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Future is now: NFL owners will vote Tuesday on new stadium for Jaguars
Read full article: Future is now: NFL owners will vote Tuesday on new stadium for JaguarsThe Stadium of the Future faces its final challenge this week in Atlanta as NFL owners vote on Jacksonville’s $1.4 billion package on a new home for the Jaguars.
Tom Coughlin worked in a trailer when he got to Jacksonville. Now he will join other greats in the Pride of the Jaguars
Read full article: Tom Coughlin worked in a trailer when he got to Jacksonville. Now he will join other greats in the Pride of the JaguarsOn Sunday, Coughlin will take his place in the Pride of the Jaguars as the seventh member, a ring reserved for the best of the best of the franchise.
Easy choices for filling out a Jaguars Mount Rushmore: Boselli, Fred, Jimmy and then who?
Read full article: Easy choices for filling out a Jaguars Mount Rushmore: Boselli, Fred, Jimmy and then who?The Jaguars posed a question on social media last week about who would be on a Jacksonville Mount Rushmore. News4JAX gave it a shot.
DUUUVAL Draft Party- What to know before you go
Read full article: DUUUVAL Draft Party- What to know before you goGet ready to blitz at the 2024 DUUUVAL Draft Party, happening live on the field at EverBank Stadium on Thursday, April 25.Score big as you cheer on the 17th pick alongside the league’s most passionate fans, and catch the electrifying unveiling of the 30th Season Logo! Head Coach Doug Pederson and Jaguars Hall of Famer Tony Boselli will ignite the excitement live at 7:15 PM. Don’t miss out on the star-studded lineup, with Jaguars Legends and current gridiron heroes like Foye Oluokun, Travis Etienne, and Ross Matiscik lighting up the night. Get in the game early to snag prime seats right in front of the stage.
River City Plus: Get ready for the 2024 Jaguars Draft with News4Jax
Read full article: River City Plus: Get ready for the 2024 Jaguars Draft with News4JaxGet ready to blitz at the 2024 DUUUVAL Draft Party, happening live on the field at EverBank Stadium on Thursday, April 25.Score big as you cheer on the 17th pick alongside the league’s most passionate fans, and catch the electrifying unveiling of the 30th Season Logo! Head Coach Doug Pederson and Jaguars Hall of Famer Tony Boselli will ignite the excitement live at 7:15 PM. Don’t miss out on the star-studded lineup, with Jaguars Legends and current gridiron heroes like Foye Oluokun, Travis Etienne, and Ross Matiscik lighting up the night. Get in the game early to snag prime seats right in front of the stage.
Hits, headliners and a hall of famer: The five best draft classes in Jaguars history
Read full article: Hits, headliners and a hall of famer: The five best draft classes in Jaguars historyWith the draft starting on Thursday night, News4JAX looks at the five best draft classes in the franchise’s 29 years of making selections.
‘We’ll be back next time around’: Pro Football Hall of Fame wait continues for Fred Taylor
Read full article: ‘We’ll be back next time around’: Pro Football Hall of Fame wait continues for Fred TaylorFred Taylor missed out on the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday night, pushing his candidacy into 2025 as he looks to become just the second player in Jaguars history to reach Canton.
What changes need to happen to get the Jaguars back on track?
Read full article: What changes need to happen to get the Jaguars back on track?The Jaguars are picking up the pieces after finishing 9-8 and missing the playoffs. As they head into a critical offseason, Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney debate several topics on changes that should happen.
Tony Boselli reflects on hall of fame career in letter to Jaguars fans
Read full article: Tony Boselli reflects on hall of fame career in letter to Jaguars fansOne day before the NFL draft, the first selection in Jaguars history penned an inspiring letter to Jacksonville fans and the city. In a video released on social media, Tony Boselli said that “from the moment I was drafted, it was the only place I wanted to be.”
They’ve arrived: Jaguars players and fans are in Kansas City, ready to take on the Chiefs
Read full article: They’ve arrived: Jaguars players and fans are in Kansas City, ready to take on the ChiefsDiehard Jaguars fans spent their morning at TIAA Bank Field, waving signs and wearing teal, watching and waiting for the players to leave the stadium and head to the airport.
