Jacoby Jones Kickoff Return for TD Means Baltimore Furniture Store Gives Away $600,000 in Free Furniture

All, Super Bowl, Video Jason McIntyre February 4th. 2013, 8:38am

When Jacoby Jones raced up the middle 108 yards for a touchdown to start the second half of the Super Bowl, Baltimore Ravens fans erupted with joy at a 28-6 lead. A few lucky fans in Baltimore were doubly lucky – they got free furniture thanks to a bizarre giveaway. From the Baltimore Sun:

Gardiners Furniture, a Baltimore company, offered customers the throwdown, saying if such a kick return happened, all furniture bought between Jan. 31 and 3 p.m. on game day would be free.
This is the third year the store has run such a promotion. Since such a kick return hasn’t happened in nearly 50 years, Lehrl said, the store owners figured they were pretty safe. But they took out an insurance policy — just in case.
This year, she said, they’ll be giving out $600,000 of free furniture.

Wonder if the insurance company took Lehrl’s word for it on the “nearly 50 years” fact. Hope not. According to Super Bowl records, the first kickoff return for a score – anytime – was by Fulton Walker of the Miami Dolphins in 1985.

And as everyone remembers, Devin Hester ran the opening kickoff back 92 yards against the Colts in 2007. Maybe Mr. Furniture Owner meant five instead of 50? [Sun]

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56 Responses to “Jacoby Jones Kickoff Return for TD Means Baltimore Furniture Store Gives Away $600,000 in Free Furniture”

