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Game Plan
Game Facts ..........................................9
Mike Wallace on TD Run....................11
Todays Groups ..................................16
Quick Hitters ......................................19
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The Last Time ....................................25
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Game Day
Head Coachs Corner ........................28
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Finsiders Focus........................................62
Pop Dolphins ..........................................66
10 Questions with Kevin Coyle ..............70
Cheerleader of the Game ......................74
Dolphins Top 10 ......................................77
History: The 1984 Season........................82
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The Last Word ........................................90
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GAME FACTS STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Date: Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 | Time: 1 p.m. | Site: Sun Life Stadium | Television: CBS
Radio: WBGG (105.9 FM), WINZ (940 AM)
Jimmy Cefalo, play-by-play; Bob Griese, Joe Rose, analysis; Keith Sims, sidelines
WQBA (1140 AM, Spanish language) Raul Striker Jr., Roly Martin
Series record: Dolphins lead 15-14
Last meeting: 2013 at Miami; Dolphins 20,
Chargers 16
Dolphins largest margin of victory
31 1992 playoffs at Miami; Dolphins 31,
Chargers 0
Chargers largest margin of victory: 34 1966
at San Diego; Chargers 44, Dolphins 10
Current series streak: Dolphins won the last
meeting
Dolphins longest win streak: 6 (1995-2008)
Chargers longest win streak: 2 (six times)
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MIKE WALLACE PILING UP
THE TOUCHDOWNS
CATCHING
FIRE
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As quickly as he can run by an opposing
cornerback, Mike Wallace will tell you his
favorite way to score a touchdown.
I really want to go 80 yards, honestly,
Wallace said. But you take them any way
you can.
Wallace sure has been getting touch-
downs in different ways so far this season,
and hes been getting them on a consistent
basis.
By scoring five touchdowns in the first
seven games, Wallace already matched his
total for all of 2013. He is well on his way to
becoming the first Dolphins player to reach
double digits in receiving touchdowns since
2005 when wide receiver Chris Chambers
finished with 11 on his way to the Pro Bowl.
After scoring against Chicago, Wallace
had touchdowns in six of the Dolphins last
seven regular season games dating back to
last season, the best stretch for a Miami
receiver since Mark Clayton did it all the way
back in 1984.
Wallace, who is on pace to beat his
career high of 10 touchdowns in 2010 as a
member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, says the
key to his early success is simple.
Work, man, Wallace said. Youve just
keep working. Ive known Ryan (Tannehill) for
like a year and a half now. Naturally, over
time youll know how your quarterback wants
to play and how the wide receiver wants to
play. Just practicing every single day, just
working hard at it, things will pay off. Youve
just got to stay consistent with working.
Wallace has scored one touchdown in
every game this season except for the home
loss against the Kansas City Chiefs and
against the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday,
and just about every single one of them has
been memorable.
In the opener against the New England
Patriots, he beat Darrelle Revis in single cover-
age in the end zone and caught the ball after
it was deflected and bounced off his knee.
Against Buffalo in Week 2, he made a
spectacular one-handed catch in the corner
of the end zone on a back-shoulder throw.
Against the Raiders in London, he caught
a quick pass at the line of scrimmage and
bulled his way into the end zone after being
met by a couple of Oakland defenders
around the 2-yard line.
Finally, there was his touchdown at
Soldier Field where his in-and-out route in
the back of the end zone drew praise from
both offensive coordinator Bill Lazor and
Tannehill.
I wouldnt say Im looking for him
more, Tannehill said. Hes doing a good
job. Hes making plays down in the red
zone. Its an area where hes picked his
game up a lot. Hes running good routes.
The route in the back of the end zone
(against Chicago), great route. He ran prob-
ably one of the best routes Ive seen him
run and (I was) able to throw the ball out
there and he made a great catch. You just
see him getting more and more comfort-
able and playing with confidence and get-
ting open. Thats what you want to see from
your receivers.
Given Wallaces history of long recep-
tions, its borderline shocking that his five
touchdowns this season have covered 14, 7,
13, 5 and 10 yards.
But its also showing that Wallace is more
than just a receiver who can get open deep.
Not that Wallace ever wants to be con-
sidered a possession receiver.
Not really, but I want to be an all-around
receiver, so thats part of it, Wallace said. I
enjoy those, too. But if you really want to
know, I want go to 80 yards honestly. But Ill
take them all, any way we can get them.
Touchdowns dont come easy.
But its not all about touchdowns for
Wallace, who leads the team with 32 recep-
tions through the first seven games and has
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Mike Wallace is on pace to do something
no Dolphins player has accomplished
in almost a decade.
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been targeted 59 times, 24 times more than
any other receiver on the team.
Head Coach Joe Philbin has said on
numerous occasions the improved produc-
tivity is due in part to Wallace being more
comfortable in his second season in Miami.
The biggest thing Ive noticed is just his
work ethic around here, his comfortability
around here, Philbin said. I just think he
feels better about being a Miami Dolphin. I
know that sounds crazy, but I think thats
translated and helped him on the field.
Again, who knows what the future holds, but
I like the way hes contributing.
I like the energy that hes bringing. Hes
been running hard in practice and working
on the timing with everybody, with the
whole passing game. I cant really pinpoint
one thing necessarily other than I just like
the way hes going about his business more.
I think all that stuff, at the end of the day, it
counts for something.
In many ways, it has been a great start to
the season for Wallace. The only thing that
was missing in the first six games was the
long ball.
But Wallace, whose longest gain in the
first six games was a 30-yarder against
Kansas City, broke through in that depart-
ment against Jacksonville with a 50-yard
reception in the third quarter. The catch, the
key play in a 91-yard touchdown drive, was
the 16th of 50 yards or more for Wallace
since he entered the NFL as a third-round
pick in 2009.
Wallace had made clear his wishes
before the Jacksonville game.
Weve got to go up top, Wallace said.
Were doing a great job running the ball,
were doing a great job in the intermediate
pass game and short pass game. Weve got
to take that next step. Weve got to be able to
take the top off the covers. We have the guys
to do it. I know we have the guys to do it.
Youve got to score those long touchdowns.
Asked about the long ball before the
Jacksonville game, Philbin said simply: Its
coming, its coming.
Even before it did come, Wallace had
found a way to make an impact.
Not that it was anything he hadnt
planned on. Wallace said after last season
he should have had 20 touchdowns and set
high goals coming in this year.
Yeah, I was at like 20, 25 again, Wallace
said. Every year (the goal) is going to be 25
until I get that or I retire. Youve got to come
in with your expectations high. Who comes
in with expectations of five touchdowns? I
hope nobody. My hopes and my dreams is
always to break a record, but weve got to
work to get there. Its not going to come
easy. If you dont get there, its fine. But
youve always got to strive to be the best.
I still think I should have had 20 touch-
downs last year. Its just about hitting them.
Weve just been completing them instead of
not completing them. Its just working, just
continue to get better with our quarterback
every single day, not taking any days off. Itll
pay off for you every week.
WALLACE, from page 12
My hopes and my dreams is
always to break a record,
but weve got to work
to get there. Its not going
to come easy. If you dont get
there, its fine. But youve always
got to strive to be the best.
