This is where it's going to happen.
The live blog will begin here from Land Shark Stadium at 7:30 p.m. as the Dolphins meet the Carolina Panthers.
As you know, Jason Allen and Sean Smith have the sniffles so they are not playing.
Brian Hartline will start tonight for Davone Bess. Bess is not among the sick players as he is dressed. Vontae Davis will start for Sean Smith and Dolphins Thomas is starting at right guard for Shawn Murphy, who started last week and lost his starting job.
Miami Herald might have some explaining to do IF these guys do not have the Swine Flu. IF they do have it, they are the best reporters because everyone else is backing off this story.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | August 22, 2009 at 06:49 PM
Hayden---I don't know if your local but I am, and have been lisyening to QAM & 790 the past few hours----IMHO the whole backlash of "they don't have swine flu" is premature at best---the way I'm hearing Smith's agent & others, the test results are not yet back---thus, they contend, the don't "have" swine flu--but it seems to me this is a bit illogical---I think the honest truth at this moment is 2 guys are out w/ flu-like symptoms, have been tested, and are awaiting the results. It's the fcat that no test results are in that is fueling the "no swine flu" claims of the past hour or so.
Posted by: Super Scout | August 22, 2009 at 06:55 PM
Anyone have link to watch the game online?
Posted by: Hector | August 22, 2009 at 06:58 PM
Too bad we're not playing New England so we can breathe on them. We could be involved in Swinegate and bring down the Belicheats before the season even starts!
Posted by: Finfan23 | August 22, 2009 at 07:00 PM
On Sean Smith: Per our source, Smith suddenly became ill Friday after feeling fine Thursday night. He's expected to make a full recovery.
According to his twiiter page he ate at Bova Prime Thursday night... might be a Panther fan... or Vontae Davis family member working there!!!
"AT Bova Prime in Fort Lauderdale with @davidcanter and my bro @hottsauce and family . #whyhate"
Posted by: Tommya | August 22, 2009 at 07:01 PM
Well, way I see it this is a happy accident, Vontae gets thrust onto the stage where he must put up or shut up, he was the number 1 pick after all, not Smith. Will be good to see him go in a starting role in a ge that has no consequences.
Posted by: Despacio | August 22, 2009 at 07:05 PM
Hey guy game on http://www.justin.tv/wilmer41
Posted by: Hector | August 22, 2009 at 07:11 PM
watch game online here:
http://www.atdhe.net/
Posted by: Tommya | August 22, 2009 at 07:13 PM
Anyone know where to listen on line? Is the NFL fieldpass for $5 my only option?
Posted by: Orlando Fan | August 22, 2009 at 07:14 PM
Online football:
http://www.justin.tv
Posted by: tim | August 22, 2009 at 07:14 PM
I just hope the players and people in the organization are okay and that the Herald did not move too fast on the story- that is all.
By the end of the year, they are not going to be the only ones in sports that are sick, unfortunately.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | August 22, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Hey...I love you guys...especially Armando. Always vilified and hardly revered, but great none the less.
Live feed needed...TY Justin.
Posted by: Larry in Waikiki | August 22, 2009 at 07:28 PM
I'm here folks. Just came up from downstairs TV hit.
Picked up a couple of nuggets for you ...
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:30 PM
I'm told the Dolphins like Cameron Wake but they are not pleased with his run defense. They want more run D from him, which is not good enough right now.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:31 PM
Another nugget:
yes, Chris Williams is only 5-8. But I'm told he high jumps 7-1.
That's flying.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:32 PM
Sucks to hear about Sean Smith, but this is a great opportunity for Vontae Davis to step up and show his ability.
Posted by: Nick | August 22, 2009 at 07:35 PM
I think Jacksonville's special teams stunk and that is what made Williams look so good. I say he does not stick. I bet he is pedestrian tonite.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | August 22, 2009 at 07:35 PM
Honoarary capts tonight: Jim Jensen, John Kidd, Ed Perry.
Carolina wins toss and will receive.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:36 PM
armando how many watching in the stands?
Posted by: rockinRay | August 22, 2009 at 07:37 PM
justin tv not working. where can i watch it?
Posted by: steve | August 22, 2009 at 07:38 PM
Anyone that has NFL Network, the Skins and Steelers are on and the weather is AWFUL...at least there is no infield dirt.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | August 22, 2009 at 07:38 PM
good lord. john kidd?
Posted by: Hialeah Über Alles | August 22, 2009 at 07:38 PM
People in the stands are sparse...
