In the first 5 days of camp I’ve seen Gus Bradley just light up one of his players. I’ve seen a quarterback go down like a ton of bricks. I’ve seen Denard Robinson look clueless and like a Pro Bowler – all within 5 minutes. And I’ve seen Cecil Shorts have the best camp of […]
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It’s been a few years but the Jaguars have all 90 players under contract in camp on time in the first year under new head coach Gus Bradley. “It’s about trust,” Bradley said this week. “We can immediately trust them from a coach’s perspective as players to do the things necessary to win. The other […]
When it comes to business acumen, Shad Khan’s is well documented. So it initially seemed strange when it was revealed that he was interested in buying a Premier League team. Earlier this year and in 2012, Khan said he “didn’t like the business model” in the EPL. “They don’t have a salary cap.” But clearly […]
I’m always amused when people I meet find out I’m from Florida and the first thing they say is, “How can you stand it? It’s so hot there in the summer!” They’re right; it is hot here in the summer. So what do we do? We stay inside. That’s how Florida got be so popular […]
With the announcement that the NFL draft will move to early May in 2014, the league continue to take steps toward year-’round awareness. Citing a “scheduling conflict” with Radio City Music Hall, next year’s draft will be May 8-10 (yes, the Thursday, Friday, Saturday of The Players.) It’s not that they want to play games […]
As always happens this time of year, the debate gets stirred up as to where The Players stands among golf tournaments. Is it just another tournament? Is it a Major? The answer to both of those questions right now is no. It’s far from just another tournament. With all due respect to the volunteer forces […]
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“Its about the angles and that makes it tough.” And with that, Tiger Woods explained why the TPC Stadium course is so difficult for the best players in the world. Pete Dye intended that way, and Tiger acknowledged that in his annual pre-tournament press conference. “It’s pretty typical Pete. There aren’t many holes where you […]
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What a difference a year makes when it comes to the Jaguars draft. Obviously the people inside the draft room are different but the whole situation has changed when it comes to acquiring players. Last year in Shad Khan’s first draft as an NFL owner, the Jaguars were trying to fill some holes to be […]
While most of the country is waiting for the “golf season” to start, we’re in the height of it here in North Florida. I know we generally never go out of the golf season, but there’s not a better time to play here than spring through early summer. The days are longer, the weather is […]
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People ask me all the time how I got into sports journalism. “Did you always want to be a sportscaster?” is a regular question. “No, I always wanted to play third base for the Baltimore Orioles. This seemed like the next best thing. Since quarterbacking the Colts was being occupied by John Unitas.” I guess […]
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It’s pretty easy to assess what the Jaguars need as they go forward: just about everything. The plus in having the second pick in the draft is that no matter who they pick, they’ll need him. Let’s just start with what players on this team some other organization would want. On offense, MJD, if healthy, […]
It’s not too hard to figure out the reason there are “haves” and “have-nots” in the NFL: Players. You can talk all the scheme, coaching, personnel people you want but in the end, on the field, it comes down to players. And good ones. A couple of years ago, the Miami Dolphins had the first […]
Standing in the back of the “media lounge” (a euphemism for the eating room) behind the Norm Carlson Press Box at Florida Field two years ago, Will Muschamp was introduced to the Gator Nation as their next head football coach. The anticipation was thick and exciting. Muschamp had been the “coach in waiting” at Texas […]
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Toward the end of the game with the Titans, even after Josh Scobee hit a field goal to give the Jaguars a 5-point lead I sent a Tweet with the hashtag #noleadfeelssafe. Perhaps a bit cynical, but honestly a comment not necessarily on how the Jaguars have played this year but how hard it is […]
For the first time in his tenure as the Jaguars Head Coach, Mike Mularkey got a little testy in his post-game press conference. His team had just lost 31-14, and trailed 24-0 at one point. The first half, by Mularkey’s description was “pathetic” when it came to offensive production. “three and outs don’t get the […]
I’ve always been intrigued by the personalities in sports. Players and coaches thrown together from all kinds of different backgrounds and different cultures all trying to accomplish the same goal: win. Pretty simple when you watch the games, see plays develop, hear the analysis of the how and why. But being around teams day after […]