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CHARGERS EDITION
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The Dolphins have won the past
seven meetings in Miami, a streak
that started after the Chargers 41-
38 overtime victory in the 1981
playoffs.
Five-time Chargers Pro Bowl
quarterback Philip Rivers has
never thrown more than one
touchdown pass in any of his four
career meetings against the
Dolphins.
Only three of the past eight
meetings were decided by less
than 10 points, with the Dolphins
winning all three (23-21 in 2005,
17-10 in 2008 and 20-16 last
season).
The Dolphins have had nine
different players with 100-yard
receiving games against San Diego:
Tony Nathan, Jim Mandich, Keith
Jackson, Duriel Harris, Mark Duper,
Mark Clayton, Chris Chambers,
James McKnight and Howard Twilley.
Ryan Tannehills 268 passing yards
in last years game represented the
highest regular season total
against the Chargers for any
Dolphins quarterback other than
Dan Marino.
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Dolphins head strength and conditioning
coach Darren Krein was a fifth-round pick
of the San Diego Chargers in 1994 after
starring at the University of Miami. Krein
did not play a regular season game with
the Chargers after sustaining a knee injury
as a rookie.
Dolphins cornerback Lowell Rose was a
member of the Chargers during training
camp this summer.
Chargers running back Ronnie Brown
was selected by the Dolphins with the
second overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft
and played in Miami from 2005-10.
Chargers practice squad defensive tackle
Chas Alecxih was a member of the
Dolphins practice in 2012.
Chargers cornerback Richard Marshall
played for the Dolphins during the 2012
season.
Chargers assistant offensive line coach
Andrew Dees took part in the NFLs
Minority Fellowship Internship Program
working in the Dolphins training camp in
2004.
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By ALAIN POUPART
@apoupartFins
Dolphins fans no doubt remember the
January 1982 playoff classic that once was
named the greatest NFL game of all time.
It also happened to be the last time the
San Diego Chargers won a game in Miami.
The Dolphins have won the teams last
seven meetings in Miami, including playoff
victories following the 1982 and 1992 sea-
sons.
The Dolphins also beat the Chargers at
home in 1988, 1999, 2002, 2008 and 2013, and
will look to make it eight in a row today
against a San Diego team reeling a bit after a
5-1 start.
Banged up at running back and in the sec-
ondary, the Chargers come to Sun Life
Stadium following losses against the Kansas
City Chiefs in Week 7 and against Peyton
Manning and the Denver Broncos in a
Thursday night game in Week 8.
The Chargers still represent a formidable
opponent, largely because of the presence of
quarterback Philip Rivers. During San Diegos
five-game winning streak, which began with a
victory against the defending Super Bowl
champion Seattle Seahawks, Rivers compiled
a passer rating of 123 or better for five con-
secutive weeks.
While second-year wide receiver Keenan
Allen leads the team in receptions, tight end
Antonio Gates continues to loom large in the
San Diego passing game. He comes to Sun
Life Stadium with a streak of four consecutive
games with at least one touchdown and six
scores during that span.
In the running game, the Chargers seem-
ingly have found a hidden gem in undrafted
rookie Branden Oliver, a 5-foot-7 back who
has brought about comparisons to Darren
Sproles and Maurice Jones-Drew.
Oliver has been sprung into action
because of injuries to Danny Woodhead (on
injured reserve), Ryan Matthews and Donald
Brown.
The strength of the Chargers defense
might well be its secondary, led by Pro Bowl
safety Eric Weddle, but cornerback Brandon
Flowers missed the Denver game because of
a concussion and promising rookie corner
Jason Verrett sat out the second half after
aggravating a shoulder injury.
Two of the big names in the front seven
are longtime Indianapolis Colts pass-rushing
specialist Dwight Freeney and former first-
round pick Corey Liuget, a defensive end
who played at Hialeah High School.
Dolphins going for great eight
Former Hialeah High standout Corey Liuget is
one of the Chargers top defensive players.
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GAME PLAN LAST TIME
Tight end Charles Clays spectacular 39-
yard touchdown reception gave the
Dolphins a 17-10 lead in the third quarter
and the defense made the lead hold up.
The Dolphins clinched the victory when
Brent Grimes knocked down Philip Rivers
pass for Vincent Brown in the end zone on
the final play. Grimes also stopped San
Diegos opening drive with an interception.
The Chargers needed a touchdown on
their final drive because on their next-to-
last possession Olivier Vernon sacked
Rivers on third down to knock San Diego
out of field goal range.
Both teams had success rushing the ball,
with the Dolphins averaging 5.5 yards per
carry and San Diego averaging 5.9.
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STORY LINES
Rushing
Chargers Ryan Matthews 19-127
Dolphins Daniel Thomas 10-57, TD
Passing
Chargers Philip Rivers 22-34-1, 298 yards, TD
Dolphins Ryan Tannehill 22-35-1, 268 yards, TD
Receiving
Chargers Ladarius Green 4-81
Dolphins Charles Clay 6-90, TD
Interceptions
Chargers Johnny Patrick 1-0
Dolphins Brent Grimes 1-8
Opponent fumble recoveries
Chargers None
Dolphins None
Sacks
Chargers Eric Weddle, Sean Lissemore,
Thomas Keiser, Reggie Walker
Dolphins Olivier Vernon, Cameron Wake,
Jared Odrick
Field goals
Chargers Nick Novak 3-3
Dolphins Caleb Sturgis 2-2
STAT LEADERS
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GAME DAY HEAD COACHS CORNER
Q. What did Reshad Jones do right
during his suspension to be able
to quickly acclimate himself back
to the team?
He came back in really good shape.
I guess we were a little bit fortunate we
had a couple of days of practice in that
bye week to kind of assess where he
was at, but his movement skill was very
good really from the day he got back,
so I think he took very good care of his
body. There wasnt a lot of muscle sore-
ness. It wasnt like he hadnt worked
out and was all of a sudden doing
change-of-direction drills and all of a
sudden he is tight in his hips or his
hamstrings or what have you. I think he
just did a lot of the right things physi-
cally taking care of his body, and I do
think maybe the bye week was a little
bit of an advantage for him.
Q. Does Koa Misi look like a middle
linebacker out there for the long
term?
He does. He looks like a football
player to me. When its all said and done,
the guy plays fast. Hes tough. I think Ive
told you guys before, when we do our cut-
ups at the end of the year for the funda-
mentals and everything, Misi is on a lot of
those cut-ups. (I was) asked a couple of
weeks ago, what do you want the defense
to stand for? Pursuit and tackling and cre-
ating turnovers and getting off of blocks,
and a lot of those pictures show Koa Misi. I
think hes a good football player. Well see.
He has to earn it. I think hes making
progress.
Q. What is Ryan Tannehills upside?
That is the fun part of coaching and play-
ing, we still think that there is a lot of room
for development and we have seen devel-
opment and we want to see continued
development. He has got a strong arm, hes
a good athlete, hes a very hard worker, hes
very diligent in his preparation. Hes kind of
a gym rat, he is here all the time and its
important to him. When something is impor-
tant to someone and they have good physi-
cal skill, then there is room and a chance for
someone to develop.
