Jacksonville, Florida - at a point in time in history - had stated that they could not support a professional football team. However, ticket sales for the Jacksonville Jaguars have proven otherwise and have successfully supported the NFL franchise for years. Jaguar fans are dedicated and continue to purchase tickets and show up to all their home games regardless of their season record.
In'92, the NFL was in a position to add another franchise to the league. Five cities were in the running (1) Charlotte, NC, (2) St. Louis, MO, (3) Baltimore, MD, (4) Memphis, TN, and - of course - (5) Jacksonville, FL. The state of Florida already had two professional football teams, making Jacksonville one of the least likely to be granted a franchise.
Jacksonville was not only at the bottom of the list, but it was almost pre-determined that the new franchise would not be in Jacksonville. TV ratings were low, the city was small, and there just wasn't enough there to justify this decision. Well, until the city sold 10,000 tickets in 10 days there wasn't. These ticket sales proved - to the league - that Jacksonville was worthy of a franchise and that residents would fully support their new team.
The 2009 season will be their 17th year in the league. As of yet, the Jaguars have not made it to a Super Bowl game, but they continually get close. In fact, the made it to the playoffs three times in their first four years - a record in the NFL. In both'96 and'99, the team fought for the AFC Division title - to no prevail but they tried.
The 2007 season proved to be another profitable year for the team as they closed the season with only two losses. Everyone expected this streak to carry into the next season - 2008 - but were proven wrong. The 2008 season ended up being the teams' record worst and is one they wish they could replay.
The Jaguars where cheered for - game after game - by thousands of fans, investors, and even management, but to no prevail. The Jaguars were given plenty of opportunities to cease each game, but something was missing. After the Bengals game, where the Jaguars were beat by a team that had not won a game all season, everyone knew the season would end in disappointment.
The loss to the Bengals pushed the Jaguars in to an aggressive / defensive play mode - one that was not beneficial until one of their last games of the season. When the Jaguars played the Detroit Lions, they won the game by a last minute field goal. This opportunity was missed in many of the earlier games in the season.
Two-thousand-eight ended with a 5-11 record, the worst the team has yet to experience. However, fans are optimistic about the 2009 season. Injured players will be returning to the field along with new players that have been added to the team. Fans - and the Jaguars themselves - are ready to make a name for themselves and this is the season to do it. - 31493
In'92, the NFL was in a position to add another franchise to the league. Five cities were in the running (1) Charlotte, NC, (2) St. Louis, MO, (3) Baltimore, MD, (4) Memphis, TN, and - of course - (5) Jacksonville, FL. The state of Florida already had two professional football teams, making Jacksonville one of the least likely to be granted a franchise.
Jacksonville was not only at the bottom of the list, but it was almost pre-determined that the new franchise would not be in Jacksonville. TV ratings were low, the city was small, and there just wasn't enough there to justify this decision. Well, until the city sold 10,000 tickets in 10 days there wasn't. These ticket sales proved - to the league - that Jacksonville was worthy of a franchise and that residents would fully support their new team.
The 2009 season will be their 17th year in the league. As of yet, the Jaguars have not made it to a Super Bowl game, but they continually get close. In fact, the made it to the playoffs three times in their first four years - a record in the NFL. In both'96 and'99, the team fought for the AFC Division title - to no prevail but they tried.
The 2007 season proved to be another profitable year for the team as they closed the season with only two losses. Everyone expected this streak to carry into the next season - 2008 - but were proven wrong. The 2008 season ended up being the teams' record worst and is one they wish they could replay.
The Jaguars where cheered for - game after game - by thousands of fans, investors, and even management, but to no prevail. The Jaguars were given plenty of opportunities to cease each game, but something was missing. After the Bengals game, where the Jaguars were beat by a team that had not won a game all season, everyone knew the season would end in disappointment.
The loss to the Bengals pushed the Jaguars in to an aggressive / defensive play mode - one that was not beneficial until one of their last games of the season. When the Jaguars played the Detroit Lions, they won the game by a last minute field goal. This opportunity was missed in many of the earlier games in the season.
Two-thousand-eight ended with a 5-11 record, the worst the team has yet to experience. However, fans are optimistic about the 2009 season. Injured players will be returning to the field along with new players that have been added to the team. Fans - and the Jaguars themselves - are ready to make a name for themselves and this is the season to do it. - 31493
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