Super Sunday Brunch

Sunday, February 7 at 11a.m. "Super Sunday Brunch" at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

HOLLYWOO D, Fla. - The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Media Productions will host a Super Sunday Brunch featuring former Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys and University of Miami Hurricanes head football coach Jimmy Johnson on Sunday,
Feb. 7 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. Local sports radio talk show host and Miami Dolphins radio analyst Joe Rose will emcee the Brunch, which will also feature the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders. Guests
will be able to talk X's and O 's with Jimmy and Joe about the big game, discuss strategies, hear their keys to victory for both teams, and get their take on the 2009 pro football season. Jimmy, Joe and the Dolphins cheerleaders will also be available
for photos with guests.

Sports memorabilia company Mounted Memories also will hold a silent auction that will benefit The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation. The foundation was founded by former Dolphins and Hurricanes linebacker Twan Russell.
Johnson coached the Cowboys to world championships in 1992 and 1993, and he guided the Hurricanes to the 1987 National Championship. Johnson coached the Dolphins from 1996-1999.

Tickets are $175/person and a table of (10) is $1500. Three Alcoholic Beverages and Full Brunch Menu Included in ticket price.

WHO: Jimmy Johnson, Joe Rose, Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders.
WHA T: Super Sunday Brunch.
WHEN : Sunday, F eb. 7, 2010 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE : Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Ballrooms A and B .

Join former NFL Coach and current FOX Broadcaster Jimmy Johnson and host Joe Rose for an intimate Q & A, and a silent auction benefiting the Russell Reading & Life Skills Foundation. Also on-hand will be Dolphin cheerleaders who will sign autographs, and interact with guests. Tables are $1,500 or individual tickets may be purchased for $175 and are available at the Hard Rock Live Box Office, open Monday – Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and on Sunday – only open on event days at noon. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. *Additional fees may apply. For more information please contact Erica Bachelor at 954-985-5701, ext.10737 or ericabachelor@semtribe.com.

Lopsided time of possession

How can the Fins have the ball for 3 quarters of time and loose the game to the Colts? Are you kidding me? But, you just gotta love the Wildcat formation though!!

Mocking the draft.

The Bills season has ended in utter dissapointment. A team that was 5-1 with legitimate SB aspirations turned into the Bengals during the last 10 games. Sure Edwards missed some time. I still have to question if a Qb with a noodle-arm can be successful in Buffalo. Chad Pennington's arm makes Edwards look like Jeff George's. Though he's playing in Miami and I wonder how good he'll be long-term. Chad Henne is the future in Miami.

This is my initial Mock Draft.
1. Detroit Lions - Matt Stafford, I go with him ahead of Bradford because i'm not sure Bradford will come out. Stafford has the tools. Whether he has the mental capacity is yet to be determined.

2. St. Louis Rams- Andre Smith, No way he's going back to Alabama after being booted from the Sugar Bowl. I think he's a better prospect than Oher. What happened to Alex Barron?

3. KC Chiefs- Sam Bradford, I stated I don't know if he'll come out. I do like Tyler Thigpen so this is a tough pick. If they do trade Larry Johnson I could see Beanie Wells going here.

4. Seattle Seahawks- Michael Crabtree, they're lacking WR's like Dexter Manley is lacking reading skills.

5. Cleveland Browns- Malcolm Jenkins, This is a little high. Though the Browns need help in the secondary. They're just an atrocious team.

6. Bengals- Beanie Wells, Cedric Benson was a nice surprise for them. I think Wells is a perfect fit.

7. Oakland Raiders- Michael Oher, Robert Gallery has been a bust.

8. Jax Jags- Rey Melaluga, I think Mike Peterson will be gone. Matt Jones came on nicely after doing some toot in the offseason.

9. Green Bay Packers- Brian Orakpo, They need someone opposite of Aaron Kampman. I expect a huge combine performance from him.

10. SF 49ers- Jeremy Maclin, They need playmakers. I think Maclin gives them a solid WR.

11. Buffalo Bills- Taylor Mays, This is a homer pick but Mays will be a superstar. Jermaine Greisham is a possibility also.

12. Denver Broncos- Knowshon Moreno, I think they go away from the anyback can get it done philosophy.

13. Washington Redskins- Michael Johnson, The potential doesn't match the productivity. I'm not sure if Taylor comes back.

14. NO Saints- Aaron Curry- A steal at this point. I could see them going Vontae Davis.

15. Houston Texans- Vontae Davis- They finished strong I think this is more of a BPA pick.

16. SD Chargers- James Laurinitis- This is a solid pick. He doesn't have the upside of Rey but I think he'll be a solid player.

17. NY Jets- Derrius Heyward-Ben, Laverneus is old and Cotchrey had a down year. I think if Freeman has a huge combine he could be the pick.

18. Chicago Bears- Everette Brown, I think they go defense. No WR's really deserve this pick. Brown and Ogunleye can't play forever.

19. TB Bucs- Jermaine Greisham, They'd be ecstatic if he falls this far.

20. Detroit- Jason Smith, Following the Falcons model they take their Qb and now their LT.

21. Arizona Cardinals- LeSean McCoy, Edge siad he wants out and i'm not sure Hightower or Aarington are good enough to be the starter going into the season.

