SB Nation User Blog: JPenedo

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!?!?

Who do you root for Thursday?

JPenedo — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:49:36 -0000

I was looking at the upcoming schedule and was wondering who we all should root for this Thursday night game between the Jets and the Pats. Both are tied for first with 6-3 records and 2-1 within the division. So by the numbers, there is no clear cut way to pick our favorite. Schedule wise, we still have a game left between both of them but the Pats game would be at home while the Jets would be the last game of the season at their house. I am rambling so I will end with my opinion. I think we root Jets because the Pats seem to be heating up and were the favorites all year to take the division. I also think we have more of a chance of beating them coming up. Post your thoughts!

Playmakers not getting the ball enough?

JPenedo — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:06:18 -0000

One thing that I have seen over the last few games that not many are talking about is Sparno is simply not giving the ball to the playmakers on a consistent basis. At first, it was just a thought in my hand but after reading Matty's latest entry, it really started to brew. Just like he said, Ted had a huge game. However, he wasn't on the field for even half the game. Why would he let this happen? Another example is Ronnie Brown. Yes, he is in the game much more but the ball is not going to him at a consistent basis. We even have word that they are trying to give the ball to Ricky more and we all have seen Cobbs also added into the mix a lot. I just feel that good teams give the ball to their playmakers. Especially for a position like running back and a player like Ronnie, where you proggressively gain steam as the game progresses, it is so important to keep giving it to him. I feel like as soon as they get going, they are yanked for another player. It is almost like we are still watching preseason games or even still in the Saban era (still evaluating players during regular season). Let me know what you all think.

Don't get me wrong though, I love my Dolphins and glad to be seeing them do well. I just feel like we can be so much better. We have a nice schedule coming up (excluding Denver this week) and I really think we can put on a run. Go Phins!

Huizenga sold the Phins?

JPenedo — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:07:29 -0000

I just heard this for the the first time at this moment on ESPN. It looks like the real estate owner who got 50% share just before the season started will now be the owner of the Dolphins. I really want to know if this will change anything in the near future. It saddens me though because even though Huizenga was very hands off, he still was a great guy and I know it is sad he is finally letting go of his team. Hopefully it is for the best. Thanks Obama...

Williams feeling urge to smoke

JPenedo — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:18:21 -0000

I know it may not be a big deal but this is ridiculous. Yeah, it is better then him just going and doing it, but the fact that the urge is still there is really scary. Here is the link and quote:

Miami Herald

Dolphins coach Tony Sparano told his players to ''stay home'' and keep out of trouble during their three days away from the NFL grind last weekend. But he could never demand each player not be tempted by trouble. And that's what running back Ricky Williams admitted happened to him, if only for a few moments. Williams, in the NFL's substance-abuse program since 2002 and having tested positive four times, said Monday he was briefly tempted to smoke marijuana while the Dolphins had their bye weekend. Williams said the extra free time was the primary reason for the temptation. ''Most definitely,'' Williams said. 'It's greater because, like, Thursday, coach told us we had Friday off, so automatically your mind, which is so constrained since training camp began -- every day is a grind, it's a grind, it's a grind -- and then Coach says `you're free.' And the mind says, `I'm free, what can I do?' ``So there was definitely an urge. But I just thought about what I have to lose and it was easy. The urge didn't last very long.'' Williams said he successfully combated the urge to smoke by meditating instead.

Phins want a 4th for Beck

JPenedo — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:33:12 -0000

Just read this and it made me chuckle. As big of a believer that I am of Beck, I think asking for a 4th is just plain ridiculous. He was horrid last year and there is no basis to say he will ever even develop. Plus, he is turning 27 in a few days. I really think we should try to trade McCown and let Beck/Henne continue to battle it out. I like Henne backing up Pennington anyway.

Source: http://www.miamiherald.com/588/story/648874.html

My View of Afternoon Practice

JPenedo — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:59:33 -0000

Just got home from watching the 5pm practice. It was really hard to see with them practicing mostly on the far field though so bare with me. I usually am good at this but it was tough to really come to full conclusions today.

Off the bat, let me just say that Ronnie looks great. Every time he touched the ball, he bursted through the tackles. At one point, he got laid out by a linebacker (didn't catch number) and the whole crowd grimmaced. Ronnie jumped right back up as if nothing happened. He really looked as if nothing ever happened to him last year. Ricky also looked like the beast he has always been.

WRs looked good. I was blown away with Ernest Wilford's athletic abilities. I have followed him for a while now (fantasy) so really knew him. However, I really was shocked seeing him. He looks like the most athletic person on the field with his tall body and muscles. Was really quick too and used his length to make some nice grabs. Definitely will be our biggest red zone threat. Ginn looked quick and Bess surprised like everyone is saying. However, the most impressive out of them all was Hagan to me. Really made the extra effort to make the catches.

QBs, on the other hand, were really horrid. I am leader of the Beck fan club but I won't lie, he looked really bad. One play he would under throw the receiver and the next he would overthrow him. He looked the most lost out there, even looking bad compared to Henne. McCown definitely was the best out there as he always looked like he knew what he was doing. Even under pressure, he would throw a shuffle or squeeze it into an open receiver. Beck seemed to force everything. At this point, I just will pray that we have a decent qb back there and right now it looks like its McCown's job to lose.

Other then that, nothing much to say. Fans really only got to see Fields who really let a lot of punts sore. He definitely is improving. I will try to go to as many as I can before I go back up to college.

Training Camp

JPenedo — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:00:20 -0000

As you all know, training camp starts tomorrow. I will definately be there. It has been a rough week so I may miss the 9am one due to sleeping in but I will definately be there at the 5pm one. Who else is going?

BTW, for those who do not know, to go is free but it will close after 2,000 fans enter (very doubtful, never happened to me before). Also, parking is not free anymore. It looks like they are charging $1 an hour.

Three Interesting Facts

JPenedo — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:07:26 -0000

Isn't much of a fan post but today I finally sat down and soaked up everything that has happened this offseason. I noticed three pretty cool things that I don't think many people have thought of.

1) Zach and JT are both playing with number 55.

2) Zach and JT will be facing each other twice a year since they are in the same division.

3) And last, but definitely the most emotional for me, there will be another Taylor making plays on the Redskins defense.

Not much but I thought it was pretty interesting!