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reggie_dunlap Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 8:49 AM
Thought Desmond Howard returned one too and was MVP because of that.
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Riggs Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 8:55 AM
I think the key part of the “gamble” was the at the start of the game or just after halftime part.
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bk Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 8:55 AM
I think the main detail was second half kick off. Stanford Jennings returned one against the 49ers for Cincinnati as well.
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LesNessman Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 8:57 AM
Makes sense that a team that packed up all of its furniture and moved from Cleveland would be responsible for such a promotion.
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s1rweeze Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:01 AM
I was so, so close to Baltimore +4/Jacoby Jones MVP. Painful. Stupid Flacco.
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Clayton Cargill Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:02 AM
This year, she said, they’ll be giving out $600,000 of free furniture.
that’s 600K in free furniture at the original furniture price, not valid with any other offer. So maybe 10 sectionals.
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scripty Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:02 AM
I presume the focus of the day will be Phil Mickelson winning the Phoenix Open?
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s1rweeze Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:05 AM
I presume the focus of the day will be Phil Mickelson winning the Phoenix Open?
As well as Sneds continuing to kick ass with his 3rd top 3 finish already this year
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scripty Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:05 AM
So there’s $600k of couch’s on front porches in the Baltimore area, all with gasoline-fueled riot char on them. Well done.
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scripty Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:07 AM
I love Snedeker. But you cant help but laugh at him every time. Guy just looks hilarious. And you can’t even tell what kind of shot he’s hitting, he doesn’t hold any follow-through, he whiplashes his club back immediately.
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spencer096 Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:07 AM
phil looked good this weekend…thought it was funny hearing johnny miller say “ive only seen phil clicking on all cylinders like this three times before.” maybe he was talking about for an entire tournament, but i didnt think he was ever at the level he was playing at on saturday and sunday in the 2010 masters, sunday at the 2004 masters or at last year’s pebble pro-am where he eviscerated tiger.
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spencer096 Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:08 AM
I love Snedeker. But you cant help but laugh at him every time. Guy just looks hilarious. And you can’t even tell what kind of shot he’s hitting, he doesn’t hold any follow-through, he whiplashes his club back immediately.
i could watch him putt all day tho…he’s phenomenal.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:10 AM
Should have been MVP given the return and the play he made to come back to – then score off of – a five yard underthrown ball when he had outpaced the coverage and should have been able to catch it in stride for a TD had he had a good QB throwing to him.
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s1rweeze Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:12 AM
I love Snedeker. But you cant help but laugh at him every time. Guy just looks hilarious.
My friend’s 6 year old nephew looks exactly like him. I’m going to buy him a visor
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ohheelyeah Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:15 AM
phil looked good this weekend…thought it was funny hearing johnny miller say “ive only seen phil clicking on all cylinders like this three times before.” maybe he was talking about for an entire tournament, but i didnt think he was ever at the level he was playing at on saturday and sunday in the 2010 masters, sunday at the 2004 masters or at last year’s pebble pro-am where he eviscerated tiger.
I’ll agree with this statement, and could probably find a few more examples if I put in the effort.
Also, love the Zapp Brannigan avatar
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Liquor Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:17 AM
Should have been MVP given the return and the play he made to come back to – then score off of – a five yard underthrown ball
Makes that Santonio Holmes MVP seem even more absurd, with his 5 return yards.
Fuck Flacco, give Sanchez receivers like Boldin/Smith/Jones and he could look good just throwing crap up for grabs.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:19 AM
Fuck Flacco, give Sanchez receivers like Boldin/Smith/Jones and he could look good just throwing crap up for grabs.
No he couldn’t.
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Liquor Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:21 AM
No he couldn’t.
I know, I’m just having a hard time coming to terms with Flacco being not crap. I’m not saying he’s good, but he’s no longer crap.
And Boldin is a freaking man-beast, pay that dude.
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s1rweeze Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:24 AM
And Boldin is a freaking man-beast, pay that dude.
Boldin is this generation’s Roy Green/Gary Clark/Jake Reed. So underappreciated, able to make practically any QB look like a million dollars.
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Jim Harbaugh Scramble Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:24 AM
didn’t Jermaine Lewis return one in Baltimore’s last SB?
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Liquor Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:27 AM
didn’t Jermaine Lewis return one in Baltimore’s last SB?
More likely it was Ray Lewis, humanitarian.
/re-writing history
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Badger Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:28 AM
There going to be a post about Roman’s ATROCIOUS play-calling in the red zone on that last possession? Even watching tv you had a feeling the Ravens knew exactly what was coming. Still can’t believe they didn’t get that holding call tho.
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ButtersBC Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:30 AM
Thought Desmond Howard returned one too and was MVP because of that
And then he did the robot in the end zone…legendary performance
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spencer096 Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:33 AM
I’ll agree with this statement, and could probably find a few more examples if I put in the effort.
i kinda feel like phil’s less exciting when he’s clicking on all cylinders. we dont get to see him do stuff like this.
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spencer096 Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:33 AM
or this.
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spencer096 Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:34 AM
counterpoint: phil on fire rocks too.
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A.P. Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:35 AM
It’s a shame this store wasn’t the one handing out furniture
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s1rweeze Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:39 AM
There going to be a post about Roman’s ATROCIOUS play-calling in the red zone on that last possession? Even watching tv you had a feeling the Ravens knew exactly what was coming.
I don’t understand why they don’t have Kaepernick do the “fake QB draw, lure the LBs in, then dump a pass to Davis over their heads” that Culpepper used to do so well.
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A.P. Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:40 AM
I don’t understand why they don’t have Kaepernick do the “fake QB draw, lure the LBs in, then dump a pass to Davis over their heads” that Culpepper used to do so well.