Head Coach
Joe Philbin
Safety Reshad Jones came back from his suspension
in great shape, and that has paid off in the form of
some big plays.
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Q. What place does the read option have
in the offense at this point?
Its a part of the offense. Its something that
can be a positive thing. Its not rocket science.
Its not the magic pill, but its something that
weve utilized game by game based on how
our opponents line up and how we anticipate
them playing that particular scheme. One
week could be emphasized more than anoth-
er. Some weeks may not be, but I think it is
something defenses have to spend some
time on tape to demonstrate the ability to at
times run it effectively. I think thats going to
devote some practice time to it.
Q. What is your philosophy on playing
rookie offensive linemen?
When I was the offensive line coach in 06
(with Green Bay), I think we had 38 starts out
of rookies when I was an offensive line
coach, which I think is the highest, you can
go back and check, but its about as high as
there is. I personally dont have any hesita-
tion. Ive done it before. I would do it again.
Q. What was your reaction to seeing Ryan
Tannehill carry defenders attempting
to tackle him on his long run against
Chicago?
I loved that. I thought it was great. I think he,
after contact, got contact after 12 yards. I think
he was smart. He had good ball security at that
point in time and was able to drag guys. Those
types of runs, we showed the whole team just
the running backs, the tight ends and the wide
receivers, when you break tackles or carry guys
5, 6, 7, 8 extra yards, I think its a momentum-
building for the whole team.
Q. Has Samson Satele exceeded expec-
tations since the team picked him up,
especially with moving Mike Pouncey
to guard)?
I dont know if it was part of the plan, but
I dont know that it wasnt part of the plan. I
think you just deal with things day-to-day and
you learn more about a player. We certainly
didnt know a lot about him. Hes come here,
we like the way he goes about his business in
the building. We like the way hes performed
on the field. Hes a good guy in the locker
room. Weve just kind of taken it one day at a
time and hes done a nice job so far.
Q. Are the safeties interchangeable on
where they line up?
They both have good size (Louis Delmas
and Reshad Jones). Its not like one safety is
that much bigger than the other. Various
teams across the league have different body
types and they have similar body types.
They both have good movement skills. They
have good coverage skills. It gives us some
flexibility in terms of who you want to bring
down and on what occasion and for what
purpose. Thats a nice part of their skill set
that we can utilize.
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Center Samson Satele has impressed his new
coaches since returning to the Dolphins this
summer.
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Gloria Estefan
Partner
Emilio Estefan
Partner
Serena Williams
Partner
Venus Williams
Partner
Marc Anthony
Partner
Fergie
Partner
PARTNERS
Jorge Perez
Vice Chairman
Don Shula
Vice Chairman
Matt Higgins
Vice Chairman
DIRECTORS
STEPHEN M. ROSS
Chairman of the Board/
Managing General Partner
GAME DAY OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT | COACHING STAFF
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Tom Garfinkel
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Hickey
General Manager
Dawn Aponte
Executive Vice
President of Football
Administration
Todd Boyan
Senior Vice President
of Operations-Sun Life
Stadium
Dan Caspersen
Senior Vice President
of Human Resources
Chris Clements
Senior Vice President-
Chief Financial Officer
Bill Galante
Senior Vice President
of Operations-Davie
Tery Howard
Senior Vice President-
Chief Technology
Officer
Claudia Lezcano del Campo
Senior Vice President-
Chief Marketing Officer
Nat Moore
Senior Vice President-
Special Projects and
Alumni Relations
Jeremy Walls
Senior Vice President-
Chief Revenue Officer
Nick Forro
Vice President of Ticket
Sales, Service and
Operations
Harvey Greene
Vice President of
Historical Affairs
Jason Jenkins
Vice President of
Communications
George Torres
Vice President of Sun
Life Stadium Events
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Pro Career: Became the ninth coach in Dolphins history on January
20, 2012. Philbin joined Miami after serving as the offensive coor-
dinator with the Green Bay Packers from 2007-2011. During that
era, his offense ranked in the top 10 in points scored and total yards
every season. In five seasons at the helm of the Packers prolific
offense, the team scored 2,263 points (third in the NFL during that
span). In 2011, the Packers set franchise records for victories (15),
points (560) and total yards (6,357). The 560 points ranked second
in NFL history. In 2008-09, the Packers became the first team in
league annals to have a 4,000-yard passer (Aaron Rodgers), a
1,200-yard rusher (Ryan Grant) and two 1,000-yard receivers (Greg Jennings, Donald Driver) in con-
secutive seasons. Philbin joined the Packers in 2003 as an assistant offensive line coach. He served
as the tight ends/assistant offensive line coach from 2004-05 and offensive line coach in 2006.
Background: Philbin played one year at Washington & Jefferson, where he earned his degree in soci-
ology. He has coached collegiately at Tulane (1984-85), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (1986-87),
Allegheny (1990-93), Ohio (1994), Northeastern (1995-96), Harvard (1997-98) and Iowa (1999-2002).
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GAME DAY COACHING STAFF | 2014 MIAMI DOLPHINS | DOLPHINS ROSTER | DEPTH
Joe Philbin
Head Coach
Blue Adams
Assistant
Defensive Backs
Lou Anarumo
Defensive Backs
John Benton
Offensive Line
Jack Bicknell Jr.
