Dolphins / Hurricane Irma thread

[maralieus]

Could they really put the game during our bye?? That would be an extremely unfair competitive disadvantage for us and Tampa. Not that we need it. Let us play in New England and make them play during their bye!

 

[AL R]

Jeremy Fowler‏Verified account @JFowlerESPN 8m8 minutes ago
Sources: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are neutral sites under consideration if Bucs-Dolphins play this week. Decision likely tomorrow.

 

[MD20]

I have not read all 18 pages of this thread, so I apologize if this has been discussed all ready.

What happens if the new roof on HRS gets damaged during this storm? We could be looking at a much bigger issue with all of our home games this season.

 

[nick1]

When it turns north you may change your mind. One advantage you have is not having to worry about the ocean surge.

Stay safe

Well Im right on the east coast of florida. But hopefully Not

 

[Dolph N.Fan]

So Atlanta has the same mascot as D.C. United?

And Minnesota United lol

I will say my interest in MLS has increased significantly with all their recent expansions with more on the way. Ok done derailing the thread.

 

[AL R]

I have not read all 18 pages of this thread, so I apologize if this has been discussed all ready.

What happens if the new roof on HRS gets damaged during this storm? We could be looking at a much bigger issue with all of our home games this season.

Yes, that is correct- not to mention the teams practice facilities. I am not sure the bubble would hold up either. See below....

The fabric used is extremely light, yet strong. Inflation is maintained via fans in the HVAC units through the integrated control system.

The structure was designed to withstand hurricane force winds up to category three. Internal air pressure is increased to "stiffen" the structure to withstand wind loading.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Dolphins_Training_Facility

 

[Sons Of Shula]

I have not read all 18 pages of this thread, so I apologize if this has been discussed all ready.

What happens if the new roof on HRS gets damaged during this storm? We could be looking at a much bigger issue with all of our home games this season.

It's built to withstand a Category 4.

If a Category 5 hits that far inland, playing football this season will be the last of anyone's worries down here. Destruction will be massive.

 

[Sons Of Shula]

Jeremy Fowler‏Verified account @JFowlerESPN 8m8 minutes ago
Sources: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are neutral sites under consideration if Bucs-Dolphins play this week. Decision likely tomorrow.

That's . . . odd.

 

[nick1]

That's . . . odd.

Very weird. Atlanta makes much more sense. Move it to Saturday in Atlanta. Since Atlanta might get some of it later though i guess that's why no Atlanta

 

[tzjombie]

It's built to withstand a Category 4.

If a Category 5 hits that far inland, playing football this season will be the last of anyone's worries down here. Destruction will be massive.

Currently it's a Cat 5, projection it will be a Cat4 if it turns north and hits south Florida.

 

[Sons Of Shula]

Very weird. Atlanta makes much more sense. Move it to Saturday in Atlanta. Since Atlanta might get some of it later

At this point in time Atlanta isn't completely safe either.

 

[MD]

Well Im right on the east coast of florida. But hopefully Not

Oops. Thought you were in Orlando. You're definitely not out of the woods.

 

[Mazinator1027]

I'm sure there's a reason Atlanta isn't being considered. Must be logistical problems we're not aware of.

 

[PAphins]

Well if its moved to the bye, we'd get TJ McDonald for 1 extra game this season...

EDIT: Ugh bye doesn't count toward suspension. So no upside.

 

[jfleag61]

In 1992 when we lost our bye week because of Andrew, we went 11-5..... just sayin!