SB Nation User Blog: Corroncho

Tuna vs Belichick

Corroncho — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:05:40 -0000

Hi guys

Too much time on my hands at the moment so here is a

CAPTION COMPETITION:

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Just give your best lines and a winner will be chosen by a 'celebrity' judge in the pre-game on Sunday.

Power Rankings Nov 19

Corroncho — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:41:34 -0000

As i said to Wade et al I would...here it is minus some to get it to you still smokin' on the plate...

NFL Power Rankings: Nov 19

Hell guys, we're on the up, unmistakeably onwards and upwards. Despite the limp three-legged horse dash across the finishing line on Sunday. Thought about our display on Sunday a lot and bored people at work with my deep insights.

Looks like someone got to it all first if you want Dolphinsfan4life's view - a good read.

	P		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
ESPN	31	30	28	30	25	26	23	24	26	24	17	15	12
Fox											18	16	15
CBS			31	32	25	25	21	25	27	23	20	18	11
SN	31	30	26	29	24	23	21	22	25	22	18	15	16
USA Today	31	31	28	30	25	24	22	23	25	25	16	16	17
SI	32	26	22	28	22	21	14	22	23	20	18	17	12
CHFF	32	30	31	26	26	19	22	24	22	20	18	15	14
*average*													13.6

Check out last week's rankings and comments if the Sunday night's beer and kool-aid has made it go all cloudy.

ESPN	They're barely winning, but they're winning. The Dolphins have won four in a row. Only the Titans and Giants have longer streaks. (TG)
Fox	After launching a league-wide craze in Week 3 with the debut of their now infamous "Wildcat" formation, what will the Dolphins think of this time against New England -- the option? The jump pass? How about a drop kick or two? This week's game is huge for Miami, who would be very well positioned for a playoff run.
CBS	Yes, they are playing a big game in November. Can you believe it? It has been a nice start for first-year coach Tony Sparano.
Yahoo-SN	First overall draft pick Jake Long is probably the only household name on the Fins' offensive line, but it is an underrated young unit that will keep getting better. Center Samson Satele, right guard Ike Ndukwe and right tackle Vernon Carey are all very solid. It's helped the team produced a power running game that assists Chad Pennington well in play-action passing.
USA Today	The wildcat still has claws. Ronnie Brown goes over 100 yards vs Raiders
SI	The Miami Dolphins are hosting the New England Patriots on Sunday, and the winner will either be tied with the Jets for the AFC East lead or have a firm hold on a wild-card berth. Ladies and gentlemen, these are the Miami Dolphins we're talking about. "I don't tell my guys very often,'' Tony Sparano said after Sunday's win over Oakland, "but I'm really proud of them.'' Well, he should be.
CHFF	Over their four-game winning streak, the Dolphins have faced opponents with a combined winning percentage of .400 and an aggregate record of 16-24.

Keep the faith and sacrificing what ever it is you're sacrificing.

Al Davis Flies in

Corroncho — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:18:47 -0000

You know he has it coming to him the most monumental in-cave in the history of the NFL, which means we need to be on our guard.

Al Davis Quotes:

“If it weren't for a new rule that came into being, we'd have played three years in a row in the championship game.”

Yeah right, that would be losers into the Super Bowl

“Bill was a great friend, a brilliant performer and an exceptional man. I say this with great admiration and love that Bill becomes one of the people that I give the cloak of immortality. Time never stops for the great ones.”

Aint the Tuna is it, eh.

“We came forward with everything we could to make everyone happy ? especially our fans ? and see if we can make this an economically viable organization.”

Free hot dogs for every touchdown JR throws?

“I don't think Sean Payton turned down the job because Sean Payton was never offered the job. Sean Payton has a lot of good credentials, but I don't know if that's the direction we're going.”

Yeah, because you’re going to the great unknown on the new Star Trek voyage

“This puts entertainment officially on the map as a key market for the company.”

Whoopee, bring on the clowns

“This organization's not going to turn back. We're going to find a way. I'd like my next head coach to be winning-oriented. I want the right guy.”