Assistant
Offensive Line
Charlie Bullen
Assistant
Defensive Line
Jeff Burris
Defensive Assistant
David Corrao
Assistant Linebackers
Kevin Coyle
Defensive Coordinator
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Mark Duffner
Linebackers
Ben Johnson
Assistant Quarterbacks
Darren Krein
Head Strength and
Conditioning
Bill Lazor
Offensive Coordinator
Marwan Maalouf
Assistant
Special Teams
Ben Martin
Offensive Assistant
Phil McGeoghan
Assistant
Wide Receivers
Jeff Nixon
Running Backs
Ken OKeefe
Wide Receivers
Dave Puloka
Assistant Strength
and Conditioning
Dave Regan
Sports Science Analyst
Darren Rizzi
Special Teams
Coordinator
Kacy Rodgers
Defensive Line
Zac Taylor
Quarterbacks
Jay Kaiser
Assistant
to the Head Coach
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GAME DAY 2014 MIAMI DOLPHINS | DOLPHINS ROSTER | DEPTH CHARTS
2 Brandon Fields
punter
8 Matt Moore
quarterback
9 Caleb Sturgis
kicker
10 Brandon Gibson
wide receiver
11 Mike Wallace
wide receiver
14 Jarvis Landry
wide receiver
17 Ryan Tannehill
quarterback
18 Rishard Matthews
wide receiver
20 Reshad Jones
safety
21 Brent Grimes
cornerback
22 Jamar Taylor
cornerback
24 Cortland Finnegan
cornerback
25 Louis Delmas
safety
26 Lamar Miller
running back
27 Jimmy Wilson
safety
29 Will Davis
cornerback
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GAME DAY 2014 MIAMI DOLPHINS | DOLPHINS ROSTER | DEPTH CHARTS
31 Michael Thomas
safety
35 Walt Aikens
safety
30 Daniel Thomas
running back
42 Charles Clay
tight end
58 Chris McCain
linebacker
50 Olivier Vernon
defensive end
51 Mike Pouncey
center
52 Philip Wheeler
linebacker
53 Jelani Jenkins
linebacker
55 Koa Misi
linebacker
56 Jonathan Freeny
linebacker
57 Jordan Tripp
linebacker
34 Damien Williams
running back
40 Lowell Rose
cornerback
64 Samson Satele
center
63 Dallas Thomas
guard
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66 Shelley Smith
guard
67 Daryn Colledge
guard
71 Branden Albert
tackle
70 JaWuan James
tackle
74 Jason Fox
tackle
75 Nate Garner
guard
76 Anthony Johnson
defensive tackle
77 Billy Turner
guard
78 Terrence Fede
defensive end
80 Dion Sims
tight end
82 Brian Hartline
wide receiver
89 Harold Hoskins
tight end
90 Earl Mitchell
defensive tackle
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91 Cameron Wake
defensive end
79 Derrick Shelby
defensive end
92 John Denney
long snapper
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GAME DAY 2014 MIAMI DOLPHINS | DOLPHINS ROSTER | DEPTH CHARTS
93 Jason Trusnik
linebacker
94 Randy Starks
defensive tackle
98 Jared Odrick
defensive tackle
97 Kelvin Sheppard
linebacker
95 Dion Jordan
defensive end
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GAME DAY DOLPHINS ROSTER | DEPTH CHARTS | CHARGERS ROSTER
NO. NAME POS. HT. WT. EXP. COLLEGE
2 Brandon Fields P 6-5 249 8 Michigan State
8 Matt Moore QB 6-3 220 8 Oregon State
9 Caleb Sturgis K 5-9 190 2 Florida
10 Brandon Gibson WR 6-0 210 6 Washington State
11 Mike Wallace WR 6-0 200 6 Mississippi
14 Jarvis Landry WR 5-11 202 R LSU
17 Ryan Tannehill QB 6-4 220 3 Texas A&M
18 Rishard Matthews WR 6-0 215 3 Nevada
20 Reshad Jones S 6-1 215 5 Georgia
21 Brent Grimes CB 5-10 190 8 Shippensburg
22 Jamar Taylor CB 5-10 200 2 Boise State
24 Cortland Finnegan CB 5-10 190 9 Samford
25 Louis Delmas S 5-11 210 6 Western Michigan
26 Lamar Miller RB 5-10 224 3 Miami (Fla.)
27 Jimmy Wilson S 5-11 205 4 Montana
29 Will Davis CB 5-11 190 2 Utah State
30 Daniel Thomas RB 6-1 235 4 Kansas State
31 Michael Thomas S 5-11 201 2 Stanford
34 Damien Williams RB 5-11 221 R Oklahoma
35 Walt Aikens S 6-1 210 R Liberty
40 Lowell Rose CB 6-1 192 1 Tulsa
42 Charles Clay TE 6-3 255 4 Tulsa
50 Olivier Vernon DE 6-2 268 3 Miami (Fla.)
51 Mike Pouncey C 6-5 305 4 Florida
52 Philip Wheeler LB 6-2 245 6 Georgia Tech
53 Jelani Jenkins LB 6-0 245 2 Florida
55 Koa Misi LB 6-3 252 5 Utah
56 Jonathan Freeny LB 6-2 254 3 Rutgers
57 Jordan Tripp LB 6-3 240 R Montana
58 Chris McCain LB 6-5 250 R California
63 Dallas Thomas G 6-5 315 2 Tennessee
64 Samson Satele C 6-3 300 8 Hawaii
66 Shelley Smith G 6-4 310 5 Colorado State
67 Daryn Colledge G 6-4 308 9 Boise State
70 Ja'Wuan James T 6-6 318 R Tennessee
71 Branden Albert T 6-5 310 7 Virginia
74 Jason Fox T 6-6 310 5 Miami (Fla.)
75 Nate Garner G 6-7 320 7 Arkansas
76 Anthony Johnson DT 6-2 304 R LSU
77 Billy Turner G 6-4 313 R North Dakota St.
78 Terrence Fede DE 6-4 282 R Marist
79 Derrick Shelby DE 6-2 282 3 Utah
80 Dion Sims TE 6-4 260 2 Michigan State
82 Brian Hartline WR 6-2 200 6 Ohio State
89 Harold Hoskins TE 6-2 248 R Marshall
90 Earl Mitchell DT 6-3 310 5 Arizona
91 Cameron Wake DE 6-3 262 6 Penn State
92 John Denney LS 6-5 252 10 Brigham Young
93 Jason Trusnik LB 6-4 252 8 Ohio Northern
94 Randy Starks DT 6-3 305 11 Maryland
95 Dion Jordan DE 6-6 275 2 Oregon
97 Kelvin Sheppard LB 6-2 252 4 LSU
98 Jared Odrick DT 6-5 302 5 Penn State
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GAME DAY DEPTH CHARTS | CHARGERS ROSTER | 2014 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS | PLA
MIAMI DOLPHINS
OFFENSE
82 Brian Hartline
71 Branden Albert 75 Nate Garner
67 Daryn Colledge 77 Billy Turner
64 Samson Satele 51 Mike Pouncey
51 Mike Pouncey 66 Shelley Smith 63 Dallas Thomas
70 Ja'Wuan James 74 Jason Fox
42 Charles Clay 80 Dion Sims 89 Harold Hoskins
11 Mike Wallace 18 Rishard Matthews
17 Ryan Tannehill 8 Matt Moore
26 Lamar Miller 34 Damien Williams 30 Daniel Thomas
14 Jarvis Landry 10 Brandon Gibson
DEFENSE
91 Cameron Wake 79 Derrick Shelby
94 Randy Starks/98 Jared Odrick 76 Anthony Johnson
90 Earl Mitchell
50 Olivier Vernon 95 Dion Jordan 78 Terrence Fede
52 Philip Wheeler 56 Jonathan Freeny 58 Chris McCain
55 Koa Misi 93 Jason Trusnik 97 Kelvin Sheppard
53 Jelani Jenkins 57 Jordan Tripp
21 Brent Grimes 22 Jamar Taylor 40 Lowell Rose
24 Cortland Finnegan 29 Will Davis
25 Louis Delmas 31 Michael Thomas
27 Jimmy Wilson 20 Reshad Jones 35 Walt Aikens
SPECIAL TEAMS
2 Brandon Fields
9 Caleb Sturgis
