The football season that was interrupted at the worst possible time for the Miami Dolphins by a fricken bye weekend is back on today as the team on a one-game winning streak returns to the field against the San Diego Chargers.
Today will determine some important things:
1. Are the Dolphins for real or was that victory over New England a mirage? Understand that Miami doesn't have to win to prove it is for real. Give the Chargers all they can handle and the Dolphins will earn some believers.
2. Can Miami beat a team with an actual quarterback? Phillip Rivers is rated No. 2 in the NFL among QBs.
3. How well does the Dolphin Stadium sod drain and hold up after getting soaked and trampled Saturday during the UM-FSU inundation. I remind you, in case you didn't watch the game or read this blog the past several weeks, the baseball infield is finally gone. We have a football field again!
[UPDATE: The field looks great! It's painted and it's dry.]
4. What fanciful tweaks to the Wildcat package have the Dolphins made with two weeks to prepare?
5. Does the package work in the NFL when the other team has time to prepare for it?
Anyway, I'm looking forward to today's live blog. I will also be on radio at 790-AM and 790theticket.com if you're outside South Florida, from 11-1 p.m. Listen, call, talk, whatev. I'll meet you in the comments section after kickoff.
A win or close game will solidify the fan base.....
GO MIAMI!!!!!!
Posted by: markeyh | October 05, 2008 at 09:09 AM
Let's hope Miami pound the ball, use our TE's and try 3 or 4 downfield to Ginn.
Oh, and it's about time our secondary come up with a pick too.
Go Miami!!!!
Posted by: Christian | October 05, 2008 at 09:14 AM
I don't expect a Phin win but it wouldn't surprise me either.
They have FINALLY gotten back to fundamentals, have a QB that limits mistakes, and a coaching staff that has a clue.
GO PHINS~!
Posted by: Phanatical | October 05, 2008 at 09:39 AM
Guys and Gals: I have deleted the political posts and the posts complaining about the political posts because the political post isn't there anymore. Unlike most days, I'm here and monitoring the comments because there is a live blog. So any political comments leaning either way will be deleted by me.
Love you anyway!
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 05, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Sorry Armando U R Right
Posted by: lil mikey p | October 05, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Sorry Armando U R Right
Posted by: lil mikey p | October 05, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Post From London, England that is...
My Boy Jason "Bris" Brisbane a local lad from London that has gone through the London Blitz Football Programme www.londonblitz.com is on the Practice Squad of the Chargers so my heart is torn.. but no, sorry Bris. Im still for the Phins.
Its a coming out party for Dolphins WR's today. San Diego will load the box and force the passing game to win.
Likewise on the otherside of the ball I predict the D to have great success against the Chargers running game but this will open up the passing lanes. We need to get pressure on Rivers.
We do this we win. Im hopefull. Really hopefull.
Pat.
Offensive Coordinator - London Blitz
Posted by: Pat - London | October 05, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Yo Dstrock U Out There 2day
Posted by: lil mikey p | October 05, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Hows L.ts Foot Injury ?
Posted by: lil mikey p | October 05, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Hopefully our front seven bring havoc to Rivers
and maybe that way the secondary won't get exposed. Im expecting a pounding running game to come up big today.
Oh yeah, the special teams play must improve also.....just be competitive and Im be happy.
Get'em hype Joey!!!!!!
Posted by: daryl in Charlotte | October 05, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Hows L.ts Foot Injury ?
Posted by: lil mikey p | October 05, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Armando
That post you had the other day about the Defensive/Offensive Line productivity, is that going to be a regular post.
Was very interesting to see the development of both lines..
I hope you do
Pat
Offensive Coordinator - London Blitz
www.londonblitz.com
Posted by: Pat - London | October 05, 2008 at 10:49 AM
lololol yes was great game, for the U. and no baseball diamond to slip and fall on...some 1 trade the Marlins, to East Paduka! They dont have that many fans anyway...do not be dissapponted if little Tuna, (AKA the coach) loses 1 for big TUNA..if they win, that would be nice..but i like idear, that they beat Pats at home..who knows they may play like winners today, but just because they lose, as long as its not 1 of those so called blowouts,that the news guys say was blow out,you know 17-6, is not blow out..the little tuna's are playing, not that great a team, today!!!... they are up and down, and lets face it they are a long way from home..and time change does have something to do with it..end of story..THEY CALL ME RICK.
Posted by: Rick | October 05, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Dolphins 20 S.d 31
Posted by: lil mike p | October 05, 2008 at 11:23 AM
I would like to see some big plays come out of the passing game for once today.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | October 05, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Wont Happen Chad Can Only Throw 25 Yds .....35 With Tropical Storm Winds.
Posted by: lil mikey p | October 05, 2008 at 11:36 AM
He can throw longer than 25 yards and last time I checked the Meadowlands has some difficult winds to handle. Make some plays, we have not seen it in years.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | October 05, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Just saw that Hagan is inactive. How does this guy even stay on the roster with his lack of productivity. With Wilford and London active at WR, could see some jump balls near the goal line.
Posted by: MD Fin Fan | October 05, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Haha politics. You Americans.
Fire up, the Dolphins are out to prove a point today to all the non-believers. Wide awake in Sydney Australia 3.15 am.
