Game of Attrition

By Erving "Enforcer" Conaway




Miami Dolphins at Calolina Panthers
November 19,  Thursday 8:20pm











A pooler's point of view. When looking in the mirror, we all know that our worst enemy can be ourselves. And with both teams in this matchup, this is the case.

You can look for this to be a game that's going to be won in the trenches. This will be a game of attrition and possession, which Miami will win. The Dolphin's average time of possession is 32:30 vs the Panther's 30:20. Chad Hinne and Pat White are good game managers. Yes, I said it!!  Chad Hinne and Pat White are good game managers, who play their roles well, by not trying to do too much. Meanwhile, Ricky Williams is still showing flashes of a Pro Bowler.

The Panthers go into this game with the third ranked rushing offense, and the Fins with the fourth. Take my advice: Jake Delhomme wil cause the Panthers to lose this one. For example, he's known for trying to force the ball in tight coverage, and what's even more disturbing, is when you throw 13 interceptions with only 7 TD's. That's an indication that the playaction pass needs work.

Furthermore, the Dolphins scheme well on Defense. So, Panthers, if you're listening, run the ball and all is good; throw the ball more than usual, and you'll walk away the Carolina Kittens! Especially with your 23rd ranking in scoring vs. Miami's 13th. Which is amazing for a team that hardly passes the ball.

Miami wins. Just call it at long shot. I call it a sure shot.