First Coast Happenings Nov 23, 2008
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m., Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. $50-$100; touchdown club, $160-$250. (Florida Times-Union)
'We just got blessed with transportation' Nov 22, 2008
Turner said the bike would help him get to work at his cleaning job at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium ... Turner said his would help him get to his cleaning job at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. (Florida Times-Union)
Henderson to play against Vikes Nov 22, 2008
Where: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. TV/Radio: Fox; WOKV (690 AM, 106. (Florida Times-Union)
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Some years ago, I sat in Cleveland Municipal Stadium on a cold July day -- every day was a cold day at old Cleveland Municipal -- and I watched the great pitcher Steve Carlton get smacked around like Carlo from The Godfather ... The two that interest me most are Maddux and Mussina, not only because that sounds like a rock-pop duo, but because they represent the two sides of sports retirement that were so eloquently outlined for me at Cleveland Municipal Stadium so long ago. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jags don't want motivation issue Nov 18, 2008
RICK WILSON/Times-UnionJaguars coach Jack Del Rio paces the sideline wearing a frown after his offense goes three-and-out during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium ... Where: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. (Florida Times-Union)
Jaguars' costly meltdown Nov 17, 2008
The Jags seized an 11-point halftime lead, only to see it vaporized by 21 unanswered against still-undefeated Tennessee in a 24-14 meltdown at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. "In terms of postseason mode, it's absolutely as dismal an outlook as you can have and not be out," Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said. (Florida Times-Union)
Receivers fail to make impact Nov 17, 2008
JON M. FLETCHER/The Times-UnionJaguars running back Maurice Drew (center) is hoisted off the ground by Tennessee defensive players Stephen Tulloch (right) and Tony Brown (left) during in the first half of Sunday's game at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Drew finished the game with 66 rushing yards and two touchdowns. (Florida Times-Union)
Second half was painful reminder Nov 17, 2008
The worst part is the manner in which this 24-14 setback happened at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. As if the 65,258 spectators needed a reminder of the franchise's lowest point. (Florida Times-Union)
Jaguars need Garrard's leadership now Nov 17, 2008
After a forgettable performance against Tennessee Sunday in a 24-14 loss at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Garrard now must focus on the second part of his responsibility during the coming days. Garrard will have to try to keep his teammates focused on making a late-season rally with the Jaguars 4-6 and nearly out of the AFC playoff race. (Florida Times-Union)
MoJo Talks Titans Nov 16, 2008
A victory on Sunday may just put some more fans in the seats not only on the bandwagon, but at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Related Stories. (JagsInsider.com)
NCAA Division II Football Playoff Glance Nov 15, 2008
At Braly Municipal Stadium. Florence, Ala. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Henderson won't face Titans Nov 15, 2008
Where: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium ... Defensive tackle John Henderson will miss his second consecutive game because of injury Sunday when the Jaguars host the Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. (Florida Times-Union)
Jaguars vs Titans Game Preview Nov 14, 2008
vs. Sunday, November 16, 2008, 4:15pm EST Jacksonville Municipal Stadium Records: Tennessee 9-0, Jacksonville 4-5 Series history: Titans lead, 15-12. Last meeting Titans won 17-10 on opening day. (JagsInsider.com)
KEEPING SCORE: How the Cleveland legend changed my life Nov 14, 2008
He was in my ear at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, when my feet stuck to the ground and a metal beam blocked third base and I discovered that childhood thrill of watching a game and listening to baseball on a transistor radio at exactly the same time. He was there in the times when I felt lonely after moving away to North Carolina, those warm evenings when I would sneak into my parents car and pick up Indians baseball games to feel a bit of home. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Titans aren't taking it easy Nov 14, 2008
Where: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium ... The Jaguars (4-5), borrowing the recent locker-room crackdown of coach Jack Del Rio, hope to hit the mute button for Collins and the Titans (9-0) on Sunday when they host their AFC South rivals at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. (Florida Times-Union)
Score steadied tumultuous era Nov 13, 2008
He was a steady, calming presence in an era when baseball in Cleveland was played in Municipal Stadium and had more downs than ups, Hamilton said ... By the 1997 season, the Indians weren't in Municipal Stadium. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
A face of frustration Nov 13, 2008
Titans at Jaguars When: 4:15 p.m. Sunday Where: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium TV/Radio: CBS (subject to NFL blackout rules); WOKV (690 AM, 106. 5 FM) Records: Tennessee is 9-0; Jacksonville is 4-5. (Florida Times-Union)
Titans rise with Young down, out Nov 13, 2008
" No, but it has led to a dream season. The Titans are in pursuit of a perfect 10 against the Jaguars on Sunday at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium - a position they would never be in with Young under center. Though national pundits acted like the Titans' No. 3 overall draft pick was a promising quarterback in his first two years, the truth is Tennessee won in spite of Young, not because of him. It's an absolute joke that Young was the NFL's 2006 rookie of the year over Jaguars running back... (Florida Times-Union)
