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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAVIE, FLA (October 21, 2013) MIAMI DOLPHINS (3-3) VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (5-2) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 Gillete Stadium Foxborough, Massachusets, 1:00 P.M. (ET) GAME NO. 7, #MIAvsNE Miami Dolphins Media Relaions, (954) 452-7010 Twiter: @DolphinsMEDIA, @MiamiDolphins 2013 MIAMI DOLPHINS SCHEDULE Harvey Greene, Sr. VP of Media Relaions, [email protected]fl.com Gayle Baden, Execuive Assistant, [email protected]fl.com Jason Jenkins, VP of Communicaions, [email protected] Preseason Fitz Ollison, Sr. Director of Communicaions, [email protected] Date Opponent Time (EST) Network Simon Noel, Staff Assistant, [email protected] August 4 Dallas 8:00 p.m. L, 20-24 ^ James Poling, Staff Assistant, [email protected] August 9 at Jacksonville 7:30 p.m. W, 27-3 August 17 at Houston 8:00 p.m. L, 17-24 DOLPHINS VS. PATRIOTS August 24 vs. Tampa Bay 7:30 p.m. L, 16-17 August 29 vs. New Orleans 7:30 p.m. W, 24-21 ^ NFL/Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio The Dolphins began playing the Patriots twice a year during the regular season in 1967 and have swept the Regular Season regular season series 13 imes, while New England has Date Opponent Time (EST) Network owned the series on seven occasions, all coming since September 8 at Cleveland 1:00 p.m. W, 23-10 September 15 at Indianapolis 1:00 p.m. W, 24-20 1986. New England has won the last four contests, but September 22 vs. Atlanta 4:05 p.m. W, 27-23 Miami sill leads the overall series by a 50-45 margin. September 30 at New Orleans 8:40 p.m. L, 17-38 October 6 vs. Balimore 1:00 p.m. L, 23-26 October 13 BYE WEEK DOLPHINS ON THE AIR October 20 vs. Buffalo 1:00 p.m. L, 21-23 October 27 at New England 1:00 p.m. CBS TELEVISION October 31 vs. Cincinnai 8:25 p.m. NFLN The game will be televised live in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale November 11 at Tampa Bay 8:40 p.m. ESPN area on WFOR-TV (CBS 4), WINK-TV (Channel 11) in Fort November 17 vs. San Diego 1:00 p.m. CBS Myers and in West Palm Beach on WPEC-TV (Channel 12). November 24 vs. Carolina 1:00 p.m. FOX Jim Nantz will call the play-by-play with Phil Simms adding December 1 at N.Y. Jets 1:00 p.m. CBS the expert analysis. December 8 at Pitsburgh 1:00 p.m. CBS December 15 vs. New England 1:00 p.m. CBS DOLPHINS RADIO NETWORK December 22 at Buffalo 1:00 p.m. CBS The contest will air on Clear Channel, WBGG (105.9 FM) and December 29 vs. NY Jets 1:00 p.m. CBS WINZ (940 AM) and a network of affiliates throughout Florida. Former wide receiver Jimmy Cefalo, Hall of Famer 2013 AFC EAST STANDINGS Bob Griese and former ight end Joe Rose will call the game acion. Former linebacker Kim Bokamper adds the sidline commentary. Team W L PCT PF PA New England 5 2 .714 152 127 SPANISH RADIO NY Jets 4 3 .571 134 162 The game also will air on the Spanish home of the Dolphins, MIami 3 3 .500 135 140 WQBA (1140 am) with Raul Striker, Jr. and Joaquin Duro in Buffalo 3 4 .429 159 178 the broadcast booth. Monday - 10/21 Tuesday - 10/22 Wednesday - 10/23 Thursday - 10/24 Friday - 10/25 Saturday - 10/26 Sunday - 10/27 Joe Philbin Pracice Pracice No Availability Pracice No Availability Kickoff 1:30 p.m. 1:40 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 10:40 a.m. at New England 1:00 p.m. (EST) Coordinators Joe Philbin Joe Philbin Joe Philbin 2:30 p.m. 3:50 p.m. 5:10 p.m. 12:35 p.m. Players Players Players Players 3:25 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 12:45 p.m. Ben Johnson, assistant quarterback; born May 11, 1986, Charleston, COACHING STAFF S.C. Quarterback North Carolina 2004-08. No pro playing experience. College coach: Boston College 2010-11. Pro coach: Joined Dolphins Head Coach, Joe Philbin in 2012. Pro career: Became the tenth coach in Dolphins history on January 20, 2012. Entering his second season as head coach of the Miami Darren Krein, head strength & condiioning; born July 7, 1971, Au- Dolphins, Joe Philbin led the team to a 7-9 record and a second-place rora, Colo. Linebacker/defensive end Miami 1989-1993. Pro line- finish in the AFC East in 2012. Working with one of the youngest ros- backer San Diego Chargers 1994, Barcelona Dragons (NFLE) 1996. ters in the NFL, Philbin had the Dolphins in playoff contention until Pro coach: Seatle Seahawks 1997-98, 2002-09, joined Dolphins in the penultimate week of the season while improving the team’s 2011. record from the previous year. Under Philbin’s leadership, the team finished tied for first in the AFC in touchdowns allowed by defense Phil McGeoghan, asst. wide receivers; July 8, 1979 Springfield, Mass. (32), and its 42.6% of red zone touchdowns allowed was the lowest Wide