9 Caleb Sturgis
2 Brandon Fields
14 Jarvis Landry 34 Damien Williams
14 Jarvis Landry 18 Rishard Matthews 21 Brent Grimes
92 John Denney
WR
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
TE
WR
QB
RB
WR
LE
DT
DT
RE
LB
LB
LB
CB
CB
S
S
P
K
K0
H
KR
PR
LS
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SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
OFFENSE
13 Keenan Allen 16 Seyi Ajirotutu 15 Dontrelle Inman
77 King Dunlap 69 Willie Smith
78 Chad Rinehart 65 Chris Watt
74 Rich Ohrnberger 60 Trevor Robinson
63 Johnnie Troutman 65 Chris Watt
76 D.J. Fluker 69 Willie Smith
85 Antonio Gates 88 David Johnson
89 Ladarius Green 83 John Phillips
80 Malcom Floyd 11 Eddie Royal
17 Philip Rivers 10 Kellen Clemens
24 Ryan Matthews 34 Donald Brown 43 Branden Oliver 28 Shaun Draughn 30 Ronnie Brown
DEFENSE
91 Kendall Reyes 90 Ricardo Mathews
98 Sean Lissemore 92 Ryan Carrethers
94 Corey Liuget 72 Tenny Palepoi
93 Dwight Freeney 97 Jeremiah Attaochu 99 Cordarro Law
50 Manti Teo 52 Reggie Walker 59 Andrew Gachkar
56 Donald Butler 53 Kavell Conner
96 Jarret Johnson 58 Tourek Williams
26 Brandon Flowers 31 Richard Marshall 23 Steve Williams
29 Shareece Wright 22 Jason Verrett 20 Chris Davis
38 Marcus Gilchrist 37 Jahleel Addae
32 Eric Weddle 25 Darrell Stuckey
SPECIAL TEAMS
5 Mike Scifres
9 Nick Novak
9 Nick Novak
5 Mike Scifres 32 Eric Weddle
34 Donald Brown 43 Branden Oliver
11 Eddie Royal 13 Keenan Allen
47 Mike Windt
WR
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
TE
TE
WR
RB
FB
DE
NT
DE
OLB
ILB
ILB
OLB
CB
CB
SS
FS
P
K
KO
H
KR
PR
LS
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GAME DAY CHARGERS ROSTER | 2014 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS | PLAYERS TO WATCH
NO. NAME POS. HT. WT. EXP. COLLEGE
5 Mike Scifres P 6-2 215 12 Western Illinois
9 Nick Novak K 6-0 198 7 Maryland
10 Kellen Clemens QB 6-2 220 9 Oregon
11 Eddie Royal WR/KR 5-10 185 7 Virginia Tech
13 Keenan Allen WR 6-2 211 2 California
15 Dontrelle Inman WR 6-3 205 1 Virginia
16 Seyi Ajirotutu WR 6-3 215 5 Fresno State
17 Philip Rivers QB 6-5 228 11 North Carolina State
20 Chris Davis CB 5-10 201 R Auburn
22 Jason Verrett CB 5-9 178 R TCU
23 Steve Williams CB 5-10 185 2 California
24 Ryan Matthews RB 6-0 220 5 Fresno State
25 Darrell Stuckey S 5-11 212 5 Kansas
26 Brandon Flowers CB 5-9 187 7 Virginia Tech
28 Shaun Draughn RB 6-0 205 2 North Carolina
29 Shareece Wright CB 5-11 182 4 USC
30 Ronnie Brown RB 6-0 223 10 Auburn
31 Richard Marshall CB 5-11 198 9 Fresno State
32 Eric Weddle S 5-11 200 8 Utah
34 Donald Brown RB 5-10 207 6 Connecticut
37 Jahleel Addae S 5-10 195 2 Central Michigan
38 Marcus Gilchrist S 5-10 198 4 Clemson
43 Branden Oliver RB 5-7 208 R Buffalo
47 Mike Windt LS 6-1 237 5 Cincinnati
50 Manti Teo LB 6-1 241 2 Notre Dame
52 Reggie Walker LB 6-0 244 6 Kansas State
53 Kavell Conner LB 6-0 245 5 Clemson
56 Donald Butler LB 6-1 242 5 Washington
58 Tourek Williams LB 6-4 262 2 Florida International
59 Andrew Gachkar LB 6-3 240 4 Missouri
60 Trevor Robinson C 6-5 300 3 Notre Dame
63 Johnnie Troutman G 6-4 330 2 Penn State
65 Chris Watt G 6-2 311 R Notre Dame
69 Willie Smith T 6-5 310 4 East Carolina
72 Tenny Palepoi DE 6-1 298 R Utah
74 Rich Ohrnberger C/G 6-2 300 6 Penn State
76 D.J. Fluker T 6-5 339 2 Alabama
77 King Dunlap T 6-9 330 7 Auburn
78 Chad Rinehart G 6-5 321 7 Northern Iowa
80 Malcom Floyd WR 6-5 225 9 Wyoming
83 John Phillips TE 6-5 261 6 Virginia
85 Antonio Gates TE 6-4 255 12 Kent State
88 David Johnson TE 6-2 260 6 Arkansas State
89 Ladarius Green TE 6-6 240 3 Louisiana-Lafayette
90 Ricardo Mathews DE 6-3 300 5 Cincinnati
91 Kendall Reyes DE 6-4 300 3 Connecticut
92 Ryan Carrethers DT 6-1 333 R Arkansas State
93 Dwight Freeney LB 6-1 268 13 Syracuse
94 Corey Liuget DT 6-2 300 4 Illinois
96 Jarret Johnson LB 6-3 260 12 Alabama
97 Jeremiah Attaochu LB 6-3 252 R Georgia Tech
98 Sean Lissemore NT 6-3 303 5 William & Mary
99 Cordarro Law DE 6-1 254 1 Southern Mississippi
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GAME DAY 2014 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS | PLAYERS TO WATCH
5 Mike Scifres
punter
9 Nick Novak
kicker
13 Keenan Allen
wide receiver
17 Philip Rivers
quarterback
24 Ryan Matthews
running back
26 Brandon Flowers
cornerback
29 Shareece Wright
cornerback
32 Eric Weddle
safety
38 Marcus Gilchrist
safety
50 Manti Teo
linebacker
56 Donald Butler
linebacker
63 Johnnie Troutman
guard
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74 Rich Ohrnberger
center
76 D.J. Fluker
tackle
77 King Dunlap
tackle
78 Chad Rinehart
guard
80 Malcom Floyd
wide receiver
85 Antonio Gates
tight end
89 Ladarius Green
tight end
91 Kendall Reyes
defensive end
93 Dwight Freeney
linebacker
94 Corey Liuget
defensive end
96 Jarret Johnson
linebacker
98 Sean Lissemore
nose tackle
DWIGHT
FREENEY
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GAME DAY PLAYERS TO WATCH
PHILIP RIVERS
ANTONIO GATES
Pos.: Quarterback
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 228 | NFL Exp: 11th year
How Acquired: Trade, 2004 (from New
York Giants)
Of Note: Coming into this season, Rivers
had the second-most passing yards in the
NFL since the start of the 2006 season. The
only quarterback with more was the man he
replaced as Chargers QB, Drew Brees.
Pos.: Tight end
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 255 | NFL Exp: 12th year
How Acquired: Undrafted rookie free
agent, 2003
Of Note: Gates, who was signed by the
Chargers despite playing only basketball at
Kent State University, became last season
the fourth tight end in NFL history to reach
700 career receptions and 9,000 receiving
yards.
ERIC WEDDLE
Pos.: Safety
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 200 | NFL Exp: 8th year
How Acquired: Draft, 2007, 2nd round
Of Note: In addition to being a four-time
All-Pro selection at safety, Weddle has
become famous for his thick beard, which
has its own Twitter handle (@weddlesbeard)
and T-shirts.
