Another reason to respect Pennington
by Matty I on Nov 17, 2008 5:00 PM EST
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As if it wasn't impressive enough what Chad Pennington has done for the Dolphins - and what he's meant to this team - we have learned something else. Imagine having to lead that final drive against the Raiders not only without the usage of the helmet radio signal, but also with a loud noise continuously playing out of your speaker in your helmet. That's what Pennington had to do yesterday:
During a come-from-behind drive in the final minutes of a 17-15 victory Sunday against Oakland, the coach-to-player radio in Pennington's helmet badly malfunctioned. His ears were invaded by a deafening shriek that he couldn't stop for several snaps.
With more than half of a field between he and the end zone during the critical drive, Pennington also could no longer hear offensive coordinator Dan Henning's voice telling him the plays.
''It just kept ringing!'' Pennington said. 'When I finally had a chance, I just took it over to the sideline and said, `Cut the stinking cord!' ''
Pennington would roll on. And so, too, would the magic of Miami's improbable season.
Come to think of it, I did wonder why, at one point on that last drive (I believe at the two-minute warning), Chad came to the sideline, took off his helmet, and handed it to somebody. I guess they were cutting the wire to quiet that "deafening shriek" that Pennington was forced to listen to.
And the legend of CP10 in Miami continues to grow...
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That!
Is awesome!
Great story! He has moxie.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on Nov 17, 2008 5:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
amazing!!! controversial i know, but more eveidence that this guy is truly something special.
i know everyone is in a bit of a hurrry to see Henne take over, but honestly, how do you take a guy like Penny out unless he gets injured? some think he’s too old, but look at Kurt Warner & [yes it pains me to say ] brette favre? [ note that i failed to capitalize that one] yeah i know Penny’s supposedly ‘injury prone’ but he have Henne under glass if something happens…he may not have the strongest arm, but i think he’s the most focused QB perhaps i’ve ever seen…and his short pass attack is custom taylored to win playoff games…. what Marino never could do, kill the clock throwing the ball….as they say ’don’t fix it if it ain’t broken…"…? i dunno about all of you, but personally, i’m a little conflicted…. i don’t want to see either one of em ‘riding pine’…Yes, build for the future, but the future might be right now… how many ppl really thought that the Giants were gonna win a super bowl last yr, for instance? Life happens fast sometimes. OK, now all of the Henne supporters can crucify me, i’m done lol [waits for it]
"I'm not near as deep and complicated as people think" ~Mike Tyson~
by Krab on Nov 17, 2008 5:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
not so different from collins/young
you play him as long as he’s winning. period.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on Nov 17, 2008 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"everyone is in a bit of a hurry to see Henne" ?? huh
who? and why?
by dolphinsfan4life on Nov 17, 2008 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
AMEN,bro...
If it was’nt for C.P. ,where would we be?Certainly not in this position.MAKE NO MISTAKE,he is the LEADER of this team,PERIOD!Not taking anything away from Henne,but,sit back and learn grasshopper,sit back and learn.
The main thing is to keep the main thing,the main thing! If you're from another country and they do it better there,go the #$^@ back and stay there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by dolfanator on Nov 18, 2008 9:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was mad that the jets had him
The first time I saw him I was impressed. The way he looked was retro solid 3 step drop and pass. pretty passess smart, and then the wheels, he would scramble. Boy I hatted him. Then the injories. Not watching the jets games I dont Know what went wronge.Protection I guess. But deep in my mind I admired the guy….I will never Forget the day the jets took Bret/ nfl network . I ran to tell my wife they just cut C P. “Dear football GODS please let Miami check him out” I swear I prayed He has been a breath of fresh air. When waiting for the game now Im less stresed (Jake Long) Decisve and consistent.
Not scence Danny, I truly belive he has 4-5 yrs
ride and die dolphin fan
by phinfan on Nov 17, 2008 5:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I used to cringe in the 4th quarter every time we played the
he used to pull the same crap there, and it used to piss me off. I’m just happy to be on the other end of it now. :)
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on Nov 17, 2008 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nice to hear Phin
i thot i was the only 1 here who rejoiced the day we picked him up lol
"I'm not near as deep and complicated as people think" ~Mike Tyson~
by Krab on Nov 17, 2008 6:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man
I loved the pickup, he was heads and tails above McCown and Beck, and I was all for sitting Henne this season. The fact that he’s been more than I expected is a bonus
"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
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- Dan Marino aka Quarterback God
by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 17, 2008 6:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I did the same thing! the second Pennington was release.. I prayed and almost knew he would be a Dolphin
Just didn’t think it would happen in less then 24 hours… yet still so many people doubted and questioned…but come on..look what we were working with! It’s been the best pickup in years!
