What the Miami Dolphins Have Done.....
This has absolutely nothing to do with what the Miami Dolphins have done on the field. It has nothing to do with letting Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy come back to beat the team. It has nothing to do with Brandon Marshall seemingly dropping every other ball thrown to him. It has nothing to do with failing on the team by getting hurt.
But, then again, it kind of does. At least for me.
This 2011 Miami Dolphins team has worn me out. I'm tired. I'm tired of seeing the same stories. I'm tired of hearing the same interviews. I'm tired of trying to come up with new things to write about, everyday, given I see the same things every week.
And, I know most of you are right there with me.
I'm not asking for a lot. I'm not even asking for a win (well, I am, but that's not the point). I'm asking for some excitement. Something different. Something where, when AlejandroN writes his weekly play breakdown piece, we all agree that the play was incredible.
I would like to give out a game ball to a player who dominated a game - not a play or two.
I know where this team is. I understand the need to start looking for a new coach, but I would really love, for one week, to talk about how good the team was - even if it was for a game.
I'm tired of the stories, the Fan Posts, the Fan Shots on this site. I'm tired of the articles on the news sites. I'm tired of the little comments on TV. I'm tired.
And, not because I don't like "Suck for Luck," or because I think signing J.P. Losman was wrong, or because of the debate over when to fire Tony Sparano. I'm tired because, rooting for this team to win is exhausting.
So, I know, tonight, Finhead83 will talk about a candidate for our next coach. By the end of the day, we will have roughly 97 Fan Posts about Andrew Luck. And, right now, someone is writing a Fan Post about how bad Tony Sparano is. And, really, I'm happy all of that is happening, because we all need a place to rant and rave about this team.
But, I'm still tired.
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Truer words were never spoken.
I feel less like I’m watching an NFL season and more like I’m in a funeral procession.
by say_it_aint_so_JT on Oct 26, 2011 3:52 PM EDT reply actions
So true
Every year when the football season starts part of me comes alive that is otherwise dormant in the off-season. No other sport is as interesting. It is just soooooo depressing to have the season over when we are not even half-way through the season. This team has talent and I expected so much more. But if it is depressing for me, it must be really depressing for the players. Bummer.
+1
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy,
even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it"
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
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wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate! Have you touched & preened your beaver-pelt yet! Captain beem me abord the luckmobil!
by wild zion beaver on Oct 26, 2011 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...
I get more excited to watch the elite teams play than watch my own team play. I know now that every time I watch a Dolphins game it’s a lose-lose situation, because it will inevitably be a loss, but in the unlikely case that the game isn’t a loss, it’s just delaying the inevitable road to nowhere. This season is miserable, but I still can’t stop watching us.
"Every island has a beach and mine there will be called Beast Beach."
Leading the drive for our new offensive coordinator: Mr. Dan Marino
I agree that the fanposts / articles / fanhots have become redundant..
I am still very excited about each and every game we play. We cant win them all, and we cant lose them all. I know that this team is no where near where most of us hoped, but i still love watching. I love the torture of close games, I love the euphoria of a blow out win (its been awhile). Either way, I am sorry that the season hasn’t gone the way we hoped, but just because things don’t go our way doesn’t mean we need to give up on them or shit all over it.
I agree with the players and their disdain for the Suck for Luck idea. I don’t like it, i don’t get it. Who cares anyway. I just wan to see my MIAMI DOLPHINS win some games. I don’t care if it hurts our chances at getting a college player. I don’t care what the “experts” or people on this site who think they know something think about a prospect. I care about winning and winning now. I care about watching my team win or lose…because i love them. I love the Miami Dolphins, they are a part of me that i will never root against.
"My cats breath smells like cat food" a wise man once said...
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
I will never "Suck for Luck" !
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
by Phinphinatic on Oct 26, 2011 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I hope it doesn't come across as telling people to stop posting or anything.
I’m not trying to imply that. I’m just saying, overall, I am simply tired.