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The U.S. business group of Sun Life
Financial and the Miami Dolphins recently
announced the South Florida recipients of
the Sun Life Rising Star Awards and pre-
sented $220,000 in grants and scholar-
ships to four nonprofit community organi-
zations and an exemplary student nomi-
nated by each nonprofit.
The 2014 South Florida Sun Life Rising
Star Awards recipients are:
Nonprofit winners: Boys & Girls Clubs
of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach;
HANDY, Fort Lauderdale; Little Haiti
Optimist Foundation, Miami; Quality Life
Center of Southwest Florida, Fort Myers
Student winners: Joeniseley
Mathurin, Delray Beach; Kyandra Dorestin,
Plantation; Junior Appo, Miami; James
Blanks, Fort Myers.
Sun Life Group Market Manager John
Hak and Sun Life Employee Benefits
Representative Brandon Davis joined
Dolphins players Brandon Fields and
Jamar Taylor, Dolphins cheerleaders and
front office executives to surprise each
winning student with a $5,000 scholarship
for college, and recognize each nonprofit
organization with a $50,000 grant at four
awards presentations across South Florida.
This years South Florida Sun Life Rising
Star Awards recipients also will be honored
at a special pregame on-field ceremony
and celebration when the Dolphins play
host to the Baltimore Ravens game at Sun
Life Stadium on Dec. 7.
The Sun Life Rising Star Awards pro-
gram is dedicated to improving education-
al opportunities for students and educa-
tion-based nonprofit organizations that
support them in our nations underserved
metropolitan areas. Now in its fifth year,
Sun Life recognizes the remarkable
achievements of all Sun Life Rising Star
Award recipients, and celebrates these
exceptional students and organizations for
their continued dedication to education.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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Sun Life Rising Stars Awards
Miami Dolphins CB Jamar
Taylor and P Brandon Fields
present Kyandra Dorestin
with a college scholarship
while friends and family
watch at Plantation High
School.
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Miami Dolphins CB Jamar
Taylor presents Junior Appo
with a college scholarship
while friends and family
watch from the crowd at
Miami Edison Senior High
School
Miami Dolphins CB Jamar
Taylor presents Junior Appo
with a college scholarship
while friends and family
watch from the crowd at
Miami Edison Senior High
School.
Miami Dolphins cheerleaders
and Sun Life Financial Group
Manager John Hak present
senior student Joeniseley
Mathurin with a college
scholarship at the Boys &
Girls Club of Palm Beach
County.
Award winner James Blanks
is flanked by Sun Life
Financial Employee Benefits
Rep Brandon Davis and
Dolphins Senior Vice
President Nat Moore.
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My first memory of that game is the fact that we
got steamrolled pretty quickly by these guys. It was
a heck of a team they had. I mean, you look at the
guys on that offense they had with Dan Fouts, I think
Chuck Muncie was on that team; obviously Kellen
Winslow, Charlie Joiner were still on that team and
Wes Chandler. They were loaded and they jumped
us pretty good, going up 24-0.
Then all of a sudden we started to come back.
Probably the biggest play was one of the most
amazing plays in the history of the game. The little
hook-and-lateral. It was Don Strock who threw to
Duriel Harris, who lateraled it off to Tony Nathan.
Nathan crossed the goal line with the ball held up
above his head.
I was on the sideline sucking oxygen and I did-
nt see it. I just heard the crowd erupt as we were
walking in at halftime and I asked, What hap-
pened? They told me and I couldnt believe it. I
didnt see it until I saw the replay. It was pretty amaz-
ing. That was one of those times where I remember
walking into the locker room and nobody wanted to
stay in there. We wanted to get right back out on
the field and play because we knew we had
momentum on our side. I dont think anyone knew
it was going to turn into the epic battle that it
turned into and go as long as it did that evening.
It was a horrible ending because we had the
chance to win it with field goals two different
times. Winslow blocked one and Uwe von
Schamann missed one. To come back in a fashion
like that from that far down in a game of that
magnitude and to have the opportunity to win it
and lose it really hurt. Guys were so physically
and emotionally exhausted that I think we were
pretty much numb until the next morning. First of
all, you realized that you lost and second after a
little while you realized that, hey, at least we
dont have to go to 25 below in Cincinnati the
next week.
The crowd was incredible. There were a lot of
games that certainly qualified as just crazy games in
the Orange Bowl. Two games stick out to me for the
voracity of the fans, and it would be that Chargers
game, certainly in the second half and in overtime,
and the Chicago Bears game in 1985. Those are two
games where that old building, you could almost
feel the rivets popping out of the ironwork there
because it was stressed to the seams.
To this day when I talk to guys in San Diego,
thats the only game they bring up. My response is,
Was there another game of any significance that
you guys have ever played in? Because this seems
to be the only one you ever talk about.
THIS ISSUE: KIM BOKAMPER on Miamis famous 41-38 overtime loss in the
1981 AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the San Diego Chargers at the
Orange Bowl.
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HALLOWEEN EDITION
By MICHAEL FARNHAM
All-time favorite
Halloween candy Trick or treat?
Favori
costum
Candy corns
Foo
I
li
Twix
Candy corns
Trick
a
I w
f
Treats
Most definitely trick.
My brothers and sisters
used to play tricks on
each other.
CORTLAND FINNEGAN
JONATHAN FREENY
DION SIMS
BILLY TURNER
Trick Pow
Im more of a
chocolate guy, Kit-Kats.
I
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Favorite Halloween
costume growing up
Worst Halloween
costume growing up
Scariest movie
Ive ever watched
One candy I didnt want
to find in my bag
Football player.
I already had
my pads
and helmet
from
little league.
I dont really watch
scary movies, but the
last one I saw was
Saw.
Licorice
Never had a bad one
Snickers
I think I was
a pirate when
I was younger.
I had a
fake earring,
face paint,
all of that.
Anything that wasnt
candy
A marshmallow
Probably a clown
Power Rangers
Licorice
I dont watch scary
movies.
A ghost. I just cut holes
in a sheet; that was
definitely the worst.
The year
I was a ninja
turtle
I dont know. I dont
like scary movies, so all
of them.
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1. This is your 37th year as a football
coach. Do you remember your mind-set
when you first decided to give this pro-
fession a try?
KC: Yeah, I do. I knew from an early age,
actually in high school, that if I could have an
impact on young people it would be a great
profession. I love football. Have always loved
football since I played it as a 7-year-old. I was
excited about my early opportunities to coach.
My original plan was to just be a high school
coach, but I only spent one year in high school.
After that it was to college and then the pros.
2. What is it about coaching defense
that you like?
KC: I love the strategy. I love the com-
petitiveness. I love the fact that you have to
have that win every play mentality. You
have to be on point. You have to be disci-
plined. There are 11 guys that have to be in
sync. There is a bond and brotherhood that
we talk to our players about that you have to
have as a group. Its exciting. Its very, very
challenging. But its very rewarding in a lot of
respects.
3. You are not the most intimidating-
looking man, kind of like the opposite of
Rob Ryan. You could probably pass more
for a professor than a coach. How tough
can you be if the situation calls for it?
