I don't know about you, but I've been waiting for this moment since the clock ran out on that playoff game against Baltimore last January.
Yeah, I know it's only preseason. But it's our preseason darnit!
By the way, Davone Bess is in the starting lineup ahead of Greg Camarillo. Shawn Murphy will open at RG. Rookie Sean Smith will open at RCB. and Jason Ferguson, who may only get a series or two, is expected to start nonetheless. Randy Starks starts at RDE for the Dolphins.
Matt Roth is the only scratch for Miami. WR Mike Walker, WR Maurice Dupree, DB Don Carey, FB Montell Owens, CB Scott Starks, WR Mike Thomas and DT Jonathan Lewis are scratches for Jacksonville.
The Dolphins are wearing their aqua tops and white pants. The Jags are going with their white tops and black pants.
And all the noise you've heard about JLo and Marc Anthony and Gloria Estefan and Jimmy Buffett this offseason? Haven't seen any of them on the field prior to the game.
i'm not expecting much tonight.
Posted by: tzey | August 17, 2009 at 07:06 PM
lets go ASAL! Get us in the game. I want to see the kicking battle off the clay!!
Lets get it on!
Posted by: bigmikenjax | August 17, 2009 at 07:11 PM
Are you guys watching at home or in the stadium with the iPhone or what?
Want to know so I know how much play-by-play description you need.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:14 PM
no iphone here; I'm in california-game not shown out here. I have class tonight but I'm looking forward to blogs, tweets, whatever.
Posted by: tzey | August 17, 2009 at 07:15 PM
im at beef o bradys
Posted by: fsudolphins13 | August 17, 2009 at 07:16 PM
ARMANDO.......why in the heck did we draft PAT WHITE a "PROJECT" with the 2nd rd pick (we took HENNE a QB with a 2nd the year befor) and we don't even know if HENNE will pan out........I thought your 1st and 2nd rounder are your most important PICKs in which you want to find STARTER and the later picks your gems and steals/"PROJECTS"
Posted by: RHINO | August 17, 2009 at 07:16 PM
what the heck I just got some LAND SHARK BEER, not bad.........
are you supposed to put a LIME in this like CORONA??????????
Posted by: RHINO | August 17, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Its been a loooooong time since January. Looking forward to an interesting, if not entertaining season!!
LETS GO FINS!!!
Love the blog Armando..
Posted by: miamirick | August 17, 2009 at 07:19 PM
Smith will start at corner opposite Allen...
Armando, is he really that much better than Vontae?
Posted by: miamirick | August 17, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Mando I am watching at home with my iPhone in hand
Posted by: Dolphan0421 | August 17, 2009 at 07:20 PM
I'm at work in Cali please give as many updates as possible! Go Phins!!!!!!!
Posted by: Phinnfann13 | August 17, 2009 at 07:21 PM
Rhino LS is good with a lime if u wish but it is def not needed!!!
Posted by: Dolphan0421 | August 17, 2009 at 07:21 PM
Watching from home but interested in reading your take on the blog during the game (on the iPhone)
Posted by: TCdolfan | August 17, 2009 at 07:25 PM
I've never had a Land Shark. I just refuse -- lime, no lime. Not doing it unless they PAY for the naming rights.
Sean Smith has been better than Vontae so far. Obviously, that's the reason he's starting and Davis not. BUT ... things can change very quickly before the season begins. Nothing is set in stone.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:26 PM
thanks Dolphan 0421, I'm not one who usually drinks CORONA to me it's girls beer, but this LANDSHARK is pretty good..............
Posted by: RHINO | August 17, 2009 at 07:26 PM
Section 454
Checking in
Posted by: Hankjr | August 17, 2009 at 07:27 PM
anyone know of a website that is broadcasting the game?
Posted by: ncfinfan | August 17, 2009 at 07:27 PM
I'm in Barry,IL. Need lots of info!!!
Posted by: CarlosVP | August 17, 2009 at 07:27 PM
To you guys watching the game, please give your opinions on everything you see so that the folks that can't watch on TV get the mental picture.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:28 PM
They're kicking off at 7:38 p.m.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:30 PM
The chearleaders are hot....they just showed a shot of them behind Bokamper.
Posted by: miamirick | August 17, 2009 at 07:30 PM
watching the blog from San Francisco. Play by play is much appreciated
Posted by: tjh | August 17, 2009 at 07:30 PM
ncfinfan=======try JustinTV.com.....