receiver Maine 1998-2000. Pro wide receiver Denver 2001. figure in the NFL. As a measure of the team’s disciplined approach, College coach: Maine 2007, Naval Academy Prep 2008, South Florida the Dolphins had the third fewest penalties in the NFL in 2012. Also under Philbin’s guidance, quarterback Ryan Tannehill set franchise 2009-11. Pro coach: Joined Dolphins in 2012. rookie records in several offensive categories. Philbin joined Miami ater serving as the offensive coordinator with the Green Bay Pack- Marwan Maalouf, assistant special teams; born November 26, 1976, ers since 2007. Strongsville, Ohio. College Coach: Baldwin-Wallace College 2000, Fordham 2001, Eastern Michigan 2002, Rutgers 2002-03. Pro Coach: Background: Philbin played one year at Washington and Jefferson, Cleveland Browns 2004-06, Balimore Ravens 2008-11, Indianapolis where he earned his degree in sociology. He has coached colle- Colts 2012. giately at Tulane (1984-85), Worcester Tech (1986-87), USMMA (1988-89), Allegheny (1990-93), Ohio (1994), Northeastern (1995- Chris Mosley, asst. offensive line; born December 5, 1977, Running 96), Harvard (1997-98) and Iowa (1999-2002). back Southeast Missouri State 1997-98, Washington & Jefferson 1999-2000. College coach: Washington & Jefferson 2004, Akron Personal: Born July 2, 1961 in Springfield, Mass. He and his wife 2005, Villanova 2006, Boston College 2007, Princeton 2008, St. Diane have six children Mathew, John, Kevin, Tim, Colleen and a Aslem 2011 Pro coach: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2009-10, joined Dol- deceased son, Michael. phins in 2012. The following are thumbnail sketches of the assistant coaches on Jeff Nixon, running backs; born October 16, 1974, Rochester, Pa. the 2013 staff. Running back West Virginia 1993-94, Penn State 1996. No pro playing experience. College coach: Penn State 1997, Princeton 1998, Ship- Blue Adams, assist. defensive backs; born October 15, 1979, pensburg 1999-2002, Tennessee-Chatanooga 2003-05, Temple Miami, Florida. Defensive Back Cincinnai 1998-2003. Pro defen- 2006. Pro coach: Philadelphia Eagles 2007-2010, joined Dolphins in sive back New York Giants/Jacksonville Jaguars 2003, Rhein Fire 2011. 2004, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2005-06, Cincinnai Bengals 2007. College Coach: Purdue 2010, Northern Iowa 2011. Pro coach: Ken O'Keefe, wide receivers; born August 18, 1953, Milford, Conn. Joined Dolphins in 2012. No pro playing experience. College coach: New Haven 1976-77, Al- legheny 1986-97, Fordham 1998, Iowa 1999-2011. Pro coach: Joined Lou Anarumo, defensive backs; born August 18, 1966, Staten Is- Dolphins in 2011. land, N.Y. Atended Wagner College 1987-90. No pro playing expe- rience. College Coach: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy 1989-90, Dave Puloka, asst. strength and condiioning; born January 12, 1979, 1992-94, Wagner 1990, Syracuse 1990-91, Harvard 1995-2000, Arlington, Mass. Linebacker Holy Cross 1997-2000. No pro playing Marshall 2001-03, Purdue 2004-11. Pro coach: Joined Dolphins in experience College coach: Stevens Insitute of Technology 2005, Vir- 2012. ginia 2006. Pro coach: Atlanta Falcons 2007, joined Dolphins in 2008. Charlie Bullen, assistant defensive line; born September 28, 1984, Darren Rizzi, special teams coordinator; born July 21, 1970, Hillsdale, Palaine, IL. Atended Iowa 2006-08. No pro playing experience. N.J. Tight end Rhode Island 1988-1991. College coach: Rhode Island College Coach: Iowa (2007-11). Pro coach: Joined Dolphins in 2012. 1992, Colgate 1993, New Haven 1993-97, Northeastern 1998, New Haven 1999-2001 (head coach), Rutgers 2002-07, Rhode Island 2008 Jeff Burris, defensive assistant; born June 6, 1972, Rock Hill, SC. (head coach). Pro coach: Joined Dolphins in 2009. Safety Notre Dame 1990-93. Pro defensive back Buffalo Bills (1994–1997), Indianapolis Colts (1998–2001), Cincinnai Bengals Kacy Rodgers, defensive line; born June 24, 1969, Humboldt, Ten- (2002–2003). College coach: Massachusets 2012. Pro coach: Sacr- nessee. Linebacker/defensive end Tennessee 1988-1991. Pro line- mento Mountain Lions (UFL) 2011, joined Dolphins in 2013. backer Shreveport Pirates (CFL) 1994. College coach: Tennessee-Marin 1994-97, Louisiana-Monroe 1998, Middle Ten- Dan Campbell, ight ends; born April 13, 1976, Cliton, Texas. Tight nessee State 1999-2001, Arkansas 2002. Pro coach: Dallas Cowboys end Texas A&M 1994-98. Pro ight end New York Giants 1999- 2003-07, joined Dolphins in 2008. 2002, Dallas Cowboys 2003-05, Detroit Lions 2006-08, New Or- leans Saints 2009. Pro coach: Joined Dolphins in 2010. Mike Sherman, offensive coordinator; born December 19, 1954, Norwood, Mass. Defensive end/offensive tackle Central Connecicut David Corrao, assistant linebackers; born June 11, 1974.