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The Miami Dolphins have officially benched Tua Tagovailoa — and the Quinn Ewers era (for now) is here. After an ugly Dolphins loss in Pittsburgh that exposed the same cold-weather issues and offensive limitations, Tranquilo Sports breaks down what this decision REALLY means for the franchise. We’re joined by Bobby (Dive Bar Pod) to react to the latest Dolphins news, analyze Tua’s performance, and debate what happens next for Mike McDaniel , the roster, and Miami’s future at quarterback. In this episode we cover: ✅ Why the Dolphins loss felt over even at 7–3 halftime ✅ The second-half collapse: defense fatigue, missed tackles, and no urgency ✅ Tua Tagovailoa regression : playing scared, missing throws, refusing to run ✅ Is the benching about Tua… or about the Dolphins having nothing left to play for? ✅ What the Dolphins should do next: evaluate young players, draft position, and tank strategy ✅ Mike McDaniel hot seat : should Miami keep him or move on? ✅ The QB future: draft options, bridge QB talk, and why dead cap shouldn’t scare teams ✅ Fan reality check: we all bought the Tua jerseys… now what? If you’re a Dolphins fan, this is the full breakdown of the biggest Miami Dolphins quarterback decision in years — and what it means heading into the offseason. 🔥 COMMENT BELOW: Should the Dolphins move on from Tua permanently? 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly Dolphins coverage, NFL takes, and Tranquilo Sports live episodes. #MiamiDolphins #Dolphins #TuaTagovailoa #QuinnEwers #MikeMcDaniel #NFL #DolphinsNation #NFLNews #AFC #NFLDraft Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 28

FIU is going bowling for the first time in years and Willie does it in YEAR ONE. 😤🐾 In this Thanksgiving special, we break down how the Panthers flipped the culture, stacked statement wins, and why this run feels different for FIU fans. Then we pivot to the Fins: three-game win streak, officially “in the hunt,” and we map out the realistic playoff path — from Saints and Jets to that brutal prime-time stretch vs Steelers, Colts, Bucs, Bengals and maybe a win-and-in vs the Patriots. Pooch then jumps in for full Canes chaos: Miami’s playoff path, ACC tiebreaker madness, Notre Dame vs Miami résumé debate, SEC bias, the G5 auto-bid, and why he wants Notre Dame in the first round. All wrapped in Thanksgiving vibes: football, family, fun, and food. 🦃 If you’re rocking with the Tranquilo Sports fam, don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe & share . Timestamps: 0:00 FIU goes bowling & Willie’s year-one statement 6:30 Culture, records & FIU’s wild season path 7:37 Dolphins three-game win streak & playoff math 11:30 Who we’re rooting against this week (scoreboard watching) 14:00 Why Thanksgiving is the most slept-on football holiday 15:25 Canes playoff path & ACC chaos 20:30 Miami vs Notre Dame résumé debate & SEC bias rant 27:40 G5 spot, rankings politics & dream playoff matchups 32:30 Final thoughts & Thanksgiving gratitude 🙏 Hashtags: #TranquiloSports #FIUFootball #MiamiDolphins #MiamiHurricanes #CollegeFootballPlayoff #NFL #ThanksgivingFootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 18