Jags ‘Fan of the Year’ presented key to TIAA Bank Field among hundreds of fans eager for Saturday’s showdown
Read full article: Jags ‘Fan of the Year’ presented key to TIAA Bank Field among hundreds of fans eager for Saturday’s showdownEager fans waiting for the showdown between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans to begin were thoroughly entertained as they waited for Saturday night’s big game.
Tony Boselli’s number officially retired, receives Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during halftime
Read full article: Tony Boselli’s number officially retired, receives Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during halftimeDays after he became the first Jacksonville Jaguar to be presented with a key to the city, Tony Boselli, the Jaguars’ first Pro Football Hall of Famer, was honored by the team Sunday during Jacksonville’s game against the Houston Texans.
Four takeaways: Etienne emerges, Lawrence regresses
Read full article: Four takeaways: Etienne emerges, Lawrence regressesThe Jaguars ran their losing streak to the Houston Texans up the nine games in a 13-6 loss. The Jaguars beat themselves in a game when they were favored by a touchdown. Here are my four biggest takeaways from the game:
Tony Boselli to be honored, receive Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during Jaguars halftime ceremony Sunday
Read full article: Tony Boselli to be honored, receive Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during Jaguars halftime ceremony SundayRepresentatives from the Hall will present Boselli with his official Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during halftime of the game.
Mayor Curry to present Tony Boselli with key to city of Jacksonville
Read full article: Mayor Curry to present Tony Boselli with key to city of JacksonvilleThe Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, during the home game at TIAA Bank Field, will celebrate Tony Boselli, who recently became the team’s first Pro Football Hall of Famer.
Mayor Curry to present Tony Boselli with key to city of Jacksonville
Read full article: Mayor Curry to present Tony Boselli with key to city of JacksonvilleThe Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, during the home game at TIAA Bank Field, will celebrate Tony Boselli, who recently became the team’s first Pro Football Hall of Famer.
‘Just brightens our day’: Tony Boselli treats local educators to shopping spree
Read full article: ‘Just brightens our day’: Tony Boselli treats local educators to shopping spreeFormer professional football player and recent Hall of Fame inductee Tony Boselli teamed up with Academy Sports to surprise local educators with a shopping spree.
Photo gallery: Pro Football Hall of Fame induction day honors Boselli, Butler
Read full article: Photo gallery: Pro Football Hall of Fame induction day honors Boselli, ButlerNews4JAX was in Canton, Ohio this week for the Hall of Fame game between the Jaguars and Raiders, and for the induction ceremony. Take a look at the photo gallery above to see some of the Hall of Fame sights, as well as a good number of Jaguars fans who made the trip for the historic day.
‘The greatest gift of all’: Tony Boselli celebrates love of family in Hall of Fame speech
Read full article: ‘The greatest gift of all’: Tony Boselli celebrates love of family in Hall of Fame speechTony Boselli, Jacksonville’s adopted son who made the city his home, is the Jaguars’ first Pro Football Hall of Famer.
One Hall of a duo: LeRoy Butler, Tony Boselli make history together for Jacksonville
Read full article: One Hall of a duo: LeRoy Butler, Tony Boselli make history together for JacksonvilleThe Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 features the adopted son (Tony Boselli) and the native son (LeRoy Butler) for a combination unlike anything the area has seen before. They will be enshrined with the game’s greats Saturday afternoon in Canton, Ohio, continuing a local trend that has seen area products enter the Hall at a rapid recent pace.
Brunell looking forward to being a part of Boselli’s big day
Read full article: Brunell looking forward to being a part of Boselli’s big dayNo player in Jaguars' history is more closely linked to Tony Boselli than Mark Brunell. On Saturday, the two will once again be on stage together when Brunell presents Boselli for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Jacksonville student athletes score shopping spree at Academy Sports & Outdoors
Read full article: Jacksonville student athletes score shopping spree at Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports and Outdoors and The Boselli Foundation on Tuesday provided a $2,800 shopping spree to 28 Jacksonville student athletes from Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School.
