First things first, I want to respectfully ask for a moment from Arrowhead Pride.  I hope that you don't mind that I joined  only to make this one post.   I am a Jaguar fan who is originally from West Monroe, Louisiana.  Although I never met Joe Delaney,  I use to visit my grandpa and my uncles' families in Haughton,  where Joe lived.  I also use to visit often Chennault Park in Monroe where Joe Delaney drown.  I was 13 years old when he died.  I was telling my wife about Joe the other day and was showing her a satellite map of Chennault Park and where Critter's Creek, the water park where I played as a child, had been.  Just south of the golf course and northwest of the remnants of the water park is a small two acre pond.  I remember the news report of three children crying out for help and of a brave man who couldn't swim well.  I remember hearing of how he didn't think of himself, but of the lives of those children.  Though two of those children died, one with Joe and one at the hospital, one lived on.  I don't know where he may be today.... but he lived on because of Joe.

As I read the words of President Reagan, when our nation honored Joe Delaney,  I wondered how often he is remembered.  I sent an email to my brother with the links that I had showed my wife, so that he could remember Joe with his family as well.... so that he could show my niece and nephew the story of a true hero.

While wearing  #37 on the field, he made Chiefs fans proud.  While living life, he made us all proud.  When going to play golf, I never went past that pond without thinking of the sacrifice he made.  When I am home and I see the place where the water park use to be I think of him and I tell the story one more time.  If we all continue to do so,  Joe can change lives for as long as we tell the story and a truly great man will never be forgotten.

Thank you for allowing me to honor one of your greats.

          In a season with very many injuries and very few bright spots, Josh Scobee is the lone bright spot. Whether it be four 50+ field-goals( in all six over 45 ), or bringing down the kick returner because noone else would. The more I watch Scobee play, the more I think that he is the only Jaguar with his head on straight. Not to mention the fact that if it were not for the foot of ‘said player’, Jacksonville’s record would be 1 and 7. Noone can argue against that. He is our most valuable player. So, if you are drinking yourself into a stupor after this most embarrassing loss, raise a glass to Mr. Scobee: To your health, sir. And a well deserved thanks from all Jaguar fans. To Josh. (all say, "hear, hear"!)

Hey everybody, 

At the Jag game, they put it on the scoreboard that it was Richard Collier's birthday.  I don't know if you were at home or in the stadium, behind the glass or with Mr. Weaver, but the players wished you a happy birthday,  Rich.  You're obviously on their minds as they go through their daily routines and they said they miss you. I don't know if you read what we write here on BCC, but we wish you all the best, man. Hope it was a good one.

I was born in this country.  Louisiana to be exact.  Many members of my family have fought for the freedoms we have, as I am sure your families have, aswell.  The flags with bronze stars sent home, the silent stares when you ask them about their experiences and the tears when they remember the fallen.  My great uncle, Guy, was on the West Virginia when it went down in Pearl Harbor.  He survived while many, many more died. I only heard him speak of the war once and I will never forget  his words.  I think of them often.

At the games when they sing the National Anthem and the flyover follows, I get caught up in that moment.  I think about the lives of those who died for MY freedom.  Though, some say it is a battle cry and a warlike anthem that should be replaced, I am not ashamed to say that I have been known to weep when I hear it.

Knowing that there are many veterans and servicemen and women in the Jacksonville area,  I would like to sincerely thank all of you for serving my country.   While we sleep ..... you are there.  And as we wake, work, play and live.... you are there.   I cannot say it enough.

THANK YOU.

From the Jacksonville Jaguars Gameday Newsletter:

"Following the National Anthem, there will be a Heritage Flyover. The USAF Heritage Flight program was established in 1997 to commemorate the Air Force's 50th Anniversary. The flight's mission is to safely and proudly display the evolution of the U.S. Air Force airpower and to support the Air Force's recruiting and retention efforts. The Heritage Flyover will include a F-16 Viper piloted by Major George "Dog" Clifford from Shaw AFB, SC a F-15C Eagle piloted by Captain Sam "NUKE" Joplin from Eglin AFB, FL and a P-51 Mustang, which was flown during WWII and Korea, piloted by CAPT Dale "Snort" Snodgrass, USN(ret) from St. Augustine, FL. "

Think about it when those planes fly overhead today.  Think about the men who flew them in WWII.  Think about those who fly them now.  You are free because they fly and because they stand for you.

There was a guy who use to write informative articles on this site.   His column kept everybody up to speed on injuries, the scoop on hot topics and he commented with facts to put us in our place. His name is Collin and he last posted about 2 weeks ago.  If any of you have seen or heard from this columnist,  instruct him to return to BCC as soon as possible.  Thank you.

Where ya' been Collin?

I was very excited when we signed Jerry Porter.  I had been saying since last year that we should get him,  but not to keep our bench polished with his butt.   The guy has ' mad '  skills.   Think about the fact that had he been playing, a couple of passes that will go unspecified, would have been completed and added 6 points to our scores....  game changers.  2-0 or 0-2,  it's a pretty big difference.   Anyway, does anybody know whether this guy is suiting up or not.

Watch:   http://www.nfl.com/videos;jsessionid=0A32A468934A72E0A42D19FD161BC8F9?videoId=09000d5d804ecfae

With Rivers signing for as much as he did,  the Jaguars are going to have to fork over the dough.  ($18 million up front.)    Or do they?   Just a thought , .... what if we contacted Jerry Jones, Mr. Moneybags in Dallas, and offered him a trade.  He gets Derrick Harvey, who he can pay whatever he wants, and Mike Peterson,  who's on the last year of his contract and wants more money.   We get DeMarcus Ware, who is seasoned and still young enough to kill QBs for a long time for us.

He plays OLB in a 3 x 4,  we could make him a DE in a 4 x 3.   Our depth at linebacker is huge and we didn't skip a beat with Mike out last year.  Plus without paying Harvey or Mike the extra 'payolla', we would have enough to give MJD a well deserved extension and everybody is happy.

What do y'all think?

With the pre-season starting and many teams to cover,....(hint, Jaguars, hint)  what is going on with their video stories.   Video 1, Farve.  Video2, Farve. Videos 3, 5 & 8, all FARVE. Oh and video 7,  just to be different,  'T.O. just "chillin"'.  Dude did they fire all of their good staff.  I don't even want to go there or ESPN in the afternoon after work anymore 'cause it's all Farve, Farve, Farve......and on.  And when this story is over, their next story is probably gonna' be on how they miss Brett.

Is anyone else tired of this crap?

I think I speak for most of the Jaguar nation when I say getting Harvey and then getting Groves too, was an exciting turn of events.  Both of them have extreme potential.  But one of them is in camp and according to JDR is more than living up to the expectations.  At the scrimmage Groves was ferocious.  Thank God they weren't allowed to hit the QBs.  He is ahead of the curve and gaining speed.  Harvey is still in the starting blocks, although he is studying his playbook.  Hopefully,  he will turn out to be worth the wait.  One is trying to get what he thinks he's worth, the other is proving what he is worth with every snap.