KC: I dont know if Im the best judge of
that. I think the players will tell you that Im a
very demanding guy. I have high expectations
and we set very high standards here. I hold
our players to those standards. I like to have
fun. I enjoy being with the players. But when
the time is needed to set the tone and to
make sure they know whats expected, theyll
tell you thats certainly the case with me.
4. Tell us what the chess match is like
on a Sunday afternoon matching strate-
gies with the opposing offensive coordi-
nator and calling defensive plays in a
matter of seconds?
KC: Its one of those things I enjoy, yet Im
not so sure the average fan realizes how
stressful and gut-wrenching it is. Not only are
you trying to make calls based on down and
distance, but you are trying to determine who
the opponent has in the game as they are
substituting. Its a split-second decision. You
have to have things well thought out. Its a lot
of back and forth, trying to break tendencies.
At the end of the game, I feel spent because
its a very, very stressful afternoon.
5. What is Kevin Coyle like off the
field? Your interests?
KC: I love my wife and daughter and love to
spend time with them. My daughter is a senior
at George Washington University. I like to travel
to a number of different places. I play a little bit
of golf in the offseason when I have a chance.
But really Im more of a homebody type of guy.
I do like to exercise and love the outdoors.
6. You have coached some great
defensive players over the years. How
prominent a place does Cameron Wake
have on that list?
KC: Cameron is right at the top of the list.
He is a very rare player with his skill set, his
passion, his unique speed and strength for a
guy who isnt overly imposing. He has such
explosiveness. Hes such an impactful guy. Its
a pleasure to coach him and its a pleasure to
see the smile on his face because he gives
great effort in everything he does.
7. The NFL keeps implementing rules
that make life easier for the offense.
Does this drive you bonkers as a defen-
sive coordinator?
KC: The rules are what they are. You have
to play within the rules. You have to adjust.
At times it makes the jobs difficult for the
guys in coverage. We have found a way to
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work through it. I give them a lot of credit because its a very
challenging situation when you are out there covering these
wide receivers. You are restricted in what you can do.
8. You have two of the smallest starting cornerbacks
in the league in Brent Grimes and Cortland Finnegan.
You can measure height, but how do you measure heart?
KC: You cant measure heart. Those two guys epitomize what
toughness, tenacity and determination are all about. They are guys
that came into this league with a little bit of a chip on their shoul-
der. They fought their way through, but never forgot where
they came from. They are a pleasure to be around. When
you look at them walking through the door, you would
never take them for being football players. Yet when
you see them out on the field, and the things they
do physically, its really an incredible statement
about who they are.
9. Whats the one thing you want people
to know about Kevin Coyle?
KC: That I believe in what were doing here.
I know we have a long way to go, but everything
is in place to achieve what we want. We are
doing everything we possibly can and Im doing
everything I possibly can to get our players in
position to play championship defense.
10. Steelers defensive coordina-
tor Dick LeBeau recently turned
77 years old. When do you
want this train ride to stop,
and what are you going to do
when it does?
KC: Actually, I worked with
Coach LeBeau in Cincinnati for two
years. Hes one of my great mentors.
Ive got to be honest with you, I dont
think Ill challenge his longevity record. I love
what I do. I still have a passion for it each and
every day. It keeps me young and I love every day
of it. But I also look forward to the day when I can
catch up with some things with my wife we have
never had a chance to do because of the sacrifices
you make as a coach. Maybe someday Ill get a
chance to enjoy these games as a fan.
By ANDY COHEN
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ALISON
3 year veteran
Co-Captain
Hometown:
Lighthouse Point, FL
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FINSIDERS PLAYBOOKS TOP 10
THIS WEEK: TOP NOVEMBER VICTORIES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Nov. 27, 1994
Dolphins 28, Jets 24
Dan Marino makes history once
again with his famous Clock
Play
Nov. 25, 1993
Dolphins 16, Cowboys 14
Pete Stoyanovich boots a
19-yard field goal on the final
play on Thanksgiving
Nov. 14, 1993
Dolphins 19, Eagles 14
Don Shula
becomes the
winningest
coach in NFL
history
Nov. 23, 2003
Dolphins 24, Redskins 23
Wearing orange jer-
seys, Dolphins
rally from 23-10
fourth-quarter
deficit
Nov. 12, 1972
Dolphins 52, Patriots 0
Dolphins post teams largest
margin of victory
Nov. 11, 1984
Dolphins 24, Eagles 23
Doug Betters block of an
Eagle PAT with 1:52 left seals
victory
Nov. 27, 2003
Dolphins 40, Cowboys 21
Chambers catches three TD
passes; Dolphins wear
throwback jerseys
on Thanksgiving
Nov. 1, 2009
Dolphins 30, Jets 25
Ted Ginn Jr. becomes the first
NFL player with two 100-yard
TDs in same game
Nov. 24, 1986
Dolphins 45, Jets 3
Dolphins rout 10-1 Jets as
Lorenzo Hampton rushes for
148 yards and 2 TDs
Nov. 8, 1981
Dolphins 30, Patriots 27 (OT)
Bob Brudzinski INT in overtime
sets up Uwe von Schamann for
30-yard field goal
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HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: MARINOS MAGICAL SEASON
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Thirty years ago, in 1984, Dan Marino re-wrote the NFL record book in an aerial display
never before seen in the league. In that historic season, he became the first quarterback to
throw for more than 5,000 yards and 40 touchdowns while leading the Dolphins to the AFC
championship and a berth in Super Bowl XIX. He ushered in the wide-open passing attack now
used throughout the NFL, unveiling a high-octane offense that Brett Favre, Peyton Manning,
Drew Brees and others would soon emulate. Below are some of the highlights of Marinos
magical 1984 campaign.
1) Sept. 2, 1984 at Washington
On opening day against the
Washington Redskins at RFK
Stadium, Marino throws for five
TDs to begin his assault on the
NFL record book. The Marks
Brothers, Mark Duper (2) and Mark
Clayton (1) caught three of those
TD passes as the Dolphins over-
whelmed the Skins 35-17 in an
offensive display that would set
the stage for what was to come
that season.
2) Dec. 2, 1984 vs. Raiders
Marino throws his 37th
touchdown pass, a 4-yard TD
toss to Jimmy Cefalo in the first
quarter, to break the NFL
record for most touchdown
passes in a season, which had
been held by Y.A. Tittle and
George Blanda. Marino threw
three more touchdown passes
that game, with the last one his
40th TD pass of the season,
becoming the first NFL player
to reach that milestone.
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3) Dec. 17, 1984 vs. Dallas
In the season finale against the
Cowboys, Marino finishes the year
with 5,084 yards and 48 touch-
down passes, the most prolific sea-
son by a quarterback in NFL histo-
ry. In addition to his touchdown
figure, he also becomes the first
QB in NFL history to pass for more
than 5,000 yards. Marinos historic
accomplishments propels the
Dolphins to a 14-2 mark for the
year, the best record in the AFC.
5) Jan. 20, 1985 vs. San Francisco
(Palo Alto, CA)
In Super Bowl XIX, Marino passes
for 318 yards and a touchdown,
becoming only the fourth quarter-
back in Super Bowl history to pass for
300 yards, but the Dolphins fall to the
49ers. Marino would lead the
Dolphins to two more AFC
Championship Games in his career,
but this was his only Super Bowl
appearance.
