Well, do you want the good news or the bad news first?
The good news is the last time the Dolphins played Baltimore, way back in October, the Ravens held a 17-3 lead on Miami to open the third quarter.
So the Dolphins have made up some ground in the past two months or so.
The bad news? Well, they're still losing at halftime today. The Dolphins trail Baltimore 13-3 going into the third quarter.
It has been a nightmare half for Chad Pennington. Pennington has thrown TWO interceptions today while completing only 7 of 12 passes for 77 yards. One of those interceptions was returned 64 yards for a TD by Ed Reed. That is Baltimore's only touchdown of the day so far.
Terrible.
Oh, there is more bad news: Receiver Davone Bess has a thumb injury and missed most of the second quarter. So the Dolphins, which started the day with only three active receivers, are down to two.
Colleague David J. Neal tells me the Dolphins have gone 12 consecutive postseason quarters without a touchdown.
Anyway, the live blog continues in the comments section below.
Football fan,
Obviously your team is not playing this weekend. You have to be a real loser to come on our board and pick apart the dolphins.
Get a life, get a team.
Go fins,
Posted by: Matt | January 04, 2009 at 03:12 PM
I hear Matt Cassel is available next year. Maybe Parcells and Belichick will cut a deal in the off season. On the other hand, don't count on it. No way Patriots let Cassel go to an AFC East team.
Posted by: Football Fan | January 04, 2009 at 03:12 PM
The Ravens are playing not to lose on offense. If the Dolphins offense could manage to not soil their pants, one might think they still have a small chance.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | January 04, 2009 at 03:12 PM
We need a run back.
Posted by: darncart | January 04, 2009 at 03:12 PM
FREE AGENTS CAN HELP US AS WELL
Posted by: DAVE | January 04, 2009 at 03:12 PM
EXCUSE ME:
Please cut the following players:
Pennington
Beck
W. Allen
J. Allen
N. Jones
Thank you!
SO WHERE ARE ALL YOU PENNINGNOT NUT HUGGERS NOW??????????????????
CAN I GET SOME HENNE, FINALLY?????????
Posted by: mR742 | January 04, 2009 at 03:13 PM
ok no huddle
hit fasano on a slant then come back with ginn on an end around
Posted by: Mike W | January 04, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Amazing how dirty the Ravens are. What do expect with a murderer like Ray Lewis on your team?
Posted by: | January 04, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Matt Cassell is getting franchised. ESPN is reporting this.
Posted by: LOL | January 04, 2009 at 03:13 PM
We need 3 FLUKE TDs.
Posted by: darncart | January 04, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Dont feel bad Dolfans...you never stood a chance. I'm surprised that anyone is surprised by this. "Soft" teams like you just can't cut it in the playoffs.
Posted by: ed reed owns you | January 04, 2009 at 03:13 PM
MOre grest insight: INSIGHT is spelled INSIGHT, not incite.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | January 04, 2009 at 03:13 PM
James Laurnitis is a great start...
Posted by: Matt | January 04, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Baltimore playing nasty-give it to them-defensive backs intercept-you can't defend-so do something
Posted by: David | January 04, 2009 at 03:14 PM
I'll soil my pants if carl Peterson is hired by Ross.
Posted by: IA DolFan | January 04, 2009 at 03:14 PM
Matt Cassell didn't make the playoffs.
Posted by: Cam Cameron | January 04, 2009 at 03:14 PM
LMAO @ Matt Cassell or w/e his name is
The guy had three years to learn a system that churns out players left and right...its a GREAT system, Cattle or w/e is NOT even a decent QB...TARDS
Posted by: mR742 | January 04, 2009 at 03:14 PM
If they don't come out with no huddle then that means they've given up.
Posted by: darncart | January 04, 2009 at 03:14 PM
finsfanmanda, I been to Baltimore a few times that city stinks! nothing but a bunch of racist krakas and dirty gorillas!!! that explains the idiotic fans! Don't worry the Titans will pound them!
Posted by: titantom | January 04, 2009 at 03:15 PM
Ross is losing a lot of money
Posted by: David | January 04, 2009 at 03:15 PM
It will be interesting to see if Henne gets a shot at the #1 job next year.
Posted by: Earl | January 04, 2009 at 03:15 PM
LOOK FOR THE TALLEST WR IN THE DRAFT
AND GET HIM..
BEEF UP THE DEFENCE AND OLINE...
Posted by: DAVE | January 04, 2009 at 03:16 PM
I would like Chad to finish, but I would like to see him come out soon so he does not get hurt. I would like to see him in OTA's and minicamps healthy.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | January 04, 2009 at 03:16 PM
THE FOURTH QUARTER POST IS UP. PLEASE MOVE THE LIVE BLOG TO THE NEW POST.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | January 04, 2009 at 03:16 PM
Hi Matt, sorry I hurt your feelings. However, since you seem inclined to give unsolicited advice, I'll give you some too. You should think about getting a team too.
Posted by: Football Fan | January 04, 2009 at 03:16 PM
Our patchwork o-line is beginning to crack.