We accidentally left the cameras rolling and captured the realest Tranquilo Sports Talk yet 😂 From a wild, ugly-but-beautiful dub in Madrid to the Miami Dolphins officially popping back up on the “In The Hunt” graphic, we’re breaking down exactly what it’ll take to sneak into the AFC playoffs. In this episode, we dive into: 🏈 Dolphins–Commanders recap from the Bernabéu (international game weirdness, red zone pain & a gritty W) 🐬 Why this defense is quietly turning into the identity of the team ⚡ Why the Chargers , Jaguars , Texans & Chiefs are the teams Fins fans have to watch every week 📉 The collapse we need from Pittsburgh & L.A. to keep the path alive 📊 Real talk on Tua, Waddle’s drops, De’Von Achane being HIM, and the O-line injuries 📌 Our Week-by-Week Dolphins Rooting Guide for the rest of the season (who Fins fans should be cheering for & against) 🧊 Pats, Bills, Ravens, Colts, Broncos… how the entire AFC logjam impacts Miami We also hit on: Life without Chris Grier & whether the “curse” is broken Why every game after the bye is basically a playoff game Which remaining matchup scares us the most (hint: cold weather + prime time 👀) If you’re a Dolphins fan trying to make sense of all the playoff math, this is your spot. 👇 Drop in the comments: 1️⃣ What record do you think the Fins finish with? 2️⃣ Which AFC team scares you most in the Wild Card race? Subscribe for more Miami Dolphins talk, AFC playoff chaos, and weekly Tranquilo Sports breakdowns. #miamidolphins #nfl #finsup #phinsup #afc #afcplayoffs #playoffs #nflplayoffs #mikemcdaniel #tuatagovailoa #nflmadrid Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 12

Victory Tuesday hits different when it’s Buffalo. In this Tranquilo Sports Talk episode, we break down the Miami Dolphins’ statement win over the Bills, the post-Grier vibe shift, and why the locker room energy around Mike McDaniel feels real. We dive into the defense’s sudden surge under Anthony Weaver, the A-list core (De’Von Achane, Jaylen Waddle, Tua), O-line toughness, and whether this is the spark for a late-season run. Then we preview Dolphins-Commanders in Madrid—travel quirks, matchup edges, and score predictions. Timestamps: 0:00 Beating the Bills by two scores—why it matters 3:25 Did firing Chris Grier lift a curse? 6:40 McDaniel + locker room buy-in (and job security) 9:05 Defense flip under Anthony Weaver (top-5 form lately) 12:10 Core pieces: Achane explosion, Waddle WR1 talk, Tua outlook 15:48 Trench toughness & the 6th-OL wrinkle 18:05 Path to a run: Commanders, Saints, Jets stretch 22:30 International game variables (Madrid travel & tempo) 26:55 Commanders preview: where Miami should feast 29:50 Score predictions If you’re new, hit Subscribe and drop your take: is this team about to make a push? 🎧 Listen on the go: Tranquilo Sports Talk 📸 Follow the vibes: @StayTranquiloNetwork 💬 Comment “FINS UP” if you believed all along #devonachane #tuatagovailoa #miamidolphins #phinsup #finsup #chrisgrier #mikemcdaniel #nfl #billsmafia #jaylenwaddle #dolphinsfootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 8

NBA vet Greivis Vasquez joins Tranquilo Sports Talk for a hoop-lover’s episode on all things Miami Heat —from Pat Riley’s culture to Erik Spoelstra’s coaching mastery and why Miami’s pace-and-space identity is cooking right now. We break down: Why Heat Culture still sets the standard (Riley → Spo pipeline) Spo as the coach of the decade & Team USA head coach vibes Miami’s new tempo (more possessions, 5-out spacing, drive-and-kick) Defense still wins—how the Heat balance efficiency on both ends Tyler Herro’s fit when he’s back, and why quick decisions matter Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s surge (downhill attacks, efficiency, boards, playmaking) Depth pieces and X-factors, and what it means for playoff seeding Greivis’ stories from Heat Finals battles & respect for legends If you’re a Heat lifer (305 stand up!) or an NBA tactics nerd, this one’s for you. 👍 Like the video if you’re riding with Heat Culture 🔔 Subscribe for more weekly NBA and Miami sports breakdowns 💬 Drop your prediction: Where do the Heat finish in the East this season? — 🎙 Guest: Greivis Vasquez (Former NBA Guard, TV analyst) 🏀 Hosts: Tranquilo Sports Talk #MiamiHeat #HeatCulture #ErikSpoelstra #PatRiley #NBA #GreivisVasquez #TylerHerro #JaimeJaquezJr #BamAdebayo #TranquiloSports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 28

