ARLINGTON -- Jerry Jones must be livid.
According to the NFL, there are a limited number of sections in temporary seating areas inside the stadium that have not been completed and will not be completed. I guess the late-breaking fact that the Super Bowl would be played in this stadium took the folks taking care of such things by surprise.
"We are working to resolve the matter and expect that by game time, most of the fans affected will have been accommodated in their seats or relocated to similiar or better seats," and NFL statement reads. "Those fans that are affected by this will be directed to the Party Plaza area while the matter is resolved."
Well, that's not going to happen. The newest statement from the NFL is that 850 fans were relocated to similar or better seats while 400 fans could not be relocated inside the stadium.
The NFL has promised a refund of triple the cost of the face value of the $900 tickets. Notice that its the "face value." Most fans here have paid sometimes three or four times the face value of the tickets to begin with. So I'm sure they're not too thrilled about this little issue.
I must say, this stadium remains a marvel. But it's not in San Diego or Miami or New Orleans. So it is not optimal for a Super Bowl, in my opinion.
Bottom line is Miami never had an issue with fans who had tickets to the game not being able to get in. That is unimaginable.
On the field, former Dolphin Erik Walden (ankle) is inactive today. Frank Zombo starts for Walden.
There's a live Super Bowl blog here in the comments section this evening. Join me there.
Serious talk though, Rodgers would at least have 7 more completions if not for the drops. Meaning he would be 26-33 passing right now.
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 09:37 PM
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Posted by: beerphin | February 06, 2011 at 09:38 PM
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Posted by: beerphin | February 06, 2011 at 09:39 PM
Biggest story of this SB so far is Steelers 2 turnovers, GB none. GB has turned both Steelers turnovers into 14pts!
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 09:42 PM
If Steelers comeback to win this game Ben Rothlisberger will undoubtedly be game's MVP!
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 09:43 PM
3 points game, now to play real Football for both teams
Posted by: tony in Miami | February 06, 2011 at 09:44 PM
And that's what a quick strike passing offense can do.
Posted by: cocoajoe | February 06, 2011 at 09:45 PM
Well guys, looks like this game comes down to best qb wins! Next qb to lead his team to a score wins the Lombardi and MVP!
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 09:48 PM
Uh oh
Posted by: cocoajoe | February 06, 2011 at 09:49 PM
Yep, I agree
Posted by: cocoajoe | February 06, 2011 at 09:50 PM
cocoajoe,
Thats what a balanced offense can do. Passing is flashy but you need to be able to run too.
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 09:51 PM
These two QB's have that 'sense' that Henne is missing.
I like the way Tomlin keeps his composure, never looks lost or acts defeated, like TS.
Posted by: 0x80 | February 06, 2011 at 09:52 PM
GB needs a TD here. A field goal sets up Roethlisberger to win the game and MVP!
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 09:53 PM
Rogers 5yds away from saying "Move over Brett Farve!"
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 09:55 PM
Dying, no question about balanced...no argument from me. But try to tell that to Sparano. His idea of a balanced attack is to run, run some more them panic and throw the ball.
Posted by: cocoajoe | February 06, 2011 at 09:57 PM
They need to go for it. 3pts sets up a game ending comeback win for Big Ben.
If the Pack lose this game, not going for it on 4th and goal can be re-examined. I mean really, what much more good does 3pts vs 6pts do for you right now anyways?
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 09:58 PM
What I'm trying to say Dying is, with a real passing game, you can bring a team back quick. Some teams/some games it's better to run. Some it's better to pass. But when you're behind, running or FGs won't cut it.
Posted by: cocoajoe | February 06, 2011 at 10:01 PM
cocoajoe,
Whats Sparano to do manufactor something that doesnt exist? Our #1 wr(Marshall) is a possession, not a speed threat. Our #2 wr(Hartline) cant beat single coverage vertically. Then when someone miraculously does get open deep Henne over or underthrows them.
???????????????????????????????.............
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 10:02 PM
Wow! Coming down to a 4th down play.
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 10:04 PM
Game
Posted by: cocoajoe | February 06, 2011 at 10:05 PM
AARON RODGERS MVP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 10:05 PM
Karma, Karma: Steelers how does it feel? LOL
Posted by: Rand_the_fin | February 06, 2011 at 10:06 PM
SAY GOODBYE TO MR. FAVRE, MR. RODGERS! FAVRE HAS BEEN EXORCISED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 10:07 PM
PACKERS DEFENSE REALLY STEPPED UP WHEN IT NEEDED TO BE GREAT THE MOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 10:09 PM
Poetic justice. Farve retires the same season En his former team wins the SB. End of soap opera.
Posted by: 0x80 | February 06, 2011 at 10:09 PM
0x80,
Rodgers just placed the exclamation mark on Farve's retirement! LOL.................
