Mr. Vuckovich
Practice Squad
Gentlemen:
In my biased opinion.....
Dan Marino is the best Quarterback to ever play the game of Football.
Dan Marino is the best pure passer the game has ever seen.
Dan Marino has the best release of any man to ever throw a Football.
Dan Marino has God given abilities that very few of us have or will ever see again, certainly not in my lifetime. Marino`s feet, hand and eye coordination is a phenomenon and can only be compared to the elite fighter pilots of the armed forces. Marino`s size, his vision, his commanding presence, his take charge "whatever it takes" attitude, his common sense intelligence and unique instincts is what made Dan Marino the best ever. Not to mention Dan Marino`s durability, the best of any QB I ever saw.
From what I understand and from a number of valid sources, in 1984 - Dan Marino and Mark Clayton had one route that was unstoppable. A down & out I believe. Clayton would even tell the DB the play on the line of scrimmage. If you recall the 1985 Chicago Bear game. Marino-Clayton`s down & out could not be stopped by the Bear`s defense. Marino, to his credit won that game on his arm alone.
From my research, Marino`s Dad nor Jackie Sherrill had a role in Dan`s throwing mechanics. Marino was never taught how to throw, if anyone coached him, it was his Father. I remember watching Steve Spurrier in practice at the University of Florida. Spurrier would teach each QB how to throw, Spurrier would scream at his QBs, "keep the ball ****ed up by the ear!" Now, you got Marino who literally holds the ball down by his right hip and before you realize it - BAM, the ball is in the air. Steve Spurrier, the so called QB coach of College Football cannot even begin to understand Dan Marino`s mechanics.
Back in 1983 when I was a Sophomore in High School in north Florida. Three words - 1980`s, Dan Marino and Miami Vice. Today, looking back I did not realize what a spectacle it was watching Dan Marino throw a Football. Looking back and watching Marino throw a Football is Picasso to painting, Beethoven to music and Marlon Brando to acting. I`ve never seen Dan Marino personally, only on television.
Today I am 40 years old and recently had a dream that I ran into Dan Marino and asked him to show me his God given athletic ability or his "mechanics". He not only showed me, we passed the ball for about 20 minutes. This was only a dream.
Growing up in North Florida I have never met Dan Marino but heard rumers of his behavior regarding situations with his fans. One story a friend told me back in the 80`s when Dan purchased his first home, a pool company was contracted by the Marino`s for repair. Two young boys working on his pool, big fans obviously, had two Footballs and knocked on Dan`s door. Both boys asked Clair, Marino`s wife if Dan could sign the balls. Clair took the balls and closed the door. One hour later Dan ran out to the pool area screaming expletives at the youngsters then hurling both balls at both of the boys. This is an old story told by a friend of mine that knew the pool company`s owner.
With this story told, I can`t help to wonder how Dan`s "at times" angry behavior affected his team`s chances at winning a championship. I remember seeing Dan (on TV) alone on the sidelines. From what I understand Dan did not associate much with his teamates.
There is no question that Dan Marino`s generosity to the local Miami and Ft. Lauderdale community is the stuff of legends. His commitment to helping the local community is what more athletes should be doing today.
I am a successful person and some might consider me famous. Often times people will stop me with questions about my life and how I got where I am today. To most folks surprise, my answer is always the same, "I wish I could throw like Dan Marino".
This is my personal tribute to a man, other than my Dad, a man I have always admired - Dan Marino.
In my biased opinion.....
Dan Marino is the best Quarterback to ever play the game of Football.
Dan Marino is the best pure passer the game has ever seen.
Dan Marino has the best release of any man to ever throw a Football.
Dan Marino has God given abilities that very few of us have or will ever see again, certainly not in my lifetime. Marino`s feet, hand and eye coordination is a phenomenon and can only be compared to the elite fighter pilots of the armed forces. Marino`s size, his vision, his commanding presence, his take charge "whatever it takes" attitude, his common sense intelligence and unique instincts is what made Dan Marino the best ever. Not to mention Dan Marino`s durability, the best of any QB I ever saw.
From what I understand and from a number of valid sources, in 1984 - Dan Marino and Mark Clayton had one route that was unstoppable. A down & out I believe. Clayton would even tell the DB the play on the line of scrimmage. If you recall the 1985 Chicago Bear game. Marino-Clayton`s down & out could not be stopped by the Bear`s defense. Marino, to his credit won that game on his arm alone.
From my research, Marino`s Dad nor Jackie Sherrill had a role in Dan`s throwing mechanics. Marino was never taught how to throw, if anyone coached him, it was his Father. I remember watching Steve Spurrier in practice at the University of Florida. Spurrier would teach each QB how to throw, Spurrier would scream at his QBs, "keep the ball ****ed up by the ear!" Now, you got Marino who literally holds the ball down by his right hip and before you realize it - BAM, the ball is in the air. Steve Spurrier, the so called QB coach of College Football cannot even begin to understand Dan Marino`s mechanics.
Back in 1983 when I was a Sophomore in High School in north Florida. Three words - 1980`s, Dan Marino and Miami Vice. Today, looking back I did not realize what a spectacle it was watching Dan Marino throw a Football. Looking back and watching Marino throw a Football is Picasso to painting, Beethoven to music and Marlon Brando to acting. I`ve never seen Dan Marino personally, only on television.
Today I am 40 years old and recently had a dream that I ran into Dan Marino and asked him to show me his God given athletic ability or his "mechanics". He not only showed me, we passed the ball for about 20 minutes. This was only a dream.
Growing up in North Florida I have never met Dan Marino but heard rumers of his behavior regarding situations with his fans. One story a friend told me back in the 80`s when Dan purchased his first home, a pool company was contracted by the Marino`s for repair. Two young boys working on his pool, big fans obviously, had two Footballs and knocked on Dan`s door. Both boys asked Clair, Marino`s wife if Dan could sign the balls. Clair took the balls and closed the door. One hour later Dan ran out to the pool area screaming expletives at the youngsters then hurling both balls at both of the boys. This is an old story told by a friend of mine that knew the pool company`s owner.
With this story told, I can`t help to wonder how Dan`s "at times" angry behavior affected his team`s chances at winning a championship. I remember seeing Dan (on TV) alone on the sidelines. From what I understand Dan did not associate much with his teamates.
There is no question that Dan Marino`s generosity to the local Miami and Ft. Lauderdale community is the stuff of legends. His commitment to helping the local community is what more athletes should be doing today.
I am a successful person and some might consider me famous. Often times people will stop me with questions about my life and how I got where I am today. To most folks surprise, my answer is always the same, "I wish I could throw like Dan Marino".
This is my personal tribute to a man, other than my Dad, a man I have always admired - Dan Marino.
He must have signed thousands of footballs from the crew during that show and he never once complained. He wasn't the most personable of people I have ever met but he was the most legendary!
