SB Nation User Blog: finsxfactor

Today is a very important day

finsxfactor — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:14:44 -0000

Our great nation did not just spring from the ground. It took sacrifices and courageous efforts by the armed forces of our nation.

As many of you know, today is Veterans Day. A day in which we pay homage to War Vets. These great men and women sacrificed their future so that we can have ours. So I want you guys to take 5 minutes today, and just remember about anyone you know who served in the military, anyone who is currently serving in the military, and anyone who ultimatly sacrificed their life while on duty.

It will only take a moment of your time but it is very worthwhile to remember and think about these heroes. By all meanings of the word, these great men and women truely are heroes.

For those of you who have served this nation or any nation, my hat is tipped off to you and you will forever hold respect and esteem in the hearts of many.

Just take a quick moment to watch this very touching tribute...share it with your kids or family members, so they also can remember.

Here is the link

For those of you with a military experience or know a military story (from your father or other family member) we would be honored if you would share the story with us.

Official Where did Primetime go?

finsxfactor — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:31:03 -0000

Here are the facts:

1. He has had computer problems recently

2. His dad was supposed to fix his broken down comp

3. He is looking to buy a computer with both mac and windows

4. Finsxfactor is his best friend

5. A daily contributor

6. He was MIA in the live thread

7. Hasnt been seen in past 4-6 days

8. His gameball post is late

Now I ask you...where is this hooligan?

Poll

Where is he?

Got a question about the Dolphins?

finsxfactor — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:29:47 -0000

Hi Raiders' Fans I am a regular at Thephinsider and I usually do a bit where I go to the opposing teams site and I put up a question answer thread....

And that is why I am here, to help you guys know a little bit about the dolphins

So If you have any questions, personnel, scheme, gameplan, anything...dont hesitate to ask..

I will try to respond to you guys as soon as I can

Thanks and good luck on Sunday

Have a question about the Dolphins?

finsxfactor — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:51:24 -0000

This is a weekly tradition at thephinsider. If you have any questions about the Dolphins than ask away. A number of members from our site will answer the best that we can. Me, Matty I, or Little Nicky 21 will try to answer as quickly as we can

Hopefully will see a clash of two good teams. I am looking forward to working with you guys and good luck on Sunday!

Again, anything you guys need to know about the fins, just ask away.

Go Dolphins!

X-Man's Breakdown: Professionally Revamped

finsxfactor — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:03:37 -0000

This is hard for the first time so there will be growing pains...

Look at the formation... we have a basic Dolphins offensive formation.

2 Wr's, 1 Te, A Fb, and Rb.

For you madden jocks, this is called a Weak I.

Nothing much to say about the package that is notable, other than that that Louska Polite isnt playing FB, David the terrific Martin is at the position.

Alrighty then...lets take a look at the routes.

We have R-biz (Ronnie Brown) running a play action fake, then hooking up around 5 yards past the LOS.

We have on the outside, both Wr's running whats known as a Corner Go, or fly fade route, for madden (hot route + reciever button + right analog stick up).

Anthony fasano, chips off the DE, then runs an out.

David Martin just runs an out. Chad P...drops back to pass...after the PA fake...and looks to pass

You guys are still following? This is where my lack of graphical skills become apparent.

The corners are playing an interesting coverage. The corner on Camarillo plays a tight press coverage. Mcgee, on Mach 19, quickly drops back.

The D-line is rushing without a stunt. The de, look for a contain, coming around the edge, while the Dt's try to bull rush...(doesnt work...trust me).

The Lb's all drop back into a medium zone type of coverage. The only "safety" is shading in a mid-deep zone toward the left.

You may be wondering where is that other dude?...theres only 10 players on the defense...THATS THE THING! there are 11 players on the field, but all that safety does is drop back into deep "mid third" of the field. Upon writing this i realize my mistake on not including him...but oh well..in the still frame on the tv broadcast that safety isnt shown...next time ill include him...(only if im front paged)

Woohoo...now this is where it gets a tad it confusing?

