourth straight Jags-Colts game in Indy.
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6 healthy offensive linemen between both teams
That is painfully a funny statement. I did not ever connect that Dungy and Del Rio coached together. Where have I been?
I am curious if you think the Jags might relocate. I hear rumors around, and I was curious as to your perspective as a fan. I used to despise the Jags for some reason. Now I have grown to respect them. Maybe it’s Del Rio’s suits…
They didn't coach together.
Dungy was the defensive coordinator for the Vikings for the same years that Del Rio played there. I think they were trying to draw a connection between Dungy’s and Del Rio’s coaching based on the fact that Del Rio played for Dungy.
I personally don’t think it holds true for them as much as it does for Jeff Fisher. Look at how the Titans are built: defense, run stopping, power running, and game management – and then realize that Fisher played for the 1980’s-era Bears.
Oh, I know that.
I should have made that more clear I suppose.
-Chris
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by River City Rage on Sep 19, 2008 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
class
I am a native Texan and a loyal Colts fan. In 2006 I took my kids to see Peyton Manning and his 9-0 team play at the Texas Stadium because I want my son to appreciate the Indy TEAM. It was a great game and we were rooting hard for our colts and a drunk lady a few rows behind us wanted to start troll talking. My daughter looked at me rather upset and said ’ mama is that woman talking to you?’ I said " doesn’t matter we are watching a future Hall of Famer and the good guys always come out ahead." We didn’t win that one (cowboys pulled an exceptional unknown QB out of thin air) but had a huge Super Bowl party and enjoyed watching amazing players with amazing character get what they so deserved. And I told my children we could be proud because we ignored the surly cowboy fan reflecting the class of our team.
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