Social Snapshot: PIT vs JAX

Aug 16, 2015 at 02:49 AM

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It may not be the regular season, but it sure was nice to have NFL games back at EverBank Field. Players and fans were posting about their excitement, while reporters were tweeting updates and opinions on the game.

Player POV

Storm Johnson was ready to start the second preseason of his NFL career.

Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss. It's game day! https://t.co/uli3wNPz0r pic.twitter.com/HiDRk03wIN
— StormWarning (@StormJohnson8) August 14, 2015

The longest tenured Jaguar was ready.

#Gameday
— Josh Scobee (@JoshScobee10) August 14, 2015

Offensive lineman Cody Booth.

Nothing better than playing under the Friday Night Lights! GAMEDAY!
— Cody Booth (@Booof38) August 14, 2015

Allen Robinson looked to build off an impressive training camp.

Sound mind; Sound body #GameDay
— Allen Robinson II (@AllenRobinson) August 14, 2015

Dwayne Gratz was ready for the start of his third preseason.

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GameDay, been waiting for this moment for a long time now. See you at the Bank tonight #duval #everbank #jags
A post shared by Dwayne Jamar (@djg24_7) on Aug 14, 2015 at 11:20am PDT

After signing as a collegiate free agent, Corey Grant's speed had folks buzzing about him.

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🔹|STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM|🔹 #jags #itstime #blessed #mytime #mydream
A post shared by Corey Grant (@coreygranttt) on Aug 14, 2015 at 11:21am PDT

Davon House, Sergio Brown and Bryan Walters were putting on gameday gear for the first time as a Jaguar.

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#MOREjax #MOREnoise this is going to be one interesting #NFL season. #38special #natureboy #jaguarnation
A post shared by Sergio Brown (@sergiobrown38) on Aug 14, 2015 at 12:33pm PDT

#GAMEDAY #MOREJAX pic.twitter.com/qlFA7gLsSJ
— Davon House (@DavonHouse) August 14, 2015

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#gameday
A post shared by Bryan Walters (@bwalt19) on Aug 14, 2015 at 2:14pm PDT

One of the longest tenured Jaguars, Marcedes Lewis was looking forward to another gameday at EverBank Field.

It's that time of the year Duval! #DTWD #MOREJAX #NFLPreseason @J_Cyprien @senmarks @mccrayd_10 @TelvinSmith_22 pic.twitter.com/msfe8DLv4d
— Marcedes Lewis (@MarcedesLewis89) August 14, 2015

Ryan Davis and Arrelious Benn enjoyed the team's win in the preseason opener.

Really fun to watch the young guys go out and finish the game, I know it's pre season but it's a great way to start the 2015 campaign.
— Ryan Davis (@bigdavis813) August 15, 2015

We cashed in at the bank tonight as a team! Great fans couldn't be a better place then here! blessed
— Arrelious Benn (@ArreliousBenn) August 15, 2015

Linebacker Thurston Armbrister and Brandon Linder posted a Pro Canes photo.

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My first game was everything I imagined. #jaguars #umiami #57 #thursty4sucess
A post shared by Thurston Armbrister (@thursty4success) on Aug 14, 2015 at 9:11pm PDT

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One of the team's leaders, Roy Miller liked what he saw.

Awesome to share the experiences with the team tonight in the win watching young players make dreams come true & older guys compete.
— Roy Miller III (@Roy_Miller_III) August 15, 2015

Connor Hamlett and Todd Thomas got to experience their first gameday at EverBank Field.

What an experience of playing in my first NFL game tonight and getting my first catch, plus we got the dub #GoJags
— Connor Hamlett (@chamlett_89) August 15, 2015

What an experience of my first NFL game felt great! #blessed #Duvallllllllllll #Jaguars #44
— Toddy Thomas (@Toddythomas8) August 15, 2015

Demetrius McCray was glad to see the team get back in the swing of things, as they prep for the regular season.

Got to shake off the rust but great win tonight! #Duuvvaall!!!
— Demetrius McCray (@mccrayd_10) August 15, 2015

Reporter Roundup

The media had a wide variety of topics to talk about from position battles to in-stadium features to a Jaguars win.

I want one of these warmers from a FanDuelville cabana for my house. Christmas list #Jaguars #PITvsJAX pic.twitter.com/4UHvX1lXE7
— J.P. Shadrick (@jpshadrick) August 14, 2015

.@Jaguars D-Line sounds great! #PITvsJAX #MoreJax pic.twitter.com/leGVpTq6Rw — News4JAX (@wjxt4) August 14, 2015

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Don't act like you aren't excited too! @jaguars win! #MOREJAX #nfl #igersJax #904happyhour #dtwd #voidlive
A post shared by Marcel Robinson (@marcel.tv) on Aug 14, 2015 at 10:09pm PDT

Mostly untrained eye, but had #Jaguars using 22 different formations in Bortles' 29 snaps.
— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) August 15, 2015

Bortles is 11 of 15 for 118 yards; 3 drops. That's a pretty good night. #Jaguars
— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) August 15, 2015

G.Jones, R.Greene, V. Williams and T.Smith. #Jaguars #FSU pic.twitter.com/scQa3mYXNJ
— Rick Ballou (@Ballou1010xl) August 15, 2015

FINAL: Jaguars beat the Steelers, 23-21. #PITvsJAX pic.twitter.com/VKdTUOGuYQ
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) August 15, 2015

Good night from EverBank Field- Jaguars 23, Steelers 21 #Jaguars #PITvsJAX pic.twitter.com/zwdzHIlEAq
— J.P. Shadrick (@jpshadrick) August 15, 2015

Love catching some of the @Jaguars game in Section 203 with the family. Fans enjoyed last night. #ASJax pic.twitter.com/oR7c0htxeO
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) August 15, 2015

Fan Focus

Fans were excited to see their Jaguars take the field for a game again. The posts below are in no particular order.

