Social Snapshot: Drewval

Apr 29, 2015 at 01:12 AM

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The Social Snapshot is typically a weekly article, but special occasions call for special Social Snapshots. Maurice Jones-Drew's retirement announcement is easily one of those special occasions. As soon as it was announced that the Jaguars' all-time leader in touchdowns would end his career where it started, the social posts started flowing. They did not let up on the day of the announcement either. On the same day of his retirement press conference, Jones-Drew was kind of enough to take over the team Twitter handle to answer fan questions.

The Announcement

An announcement was made that Maurice Jones-Drew would retire as a Jaguar. Fans, former teammates and media members shared memories of the man known as MJD.

Running back Maurice Jones-Drew to retire with the @Jaguars http://t.co/J0jHKFDgUg pic.twitter.com/ffx1nyYZHa
— Bleacher Report NFL (@BR_NFL) April 23, 2015

Good to have @Jones_Drew32 back in town Tuesday to retire a @Jaguars . News conference at 11am.
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) April 23, 2015

Former RB Maurice Jones-Drew will retire as a member of the Jaguars Tuesday. Ceremony will be held at EverBank Field.
— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) April 23, 2015

Favorite running back still is MJD , watching him growing up was something awesome! Great player #Drewval — Dante (@Kanake_Mcnally) April 23, 2015

Saying thank you to @JonesDrew32, who will retire as a member of the @Jaguars on Tuesday. #Drewval #Jaguars #DTWD pic.twitter.com/nNZP9rbLSN — CCO Jacksonville (@JAXbillboards) April 23, 2015

@Jaguars MOJO's TD celebrations were always one of a kind #Drewval
— Vishal Maisuria (@VishalMaisuria) April 23, 2015

Sorry to see the era end. His legs always amazed me. Looked motorized! #DREWVAL pic.twitter.com/Rl0MWo0rqy
— Jeannie Blaylock (@JeannieBlaylock) April 23, 2015

@Jaguars @Jones_Drew32 Is a true pro & great teammate. I enjoyed watching him run through defenders & break tackles like no other #Drewval
— TYRON BRACKENRIDGE (@TBrack41) April 23, 2015

@Jaguars when MOJO crushed Merriman #Drewval
— Blues and Lebron szn Jags yankees later (@KillaCam904) April 23, 2015

Maurice Jones-Drew will return to Jacksonville to retire as a Jaguar.

Career: 8,167 Rush yds & 81 TD. pic.twitter.com/XO56VWLhwz
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 23, 2015

Making it official

On Tuesday, Maurice Jones-Drew made it official. He came to Jacksonville to sign a one-day contract to retire from the NFL as a member of the Jaguars. It had the social media world buzzing.

@JaxsonDeVille , MJD and the mini-mojos share a moment as @Jones_Drew32 says goodbye one last time. #Jaguars #Drewval pic.twitter.com/kbVVNoNLwi
— Marcel Robinson (@MarcelASJax) April 28, 2015

Congrats @Jones_Drew32 on a great career and retiring with the @Jaguars! #Drewval pic.twitter.com/vgVeX3cLLN
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) April 28, 2015

Congrats @Jones_Drew32 and best of luck in your new career. #Drewval #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/VLnqGi8qi8
— Sam Kouvaris (@samsportsline) April 28, 2015

Congrats @Jones_Drew32! You gave us so many great years & I will always wear your jersey proudly! #Drewval #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/yBLPavZpER
— Amanda I (@A21SpursFan) April 28, 2015

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Congratulations to Maurice Jones-Drew on a great career. One of the best running backs to ever play at #UCLA . You played the game with great passion and integrity. We are proud to call you a Bruin! #Drewval

A post shared by UCLA FOOTBALL (@uclafootball) on Apr 28, 2015 at 6:53pm PDT

Congratulations on MJD ending his football chapter with the Jags #duvaltillIdie #Drewval
— Kyle Donoher (@kyle_donoher) April 28, 2015

The @Jaguars signed running back Maurice Jones-Drew to a 1-day contract so he can retire as a Jaguar. NFL will miss you @Jones_Drew32
— Alex Flanagan (@Alex_Flanagan) April 28, 2015

#Drewval one of my all time favorites #Jaguars — Bruce Eshelman (@Daddy_BrucieB) April 28, 2015