by dolphinsfan4life on Nov 17, 2008 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
6-4
doesnt matter how we got here, or how ugly same games were…
… weve won 5 more games than last year, and our first 3 game win streak in god knows how long
You gotta hate to lose more than you want to win
by alwaysafan on Nov 17, 2008 5:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My only Question is
Where was Belicheat when this happened?
by jvw on Nov 17, 2008 6:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
what??!!!!!
to the top of the itm this goes!
no comment here…copyright problems sorry matty
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---BILL PARCELLS
by Rzayo24 on Nov 17, 2008 7:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I came up with this and had to re-post....Some of my best work
Dolphinator leads us in a prayer…….. Please bow your heads……
" Dear Lord? ! …. May we pull more big plays out our ass than that time my sand lot team did against fat Billy and the Mims elementary dropouts in fall 1969. And Lord ?! Let us pound the pee whinning dog out of Belly-cheat and his snow-turds when they come to Miami this Sunday in the most abusive way…. Cause Lord? we were never expected to be this good this fast Lord… And I’ll grow my winning streak beard that my wife hates Lord until we ride this tidal wave all the way to the Super Bowl and pull off the miracle… Lord….. We ask these things of you on bended knees, Lord …………. AMEN"
sorry…I got a little carried away…. but this is my prayer and I stand by it !
Jimbo
by Dolphinator on Nov 17, 2008 7:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
actually when he came over to the bench they switched helmets, so he either got another radio helmet or just a regular one
we like Jet Blue, we stay hella high
by chrislucas on Nov 17, 2008 7:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So if he couldn't hear Henning's plays...
…he was calling his own then?
by RVZ77 on Nov 17, 2008 7:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well the article mentioned hand signals...
I’m just unsure if that’s after he got a new helmet that had no mic, or if they were aware of it when it was happening.
by RVZ77 on Nov 17, 2008 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
right
I’d imagine he used hand signals for the rest of the game
by Matty I on Nov 17, 2008 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol when cp pullw out those hand signals they always look like the "shaka"
shaka is also known as the symbol for “hang loose”
but in hawaii it means aloha (correct me if i’m wrong"
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by finsxfactor on Nov 17, 2008 9:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe
or they could have used hand signals, Chad’s a smart guy so I’m sure he could call his own plays if he has to
"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"
-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic
by Patssuck456 on Nov 18, 2008 1:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love this from that article
"’On a fourth-down play, my quarterback is coming to the sideline, and he’s got big eyes, telling me, `We can do this,’ ‘’ Sparano said. ``There’s nobody I’d rather have in that situation.’’
by RVZ77 on Nov 17, 2008 7:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
steddy as u go cp
ride and die dolphin fan
by phinfan on Nov 17, 2008 7:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
eye heart c.pen
I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change. - Dan Marino
by afmo on Nov 17, 2008 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I still thank (the football) Gods about the acquistion of Chad Pennington
I can’t even begin to think what might have been or could be now had the whole faRVe fiasco had not happened and the Dolphins got Pennington… wow. Without him, I really don’t think we’d be anywhere near where we’re at now and the progress that’s been made.. Don’t get me wrong…I do think Henne is the future of the team and likely would have become the starter soon into the season..and maybe even pulled out a few wins but I think EVERY Dolphin fan should give thanks and praise to the true consumate leader of this team and the man most responsible for their turn-a-round.. way to go Chad :)
by dolphinsfan4life on Nov 17, 2008 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
you know it
you can’t put a pricetag on good, solid leadership. He’s been a trailblazer with this teams attitude as well as aptitude on the offensive side of the ball.
"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08
by HuskerDolphin on Nov 17, 2008 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Better not hearing Henning
He should ignore the hand signals next time as well since they come from the O.C. … for all the praise I have been reading about Henning’s play calling, to me there is still too much “vanilla” and too many “conservative” calls whenever the Dolphins have a lead! This seems especially true on 4th quarter drives until the game is on the line. Then, creativity comes back into his mind. I know BP and TS would love a grinding ground game, and I appreciate the time it does take off the clock late in games, but there were several series against Oakland (and in prior games) that keep opponents in games by not moving the chains and by giving up good field position (combined with generally good punting and and atrocious coverage unit). PUT TEAMS AWAY! My heart cannot take much more of this!
As for Pennington, what can I say? I always hated playing him when he was a Jet becasue he used to do to the Dolphins what he is now doing for us! I love the idea of a future QB in Henne, but I’m happy to let Pennington play another season or two if this leadership and quality play continue. Plus, I pray that Henne is a sponge and is just soaking everything up that Pennington is!
by bcb on Nov 17, 2008 11:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
Henne is definitely not gonna become a worse QB watching Penny up close n personal like… best thing that could happen to him imo
"I'm not near as deep and complicated as people think" ~Mike Tyson~
by Krab on Nov 17, 2008 11:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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