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Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:06 am to piggilicious
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If you’re referring to THE fumble, that was Clint Stoerner.
Not certain Matt didn’t have one but...
How do you not remember his fumble against Texas in Fayetteville in 2004??
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:06 am to SiloamHog
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Anyone else here over 30? Remember Matt Jones?
I remember Joe Ferguson.
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:10 am to Sao
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Kid had all the talent in the world to be great. 11 cent head
he just didnt love football. most folks around him knew he liked hoops and soccer much more
he also didnt spend his money he made while in the NFL and is allegedly set for life now.
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:10 am to YumYum Sauce
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How do you not remember his fumble against Texas in Fayetteville in 2004??
I meant I wasn’t sure he didn’t have one against Tennessee at some point.
But truthfully I don’t specifically remember the one vs Texas either which is surprising because I am old enough that I still hate Texas with a passion. Maybe I’ve blocked it out.
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:14 am to SiloamHog
Absolutely remember Matt Jones in college and in the NFL.
He had the right stuff for the pros, he was one of the only bright spots on those mid-2000 Jacksonville offenses.
He had the right stuff for the pros, he was one of the only bright spots on those mid-2000 Jacksonville offenses.
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:22 am to SiloamHog
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Remember Matt Jones?
Pepperidge farm remembers.
Na, anyone old enough to remember our current RB coach playing for us remembers Matt Jones. No way they don't.
I always liked Jones but hated playing against him. Anyone Cam Newton's size that can run a 4.37 40 is a phenomenal athlete.
I just never understood why he warranted a 1st round selection as a WR, a position he had never played full time in his career...
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:23 am to SiloamHog
Auburn members all too well. He seemed to torch us every year. Was such a thorn in our side.
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:25 am to TigerLunatik
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I will never understand how someone can cover so much ground while looking so slow.
So slow? Are we remembering the same person? 6'6 242 running a 4.37 40 sure isn't slow. These are NFL Combine numbers
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:26 am to auburn2eugene
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I just never understood why he warranted a 1st round selection as a WR, a position he had never played full time in his career...
It was a little strange but he did fairly well for himself before all of his issues came up. Not 1st round worthy but solid production.
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:26 am to SiloamHog
You mean wasted draft pick for the Jaguars, Matt Jones? Yeah, I remember him. How's his coke habit these days?
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:28 am to auburn2eugene
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So slow? Are we remembering the same person? 6'6 242 running a 4.37 40 sure isn't slow. These are NFL Combine numbers
Re-read what I posted and what you quoted then see if your response still makes sense.
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:28 am to auburn2eugene
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So slow? Are we remembering the same person? 6'6 242 running a 4.37 40 sure isn't slow. These are NFL Combine numbers
Eh, he isn't wrong in regards to how it looked at times. The way he runs doesn't really look as fast as he is truly going.
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:29 am to kywildcatfanone
As long as that game was, I really felt bad that anyone was awarded an L.
One of the few times when I could feel for a losing opponent.
How was the 12 hours you spent in the rain?
One of the few times when I could feel for a losing opponent.
How was the 12 hours you spent in the rain?
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:30 am to GoCrazyAuburn
I played basketball with him several years ago. Everything he did was just effortless and smooth.
Funny story, I used to work with his best friend from HS at a local golf course. Matt and his buddies would come play at least once a week. I ran the beer cart for the weekly scrambles. Once I made the rounds for that I would head over to Matt's group and give them some cold beer.
He was always a genuinely nice guy, just had some unfortunate events that ended his NFL career. I still believe he should have gotten another chance.
Funny story, I used to work with his best friend from HS at a local golf course. Matt and his buddies would come play at least once a week. I ran the beer cart for the weekly scrambles. Once I made the rounds for that I would head over to Matt's group and give them some cold beer.
He was always a genuinely nice guy, just had some unfortunate events that ended his NFL career. I still believe he should have gotten another chance.
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:33 am to SiloamHog
He was at Arky when I was a student, remember his arse well.
Hell of a football player.
Hell of a football player.
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:35 am to auburn2eugene
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So slow? Are we remembering the same person? 6'6 242 running a 4.37 40 sure isn't slow. These are NFL Combine numbers
That was what he meant. Jones was incredibly fast, but he always looked like he was taking a leisurely jog. You'd see him out there puttering along and realize there aren't any defenders in the picture because they are 20 yards behind him and losing ground on every stride.
I have said some uncomplimentary things about Gus Malzahn but I honestly think Matt Jones would have won the Heisman with Gus coaching him. We had enough weapons on offense around him that Arkansas would have been a nightmare to defend.
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:37 am to SiloamHog
Arky had some entertaining teams back in the day and Matt Jones was a beast. Also, loved myself George Wilson. Got to meet him for the Lions before making a nice career for the Bills.
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:38 am to rockiee
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Not 1st round worthy but solid production.
If he had played the position before with his measurables, he absolutely would have been worth a 1st round selection. But using a 1st on someone who had never really played the position except for some novelty snaps?
As someone else said on page 1, he would have been ELITE at TE with his size and speed
Posted on 10/29/20 at 10:39 am to kywildcatfanone
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you are asking if I attended a miserable 7 OT game in the rain and went home with a L, yes.
2cd row end zone season tickets. I remember that game.
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