Well lets go left to right...Camarillo...SHUT DOWN....running his go pattern was cut down by the press corner.

After chipping...fasano is well into his out pattern.

The blocks are picked up by the o-line...so effectively...that satele is just coasting in the middle picking grass...

.Ronnie brown after the PA is about to turn for his curl...martin just made his cut on the out....and "chaddie chadwich" is analyzing ....

Holy guacamole? You still following...well Nice....the blue things are not ants...thats the ball progression...all i had was paint cause i have to reinstall photoshop...but im not jersquall....as you can see...chad made a nice throw on a short lead to ted ginn....

John beck would have led ted ginn to the end zone with an even NICER throw...but thats neither here nor there....

Take a notice on how that LB, comes up to play ronnie brown on that Play action (he is sucked inside)..leaving david martin's out very very wide open.

If camarillo could continue his route...there is a wide open fasano...but in this case Pennington knew who he was throwing too...because not only was there that terrific ted ginn speed but there was also no deep help for the corner.

that "ghost" safety is played mid deep third and would not have time to help...(ball travels faster than the person)

So what do you guys think? dont ask ted ginn...cause he'll make a face like this...

Lol, I felt compelled to throw that in there

Thoughts? suggestions? weekly thing? front page?

So overall this was an anticipated throw that the coaches had selected well before seeing the coverage or before the game started. They wanted to start the game off with a BANG! and this is how they pulled it off.

What to say to Raven's fan

finsxfactor — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:01:44 -0000

I was browsing around the virtual web and i found a few snippets

feel free to front page this

inspired by nicky primetime

A few random jokes (very old and over used)

Q: What do you call 53 people sitting around a TV watching the
Super Bowl?
A: The Baltimore Ravens

Q: How do you keep a Baltimore Raven out of your yard?
A: Put up goal posts.

Q: What do you call a Baltimore Raven with a Super Bowl ring?
A: A thief.

Q: What's the difference between the Baltimore Ravens & a dollar bill?
A: You can still get four quarters out of a dollar bill.

Q: What do the Baltimore Ravens and possums have in common?
A: Both play dead at home and get killed on the road!

Q: How many Baltimore Ravens does it take to win a Super Bowl?
A: Nobody knows and we may never find out.

Q: What do the Baltimore Ravens and "2girls1cup" have in common?
A: They both can make 70,000 people stand up and yell "Jesus Christ!"

Q: What's the hardest thing about being a Ravens Fan?
A: Telling your parents you're gay.

Q: How do you lose to a 0-14 team?

A: By being a Baltimore Raven

Just a few things to be aware about going into this game:

- Joe Flacco has the 3rd lowest QB rating in the nfl...only ahead of Tyler Thigpen and Hasselbeck --> has thrown 5td's and 2 games against mediocre at best defenses

-Flacco has a ratio of td's to ints --> 1/7

-Ravens are ranked 25th in the league in total offense --> 29th in passing

-Ravens have the 3rd worst turnover ratio --> -4

-Ravens are ranked 29th in total scoring --> only ahead of lions, chiefs, and rams

- Jim Mandich was trash talking --> "I hope Ravens will fail forward fast this week"

-Ravens starting RG was placed on IR this week

DOLPHINS WILL WIN

if joey porter wont guarantee a win than i will

Clear up a few things...

finsxfactor — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:00:17 -0000

1. I believe in the Dolphins...and they will defeat the texans this week

It has come to my attention that many of you think I am being disruptive to this site. That I am a virus that spreads through each thread hurting the community and demeaning the essence of what Matty is putting together here.

The point I am trying to make here..is that many of you feel like I should be limited, restricted, or even banned from the community.

So here I am acknowledging your feelings.

And with the fullest of my heart...I am saying this to you guys..with Shula as my witness

I am sorry

Great Article by the V man

finsxfactor — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:25:04 -0000

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80b84754&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true