Homer Simpson

“We didn't score enough points with the firepower we have.”

No Shit Sherlock!

“We believed he fit the bill at that time.”

QB Homer Simpson

Many reasons why we win, albeit close

Power Rankings Nov 15

Corroncho — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:30:54 -0000

Hi Guys

I know it's meaningless and annoys the hell out of some but I keep glancing at the figures to see where the 'experts' other fans and Vegas guys are putting us.

Here's this weeks comments.

ESPN	The Dolphins escaped with a 21-19 victory over the Seahawks in their first of three straight home games. Dolphins have won three in a row for first time since 2006. (TG)
Fox	Sure, the Dolphins had to resort to gimmicks to score its three touchdowns in beating Seattle last week. But Miami cleared a pivotal hurdle in returning to the postseason. They have a great chance to ride their easy schedule to January -- so there is some reward for going 1-15, right? Getting that last-place schedule the next year.
CBS	They get Oakland at home, a game they should win, which will set up a huge division game in two weeks with the Patriots. Is that possible?
Fanhouse	I think my favorite quote of the year comes from Courtney Bryan, a Dolphins safety who was cut after training camp but has now been re-signed. Bryan said he took a job at Arby's while waiting to get another NFL job: "It's not like I was broke," Bryan told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. "I was just bored. I couldn't go to the movies every day. I like to work. I have to do something with my time." I hear you, Coutrney
Yahoo-SN	Joey Porter has joined Abraham in drinking from the fountain of youth. As Taylor danced out of town, Porter has taken over as the team's dominant pass rusher with a league-leading 12, already a career high. Porter is making a strong case for an honor Taylor won as a Dolphin: defensive player of the year.
USA Today	Welcome back! Miami is above .500 for the first time since 2005
Scout	Not as good as their record.
SI	All the TDs Sunday came on decent-sized drives, Chad Pennington in control at all times. I know it's not really fair, but I guess I'm as curious as the next fan to see how Pennington vs. Favre spins out for the rest of the season.
Covers	Dolphins move into playoff position with weak schedule remaining. Host cross-country traveling Raiders on Sunday.
CHFF	The Dolphins, winners of three straight, scored all three of their touchdowns against Seattle on unconventional plays (a flea flicker and two runs from the Wildcat formation).

Some begrudging comments here and thereand some positive statements extending the journalistic obvious.

Anyways, here is the seasons trends:

	PS		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		10
ESPN	31	30	28	30	25	26	23	24	26	24	17		15
Fox											18		16
CBS			31	32	25	25	21	25	27	23	20		18
Fanhouse	28	29	21	21	21	24	28	22	22	22	22		21
SN	31	30	26	29	24	23	21	22	25	22	18		15
USA Today	31	31	28	30	25	24	22	23	25	25	16		16
Scout				24	28	23	17	21	25	23	16		13
SI	32	26	22	28	22	21	14	22	23	20	18		17
Covers	30	30	29	30	25	24	23	23	19	19	18		21
CHFF	32	30	31	26	26	19	22	24	22	20	18		15
*average*												16.7

The Vegas guys are less convinced than the others at 21 but is 13 really pushing it too far? Lot of chatter about play-offs last 2 weeks and some people are definately drinking the kool-aid. You know Tony has the brakes on in that locker room.

Tarot says Henne

Corroncho — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:25:50 -0000

That's right. Aunt Chihuahua got the cards out after much pestering and agreed to do a reading.

She said under some soft moody lighting, more mumble that Henne would be on the field by the end. I am taking a light interpratation to what she said but its pretty much what she said.

Oh, yeah. she said it would be a mighty defensive battle with the weather playing a factor. Sorry Matty, know you said it will be fine. Upshot, the Finz win it narrowly in a close one with under 20 points on the board.

Yeah, I know. But how do you think Mortensen is doing it, eh? Anyways, let's see how it plays out. Aunt C said she'll do the 'Bones' next week if I walk her dog.

Other than stats and blind biased faith (me included) how you guys doin your forecast?

