Archives for November 23, 2009

Garrard leads another rally to give Jaguars a win (Florida Times Union)

Tyrone Brackenridge saves the day for Jaguars (Florida Times Union)

Terrell Owens breaks Buffalo Bills’ franchise history with 98-yard touchdown (Florida Times Union)

Henderson’s two sacks against Buffalo part of a “work in progress” for Jaguars (Florida Times Union)

Brackenridge keeps punching and finally connects (Florida Times Union)

Jaguars just keeps punching (Florida Times Union)

T.O.’s gift: the shirt off his back (Florida Times Union)

Jaguars vs. Bills: How the game was won (Florida Times Union)

Jaguars report card (Florida Times Union)

Jaguars-Bills: Monday Morning Quarterback (Florida Times Union)

Photo gallery (Florida Times Union)

Jags win with late TD (Gainesville Sun)

Jags tied for lead in wild-card race (Jaguars.com)

Enjoying the home crowd (Jaguars.com)

Life is good for the Jaguars (Jaguars.com)

Photo gallery (BuffaloBills.com)

Photo gallery (AP)

‘”Obviously being from that area (grew up in Pennsylvania) and having played for that team (Bills), it makes sense,” Haslett said of the possibility that he might be considered. “Obviously it would be a great opportunity, but who knows what will happen.”‘

‘”We just decided to get together to honor Perry,” said Mari Washam Cato, the ’80 class president at South Point. “He’s just such a great guy. There’s nobody that has met him that wouldn’t wish him well. We served on student government together. We went to France with the French club together. He’s always been a go-getter. He’s worked very hard everywhere he’s been.”‘

‘The Bills (3-7) bottled up Maurice Jones-Drew, pressured Garrard and managed 300 yards of offense for the first time in two months. But Garrard directed a 68-yard scoring drive when it mattered for the Jaguars (6-4). He managed a similar come-from-behind effort last week against the Jets.’

‘Running back Marshawn Lynch (shoulder), guard Eric Wood (leg), guard Seth McKinney (knee) and defensive tackle John McCargo (calf) left Sunday’s game and did not return. Wood appears to be the most serious of the group. He broke his left leg on the second play of the fourth quarter and will remain in Jacksonville overnight.’

‘McGee is inactive because of a knee injury, joining left tackle Demetrius Bell (knee) and three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Marcus Stroud (knee) on the sideline.’

‘A full-page ad on the back of Sunday’s Buffalo News says, “We wish the Bills and their fans good luck today and for the remainder of the season.” Adams’ name is printed below.’

‘The loss spoiled Terrell Owens’ best game with Buffalo, as he racked up 197 yards and one score on nine catches, including a career-best 98-yard touchdown reception.’

‘The Jaguars took a 16-15 lead with :56 seconds to go in the game on a Garrard 3-yard TD pass to Mike Sims-Walker on third and goal. Garrard ran a quarterback keeper up the middle to convert on the 2-point chance to give the Jags a 3-point lead, 18-15. The Bills had one last chance to tie or take the lead, but after a completion to Owens, Fitzpatrick was picked off on fourth-and-ten to seal the Jacksonville win.’

‘You know who I blame for the defense wearing down? That 98-yard touchdown pass to Owens. If that was a long drive, the Jaguars would’ve never had the chance to ravage the Bills’ exhausted defense. If I could take that touchdown back, I would! No big plays! They torture your defense! (sarcaaaasssssm)’

‘The odds are highly against Brandon being able to coax Shanahan to Buffalo, and yet, the very fact Wilson is allowing an open bar in the selection process has to be considered a huge step toward fixing what has been an ongoing problem the past ten years or so. It was comfortable for Wilson to turn to his old friend Marv Levy the last time he needed help, and after being burned by Tom Donahoe, Wilson needed someone he could trust.’