AFC South: No run game, no problem for 9-0 Titans Nov 12, 2008
Both have contributed immensely this season, but each were held in check in last Sunday's 21-14 victory over a tough Chicago team at Soldier Field. Stay on top of breaking news. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Gator Bowl: We're Interested Nov 12, 2008
The Gator Bowl is sponsored by Konica Minolta and held at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, home to the NFLs Jacksonville Jaguars and site of the annual Florida-Georgia game. Other possible bowl destinations for Nebraska include the Alamo Bowl, the Sun Bowl - which could select a Big 12 team if the Gator Bowl does not - and the Insight Bowl. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Indians legend Score passes away Nov 12, 2008
He was there for playoff success and playoff disappointment; he was there for the closing of Municipal Stadium and for the opening of the ballpark now known as Progressive Field. On Oct. 26, 1997, Score called Game 7 of the World Series. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Legendary MLB Broadcaster Herb Score Dies Nov 12, 2008
As Score lay fallen on the field covered in blood, the public address announcer asked the crowd at Municipal Stadium, "If there is a doctor in the stands, will he please report to the playing field.". Fearful of being hit again, Score changed his pitching motion, with less than favorable results. (Click2Houston, TX)
Communities Plan Events To Honor Veterans Nov 11, 2008
The parade steps off from the Prime Osborn Convention Center at 11:01 a.m. and continues down Water Street, left on Newnan Street to Bay Street/Gator Bowl Boulevard and ends at the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. This year's theme is "Forever Grateful" and the parade will feature more than 90 active duty and retired military units, veterans groups, local high school marching bands, military organizations, decorative floats, giant balloons, JROTC units and more. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Veterans Day calendar Nov 11, 2008
Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade, 11:01, Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 W. Water St. to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium ... RecruitMilitary Career Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. (Florida Times-Union)
It gets tougher for Jags, Del Rio Nov 11, 2008
Where: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. TV/Radio: CBS (subject to NFL blackout rules); WOKV (690 AM, 106. (Florida Times-Union)
Jags enjoy feel-good moment Nov 10, 2008
When Jacksonville's 38-14 shellacking of the Detroit Lions is on the screen, can you picture Titans boss Jeff Fisher losing sleep over how to slow down his AFC South division rival in next Sunday's rematch at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Will Sports Illustrated cover boy Albert Haynesworth need an extra session with his psychologist. (Florida Times-Union)
Should city pay for others to play? Nov 10, 2008
Jacksonville taxpayers are being asked to shell out $430,000 - on top of the $500,000 the city already has paid - to cover losses from last year's Atlantic Coast Conference football championship game at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. The money would help the Gator Bowl Association meet its promise to the ACC that ticket sales revenues would reach $5. (Florida Times-Union)
TRM hopes to change recent past in playoffs Nov 9, 2008
Game time is set for 7 p.m. at Brewton Municipal Stadium. More Sports. (Brewton Standard, AL)
JAGUARS: WHAT'S GONE WRONG? Nov 9, 2008
RICK WILSON/The Times-UnionJaguars coach Jack Del Rio walks off the field after a disappointing 23-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns two weeks ago at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. RICK WILSON / The Florida Times-Union. (Florida Times-Union)
Life undone: From service to streets Nov 9, 2008
Where: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium The event is designed to help recently returning troops, other veterans and service members and their spouses find jobs. Veterans will be able to interview at the fair with national, regional and local employers, including Duke Energy Corp., GE Energy Services, Military Sealift Command, Target, Wackenhut Corp. and others. (Florida Times-Union)
GVSU's Brad Iciek Nominated For 2008 Harlon Hill Award Nov 8, 2008
The NCAA Division II Championship Game is scheduled for December 14 at Florence's Braly Municipal Stadium at noon. The Hill Trophy is sponsored by the City of Florence, Ala. (Gvsulakers.com)
Jacksonville Journal Nov 8, 2008
Several hundred military veterans and their spouses are expected to attend a job fair at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. Sponsored by RecruitMilitary, national, regional and local employers are expected there to interview prospective employees. (Florida Times-Union)
Defense makes the difference for Florida Nov 4, 2008
There's Tim Tebow, doing a victory lap around Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Tebow, Tebow, Tebow. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Del Rio trying to stay positive Nov 4, 2008
But with the Titans at 8-0, the NFL is trying to give them more exposure, so the league switched Tennessee's game against the Jaguars at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Nov. 16 to 4:15 p.m. as part of the league's flexible-scheduling program. It'll be one of the two CBS doubleheader games that day, along with San Diego at Pittsburgh, which was set for a 4:15 p.m. start all along. (Florida Times-Union)
Gators: Dawg-gone! Nov 3, 2008
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow celebrates after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Tebow passed for two TDs and ran for three more in the Gators' 49-10 rout. (Florida Today)
