The Fins are in for another season in the Swamp

Being a Miami Dolphins fan since I didn't even know how to walk, it's sad to say they will not be making it too far this season. I am a worried fan, please do not bring upon an 0-16 season. They look ugly out their, the team has no chemistry, they aren't focused, and they play with no ambition. We need to rebuild our quarterback situation has been terrible the past decade, nobody reliable has came to play. I want a Tom Brady or Peyton Manning kind of guy that sits in the pocket comfortable and makes the right decision. Chad Henne has not evolved as a quarterback although he has some of the skills it's not all their and you need that to keep in the National Football League. Our defense is also not great, we have not had a strong secondary in the past and it does not look any better this season. Vontae Davis our 22nd round draft pick in the 2010 NFL draft has been impressive and improving but he is the only piece I see worth keeping under contract. I want the Dolphins to spend some money and go out on the market and get some new guys. I'm fed up as a Dolphins fan especially now that the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions are 3-0 for the first time in a long while. Let's see if Miami can make something happen this weekend.

3-0 who would of known?

The Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills look different then the teams have in the past decade. Both teams are undefeated and have been very competitive against legitimate opponents. Detroit trailed 20-0 at the halfthis past Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings and the Bills trailed 21-0 at the half against the New England Patriots. Both teams fought they're way back into the game during the second half and were able to defeat their division rivals. This great start by these minimum salary cap teams is really going to boost their sales in all areas of the business. Ticket sales, apparel, jerseys and overall media of these teams will only increase If they continue to suceed. Most sport spectators, analysis and fans of the NFL are amazed by the performances of these two teams and I feel like only more people will begin to cheer on these underdogs.

Urlacher takes a hit to the heart

Long time pro bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher has been a notorious icon of the linebacker position in the National Football League for the last decade. He has been able to lead his defense for many years and he is a hard nosed guy. Unfortunatley this past weekend he received news from Texas that his mother at age 51, had past away. Urlacher said in a press conference that he is moving his mind to family and close friends, he does not want to deal with football right now and his status for sunday against the New Orleans Saints is uncertain.
http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/6968988/chicago-bears-brian-urlacher-leaves-team-death-mother

Brady- Unstoppable year in and year out

Tom Brady is the most productive player in the national football league today. I am a big Miami Dolphins fan and the Monday Night Football Game on September 12, 2011 featured the Dolphins hosting the Patriots. Both teams started off playing strong and it was not a one sided matchup. The score at halftime was 14 to 7 the Patriots with the lead and the Miami defense was the only reason they were still in the game. However once the second half began each time brady and his offense posseseed the ball they would take advantage of it. New England was able to take over the second half wininning the game 38 to 24 in Dolphin Stadium. Brady went 32 for 48 with 512 yards passing and 4 touchdown passes, he is unbelieveable that is a great game overall and for fantasy owners he put up some big numbers. I'm scared of the Patriots every season, they are always in the hunt for the playoffs or clinching a birth I feel it's because of their veteran quarterback that feels great in the pocket and their head coach Bill Belichekhttp://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011091200/2011/REG1/patriots@dolphins?module=HP11_headline_stack#menu=highlights&tab=recap

Green Bay Defensive Front does it Big

To open up the National Football League season this Thursday, September 8th, the New Orleans Saints faced the super bowl defending Green Bay Packers at Green Bay. This was an exciting match up with two of the leagues greatest quarterbacks Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers facing off and it was sure a big day for fantasy owners of these players. The Packers were able to hold the lead the entire game, however Sean Payton and the Saints were able to be competitive and keep it a close game. Drew Brees made heroic efforts and brought his team to the 1 yard-line on the final drive of the game. Sean Payton turned to their first round overall draft choice Mark Ingram, being a power back it wasn't a poor decision. Unfortunatley the Green Bay Defensive Front was able to hold Ingram back when the game was in his hands. This could have been a great way for Ingram to boost his confidence being able to run the ball past the goal line especially since the game was at Green Bay. I see both of these teams making it to the playoffs this season and both have the potential to be dangerous late in the post season.
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011090800/2011/REG1/saints@packers/recap/full-story?module=HP11_headline_stack#cat-post-recap-full-story

Get to know Mr. Cohen

Hello!
Thanks for checking out my blog. I am a Sophomore at Slippery Rock University studying Sport Management and I am very determined to earn a bachelor's and master's degree within this area of study. I was born and raised in Rochester, New York; it's in Upstate New York about an hour East of Buffalo. I came to Slippery Rock because of the curriculum they offer here and since their campus seemed very neat.

In High School i played Football and Lacrosse from Freshman to my Senior year, I also played Basketball during Freshmen and Sophomore year and couldn't play anymore because I had put on a little to much weight over the summer. I have been an uncle for seven years, i have two nephews and two neisses they are awesome and i try to teach them new things every time I get to hang out with them. My favorite sports to play are Lacrosse and Basketball, I currently play for the Club Lacrosse team here at Slippery Rock and we have made it to the NCLL Final Four in Virginia the past four seasons which is a big accomplishment. My favorite sports teams are the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Dolphins, FC Chelsea, and the Buffalo Sabres. This summer I stayed very active in Sport Management by doing two practicums with the University of Buffalo; one with the Athletics Department and the other with the Football Department. Towards the end of the summer i worked at Buffalo Bills Training Camp which was held at St. John Fisher College which is about ten minutes from my house. These experienecs were all beneficial and i learned a lot while having fun during these experiences. I am excited that this year has already started and I plan to make it a good one.
 I would like to wish everyone in Sport Communication good luck this semester and if you need any help or have questions my email is MJC1454@sru.edu.

Garrard Gone doesn't bring more sunshine in Jacksonville

Jack Del Rio and the Jacksonville Jaguars organization are blaming Del Rio's last six years of no playoff appearances on David Garrard. I feel it's the managing staff of the Jaguars. They are not an aggressive team during the free agents busts and they try to save all of their money. I don't understand, we see it year after year the teams that don't spend money don't win games it's that easy. Teams like the Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, and Cleveland Browns shoot for young guys that will accept little cash or washed up veterans. These teams need to exploit the market if they want change, not drop their only stars.

I feel that the Jacksonville Jaguars are going down hill from here; if Jacksonville thinks Blaine Gabbert is the answer i feel differently. He needs time to feel for the league, the NFL is a big step up for young stars like Gabbert he needs to develop, Garrard good have been the veteran to teach him new things but now its up to Luke McCown. Jacksonville faces the Tennessee Titans this weekend for their season opener and unless Maurice Jones Drew can have a break out performance i don't see the Jaguars coming out with a win. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6936966/jacksonville-jaguars-release-david-garrard-days-opener