Miami Dolphins Announce Week Five Youth Programs Awards With Partner Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE)
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October 5, 2016
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Miami Dolphins Announce Week Five Youth Programs Awards With Partner Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE)
Miami – The Miami Dolphins and the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) recognize the week five youth football players, coach and parent who have demonstrated their commitment to being leaders on and off the field:
- High School Player of the Week: Nayquan Wright is a sophomore running back from Miami Carol City High School. Wright last week helped his team defeat nationally ranked Miami Central 34-7. He had over 100 yards rushing and finished off the game with a 51-yard touchdown run. Only a sophomore, Wright already has scholarship offers from Alabama, Miami (Fla.), Notre Dame, Florida State and Georgia.
- High School Coach of the Week: Roger Pollard from Coral Gables Senior High School. The Cavaliers are currently one of the few unbeaten teams left in the South Florida region and rank No. 5 in the state. Pollard and his team will next face Hialeah High School.
- Youth Player of the Week: Akin Liverpol from the National Youth Football League. Liverpol plays running back for the Overtown Tornadoes 14U. He posted nine carries for 121 yards rushing and three catches for 54 yards and one touchdown in a 16-0 victory over the South Dade Bulldogs.
- Team Mom of the Week: Nzinga Glover from the Washington Park Buccaneers of the Florida Youth Football League. Glover always places her kids before herself. She makes sacrifices to ensure her team is taken care of by facilitating fundraisers, preparing game day snacks, providing hydration and cleaning uniforms. She serves as the team’s official photographer and is responsible for making sure that every child on the team sees action for at least six plays by managing the Mandatory Player Report. Glover proudly boasts that she is the team’s official “hype mom”.
Today, members of the Miami-Dade Police Department were on hand to present the awards to High School Player of the Week Nayquan Wright and High School Coach of the Week Roger Pollard. Officer Frances Reyes visited Miami Carol City High School and Officer Carl Mason was present at Coral Gables Senior High School.
Each award recipient will be presented with a plaque on the field during the Oct. 9 Dolphins home game at Hard Rock Stadium against the Tennessee Titans, and receive acknowledgement of their accomplishment in the game program and through the Dolphins’ and RISE’s social media platforms. They also will receive a pair of tickets to a Miami Dolphins home game and a Dolphins/RISE T-shirt.
As a newly added component of the program and part of the Dolphins/RISE partnership, winners will be empowered to make a difference by participating in a RISE training program where they will learn how to use the unifying power of sport to promote the importance and benefits of unity, equality and inclusiveness as well as address racial tensions their teams, schools and communities might experience.
Awardees also will be encouraged to take a pledge, committing to stand up to racial inequality and share how they plan to affect change by creating a “How I RISE” video message, which will be posted on RISEtoWIN.org.
About Miami Dolphins Youth Programs
The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ mission is to emphasize the importance of education, physical fitness and positive choices for kids in a safe and fun environment. The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ vision is to prepare the next generation of leaders in staying physically active through our Junior Training Camps (JTC), Youth Football Clinics and Youth Football Camps. The goal is to promote Youth Football in the South Florida community.
About the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE)
Founded in 2015 by Stephen M. Ross, the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the unifying power of sports to advance race relations and drive social progress. Supported by an unprecedented alliance of sports leagues, organizations, educators, media networks, sports professionals and athletes, RISE uses sports as a vehicle to promote understanding, respect and equality. Through public awareness campaigns and educational programming, RISE aims to spark enduring action. To learn more, visit RISEtoWIN.org.
Miami Dolphins Host Yoga with the Fins to Honor Crucial Catch and Breast Cancer Awareness
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October 5, 2016
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Miami Dolphins Host Yoga with the Fins to Honor Crucial Catch and Breast Cancer Awareness
Miami – On Tuesday, Oct. 4, Miami Dolphins alumni and Women’s Organization Members, in partnership with the Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC), hosted an evening of yoga with cancer patients and survivors in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
“The Miami Dolphins and DCC are committed to fighting cancer of all kinds,” Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “We are happy to host this event for the second year in a row and invite those who have been affected by cancer to come together and take part in a fun and relaxing evening centered around yoga.”
The event took place at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University. Upon arrival, the women received pink Dolphins Breast Cancer Awareness shirts and were invited to take pictures in a DCC themed photo booth. The group then heard from Dolphins Cancer Challenge Director of Operations and Logistics Amanda Chase, pancreatic cancer survivor & DCC participant Camille Moses and Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida Oncology Exercise Physiologist Joann Santiago.
“Exercise was considered to be taboo during cancer treatment, not only in breast cancer patients, but any cancer patient,” Santiago said. “More studies are emerging on the benefits of exercise and yoga in relationship to breast cancer patients. They’re starting to see that cancer patients can benefit from participating in physical activity. It’s exciting to be a part of an event like this and it’s something that I’m very passionate about.”
