Brantley and Murray get the spotlight in Jacksonville. Two outstanding young men and tough competitors. And both have fought off adversity this season. Multiple game losing streaks typically get the QB grinding even harder. Early in the season, Aaron didn't have A.J. or a good run game. John has had to tough out some injury issues and his run game has been suspect.
  Speaking from experience, this is a game that the QB knows he'll have to play well for his team to win. That's the expectation. And handling the big-game atmosphere is another challenge.
  I'll always recall the dramatic change in the enviroment. The bus ride over is quiet. No one talks. All you can hear is the bus engine roaring. The view from the bridge is beautiful. But then, you catch an elevated view of the stadium...and you see the mass of cars and people. The heart rate increases. The police sirens start blaring, as you pull into the stadium complex. The bus stops and the door opens.
  And that's the moment the chaos hits you like a cold slap in the face. The noise is a shock to the system. Grown people are screaming. Music is blaring. Sirens are pulsating. The odor grabs your attention. It's a mix of coffee (Maxwell House plant down the street), liquor and grilled food. Fans are grabbing at you, as you make your way to the locker room. It's just chaos, as the door shuts behind you.
  And the countdown to kick-off is on. I found that the most important thing for the QB in this enviroment was to stay cool, calm and collected. Emotions are running so high. It's takes your breath away, when you hit the field and hear the roar of the crowd. My eyes always watered up. And that's the moment I had to remind myself to be cool.
  Murray and Brantley will feel those same emotions. It's their first start in this great game. And to play your best...the key is to let the others get caught up in the emotions. The QB has to stay calm and collected.