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Merrick is ready for the @jaguars season! #JagsGameDayLive #MoreJax #Nephew
A post shared by Brooke Green (@brooke_heather) on Aug 14, 2015 at 5:52pm PDT

Tonight is OUR night Jaguars! Let's DECLAW the Steelers! We Want MORE!. #PITvsJAX #Duval #904 #Jaguars #JAX pic.twitter.com/cF9TzomQzR — Brandon Lee Bryant (@brandonbryant87) August 14, 2015

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Thank you for the field passes @jaguars ! #morejax #jagsgamedaylive #welcometothejungle #cooper
A post shared by Leslie Sands (@rnsands) on Aug 14, 2015 at 6:10pm PDT

Gameday! #PitvsJax #Jaguars #SuperBowl50Bound pic.twitter.com/TZwHsBUGup
— Logan Bryan (@lazy_river7) August 14, 2015

It's Game Day! #PITvsJAX pic.twitter.com/F36hf43xuD
— Mike Tiscione (@mjtiscione) August 14, 2015

In celebration of @NFL in Jacksonville here's a #FBF of myself & @Jaguars owner Shad Khan #MOREJAX #ilovejax pic.twitter.com/u4JycAHASc
— Patrick Juliano (@PatrickJJuliano) August 14, 2015

There's a house at EverBank Field. #morejax #PITvsJAX @Jaguars https://t.co/pRgObfaj5g
— Stacey Readout (@StaceyReadout) August 14, 2015

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So excited to share this new season with my new Jacksonville @Jaguars Cub! #MOREJAX pic.twitter.com/c9s0uQeIcl
— Tyler Ryan (@TySQL) August 14, 2015

Duval!!!! BORTLEKOMBAT @Jaguars pic.twitter.com/JheIjUNVQp
— Chris Reimer (@Reimer_pgatour) August 14, 2015

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First TD of the year! Go Jags! #morejax #jagsgamedaylive #jaguars #cooper #igersjax
A post shared by Leslie Sands (@rnsands) on Aug 14, 2015 at 5:45pm PDT

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The Jaguars biggest fan! 👏🏼🏈🐆 #JacksonvilleJaguars #JagsGamedayLive #MOREJAX #BlakeBortles
A post shared by Casey White (@caseydalewhite) on Aug 14, 2015 at 5:39pm PDT

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#movethosechains #jaguars #jagsgamedaylive #morejax
A post shared by Zlatan Avdic (@izzyzlat) on Aug 14, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

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How bout them @Jaguars My 3 month old niece Clara is already a Jags fan and future @ROARoftheJags #JagsGamedayLive #morejax
A post shared by Judd (@elrollo21) on Aug 14, 2015 at 5:09pm PDT

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It's GAMEDAY in #Jax! Welcome to football season! #pitvsjax #morejax #onlyinjax #visitjax #jaguars #football #nfl #loveFL #everbankfield #igersjax
A post shared by Visit Jacksonville (@visit_jax) on Aug 14, 2015 at 2:26pm PDT

If there was a fan and family section, this would be a good fit.

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YOOOOOOOOOO! #onlyinduval #undefeated #stompedTheSteelers #stampOnDaButt #gotem #notTodayNumberThirtyNine #notToday #boxjumps #jaguars #nflmemes #DTWD #moreJax #igersJax #JagsGameDayLive www.onlyinduval.com/store 🏈 🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈 #khanyoudigit #pittsburgsteelers #terribletowel #becauseduval #enjoyduval #imsoduval #madeinduval
A post shared by Only in Duval (@onlyinduval) on Aug 14, 2015 at 8:57pm PDT

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Always good times running into @whitneycowart at the @jaguars games! #Swoon #TheROAR #Favorite #Jags #NFL #Cheerleader #MoreJax #IGersJax #OnlyinDuval @roarofthejags
A post shared by Blaza Duval (@blazaduval) on Aug 14, 2015 at 8:33pm PDT

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Jags win!! #dtwd #morejax
A post shared by Jessica Bunnell (@jessicabunnz) on Aug 14, 2015 at 8:34pm PDT

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Gald to be a season holder! That drive tho #jags #section125 #morejax #footballseasonishere #tailgate
A post shared by Luis (@tusabes90) on Aug 14, 2015 at 8:20pm PDT

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#FunFriday #JaxMore #moreJax #Jags
A post shared by Ashley Boston (@transformationqueen1) on Aug 14, 2015 at 8:15pm PDT

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Free hugs 💙🏈🐯 #MOREJAX #JagsWin
A post shared by Morgan Jean Redding (@morganjeanxox) on Aug 14, 2015 at 7:47pm PDT

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First game is a WIN! #JagsGamedayLive #MOREJAX
A post shared by Debbie Scribner (@d_scribner) on Aug 14, 2015 at 7:47pm PDT

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She said yes! At the Jags game!!!!#jagsgamedaylive #morejax
A post shared by Emily Faber (@mrsfaberandgracie) on Aug 14, 2015 at 6:52pm PDT

What's Next

The Jaguars head to the northeast to take on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in Week 2 of the 2015 NFL preseason. The official hashtag is #JAXvsNYG.

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