Participants then performed synchronized yoga poses while listening to relaxing music. Dolphins alumni in attendance included Elmer Bailey, Troy Drayton, Arturo Freeman, Lousaka Polite and Twan Russell.
At the conclusion of the event, everyone received Dolphins bags filled with Miami Dolphins head bands, necklaces, breast cancer awareness bandanas and wristbands as well as Miami Cancer Institute water bottles. Pink cupcakes, fruit and granola bars from Publix also were served.
Miami Dolphins Sign Jones
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October 3, 2016
Miami Dolphins Sign Jones
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed tight end Dominique Jones.
Jones spent the 2016 training camp with the Dolphins before he was waived on Sept. 3, 2016. He originally joined the team as a free agent on Jan. 19, 2016 and also had a brief stint on the team’s practice squad in 2012. Jones has played in 13 career games with three starts for the Indianapolis Colts (2012-13), Kansas City Chiefs (2013) and Denver Broncos (2014). He has three receptions for 42 yards (14.0 avg.) in his career. He entered the league as an undrafted college free agent on April 30, 2012.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Dominique Jones |
TE |
6-3 |
275 |
8/15/87 |
3 |
Shepherd ’11 |
San Diego, Calif. |
FA, ‘16 |
Miami Dolphins Waive Douglas
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September 30, 2016
Miami Dolphins Waive Douglas
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived guard Jamil Douglas.
Douglas was promoted from the practice squad on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 and played in the Week 4 contest at Cincinnati. He played in all 16 games with six starts – four at right guard and two at center – for the Dolphins in 2015. Douglas spent the 2016 training camp with the Dolphins before being waived on Sept. 3, 2016. Two days later, Douglas was signed to the team’s practice squad. He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round selection (114th overall) in the 2015 NFL draft by the Dolphins after playing collegiately at Arizona State.
Miami Dolphins Promote Douglas From Practice Squad
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Miami Dolphins Promote Douglas From Practice Squad
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed guard Jamil Douglas from their practice squad to the active roster.
Douglas played in all 16 games with six starts – four at right guard and two at center – for the Dolphins in 2015. He spent the 2016 training camp with the Dolphins before being waived on Sept. 3, 2016. Two days later, Douglas was signed to the team’s practice squad. He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round selection (114th overall) in the 2015 NFL draft by the Dolphins after playing collegiately at Arizona State.
Miami Dolphins Announce Week Four Youth Programs Awards With Partner Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE)
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Sept. 28, 2016
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Miami Dolphins Announce Week Four Youth Programs Awards With Partner Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE)
Miami – The Miami Dolphins and the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) recognize the week four youth football players, coach and parent who have demonstrated their commitment to being leaders on and off the field:
- High School Player of the Week: Malcom Vigille is a senior QB at Miami Edison Senior High School. Vigille completed 13-of-17 passes for an astounding 455 yards and five touchdowns in the win over Braddock High School last Friday. His team is currently undefeated with a 5-0 record.
- High School Coach of the Week: Roland Smith from Miami Central Senior High School. The Rockets are currently 5-0 and are ranked No. 23 in the country in USA Today’s Super 25 Poll. This impressive record and ranking are coupled with the team’s four-consecutive state championships and appearance in the last five state championship contests. These are both state records.
- Youth Player of the Week: Carson Haggard from the Miami Xtreme Youth Football League. Carson plays quarterback for the Suniland Sundevil 12U team. Carson completed 12-of-15 passes for 225 yards and four touchdowns in a 40-6 victory over the Kendall Hammocks Warriors last week.
- Team Mom of the Week: Laura Pita from the Cooper City Cowboys of the American Youth Football League. Laura is the team mom for the 11U football team. She has four boys in her household along with over 25 adopted sons. Laura organizes over 25 sets of parents for game-day duties, including who brings pre- and post-game drinks and who will work the chain crew for each game. Laura never leaves home without her “Mary Poppins” bag that includes extra mouth pieces, chin straps, knee pads, practice pants and jerseys. She also is an avid runner and does everything with a smile on her face.
On Wednesday, several members of the Miami-Dade Police Department were on hand to present the awards to High School Player of the Week Malcom Vigille and High School Coach of the Week Roland Smith. Sergeant Delontay Dumas, Officer Bryan Reyes and Officer Sheena Whorley visited Miami Edison Senior High School and Officer David Delgado, Officer Bryan Reyes and Commander Deanna Fox-Williams were present at Miami Central Senior High School.
Each award recipient will be presented with a plaque on the field during the Oct. 9 Dolphins home game at Hard Rock Stadium against the Tennessee Titans, and receive acknowledgement of their accomplishment in the game program and through the Dolphins’ and RISE’s social media platforms. They also will receive a pair of tickets to a Miami Dolphins home game and a Dolphins/RISE T-shirt.
As a newly added component of the program and part of the Dolphins/RISE partnership, winners will be empowered to make a difference by participating in a RISE training program where they will learn how to use the unifying power of sport to promote the importance and benefits of unity, equality and inclusiveness as well as address racial tensions their teams, schools and communities might experience.