Sept. 26, 2010 - 2012/2013 Draft Kyle Padron Bandwagon
i dont think it comes off that way
i think that some of us fans are really overwhelmed emotionally with this team and are having trouble finding solace and comfort in communicating with each other here. We are on the same team, yet many of us have been bickering, arguing, and trying to convince one another of the “bright side” of this season.
I wish that posts were more positive, but i guess that comes with wins around here. I still think that there are plenty of things to be excited about as a Dolphin fan this season and i will choose to be focusing on those things and rooting as hard as i would if we were 6-0.
The thing that bothers me the most about many of the suck for luckers thought process is the nonchalance of trying to beat our rivals. If all we do this season is keep the Jets/ Bills / Patriots out of the playoffs, then it would be a fantastic consolation prize to me.
"My cats breath smells like cat food" a wise man once said...
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
I will never "Suck for Luck" !
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
by Phinphinatic on Oct 27, 2011 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Yup, it's exhausting
Mosul…you hit the nail on the head. This team has become a laughing stock from the owner down to the ‘big ticket’ players we have (Marshall, Bush, etc.). Exhausting is the perfect word to use, I completely agree!
not sure if anyone else agrees or has even mentioned it but i think
we should fire sparano and draft andrew luck
by FishNFinz on Oct 26, 2011 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Wow!!! Great idea!
Somebody should get this idea to Ross
GO PHINS !!!
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm" - Steven Wright
Looking forward to sweeping the Jets this season !!!
by boca_phin_fan on Oct 26, 2011 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I just didn't wanna go there....
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy,
even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it"
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
Wow; can i write that down or is this just a conspiracy!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate! Have you touched & preened your beaver-pelt yet! Captain beem me abord the luckmobil!
by wild zion beaver on Oct 26, 2011 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we're all beat down
We just want to wake up on Monday morning happy.
Yup like i stated on my post.
“Im tired of…”
How this team has been performing, i want a dominant team that we can all cheer for proudly.
What am i going to do today? Same thing i try to do everyday! Try to take over the world!!!
by PhinFanRick on Oct 26, 2011 4:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Seems for once we can all agree on a post
I admit,i am growing weary myself. Living in Tennessee,I am even laughed at by Titans fans. It makes it hard when the only arguement I have is already dealt with in Fisher,Vince Young,and Albert Haynesworth.
Other than that, you have a few bandwagonner Pats fans,but that will only last til Sampson “Tom Brady” has enough Delilah “Gissele Bundcheon” and gets a haircut.
The only thing that brings me hope year in and year out is the 1972 season, I need something a little closer to the times to bring a bit of joy back into my life.
I am tired of watching the owner of a once proud franchise sell off shares of our team to a list of b rated musicians and ghetto booty in living color back up dancers. Sell them back to Huizinga if you dont want em,but let the Williams sisters continue to focus on tennis. Or even better, follow the Packers lead and give shares to season ticket holders as an incentive to keep their seats,and let us all have a collective voice in what goes on with our team,if not silent partners.
I am tired of Mr. Ed “Ross” going on wheres waldo quests for new coaching candidates,while playing yo yo with Sparano’s emotions. Granted,we need a new coach,but to treat the guy like this is unfare. It is like buying your wife a cubic zirconia, and making her sit idly by as you tempt other possible suiters with diamonds. How long do you think she will take it sitting down while your constantly showing her shes only good enough to be your last resort,& well not worth the price your willing to pay for more beautiful options?
Last but not least, I am tired of being led to the pond to drink, while looking around at the other horses being led to crystal waters, you lead me to mud albiet with a pretty leash. I.E. Marshall,Wake,Bush,Dansby,and those improvements to the stadium that have no effect on gameplay. Get a clue,and lead us to a lake in a fashion we can be proud of. I.E not paying too much for players willing to quit,and coaches that have folded way before the season starts.
I am a human being, and thus would rather hear truths, and accountability rather than the horse shit you have your coaches continuosly feed us after each loss. You play with Sparano’s emotions,and ours when you say everything is okay,and with a few tweaks we will right the ship.