All AFC-East Team

Corroncho — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:58:53 -0000

Great article over at:

http://www.nfltouchdown.com/afc-east-2008-predictions-and-awards/

asking us what we think of their choices. Where could Miami impact and replace by season's end?

I think RB, LT, NT and maybe K by December. Thoughts?

ALL-AFC EAST TEAM
Offense
QB    Tom Brady, Patriots
RB    Laurence Maroney, Patriots
FB    Tony Richardson, Jets
WR    Randy Moss, Patriots
WR    Lee Evans, Bills
TE    Ben Watson, Patriots
LT    Jason Peters, Bills
LG    Alan Faneca, Jets
C    Nick Mangold, Jets
RG    Steve Neal, Patriots
RT    Langston Walker, Bills

Defense
DE    Richard Seymour, Patriots
NT    Vince Wilfork, Patriots
DE    Aaron Schobel, Bills
OLB    Adalius Thomas, Patriots
ILB    David Harris, Jets
ILB    Channing Crowder, Dolphins
OLB    Mike Vrabel, Patriots
CB    Darrelle Revis, Jets
FS    Jason Allen, Dolphins
SS    Kerry Rhodes, Jets
CB    Terrence McGee, Bills

Special Teams
K    Rian Lindell, Bills
P    Brian Moorman, Bills
RS    Roscoe Parrish, Bills
ST    Larry Izzo, Patriots

Jake vs Vernon: minicamp exclusive

Corroncho — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:26:22 -0000

It's gonna rumble through the pre-season until we are all biting at the bit to see what's gonna happen as these two monsters face off. Unless the QB debate hits full speed. Who ever it is, he's gonna have a lucky start behind #79.

Anyway come September someone is gonna make someone else look like a steroid weight room freak of a reach pick.

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Damn May and June for being so slow, I now have no excuse but to go and mow that lawn and get the BBQ going.

POLL: #64 million dollar Question

Corroncho — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:10:43 -0000

Hey guys. what a great day yesterday. Some very smart moves from us, although I'm guilty of trying to make them great in my own head coz I want to believe in the 3 Wise Guys wise men. It's easy to not focus on Long coz he was so pre-draft. Merling has risk but huge upside and Chad make so much insurance sense. Many of us are Beck fans. But competition and insurance is very smart. I think 3 years on we will like the wisdom of the pick.

so who is #64. We know the glaring needs: TE CB OG CB OLB.

Anyways, here's some insight-lite to get the thinking starting. WHO

Poll

Who at #64

Dan Conner - lacks speed to be elite?

5 votes

Mario Manninham - no wonderlic but love the routes & hands

8 votes

Shawn Murphy - 'best potential OG in draft' mmmmaybe?

13 votes

Reggie Smith - speed & instinct enough?

2 votes

Other: please state your own below

3 votes

31 votes | Poll has closed

POLL: Draft Day Surprises

Corroncho — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:48:02 -0000

With BP gunslingin' and shootin' wild from the hip there's bound to be surprises. Holy crap... don't you just love it. Can you remember a time before the interweb...this is what it was invented for. Anyways, down to it, some light refreshments before the main course coz it's gonna be a Lonnnng old day and night. JT I'm gonna miss you buddy and I wish you luck in the NFC looking for a ring.

Poll

What will be Draft Day's biggest Surpise?

J-Lo gets shifted to another team

4 votes

Brohm moves up before Ryan

2 votes

Parcells conjures up another 1st rounder

13 votes

Fins pick a kicker at #32

6 votes

Henne, Flacco & Brohm all go in 1st

5 votes

Fins stack OL in round 2

4 votes

We trade 2nd rounder and jump for Shockey

3 votes

37 votes | Poll has closed

Henne rejects Dolphins

Corroncho — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:27:22 -0000

This fish got away:

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Boo hoo!

Well another 75 words to fill and all I can say that is taking Henne a 2nd tier QB in a mediocre QB draft depth is a big mistake and that if we wait a year there will definately be more on offer either FA or thru the draft. In Tuna we trust. And given the moves so far in FA and draft I am certainly signed up. Am expecting draft day moves evn for future picks next year via JT moving to contender.