THE LEAD ITEM Yes, we’ve reached a mini-milestone at Sheddawgs.com. Not only was it the 5th Annual Sheddawgs Day, not only was it the first regular season game played outside North America, but it was also the 50th game that I have had the chance to recap. In hindsight, I am not so sure the recap was a good idea, and here’s why. The Dolphins record in those 50 recaps: 17-33. Terrible. But for better or for worse, here’s a quick glance at some of my fav recaps of the past 50. 5. WEEK 1 2004 Dolphins vs Titans We started bad out of the gates with a loss to the Titans. A hurricane forced the game to be changed to a different date so we went into quarantine and made sure nobody knew the score when we watched it on Sunday. Those were the good old days when we had a solid tandem of AJ feely and Lamar Gordon. 4. Week 15 2004 Dophins vs Patriots I’m still not sure how it happened but the Fins beat the Patriots. Lassix moment when AJ got tapped on the ass and looked like he got shot. This was also a Sheddawgs Day game. 3. Week 2 2005 Dolphins vs Jets Dolphins lose but it was the first recap that featured the always entertaining “Melanie’s post-game quote of the week”. First quote: “One game a season doesn’t make” 2. Week 1 2006 Dolphins vs Steelers Dolphins lose but it was the first week I incorporated a song lyric into the recaps. First Lyric: “You can’t always get what you want” by The Rolling Stones 1.Week 4 2007 Raiders vs Dolphins Getting to recap a Fandango trip and a game that I watched live was pretty wicked. Recap at 50 Awards : All-time cheers to: Wes Welker, who we gave cheers to almost every game. Ally’s All-time All-Star Dolphin: Zach Thomas Melanie’s All-time quote: comes from Guest Dawg Steve Ryan in Calgary, in reference to Shed Dawg Mike saying he wished he woke up a Pats fan. "But then you would have no wife and no kids...cuz you would be gay!" ROOK’S RECAP 8.0 “Nothing falls like London Rain” -Heather Nova from the album “Siren” FINAL
SCORE: GIANTS 13 DOLPHINS 10 The Lead Item: Terrible. Game. Well there is one thing that falls like London Rain: The Miami Dolphins. And much like the rain made the field look ugly, the Dolphins made football look ugly. The start of the game did have a superbowl like atmosphere to it, like the anthems, not the actual gameplay. I could have watched a better game here in Halifax at Saint Mary’s University. Cheers to:That Giant Jason Taylor. The lone bright spot on an otherwise terrible trip. Jeers to:The field conditions. Worst I’ve seen. Even the 1967 Ice Bowl game between the Packers and Cowboys had better conditions than this. Dawg-O-Meter: 0 Ally’s
All-star dolphin: Jesse Chatman Bum(s) of the
week: Cleo Lemon Melanie’s
Quote of the week “Honestly, I couldn't point out London on a map if you didn't have names on the countries. I don't know what anything is. I know Italy looks like a boot. That's about it. They speak English. I learned that yesterday. They speak English in London, so I'll be fine." -The Future of the Dolphins Defense - Channing Crowder THE GAME OUTSIDE
THE GAME Shed Dawgs Day.......The 5th Annual Shed Dawgs Day was certainly the highlight of this day. The Day saw over 20 people show up to the shed to celebrate Shed Dawgs Day.....and the Dawgs will continue to keep on Crankin' it up.....regardless of what the team does on the field.....although it sure would be nice to get a win!!!!!!! JUNGLE JIM’S PLAY
OF THE GAME Ted Ginn's first NFL touchdown catch. DAWGS IN
ATTENDANCE Shed Dawg Mike SPECIAL GUESTS IN
ATTENDANCE Jay Power with Bruno ON THE GRILL Newfie Cheese Steak, Shed Dawg Chili, Hot Italian Sausage, Wings, Beef Tacitos, Meatballs, and other "Finger Foods" ON TAP Sunday, Nov 11, Buffalo vs. Miami (Could it be the beginning of the John Beck era???) “See you in da shed”
ROOK’S 50th RECAP and Mid-Season Bye Week Bonanza
50. Recaps.
The Dolphins record in the 50 games prior to those 50 recaps: 32 -18 dating back to 2000.
*Nick Saban doing his best Yoda impression at a New York press conference.
All-time jeers to: Wade Smith. Man I hated Wade Smith
All-time Bum of the week: Michael Lehan
Now, bring on the next 50. But first, the recap of the 50th game.
I guess the only bright spots were Ted Ginn catching his first TD (now if can only get one in America) and Jesse Chatman running like a bull. All in all, London was calling, but as has been the case all year, the Dolphins were nowhere to be found.
Shed Dawg Corey
Shed Dawg Jeff
Shed Dawg Aaron
Shed Dawg Bryan
Shed Dawg Johnny
Shed Dawg Steve
Shed Dawg Phil
Shed Dawg Neil
Shed Dawg Sean
Chuck Martyn
Joel Brennan
Wes Bennett
Keith and Barry Hanlon
Charlene Hollett
Janet Brown
Peter and Brenda Kent
Patti and the Girls
The Rook can be reached at paul@sheddawgs.com or Paul.Brothers@muchmusic.com
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