The Jacksonville Jaguars are on pace to break the NFL's all-time record for single-season futility. Through the first 7 games of the 2013-14 campaign, the Jaguars are a pathetic 0-7 with a point differential of minus-146. That means that the Jaguars are on pace to absolutely shatter the all-time record for worst point differential in a single season, a mark set by the 1976 expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs finished with a record of 0-14 with a points differential of -287. The 2008 Lions are the only team to ever go 0-16, and they finished with a -249 mark for point differnetial. None of this matters to the JAcksonville Jaguars, who seem well on their way to shattering both of these records. The Jags are on pace for a -334 scoring difference as well as, of course, a dreadful 0-16 record.
Not suprisingly, the Jacksonville fans are fed up with the team's horrific performance. The team has not made the playoffs since 2007, when they lost in the first round. In the past two years alone the team is 2-21. There are whispers about moving the Jaguars franchise to a more enticing location than Jacksonville, Florida, where the team has been based since 1995. The most interesting option is moving the Jags to become the NFL's first international team, based in London. However, the owner of the Jaguars has a lease on the stadium in Jacksonville that would cost 100$ million to settle if the team moved before 2030. So, a move does not seem possible, at least in the near future. Fans in Jacksonville and across the country would like to start seeing competitive football games instead of 20 point margins of victory over the Jaguars every week. It is not like the team has never won before, making the playoffs in 4 straight years in the late 1990s and posting .500 or better records for 4 years straight from 2004-07, making the playoffs twice.
As of now, though, the Jaguars rank dead last in the NFL in (brace yourself) team record, total offense, scoring offense, scoring defense, point differential, yardage differential, margin of victory, turnovers, turnovers forced, and turnover differential. Safe to say, if the Jags don't start showing that they are a legitimate NFL franchise, they might be on the move long before 2030 rolls around and the stadium lease is up.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Friday, October 11, 2013
Adrian Peterson's Son Dies
Adrian Peterson's son passed away this Friday, and a man was arrested and charged for the crime. Police arrested Joseph Robert Patterson, 27, who was initially charged with aggravated assault and aggravated assault on an infant. Police said additional charges are being considered. Sioux Falls Police responded to 6201 South Connie Avenue, Apt. No. 118 for a medical emergency at 5:46 p.m. on Wednesday. The child was found unresponsive and rushed to an area hospital for treatment. Joseph Patterson was home alone with the child, and injuries were deemed "not accidental and consistent with abuse" by police. Patterson who has a lengthy rccord for violence against women, is the boyfriend of Adrian Peterson's son's mother. Patterson was alone with the child when the crime was committed; the boy was severely injured and was being held in critical condition before he eventually passed away.
As tragic as this is, Peterson maintains that he will play in the Vikings home game this Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Leading the league in rushing last year coming off of a season-ending ACL tear, Peterson came within 9 yards of the all-time single-season rushing record. One of the hardest working players in the NFL, Peterson welcomes critics who claim that the running back uses PEDs . To his accusers he confidently says, "Wow. They think I’m on HGH? I’m doing that good? Well, hoo! Thank you, Jesus!’ It’s a compliment." A great leader in the NFL like Peterson, known as AD "All Day" by his teammates, is the last player to deserve such a horrible tragedy. We can only hope that Joseph Patterson is punished to the fullest extent of the law and that this heinous crime does not hinder the Hall of Fame career of Adrian Peterson. My heart goes out to a great person and a great player; my thoughts and best wishes are with Peterson and his family.
As tragic as this is, Peterson maintains that he will play in the Vikings home game this Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Leading the league in rushing last year coming off of a season-ending ACL tear, Peterson came within 9 yards of the all-time single-season rushing record. One of the hardest working players in the NFL, Peterson welcomes critics who claim that the running back uses PEDs . To his accusers he confidently says, "Wow. They think I’m on HGH? I’m doing that good? Well, hoo! Thank you, Jesus!’ It’s a compliment." A great leader in the NFL like Peterson, known as AD "All Day" by his teammates, is the last player to deserve such a horrible tragedy. We can only hope that Joseph Patterson is punished to the fullest extent of the law and that this heinous crime does not hinder the Hall of Fame career of Adrian Peterson. My heart goes out to a great person and a great player; my thoughts and best wishes are with Peterson and his family.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Clowney Clowning Injury?
Clowney Clowning Injury?