Coach's take on the loss Nov 3, 2008
The Gators whipped the Dogs 49-10 in a lopsided victory that took revenge on Georgia for their 2007 Jacksonville Municipal Stadium end zone celebration. More Galleries. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
STOMP THIS: Without grand gesture, Gators exact revenge Nov 3, 2008
That's compelling, but the moment definitely took place Saturday at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Maybe it happened on Georgia's second play from scrimmage, when Moreno took a handoff from Matthew Stafford, ready to shred the Gators for the second consecutive year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
LITTLE PLAYERS, BIG GAME Nov 3, 2008
BOB SELF/The Times-UnionMembers of the Creeks Knights slap hands with their parents and fans after their 8-0 victory over the Sweetwater Ravens in the Little Gator Bowl Pop Warner City Championships at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Sunday morning. Last modified 11/3/2008 - 1:57 am Originally created 110308. (Florida Times-Union)
Meyer, players savor big victory Nov 3, 2008
BOB SELF/The Times-UnionFlorida's Dustin Doe (second from right) is mobbed by teammates after intercepting a third-quarter pass against Georgia on Saturday at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium ... Quarterback Tim Tebow, who agonized over the embarrassing 42-30 loss to the Bulldogs in 2007, did a victory lap around Jacksonville Municipal Stadium and smiled throughout his postgame news conference. (Florida Times-Union)
Vengeful Gators gang up, ground up Georgia Nov 2, 2008
Meyer said he did it because running back Emmanuel Moody deserved a couple extra carries, but few inside Jacksonville Municipal Stadium believed that. "Enjoy the moment, enjoy the game," Tebow said. (Boston Globe)
Mistakes lead to Dogs' downfall again Nov 2, 2008
When Florida's offense wasn't marching up and down the field Saturday in its 49-10 win at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, the Bulldogs' attack was making it even easier for the Gators through penalties and turnovers. "We just kept making mistakes," Georgia coach Mark Richt said, "and (the Gators) kept playing hard.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Payback: No celebrations this time Nov 2, 2008
Georgia fans look on in disbelief after yet another Florida touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Gators' 49-10 rout of the Dogs on Saturday at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. MULTIMEDIA. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tebow rallies Gators' fans Nov 2, 2008
On the strength of Tebow's season-high five touchdowns and an opportunistic defense, No. 5 Florida embarrassed Georgia 49-10 on Saturday at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium and gained the inside track to the SEC championship game. "It doesn't get any sweeter than this," Tebow said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
No celebration this year Nov 2, 2008
Eighth-ranked Georgia s hopes of winning its first national title since 1980 are over after the No. 5 Gators completed a 49-10 thrashing Saturday before 84,649 at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. The Southeastern Conference championship is also all but out of reach for the Bulldogs after Florida got major payback for the Bulldogs end-zone celebration that stuck in the Gators craw all offseason. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Notebook: Kick blockers a concern Nov 2, 2008
Sports Illustrated's "Evolution of the Game Tour" will be outside the south end zone at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Saturday. Former Bulldogs running back Garrison Hearst will sign autographs from 12:30-2 p.m., 1996 Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel will sign from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and broadcaster Dan Patrick from noon to 2 p.m.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Soul Searching Nov 2, 2008
It's time for Georgia to reassess its goals after Saturday's 49-10 embarrassment to Florida Saturday at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tim Tebow, Gators rip Georgia as Urban Meyer doesn't call off dogs Nov 2, 2008
Tim Tebow, Gators rip Georgia as Urban Meyer doesn't call off dogs. NY Daily News Home Delivery. (New York Daily News)
'Dogs pounded Nov 2, 2008
BOB SELF/The Times-UnionFlorida quarterback Tim Tebow looks skyward after running for a touchdown to give the Gators a 34-3 lead Saturday afternoon at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium ... By the time the party started, fifth-ranked Florida was enjoying a 49-10 Southeastern Conference victory over No. 8 Georgia at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium ... Players were clapping and laughing, orange and blue-clad fans were gloating, and one half of Jacksonville Municipal Stadium was all but empty. (Florida Times-Union)
Georgia-Florida series recharged after celebration Nov 1, 2008
"Whoever wins this game is going to have a big advantage in the East.''The Gators have been pointing to this week, this game, this opportunity, all year, partly because of what happened at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium last season and partly because they realize all those lofty goals they set could hinge on this one.Nonetheless, Florida players have been quiet all week; coach Urban Meyer banned them from talking about Georgia's celebration because he didn't want to give the Bulldogs any... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Celebration brings new life to game Nov 1, 2008
" It's also not an overstatement to say that stopping Moreno is the key to whether the Gators (6-1, 4-1) will win the annual Southeastern Conference matchup at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium for the 16th time in the last 19 meetings. Georgia junior quarterback Matthew Stafford might be playing his best football, and the Bulldogs could have finally found a game-breaking wide receiver in freshman A.J. Green, but Moreno is the UF defense's top focus. It's not as clear-cut for Georgia (7-1, 4-1).... (The Augusta Chronicle)
