tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14096977Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:40:47 +0000DolphinsOff-SeasonBuccaneersDavid CarrFlorida State UniversityJaguarsNFL DraftPreseasonSite Announcements and Updateshttp://floridagridiron.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (jricard)Blogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14096977.post-2150044615894231070Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:10:00 +00002008-04-27T11:11:36.384-04:00NFL DraftDay 1 of the Draft went pretty well for the Florida NFL franchises.The Dolphins already had their #1 pick locked in, so Jake Long was not a surprise. They filled their need for an OL as well but the Dolphins were not done shoring up their needs - which are many. They needed a defensive lineman, and they got Philip Merling with the 32nd pick overall. Eventhough the Dolphins have John Beck and http://floridagridiron.blogspot.com/2008/04/2008-nfl-draft-day-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jricard)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14096977.post-5532239909424143859Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:00:00 +00002007-11-11T10:12:49.998-05:00Florida State UniversityBeat BC. Check.Beat Virgina Tech. Almost.Those two things would have made people stand up and notice FSU - despite losing to rival UM. There would have been a buzz back in Tallahassee. Instead, it goes unnoticed.Much like the injuries that affected this game (Weatherford and Smith), the suspension (Xavier Lee) and the non-calls (Taylor being sacked but ignored, the overturned pass downfield that http://floridagridiron.blogspot.com/2007/11/florida-state-misses-opportunity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jricard)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14096977.post-2463759921780185555Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:10:00 +00002007-08-16T15:20:51.269-04:00DolphinsPreseasonA big time pre-season game because ESPN is broadcasting Monday Night Football on Thursday Night. That isn't confusing at all! And neither is tonight's matchup as we get closer looks at Trent Green, Ted Ginn, even Chris Chambers.In a sense of irony, or perhaps it was scripted, Trent Green will return to KC tonight and it will be interesting to note the reactions - from the fans to the http://floridagridiron.blogspot.com/2007/08/miami-to-face-chiefstonight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jricard)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14096977.post-4067744721238908947Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:13:00 +00002007-03-22T13:19:18.185-04:00David CarrDolphinsOff-SeasonWhy not?The Houston Texans are apparently in love with collecting backup QBs, the latest addition being Matt Schaub from the Atlanta Falcons. If this happens, and it looks pretty likely, David Carr is done in Houston. Heck, he is done anyway even if this deal doesn't pan out.So, why not bring him to Miami?He would benefit from having really no expectations and would come in as Daunte Culpepper's http://floridagridiron.blogspot.com/2007/03/david-carr-to-miami.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jricard)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14096977.post-5401501980134746768Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:53:00 +00002007-03-02T18:59:27.397-05:00BuccaneersJaguarsOff-SeasonThe Bucs re-signed Mike Alstott to a one year deal and also re-signed CB Buchanon to a 2 year deal.The Jags grabbed RT Tony Pashos from the Ravens and signed him as a FA for 5 years, while also inking Scobee to a 5 year deal. All these transactions may seem minor, but they will go a long way to helping their respective teams in the near future.The Bucs need to maintain their running attack, and http://floridagridiron.blogspot.com/2007/03/jags-bucs-making-moves-early.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jricard)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14096977.post-4693128442819724153Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:06:00 +00002007-02-13T22:12:25.092-05:00Site Announcements and UpdatesJust a heads up - Floridagridiron.com is undergoing some changes to better serve the uptick in growth. We are reformatting all sections of the site; from the main page which will feature some major upgrades, to the blog and to the forums. Not to mention, we are adding our Fantasy Football Institute, located at http://www.floridagridiron.com/moodle.We will be adding more writers, and more http://floridagridiron.blogspot.com/2007/02/we-aint-dead-just-fixin-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jricard)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14096977.post-116317350048086786Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:35:00 +00002006-11-10T10:45:00.526-05:00RIDE THE HOT STREAKThe players listed below -- three each at QB, RB and WR and one TE -- are performing well enough of late to be must-starts regardless of the match-ups.Marion Barber III, RB, Cowboys (@ARI): He