Live blogging today during the game, yeah!
I'm excited about today's game against New England.
I am not a masochist. I enjoy good football and I'm sure we can all agree the Patriots play good football practically every time they take the field.
But my excitement goes beyond watching the Pats. I will be very interested to see how the Dolphins play, and particularly how the youngest Dolphins play. I wrote today that this is an exciting time for the Dolphins because, starting today, we finally see some up-and-coming players get a chance to show what they got.
Please read the column here: http://www.miamiherald.com/1190/story/279093.html
In my opinion, Dolphins fans now have to watch games with a focus that stretches beyond the score. Let's face it, this season is lost. But even if the Dolphins continue to lose (and they will) it will be interesting to find out about Ted Ginn Jr. and Jason Allen and Lorenzo Booker and, eventually, John Beck. That interests me because it will give a glimpse of the future.
I hope it interests you also. I also hope you are interested enough to spend the game hanging out here, giving YOUR analysis of what is happening, getting mine, and generally having fun with other fans and readers. The live blog starts at kickoff.
The Patriots have already downgraded five players as being out. They are LB Eric Alexander, S Mel Mitchell, RB Sammy Morris, TE Benjamin Watson, and DE Mike Wright.
I'll be back later, though, with the inactives and any pregame update.
(Update: Lorenzo Booker, who worked some at receiver this week, is not active today. Here wee go)
I am not a masochist. I enjoy good football and I'm sure we can all agree the Patriots play good football practically every time they take the field.
But my excitement goes beyond watching the Pats. I will be very interested to see how the Dolphins play, and particularly how the youngest Dolphins play. I wrote today that this is an exciting time for the Dolphins because, starting today, we finally see some up-and-coming players get a chance to show what they got.
Please read the column here: http://www.miamiherald.com/1190/story/279093.html
In my opinion, Dolphins fans now have to watch games with a focus that stretches beyond the score. Let's face it, this season is lost. But even if the Dolphins continue to lose (and they will) it will be interesting to find out about Ted Ginn Jr. and Jason Allen and Lorenzo Booker and, eventually, John Beck. That interests me because it will give a glimpse of the future.
I hope it interests you also. I also hope you are interested enough to spend the game hanging out here, giving YOUR analysis of what is happening, getting mine, and generally having fun with other fans and readers. The live blog starts at kickoff.
The Patriots have already downgraded five players as being out. They are LB Eric Alexander, S Mel Mitchell, RB Sammy Morris, TE Benjamin Watson, and DE Mike Wright.
I'll be back later, though, with the inactives and any pregame update.
(Update: Lorenzo Booker, who worked some at receiver this week, is not active today. Here wee go)
posted by Armando Salguero at 9:47 AM
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Armando, I just saw on ESPN, that Ted Ginn Jr. would be making his first start in today's game. Can you confirm this?
Armando, why is it the Herald is always LAST with the big news. The Chambers trade was on the Sentinel, Sports Illustrated and ESPN sites long before it appeared here.
Also, you previously asked for comments about making the blog better, which we agreed the messages should be most recent on top and the screen should auto update so there is no need to keep refreshing the page. As a programmer, I can tell you these changes should be quite easy for the Herald web developers.
Come on, give us a W one time!!
Shula should be in the locker room today to give a pep talk and defend the pride of the 72 fins, get them fired up, just like we did to chicago some years back
This is going to be VERY painful. Are you ready Mandy?
Marc,
I sent you your rope. Hope you got it in time.
on another note, lets hope the trench gods decided to bless us today. and we come out with a win..
Go Phins!!
Ted Ginn starting today, indeed.
Ken, I know for a fact you are not correct in recounting who had the Chambers trade first or second or third. Please allow the facts to determine the direction of your point.
Hoshii! Or, Ghost of Hoshii, umm, the rope got lost in the mail....Sorry man
Tedd Ginn starting #2?
By the way, I would not surprised if you see a little bit of John Beck today. It will be determined by the situation, but Cameron has been telling assistants the time is here.
bummer Marc sry m8.. musta put the wrong zip code on the package :(
prediction.. 1st play for fins is a deep ball to Ginn. He takes it too the house...
i know wishful dreaming
You mean, if we're down by 21 at the half? (Which we more than likely will be). Well, that's good, I suppose
Good intro Armando, I look forward to seeing how our younger players play as well. After the last 5 years or so, I am glad that the team will finally rebuild, as the treading water plan never worked. Get young, get draft picks, and get cap space. No where to go but up, right?
