http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com Sports Buzz 60 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:53:27 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1345745.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1345745.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST As Ricky Williams was scoring three touchdowns Thursday, his ``pranic healer'' was listening to the game on the radio in California -- in between conducting a meditation session -- just in case Williams needed his help. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1343242.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1343242.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The Dolphins made their first appearance on NFL Network's Thursday night package, and fortunately the channel has improved its game presentation since initially miscasting Bryant Gumbel as a play-by-play announcer. Still, there is room for improvement. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1338615.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1338615.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:00 EST Bill Parcells doesn't speak to local reporters and general manager Jeff Ireland rarely does, but Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered an assessment of his team and doesn't sugarcoat the deficiencies at receiver. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1333691.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1333691.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00 EST With the Dolphins at the season's midpoint, key spring decisions will be shaped by the final eight games. Five questions needing clarity: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1327044.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1327044.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00 EST When the University of Miami program was floundering a couple years ago, one of thecomplaints -- as voiced by ex-Cane Jonathan Vilma at the time -- was that ``guys are notimproving year to year.'' That clearly has changed. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1321739.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1321739.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00 EST A six pack of Dolphins:<p/> Gibril Wilson wants to make one thing clear: He said he has not lost his starting safety job, even though Chris Clemons was on the field instead to open the Jets game. ``That was just a certain package,'' Wilson said. Yeremiah Bell ``and I are still the starters. Nobody needs to get antsy.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1319104.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1319104.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST For years, major colleges from lower-profile conferences have bent over backward to accommodate ESPN, scheduling basketball games at midnight, football games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and asking ``How high?'' when ESPN says jump. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1314639.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1314639.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Four Dolphins rookies had major roles Sunday -- Vontae Davis, Sean Smith, Brian Hartline and Chris Clemons. But what's the deal with Pat White (13 snaps all season) and Patrick Turner (who hasn't played)? http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1309879.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1309879.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00 EDT The Dolphins' disappointing start generated plenty of commentary from team alums at Don Shula's and O.J. McDuffie's charity events last week. Ted Ginn Jr. drew derision from several former Dolphins for drops and his penchant for running out of bounds. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1307387.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1307387.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Football media musings from the couch:<p/> Best TV rookies? ESPN's Jon Gruden has commanding TV presence, but this award goes to Rodney Harrison and Tony Dungy for their refreshing candor in NBC's studio. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1303543.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1303543.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00 EDT Even as Heat fans await the key summer of 2010, this season should provide answers to pressing questions. Among them, and what NBA people are saying: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1275974.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1275974.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:24 EDT The number of Marlins coaches that will not return next season doubled, from two to four, on Friday when the team announced that third base/outfield coach Bo Porter and bullpen coach Steve Foster declined contract offers for 2010. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1276472.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1276472.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:00 EDT The spotlight on Channing Crowder gets brighter this week, with the Dolphins playing on the high-profile Monday night stage and his summer spat with Jets coach Rex Ryan providing fodder for the ESPN broadcast. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1270028.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1270028.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:27 EDT For the first time this season, UM offensive coordinator Mark Whipple and defensive coordinator John Lovett spoke at length about their players Tuesday. Some highlights: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1265256.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1265256.html Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:00 EDT As the Dolphins turn the offense over to Chad Henne on Sunday, it would help if the struggling secondary can contain Buffalo's Terrell Owens and Dolphins nemesis Lee Evans. The two combined interceptions by Denver's Andre Goodman and Renaldo Hill -- whom Miami didn't re-sign -- are two more than Miami has. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1262613.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1262613.html Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Asking and answering:<p/> From a television standpoint, what is the best news about the baseball playoffs that begin next week? http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1258707.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1258707.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Word around the Marlins is significant offseason changes are likely coming, with some familiar faces to be jettisoned. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1253470.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1253470.html Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00 EDT It was late Monday, and Dolfans heard something familiar: ESPN's Ron Jaworski saying how ``Miami lacks explosiveness'' and Matt Millen bemoaning how the Dolphins ``cannot make a big play.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1250634.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1250634.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00 EDT Besides Hurricanes fans, you know who else is thrilled about the University of Miami football program's revival? http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1246620.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/barry-jackson/story/1246620.html Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:00 EDT The notion that other teams passed the Heat this summer? Coach Erik Spoelstra said he doesn't believe it.