If you want a new coach,fire the old one,and if you want to put fans in the stands, the best way to do it is to stop treating us like we are idiots, and put a better brand on the field.
by dolphinfan4lyfe on Oct 26, 2011 4:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
And here is the really exhausting part....
This season is just the culmination. Last year was bad, as was the year before that. 2008 was a nice break, ubt the five years before that were pretty tiring as well. If this were a quality team, and we were just having an awful year, like the COlts, it wouldnt be so bad. But the fact that we are stuck in neutral year after year is exhausting. Hence the “Suck for Luck” movement. Come on over to the darkside Mosul. Join us. THeres plenty of room over here. C’mon, you know you want to. JOIN US, MOSUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The only reason I watch Jets games is to see if TODAY is the day Rex Ryan's fat heart gives out on him...
Still fighting it.
I WANT WINSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please?
Sept. 26, 2010 - 2012/2013 Draft Kyle Padron Bandwagon
by Kevin Nogle on Oct 26, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I want wins too!!
But we have cookies!
Yeah I know,,it gotten that bad. But cookies is all we got right now
by jimbo_phinphan on Oct 26, 2011 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Major League
Agree, it’s been a rough several years. This is by FAR the worst year I’ve ever experienced as a fin fan. Boy would I love to hit rewind… and twist Wayne H’s arm.
This season reminds me of a classic… Major League. The owner’s daughter sabotaging the team and season (played by Mr. Ross). Willie Mays Hays (played by Reggie Bush), Jake Taylor (played by Jason Taylor), Ricky Vaughn (played by Chad Henne), Pedro Cerano (played by Brandon Marshall).
However, I don’t see the season ending the same. The owner’s daughter will win this one.
p.s. Sparano house is up for sale. It’s all getting pathetic.
"We're not so familiar with the 1-15 thing, but we don't want to ever forget it, either. We want to continue to appreciate how far we've come." - Coach Sparano
I said this during the preseason...
Same crappy, uninspired football team as the past 3 years…just with a couple of new faces.
Mosul you should let me run this site
The site would look just like the team
HORRIBLE
Wish we could sim this season
bigga, I corrected for you...
“The site would look just like the team”
“the site would look just like me.”
LOL
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy,
even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it"
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
Well said.
I think we’re all there with you. This season is hard, just like 2007 was. I know you don’t like writing about Miami’s losses or news updates on coaching rumors and player rants. I know I don’t like to write about who our next Head Coach will be. It sucks that AlejondroN, like you said, has a single play to pick from.
I wish I could be writing topics on what crucial calls he made during the game instead of pointing out the Pros/Cons of our next coach and I wish you were giving out game balls for game changing performances. I wish we were asking AlejondroN to break down another play that looked more spectacular than the one he chose.
It sucks, we know that. Tired is a very good way to put our perspective on the season, especially when you consider we have over half the season to go. We try to look towards brighter days which is why people like to think of Andrew Luck or Bill Cowher. It gets redundant, sure, but hope is what we cling to and hope is what each of those men brings.
I endured 2007 and I will endure 2011. I look for brighter days in 2011, but until then, I’m glad to be on the site with fellow people that feel the same tired, numbing feeling I feel, even if it may take me a bottle of Jack to show up on a Sunday or Monday night. It’s people like Alpha, TCP, OFF4L, Bacon, and plenty others that keeps this place fun even during terrible times. After all, has anyone drank 5 glasses of Jack and then tried to interpret Beaver? It’s like reading the works of Plato. Cheers!
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
i've been tired due to this team since 1999!
Instability rules in Miami. that’s why we are tired…hell 2 months ago Henne was the leader of player workouts and we had a lightsout defense…or did we? I guess not…
DOLPHIN FANS: Eating the shit sandwich since 1999!
by phatfinfan on Oct 26, 2011 5:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
On the bright side...