Boselli tabs Brunell to be his Pro Football Hall of Fame presenter
Read full article: Boselli tabs Brunell to be his Pro Football Hall of Fame presenterOn Monday morning, Tony Boselli announced on 1010XL radio that Mark Brunell would be his presenter for the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement in Canton, Ohio.
Shhhh! Keeping Hall of Fame honor quiet was a tall task for Tony Boselli
Read full article: Shhhh! Keeping Hall of Fame honor quiet was a tall task for Tony BoselliTony Boselli, the first draft pick in Jaguars’ franchise history finally reached the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a career-making moment for both the city, the franchise and, of course, Boselli.
Hometown Hall of Famer: Jacksonville, NFL cheer LeRoy Butler’s selection
Read full article: Hometown Hall of Famer: Jacksonville, NFL cheer LeRoy Butler’s selectionLongtime Green Bay Packers safety LeRoy Butler, a star at both Lee High School and Florida State, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday night.
Jacksonville-area duo Tony Boselli, LeRoy Butler earn Pro Football Hall of Fame honor
Read full article: Jacksonville-area duo Tony Boselli, LeRoy Butler earn Pro Football Hall of Fame honorTony Boselli was the bedrock of the expansion Jaguars. LeRoy Butler grew up in Jacksonville and went on to star at the highest levels of football. Two Jacksonville icons, both going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame together.
Tony Boselli leads class of 8 Pro Football Hall of Famers
Read full article: Tony Boselli leads class of 8 Pro Football Hall of FamersThe Pro Football Hall of Fame ended several long waits and voted linebacker Sam Mills, defensive back LeRoy Butler, offensive lineman Tony Boselli, and defensive linemen Bryant Young and Richard Seymour into the Hall.
Will Pro Football Hall call finally arrive for Tony Boselli, LeRoy Butler?
Read full article: Will Pro Football Hall call finally arrive for Tony Boselli, LeRoy Butler?The Jacksonville area has two finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame — Jaguars left tackle Tony Boselli and Packers safety LeRoy Butler — which will be revealed on Thursday night during the NFL Honors show.
Did Boselli get the votes? Pro Football Hall of Fame meeting wraps, results wait until Feb. 10
Read full article: Did Boselli get the votes? Pro Football Hall of Fame meeting wraps, results wait until Feb. 10In the era of virtual meetings, the Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors spent over seven hours on a Zoom call Tuesday to discuss the 15 modern-era finalists and select the five that will be inducted into Canton this summer.
Boselli, Taylor listed as Hall of Fame semifinalists again
Read full article: Boselli, Taylor listed as Hall of Fame semifinalists againJaguars' greats Tony Boselli and Fred Taylor are Pro Football Hall of Fame semi-finalists again this year. It's the seventh straight year for Boselli. It's the third time for Taylor.
Back again: Boselli, Butler, Smith, Taylor among HOF nominees
Read full article: Back again: Boselli, Butler, Smith, Taylor among HOF nomineesFormer Jaguars icons Tony Boselli, Fred Taylor and Jimmy Smith, along with Lee High and Florida State product LeRoy Butler, are among the 122 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Jaguars draft ’21: The best, worst top 10 selections in franchise history
Read full article: Jaguars draft ’21: The best, worst top 10 selections in franchise historyEighteen times in franchise history, the Jaguars have made selections in the top 10. Who were the best and worst among those top 10 selections? Let's take a look.
No Hall of Fame knock for Boselli again
Read full article: No Hall of Fame knock for Boselli againJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jaguars offensive tackle Tony Boselli is still waiting on his call from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. “I want to be in the Hall of Fame,” Boselli told Jaguars.com. While Boselli and Butler missed out in 2021, the area has enjoyed solid Pro Football Hall of Fame representation in recent years. Raines graduate Brian Dawkins was voted in to the Hall in 2018 and Charlton County product Champ Bailey was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019. AdBefore those three went in, Bob Hayes was the last local product to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Surprise! Jaguars sending 4 health care workers to Super Bowl
Read full article: Surprise! Jaguars sending 4 health care workers to Super BowlJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jaguars aren’t in the Super Bowl, but they’re sending four health care workers to the big game in Tampa next month. As part of the NFL’s tribute to health care workers, the league is giving 7,500 frontline medical personnel a seat in the stands. With the Tom Brady-led Buccaneers playing Super Bowl 55 in their hometown, ticket prices have soared this week. You are amazing health care workers. “We are honored to salute those who have demonstrated dedication, commitment and courage and deserve our deepest gratitude and admiration.”All 32 NFL teams received four tickets to give to local health care workers.