21??? try 35+ by half...
I must say I am disappointed in not seeing Lorenzo Booker again today but all things lead to next year
Go fins
Armando, here was my experience: I saw the Chambers trade on the SI site so I then checked this site and didn't see it. Then I checked the Sentinal and saw it, checked ESPN and saw it, came back here and still didn't see it. Could be that I am blind, or could be it wasn't here first. Not a big deal though, I was just curious.
Here comes the pain!
First pass to Welker 8 yards
Dolphins open in a 4-3 formation which is interesting because the 3-4 has been the most effective D against NE this year.
I correct myself, Dolphins started with four down linemen, two linebackers, five DBs.
Worrel is layin' some big hits
Big third down. Pats best on third down O, Dolphins worst in NFL on thid down D.
First Down. Dolphins moving Jason Taylor around today. He came from the middle that last play.
Any reason why Booker is inactive again?
Methodically moving the chains
They are already in field goal range.
Dolphins shuttling D-linemen in and out. To no avail so far.
Four missed tackles on that TD pass to Donte' Stallworth. I'll give you the names in a minute, but Jason Allen was one.
Someone teach these fools how to tackle!
What took them so long.
good god this is gonna be a butt kicking
"The Miami Dolphins are on the clock."
Someone please tell me why Worrell is in there? He is terrible
great now we get to hear people jerk off tom brady some more because he threw a 2 yard pass that we turn into yet another touchdown where brady does nothing and the recievers (our bad tackling) make it a td
So, how long will Ginn be the PR/KR if he's a starting WR? I know SOME teams, esp the Jets have used starters; RB/WR for KR
Ray Lucas is up!
Allen, Worrell, Hill all missed tackles on that TD.
Dolphins ball. Now we get a contrasting view of how its done. the Pats will try to take Ronnie Brown away today. We'll see how he does against best D he's faced.
I smell a play action coming
Reagan Mauia hurt his right ankle on that last play. He's out.
Well, that's what I would have done, lol....Maybe I should have Cam's job...Ray Lucas FUMBLES
Cleo Lemon fumbles without being hit. This is going to be a long enough day if the Dolphins don't make mistakes. But bad tackling and fumbling without getting hit will turn this into a BLOWOUT.
Miami calls timeout because Derreck Robinson, who was signed this week, didn't get off the field in time.
Dolphins just fumbled. I've had it. I'm gonna go masturbate. Anyone have a photo of Katie Couric?
Mirar los delfines de Miami es como tener dientes extraídos sin novocain.
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This guy couldn't coach a pee wee league much less in the NFL. The best course of action for the Dolphins and Fans is to have Zach Thomas "accidently" tackle Cam and put him in a coma! That would at least give the fins a chance.
Oh wait... he coaches like he already is in a coma.
tis is going to be a long day.
http://www.magneticmediafed.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/Katie_Couric.jpg
has porter broke a sweat yet?
Back to back to back Dolphins as Welker catches a pass and Heath Evans goes for five and then two on rushes.
Another Long Day Indeed. We are already showing why we are the worst team in the league.
Hey if any of yall are like me and CBS is putting that crap Houston/Tennessee game on I found a free place that is showing the fins game. Download SopCast from http://www.sopcast.org/ then go here http://myp2p.eu/NFL.htm are the second link is working to a free stream of the game. I know for some people like me who arent around Florida, (Arkansas)yall are sick of seeing Texas teams instead of the fins. Just hoping I can help.
Yo Mando, any chance we can keep this blog in english or has the good old usa officially been declared a spanish speaking country?
You said it Armando. The fins "blow" better than any team in the NFL led by Clueless CamMoron. We have played the Pats tough in previous years but I doubt that trend continues with fail fast forward Cam and the Ginn family.
Channing Crowder comes into the game for the first time today --because Miami had only two LBs in the game previously -- and he gets beat by Kyle Brady for a TD.
BECK BECK BECK.......
Okay, we're down 14 zip. I'm done with Katie. Time for round 2. Anyone have a photo of Leslie Stahl?
103 Yards to 2 Yards..... Atleast the score doesnt show it..... Oh wait it does.
Call me a fool, but I still think the Finns will come back and win this one.
Don't give up yet.
John Fool
brady is 7/7 70 yards 2 tds...in the first quarter. And to all you idiot blaming cam for cleo fumbling unhit, well you are dumb. and cleo, your better than that.
Real men don't drink LEMONADE!!!!
Give me A BECK'S!!!!!
Tedd Ginn Jr SUCKS!