Kickoff by Carpenter goes six yards deep in the end zone. NO return.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:39 PM
Hey Mando,
Why is Hartline in the starting line up over Bess? Is this just an experiment or is Hartline really coming on as of late?
Thanks
Posted by: Finnatic | August 22, 2009 at 07:40 PM
Great pressure by Crowder on the second-down blitz and the ball his Barnidge in the chest and he drops it.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:40 PM
Dolphins blitzing like crazy. Third down they bring Bell and Crowder. Incomplete pass.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:41 PM
I hope Cefalo has a better night on the call.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | August 22, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Thanks with the updates Mando and everybody else. Live in Cali so can't really follow the team live right now.
Posted by: Kenny | August 22, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Coaches want to give Hartline a chance. Does not mean he's passed Bess -- yet.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:42 PM
I am excited for the potential of the defense when it comes to blitzing this year.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | August 22, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Gaping hole between Carey and Smiley on the pull. Rush by Brown good for 10 yards.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Smiley is playing like a beast. He just pushed somebody 12 yards back. Another big run.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:44 PM
I'm surprised that Bess hasn't locked a starting job up yet, he finished strong last year and it sounded like he was having a good TC.
Posted by: Kenny | August 22, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Run Ronnie Run
Posted by: CarlosVP | August 22, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Now, let me tell you something you need to understand. The Panthers have no DTs. They are awful.
EVERYBODY runs on them.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:44 PM
League sources have told me Carolina is actively shopping for a DT.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:45 PM
Blown coverage, broken tackle and a 28 yard pass from Pennington to Brown equals 6.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Ricky dropped a pass just like that last week.
Posted by: Dolphan42 | August 22, 2009 at 07:46 PM
That's what I'm talking about
Posted by: Buck12573 | August 22, 2009 at 07:47 PM
justin tv working again
Posted by: Carlton | August 22, 2009 at 07:47 PM
put pennington away for now. let's see henne gun a few, is my suggestion.
Posted by: Hialeah Über Alles | August 22, 2009 at 07:47 PM
Love Ronnie
Posted by: nposada | August 22, 2009 at 07:47 PM
Mando, any inside word if you here Brandon Marshall is getting traded in coming weeks? He'd look good with Miami, but has so much baggage. I get concerned that he would go to the Jets. He is a good fit there and that team is desperate.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | August 22, 2009 at 07:48 PM
I know it is only pre-season, but that drive got me going.
Love seeing our boys produce!
Posted by: Lips | August 22, 2009 at 07:48 PM
Regarding the run - seems every time the dolphins play a team that is supposed to be bad against the run they stop us anyway. Refreshing to actually run on someone.
Posted by: Dolphan42 | August 22, 2009 at 07:48 PM
Awesome start. Go Fins!
Posted by: Lawyernichols | August 22, 2009 at 07:49 PM
BIG A == WAS that an Illegal block by HARTLINE, awesome job.........
Posted by: RHINO | August 22, 2009 at 07:49 PM
It sounds like we're looking good running the ball. How'd Grove look on that drive??
Posted by: Kenny | August 22, 2009 at 07:49 PM
I totally agree with Lips and Dolphan42. Amen.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:49 PM
white's scheduled to follow Pennington, so they see him w/ no/1s & 2s; then Henne
Posted by: Super Scout | August 22, 2009 at 07:50 PM
Agree with Dolphan42.
It is nice to see some run yardage when we SHOULD be able to get it. It has not been that straight forward the last few years.. (since Ricky had his season and before Ronnie got hurt)
Posted by: Lips | August 22, 2009 at 07:50 PM
rhino, it looked like a pick, but it was legal ... because it didn't get called.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Lets get a turnover.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | August 22, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Raining now.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:51 PM
What an awesome pick by Hartline!!
Posted by: Fin Fan | August 22, 2009 at 07:51 PM
ezpctv.com is carrying a feed too
Posted by: tim | August 22, 2009 at 07:52 PM
The Dolphins defense really does seem to be solid vs. run. Very impressed.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 22, 2009 at 07:52 PM
It will sure be nice to have a baseball stadium so we can have an all green football field.
Posted by: Buck12573 | August 22, 2009 at 07:52 PM
any other link? besides Justin? It froze up
Posted by: Larry in Waikiki | August 22, 2009 at 07:53 PM
great block by hartline and nice juke by ronnie!
Posted by: sammo | August 22, 2009 at 07:54 PM