SB Nation User Blog: arthardie

"Raiders in the House" song on YouTube

arthardie — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:35:09 -0000

Hey guys, I'm a Jaguar fan. But a great friend of mine is (and always has been) a major Oakland Raiders fan. Anyway, he made a Raiders song called "Radiers in the House" and made a video that he put up on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWXK2gjt1Aw

I thought you guys might like it. It's got some pretty cool lyrics and covers a lot of Raider nation and history. Enjoy it and good luck this season.

Wait. Oh yeah. Wait.

arthardie — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:00:56 -0000

These rookies look amazing. Wait. Oh yeah. Chad Owens. Wait.

Rob Meier is a beast. Wait. He's starting now? Oh.

Man. Patience hurts, but promise tastes so good. Young legs with spit-shined morals feel better than a quick tequila and Advil shot, but wait, something's missing, right?

Are we missing pads? Are we missing opposing players who have similarly improved? Are we missing game situations, with referees, with opposing crowds? And where's Jackson deVille? Did he work out over the offseason too? Is he training with Luke?

Yet, newness rules. As does shopping for groceries when hungry.

All seems well. We've brought in Boy Scouts who have actually climbed the mountain and come down with the flag. But this is a different mountain.

Until the pads come out, their mountains were merely hills. And as fans, we're stuck. We have to wait.

Oh yeah. Now I remember. Chad Owens.

Which needs more help...offense or defense?

arthardie — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:18:58 -0000

All this talk of the draft has got my head spinning! Who are the Jaguars going to take? Plenty of media outlets have the Jaguars selecting a QB, which is (as we know) puzzling but a nice twist to what's expected. But the really big-dog, national "know nothing about the Jaguars" media has us selecting Crabtree. BARF! How many times can we go to the well before we realize it's dry?

Where does this leave Jaguars' fans? Still confused. Awaiting another slow, technical draft day, that makes us feel like football is near again. Yet it's merely a ruse to sell advertising. The event would be just as exciting if you had a .rtf file emailed to you the next day with the results listed.

And now for the finale...think back to last season, and maybe the one before that...

Regarding the Jaguars, which side of the ball needs more help? Offense or defense? Do we need to keep the chains moving more? Or do we need the defense to get off the field on third downs? Is MJD a threat to score from anywhere on the field? Or is a polished passing attack from our opponent more of a threat?

Thoughts?

BCC & Jaguars.com...the best Jags sites on the Web

arthardie — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:43:10 -0000

Seriously. A year ago, I was forced to toil with only Jaguars.com, or maybe Jacksonville.com. But I think we all know that the Florida Times Union routinely underperforms in its reporting on the Jaguars. And then Jagnation.com. Well, I don't know if that site is too speculative or the fact that you've got to pay to read anything worthwhile, but honestly, I don't even go there anymore.

Without question BCC has stamped its place in the Jaguars community as a lively, reliable site that provides fresh content everyday. Imagine life without it.

I'd just like to take this opportunity to once again thank the guys in charge and everyone else who contributes. This site is really special and I hope it's here for a long time to come. Go Jags.

White Guy who likes the White Stuff gets Pink Slip...

arthardie — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:45:29 -0000

BREAKING NEWS!!! Matt Jones gets his walking papers!!!

Another first round pick of the Jaguars crumbles into nothingness. Although the previous fan post turned out to be a joke, this one is for real.

The "king of Arkansas" has lost his passport to Florida and has been released by the Jaguars. Now certainly, some team will pick him up, as there is no question that he has the reach and hands to haul in some passes.

But, here in Jacksonville, the axe of Gene the Destroyer has fallen yet again.

Visit jaguars.com for the scoop...

Run left! Tra Thomas is joining the Jags...

arthardie — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:41:50 -0000

Run left! Tra Thomas is joining the Jags...

The Jaguars and LT Tra Thomas have reached agreement on final terms. Visit jaguars.com and you'll see tis' true. This seems like a conservative, yet wise move by the front office.

Do we all agree this is a smart move? Tra Thomas is old; so this move is only a temporary fix. Does this change the approach to the draft? We still need a young LT for the future, so I would argue not.