Come on Ricky and Ronnie..
Posted by: Boxa | October 05, 2008 at 12:12 PM
COULD WE SEE TED GINN AT QB IN THE WILDCAT????
Posted by: sonnycrockkett | October 05, 2008 at 12:25 PM
hey guys..im in china right now..where can i watch the game!!! thanks
Posted by: | October 05, 2008 at 12:35 PM
PLEASE! ANYONE WITH A LINK FOR STOOGE TV OR OTHERS-TO WATCH THE GAME LIVE ON THE INTERNET? MY FAMILY AND I WILL TOAST TO YOU! DIEHARD PHIN FAN IN PHILLY,WITH NO WAY TO WATCH MY DOLPHINS. PLEASE....!
Posted by: sonnycrockkett | October 05, 2008 at 12:37 PM
http://www.justin.tv/the_pest_16
that will allow you to watch the game no problem. enjoy
Posted by: | October 05, 2008 at 12:50 PM
STOOGE TV.com
Posted by: gdfg | October 05, 2008 at 12:52 PM
The Ultimate dolphin fan is here. Let's beat these guys like they stole from us!
Posted by: DolphanforLife | October 05, 2008 at 12:52 PM
There is always a link, I forget what it is, but someone will hook you up, just keep checking.
I am anxious for this game for so many reasons. A big part of me wants to see big things from our offense again. It's just the haunting past that can't allow me to do so. Please play hard phins and continue to give us a ray of hope that we all have desperately been waiting for.
I want to see some sound D and thoughtful play calling. Is that too much to ask?
4Life
Posted by: Phin4lifeNC | October 05, 2008 at 12:53 PM
We have the D list broadcast team again.
Posted by: DolphanforLife | October 05, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Guys Only 12 Games Left In The Wannstadt Curse
Posted by: lil mikey p | October 05, 2008 at 01:00 PM
OK guys, Tomlinson six yards on the first rush of the day.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 05, 2008 at 01:04 PM
Dstrock U On Line?
Posted by: lil mikey p | October 05, 2008 at 01:04 PM
10 yards by Sproles. It will be a long day if the Dolphins can't stop the run.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 05, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Should have taken the ball...why?
Posted by: Hayden Fox | October 05, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Four plays. four runs. All right up the middle.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 05, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Hayden, the Dolphins deferred last game against NE also. They get the ball first in the second half.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 05, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Screen pass incomplete. Good pressure by Roth. Rivers looks shaken up.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 05, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Phillip Rivers is so theatrical.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | October 05, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Rivers had all day to throw on second down but no one open downfield. He is hurt.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 05, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Terrible
Posted by: Hayden Fox | October 05, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Let's Go Dolphins
Posted by: Dolphinfan | October 05, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Another screnn pass -- this one complete for a first down after 11 yard gain.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 05, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Sproles up the middle. Clearly the Chargers are giving him more work than usual today. But LT is back in the game now.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 05, 2008 at 01:09 PM
L.t The Man 2 Stop
Posted by: lil mikey p | October 05, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Can anybody tell a BIG play Channing Crowder has EVER made. Seriously.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | October 05, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Rivers pass to Buster Davis who beat Will Allen with an inside move. 16 yard gain.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 05, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Chambers lookinng like he used to look for the Dolphins on a 1 yard end around.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 05, 2008 at 01:11 PM
The play clock was at zero so timeout by Rivers.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 05, 2008 at 01:11 PM
3rd downs...man. Killing the team.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | October 05, 2008 at 01:12 PM
Defense not looking good
Posted by: DolphanforLife | October 05, 2008 at 01:12 PM
I agree Fox. Crowder is a liability at linebacker. He has not lived up to billing.
Posted by: DolphanforLife | October 05, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Well, the last two weeks were fun while they lasted--looks like we're back to the bottom again. Get ready to be miserably depressed.
Posted by: Richard Luger | October 05, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Could B A Long Day Huh Mando
Posted by: lil mikey p | October 05, 2008 at 01:13 PM
the defense hasnt looked good against any GOOD qb
Posted by: fin fan in illinois | October 05, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Another screen. this one broken up by Andre' Goodman. Guess we know what the SD game plan is today. Screen right, left and up the middle.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 05, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Come on D, Fans have some patience you guys need to realise this is the chargers offense
Posted by: farrington07 | October 05, 2008 at 01:14 PM
OH MY GOD CROCKER MADE A PLAY! I AM STUNNED.
Posted by: DolphanforLife | October 05, 2008 at 01:15 PM
Chris Crocker with pass defensed in the end zone. Good job. FG coming up.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 05, 2008 at 01:15 PM
stopp where to go D
Posted by: | October 05, 2008 at 01:15 PM
34 yard field goal by nick kaeding. Drive was 14 plays 61 yards and took 7:18 off the clock.
Posted by: Your boss | October 05, 2008 at 01:16 PM
can someone please post a link other than the pest guy on justintv..annoying as hell
Posted by: | October 05, 2008 at 01:16 PM
there is no reason for patience with this secondary - its not very good
Posted by: fin fan in illinois | October 05, 2008 at 01:16 PM