basically what Tebow did in college, no?
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spencer096 Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:40 AM
I don’t understand why they don’t have Kaepernick do the “fake QB draw, lure the LBs in, then dump a pass to Davis over their heads” that Culpepper used to do so well.
tebow owned the “empty back play action” with florida too.
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scripty Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:40 AM
spencer how is Phil putting, claw? I couldnt tell. He wsa doing this hand press right before his back-motion in his putt.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:41 AM
By the way it wasn’t just a kickoff return for a TD, it had to be on the opening kickoff of either half. Hester is the only other one to have done it in Super Bowl or NFL/AFL Championship Game history.
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vajayjay redick Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:41 AM
Not taking advantage of Kaepernick’s rushing skills near the goal line was a huge misstep.
Also i dont care what anybody says, Alex Smith was partying on Bourbon Street last night.
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spencer096 Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:42 AM
spencer how is Phil putting, claw? I couldnt tell. He wsa doing this hand press right before his back-motion in his putt.
i never thought we’d see him stick with the claw grip for more than two weeks when he broke it out last year, but he’s been putting REALLY well with it. his putting performance in the 1st round was as hot as ive seen anyone with their putter off the top of my head.
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scripty Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:42 AM
yeah with 2 weeks to practice, the 2-pt conversion play, and the last three plays on the goalline were Pat Shurmur-esque. Fucking terrible.
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A.P. Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:44 AM
yeah with 2 weeks to practice, the 2-pt conversion play, and the last three plays on the goalline were Pat Shurmur-esque. Fucking terrible.
i had terrible flashbacks to every bills game coached by Dick Jauron, Gregg Williams, Mike Mularkey, and Chan Gailey
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scripty Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:44 AM
I’d have to imagine there are rounds where Sneds doesnt have anything longer than a one-footer for his two putts.
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ohheelyeah Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:45 AM
Love those videos Spencer. Was kinda hoping we’d see the shot out of the pine needles at the 2010 masters
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spencer096 Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:47 AM
Love those videos Spencer. Was kinda hoping we’d see the shot out of the pine needles at the 2010 masters
cuz that wasn’t even his best escape from the trees…
/3:58 if the vid didn’t queue right
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ohheelyeah Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:49 AM
cuz that wasn’t even his best escape from the trees…
/3:58 if the vid didn’t queue right
yea; that’s a nice’un
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Lack of Institutional Control Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:49 AM
Not taking advantage of Kaepernick’s rushing skills near the goal line was a huge misstep.
This! 49ers were dominating the line of scrimmage on that drive and the Ravens were all out blitzing at the goal line. Seemed like an ideal time for a QB draw, or a counter our of the read option.
Also, that third down call where they rolled Kap out – why? It just compressed the field and only gave him a third of the end zone to work with.
I was confused by all four of those goal line plays!
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scripty Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:50 AM
I liked when they announced the HOF inductees. after the huge roar for Ogden, the next guy got a less-pronounced round of applause. He said something like “oh that was terrible going after you” to Ogden.
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Poindexter Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:50 AM
should have been able to catch it in stride for a TD had he had a good QB throwing to him.
So sick of this. Dude was evading a sack and on the move and his feet weren’t set. Wasn’t like he was standing comfortably in the pocket. Still threw it almost 50 yds. Yet no one is mentioning the great throw he made while scrambling for his life outside and hit Boldin on the sideline for a 30 yarder or so. Dude played a great game. Deal with it.
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spencer096 Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:51 AM
I liked when they announced the HOF inductees. after the huge roar for Ogden, the next guy got a less-pronounced round of applause. He said something like “oh that was terrible going after you” to Ogden.
didnt see that, but that’s great.
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Poindexter Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:53 AM
Not taking advantage of Kaepernick’s rushing skills near the goal line was a huge misstep.
I just can’t believe Jim didn’t use the last TO before the final play. Especially after seeing Ravens defensive formation.
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ohheelyeah Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:54 AM
So sick of this. Dude was evading a sack and on the move and his feet weren’t set. Wasn’t like he was standing comfortably in the pocket. Still threw it almost 50 yds. Yet no one is mentioning the great throw he made while scrambling for his life outside and hit Boldin on the sideline for a 30 yarder or so. Dude played a great game. Deal with it.
^^^All of this. Knocking Flacco on that particular play is borderline laughable.
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kazzythekid Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:55 AM
Anybody lose their final score payout for the “squares” game because of that safety BAL took?
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arkbadger Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 9:59 AM
Anybody lose their final score payout for the “squares” game because of that safety BAL took?
yep.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 10:01 AM
Listen cocksuckers if you think we’re going to stop reaching for ways to knock Flacco you’re nuts. He did have a great game, though I do think it’s crazy Jones didn’t get MVP, especially given the playoff performances he had.
Flacco played a pretty much perfect postseason, absolutely no denying that.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 10:02 AM
Wait for it ….. now let’s see him do it when it’s not a contract year.
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Poindexter Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 10:03 AM
though I do think it’s crazy Jones didn’t get MVP, especially given the playoff performances he had.
lol, got it. I would have been perfectly happy with co-mvp’s.
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Poindexter Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 10:03 AM
Wait for it ….. now let’s see him do it when it’s not a contract year.
/Fitzpatrick’d
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scripty Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 10:05 AM
I like how the NHL does the “playoffs mvp”.
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vajayjay redick Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 10:05 AM
After Jones’ 2nd TD i thought it was a toss-up. Tie always goes to the QB.
The idea of Flacco being a good QB is new to us, give us time to digest.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 10:06 AM
After Jones’ 2nd TD i thought it was a toss-up. Tie always goes to the white QB.
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Nada Says:
February 4th, 2013 at 10:32 AM
Also i dont care what anybody says, Alex Smith was partying on Bourbon Street last night
He’s about to collect some fat stacks from Kansas City, so year, he’s happy.