Dolphins in the red zone: Week 14
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On Sunday, the Dolphins continued their excellent execution and performance inside the red zone in 2009, converting two red zone opportunities into two touchdowns.
Their first opportunity came on their second possession of the game. The Dolphins needed only seven plays to get into the red zone. They then converted on a 4th & 1 play by giving the ball to - who else - Lousaka Polite. Polite is now 13 for 13 on 3rd or 4th and two yards or less to go. Ricky Williams then gained four on the next play - and got lucky that his first fumble of the game went out of bounds. Another Polite run and a four yard pass to Polite set the Dolphins up at Jacksonville's one yard line. That's when Ricky ran it in behind Jake Long completely untouched for the touchdown.
Of course, that got me thinking - isn't it about time the Dolphins give it to Lousaka Polite from the one yard line and let him have a scoring opportunity? He only has one touchdown in his career - a receiving touchdown back in 2005 with Dallas. I say we let the big man punch one in!
Anyways, following a Jaguar three and out, the Dolphins again found themselves inside Jacksonville's 20 yard line. This time, it was thanks to a Chad Henne bullet pass to Brian Hartline over the middle for 25 yards, setting themselves up at the 14 yard line. That's when Polite carried for five yards and Henne found Joey Haynos for eight. After a Ricky run for no gain, Chad Henne rolled right on 2nd & goal and ran it in untouched for his first career rushing touchdown.
On the season, the Dolphins are converting red zone opportunities into touchdowns at an efficient rate of 64%. So I don't want to nit-pick. But I'm squarely on the "Let Lousaka Score" bandwagon. The big man deserves at least one shot.
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how do you join this bandwagon?
i want in
by finzrule on Dec 16, 2009 2:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
me too
With the success he’s having in short yardage I’d always give him a try on first and goal and then go crazy with the play calling.
by jesavius on Dec 16, 2009 2:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I will be in ..
as soon as Im out of my Fantasy Playoffs… I need the points with Ricky :)
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by jwillis9 on Dec 16, 2009 3:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you there Willis!
I have Ricky in 2 leagues and I need all the one yard plunges I can get!
by ct1361 on Dec 16, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lousaka is a pro-bowl caliber FB.
I agree, he definitely needs some TDs in Miami.
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by joel311 on Dec 16, 2009 3:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He’s going to need some scores if he wants that to happen.
by bjchit on Dec 16, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He isn't a pro bowl caliber FB, he eats Pro-Bowl Caliber FB as a snack before the game!
Lousaka monster forever!!!
by Vanman_FishFan13 on Dec 17, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not necessarily in the mood of the post, but any news on jake grove
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by ronnie brown for president on Dec 16, 2009 3:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Honestly I thought he was going to run it in on the one Ricky scored
But it sure seemed like the defense was thinking the same thing and while picking that out they just fooled them on the play and got an easy TD.
Can’t complain
by metalhead86 on Dec 16, 2009 3:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was exactly my thinking when I picked him in the player Pick'em that Farorefox is running.
and the dragfly aint a beer. on the flip! - Finsxfactor's tribute to Wild Zion Beaver
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by kdock on Dec 16, 2009 4:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Beast
Lousaka Polite is a beast, the man can just straight up block..
by Sports-Nutt on Dec 16, 2009 5:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The best in the league...BAR NONE!!!
And that isn’t any biased speaking, thats from watching him pancake LBs all year long!!
by Vanman_FishFan13 on Dec 17, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Our RB's should save every TD Run Ball
and hand them to Polite, this way he has many well deserved game ball trophies for his mantle.
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by okokokaay on Dec 16, 2009 6:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Polite is the man
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by Patssuck456 on Dec 16, 2009 6:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is there anyway to find out how many votes Polite is behind Mclain for the Pro Bowl??
Cause i’ve voted so many times for him i’m getting dizzy … lol
by 13DolFan23 on Dec 16, 2009 6:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let's let Polite pass one too
Hey, why not us?
No real sarcasm here, just a general good mood, with meaningful Dec games here.
by Doug Maxton on Dec 16, 2009 7:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I actually yelled that at the tv
during the game—let the Monster have one!
by phillyfinfan on Dec 16, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Me too, but it was at the PC, not TV
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by PhinsTifosi on Dec 16, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Polite'll get his TD the when he negotiates his next contract.
Till then he can knock the shit outta DL’s & LB’s for Ricky.
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by Tunaflipper on Dec 16, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lou almsot had one
caught a ball at the one yd line. felt so bad for him
by kazam92 on Dec 16, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
good call matty
but i totally said after last game that we need to give it to Polite from the 1, hes 13/13 and everyone always knows he is going to get the ball they just cant stop the train
by danlr13 on Dec 16, 2009 9:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

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