Posted by: IA DolFan | January 04, 2009 at 03:17 PM
Harbaugh's an idiot
Posted by: Earl | January 04, 2009 at 03:17 PM
this one hurts! still have a chance to make it respectable here!
Posted by: azfin | January 04, 2009 at 03:18 PM
PLEASE MOVE THE LIVE BLOG TO THE NEW POST.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | January 04, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Pennington could throw 10 picks and still be in the game. The relationship between coach and QB is strong. Chad has the backing of the whole organisation and the long term view must be that he will be the starter for the next 2-3 seasons, but for gods sake it is not his Fri88ing day get him out of there.
Posted by: The Boz in Oz | January 04, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Kudos to Chad & the entire team for an amazing season. Obv we have a ways to go still... but we all knew that, Didn't we?
We ran into a buzz saw today, but then we weren't suppose to be here in the first place. I appreciate the effort and look forward to next season. (barring some huge comeback... lol can't help it, i'm a TRU fan)
Posted by: Game | January 04, 2009 at 03:19 PM
Circus catch!
Posted by: hurriphin09 | January 04, 2009 at 03:20 PM
Ginn get to FFFFFFFFF @ CCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKK. You suck so bad
Posted by: The Boz in Oz | January 04, 2009 at 03:21 PM
Amazing that they kill their momentum with the blocked PAT. The have made every mistake possible.
Posted by: | January 04, 2009 at 03:21 PM
what else bad can happen to us today!!!
Posted by: farrington07 | January 04, 2009 at 03:22 PM
Boz in Oz is the smartest guy on this board next to me!!!
Posted by: Chet | January 04, 2009 at 03:23 PM
wat else can we do to hurt ourselves
Posted by: farrington07 | January 04, 2009 at 03:24 PM
Thank God Ray Lewis hasn't done nothing today to gloat about. We own him!!
Posted by: Chet | January 04, 2009 at 03:24 PM
Time for our D to get proactive. They must realize that 3-and-out isn't good enough. They need to strip the ball and paralyze Joe Fluke-O
Posted by: Chet | January 04, 2009 at 03:26 PM
FINS SUCK JUST A BIG BLOW FISH LIKE EVERY YEAR!
Posted by: LALALAND | January 04, 2009 at 03:27 PM
NEW LOG THE MIAMI BLOW FISH!
Posted by: LALALAND | January 04, 2009 at 03:29 PM
PLEASE, I beg everyone involved with the organization...trade Ginn to Detroit immediately. 4 or 5 touchdowns in 2 years, and the most costly bobble/fumble of the year. Trade that bum !!!
Posted by: Chet | January 04, 2009 at 03:35 PM
everything bad is happening to us today!!!
Posted by: farrington07 | January 04, 2009 at 03:36 PM
How much do you guys think Ted Ginn bet on Baltimore??
Posted by: Chet | January 04, 2009 at 03:37 PM
We are giving them the game. They blow. Our O is crapping the bed.
Posted by: shaggy | January 04, 2009 at 03:39 PM
WE had a chance to get at least a FG bu thanks to Ginn our season is screwed, very tempted to pray he gets injured and has to retire.
Posted by: The Boz in Oz | January 04, 2009 at 03:39 PM
Farrington is sort of right and bad things are happening...but it's not some odd fluke. It's Ted Ginn tripping, fumbling, and not going after the ball aggresively. I know Chad P will be blamed for this loss, but the true insiders will notice that Ted Ginn blew this.
Posted by: Chet | January 04, 2009 at 03:39 PM
Boz, we do not want Ginn to retire. We want to at least get a 7th round pick for him from the Lions. Or maybe they can trade Ginn for an extra water boy or something. Ginn and Jason Allen are the only sad remnants of the Cameron/Saban era that need to be expunged so we can get a fresh start.
Posted by: Chet | January 04, 2009 at 03:45 PM
Midnight has struck, ladies. You had no business being here in the first place. You are a fraud of a playoff team.
Try again next year, losers.
Suck it again, all offseason long homos!
Posted by: Flacco Teabag In Your Mouth and Endzone | January 04, 2009 at 03:47 PM
Ginn just got late-hitted out of bounds!! The first positive thing he's done all day!!!
Posted by: Chet | January 04, 2009 at 03:48 PM
good job fins...it was a great season...no need to be mad at our team they did everything they could have done...I am even more pumped for next season!!!
Posted by: farrington07 | January 04, 2009 at 03:59 PM
Hey--despite all our my complaining, I am so proud of the Dolphins this year. Let's hope we build on this season, since no one gave us a chance coming in. Great job, Miami. Here's to next year. I'm with you 100%
Posted by: Chet | January 04, 2009 at 04:01 PM
Man, it was a tough game. I don't think the Ravens did all that well, it was more the pressure of being the comeback team that did them in, I think. If I was able to get pictures of all the little things that lost the game, anyone would agree with me.
Posted by: Erin | January 05, 2009 at 02:16 AM