11-07-2013, 12:53 PM
In a season that has given Jags fans arguably more lows than highs, I want to make Jagsnation aware of a very, very positive recent occurrence that gives our team, fans, and coaches a reason for optimism as we head into the second half of the season.
To preface this, The Ponce De Leon Cup is the coveted trophy given out to the NFL team from Florida that finishes the season with the best record. Ponce De Leon of course is the Spanish conquistador who led the first European expedition to the state of Florida. Noted historian Scott Becker has gone as far to state that he believes Ponce and his crew actually first settled in Jacksonville - take that Bucs and Fins fans!!!
Fans of these teams will be the first one to tell you that while the winning the Superbowl is nice, The Ponce De Leon Cup is truly what these teams teams are after. Think about it - what does it really mean if say for example Tampa Bay won the Superbowl, but lost to Jacksonville or finished with a worse record than their PDLC (Ponce de Leon Cup) Rivals during the regular season. Jags fans around the water cooler at the office would still have obvious bragging rights.
"So what is the much needed break???" you are no doubt asking yourself right now.......
(Drum Roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
The Jags have moved into first place in the Ponce de Leon Cup Standings!!! The committee decided last night that Miami is now ineligible for the PDLC based on their franchise turning a blind eye to the bullying and other shenanigans that have been going on down there. This will be a three year suspension.
So now the updated Ponce De Leon Cup Standings are as follows:
Jacksonville 0-8
Tampa Bay 0-8
Miami 4-4 (ineligible for Ponce De Leon Cup - bullying)
Jags fans - I truly believe we can get this done. It starts this weekend. Lets cheer loud, and lets cheer often! A new season starts Sunday!!!
To preface this, The Ponce De Leon Cup is the coveted trophy given out to the NFL team from Florida that finishes the season with the best record. Ponce De Leon of course is the Spanish conquistador who led the first European expedition to the state of Florida. Noted historian Scott Becker has gone as far to state that he believes Ponce and his crew actually first settled in Jacksonville - take that Bucs and Fins fans!!!
Fans of these teams will be the first one to tell you that while the winning the Superbowl is nice, The Ponce De Leon Cup is truly what these teams teams are after. Think about it - what does it really mean if say for example Tampa Bay won the Superbowl, but lost to Jacksonville or finished with a worse record than their PDLC (Ponce de Leon Cup) Rivals during the regular season. Jags fans around the water cooler at the office would still have obvious bragging rights.
"So what is the much needed break???" you are no doubt asking yourself right now.......
(Drum Roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
The Jags have moved into first place in the Ponce de Leon Cup Standings!!! The committee decided last night that Miami is now ineligible for the PDLC based on their franchise turning a blind eye to the bullying and other shenanigans that have been going on down there. This will be a three year suspension.
So now the updated Ponce De Leon Cup Standings are as follows:
Jacksonville 0-8
Tampa Bay 0-8
Miami 4-4 (ineligible for Ponce De Leon Cup - bullying)
Jags fans - I truly believe we can get this done. It starts this weekend. Lets cheer loud, and lets cheer often! A new season starts Sunday!!!