The Social Snapshot: JAX vs PHI

Sep 08, 2014 at 01:40 AM

The Jaguars opened the 2014 NFL season with a bang. Fans, reporters and players were talking about the team's momentum leading up to Week 1. Rookie wide receiver Allen Hurns had a historic first quarter, while the Jaguars' defensive line had several sacks and turnovers early. Ultimately Jacksonville dropped by the opener, but the Jaguars players and supporters were looking to build on the positives heading into Week 2.

Player POV

Game day!!!
— Allen Robinson II (@AllenRobinson) September 7, 2014

Didn't sleep last night! Could not turn the fire down! ITS GAME DAY YALL! JAG NATION STAND UP! #readyready — Dekoda Watson (@DekodaWatson) September 7, 2014

Gameday!! pic.twitter.com/hxzqXlPUFW — Geno Hayes (@55_AlwaysLive) September 7, 2014

J.T. Thomas had a blocked punt for a safety in the 2013 Jaguars season opener. He was looking to make more big plays to start 2014. Caption: "Truly Blessed. Eagles at 1. #gojags".

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@momatheregoesthatmanagain #FUTW #MagnaCarta ➖ "Let Me Be Great"
A post shared by Winston Guy Jr. (@winstonguyjr) on Sep 7, 2014 at 6:50am PDT

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A post shared by Luke Bowanko (@lbow70) on Sep 7, 2014 at 6:41am PDT

Demtrius McCray kept it simple with the caption: "Gameday #JAXvsPHI"

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GameDay #JAXvsPHI
A post shared by Demetrius McCray (@mccraydc) on Sep 7, 2014 at 5:47am PDT

Jeremy Harris spent 2013 on injured reserve, so this marked his regular season debut. Caption: "Gameday! A point and time Dreams become Reality #JH31.. #SeasonOpener #Jags #StandUnited"

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Gameday! A point and time Dreams become Reality #JH31.. #SeasonOpener #Jags #StandUnited
A post shared by Jeremy D. Harris (@labrea_guardian) on Sep 6, 2014 at 9:17pm PDT

ESPN was having players take a Sunday Selfie. This was Marcedes Lewis' one.

Who's ready?!? Week 1 is finally here.. #SundaySelfie #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/zPfLsQkj2b — Marcedes Lewis (@MarcedesLewis89) September 7, 2014

Reporter Roundup

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Born ready #LetsGoJags 😻😻😻
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Hurns' big first quarter set the Twittersphere on fire.

#Jaguars WR Allen Hurns scores a TD and Jax goes up 14-0 over the Eagles. Man, they’re gonna be annoying to play this year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 7, 2014

Hurns with a crisp route for a score
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) September 7, 2014

Jags rookie WR Allen Hurns with an ENORMOUS 1st quarter of his NFL career. 3 Rec, 101 Yds, 2 TD
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 7, 2014

Undrafted rookie Allen Hurns is on pace for 6,464 receiving yards and 128 touchdowns this year http://t.co/uYkgwpWg3r
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 7, 2014

What a way to start a career for @jaguars undrafted wide receiver Allen Hurns - 2 catches, 2 touchdowns.
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) September 7, 2014

.@Jaguars Allen Hurns: 6th player with 100 receiving yards and 2 TD in rookie debut.

Last: Anquan Boldin, 2003
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 7, 2014

.@Jaguars rookie Allen Hurns (4-110-2) is first player in NFL history to record two receiving TDs in 1st quarter of NFL debut
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) September 8, 2014

The Jaguars ended up losing the game, 34-17.

Jaguars HC Gus Bradley: "We’ll get there. I believe we have the guys in the locker room to do it.”
— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) September 7, 2014

"We raised the bar. But we need our personal best." Bradley. #jaguars
— Sam Kouvaris (@samkouvaris) September 7, 2014

Fan Focus

Fans were filled with optimism heading into the second year under Head Coach Gus Bradley and General Manager Dave Calwell.

A few high profile members of Duval weighed in on their excitement for Week 1.

I know y'all excited to see the @Jaguars play today. Don't act
— lil duval (@lilduval) September 7, 2014

This young fan experienced the first Jaguars game of his life. Caption: "#firstjaguarssunday #jaguars"

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#firstjaguarssunday #jaguars
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Caption: "It's gameday y'all!! #Jaguars #Voidlive #Chrome #NFL #Birdforlunch #JAXvsPHI #gymflow"

The beginning of the new @Jaguars is officially among us 😏😏
— Aaron Deegan (@The_AaronDeegan) September 7, 2014

@jpshadrick @JohnOehser @Jaguars - Jags fans in Dallas!!!! pic.twitter.com/5ytv7axjDA
— Jeffrey Bergman (@JeffreyJaguars) September 7, 2014

@Jaguars ready for our 1st Jag game! #dtwd #JagNation pic.twitter.com/AyQ78sYN26
— Justin Noel (@Jagnoel87) September 7, 2014

The defense made some plays early.

WHO'S GOT A DEFENSE BABY….???
WE DO!!!!!! @Jaguars 2 Sack Fumbles….
— The Mayor Is Coming Back 🇦🇺🐆 (@AussieJag) September 7, 2014

Ryan Davis has to be one of my favourite @Jaguars players! Relentless for the sack! 🏈 #JAXvsPHI 17-0
— Phil Delves (@phildelves) September 7, 2014

INTERCEPTION by Alan Ball.....sweetness! Go Jags!! @Jaguars @IlliniFootball
— Caitlin 318H49 (@caitie86) September 7, 2014

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From undrafted to playmaker. Should we be surprised? Of course not, because it's all about The U. #theu #miamihurricanes #miamihurricanesfootball #miami #uswag #algolden #um #canesnation #itsallabouttheu #istandwiththeu #jaguars #jags #nfl #jacksonville #florida #jax
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Even tho we lost, it was great seeing my @Jaguars live. #StandUnited always. #DTWD #GoJags
— Bobby Brown (@BMFB54) September 8, 2014

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