Victory Monday hits different. The Miami Dolphins finally put together a complete game —and we’re breaking down every angle. From “Visor Tua” cooking the No. 1 pass defense to Jordan Brooks playing out of his mind, to real scheme changes (extra OL package, Frank Smith on the sideline) that unlocked the offense and protected the football. Then we pivot to Thursday Night vs. Ravens (Lamar return watch), what Miami must do to stack wins, and how the AFC Playoff picture looks if the Fins split the next two. We also talk college football : the Miami Hurricanes vs. SMU road test (and our official watch party), quick thoughts on FSU/ACC chaos, and an FIU check-in as CSAtober wraps and Missouri State looms. Hosted by Tranquilo Sports — the most Miami way to talk football. Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly Dolphins breakdowns, NFL reactions, and CFB madness. 🐬 Dolphins Recap (From the Transcript) Vibes: “First Victory Monday of the year.” Paper-bag era on pause. Tua Tagovailoa: Confident, decisive— “Visor Tua might be that guy.” Pocket movement + off-script rope to Malik. Jordan Brooks Flowers: 10 tackles (7 solo), sack, 3 TFL , QB hit, almost a pick. Tone-setter. Defense: Best outing of the year—DL pressure (Phillips/Chop/Zach Seler), corners benefited, run fits held. Offense Tweaks: 6-OL/“611” package showed up; heavy sets → counters, HB dives, sweeps, PA. Frank Smith on the sideline (not the booth) = better communication/adjustments. Alec Ingold bullying linebackers. Run game by committee (Ali Gordon short-yardage pop; passing-game wheel TD). Penalties down, sacks minimized, 37 team rushes → on-schedule football. Special note: Clean game script: few penalties, 0 freebies , sustained drives. 🔮 TNF: Dolphins vs. Ravens (Preview) Line chatter: Miami home dogs (~+7.5); total around 50 . Keys: 1st/2nd-down wins to force Lamar into 3rd & long. Rush-lane integrity (don’t blitz recklessly; contain edges). Tackle Derrick Henry downhill; force Baltimore to be patient. Keep heavy/extra-OL looks in the mix; keep run/pass tells muddy. Explosive-play answers : Waddle, Malik, play-action off wide zone. If Miami splits Ravens/Bills: the temperature changes fast. Two at home is a gift—cash at least one. 🏈 College Football Segment Miami Hurricanes: Stanford handled; SMU road test up next. Need aggressive Beck script (no “play not to lose”). Watch Malachi “Baby Jesus” Tony every touch. ACC snapshot: volatile; every top team flirting with Ls. Watch Party: Bodega – Coral Gables | Noon kick (Sat.) – Mimosas, margaritas, hangover cure, all vibes. Pull up and say what’s up. 🔵 FIU: CSAtober Wrap Up-down first-year volatility but ceiling is real when the run is contained. Missouri State next; stop the run → win the game. Sharps leaning FIU. Paws up. ⏱️ Chapters (add exact timecodes after upload) 0:00 Victory Monday intro (Ricky Bobby energy) 2:00 “Visor Tua” + accuracy narrative 6:30 Jordan Brooks flowers & defensive tone 9:45 Offense: 6-OL package, run game by committee 12:30 Frank Smith to the sideline, why it matters 14:45 Ravens preview: Lamar plan, Henry fits, explosives 19:30 AFC picture & what 1–1 next two would mean 24:00 Canes talk: SMU scouting notes + watch party 28:30 FIU CSAtober, Missouri State look-ahead 32:00 Final picks, viewer questions & sign-off 🎯 Keywords (SEO) Miami Dolphins recap, Dolphins vs Ravens preview, Tua Tagovailoa visor, Jordan Brooks highlights, Dolphins defense analysis, Frank Smith play-calling, extra offensive lineman package, AFC playoff race, Miami Hurricanes vs SMU preview, ACC rankings, FIU football CSAtober, Missouri State preview, Tranquilo Sports podcast 📣 Call to Action Drop your takes below: Is “Visor Tua” the turning point or a one-week vibe? What’s your key vs. Lamar—spy or contain with four? CFB fans: Who’s the ACC dark horse down the stretch? 🔗 Connect Follow @StayTranquilo on IG/TikTok for clips, live watch-party details, and mid-week updates. #MiamiDolphins #TuaTagovailoa #FinsUp #NFL #DolphinsRavens #AFCPlayoffPicture #CollegeFootball #MiamiHurricanes #SMU #ACC #FIU #TranquiloSports #VictoryMonday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 22

