SB Nation User Blog: rroan28

Ask an FGCU Eagle Fan

rroan28 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:36:08 -0000

I know what you're thinking, "they have fans?"

Seriously though, I thought it might be interesting for all of you to learn a little about your early season sacrificial lamb, so if you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them.

To preempt your first question: No, I don't think we have a chance in Hell. Staying within 30 points is a moral victory.

Roster here: http://www.fgcuathletics.com/mbasketball/roster/

Ft. Myers Miracle Forced to Change Tim Tebow Promotion

rroan28 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:53:17 -0000

Living in Ft. Myers, and going to the game in question, I found this story especially hilarious.

(From ESPN.com)

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A minor league baseball team changed a Tim Tebow promotion after receiving a cease and desist e-mail from the University of Florida.

Fort Myers Miracle fans expected "What Would Tim Tebow Do?" night Wednesday, but the theme was changed to "What Would T.T. Do?"


The Naples Daily News reported that senior associate athletic director Jamie McCloskey told the team NCAA rules prohibit the names or pictures of its athletes from being used in commercial promotions.

Miracle director of media relations Gary Sharp told the newspaper that the team was a little upset but tried not to let it ruin the night.

"We kind of feel special," Sharp told the newspaper. "The University of Florida knows who we are now. [Athletic director] Jeremy Foley and [coach] Urban Meyer were copied on the e-mail. But we plan on following their request."

However, a funnel cloud was spotted as fans were entering the stadium, leading some to wonder if it was a sign sent to warn the Miracle not to mock Tebow.

"I think Tim Tebow is a fan of anything related to getting his name out there," Florida fan Andrew Wynot, who attended his first Miracle game, told the Naples Daily News. "I don't think Tim Tebow would send destruction on us."

Wynot also said that he thought the cease and desist order was harsh.

"I think it's kind of ridiculous," he told the newspaper. "I can see where UF is coming from but the Miracle are just doing it for fun. They're not trying to profit off of Tebow, they're just trying to get their team out in the public and get some attention."

A ceremonial jump-pass started Wednesday's game against the St. Lucie Mets. Fans received promise rings and watched a character called "T.T." try to walk on water.

The team also thought about including a mock circumcision among the activities but decided against it.

"We bounced all kinds of ideas around when we thought of the promotion," Sharp told the newspaper. "But we wanted to keep it tasteful."

Tebow has led Florida to two national titles and is known for his charitable work.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

What is your favorite Dolphins' moment?

rroan28 — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:37:33 -0000

The last time we all saw our favorite team on the field was about a month ago. That loss bugged me in two ways, the first was because, well, they lost. The second, however, is the reason I'm sitting in front of my computer on YouTube watching highlight videos: we won't see them again until August. I know a lot of people love to follow free agency and the draft, I like to do so also. However, there's no amount of speculation and talk that can replace seeing the game being played.

Anyway, as I was watching these highlights, I realized there was just one game that I couldn't get out of my head. There are some wins that just feel better than others, and I felt that this one took the cake.

That game for me, was that lone win in the Lost Season:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVWYVfcys5Y

Of course, there are better moments in Dolphins history. The Perfect Season, Dan Marino(no need to speak further), this year in general, but I feel like this game just meant more. It had been so long since we as fans felt good on a Sunday. It was one of those games where, for one sunny afternoon, everything was right, in a year where everything went wrong.

I can watch the highlights, even now, over one year, eleven wins, and a division championship later, and no game gives me the goosebumps like this one. It had been a depressing season, and it looked like another game that was going to be choked away.

Then, it happened. The missed field goal. The catch and run to the endzone. The game winning, season saving score.

I was visiting my parents' house the day of this game. My dad has been a fan his entire life, and like him, I bleed aqua and coral. When Camarillo caught the pass, we both jumped up from our seats, and when he reached the endzone, we started yelling and cheering like madmen, singing the Miami Dolphins Fight Song, I think I might have shed a tear.

I'm 20 years old, I wasn't alive the last time the Dolphins went to the Super Bowl, but I felt like they had just won it. I grew up with Dan Marino posters on my bedroom walls, but on that day my hero was Greg Camarillo.

I tell people that I wouldn't wish a season like that on anyone(one of my co-workers is a Lions fan), but I feel like every fan should experience it. When times are lean, and there hasn't been much to cheer about, when things finally go right for a change, it's that much sweeter. It makes you savor a win, because you've been waiting so long to see it happen.

I think that the only thing that will top that moment for me would be a Super Bowl win.

Your Turn: What is your favorite Dolphins' moment, and why?