DeSean Jackson isn't the reason the Eagles lost to the Cowboys on Monday night, but he'll undoubtedly be the topic of conversation Tuesday morning. Earlier, MDS documented the unintentional comedy/horror depending on your team allegiances, but a quick refresher for those of you who missed it (or just want to relive the fun): Midway through the second quarter, Jackson hauled in what appeared to be a 61-yard touchdown pass from Donovan McNabb. Except that he threw the ball behind him right before he crossed the goal line, which, to most people (yes, Ed, I'm looking at you) is a fumble. (Watch the video below.)
The Eagles would eventually get the ball at the one-yard line and score a play later, so it didn't affect the outcome. But Jackson, the team's 2008 second-round pick, has a history of doing dumb stuff, and apparently his proximity to the end zone aggravates his condition.
For example*:
Jackson had broken free for an apparent 53-yard touchdown reception in the 2005 Army All-American Bowl at the Alamodome when he spread his arms in a swan dive and dove toward the end zone. He landed at the 1-yard line. Fortunately for him, Jackson caught seven passes for 141 yards and threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to earn MVP honors as his West team won 35-3. "I redeemed myself with a great game," the Long Beach, Calif., athlete said. "It was a little embarrassing, but I did it, so I just had to move on."And Jackson moved right on to a repeat performance last night. (Embarrassing photographic evidence here.) But much like the all-star game, he put up some big numbers against the Cowboys: 6 receptions for 110 yards. Shockingly, no touchdowns, however.
(* - Via, ahem, eagle-eyed FanHouse reader keagles.)
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9-16-2008 @ 1:24AM
Rob said...
To be fair, DeSean doesn't have a "long history of not scoring tcouchdowns."
He never had a premature celebration in college. In fact, he rarely did celebrate excessively in college after a TD.
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9-16-2008 @ 9:05AM
nale said...
Rob, To be fair. If you blow a touchdown ONCE because you celebrated to early wouldn't you learn not to celebrate until you are in the end zone?
Doing a bone-headed self centered move like this TWICE is a history most football players would rightfully be ashamed of.
It is not like making a mistake in a game, dropping a pass or fumbling. This is costing your TEAM a touchdown because you are showing off, trying to be cool. I truly hoped a Dallas player would fall on the ball recovering the fumble even though I wanted Philly to win.
You don't redeemed yourself by having a great game.
Hopefully Jackson has enough sense to apologize to his teammates.
9-16-2008 @ 11:01AM
milton thuroughgood III said...
He shows the intelligence and awareness of any other Eagle.
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9-16-2008 @ 4:00AM
tyler said...
to be completely fair... once is enough, twice is a history.
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9-16-2008 @ 2:36PM
Frank said...
All I have to say is what a f'in dumb-_ss hotdog.
9-16-2008 @ 8:25AM
birdman said...
that was almost as bad as McNabbs 2 fumbles,( his last one , are you kidding me !). His decisions under pressure are so scrambled with fraught, he can't even hand the ball off effectively to his constant out man # 36. That along with the suicide bomber of turf passes at or around the turf/ankle areas show serious signs of gross indecision at the helm, not good leadership qualities. At least he found the center this time! AND, he has a nice smile. Andy, we will never win a Super Bowl with your # 1 draft pick, even if he has outlasted the rest of that years QB's. Good athlete, a stud, but an average quarterback at getting the job done. Too many achilles heels. Start up the Kolb engine, like Green Bay did. This city is not about just getting to the dance, we want to bring the prize home , and it ain't happening with McNabb.
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9-16-2008 @ 3:31PM
Joel said...
What the heck does scrambled with fraught mean?
9-16-2008 @ 11:52AM
john son said...
Celebrations don't really bother me unless it's over the top or offensive to the other team. You want to look like an idiot, fine. But do one thing.....cross the d*mn goal line you stupid overpaid a-holes
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9-16-2008 @ 12:27PM
GeraldR5 said...
I thought they coached their players better at Kal!
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9-16-2008 @ 1:09PM
JIM said...
When you're getting paid, once is too damn many! DORK!
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9-16-2008 @ 2:11PM
Butcher said...
Jim`s right.......Getting paid big money is enough to make sure
you get the job done or should be. If I was the owner there would be a fine imposed.
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9-16-2008 @ 3:15PM
easy c said...
For the fantasy players out there, anyone with Brian Westbrook thanks you
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9-16-2008 @ 2:27PM
Kevin said...
was a dumb move, not thinking and was just ready to showboat on his 1st mnf game..I willnot tear into him to bad since hes on my fantasy football team lol
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9-16-2008 @ 2:46PM
keith said...
Dallas the city the gave America ,Lee Harvey & J ack ruby,how can anyone think of that disgrase as "America's team,"maybe are nightmare,but that it!!! that rifgr Bush too. this is the anti-american city if anything.
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9-16-2008 @ 5:40PM
Robert Moore said...
DeSean's coach should make him run the length of the field crossing the goal line 100 times. In grade school my teacher made me write my mistakes on the black board 100 times so I'd remember in the future.
PS:(that was 70 years ago)RMoore
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9-16-2008 @ 11:00PM
Mike said...
A question: had an alert cowboys player picked up the ball and run in the opposite direction, would it have been legal?
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9-16-2008 @ 7:10PM
paul said...
To answer your question Mike, yes, once he released the ball, it was a fumble; any Cowboy could have recovered and run back. What a stupid play. Fortunately Westbrook ameliorated Jackson's faux pas on the next play.
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9-16-2008 @ 7:34PM
Sean C said...
Eagles got their azz kicked by da Boys !
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9-16-2008 @ 9:11PM
Gerry said...
That was stupid enough but what bothers me -- being a cowboys fan for 30+ years is that none of the cowboys picked the ball up and tried to return it. WHO WAS THE BIGGER IDIOTS ? Terrible play on the Cowboys part
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9-16-2008 @ 9:12PM
Tom said...
Enough of the celebration. Get back into the huddle, or go to the sideline. Period!!! We pay to see you play, not celebrate. What a bozo! The coach should fine him one games salary for that!
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