Awardees also will be encouraged to take a pledge, committing to stand up to racial inequality and share how they plan to affect change by creating a “How I RISE” video message, which will be posted on RISEtoWIN.org.
About Miami Dolphins Youth Programs
The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ mission is to emphasize the importance of education, physical fitness and positive choices for kids in a safe and fun environment. The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ vision is to prepare the next generation of leaders in staying physically active through our Junior Training Camps (JTC), Youth Football Clinics and Youth Football Camps. The goal is to promote Youth Football in the South Florida community.
About the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE)
Founded in 2015 by Stephen M. Ross, the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the unifying power of sport to advance race relations and drive social progress. Supported by an unprecedented alliance of sports leagues, organizations, educators, media networks, sports professionals and athletes, RISE uses sport as a vehicle to promote understanding, respect and equality. Through public awareness campaigns and educational programming, RISE aims to spark enduring action. To learn more, visit RISEtoWIN.org.
Miami Dolphins Waive Hunter
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September 28, 2016
Miami Dolphins Waive Hunter
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived wide receiver Justin Hunter.
Hunter played for the Dolphins at Seattle on Sept. 11, 2016, but did not record any statistics. He was inactive in Weeks 2 and 3. Hunter was claimed off waivers by the Dolphins on Sept. 4, 2016 after he was waived by the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 2, 2016. He played in 35 contests with 13 starts in three seasons for the Titans (2013-15) and caught 68 passes for 1,116 yards (16.4 avg.) and eight touchdowns. Hunter was originally a second-round pick (34th overall) by Tennessee in the 2013 NFL draft.
Miami Dolphins Announce Week Three Youth Programs Awards With Partner Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE)
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Miami Dolphins Announce Week Three Youth Programs Awards With Partner Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE)
Miami – The Miami Dolphins and the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) recognize the week three youth football players, coaches and parent who have demonstrated their commitment to being leaders on and off the field:
- High School Player of the Week: Hansky Paillant is a junior DT at McArthur High School. He recorded 2 sacks, 11 tackles, 1 pass deflection and recorded a safety for his team in their 24-21 win over South Broward High School. The McArthur Mustangs are currently 4-0.
- High School Coach of the Week: Matt Dubuc is the head coach at Cardinal Gibbons High School. The Chiefs are currently one of the last unbeaten teams in South Florida, sitting at 4-0 after their 36-7 win over Miami Jackson. Coach Dubuc and his team this year have knocked off some of the top teams in the country.
- Youth Player of the Week: Yulkeith Brown Jr. from Greater Miami South Florida Pop Warner. Yulkeith plays both running back and linebacker for the Liberty City Warriors. Yulkeith had 10 carries for 78 yards and 2 touchdowns last week. He was also a defensive stalwart, racking up 10 solo tackles, 3 tackles for losses and a sack in a 13-0 victory vs. the Gwen Cherry Bulls.
- Team Mom of the Week: Beth Voss from the Kendall Boys and Girls Club of the Miami Xtreme League. Beth is not only the Head Team mom for the 10 U team, but she is also a team mom for the 13U team. Beth is a registered nurse at Memorial Regional Hospital and serves as the teams’ official health advisor. A stickler for details, Beth meticulously plans and organizes the game day needs of both of her teams and coaches. Coaches stay out of her way, because they know she has everything covered.
Each award recipient will be presented with a plaque on the field during the Sept. 25 Dolphins home game at Hard Rock Stadium against the Cleveland Browns, and receive acknowledgement of their accomplishment in the game program and through the Dolphins’ and RISE’s social media platforms. They also will receive a pair of tickets to a Miami Dolphins home game and a Dolphins/RISE T-shirt.
As a newly added component of the program and part of the Dolphins/RISE partnership, winners will be empowered to make a difference by participating in a RISE training program where they will learn how to use the unifying power of sport to promote the importance and benefits of unity, equality and inclusiveness as well as address racial tensions their teams, schools and communities might experience.
Awardees also will be encouraged to take a pledge, committing to stand up to racial inequality and share how they plan to affect change by creating a “How I RISE” video message, which will be posted on RISEtoWIN.org.
About Miami Dolphins Youth Programs
The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ mission is to emphasize the importance of education, physical fitness and positive choices for kids in a safe and fun environment. The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ vision is to prepare the next generation of leaders in staying physically active through our Junior Training Camps (JTC), Youth Football Clinics and Youth Football Camps. The goal is to promote Youth Football in the South Florida community.
About the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE)
Founded in 2015 by Stephen M. Ross, the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the unifying power of sport to advance race relations and drive social progress. Supported by an unprecedented alliance of sports leagues, organizations, educators, media networks, sports professionals and athletes, RISE uses sport as a vehicle to promote understanding, respect and equality. Through public awareness campaigns and educational programming, RISE aims to spark enduring action. To learn more, visit RISEtoWIN.org.
