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Gardner Minshew applies for trademarks for “Minshew Mania” and several other name related phrases

Gardner Minshew has finally pulled the trigger on getting “Minshew Mania” trademarked with various other name related phrases.

Those wanting to sell apparel with one of Gardner Minshew’s various nicknames will now have to get permission from the rookie himself and share a cut of the profits if approved. According to various media outlets, Minshew filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to trademark the phrases Minshew Mania,” “Mississippi Mustache,” and “Minshew Magic” on November 21.

The application covers a wide variety of adult, children and baby apparel from hoodies, headwear, socks, pajamas, and pretty much anything that’s wearable. If you ask me, it’s a smart move that should only help the rookie who has a contract that is a four-year deal only worth over just $2.7 million.

Minshew had arguably the hottest name in football during his first stint as the Jags’ starter, but things have cooled down for him since as he was sent back to the bench upon Nick Foles’ return. However, he was renamed the starter earlier in the month due to Foles struggling, which means he will likely have until the end of the season to make his name hot again.

This week, Minshew will head to the West Coast, a place where he became a cult figure while attending Washington State University. This time around he’ll be taking the field as a pro against the Oakland Raiders, who will have a hostile crowd by their sides due to Sunday’s game being their last at RingCentral Coliseum (a.k.a. Oakland Coliseum).

Instant analysis: Bucs down Jags, win back-to-back games for first time this year

See who the heroes of the game were for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their 28-11 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

It may have taken 13 weeks, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are beginning to look more and more like the team we all thought we were going to see when Bruce Arians came aboard as head coach.

The Bucs, fresh off last week’s big road win over the Atlanta Falcons, kept the momentum going in their 28-11 thrashing of the in-state rival Jacksonville Jaguars. It was an another complete performance by this team and there are several players worthy of recognition.

With that, here are some instant thoughts and analysis from Tampa Bay’s big win.

Good Jameis shows up (mostly)

Quarterback Jameis Winston entered today with 20 interceptions on the year, already a career high for a season. While Winston had no touchdown passes in the team’s win, he also didn’t throw an interception. He’d thrown eight picks in his last three games, so he deserves credit for not making bad choices and forcing throws like he’s done in the past. He did have another lost fumble, but his performance today is worth celebrating. Winston has taken a lot of heat this season for his turnover problems, and rightfully so, but today was a good example of how well this offense can operate when the quarterback takes care of the ball.

Rookies shine on defense

Linebacker Devin White had a monster first quarter today, which really set the tone for this team. The rookie out of LSU had an interception on Jacksonville’s first drive, ultimately leading to a Peyton Barber 15-yard touchdown run, and then had a fumble recovery and touchdown on Jacksonville’s next possession when Nick Foles fumbled the ball after being sacked by Shaq Barrett. Then, after Foles was replaced in the second half by Gardner Minshew, rookie cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting helped stop a Jags comeback attempt by intercepting Minshew on a 3rd-and-goal from the Tampa Bay 2-yard line. A touchdown and extra point would’ve cut the Bucs’ lead to 25-18. That interception by Murphy-Bunting helped seal the win.

Unlikely receiving duo

While Mike Evans and Chris Godwin have been the dynamic receiving duo for the Buccaneers this season, they took a backseat today to Breshad Perriman and O.J. Howard, who were the top two receivers against the Jags. Perriman finished with a season-high five receptions for 87 yards, while Howard, who has had a tumultuous season, finished the day with five catches for 61 yards. Evans, meanwhile, had four receptions for 53 yards, while Godwin finished with four receptions for 50 yards. If the Buccaneers can spread the ball around and get guys like Perriman and Howard involved more often, this team will be unstoppable.

Tampa Bay returns home next week to take on the Indianapolis Colts.

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The return of Gardner Minshew sets social media on fire

See how fans on Twitter reacted to the triumphant return of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew, who replaced Nick Foles.

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers holding a commanding 25-0 lead at halftime, the Jacksonville Jaguars decided they’d seen enough from quarterback Nick Foles for the day.

Foles, the team’s big free agent signing who returned to the lineup the other week for the first time since Week 1 when he injured his shoulder, had a nightmare first half against the Bucs. He threw an interception on the team’s opening drive and then fumbled the ball on the next drive after getting sacked by Bucs linebacker Shaq Barrett. Tampa Bay rookie Devin White scooped the ball up and took it into the end zone for the score.

The Jaguars, looking for a spark, turned back to the mustached man, himself, Gardner Minshew, who played admirably in Foles’ absence. Minshew threw a touchdown pass at the beginning of the fourth quarter to help cut the Bucs’ lead to 25-11.

See how Twitter reacted after Minshew’s triumphant return.

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