Way to waste a draft pick you F@#$%#@ moron.
Don't give up yet? That's ironic considering the Dolphins just gave up on the season by trading their #1 reciever the last day of the trading deadline
Let's see what the Lemon will do with this secound drive. What a waste!!! Ray Lucus II.
Former Fins looking great out there. At least we got two picks for Welker while Chambers only rated a late second round. Way to negotiate Mueller. Nothing like waiting for the last minute to start looking for a prom date. You end up with bucktooth Wanda or a second round pick. Either way your embarrassed.
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Has there ever been a NFL Game where a team scores a touchdown on every single possession?
I think history can be made today.
Greg Gumbel just said it's time for "Chet Lemon to get things going offensively."
Nice job Bryant.
Ted Ginn Jr makes his first reception as a starting receiver for miami.
I think today is the day our defense dies....of embarassment!
Brown first down, Teddy HIGH THROW first down, WATCH OUT, lol
Dont blame Cam that this is the worst fins team ever? Wow I would like Cams free pass in life. Woah Ginns momma just caught a pass.
Fourth down, Dolphins going for it from NE 47 yard line.
Brown up the middle for a first down and more! Great blocking up front. 19 yards.
HUGE GAIN from Brown on 4th and 1, I believe that makes us 6-6 on 4th downs
Damn Ronnie is a throughbred.
Lemon had several open receiver there. He had David Martin down the field and Booker on a deep out. He connected with Booker.
mando, you hating on the guy for throwing a 1st down?
Now that's WHAT I'm talking about....GO FINS!!!!
Start playing the Rocky thene song.
Neither quarterback has missed a pass yet.
Lucas runs for a TD
Lemon up the middle for a TD, his third rushing score in two games.
smelt that one, cleo is having arena ball flashbacks.
Hey it's all starts from the top. they're arent' quality players out there anymore. it's all about paying out the bonus money and not putting out afterwards.it's making me sick to see this organization fall to the level of the raiders and cardinals just not heart in the dolphins. Zack and jason just need to retire or move on to competing teams rather then have there names tarnish with the poor excuse for a team call the Miami Dolphins..Felipe V (mami,fl)
Yippee Touchdown. There playing our song Miami Dolphins number 31!
Take that CAMERA BOY!!!!!
If Miami can keep this up they will wear down the mediocre NE defense.
Wow!!! What a nice surprise play and Drive.
HAHA, Kickoff return, TD Pats
Cam outcoached bellibean on that drive. yeah man.
Great drive!
GO FINS !!!
A dolfan in Europe !!!
what the crap was that
So the Dolphins kick away from Ellis Hobbs and go instead to Willie Andrews for a kickoff return TD.
Special teams stink. it is the second kick return for a score against miami.
strike
Felipe V in Medellin, Colombia. I saw a post for ARDOL FAN about watching streamed games. Is there anyway I can watch every game trough a stream on the internet? I'm looking forward to 2008.
God there goes our special teams again. They had to have come to the game in a short bus with Jason Allen driving and Cam drooling in the back.
sure that ted will match that
Stop playing the Rocky theme song.
Bada Bing...Bada Boom...defense and special teams SUCK!!!!
This fin's team only talent is that they can all fart at the same time on sundays.
I'm in NY watching the game now on http://myp2p.eu/NFL.htm
Download the SOPCAST client and you can watch the game.
Take THAT DirectTV!!
on the bright side, when special teams gives up a TD return, the D stays off the field and can get plenty of rest
I do enjoy Camerons offense but man he is proving each week he is no Head Coach. Perhaps keeping him as an offensive coordinator would be the right choice next year. Anyone think thats a possibility?
Yeah Ted will match that my ass. He only runs East to West not North to South.
touchback by Ginn - now thats the way to answer
The look on the Dolphins kicker's face was priceless on that kickoff return TD. Par for the course, Cam.
Brown is ALWAYS smiling. How does he do it?
Thanks H.C.D !...Felipe V in Medellin, Colombia
No Cam needs to just go away period.
it was a touch of sarcasm.....if he does match it, I'll show my a$$ @ Dolphin Stadium
IF WERE GONNA GO FOR IT ON 4TH DOWN BECAUSE WE HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE, WHY AREN'T WE DOING ON-SIDE KICKS
probably because we don't want the score to be 105-7 los...
only thing left now is Pats scores on int return and fumble return.....
If Brown (SOMEHOW) runs for 100 yards I'll be happy
because thats stupid
I'm wondering is R.Brown will wear down today becuase they are going to burn him out.