(This will be the second Philly Eagle signed by the Jags this offseason.)

Gene the Destroyer: A Tale of Jaguars Fiction

arthardie — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:01:06 -0000

[From deep within Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, comes a tale of determination, prognostication, wine and cheese.] [Some Jaguars fiction, just for fun.]

The coach's door swung open and in walked Gene Smith, newly appointed GM for the Jaguars. Gene was a big fella and he immediately dropped himself like a lead weight into a black leather chair across from Del Rio's desk. Del Rio took the final sip from a glass of red wine, nibbled on a piece of cheddar and an apple. Then looked Gene right in the face.

“You're cutting the whole team, Gene. Plan on leaving me any players?”

Gene replied, “I'm just trying to cure your ills, Jack. We've gotta get rid of some of these disrespectful, team-killing sons-of-guns that this guy let creep in here.” As he says “this guy” Gene points to a dart board on the wall in Jack's office, which has a picture of Shack Harris' face tacked to it. A dart piercing his forehead.

“Ok. Well, Fred aside, the decisions so far, I guess...I agree with. But what about Sensabaugh?” Del Rio asked.

“Why, Jack? Are you in the market for a sawed-off shotgun or something? Or a Glock? Hey, I bet he'd make a good bodyguard,” Gene remarked with cynicism.

“I get your point. Fine, release him.” Jack stared off into nowhere.

“Ok, Jack. Enjoy the wine. We'll talk about Khalif tomorrow.” Gene stood up, grabbed a piece of cheddar, picked up a dart from Jack's desk, launched it somewhere near Shack's ear, then walked out.

Jack was left alone and with a sigh, opened his desk drawer. In the drawer, among other things, was his favorite mouthpiece from his playing days. Many a quarterback was taken down as Jack's teeth gnashed this sturdy bit of rubber.

“Cut anyone else Gene, and I might have to put this baby back to use.” Jack shut the drawer, poured a fresh glass of wine, and thought, blitz.

From a Jag Fan to You, You're Going to Love Freddie-T

arthardie — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:15:53 -0000

Dear Patriots fans,

Allow me to ignore the playoff defeat from 2007 and say we will now be sharing a great friend. On behalf of the entire Jaguar community to the Pats, you've just picked up an outstanding person, and one nasty, fast and agile running back in Fred Taylor.

Fred has played for the Jags since 1998 and has done nothing less than impress our whole fan base with his relentless play and genuine character. As a Jaguar fan, I'm very happy to see that Fred has ended up on a world-class team like the Patriots, and I'll also honestly tell you that in secret, I'll be pulling for Fred to stack up the yards and TDs for you guys.

Remember these words, you're going to be VERY happy with that signing and you'll get a chance to see how great of a player Fred really is.

Please take care of our Freddie-T, cause he's gonna take care of you,

Go Fred. Go Jags. And well, that's it.

O-Line Position Shift Idea

arthardie — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:42:43 -0000

Drafting a young, strong Left Tackle is a must and every Jaguar fan should be at least a little excited about that possibility.

But what about this idea for the other positions. Leave Meester at center, Manuwai comes back to Left Guard, then shift Pashos into Right Guard and let Khalif Barnes have a shot at Right Tackle. It's a bit less demanding but would put his athleticism to use. Also, this would put the stone-footed giant (Pashos) into a Guard position where he could really do some steam rolling. Plus, that leaves Mo Williams in a versatile, gap-filler role, ready to pick up anyone's slack.

Just a thought. What are your thoughts on the Jags O-line and how we can get the most out of the talent currently on the team and new talent from the draft?

Best New Home for Our Beloved Freddie-T

arthardie — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:09:09 -0000

So, let's start moving on. Where is Fred gonna go? Please God, not the AFC South! Think about it though, does Fred hate cold weather? Is he a Florida boy only?

Where do you think Fred will end up? Or what do you think is a good fit for him?

Personally, I could see him benefitting Green Bay, Tampa Bay, New England, or heck, may even Denver.

It's tough to think about, but I'd love to hear your thoughts. Go Jags.