4) Jan. 6, 1985 vs. Pittsburgh
In another brilliant performance,
Marino leads the Dolphins to victo-
ry in the AFC Championship Game
and a berth in Super Bowl XIX by
defeating the Steelers 45-28.
Playing against the team for which
he rooted growing up, he throws
for 421 yards and four touchdowns,
both AFC Championship Game
records.
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MY GENERATION THIS WEEK: LINEBACKERS
1. Who is the toughest player you
have faced?
Id say (RB Shane) Vereen and (TE
Rob) Gronkowski of the Patriots. Both
of those guys are tough. Gronkowski
is a large body and is very smart and
knows how to use his body. Vereen is
just real quick, real savvy, and then
theyve got a great quarterback that
can get it to them.
2. Who sets the bar at your posi-
tion?
I definitely look up to guys like
49ers linebacker Patrick Willis and
Panthers linebacker (Luke) Kuechly.
Former Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis
was someone that I admired as well.
They all have their own type of talent.
I think they are all just athletic and
smart. They know whats going on at
all times.
3. What player did you admire grow-
ing up?
Growing up in D.C. and watching the
Redskins, Sean Taylor and LaVar Arrington
were guys I definitely looked up to. Taylor
was just a knocker, a playmaker. He played
with energy and passion. He had the whole
city jumping.
4. What has been the most memorable
moment of your career?
Itd probably be just that first game of the
season by getting thrown into the fire and
coming out with a victory against the
Patriots. Then last year against the Patriots,
that second game where we won at home,
that was pretty fun, too. It being a last-sec-
ond-type win, the last drive, the interception
by Michael Thomas, those are some memo-
rable moments.
5. What coach had the biggest influence
on your playing career?
I have a couple. Coach Charlie Strong,
whos at Texas now, was my first defensive
coordinator, my first linebacker coach at the
University of Florida. He kind of showed me
the ropes. Also Will Muschamp coming in as
the head coach my third year, teaching us all
that pro-style defense. I think the terms and
the strategy that they use on the pro level
really prepared me for the NFL. I would say
that those are definitely two guys who
shaped my career for the good reasons.
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1. Who was the toughest player you
faced?
Earl Campbell was so powerful and very
hard to tackle at the point of contact. He
always picked up yards after contact.
2. Who set the bar at your position?
Jack Lambert played with so much pas-
sion and playing with injuries was the norm
for him.
3. What player did you admire growing
up?
Quarterback Johnny Unitas, linebacker
Ray Nitschke and fullback Jimmy Taylor were
the players I would play as a kid in backyard
football games.
4. What was the most memorable
moment of your career?
The 1982 AFC Championship Game vs.
New York Jets. I had three interceptions with
one for a TD. I had several big plays during
the game, which we won 140. This sent us
to my first Super Bowl.
5. What coach had the biggest influence
on your playing career?
Craig Randall was my position coach at
LSU. He basically toughened me up as a
freshman to become a starter in the SEC and
helped me progress over the next four sea-
sons and the end result was being a first-
round draft pick of my beloved Miami
Dolphins.
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FORMER PLAYER: A.J. DUHE
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THE LAST WORD BY ANDY COHEN
We interrupt this regularly scheduled sea-
son for a little journey down memory lane
because this is the 30th anniversary of one of
my favorite Dolphins teams ever.
No, the 1984 Miami Dolphins did not win
a Super Bowl. They got there; just didnt win
it. But in the history of this franchise there
may never have been a more exciting team. If
you werent around then, you missed some-
thing truly extraordinary. If you were fortunate
enough, as I was, to see this magical season
play out, your memory is filled with enough
big plays, enough scintillating moments, to
fill several highlight reels.
Many of the NFL records set by those
1984 Dolphins have long since been broken.
Were in a new era now, a passing era. But
back then, back 30 years ago, what Dan
Marino and this offense accomplished was
truly something to behold. It was a season I
wish I could freeze in time, a season where
every Sunday left your heart beating a little
bit faster, a season where Marino reached a
level that no quarterback had ever reached
before.
You may know all about the records. You
may know that Marino threw for 48 touch-
downs and 5,084 yards. You may know about
the Marks Brothers and the Killer Bs and how
together they carved out a 14-2 season, only
to see it end in disappointment against San
Francisco in the Super Bowl.
But to truly understand what that season
was about, youve got to understand what
the players were about.
It always has to start with Marino. Ive told
this story before but it bears telling again. It
was the season opener at Washington. Back
then, they let the writers on the field for pre-
game warmups. It was about two hours
before kickoff and Marino walked onto the
field by himself, wearing his football pants
and a short-sleeve shirt.
The stands were still almost empty when
Marino walked up beside me, gazed out to
the rich green field and whispered, so only I
could hear it, I think Ill throw five today.
And you know what? Marino threw five
touchdown passes and the Dolphins opened
that season with a 35-17 victory over the
Redskins. Incredible stuff. Ill never forget the
moment. But thats what Marino was all
about. So brash. So sure of himself. So confi-
dent, even before the season opener, of what
he and that offense could accomplish.
That season was a smorgasbord of big
plays. The Dolphins won their first 11 games
before losing in San Diego. They put up more
points than any Dolphins team in history. As
magnificent as Marino was, almost equally
impressive were the Marks Brothers. As con-
fident as Marino was, almost as confident
were Mark Clayton and Mark Duper.
I remember so many times how Clayton
and Duper would sit beside one another in
the locker room, playfully arguing who was
going to have a bigger game that Sunday.
This is my week, Clayton said, loud
enough for half the locker room to hear him.
Wait and see, Duper said with that
warm, kind smile. I bought Danny lunch yes-
terday. I know hes going to look my way.
The statistics said that Marino looked
both of their ways. Clayton caught 73 passes
that season; Duper caught 71. But they
werent alone; there were so many remark-
able parts to an offense that scored at least
30 points in eight of the 16 games.
Revisiting a very special team
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There was Nat Moore, so versatile in the
slot, and there was Tony Nathan coming out
of the backfield for 61 catches. There were
tight ends Bruce Hardy and Joe Rose and
running back Woody Bennett. There was an
offensive line that protected Marino like he
was a piece of gold, which he was. They were
Marinos guys. All of them. And each of them
knew it.
The final regular season game that season
was a Monday night game against the Dallas
Cowboys. The old rickety Orange Bowl was
electric that night. I remember Clayton need-
ed three touchdown catches to break the sin-
gle-season record at that time. So typical of
everything that season, Clayton got his
record and in heart-thumping fashion
got it on the game-winning score in the
fourth quarter.
Im not sure the Dolphins will ever see an
offense like that one again. I know Peyton
Manning and Tom Brady and Drew Brees
have since come along and put up gaudy
passing numbers that left Marinos 1984 sea-
son as more of an afterthought.
But for those who were there, for those
who were fortunate enough to follow that
wonderful journey, 1984 will always remain
special. Thirty years? What a wonderful ride
that was.
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Dan Marino was in store for another memorable performance when he ran onto the field at the
Orange Bowl before the start of the 1984 AFC Championship Game.
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