Think how much sweeter it’ll feel on the day when we finally turn it round and go 12-4. And look back, thinking “It was tough, it felt like crap, we took our lumps from everyone, but we never quit on OUR team”.
I got a bad feeling about this...
I think we all are tired at this point,....
But, try walking in my shoes. Home for the Summer and extend my stay into early Fall just to hit the Cleveland game. Only to witness another one of their infamous collapses. A few weeks prior to our planned departure from Ohio, I decide it was possible for us to make the trip in NY,….another ugly loss. What do I do, heading straight to Fort Lauderdale to hold up while waiting for a job offer. That’r right,…I left home ( where we at least was working part hours ) with no job lined up. And what do the Dolphins have waiting for me,….more dysfunction. Pardon my language,…..but this just fucking sucks ! I see the writing on the wall,….they are not going to improve anytime this season.
So, I’m trying to make the best out of a bad situation with my posts. If I have to prop up this entire site,….I will. Just look to the Cleveland fan base for inspiration. They’ve sucked for some time, yet are some of the most diehard fans ever. Certainly this team is horrible and by no means am I happy with the Fins being the laughing stock of the league. But I will not give up the ship,….NEVER ! I took a sign to last weeks game,…<img src="http://
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While it was meant for the team, it can certainly apply to our fan base. And, don’t take it the wrong way,…it is meant to inspire, not criticize. But again,…we are all tired. I’m hitting another Dolphin event this Thursday evening and with any luck ( no pun intended ) I’ll get some good pictures and insight to do something with,…we’ll see.
Marching to the beat of a different drummer since 1965...
by Ohiofinfan4life on Oct 26, 2011 5:19 PM EDT reply actions
Is he shitting down the backside?
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy,
even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it"
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
Seeing his pants are up,....no
But for your viewing pleasure, here he is shitting on MetLife Stadium,…….enjoy !
<img src="http://
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Marching to the beat of a different drummer since 1965...
by Ohiofinfan4life on Oct 26, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
lmfao
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy,
even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it"
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
Oh, we are right there with you Ohio.
There’s a reason your posts are ruling the recs list right now. We are all living through you, because you are bringing us hope, entertainment, and….escape from the current reality.
Keep it up!
Sept. 26, 2010 - 2012/2013 Draft Kyle Padron Bandwagon
Don't for get informative ( Q&A w/ Channing),....lol
And I will keep it Sir. As it is my duty and privilege to do so….
Marching to the beat of a different drummer since 1965...
by Ohiofinfan4life on Oct 26, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Liveing "Vicariously through you" experiencing everything as my own.
PS. Thank you Griff. You are a godsend!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate! Have you touched & preened your beaver-pelt yet! Captain beem me abord the luckmobil!
by wild zion beaver on Oct 27, 2011 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
+10
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy,
even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it"
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
i agree with everyone else
and i like that you have obtained enough respect to be positive and share your thoughts without half of the fan base jumping down your throat for having a differing opinion. I appreciate you and the way that you root for our Miami Dolphins.
"My cats breath smells like cat food" a wise man once said...
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
I will never "Suck for Luck" !
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
by Phinphinatic on Oct 27, 2011 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
+100
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy,
even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it"
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
HAHAHA
This gets back to my very first post on here, about how this team is simply irrelevant…
The only time I see the Dolphins on the NFL Network is some highlight from another team burning the Fins Defense.
And lately, the only sort of media relevance we are getting now revolves around the firing of our coach… And, sadly but honestly, I even prefer that to just being completely forgotten all together.
As I said many months ago, this team needs to be shaken up to come back to relevance. The owner blows.
Yes, S4L sucks, but it gives us fans something to talk about and even rally around. Eventually the rest of you will get there, when we are 0-12, 0-13. We wouldn’t be hanging our hats on S4L, if the team wasn’t sucking on the field.