Boselli, Butler, await Hall of Fame vote, taken virtually this year
Read full article: Boselli, Butler, await Hall of Fame vote, taken virtually this year(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Usually, the Hall of Fame selectors meet in a conference room at the league hotel at the site of the Super Bowl on Saturday morning, the day before the game. There, they present the 15 finalists, discuss and vote, paring the list down to 10, and finally to the 5 modern-day players selected for enshrinement in the hall of Fame in Canton. Of course, there are a couple of Jacksonville connections among the final 15. The Hall of Fame tweeted out a piece of his presentation:The HOF Selection Committee is meeting virtually today to discuss the candidates for the #PFHOF21 Class. “All the guys on that list have great credentials,” Boselli said after being named as one of the final 15 yet again.
Boselli grateful for another shot at hall of fame honor
Read full article: Boselli grateful for another shot at hall of fame honorFor the fifth time, the former Jaguars all-pro tackle is among the final 15 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And to be one of the top 15 guys to be considered for the Hall of Fame again … obviously, all of us want to be one of the final five that ended up going to Canton. He is one of the great guards, played for the Steelers, all kinds of success, won championships,” Boselli said. It would be an honor anytime for Boselli to be selected, but this year might feel extra special. I’m excited for 2021 and I can’t think of a better way for the Boselli family to kick off 2021 than to be invited to be part of the Hall of Fame.”
Boselli and Butler named Pro Football HOF finalists again
Read full article: Boselli and Butler named Pro Football HOF finalists againFormer Packers safety LeRoy Butler, left, and former Jaguars offensive tackle Tony Boselli were named NFL hall of fame finalists. (AP photos)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler are Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists again, while the wait continues for Fred Taylor. Butler, a former Packers safety who was largely credited for starting the famed Lambeau Leap, was named a finalist for the second straight year. Boselli was a Pro Bowl selection from 1996-2000 before injuries ended his career. He had 721 tackles and was inducted into the Packers hall of fame in 2007.
From the awful Jaguars to competing in a pandemic, 20 of the top sports stories of 2020
Read full article: From the awful Jaguars to competing in a pandemic, 20 of the top sports stories of 2020Bottom, Jaguars players kneel on the steps of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and coach Doug Marrone. The coronavirus pandemic changing the everyday basics about life and shook up the sports calendar like nothing before. Bishop Kenny (Class 4A), Bolles (Class 3A) and St. Johns Country Day (Class 2A) also won titles. March 11The NBA is the first major sports league in the country to halt its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Trinity Christian players celebrate after winning the Class 3A state title with a 25-22 win over Chaminade Madonna on Wednesday night.
Tony Boselli teams up with Academy Sports to donate new training & exercise equipment to Raines High
Read full article: Tony Boselli teams up with Academy Sports to donate new training & exercise equipment to Raines HighJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s been a trying year for high school sports as the coronavirus pandemic has forced some games and practices to be canceled, leaving a lot of young athletes disappointed. But one Jacksonville high school will return to its athletic programs next year with renewed focus thanks to a gift of state-of-the-art equipment. At Raines High School, the student-athletes had to use workout equipment that was decades old, while others had the new stuff. Former Jaguars offensive tackle Tony Boselli’s foundation worked with Academy Sports + Outdoors to provide Raines $5,000 worth of new training and exercise equipment. Raines’ athletic director and principal were at Academy Sports’ Southside location on Tuesday to accept the gift from Boselli and Academy.
