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Would Tavon Austin convince you to vote in favor of the stadium referendum???

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Stringer Bell, Mar 31, 2013.

Would Tavon Austin convince you to vote in favor of the stadium referendum???

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  2. NO

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  1. Stringer Bell

    Stringer Bell Post Hard, Post Often Club Member

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    Tavon Austin is the consensus choice among fans for the Dolphins' first round pick. Surely if he were to be selected, many fans would be very happy with the offseason. Would you be more inclined to vote in favor of the proposal if the Dolphins were to draft Tavon Austin?

    [video=youtube;rDB8jPvXXpY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=rDB8jPvXXpY[/video]

    [video=youtube;Q_Iab2H4WD8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Q_Iab2H4WD8[/video]
     
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  2. CitizenSnips

    CitizenSnips hmm.

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    damn that looks awesome. (first vid)

    also, the question isn't will tavon austin get you guys to vote, its will Ryan Tannehill get you guys to vote.
     
  3. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    Drafting Tavon would convince me of many things. If I hear his name called as our pick, I'll start believing in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and that there really is an invisible being in the sky dispensing justice to all mankind.

    :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:
     
  4. Ohio Fanatic

    Ohio Fanatic Twuaddle or bust Club Member

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    nice highlight video of Austin. If we draft him, I hope we can trade Bess, because I can't see him seeing the field much with Wallace, Hartline, Keller and Austin.
     
  5. Perfectville_USA

    Perfectville_USA Mr Perfect

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    Since I live in upstate NY [Syracuse] I voted hell YES!
     
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  6. shouright

    shouright Banned

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    Is this official research for the front office? ;)
     
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  7. Triggercut

    Triggercut Well-Known Member

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    the video was great love the spiral walkway up into the stadium
     
  8. Roman529

    Roman529 Senior Member

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    Can't vote as I live in Colorado... but Austin should put fans in the seats.
     
  9. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Ross is entering unprecedented territory by becoming the first owner to pay back all funds back to the public, plus any penalties occurred if events are not secured..

    I don't need Tavon to understand the long term benefits for the city if passed..

    Votes yes.
     
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  10. Not So Fast

    Not So Fast Well-Known Member

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    No, I would vote yes either way.
     
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  11. Rouk

    Rouk Well-Known Member

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    I honestly don't see why a persons vote would be swayed by a unproven draft pick seems pretty flimsy to me
     
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  12. CaribPhin

    CaribPhin Guest

    Any Democrats wanna help me vote illegally? :shifty:

    The other guys aren't to keen on citizens voting so they're of no help.
     
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  13. Da 'Fins

    Da 'Fins Season Ticket Holder Staff Member Club Member

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    I'd vote "Yes" either way - but I would absolutely vote yes if we drafted Tavon - though I no longer live in FL.

    However, I'd be tempted to go down and vote illegally if they did draft Tavon!



    ;)


    (I know, I know ... Just kidding ... sort of ...)
     
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  14. smahtaz

    smahtaz Pimpin Ain't Easy

    I don't have a vote but I'd be much more excited about Milliner or Ansah.
     
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  15. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    Matt Foley says the way to get back on the right track is draft Tavon Austin!!! :yes:
     
  16. smahtaz

    smahtaz Pimpin Ain't Easy

    Matt told me that the best way to get back on track is to grab a top 5 prospect from the 12th position. Even if you have to trade up to do it.
     
  17. Hurricane

    Hurricane Guest

    I voted NO because I was already in favor, so it wouldn't be Tavon convincing me...
     
  18. Hurricane

    Hurricane Guest

    You're a season ticket holder? Lol dude, they're already there...
     
  19. Finatic

    Finatic I Pay The Iron Price

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    deandre hopkins > tavon austin
     
  20. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    How can anyone argue with well reasoned and well presented logic like that?
     
  21. unifiedtheory

    unifiedtheory Sub Pending Luxury Box

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    If we pick a player with the specific intent too influence the stadium vote I want the entire front office fired and Ross too sell the team immediately.
     
  22. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    Matt also said if we don't take Austin, that you will be eating a steady diet of government cheese and living in a van down by the river forever and ever. :yes:
     
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  23. Alex13

    Alex13 Tua Time !!! Club Member

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    you can convince me, to do a lot of things, if we select tavon austin
     
  24. Finatic

    Finatic I Pay The Iron Price

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    Wallace nor Austin is our answer in the redzone. The area we struggled most. It sounds like a lot of fun Wallace Austin two speedy guys making big plays everywhere across the field but lets be real for a moment all that speed is rendered useless when theres only 2 yards of grass to cover. Hopkins is Hakeem Nicks 2.0. He has the best hands in the draft class and is known for being physical. 18 tds last season in which most were just flung up and ripped down by him.

    i will cry if the pats get him :no:

    http://nesn.com/2013/03/report-dean...-had-private-workout-with-patriots-last-week/
     
  25. Patssuck

    Patssuck Well-Known Member

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    I know that there is a politics forum on this site, so I will merely mention that I am never in favor of the government giving money to ventures like this. You want a new stadium? build it yourself. Having said that, I will take Austin with a big smile on my face. Please take Austin with the 12th.
     
