And so it begins. Humble beginnings, but a start to the season nonetheless. Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys hopefuls play encore to Hall of Fame induction ceremony - MiamiHerald.com

Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys hopefuls play encore to Hall of Fame induction ceremony - Miami Dolphins - MiamiHerald.com
8:00 PM Tonight, Sunday, August 4, 2013. This is a network TV game! The Cowboys hoping to make the roster take on those who want to make the roster for the Dolphins.

No one will mistake this game for the Superbowl, but the game will be far too real for those unsure of making the final rosters.  Call it the undrafted free agent bowl.

I happen to like preseason games. Its an insight into team development. You can root for the little guys. Players soon find out whether they have an realistic opportunity or if they were hired as part time tackle dummies. Some years you get to watch place kickers duel it out.  Just please, take these games for what they are: scrimmages.  I recommend that you don't take these games too seriously.  The old Raiders in the Coach Madden days never did.

The preseason games will be all we have until the University of Miami opens its season on Friday (Friday?) August 30th against Florida Atlantic University at Joe Robbie Stadium.   Go 'Canes!

My oldest daughter became a gator, so we will have to sit far apart at the next UM Game, September 7.