Does Jadeveon Clowney care about the rest of his amateur career at South Carolina? Should he? In light of recent criticism of Clowney's decision to sit out of Carolina's 35-28 victory over Kentucky this weekend, doubters have arisen and spoken out against the superstar defensive end "saving himself for the NFL". Clowney, a potential #1 overall draft pick next year and preseason Heisman Trophy candidate, has, in all reality, eliminated his already slim chance of becoming the first defensive player to win a Heisman with lackluster play in the season's first few weeks, especially against rival North Carolina. If a Heisman Trophy is not within reach for Clowney, and acknowledging that South Carolina does not have the talent to make a run at the National Championship game, many wonder what there is for Clowney to play for, and risk injury during, at South Carolina.
Is Clowney wrong in sitting out of regular season games this year at South Carolina preparing for a lengthy run of success in the NFL? Absolutely not. Many believe Clowney is not nearly as hurt as he claims. Even head coach, and former Heisman winner himself, Steve Spurrier, criticized the star end for sitting out the entirety of the Kentucky game. Spurrier was quoted when asked about the status of the injured star, "I would welcome Clowney to play for the team if he wants. But if he doesn't want to play, he doesn't have to play. Simple as that." With his draft stock not in question, for now, Clowney is smart for going against conventional thinking in football by saving himself while hurting the team by not playing. But millions of dollars await the 6'6" end in the NFL, and if it means Steve Spurrier has to go without Clowney for parts of this season, so be it.
Does Jadeveon Clowney care about the rest of his amateur career at South Carolina? Should he? In light of recent criticism of Clowney's decision to sit out of Carolina's 35-28 victory over Kentucky this weekend, doubters have arisen and spoken out against the superstar defensive end "saving himself for the NFL". Clowney, a potential #1 overall draft pick next year and preseason Heisman Trophy candidate, has, in all reality, eliminated his already slim chance of becoming the first defensive player to win a Heisman with lackluster play in the season's first few weeks, especially against rival North Carolina. If a Heisman Trophy is not within reach for Clowney, and acknowledging that South Carolina does not have the talent to make a run at the National Championship game, many wonder what there is for Clowney to play for, and risk injury during, at South Carolina.
Is Clowney wrong in sitting out of regular season games this year at South Carolina preparing for a lengthy run of success in the NFL? Absolutely not. Many believe Clowney is not nearly as hurt as he claims. Even head coach, and former Heisman winner himself, Steve Spurrier, criticized the star end for sitting out the entirety of the Kentucky game. Spurrier was quoted when asked about the status of the injured star, "I would welcome Clowney to play for the team if he wants. But if he doesn't want to play, he doesn't have to play. Simple as that." With his draft stock not in question, for now, Clowney is smart for going against conventional thinking in football by saving himself while hurting the team by not playing. But millions of dollars await the 6'6" end in the NFL, and if it means Steve Spurrier has to go without Clowney for parts of this season, so be it.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Anybody's Game
ANYBODY'S GAME
This year's Major League Baseball playoffs promises to be one of the most competitive and entertaining in years. Lacking a true favorite in either the American League or the National League, the race for the title seems wide open. With riveting ALDS matchup pitting perrenial powerhouses such as the Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves against superb teams such as the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers, who ripped off 42 wins in 50 games earlier this year, the eventual champion will have to earn it to say the least.
In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers, even though they are on the road against the Braves, are my choice to win and go to the World Series. If not, Atlanta looks to be the favorite over Pittsburgh or St. Louis. Although both teams have had great runs to this point, Los Angeles and Atlanta have the pitching to win the World Series if they can get there. In the American League, if the Boston Red Sox are not the favorites, I don't know who is. Detroit has a very tough series in Oakland, but if they can get past the Atheletics, they would be considered the toughest competition to stop the Red Sox in the hunt for a championship. I believe that because of superior pitching as well as an incredibly potent lineup, the Boston Red Sox will defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in 6 games in the World Series.
This year's Major League Baseball playoffs promises to be one of the most competitive and entertaining in years. Lacking a true favorite in either the American League or the National League, the race for the title seems wide open. With riveting ALDS matchup pitting perrenial powerhouses such as the Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves against superb teams such as the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers, who ripped off 42 wins in 50 games earlier this year, the eventual champion will have to earn it to say the least.
In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers, even though they are on the road against the Braves, are my choice to win and go to the World Series. If not, Atlanta looks to be the favorite over Pittsburgh or St. Louis. Although both teams have had great runs to this point, Los Angeles and Atlanta have the pitching to win the World Series if they can get there. In the American League, if the Boston Red Sox are not the favorites, I don't know who is. Detroit has a very tough series in Oakland, but if they can get past the Atheletics, they would be considered the toughest competition to stop the Red Sox in the hunt for a championship. I believe that because of superior pitching as well as an incredibly potent lineup, the Boston Red Sox will defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in 6 games in the World Series.
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