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“I’m just tired of losing,” Maurice Jones Drew said in the postgame locker room after the Bears beat the Jaguars 41-3. “It’s been five years. I’m tired of not sleeping at night. I’m tired of not being able to play with my kids after a win. I’m tired.” And with that, MJD summed up what […]
“It’s why I love coaching. It’s why I do this. It’s a personal challenge to take on adversity and overcome it. It’s why I’m in this.” With those words, Jaguars Head Coach Mike Mularkey very succinctly put on display his personality, his philosophy, his coaching style and even his ability to deflect media scrutiny after […]
What was strange about this game from the beginning was the lack of expectation from the fans. New owner, new coach, home opener and a division rival in town but it wasn’t like the fans were ferocious or were hungry for a win. They seemed happy to be there. It was a great atmosphere, with […]
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It’s not that the Jaguars are a bad team. I think it would be more accurate to say they’re an incomplete team. “We have a plan in this organization,” Head Coach Mike Mularkey said Sunday after the 27-10 loss to Cincinnati at home, “And we’ll stick to that plan. We’ll have to take our lumps, […]
Jaguars Camp: No Surprises But Not Routine
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisIn the first 5 days of camp I’ve seen Gus Bradley just light up one of his players. I’ve seen a quarterback go down like a ton of bricks. I’ve seen Denard Robinson look clueless and like a Pro Bowler – all within 5 minutes. And I’ve seen Cecil Shorts have the best camp of […]
Gus Bradley’s First Camp: “Slow Down!”
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisIt’s been a few years but the Jaguars have all 90 players under contract in camp on time in the first year under new head coach Gus Bradley. “It’s about trust,” Bradley said this week. “We can immediately trust them from a coach’s perspective as players to do the things necessary to win. The other […]
Big Thinking Khan Style
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisWhen it comes to business acumen, Shad Khan’s is well documented. So it initially seemed strange when it was revealed that he was interested in buying a Premier League team. Earlier this year and in 2012, Khan said he “didn’t like the business model” in the EPL. “They don’t have a salary cap.” But clearly […]
Its Summer, It’s Hot, No Kidding!
/in Featured/by Sam KouvarisI’m always amused when people I meet find out I’m from Florida and the first thing they say is, “How can you stand it? It’s so hot there in the summer!” They’re right; it is hot here in the summer. So what do we do? We stay inside. That’s how Florida got be so popular […]
The Ever Expanding “Season”
/in Football/by Sam KouvarisWith the announcement that the NFL draft will move to early May in 2014, the league continue to take steps toward year-’round awareness. Citing a “scheduling conflict” with Radio City Music Hall, next year’s draft will be May 8-10 (yes, the Thursday, Friday, Saturday of The Players.) It’s not that they want to play games […]
THE PLAYERS: ONE OF A KIND
/in Golf/by Sam KouvarisAs always happens this time of year, the debate gets stirred up as to where The Players stands among golf tournaments. Is it just another tournament? Is it a Major? The answer to both of those questions right now is no. It’s far from just another tournament. With all due respect to the volunteer forces […]
TIGER AT THE PLAYERS
/in Golf/by Sam Kouvaris“Its about the angles and that makes it tough.” And with that, Tiger Woods explained why the TPC Stadium course is so difficult for the best players in the world. Pete Dye intended that way, and Tiger acknowledged that in his annual pre-tournament press conference. “It’s pretty typical Pete. There aren’t many holes where you […]
Jaguars Needs: Everything
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisWhat a difference a year makes when it comes to the Jaguars draft. Obviously the people inside the draft room are different but the whole situation has changed when it comes to acquiring players. Last year in Shad Khan’s first draft as an NFL owner, the Jaguars were trying to fill some holes to be […]
Golf in North Florida: It is (and isn’t) all about The Players
/in Golf/by Sam KouvarisWhile most of the country is waiting for the “golf season” to start, we’re in the height of it here in North Florida. I know we generally never go out of the golf season, but there’s not a better time to play here than spring through early summer. The days are longer, the weather is […]
Long Ago and Far Away: Sports Heroes of a Different Time
/in Featured/by Sam KouvarisPeople ask me all the time how I got into sports journalism. “Did you always want to be a sportscaster?” is a regular question. “No, I always wanted to play third base for the Baltimore Orioles. This seemed like the next best thing. Since quarterbacking the Colts was being occupied by John Unitas.” I guess […]
What the Jaguars Need: Everything?