Great speech by Maurice Jones Drew. I'll always be a big fan of his.#Drewval — Matt Wells (@GarnetNGold22) April 28, 2015

.@Jones_Drew32 with former teammate @JoshScobee10 before his retirement press conference. #Drewval #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/ZyjTzEvpRS
— Sam Kouvaris (@samsportsline) April 28, 2015

.@Jones_Drew32 - "For me playing in Jacksonville were some of the happiest moments of my life." #Jaguars #Drewval
— Dwayne Haskins Liker (@Taco_Liker_Tim) April 28, 2015

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Congrats from Omaha MJD! #drewval #jaguars

A post shared by Crissy Collins (@crissybigsissy) on Apr 28, 2015 at 2:26pm PDT

Classy move by the @Jaguars today, changing the display name of their Twitter handle to #Drewval to commemorate MJD's retirement.
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) April 28, 2015

Jones-Drew said one of the good things about retirement is eating nachos at 6am if he wants to. #Drewval #Jaguars
— Sam Kouvaris (@samsportsline) April 28, 2015

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Welcome home to #Drewval @mjd !!!! Thanks for the memories Champ!!! Love from Jags Fans Down Under!!! #JaguarForLife #Jaguars #JaguarLegend @jaguars #TealPrideWorldwide

A post shared by Craig Fordham (@aussiejag) on Apr 28, 2015 at 3:22am PDT

Only fitting that it ends, where it all began. Welcome Back @Jones_Drew32 #Drewval pic.twitter.com/4su9haMRKL
— Marcel Robinson (@MarcelASJax) April 28, 2015

Congrats on retiring with the @Jaguars @Jones_Drew32 you'll always be my man crush! #Drewval pic.twitter.com/9XIB5P6WlG
— Dr. Looking 4 a Win (@tmix155) April 28, 2015

Happy retiring as a Jag day, @JonesDrew32  #Drewval pic.twitter.com/6PLSLUzreG — theDraftStock (@thebStock) April 28, 2015

@Jones_Drew32 edit #Drewval #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/xyYBNC8IQ3
— Dalton Cruz (@daltoncruzzz) April 28, 2015

Few people in the NFL, but even fewer that are recognized like @Jones_Drew32 on his retirement. #Congrats #Jags #OG pic.twitter.com/phnawLTBce
— Johnathan Cyprien (@cyp) April 28, 2015

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We ❤️ MJD too! Celebrating his retirement & ready for draft week! 🐾🏈🎉 #Drewval | #Jaguars | #Support | #TackleCancer | #IGersJax

A post shared by WithLove Charity, Inc. (@withlovecharity) on Apr 28, 2015 at 1:51pm PDT

Twitter Takeover

Shortly after making his retirement official, Maurice Jones-Drew took over the Jaguars' Twitter handle.

.@Jones_Drew32 has taken over the team Twitter handle!
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 28, 2015

I enjoyed beating (@JoshScobee10) on the links. That's what I'll miss the most. #Drewval https://t.co/coP1Bqsbor
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 28, 2015

Playoffs KR where I "fell" at the one-yard line. #Drewval https://t.co/02NxH5Y07G
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 28, 2015

Spend time with family, get into some broadcasting (TV & radio), coaching and lots of golf. #Drewval https://t.co/60evRFg6yx
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 28, 2015

I'll be back on the west coast! #Drewval https://t.co/tEQy0pYDln
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 28, 2015

Playoffs in Pittsburgh. #Drewval https://t.co/gLTVpf9kFN
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 28, 2015

Barry Sanders. #Drewval https://t.co/NHh1BbJVpz
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 28, 2015

Being able to assimilate into the community and being able to call this place "home." #Drewval https://t.co/QKXdCE0vG4
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 28, 2015

The relationships I made along the way. #Drewval https://t.co/dyyz2BB8Rr
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 28, 2015

Nah, I'm cool! #Drewval https://t.co/nz38HhrH4a
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 28, 2015

Paul Spicer. #Drewval https://t.co/N8o6zujMXn
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 28, 2015

The team is headed in the right direction. #Drewval https://t.co/xICo2Yl0xs
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 28, 2015

Thanks to everyone for tweeting in questions. It was great to have you as a part of my special day! #Drewval
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 28, 2015

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