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  26. jw3102

    jw3102 season ticket holder

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    It really doesn't matter who the Dolphins draft in the first round. The reality is that the vast majority of the voters in Miami-Dade County are NOT Miami Dolphin fans and therefore they will NOT vote for any new tax to help fund renovations to the stadium.

    For those of us who are fans of the Dolphins, we will vote for the taxes because we understand that it is the visitors to the county who will pay for these taxes and the stadium does need minor renovations. Unfortunately we are outnumbered 3-1 by those voters who will vote against this referendum. I just don't see this vote going in favor of the stadium renovations, Austin or no Austin.
     
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  27. Bumrush

    Bumrush Stable Genius Club Member

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    Agree with JW.
    The Dolphins will win this referendum if the shady politicians cut a deal with the team and display support on local radio and TV.
     
  28. Larryfinfan

    Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member

    I answered NO, but I'd vote for the referendum either way. I personally don't think Austin is worth #12, despite his offensive prowess at the collegiate level and have other options in mind for that pick, but the stadium is a completely different animal and should be treated as such...

    As to the referendum, I'd vote YES.... S. Fl. needs that influx of monies that improvements to the stadium would bring. We need those improvements, we need the Super Bowls and college bowl games and even the soccer events it would bring...
     
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  29. Larryfinfan

    Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member

    To go along with Joe Robbie, who built the stadium without public funds...but that's another story...

    Seriously, I know that SFL folks were burned by the Marlins stadium and it's issues, but this is a horse of a different color and should be treated that way by the voters in making their decisions....
     
  30. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Influx of monies that the improvements to the stadium would bring....a fifth grader should be able to figure this one out..

    Its an upgrade for your city, from a world perspective..world events, charm, culture.

    If you build it, they will come, if you don't, you lose, the city loses, the franchise loses, and most importantly the players lose, their the ones that have to play in the antiseptic neutral field, then we all lose, because, chances increase of losing football games because of a 0 home field advantage affect the stadium provides..
     
  31. CitizenSnips

    CitizenSnips hmm.

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    Im no economics major, but the super bowl appearing in your city consistently HAS to have a positive effect on tourism/business, and Goodell has said the super bowl will stop appearing in Miami if the the stadium isn't upgraded.
     
  32. Stringer Bell

    Stringer Bell Post Hard, Post Often Club Member

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    What else is up for vote? What type of turnout should be expected? The vast majority of voters may be opposed, but the Dolphins fans may be the ones with more motivation to turnout. Especially if they are excited by what could potentially be viewed as a homerun offseason.

    Also important to keep in mind that the campaigning here hasn't really started.
     
  33. finyank13

    finyank13 Reality Check

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    Roto really HATES Ireland man.....
     
  34. Finatic

    Finatic I Pay The Iron Price

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    I would even suggest using #12 pick anywhere else then trading back up to snag him in the later first round. Dude is a End zone monster the area we lacked most last season as far as WR. We have yet to solve that. His Hands are the Best in this draft class. His Physical play and bball background make him a redzone specialist. Look at his highlight reel most of his big play were a result of Superior Hands and Going up and ripping the ball down. 18 tds last season. Hopkins = Hakeem Nicks 2.0 To pair a guy whose game is a spitting image of hakeem nicks for years to come with Wallace is what i want to see. Tavon Austin and his speed will be rendered useless in the redzone where there is little room to cover. Plus his size is a durability issue waiting to happen.

    If we dont get Hopkins Pats will then will all get to watch it. they were working him out privately the other day.

    he also ran a way better 40 at 4.41
    and definitely no to the question OP.
     
  35. jw3102

    jw3102 season ticket holder

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    I agree, Dolphin fans will turn out to support the renovations. Unfortunately many voters who are upset with the Marlins, will turn out to vote against any taxes going to another sports team. It should also be noted that the vast majority of the season ticket holders live in Broward and Palm Beach County. They do not live in Miami Dade County. Since these season ticket holders have no vote in the matter, this will hurt the chances of the vote going in the favor of the Dolphins.

    The reality is that I would be far more surprised with this referendum getting voter approval than I will be if the vote is over 70% against the referendum.
     

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