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Vernon Carey Nominated For Payton Award

Vernon Carey was named the Dolphins nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

The award -- won last year by Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor, in 1998 by quarterback Dan Marino and in 1985 by center Dwight Stephenson -- honors the combination of excellence on the field and strong community service.

''It caught me off guard. I was kind of wordless,'' Carey said. ``It's like an overwhelming feeling of joy inside.''

Carey grew up during Marino's career and became a teammate of Taylor's when the Dolphins drafted Carey in 2004, completing a climb up the South Florida football ladder -- from Miami Northwestern High to the University of Miami, then to the Dolphins.

He also references his upcoming Free Agency at the end of the column, saying, ''I hope I'm still here'' after stating how he wants to continue with his community service.

I'm not sure if there's a way for us to vote on this, but if anybody finds it, please post, and we'll blow it up.  Congrats to Vernon.

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Love this article

So easy to not see the good football players do in the comunity when media mostly hypes the bad. Vernon is cool, hope he gets it.

"No matter where you go, there you are" ~ Buckaroo Banzai

by Jersquall on Nov 19, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mother puss bucket..

Spelled Community wrong..

"No matter where you go, there you are" ~ Buckaroo Banzai

by Jersquall on Nov 19, 2008 8:39 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good stuff.

Happy to hear about the good stuff Vernon is going. And I get a feeling that he’ll take a “home-town discount” to stay in Miami. He loves this city.

And can you blame him? I’m itching to move down there. lol

by Matty I on Nov 19, 2008 10:07 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Matty I

come on doooooooown!

"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"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 aka Quarterback God

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 19, 2008 10:27 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I got an Award for Mrs.Carey

       Congratulations Mrs. Vernon Carey!!!!! You have won………

wait for it……

wait for it……………………………

wait for ittttttttttttttttttt……………………………………………………….

“The Miami Dolphins worst Offensive Lineman Award!!!”

you say Mrs.Carey…i right away picture him not blocking…but AIRBORNE. Aman of his size getting 6ft of air with nice hangtime doesnt just happen….u gotta own that shit. you gotta suck AND be in the right place at the right time.

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 19, 2008 10:45 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

unfair

this is not a post about his play… its about what he does in the community. Regardless of his play on the field, what he does off it is more valuable than anything else..

"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"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 aka Quarterback God

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 19, 2008 11:05 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sorry : (

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 20, 2008 9:28 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ouch! that was harsh

I agree.. this is the “off the field stuff”…and then to slam him like that!? and you’re a fan of this team?…..

by dolphinsfan4life on Nov 20, 2008 12:00 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he can play santa claus thats fine....but he better block Sunday or Oprah isnt getting a new contract

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 20, 2008 9:29 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lol zinggg

"check that...the 29th of Feb. this year.....why is that the record day for hits? Did Matty have the Kim Kardashian sex tape or something?"
-Treat
"yes he did. and Jersquall recut it to look like Marino was boning her."
-Treasure

by chrislucas on Nov 20, 2008 11:40 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hahahaha

that’s so wrong but so funny lol

"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"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 aka Quarterback God

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 20, 2008 11:49 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lol u love it Treasure

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 20, 2008 12:20 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good Job Vernon

Its always great to see players giving back.

Nicky, from what I’ve read, its not something we the fans vote on. Its the Commish, Mrs Payton, and previous winners that decide it.

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 19, 2008 10:59 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

gotcha

Well commish.. get on your fuggin job or I’m fining and suspending you.

"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"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 aka Quarterback God

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 19, 2008 11:05 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Little Nicky

Husker thought you might like this. it was his idea. I did what I do best lol. Husker has lots of great ideas and he’s a cool guy.

"No matter where you go, there you are" ~ Buckaroo Banzai

by Jersquall on Nov 20, 2008 1:37 AM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

awesome job Jersquall.........and Merry Early Christmas Nicky......from both of us!

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 20, 2008 2:17 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thanks Jersquall

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 20, 2008 2:19 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No problem Husker.

"No matter where you go, there you are" ~ Buckaroo Banzai

by Jersquall on Nov 20, 2008 2:41 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

likin' my new duds as well......... : )

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 20, 2008 2:49 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Looks good.

But i’m kinda biased.

"No matter where you go, there you are" ~ Buckaroo Banzai

by Jersquall on Nov 20, 2008 2:51 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that's awesome

"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"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 aka Quarterback God

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 20, 2008 11:49 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There could always be variations..



Your not obligated to use any of them nicky. The original one is solid.

"No matter where you go, there you are" ~ Buckaroo Banzai

by Jersquall on Nov 20, 2008 3:34 AM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

true....

but next year….you’re just gettin’ socks. : )

nice additions Jersquall

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 20, 2008 10:53 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

aww I always get socks

"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"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 aka Quarterback God

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 20, 2008 11:49 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

well....

you going to try it on for size? j/k No preasure, I don’t want to be the Dad in “A Christmas Story” making you try on the bunny suit : )

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 20, 2008 1:28 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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