UGA breakdown Nov 1, 2008
There are plenty of great storylines that will play out Saturday when Georgia and Florida tangle in Jacksonville's Municipal Stadium. With so much at stake, this year's matchup between the Bulldogs and Gators is shaping up to be one of the bigger contests in the history of the series. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Game Information: Florida vs. Georgia Nov 1, 2008
Where: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium (80,000/natural); Jacksonville, Fla. Coverage. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Put up or shut up Nov 1, 2008
Georgia and Florida are finally ready to hook it up in their annual grudge match Saturday at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium with the winner earning a likely spot in the SEC championship game and a chance to keep their national championship hopes alive. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Big Game, Halloween, Fair Draw Fun-Loving Crowd To River City Nov 1, 2008
The Gators have been pointing to this week, this game, this opportunity, all year, partly because of what happened at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium last season and partly because they realize all those lofty goals they set could hinge on this one ... The festivities for that event are taking place near the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, where the Georgia-Florida game will be played. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Key player in UGa-UF is Moreno Nov 1, 2008
Let's get one thing straight about today's edition of the World's Largest Outdoor No-Comment Party: the outcome at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium will ride more on what Knowshon Moreno does with his legs than anything Matt Stafford or Tim Tebow do with their arms. Both Georgia and Florida can win without spectacular games from their respective quarterbacks, but the Bulldogs will almost certainly lose minus a solid running day from Moreno, who is his team's best defense because he can keep... (Florida Times-Union)
Florida vs. Georgia: Matchups Nov 1, 2008
WILL DICKEY/The Times-UnionGeorgia running back Knowshon Moreno (24) dives over Florida's defense on a 2-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of last year's game at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Moreno is the key to the Bulldogs' offense in today's game. (Florida Times-Union)
Come out and play: 'Dogs, Gators to unleash firepower Nov 1, 2008
Where: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium ... It's also not an overstatement to say that stopping Moreno is the key to whether the fifth-ranked Gators (6-1, 4-1) will beat the No. 8 Bulldogs in the annual Southeastern Conference showdown at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium for the 16th time in the last 19 meetings. (Florida Times-Union)
FLAG FOOTBALL Oct 31, 2008
adjusts his satellite dish on top of his RV with Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in the background. The RV lot across from the stadium was already full on Thursday evening and most of the fans arrived on Monday to get a spot in this lot. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A's release Spring schedule Oct 31, 2008
OAKLAND -- The A's released their 2009 Spring Training schedule on Thursday, adding that ticket prices for all home games at Phoenix Municipal Stadium will remain the same as they were in 2008. Single-game tickets for 2009 games at Phoenix Muni will go on sale Monday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. PT at. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Best bets for the week Oct 31, 2008
Head on down to the fairgrounds, next to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, for the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. There are prize cows and Spam contests and fried stuff on a stick and loads of music and rides. (Florida Times-Union)
Meyer: Tebow had knee injury but is fine now Oct 31, 2008
GAINESVILLE - Florida quarterback Tim Tebow has played the past two-plus games with a hyperextended left knee, but UF coach Urban Meyer said the junior from Nease High School is completely healthy for Saturday's game against Georgia at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Meyer said Tebow was injured late in the third quarter of the Gators' 38-7 victory at Arkansas on Oct. 4, but did not miss a practice after the injury, which he suffered on a play in which he threw his first interception of the... (Florida Times-Union)
Who would the pros choose? Oct 31, 2008
Where: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. TV: CBS.. (Florida Times-Union)
Dogs, Gators discuss what the rivalry means Oct 30, 2008
Actually, it s currently called Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. It s just the magnitude of the game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Notebook: Kick blockers a concern Oct 30, 2008
Sports Illustrated's "Evolution of the Game Tour" will be outside the south end zone at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Saturday. Former Bulldogs running back Garrison Hearst will sign autographs from 12:30-2 p.m., 1996 Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel will sign from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and broadcaster Dan Patrick from noon to 2 p.m.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Magill: Dogs' 75-0 thumping of Gators most memorable Oct 30, 2008
The Jacksonville stadium seated only 21,000 then a far cry from the 84,481 who filled the Municipal Stadium last year. In 1942 I was a senior at Georgia and saw all our games except the Rose Bowl which I missed because of service in the Marines during World War II.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