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisIt’s pretty easy to assess what the Jaguars need as they go forward: just about everything. The plus in having the second pick in the draft is that no matter who they pick, they’ll need him. Let’s just start with what players on this team some other organization would want. On offense, MJD, if healthy, […]
Players Win Games
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisIt’s not too hard to figure out the reason there are “haves” and “have-nots” in the NFL: Players. You can talk all the scheme, coaching, personnel people you want but in the end, on the field, it comes down to players. And good ones. A couple of years ago, the Miami Dolphins had the first […]
Muschamp vs. The World!
/in College Baseball/by Sam KouvarisStanding in the back of the “media lounge” (a euphemism for the eating room) behind the Norm Carlson Press Box at Florida Field two years ago, Will Muschamp was introduced to the Gator Nation as their next head football coach. The anticipation was thick and exciting. Muschamp had been the “coach in waiting” at Texas […]
Jaguars Win #2: Validation
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisToward the end of the game with the Titans, even after Josh Scobee hit a field goal to give the Jaguars a 5-point lead I sent a Tweet with the hashtag #noleadfeelssafe. Perhaps a bit cynical, but honestly a comment not necessarily on how the Jaguars have played this year but how hard it is […]
Jaguars: 1st Half Disaster, 2nd Half Hope
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisFor the first time in his tenure as the Jaguars Head Coach, Mike Mularkey got a little testy in his post-game press conference. His team had just lost 31-14, and trailed 24-0 at one point. The first half, by Mularkey’s description was “pathetic” when it came to offensive production. “three and outs don’t get the […]
A Football Coach: It Takes All Types
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisI’ve always been intrigued by the personalities in sports. Players and coaches thrown together from all kinds of different backgrounds and different cultures all trying to accomplish the same goal: win. Pretty simple when you watch the games, see plays develop, hear the analysis of the how and why. But being around teams day after […]
“Taking Their Lumps” Jaguars Growing Pains?
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam Kouvaris“I’m just tired of losing,” Maurice Jones Drew said in the postgame locker room after the Bears beat the Jaguars 41-3. “It’s been five years. I’m tired of not sleeping at night. I’m tired of not being able to play with my kids after a win. I’m tired.” And with that, MJD summed up what […]
Mike Mularkey’s Challenge
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam Kouvaris“It’s why I love coaching. It’s why I do this. It’s a personal challenge to take on adversity and overcome it. It’s why I’m in this.” With those words, Jaguars Head Coach Mike Mularkey very succinctly put on display his personality, his philosophy, his coaching style and even his ability to deflect media scrutiny after […]
Jaguars Need Their Best
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisWhat was strange about this game from the beginning was the lack of expectation from the fans. New owner, new coach, home opener and a division rival in town but it wasn’t like the fans were ferocious or were hungry for a win. They seemed happy to be there. It was a great atmosphere, with […]
A Painful Plan
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisIt’s not that the Jaguars are a bad team. I think it would be more accurate to say they’re an incomplete team. “We have a plan in this organization,” Head Coach Mike Mularkey said Sunday after the 27-10 loss to Cincinnati at home, “And we’ll stick to that plan. We’ll have to take our lumps, […]