Posted by: RHINO | August 17, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Welcome section 454! Hot up there?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:31 PM
tjh: http://www.myp2p.eu/competition.php?competitionid=&part=sports&discipline=americanfootball
Posted by: miamirick | August 17, 2009 at 07:32 PM
BIG A..why not sign BROOKS ILB, got to be better than AKIN
Posted by: RHINO | August 17, 2009 at 07:32 PM
Jason Taylor introduced to crowd. Biggest ovation yet from the sparse crowd. I'd say there will be about 40,000 here tonight.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:32 PM
in RI live updates would be great
Posted by: rockinRay | August 17, 2009 at 07:33 PM
I feel ya ncfinfan
Posted by: Danny Tyndall | August 17, 2009 at 07:33 PM
How's the weather in Miami.
Posted by: CarlosVP | August 17, 2009 at 07:33 PM
thanks miamirick
Posted by: tjh | August 17, 2009 at 07:34 PM
Derrick Brooks? He's been an OLB all his life in a 4-3 defense. Doesn't fit. And he's 36ish.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:34 PM
Anybody know where I can watch it online if possible, and if so whats the link
Posted by: Aaron - NJ | August 17, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Wooo hoo Miami dolphins football!!!!!!
Posted by: David13David | August 17, 2009 at 07:36 PM
How come we have to watch this game in Orlando with stupid Jaguar announcers?
Posted by: drbruce2 | August 17, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Chad Pennington, Ricky Williams, Joey Porter and Will Allen rep Miami in coin toss.
Miami wins toss and defers.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:36 PM
I'm in NC, can't watch.
Posted by: ncdolfan1 | August 17, 2009 at 07:36 PM
40,000 not bad for preseason
Posted by: rockinRay | August 17, 2009 at 07:37 PM
Why defer in preseason?
Posted by: David13David | August 17, 2009 at 07:37 PM
showing justintv.com is for sale. The other link worked until i clicked on the link to watch
Posted by: ncfinfan | August 17, 2009 at 07:38 PM
Carpenter kicking off. Needs to get it deep because Kickoffs also under scrutiny in kicking competition.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:38 PM
Kick is 4 yards deep. Return to 22.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:38 PM
For what DIRECTV charges for sunday ticket, you would think they would include preseason!
Posted by: ncdolfan1 | August 17, 2009 at 07:38 PM
"Watching" from work via this blog and NFL Game Center. ***Sigh***
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | August 17, 2009 at 07:38 PM
Holt on Sean Smith
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:39 PM
Jones-Drew carries up the gut. Gains 4. Langford tackle.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:39 PM
Jones drew bounces outside. Jason Taylor must contain on the edge, but misses.
Penalty (holding) on Jags.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:40 PM
Is Starks starting another sign of the staff being unhappy with Merling, or is he just having a good camp?
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | August 17, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Just installed the Iphone app, big dolphins fan, just moved to NY unfortunately, so this is the only info I get!
Posted by: Richard3000 | August 17, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Look at the rook (smith) asking for cheers before the play.
Garard goes to the other side of the field for incomplete pass.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:41 PM
i am watching the game on www.channelsurfing.net
Posted by: Bruce | August 17, 2009 at 07:42 PM
folks, if you're not watching at home, nat moore is doing the color commentary (along with griese), and he's got a 1980s fade, sweet looking, too.
Posted by: Hialeah Über Alles | August 17, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Chris Williams getting the first shot at a punt return. Only 4 yards. That's not going to get it done.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:42 PM
BIG A...........thats why you put him at ILB, come on
Posted by: RHINO | August 17, 2009 at 07:42 PM
NO Rhino. I know it sounds sexy. But Brooks ain't the answer.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Blitz on second down. Incomplete.
third and 8. third down coversion a focus this night.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Only fair protection. Blitz on Pennington, who steps up but incomplete pass skipped to Bess.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 17, 2009 at 07:45 PM
yep, channelsurfing.net... thanks bruce!
Posted by: whatsburning | August 17, 2009 at 07:45 PM
Nope I got the shady side!!!
Posted by: Hankjr | August 17, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Is Camarillo back from injury?
Posted by: Richard3000 | August 17, 2009 at 07:46 PM