Jacksonville Jaguars: Fun Facts, History, and Resources For Gameday

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Fun Facts about the Jacksonville Jaguars

Who is the head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars?
Jack Del Rio

Who is the defensive coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars?
Mel Tucker

Who is the special teams coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars?
Russ Purnell

Who owns the Jacksonville Jaguars?
Wayne Weaver

How many Super Bowls have the Jacksonville Jaguars won?
None

Who is the mascot for the Jacksonville Jaguars?
Jaxson de Ville; yellow and teal jaguar

What are the Jacksonville Jaguars team colors?
Teal, Gold, White, Black

Who designed the Jacksonville Jaguars logo?
Unknown

Fun Facts about the Jacksonville Jaguars Stadium

What is the Jacksonville Jaguars stadium called?
EverBank Field

How many seats are in Jacksonville Jaguars stadium?
67,164

What is the address of Jacksonville Jaguars stadium?
One EverBank Field Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202

When was Jacksonville Jaguars stadium built?
1994-1995

History of the Jacksonville Jaguars

Where did Jacksonville Jaguars get their name and why are they called it?
The Jaguar name was selected in 1991 after a fan contest was held. Finalists were the Sharks, Stingrays, Panthers and Jaguars.

What players from the Jacksonville Jaguars are in the Football Hall Of Fame?
None

What numbers have been retired by Jacksonville Jaguars?
None

Top 5 Players of All Time for the Jacksonville Jaguars

1. Jimmy Smith – Wide Receiver
Jimmy Smith was drafted out of college by the Dallas Cowboys in 1992. He played with the team for two seasons, signing with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1994. He never played any games with the Eagles, however, and was subsequently signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1995. It was here that Smith made a name for himself. He remained with the team from 1995 until 2005, setting a handful of season and career records. Jimmy Smith was selected five times for the Pro Bowl and two times for the All-Pro team. He was also a two-time Super Bowl Champion.
178 Games Played
150 Games Started
862 Receptions
12287 Receiving Yards
67 Touchdowns

2. Mark Brunell – Quarterback
Mark Brunell was originally drafted out of college in 1993 in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers. In 1995, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Brunell in exchange for draft picks for the following season. He was immediately put in place as a starter for the team, recording an excellent first season. He was selected three times for the Pro Bowl and was a one-time Super Bowl Champion (while playing for the New Orleans Saints). After playing for Jacksonville until 2003, Brunell moved on to the Washington Redskins, the New Orleans Saints and then the New York Jets.
176 Games Played
151 Games Started
78-73-0 QB Record
2874 Completed Passes
4625 Attempted Passes
31935 Yards Gained by Passing
182 Touchdowns
107 Interceptions Thrown

3. Maurice Jones-Drew – Running Back
Maurice Jones-Drew was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. The Jacksonville Jaguars signed him on and he started playing in many of their games. He made his name known during his first season, towards the end of the season. He broke Jaguars team records that year and solidified a role for himself as a key player for the team. He has already been selected once for the Pro Bowl and the Second-Team All-Pro in 2009.
68 Games Played
20 Games Started
944 Rushing Attempts
4330 Rushing Yards
50 Rushing Touchdowns
211 Receptions
1840 Receiving Yards
6 Receiving Touchdowns

4. Marcus Stroud – Defensive Tackle
Marcus Stroud was drafted during the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He remained with the team through 2007 when he was signed by the Buffalo Bills. He started in all of his games with the team in his second season playing with Jacksonville. Stroud was a three-time Pro Bowler, a one-time First-Team All-Pro selection and a one-time Second-Team All-Pro selection.
135 Games Played
115 Games Started
27.5 Sacks
38 Passes Defended
7 Forced Fumbles
6 Fumble recoveries
292 Tackles

5. John Henderson – Defensive Tackle
John Henderson was drafted one year after Marcus Stroud, in 2002. He was also drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft that year by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He remained with the team through 2009, when he was signed to the Oakland Raiders for the 2010 season. Henderson put up solid numbers from the first time he stepped foot on the field. He has been a two-time Pro Bowl selection and a Second-Team All-Pro selection.
(as of October 2010)
126 Games Played
120 Games Started
29 Sacks
8 Forced Fumbles
5 Fumble Recoveries
343 Tackles

Game Day and Travel Information

3 hotels around the stadium

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 E Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 588-1234

Hampton Inn Jacksonville
1331 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(866) 601-6744

Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk
1515 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 396-5100

Best restaurants in the area

Trellises Restaurant at Hyatt Regency
225 E Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 588-1234

Gas Knob Pub at the Jax Sports Complex
234 A Philip Randolph Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 355-5535

Tailgate Bar and Grill
441 Haines Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 356-0222

Tailgating Rules

Tailgating is allowed in the parking lots surrounding the stadium. Grilling must be contained to a barbecuing structure and open fires will not be allowed. Please extinguish all fires prior to leaving the parking lot and be considerate of others who are enjoying tailgating. Loitering, open fires, tailgating or any related activity is NOT permitted in any parking garage.

Items NOT allowed in the stadium

• Cameras with lenses longer than six inches
• Coolers or containers, including cans, cups and bottles
• Food or beverage from outside the stadium
• Knives, guns and any type of weapon or explosive
• Laser pointers
• Noise makers, whistles, and air horns
• Pets (except special services animals)
• Purses or bags larger than 12” x 12” x 12”
• Seat cushions
• Smoking (except in designated areas)
• Sticks or poles
• Infant carriers/strollers
• Umbrellas
• Video equipment and tape recorders
• Laptop computers

All ticket holders and their belongings may be searched upon entry into the stadium. By tendering a ticket and entering the stadium, ticket holders consent to such searches and waive any related claims that they may have against the NFL, its member clubs, their affiliates and the stadium landlord, or their agents. If ticket holders elect not to consent to the searches they will be denied entry into the stadium without refund.

There are no provisions to check items at the gates or in the stadium. Fans will be asked to either take prohibited items back to their car, if they have not entered the stadium, or dispose of prohibited items at the entrance of the stadium. The Jacksonville Jaguars and the stadium are NOT responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen, or damaged. Possession of prohibited items is grounds for ejection from the stadium. Game tickets will be forfeited.

Resources about the Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Municipal Stadium Official Website
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Jacksonville Jaguars Website
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ESPN Jacksonville Jaguars
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NFL.com Jacksonville Jaguars
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Sports Illustrated Jacksonville Jaguars
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