Jaguars vs. Texans game day: Honoring Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Boselli
The Jaguars will honor their first Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Tony Boselli, highlighting pregame and halftime activities on Sunday when they play host to the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Kickoff is 1 p.m., with the game aired on CBS. The Jaguars (3-2) are trying to break an eight-game losing streak against the Texans (0-3-1).
Honoring Boselli
• The first 15,000 fans will receive a Tony Boselli No. 71 teal rally towel courtesy of Baptist Health. Fans can also take pictures with Boselli’s Hall of Fame bronze bust from 10 a.m. – noon in the Fan Entertainment Zone or catch a screening of “71,” a behind-the-scenes documentary on Boselli’s life and career inside Daily’s Place at 11 a.m.
• The first "Duuuval!" will be by Boselli.
• Boselli will be presented his Hall of Fame ring by Jaguars owner Shad Khan during halftime ceremonies, with stadium signage unveiled to honor his induction.
• It's also Legends Weekend at TIAA Bank Field, with nearly 100 former Jaguars players expected to appear. Among them are Fred Taylor, Jimmy Smith and Tony Brackens.
Other activities
• The National Anthem will be performed by R&B singer Avery Wilson, who appeared as a contestant on NBC’s The Voice in 2012 at the age of 16. He has released several successful singles since his stint on The Voice, including “If I Have To” and “Callin.”
• The pregame flyover will be by four T-38 Talons from the 325th Fighter Wing out of Tyndall Air Force Base.
• The colors will be presented by the NAS JAX Hospital color guard.
Beat the traffic
Jaguars fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early. Increased crowds and construction around the sports complex will impact traffic patterns. Parking lots will open four hours prior to kickoff. All parking passes have QR codes on the back that provide specific directions to each parking lot at and around TIAA Bank Field. Fans can also find parking information here.
Baptist Health Buddy Bus
Baptist Health and the Jaguars are teaming up to bring the Buddy Bus to two Jaguars home games in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in an effort to provide lifesaving early detection services for patients throughout Northeast Florida.
The bus will provide the same technology, service, and comforting atmosphere as brick-and-mortar sites and will only take 10 minutes to complete. There will be a comfortable waiting area, private dressing rooms, and a complete exam room staffed with registered technologists. In order to receive a mammogram, guests must register online prior to gameday at go.baptistjax.com/JagsBuddyBus.
Appointments will be available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Fan Entertainment Zone near Gate 4.
Guests must be at least 40 years old. There will be a 10-year rule exception to the age of 30 if a family member was diagnosed with breast cancer. Results will be sent by mail.
Fan reminders
• Be Clear on Game Day: The NFL’s clear bag policy is in effect at TIAA Bank Field. Fans are encouraged to leave all bags at home, but, if one is necessary, it should be either a clear bag no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” or a non-clear bag no larger than 4.5” x 6.5.”
• Mobile Ticketing: Fans should have their mobile tickets downloaded and ready to scan prior to arriving at the entry gates. To access your tickets, download the Official Jaguars Mobile App.
• Cashless Transactions: Cash is no longer accepted anywhere in the stadium. In addition to traditional scan and chip options, all fixed points of sale will offer tap or scan payment options including JagsPay, Apple, Google and Samsung Pay.
• TIAA Bank Field is a smoke-free facility. All tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) are prohibited. No guest re-entry will be permitted.
Game day schedule
9 a.m. -- All parking lots open.
10 a.m. -- Game day ticket office opens (north end zone between Gates 2 and 3); Fan Entertainment Zone opens (south end zone between Gates 1 and 4); photo opportunity with Tony Boselli’s Pro Football Hall of Fame bust begins.
11 a.m. -- All stadium gates open; screening of “71” documentary on Tony Boselli’s career in Daily’s Place
12:22 p.m. -- Team warmups begin.
12:47 p.m. -- Performance by The Roar.
12:49 p.m. -- Jaxson De Ville aerial stunt.
12:50 p.m. -- First "Duuuval!" delivered by Boselli.
12:54 p.m. -- Jaguars defensive player introductions
12:57 p.m. -- National Anthem.
1:02 p.m. -- Kickoff.
Contact Garry Smits at gsmits@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter @GSmitter
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars vs. Texans game day: Honoring Hall of Famer Tony Boselli
