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This is one of the best all-time series IMHO. At one time, the Raiders led the series 13-3-1. With its 26-25 comeback win last year, on amazing face mask throw from Ryan Fitzpatrick, the Dolphins now lead the series 18-17-1.

A couple of quick facts. Some that are older than me (not many left LOL), maybe you can chime in on those early days before 1970. Anyone see the first game? If memory serves, I think a few of you have.

* The Dolphins played the Raiders twice a year in the early days before divisional realignment. That helps to explain that ugly 3-13-1.
* Miami's first ever game was against the Raiders. Joe Auer, of the Dolphins, took the opening kickoff for a touchdown!
* The Raiders 12-7 win over Miami in 1973 snapped the Dolphins 18-game win streak.
* The Dolphins won 11 straight after that, meaning the team won 29 out of 30 games during that stretch.
* One of my favorite games of all-time was Miami's 27-10 win in the AFC Championship game over the Raiders to get to Super Bowl VIII.
* It was the Raiders who ended Miami's shot at three straight super bowl titles with a 28-26 win in the infamous Sea of Hands game, also referred to as Super Bowl VIII 1/2 at the time.
* And who can forget Dan Marino's first game. Coming in on Monday night and nearly leading a comeback. Against....the Raiders!
 
My Dad always mentioned that Sea of Hands game as to why he hated the Raiders all his life. I was a year old when it happened, so I don't remember. lol In general, the 70's seemed to be like paper, rock, and scissors. The Dolphins beat the Steelers more often than not, the Raiders beat the Dolphins more often than not, and the Steelers beat the Raiders more often than not.
 
Hate the raiders living out here on the wrong coast. Surrounded by raiders. Gonna be a rough monday after for me. Just hoping gruden doesn't run up the score
 
opticblazed said:
Hate the raiders living out here on the wrong coast. Surrounded by raiders. Gonna be a rough monday after for me. Just hoping gruden doesn't run up the score
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The way the Raiders are playing they have to be favored. That offense is really humming, with Carr finding success on deeper throws.

It's not going to be easy, but I hope Miami plays with a lot of desire and finds a way.
 
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For awhile I worked with an old school Raiders fan. Cool guy. Anyway, he had met Ted Hendricks and got a chance to talk with him.

Hendricks said that everyone knew the Raiders had the most talent, but that they were poorly coached. Said that Oakland would have won five super bowls with Don Shula.

Apparently, he wasn't a John Madden fan.
 
SF Dolphin Fan said:
This is one of the best all-time series IMHO. At one time, the Raiders led the series 13-3-1. With its 26-25 comeback win last year, on amazing face mask throw from Ryan Fitzpatrick, the Dolphins now lead the series 18-17-1.

A couple of quick facts. Some that are older than me (not many left LOL), maybe you can chime in on those early days before 1970. Anyone see the first game? If memory serves, I think a few of you have.

* The Dolphins played the Raiders twice a year in the early days before divisional realignment. That helps to explain that ugly 3-13-1.
* Miami's first ever game was against the Raiders. Joe Auer, of the Dolphins, took the opening kickoff for a touchdown!
* The Raiders 12-7 win over Miami in 1973 snapped the Dolphins 18-game win streak.
* The Dolphins won 11 straight after that, meaning the team won 29 out of 30 games during that stretch.
* One of my favorite games of all-time was Miami's 27-10 win in the AFC Championship game over the Raiders to get to Super Bowl VIII.
* It was the Raiders who ended Miami's shot at three straight super bowl titles with a 28-26 win in the infamous Sea of Hands game, also referred to as Super Bowl VIII 1/2 at the time.
* And who can forget Dan Marino's first game. Coming in on Monday night and nearly leading a comeback. Against....the Raiders!
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I actually missed that Marino almost come back. If you knew me, that should tell you how upset I must have been, because I'm that person that will stick it out in a blowout game, thinking, "Well, Miami can still get 28 points in two minutes, to put it to just a FG if everything goes right"

I remember my dad was teasing me, asking how Miami was doing (He knew), I turned off TV, stormed off to bed, and did not hear about Marino until Highschool the next day.
 
tay0365 said:
I actually missed that Marino almost come back. If you knew me, that should tell you how upset I must have been, because I'm that person that will stick it out in a blowout game, thinking, "Well, Miami can still get 28 points in two minutes, to put it to just a FG if everything goes right"

I remember my dad was teasing me, asking how Miami was doing (He knew), I turned off TV, stormed off to bed, and did not hear about Marino until Highschool the next day.
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That's an awesome attitude, though. I always think it's possible to come back.

As to Marino, he had me leaning forward in my seat. Can't remember getting more excited over a quarterback. The things he could do were unreal. Better athlete, before his surgery, than given credit for too. Not that he was going to run for a 60-yard gain, but he was elite with his movements in the pocket.
 
SF Dolphin Fan said:
That's an awesome attitude, though. I always think it's possible to come back.

As to Marino, he had me leaning forward in my seat. Can't remember getting more excited over a quarterback. The things he could do were unreal. Better athlete, before his surgery, than given credit for too. Not that he was going to run for a 60-yard gain, but he was elite with his movements in the pocket.
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The man was so good, wish we could have that again, hoping Tua can bring that again.

Felt so sorry for Marino, if they had just given him a half way decent and consistent defense, Marino would have had his SB(s) trophies.
 
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tay0365 said:
The man was so good, wish we could have that again, hoping Tua can bring that again.

Felt so sorry for Marino, it they had just given him a half way decent and consistent defense, Marino would have had his SB(s) trophies.
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I definitely thought Miami was going to win multiple super bowls with Marino.

That Killer B defense kind of vanished quickly and then Shula couldn't find a running game. Lots of bad drafts etc.

I never would have guessed watching Marino early in his career that Miami wouldn't win a super bowl. I think that 1984 team would have beaten a lot of super teams from that ERA. But SF was clearly better.

Had Walsh not switched to seven DB's, who knows. Great coaching decision as Miami led 10-7 early.
 
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