He's the only guy playing out there.
ONE INTERCEPTION BY GOODMAN HERE AND WERE BACK IN THIS
ISN'T IT GONNA BE 107-7 ANYWAY???
Fire Cameron? Not going to happen. Fire Capers? Do it at half time.
Welker is killing the Dolphins. he finds soft spots in Miami's zone better than anyone I've seen.
36 reception by non other than Welker
The recipe for beating the fins - call a run or pass on every play.
I don't think the Patriots will punt today ... fire every Dolphin named "Cam"
this team has no fight in it, fire Cam tommorrow and forfeit the season and return everyones ticket money, worst team in NFL history by far
Welker looked like a tight-end out there. Was it my eyes or he's so alone out there that h looks like he owns the field.
even bad teams can do something right. We cant do anything right. God it sucks to be a finfan.
62-7 got Jimmy fired
Digusting. What the f@#k!!!!!!!
Worrell HAD a chance to INT the pass, had his hands on it! Moss came down with it, TD!
DOES ANYONE THINK THAT OUR SAFETIES SELL COOKIES IN THEIR SPARE TIME INSTEAD OF PRACTICING?
Can we quit at halftime?
Randy Moss, covered by Cameron Worrell and Will Allen, goes up and catches a 35 yard TD pass.
Some player make plays.
then you have the Dolphins' players.
Some player belong in the NFL. Then you have Cameron Worrell.
ok i said 35-7 at half.. ID like to recant that and say 48 - 7 at half
STOP IT!!!!!!
You panty wearing fins...
Tom Brady has thrown 9 passes and completed all of them.
Worrell won't be on anyone's roster next year after this season with the dolphins
FUN?!!!
YOU ARE WHACKED, ARMANDO, IF YOU THINK ITS FUN TO DE-CONSTRUCT THE DOLPHINS AND LET THEM ROAST WEEK AFTER WEEK LIKE THIS..
THE DOLPHINS ARE BEING UTTERLY DESTROYED ON AND OFF THE FIELD.
BECK BECK BECK might as well who cares this season is over might as well see if Beck can play or not. I've seen enough of Cleo "Don't call me Chet" Lemon
go 62-7!!
we need to fire someone, lets start with armando, then cam, capers and mueller
I've been told that NE will be playing their second string at half time.
We might have a chance for a comeback. Not!!!
Lemon goes deep to Ginn. Incomplete, but at least they're trying. Do it again!!!
Dierdorf just said coverage isn't Worrell's strong suit.
GOD DAMN!T! LUCAS throws, YET ANOTHER Frerrote-type overthrow reminiscent of why Chamber's got cut
Ginn has butterfingers
Lemon completed first seven passes now has three consecutive incompletes.
The Dolphins should stop passing the ball. Give it to Ronnie and try to run down the clock. We need to keep our defense off the field.
Wow, how does Moss do it? That catch was unbelievable! And the Dolphins could have had him for a 3rd or 4th rounder? Geez.
Quick Cam break out Annie for inspiration. The sun will come out tomorrow and the fins will get blown out again. Tomorrow Tomorrow always another crappy game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cleo Lemon looks like Jack Lemmon. Yes, I know Jack Lemmon is dead, that is my point.
LEMON SUCKS!!!! Finally get a receiver open downfield and he overthrows....BECK please
who does made that special teams tackle?
I've been told that NE will be playing their practice squad at half time.
Ginn And his Family had steps on that 1 . cleo has a srong arm
Armando is doing a great job of repeating what the tv announcers are saying, keep up the insightful comments.
Heath Evans and Welker KILLIN' US! You think that might have been planed?
this will be the 1st game where a team(ne) scores 50 this yr
This NE offense is conducting surgery without anesthesia.
Hehe a fullback just took a flat out for a 20 yard gain, its almost comical.
Simple observation: The varsity is pounding the JV team here and trully its more like the Varsity picking on the 8th graders
Belicheck really sticking it to us. He could beat us strictly with ex-fin players. If Morris was healthy he would have him rush for 200 yards. This game is the definition of genius coach and drooling idiot coach
PORTER SACKS BRADY!
Browns went over 50 v. Cinci
my eyes!!!!!! they bleed!!!!!!!!
Yes, I agree with previous poster Mandy, we're watching the TV too we don't need you to parrot what the idiot Dierdorf is saying. Oh, wait, you're the Dolphins writer so that makes you winless as well
Joey Porter's first sack of the seaosn. It was a coverage sack.
