PerspectivesCole Pepper Jacksonville Today Contributor

Cole Pepper has covered sports in Jacksonville since 1996, most recently for News4Jax. He has also called play-by-play for a number of teams in Jacksonville including the Suns, Tomcats, Jacksonville University, Sharks, The Bolles School football and Jacksonville Armada FC. He also served as the studio host for the Jaguars Radio Network.

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October 1, 2023

SPORTS | Jaguars show some improvement in London win

In their 23-7 win over the Falcons on Sunday, the Jaguars showed they are improving in some areas.

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September 24, 2023

SPORTS | Jags’ brutal loss raises questions

In the course of three hours on Sunday’s sun-soaked afternoon, the Jaguars’ season took a dramatic turn. Facing the perennial thorn in their side, the Houston Texans, the Jaguars saw their path to the playoffs turn into a dark and uncertain direction. Considering the expectations this season, it was one of the worst losses in Jaguars history by both performance

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September 17, 2023

SPORTS | Lots of work to do for Jaguars

In game two against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Jaguars showed they have a long way to go to reach the lofty expectations placed on this season.

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September 10, 2023

SPORTS | It wasn’t pretty, but Jags win opener

The Jaguars won their season opener against the Indianapolis Colts, but the box score looked better than the Jaguars’ performance.

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August 27, 2023

SPORTS | After unbeaten preseason, are Jaguars ready to contend for a title?

There’s almost nothing more that the Jaguars would have wanted to accomplish with their starters in the preseason finale on Saturday. It was almost perfect.

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August 20, 2023

SPORTS | What we learned from the second Jaguars preseason game

Only two Jaguars who are expected to be starters got playing time in Saturday’s preseason game against Detroit.

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August 13, 2023

SPORTS | Canadian Minshew? Jaguars’ third-string QB Rourke opening eyes

After Nathan Rourke’s performance in Dallas, will the Jaguars keep three quarterbacks on the active roster?

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August 6, 2023

SPORTS | Will Jaguars’ pass rush be a difference-maker this season?

With some of the opposing quarterbacks on the roster, the Jaguars’ defense will need to pull its weight.

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July 30, 2023

SPORTS | Trevor Lawrence is stepping toward superstardom 

Trevor Lawrence has already shown signs of growth as he enters a new season in a stronger place than last year.

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July 9, 2023

SPORTS | More complexity emerging in Jaguars’ temporary stadium question

Where will the Jaguars play while their stadium is renovated? Here are some pros and cons of the various options.

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