What Jimmy Smith, Fred Taylor and Tony Boselli are saying about their Hall of Fame chances
Read full article: What Jimmy Smith, Fred Taylor and Tony Boselli are saying about their Hall of Fame chancesThis year there are 130 players on the list, including Tony Boselli, who has been a finalist for the last three years as well as former Jaguars Jimmy Smith and Fred Taylor. But he has never been selected as one of the 25 finalists for the Hall of Fame. Then the Hall of Fame committee will choose the five individuals who will be inducted in the class of 2021. And every eligible player ahead of Taylor on the all-time rushing list is in the Hall of Fame. Boselli said in a text to News4Jax:“It’s always an honor to be nominated for the Hall of Fame.
Three former Jaguars nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Read full article: Three former Jaguars nominated for Pro Football Hall of FameJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three Jaguars and one Jacksonville native are nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021. Boselli, the first draft pick in Jaguars history, and Butler were Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists last year. He was a Pro Bowl selection from 1996-2000 before injuries ended his career. He was a Pro Bowl selection following the 2007 season. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection.
Tony Boselli teams up with Academy Sports to surprise local teachers
Read full article: Tony Boselli teams up with Academy Sports to surprise local teachersJACKSONVILLE, Fla. A former leader of the Jaguars on Wednesday let some teachers know how much they are appreciated by surprising them with a special shopping spree. Tony Boselli and the Boselli Foundation partnered with Academy Sports to surprise local teachers from the Boselli Foundation Fellowship Program. There were 14 teachers that were taken on the shopping spree. Boselli said he knows the teachers will use the shopping spree for their classrooms but he hopes that they will buy something for themselves. Boselli said he knows how much hard work the teachers put into their classrooms and this was just his way to say, thank you.
Are athletes are at less risk for coronavirus?
Read full article: Are athletes are at less risk for coronavirus?A Sports Illustrated compilation of numbers reported by schools and local media found at least 800 college football players have tested positive for the virus. News4Jax can find no similar national numbers for high school players. But this week a coach at Greenville High School in Tennessee said six of his players had tested positive, a high school in Corpus Christi, Texas, suspended practice after football player tested positive, and two dozen players and five coaches at Tavares High School in Central Florida are quarantined after two players tested positive. The 27-year-old was reported to have tested positive for coronavirus but had recovered. Kantor added that because athletes may be unaware that they have the virus, they could unknowingly expose someone else.
Are athletes at less risk for coronavirus?
Read full article: Are athletes at less risk for coronavirus?A Sports Illustrated compilation of numbers reported by schools and local media found at least 800 college football players have tested positive for the virus. News4Jax can find no similar national numbers for high school players. But this week a coach at Greenville High School in Tennessee said six of his players had tested positive, a high school in Corpus Christi, Texas, suspended practice after football player tested positive, and two dozen players and five coaches at Tavares High School in Central Florida are quarantined after two players tested positive. The 27-year-old was reported to have tested positive for coronavirus but had recovered. Kantor added that because athletes may be unaware that they have the virus, they could unknowingly expose someone else.
Kamara lauds Wallace's courage after NASCAR's trying week
Read full article: Kamara lauds Wallace's courage after NASCAR's trying weekAmong those fans: New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who was wearing a T-shirt and cap with Wallaces name on them. But I know days like today are going to be talked about for a long time.Kamara thinks the same way. Sunday was his first time at a NASCAR race, but not his first time at a NASCAR track he caught a touchdown pass in Tennessees 45-24 win over Virginia Tech at Bristol in 2016. Not only did he laud Wallaces courage for speaking out, he also had high praise for the white drivers standing with Wallace. Let me say the right thing now, Kamara said.
Cole Pepper's ballot for top 50 Jaguars of all-time
Read full article: Cole Pepper's ballot for top 50 Jaguars of all-timeOne of those is the Jaguars All-25 team, a selection of the top 25 players in Jaguars history. Voters were given a list of 51 retired former Jaguars players to choose from (we could include write-ins as well). Tony Boselli - the best player in Jaguars history. Marcus Stroud-It's a close debate for the best defensive player in Jaguars history. Paul Posluszny-I've seen plenty of conversation online about Posluszny's place in Jaguars history.