SB Nation User Blog: JPenedo

Ronnie Brown Extension?

JPenedo — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:46:52 -0000

As far as I know, this is Ronnie's last season under contract. Does anyone know if there has been any extension talks whatsoever? I absolutely love the kid (actually have a $300 replica jersey of him) and think his performance shows he is a must keep. Two years ago, he was on pace for the best rb season ever before the ACL tear. Last year, he showed he can come back from an injury because of his hardwork and determination. I feel that he is constantly overlooked around the league and it would be devastating to see him go. Are Parcell's and company holding off to try and get him for less money? Is there any chance they don't even offer him an extension?

Dolphins on ESPN First Take!

JPenedo — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:24:38 -0000

They just showed a preview of what is to come and they talked about Chad Henne possible taking over the realms and if Pennington is bothered by it. I think they may even be intereviewing Chad Pennington so be sure not to miss it. Right now it is 11:24am Eastern Time and it should be coming right after the break. There are a few reruns though so you might be able to catch it later too!

Hilarious Commercial!

JPenedo — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:27:44 -0000

I am watching Fox NFL Sunday, getting ready for the big games and this one commercial came on and had me rolling. It is a must see. Yes, it is kind of disrespectful to the Phins but I loved it, especially when he packs the field goal. Enjoy!

Lebron a Brown???

PS, I decided to also link the old Budweiser commercial about "Saving the Dolphins". It truly is a classic that every phin fan needs to see.It is on the sarcastic side but still makes me laugh every time.

Save The Dolphins!

Yep, I am missing the game =(

JPenedo — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:51:13 -0000

I just got a call from my boss that I am due at work at 8am and working the entire day. He said there was no way out of it and it was mandatory for my employment. He knows that I am a diehard Phin fan so faking a sickness is out of the question. I am truely at the verge of tears right now. My whole life, I have been a diehard and this is the biggest Dolphin game in my lifetime. It sucks that I am going to miss it. I am thinking of sneaking in a small radio with one ear headphone but my job consists of meetings so I will only be able to put it on when there are small breaks. Anyone else have any ideas? Anyone else in the same boat? This sucks. =(

Chad Pennington named Comeback Player of the Year!

JPenedo — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:25:46 -0000

The AP just named Chad Pennington the Comeback Player of the Year - and boy does he deserve it! Kind of funny that it's his second one - since he just won it in 2006. The comeback from the comeback! I hope he also gets honorable mention for the MVP award but it feels like everyone is coming around saying Peyton Manning will win it. As far as coach, it looks like the Falcons coach might win it. Still hell of a year, everyone!

Link: Associated Press

And of course, go phins!

[Editor's Note by Matty I] Pennington received 19 of the 50 votes - but was 13 votes of the next highest vote getter. And fyi, Joey Porter received 3 votes and Ronnie Brown received 1.

When does their plane come in?

JPenedo — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:28:47 -0000

I tried asking in the celebration thread but that place is nuts. I would love to go and cheer them when they land, they most certainly deserve it. Anyone know the info of where and when? Thanks and go Phins!

P.S. - Does everyone love all these "fans" celebrating now? On facebook alone, I see many celebration statuses from people I know for a fact made fun of me last year. Idiots! What makes me even more mad is these are the same people who will probably fill the stadium up next week.

Allen and Crowder Ready to go!!!

JPenedo — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:24:43 -0000

I been going nuts all day trying to find an update on Will Allen and Channing Crowder. I really think that without them, the game sunday is near impossible. With Thomas Jones leading the AFC in rushing, we need Crowder in the middle. Also, with miracle Favre, I feel a lot better with Will Allen in coverage. Today they both participated in practice fully and looked great. AHHH, I CAN'T WAIT!!!

Source: Palm Beach Post

Few Questions, Word of Warning, and a Funny

JPenedo — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:33:07 -0000

First, I have a few questions. Yeah, there are tons of fanposts about our standings but I just wanted to get a few things clear:

1) Does the Jets game next week really matter? I kept hearing on the radio today that the Jets are 0-3 on the west coast. They are facings a decent Seattle team but I do not see what a Jets loss would really do. They would be one done and we would be division winner for the moment but if we still lose to the Jets, we end up losing it, right? Thanks for whoever clears that up.

2) How would we get the wild card? I see that the Ravens are tied with us now but have the conference record. They have a few tough games against the Cowboys and the Jags. If they lose 1 of them and we lose 1, they would still be up because of the conference record, right? Is it just us and the Pats inching for it?

3) Finally, I have a question about flex scheduling. I have been begging all year for a Jets Phins showdown at the end of the year where winner goes on and loser goes home. It would be awesome for it to be a Sunday night game. However, after looking on NFL.com, there is no primetime game for week 17. Is that true, is there really no sunday night football that week? I would be pretty pissed.

Now to the word of warning. Driving home today, I listened to a ton of Phin fans calling in and being on top of the world, looking forward to the Jets game. This worries the hell out of me. I think I may be alone in looking ahead to this Chiefs game. I am TERRIFIED of this game, as much as the Jets game. Their defense causes tons of turnovers and if we keep playing the way we have the past few weeks on offense, we are in trouble. I think our defense will compete since KC also causes a ton of turnovers but Thigpen has been fire and I think Gonzalez really can tear up our LB corp. You add in the weather and probably the loudest stadium in the NFL, you have me panicing. Please do not assume a win. This will be a dog fight and one that I am not confident in.

Now to the funnies. Listening to the radio also caused me to laugh a lot. Jets fans kept calling in talking crap. One said that Pennington sucks in cold weather...even though he played in NY for so long and did pretty well. The funniest part was when the Jets fan kept pushing the issue and the host simply said, "Do you remember what happened last time Favre played in the cold?" I almost crashed laughing. The last funny was when a Latino called in asking who would the Phins face if we won the divison. The host pretty much said hte standerd answer "It isn't for sure but it looks like it will be the Colts or the Ravens" there was a pause and the Latino responed "HOLY CRAPPPPPPPPPPPP!" It was hilarious.

Take care all and rep your Phins. I haven't had such a large, stupid grin in my face in a real long time. Enjoy it and go Phins!

FYI: Dome WILL BE closed Sunday

JPenedo — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:24:16 -0000

Looking around various sites and talking to Phin fans, I realized that many people had this week's game written off as a lost due to the cold weather. We always die in December when playing up North so going even more North would kill us, right? Wrong because we are playing in a dome stadium that has already confirmed will be kept close for this weekend's game. A bunch of Bill fans are super pissed because of this, I think rightfully so, that they started petitions. However, it was reiterated that the dome will be closed:

A spokesman for Rogers Communications, host of the Bills' home game against the Dolphins in Toronto on Dec. 7, said the Rogers Centre's retractable roof will be closed for the game, despite a petition from Bills fans to have it open.

One problem in the event of snow or rain is the field's lack of a proper drainage system, Adrian Montgomery said. Another factor: the roof is locked in place after baseball season ends.

Source

So that ends that. I really think we can keep rolling, especially with Edwards down. Go Phins!

How do you stay composed?

JPenedo — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:53:53 -0000

I really have been freaking out all week. Every time I think about this Sunday, I am borderline about to lose it. I am so scared of this game. If we win, we get the tie for first and pretty much can have control of our own destiny. If we lose, it will be tough to come back. This is the biggest game for the Dolphins for as long as I can remember. Yes we are at home and yes we wrecked them last time but that team has really improved and it is hard to sweep the Pats. How do you keep your mind off it all!?!?