22. Philadelphia Eagles- Brandon Pettigrew, I think that L.J. Smith has been alot of potential very little productivity.

23. Minnesota Vikings- William Moore, Simply put they need a Qb and noone who deserves this pick is available.

24. New England Patriots- Brian Cushing, This is a no-brainer.

25. Atlanta Falcons- Tyson Jackson, They'd love to see Pettigrew available here.

26. Miami Dolphins- B.J. Raji, They'll need a NT to take over for Ferguson this is a nice choice.

27. Baltimore Ravens- Kenny Britt, A reach here but I think he's got the size that they desire.

28. Indy Colts- Terrance Cody, They need defensive line help. He'll help plug up the middle.

29. Philadelphia Eagles- Eben Britton, They could lose both tackles. So they take one.

30. Pittsburgh Steelers- Duke Robinson, They get somebody who'll replace Faneca a year later.

31. NYG- Peria Jerry, They're loaded on the defensive line. This is a BPA pick.

32. Ten. Titans- George Selvie, He's small but they can develop him.


I assume that most of these will be wrong.

Yeah baby

WORST TO FIRST- Believe in the Power of the FISh-- Man that has gotta sting for the Jets!!!

State of the Bills

Well 4-1 and I don't think Bills fan can complain. Marshawn Lynch and Jason Peters have yet to be the players they can be. Going into the bye I think the Bills need Edwards healthy to beat the Chargers. Really looking at San Diego they're the most inconsistent team over the past 3 seasons. LT isn't healty and neither is Gates but Rivers is playing very well. Beating them should put them really a desperate team for a WC spot. This is game could eliminate the 4-1 record because of the Jets garbage teams coming up. Coming in after a bye the Bills need this win.

Yikes!!!

It's Like Gillette Stadium Is RMS Titanic...

and the fans are the women and children...leaving first.

With 14:08 left in the fourth quarter, LB Joey Porter recovers a Patriot fumble, and the Dolphins take possession...again.

It's almost like the Patriots' game plan was to keep the Miami offense on the field all day, so as to tire them out. Hell, with all of Ronnie Brown's work today, it's a wonder he doesn't need a nap.

The other bright spots as the game clock winds down:

the play of LB Channing Crowder;

the hard work of Ikechuku Ndukwe;

the blistering hits of DE Vonnie Holliday;

five touchdowns in eight possessions; and,

the pressure brought by LB Joey Porter.

Now, if the Dolphins can play like this next week.

Quiet in New England...

It's A Crisp Fall Day In New England.

The sun is shining, and it seems warmer than it should for this time of year. The Patriots are playing the Dolphins at Gillette Stadium, and there is the same feeling among Patriot Nation that there is when the Red Sox play the Evil Empire--the New York Yankees.

The Bradyless Patriots are 2-0; and, the Dolphins are, well, winless.

For the last week, I have been listening to the kind of smack talk that gets rappers shot (or Candidate Obama in trouble with the lipstick-wearing half of the population).

And today, at least for now, I feel vindicated in some of my responses to Patriot Nation.

Ronnie Brown has been on fire. He has worked well with Ricky Williams to keep the Pats' defense off-balance (which is, admittedly, pretty hard to do). Chad Pennington has passed well, scrambling and ducking when necessary; and, showing off his throwing arm. The tight ends and receivers have made the catches when called upon. The defense, surprisingly, has been tenacious and aggressive, hectoring Matt Cassell; and, effectively shutting down the vaunted Patriots offense through at least three quarters.

So, at the end of three, with the Patriots trailing 28-13, I am happy.

And Patriot Nation...

they are blissfully silent.

Miami vs Arizona

At first glance this game looks like a no brainer. The Cardinals should walk away with a victory. But last week the 49ers, who are not a very good team, challenged the Cardinals. Kurt Warner need to remain consistant in the passing game for the Cardinals to be successful. With that said, I am taking the Dolphins on the road. I believe that Chad Pennington will have a big day against the Cardinals defense. He will control the ball taking time off the clock.

You know after last week's loss to the Jets that Bill parcells was in all the team meetings.

Look for the Dolphins to continue to gain confidence and play hard.

The Dolphins 24-17!!!

Better than I expected

For the Miami Dolphins the 2008 campaign started off better than I could have expected. The Dolphins were actually in the game right down to the last second. The "New Era" in Miami has begun and Dolphin fans should be excited about what they saw. The team was competitive, and after a rocky start, shut down the Jets and actually should have won the game.

Chad Pennington drove the offense down the field on 3 consective drives late in the forth quarter to place Miam in a position to win the game. The key plays were the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th downs on the goal line that Miami could not punch in for the score. The Dolphins will get better as the years goes on. You can see in each Dolphin players eyes a sense of confidence building.

This team is going to be better than most give it credit.

After last season, there is something to look at on the field other than the Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders!!!!

A new beginning? Probably not, but ...

As a seven-year Dolphins season ticket holder and live witness to the post-Marino meltdown of one of the great professional football franchises, I have stretched but high hopes that today's opener against the Jets will be the beginning of a comeback

But Ricky Williams in the backfield? It's like a CD that keeps sticking. I was in the Dolphin Stands (then still "Pro Player") when he led the NFL in rushing, but since then the best athletes named Williams in South Florida have been two tennis-playing sisters.

Oh well, true fans never say never, so here's hoping ...