We’re flipping the script and punting the Miami Dolphins to the end —they haven’t earned lead-off status. First up: college football chaos —Louisville’s gut-punch, what it means for rankings, and why the cushion is gone. Then FIU’s statement win at WKU and Vice Night vs. Kennesaw State preview. Finally, our shortest (and spiciest) Dolphins segment yet: accountability, who should go, and what fixes actually matter. In this episode: Louisville loss fallout, rankings reality, & a no-mistakes-left runway Why FIU’s defense looked different + how establishing the run changes everything Vice Night vs. Kennesaw State: keys to keep momentum Dolphins despair: Greer/McDaniel/Tua accountability pie chart & real changes Chapters 00:00 Cold open 01:10 Why we’re punting the Dolphins to the end 02:05 CFB: Louisville loss breakdown, playoff path & penalties 09:40 Top-10 chaos around the country 13:05 FIU’s statement at Western Kentucky 16:30 Vice Night vs. Kennesaw State preview (keys to win) 22:35 Okay… Dolphins time (the shortest segment ever) 27:45 What has to change in Miami 33:55 Final thoughts & CTA #miamidolphins #miamihurricanesfootball #miamihurricanes #phinsup #collegefootball #carsonbeck #acc #appoll #tuatagovailoa #sportspodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 14

We finally did it… the paper bags are on. In this week’s Tranquilo Sports Talk, we unload on the Miami Dolphins’ collapse—front office, coaching, roster core, and Tua’s post-game presser—and ask the hard question: is it time to nuke it and rebuild from the ashes? Then we pivot to a wild college football week: coach carousel talk, rankings rage, Fernando Mendoza’s rise, and why C-USA-tober is an elite sports month. FIU at WKU preview included. Chapters: 0:00 Paper bags on: rock bottom in Miami 2:20 Why the Dolphins keep losing the worst way possible 5:40 Roster/core autopsy: keep or blow it up? 9:00 Tua’s presser & leadership optics 12:45 Special teams & discipline: death by details 15:20 Boycott talk (kidding… kind of) 16:30 CFB pivot: coach carousel & hot seats 18:20 James Franklin fallout & landing spots 21:10 Lane at UF? Manny/Rule/Golden rumors 23:00 Fernando Mendoza hype train & Indiana surge 26:10 Rankings resume rant (Bama, Miami, etc.) 28:45 C-USA-tober love letter + FIU at WKU preview 33:30 PSA to fans (be consumed… or don’t) What we cover: Dolphins: Chris Grier era accountability, McDaniel questions, OL health bets, usage of power backs on short yardage, WR packages, and why “almost wins” don’t count Tua: taking blame vs. airing locker-room business—how leaders should handle it College football: firings, fits, and fantasy hires; why some “blue blood” jobs aren’t automatic upgrades FIU outlook: bowl math, momentum swing game at WKU Rankings + resumes: who’s actually beaten somebody If you laughed, cried, or yelled “RUN THE BALL,” smash 👍, drop a comment (paper bag emoji counts), and subscribe so you don’t miss the next therapy session. #miamidolphins #tuatagovailoa #phinsup #nfl #collegefootball #cfb #jamesfranklin #pennstate #trending #sportstalk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.