has a TD run in five of his past seven games, including a season-high two in Week 8. He has 56 carries for 296 yards (5.3 per carry, 42.3 per game) and six TDs in those seven contests, http://floridagridiron.blogspot.com/2006/11/david-dunn-week-10-fantasy-picks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jricard)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14096977.post-116253102467071801Fri, 03 Nov 2006 05:07:00 +00002006-11-03T00:17:04.693-05:00This is the first piece by David Dunn, a fantasy mastermind (or is it nutjob?) who is currently ranked #42 on ESPN's fantasy leagues' top 50. Let's peak into David's mind...Bye weeks: Cardinals, Eagles, Jets, Panthers.RIDE THE HOT STREAKThe players listed below -- three each at QB, RB and WR and one TE -- are performing well enough of late to be must-starts regardless of the match-ups.Tom Brady,http://floridagridiron.blogspot.com/2006/11/weekly-fantasy-update-with-david-dunn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jricard)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14096977.post-115863888474578038Tue, 19 Sep 2006 03:59:00 +00002006-09-19T00:08:04.746-04:00With a big win on MNF over the Steelers, the Jaguars finally arrived. Well, for the rest of the world they did. Going 12-4 last season, you would think the Jaguars would have garnered some attention from the media - but playing in a small (I mean, minature) market doesn't help them get exposure. The team America forgot reminded everyone why they are a force to be reckoned with, not that the http://floridagridiron.blogspot.com/2006/09/jaguars-are-for-real.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jricard)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14096977.post-115863829333799542Tue, 19 Sep 2006 03:51:00 +00002006-09-18T23:58:13.353-04:00Well, both the Canes lost and the Dolphins lost this weekend in what was shaping up to be a good weekend for football. The mood has dampered a lot with Cane fans talking more openly about not making a bowl game and also about their desire to be rid of headcoach Larry Coker.The Dolphins, coming off their hard fought effort against Pittsburgh on NBC's debut of Thursday night football in which theyhttp://floridagridiron.blogspot.com/2006/09/dade-county-football-suffers-bad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jricard)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14096977.post-115745809608739329Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:57:00 +00002006-09-05T08:08:16.100-04:00The big game - UM and FSU are the definition of it. Not only do these two schools have a long and rivaled history against one another, with implications of national championships upon each meeting still, but they are also an institution of sorts.ESPN kicked off its coverage of the college season with the fireworks that are ESPN Full Circle coverage. Spread over several channels, the coverage ofhttp://floridagridiron.blogspot.com/2006/09/florida-state-emerges-with-spotlight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jricard)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14096977.post-113262527781561907Tue, 22 Nov 2005 01:45:00 +00002005-11-21T21:07:57.833-05:00The entire state of Florida seems to be in a downward spiral at this point. It seems like all the major programs as well as the professionals are not clicking this season.Well, except for Jacksonville, Tampa Bay and USF.FAU tries to continue to wake up enough fans to get into Division I. They are going to be close - real close by seasons end at their goal of 60,000+ attendance. They have had http://floridagridiron.blogspot.com/2005/11/florida-football-suffers-set-backs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jricard)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14096977.post-112682824516967161Thu, 15 Sep 2005 23:40:00 +00002005-09-15T19:50:45.173-04:00The ACC continues to present big matchups, as this weekend it sees another major battle for a division in Florida State at Boston College and an intriguing dark horse match as the Hurricanes roll into Death Valley to face Clemson.One could be the heavyweight match to decide a division title and one representative in the ACC championship game. The other could define a season.Imagine if the http://floridagridiron.blogspot.com/2005/09/acc-matchups-big.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jricard)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14096977.post-112558330889233281Thu, 01 Sep 2005 13:48:00 +00002005-09-01T10:01:48.896-04:00So it is Drew Weatherford that leads the Noles in Tallahassee against the Canes for the first game of the year. Could there be any bigger event to start off your college career? That isn't necessarily a rhetorical question, either.A freshman QB is going to cut his teeth in one of the fiercest rivalries in college football. At least he will do it at home and get a somewhat good-night's rest in http://floridagridiron.blogspot.com/2005/09/weatherford-will-start-but-will-he.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jricard)0