CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Factoid interesting perhaps only to me: For the first time this season the Dolphins and the Panthers will leave a game week with different results.
One team will win, the other will lose tonight and will be live blogging most of the way through.
But the previous nine games, both teams lost their first three games this year. Both teams won two straight. And each won lost, won, lost, won the past four games.
It is very mild here, temperatures in the 60s. There is a light haze in the air.
The biggest news tonight is that Nate Garner will start at left guard for the Dolphins but Justin Smiley is not inactive. He will be available to play.
Patrick Turner was working and he will be active for tonight's game. The inactives are Tyler Thigpen (3rd QB), Lydon Murtha, Paul Soliai, Erik Walden, Anthony Fasano, Andrew Gardner, Lionel Dotson and Nate Ness are inactive.
RB Kory Sheets is active for the first time this season.
For the Panther an interesting note is that WR Steve Smith was involved in an auto accident on the way to the game tonight, but he is not injured. He is expected to play.
Meantime, this is where the live blog will start. So join me in the comments section just prior to kickoff.
Wayne,
Everybody knows losing Ronnie was tragic.
The point I was making is that without him, Henning will be forced to come up with with a more traditional style offensive scheme. Which, in my opinion, will be a lot better.
You're trying to make it sound like someone is trying to say we're better off without Ronnie.
NOBODY has said that. Get it right man.
Posted by: odinseye | November 19, 2009 at 07:48 PM
the panther's QB IS an interception machine ,hope he will suck tonight and make my friends fin fans very happy .
Posted by: GOpats | November 19, 2009 at 07:48 PM
Haha, what if we tie Armando? We'd still be alike. Anyway, I have a superstition of talking to people during games (among other things) so good luck & health to both teams but the Phins just a wee bit more!
Posted by: Jessie Z! | November 19, 2009 at 07:49 PM
If they tie the streak continues.
Posted by: Machric | November 19, 2009 at 07:49 PM
Is it just me or does Jason Taylor look like Zerkses in 300?
Go Phins!
Posted by: Martin | November 19, 2009 at 07:49 PM
Is it just me or does Jason Taylor look like Zerkses in 300?
Go Phins!
Posted by: Martin | November 19, 2009 at 07:49 PM
Maybe. I'm hoping Delhomme is looking like a deer in the headlights to JT!
Posted by: odinseye | November 19, 2009 at 07:52 PM
1. I love getting to see our great, entertaining 'Phins play in one week. Bonus!
2. It sucks that two of the finest human beings on the Dolphins squad get injured. Ronnie & Penne are class all the way.
3. 'phins get the win 28 - 21..
Posted by: WPBDolfan | November 19, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Did they just call him Ronnie White?
Posted by: LipsinToronto | November 19, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Plus they said Ricky needs to go back to what he was with the Saints.. but didnt Ricky have his best year with the Dolphins?
Seems if you have an old jock strap they will pay you for your expertise.
Posted by: LipsinToronto | November 19, 2009 at 07:57 PM
Let's do it Dolphins! Ricky for president!!!
Posted by: Memo6453 | November 19, 2009 at 07:57 PM
God help anyone on hwy 101N that gets in my way. Must get home before the game starts.
Posted by: tjh | November 19, 2009 at 07:57 PM
Go dolphins!!!!
Posted by: Aofinforlife | November 19, 2009 at 07:58 PM
Why The F does Joey Porter get oiled up before the game?!?
Posted by: Tommya | November 19, 2009 at 07:58 PM
Ok our complete game let's go Fins!!!!
Posted by: Lazysol | November 19, 2009 at 07:59 PM
That is not what I heard on the pregame show...
Big O and Sims were out of their minds tonight.
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | November 19, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Fins are going to put the Carolina kitty in the litter box!!!
Posted by: Aofinforlife | November 19, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Look in Pat White's eyes.. that guy looks ready to rumble... he may be playing a ton of football tonight.
I say run him in motion on the wildcat... the threat of him passing after getting the handoff from Ricky would kill any defense.
Posted by: Tommya | November 19, 2009 at 08:00 PM
It's time to play boys!!!!
Posted by: Aksteelgrizzly | November 19, 2009 at 08:01 PM
so the OL try to avoid touching his 6 pack.
Posted by: LipsinToronto | November 19, 2009 at 08:01 PM
Pat White will be big star tonight
Posted by: carlito from golfito | November 19, 2009 at 08:01 PM
Go Phins!!!
Posted by: bobbyd12 | November 19, 2009 at 08:05 PM
I am ready! Go Dolphins!!!!
Posted by: carlito from golfito | November 19, 2009 at 08:06 PM
As many Fins jerseys here as Panthers. Lots of Marino. That guy in the throwback Csonka is me.
Posted by: AdventureTC | November 19, 2009 at 08:07 PM
enough of this soap opera - where is the game!