PORTER DID SOMETHING!!!!!!
NFL just put in the new MERCY RULE..stop the game at halftime...fans in London are demanding their money BACK!!!!
I HATE TOM BRADY, HE CAN'T DO ANYTHING WRONG, EVEN WHEN HE SCREWS UP THE BALL ENDS UP SOMEHOW "BOUNCING THE RIGHT WAY" WETHER IT BE THE TUCK GAME IN THE SNOW OR UNDERTHROWING MOSS AND JUST HAVING HIM DO A "PLEXICO BURRESS" OVER SOME MIDGET SAFTEY OR CORNER, JUST LIKE DEREK JETER, THEY BOTH CAN STEP IN A PILE OF $#@% AND COME OUT SMELLING LIKE ROSES. IM SICK OF EVERYONE KISSING THEIR @$$, THEY CHEAT, HIT LOW ON QB'S (HARRISON) THEY TAKE SHOTS AT PEOPLE UNDER PILES AND YET THEY'RE "AMERICA'S TEAM", AND THEY "PLAY THE RIGHT WAY" IM SOO F-N' SICK OF TOM BRADY AND BELICHEAT. I DONT CARE IF THEY BREAK RECORDS TODAY AGAINST US, JUST CAN SOMEONE PLEASE KNOCK HIS @$$ DOWN SO HE ACTUALLY HAS TO WASH HIS JERSEY FOR ONCE!
is that fucking posible
I think they're going for career stats today
Please cut Worrell at half time
Hell - I don't believe it Joey sacked Brady
Next play - Moss TD - Hill injured
Go Jason - your time is now I guess
Oh, in case anyone didn't know this game is being shown nationally (I'm in Seattle) Think they'll cut to another game at the half?
Are u kidding me? Randy Moss, wow, wow, wow, and did I say wow!
So is any DB worthy of a 1st overall pick?
Double coverage again. Brady throws it up to and Moss catches it over Worrell and Renaldo Hill.
It would be funny if it weren't that Hill hurt his knee.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>If I don't laugh I'll have to shoot myself!!!!
My sister could play safety better!
does this mean jason allen is gunna tkae the load?
Yes Armando this is as fun as masturbating with a cheese grater. Somewhat amusing but mostly painful.
MOST PITIFUL FOOTBALL I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!!
Good news for Dolphins: Now we get to play No. 1 pick Jason Allen. LET THE SUPER BOWL MARCH BEGIN!!!!!!!!
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Classless Belicheck running up the score.
They're gonna have 80 by the end of the game.
Now we'll see if Jason Allen can play the rest of this season.
No one left now have to play Jason Allen. Take the over on every fin game the rest of the year. You will get very rich.
HAHAHAHAHA
JASON ALLEN SUCKS!!!!
I have to agree with previous posters, Mando your commentary today matches Dolphins' play. WHAT ARE YOU DOING?????
Well, this permanently ends all hope for this defense. They are done, finished toast. Rebuild, retool, redraft, repair, reposses. Sell the farm, trade the janitors...for the next 5 years we will have a hot offense and pansy d, role reversal.
We were only 16 1/2 point under dogs? That was wishful thinking
this is not fun, do you understand cheeze-journo?
this is pathetic -- stop making excuses for your laughable friend cam
Mando are you being paid today? Shouldn't you be providing some insight here? What are you hearing in the press box? Or are you watching from your living room?
I say the fans match into the field and start a riot. This needs to stop now!!!
This game is over.....so lets see Beck in the second half...lets quit screwing around.
Wouldn't it be sweet if the fans started chanting "BECK, BECK, BECK". If you're at the game Mandy, start the chant!
Pats blitzing almost every play on D and running shotgun on O. How many points are they going for?
forfeit the game. this is a DISGRACE. our defense has given up on the season it's obvious. i think ne will score 70 today. i give up on the fins. wait till 2009
Lemon is most dangerous when he is on the field!!!
Here's comes 42-7
Sidenote if gambling were legal I would be making a killing today. Dropped five on the 16 spread and five on the 50 over. Sizzler here I come!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Then on to Tootsies!!!!!!!!!!
for all you hating on maundo, stop fucking posting here seriously, its his sight not yours, go somewhere else.
Any chance we will see beck, cause this lemonade is sour.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - We stop a return.....small steps and all that
mandy,pansy, you queers still encouraging the worst team in the league, join reality already..
the team needs to clean out the front office, cam- mueller, fire them and bring in competence
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