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 10:11 PM
Nice job on the National Anthem, Chrissy. I'm happy to hear how you took your job seriously.
Freaking unbelievable. Are we supposed to feel sorry for you now?
Posted by: Buffalo Dolphan | February 06, 2011 at 10:12 PM
go packers
Posted by: Fan since 71 | February 06, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Armando picked Pitt - pffffttt!
Brett Favre retires with egg on his face.
All around good day.
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | February 06, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Rodgers 24-39 304yds 3 TD's, a SB win and MVP!!! LOL.................
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 10:12 PM
And the dolphins beat the WORLD CHAMPIONS in their home stadium and all the DOLPHINS fans are panicking GO CAM NEWTON!!!!
Posted by: Pedro Grifol | February 06, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Armando, how could you pick Pitt?
You are supposed to be the expert.
We are supposed to follow you?
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | February 06, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Wow, the 6th seeded wildcard has won 2 of the last 3 SB's! LOL...................
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Congrats to pack but screw both teams. Go Phins!
Posted by: dishpan | February 06, 2011 at 10:15 PM
The MVP were the 3 turnovers, that was the difference.
Posted by: 0x80 | February 06, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Rapistberger got raped.
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | February 06, 2011 at 10:16 PM
2011-12 Super Bowl:
Miami Dolphins upset Defending Champs GB Packers!
Remember you heard it first here. LOL..........
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 10:16 PM
DB - and we beat Pittsburgh in the AFC championship game on our way.
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | February 06, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Damn, I havent seen Roger Staubach in a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnng time. S*hit, I didnt even know he was still living! LOL................
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 10:18 PM
I knew Rodgers was MVP. No brainer! LOL.........
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 10:20 PM
Didn't Armando pick the Jets over the Steelers too?
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | February 06, 2011 at 10:20 PM
426hp, I would love to have that Camaro! LOL...............
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Didn't Armando pick all our opponents over the Dolphins this year?
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | February 06, 2011 at 10:22 PM
R&R Express,
Yes, Armando and JT did have quite the Kleenex moment over the Jets loss to Pittsburgh! LOL.............
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Super Bowls are really anti-climactic. Meaningless. Even the players can't seem to be as excited as they should be. I think I just lost interest in this grunt of a game for good.
Posted by: ciao | February 06, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Super Bowl looked rigged to me.
Posted by: finfan4evajm | February 06, 2011 at 10:23 PM
LOL at DB!
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | February 06, 2011 at 10:24 PM
The refs did thier best to win it fot steelers. But no such luck. Pitt....Favre...Suck it.
Posted by: shaggy | February 06, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Jets seem to not have a very tough time flying. Its those crash landings that always f*ucks them up! LOL..................
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Brett Favre and Ben Rapistberger would make a lovely couple.
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | February 06, 2011 at 10:26 PM
i said it earlier ,ARRON ROGERES MY HEROOOOOOOOOO
Posted by: ALoco | February 06, 2011 at 10:27 PM
The cutest QB in the league won. It will be nice to see more of him now. He's my type.
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | February 06, 2011 at 10:27 PM
ARRON ROGERS IN HIS SECOND AS A STARTE R AND WINS THE SB ,
BETTER THAN FAVRE
BETTER THAN MARINO
Posted by: ALoco | February 06, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Fake R & R at 10:27PM.
ALoco is that you?
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | February 06, 2011 at 10:29 PM
R R EXPRESS ,
I JUST CAME BACK FROM WORK AND ARRON ROGERS MY HERO WON IT IN HIS SECOND YEAR AS A STARTER ,
Posted by: ALoco | February 06, 2011 at 10:31 PM
finfan4evajm,
Not only was that SB rigged, man's ability to breath in oxygen is also rigged. The sun doesnt really shine it vibrates and Capt Crunch does not stay crunchy in in goats milk.
Underwear arent really underwear either. We wear them "over" the scrotal and buttocks area of our bodies! LOL.................
Posted by: DyingBreed | February 06, 2011 at 10:32 PM
ALoco honey can you call me now? R U busy?
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | February 06, 2011 at 10:32 PM
GB much the better Team, no doubt about it now.
Posted by: oscar canosa | February 06, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Fake R & R at 10:32PM.
Probably Armando.
ALoco, did you watch the game at work?
did you at least listen on the radio.
The United States shut down a bunch of illegal streaming sites.
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | February 06, 2011 at 10:34 PM
R R EXPRESS ,
I JUST CAME BACK FROM WORK AND ARRON ROGERS MY HERO WON IT IN HIS SECOND YEAR AS A STARTER
Posted by: ALoco | February 06, 2011 at 10:36 PM