Posted by: LipsinToronto | November 19, 2009 at 08:08 PM
Let's Go!! Phins FTW!!
Posted by: BlazzinAce | November 19, 2009 at 08:08 PM
Marshall Faulk is picking Miami
Posted by: carlito from golfito | November 19, 2009 at 08:09 PM
Steve Smith in a car accident on the way here. Stadium buzz is he's Ok.
Posted by: AdventureTC | November 19, 2009 at 08:10 PM
Man these guys are really trashing the fin's? WTF?
Posted by: D-dense | November 19, 2009 at 08:10 PM
The only thing that's sucks tonight about the game is we have to Liston to Matt millen all game
Posted by: Aksteelgrizzly | November 19, 2009 at 08:11 PM
Marshal Faulk always got love for Miami.
Posted by: BlazzinAce | November 19, 2009 at 08:11 PM
Dolphins enter to a few boos and lots of cheering.
Posted by: AdventureTC | November 19, 2009 at 08:11 PM
Gonna be a game!
Make or break!
Maybe a star is born!
Posted by: Po White Trash | November 19, 2009 at 08:11 PM
Anybody got a link to this game? Finfan in NY, no NFL network
Posted by: Carlos | November 19, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Marshall is the man, he pick Miami the only smart guy there
Posted by: Eddy007 | November 19, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Go Fins!!!
Posted by: primetime | November 19, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Check out Justintv FOR A LINK.
Posted by: Po White Trash | November 19, 2009 at 08:13 PM
Ricky will have a big game, don't be surprise when he score 3 td tonight
Posted by: Eddy007 | November 19, 2009 at 08:13 PM
Let's go fins, let's kick some Carolina a&&
Posted by: D-dense | November 19, 2009 at 08:14 PM
tommya i've been saying that about white for two weeks now. about pat white moving in motion instead of rickie
Posted by: phinfan from birth73 | November 19, 2009 at 08:14 PM
I'd be stunned if your "O" is innovative enought to score 3 TDS!
GO FINS!!!!!
Posted by: tzey | November 19, 2009 at 08:14 PM
anyone got a link to watch the game?
Posted by: HumbertoBravo | November 19, 2009 at 08:14 PM
Show them what you have do it for Ronnie,go Ricky
Posted by: Churchill | November 19, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Rickys gonna run
Posted by: D-dense | November 19, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Im so excited!
Posted by: Kevin | November 19, 2009 at 08:15 PM
JustinTv has been dead for awhile now, where have u been.
Posted by: Carlos | November 19, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Wonder if they give patrick turner a shot
Posted by: Lazysol | November 19, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Lexus Prekick. I thought that was his name. And Matt Millen? WTF I thought he was with espn?
Posted by: Bostonfinfan | November 19, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Check out Justintv FOR A LINK.
Posted by: Po White Trash | November 19, 2009 at 08:13 PM
Is the site up yet
Posted by: phinfan from birth73 | November 19, 2009 at 08:17 PM
Sorry Carlos been at work.
Posted by: Po White Trash | November 19, 2009 at 08:17 PM
Run Ricky Run!!!!!!
Posted by: BlazzinAce | November 19, 2009 at 08:17 PM
phinfanfrombirth,
cool.... I'd even put him back there with Henne and Ricky... they could even have him take the snap with Ted Ginn in motion...
Posted by: Tommya | November 19, 2009 at 08:18 PM
When is the NFL going to realize they'll make millions if the stream games online? I know their Directtv probably prohibits it, but c'mon man, not everyone can have a sattelite dish.
Posted by: Bostonfinfan | November 19, 2009 at 08:18 PM
sorry folks, typo. I meant to say "our" not "your" team. I'm a Fins fan for real!!!
GO FINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: tzey | November 19, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Lets GO PHINS!!!!!!!! A's & E's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: AJ in ATL | November 19, 2009 at 08:18 PM
My bro and myself have been going back and forth about the dolphins offense the past 4 days. I believe they will still use the wildcat and he believes they will go with a more conventional offense and be much more productive. So we will see, hey either way we win.
Posted by: Kevin | November 19, 2009 at 08:18 PM
NFL.com has the live feed
Posted by: Naples Gator | November 19, 2009 at 08:18 PM
does any 1 have a link for the game
Posted by: phinfan from birth73 | November 19, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Pat White as to throw the ball accurately tonite if the wildcat is going to still work well. Go phins!!!
Posted by: Hoggsway | November 19, 2009 at 08:19 PM
nflpass is password http://www.justin.tv/sifod111
is the site.
Posted by: Po White Trash | November 19, 2009 at 08:20 PM
Go Dolphins!!!!
RUN RICKY RUN!!!
My Pitbull dog has on Dolphins Jersey
Posted by: carlito from golfito | November 19, 2009 at 08:20 PM