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Theo and Eric talk all things football and NFL related, including series about the history of NFL franchises. Join us as we paint the picture of the history of the NFL in context with today’s game. Follow us on Twitter: @CheckDCharlies Follow us on Instagram: @checkdowncharlies Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/checkdown-charlies-football-podcast/id1553276048 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55MV05OUrh4WqCgzp4PD3P
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![Miami Dolphins - Ep.36 - 1985 (Part 1)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Miami Dolphins - Ep.36 - 1985 (Part 1)
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
On this week's episode, Theo and Eric dive into the Dolphins 2024 playoff exit, 1985, and how Marino and the Fins would fare with a target on their back.
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ARTICLE: DOLPHINS’ NEW PLAY: WAITING FOR MARINO
New York Times
By Michael Janofsky
AUG. 18, 1985
https://www.nytimes.com/1985/08/18/sports/dolphins-new-play-waitning-for-marino.html
ARTICLE: MARINO HOLDOUT TAKES A CONFRONTATIONAL TURN
Orlando Sentinel
AUG. 31, 1985
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1985/08/31/marino-holdout-takes-a-confrontational-turn/
ARTICLE: NO NEW CONTRACT BUT MARINO ENDS HIS HOLDOUT
L.A Times
L.A TIMES ARCHIVES
SEPT. 1, 1985
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-01-sp-25860-story.html
ARTICLE: THE RISE AND FALL OF A.J
SUN SENTINEL
SEPT. 3, 1985
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1985/09/03/the-rise-and-fall-of-aj/
ARTICLE: AFC EAST PREVIEW
By Paul Zimmerman
SEPT. 4, 1985
https://vault.si.com/vault/1985/09/04/afc-east
ARTICLE: SHULA PULLS MARINO, OILERS PULL OUT WIN, 26-23
LA TIMES ARCHIVES
SEPT. 9, 1985
ARTICLE: DOLPHINS TAKE DENVER BY STORM, 30-26
LA TIMES
By Bob Oates
SEPT. 30, 1985
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-30-sp-17630-story.html
ARTICLE: HE KEEPS DANNY OFF HIS FANNY
CENTER DWIGHT STEPHENSON’S BLOCKING MAKES LIFE EASY FOR Dan Marino
By Rick Telander
SEPT. 30, 1985
ARTICLE: RALLY BY DOLPHINS TOPS STEELERS, 24-20
New York Times
OCT. 7, 1985
https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/07/sports/nfl-rally-by-dolphins-tops-steelers-24-20.html
DOLPHINS BOLSTER THEIR DEFENSE FOR THE JETS TONIGHT
LA TIMES ARCHIVES
OCT. 14th, 1985
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-10-14-sp-14770-story.html
DOLPHINS MAKE ‘HUGE’ TRADE ALL-PRO GREEN JOINS MIAMI FOR 2 DRAFT CHOICES
Sun Sentinel
OCT. 10th, 1985
FREEMAN MCNEIL GAINED 173 YARDS AND THE JETS’ DEFENSE…
By Joe Sherman
UPI Archives
OCT. 14th, 1985
https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/10/14/Freeman-McNeil-gained-173-yards-and-the-Jets-defense/3411100960408/
JETS STOP MARINO AND RUSH PAST DOLPHINS INTO FIRST
By Gerald Eskenazi
New York Times
OCT. 15th, 1985
https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/15/sports/jets-stop-marino-and-rush-past-dolphins-into-first.html
ARTICLE: HIPPLE’S 3 TOUCHDOWN PASSES LEAD LIONS OVER DOLPHINS
Washington Post
OCT. 28th, 1985
ARTICLE: GROGAN-LED DRIVES BOOST PATRIOTS BY MIAMI, 17-13
Washington Post
NOV 4th, 1985
![Miami Dolphins - Ep.35 - Super Bowl XIX](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Miami Dolphins - Ep.35 - Super Bowl XIX
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
On the final installment of 1984, Theo and Eric discuss how Miami's golden boy led them to the doorstep of greatness. They discuss Marino's impact on the game at large and what we can learn as fans from the Dolphins historic 1984 campaign
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![Miami Dolphins - Ep.34 - 1984- Marino Magic (Part 4)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Miami Dolphins - Ep.34 - 1984- Marino Magic (Part 4)
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
This week, Theo and Eric speak about Marino's historic numbers in comparison with the modern NFL, and how a Pittsburgh kid came back to haunt his hometown team.
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![Miami Dolphins - Ep.33 - 1984- Marino Magic (Part 3)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Miami Dolphins - Ep.33 - 1984- Marino Magic (Part 3)
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
On this week's episode, Eric and Theo delve deeper into the Dolphins historic 1984 season. How will the Dolphins fare against a changing backdrop of the NFL?
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![Miami Dolphins - Ep.32 - 1984: Marino Magic (Part 2)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Miami Dolphins - Ep.32 - 1984: Marino Magic (Part 2)
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
On this week's episode, Theo and Eric continue discussing Marino's dominance in 1984, with a detour on the recent Charissa Thompson controversy.
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![Miami Dolphins - Ep.31 - 1984: Marino Magic (Part 1)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Miami Dolphins - Ep.31 - 1984: Marino Magic (Part 1)
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
On this week's episode, Theo and Eric dive into the controversy surrounding 1984, the USFL, Donald Trump, and Miami's savior: Dan Marino.
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DOCUMENTARY: Movers, Shakers and Record Breakers By NFL Films 1984
ARTICLE: DID HE PASS? DID HE EVER. GIVE HIM AN ‘A’ THE DOLPHINS’ DAN MARINO NEARLY GOT THE MAX IN THE NFL QUARTERBACK RATINGS DURING A 35-17 ROUT OF THE REDSKINS By Paul Zimmerman Sept 10, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/09/10/did-he-pass-did-he-ever-give-him-an-a
ARTICLE: DR.Z’s RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/11/12/dr-zs-rx-to-revive-the-nfl
ARTICLE: SI’S AFC EAST PREVIEW By Paul Zimmerman Sept 5th, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/09/05/afc-east
DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football
![Miami Dolphins - Ep.30 - Historic 2023 (So Far)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Miami Dolphins - Ep.30 - Historic 2023 (So Far)
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
This week's episode is a little break from the ordinary. Theo and Eric dive into Miami's 2023 season from a historic perspective, and talk about where they see the team heading this season.
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![Miami Dolphins - Ep.29 - Marino’s First Season](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Miami Dolphins - Ep.29 - Marino’s First Season
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
On this week's episode, Theo and Eric get into the 1983 season, and the Dolphins' succession plan from Woodley to Dan Marino!
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![Miami Dolphins - Ep.28 - Marino Joins the Fins (Part 2)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Miami Dolphins - Ep.28 - Marino Joins the Fins (Part 2)
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
On this week's episode, the guys delve deeper into Marino's draft day slide, exploring the reasons why Marino ended up with the Dolphins
![Miami Dolphins - Ep.27. - Marino Joins the Fins (Part 1)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Miami Dolphins - Ep.27. - Marino Joins the Fins (Part 1)
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
On this week's episode, Theo and Eric explore the 1983 draft. Fresh off of a Super Bowl disappointment, the Dolphins have a superstar fall right in their laps.