Tiring, yes… but at least its something.
i think the difference is
that it is week 8 and we can still muster a good run. Many of us dont want to endorse the Suck for Luck bandwagon because we dont think that way. We dont want to sacrifice the football that is remaining to hold out hope on some kid. If you do, thats good for you. But it is frustrating as a fan to continuously read about how many people on this site “knew we were going to have a bad season before training camp even began”. Why do people insist on sounding like a psychic to try and say i told you so. Does that make you feel better about the result of the season so far. …i am not as butt hurt as you because i saw this coming before it even started… … i never had any hope for this team……. that doesnt work for me… I dont try to rationalize and apply logic to my how i love things. I think my ugly cat is adorable and regardless of how bad the dolphins look, I choose to still consider them a top team. Makes me happy.
"My cats breath smells like cat food" a wise man once said...
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
I will never "Suck for Luck" !
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
by Phinphinatic on Oct 27, 2011 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
You ever Notice how some Dogs take on their owner Personality? Guess What That is US. LOL
Let me see if I can find some of my favorite Videos
Camp fire songs Anyone?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsx2vdn7gpY
Who made this Mess we call the dolphins? Bill? Tony? Jeff?
http://videosift.com/video/Detective-game-Which-dog-got-into-the-trash
Its pretty obvious this team needs a Motivational Speaker. RIP Chris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxm3fqmRtQc
What would a dance off between JT and B. Parcells look like?
http://www.evtv1.com/player.aspx?itemnum=1422
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is.
Winston Churchill
Hope and Change----With the first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft The Miami Dolphins select Andrew Luck, QB Stanford
Good Post Mosul!
Quick Takes About Changes:
1. Sparano has lost the team…it’s obvious…let him go already…no business whose Sales Manager keeps missing sales targets and can’t achieve goals and objectives, gets replaced…why prolong the inevitable…it’s just making things worse for everyone involved..THIS charade with Ross is making me tired
2. I’m also tired of all these rehash coaches (Cowher, Gruden, Fischer)…why the hell can’t we go out and get a young new talent (reminiscent of Shula) that brings a breath of fresh air and rally around that for a long long time…sure would be nice knowing that our coach will be here for years to come even though I know the NFL does mean NOT FOR LONG but it sure would be nice to have a coach and QB combo (like Marino & Shula) for the next 10 years…this is what gives fans something to root for! I know everyone has given up on Henne but I still believe he’s getting better and is just a class ACT that an offense can be built around..either way I’m sick of all these constant changes…it does get tiring rooting for completely different team year after year!
That's a dirty little secret...
Just like how Belichick was the Head Coach of the Browns before he was hired by New England.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
I Agree but....
I more just fed up. I have been following this team since the late 70’s and I’m just fed up with the pitifulness this team has become. I would have never ever thought it would get this bad but now we are the joke of this league. Why? Did mr. Ross sell his soul to the devil and is getting paid back for his indiscretions. But I’m tired and fed with it all. Please Miami, end the madness.
in the end its all about the aqua green and orange
by phin4ever on Oct 26, 2011 8:08 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
It will get better Mosul... it has to
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Proponent of I-AA Football
Captain of the Titan, warship in the Luckfleet
Captain of the Draft Brian Quick Bandwagon
I'm wearing a phins shirt daily, just like that "other year."
Fuck it. You live by the sword, you die by the sword.
I never got a prize for doing what was expected of me.
At this point, I don't even get much grief any more.
In fact, a lot of Jets fans want Miami to win now just so we don’t get a top QB, especially Luck. I’ve heard a few say that if week 17 is meaningless to NYJ and Miami is in a win or lose position for Luck, the Jets should be the ones to tank the game. Many are also rooting for the Fins this week because they hate NYG too and don’t see Miami as a threat.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
I want to see that game, when both teams are trying to flop.
That would be a fun way to end the season.
Well said
this team is emotionally exhausting.
2010 The Jim Mandich NewsFlash Award Winner.
Miss the misery.
Need a reason for a change.
Need a reason to explain.
So turn it on again.
Don't change your mind.
You're wasting light.

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