Fins' Channing Crowder and Pats' Matt Light Fight, Dance, Laugh

The Dolphins had a chance to go to 7-4, take sole possession of second place in the AFC East, and elbow their way into the wild-card race. Instead, they watched the Patriots rack up 31 second-half points, which included Matt Cassel's second straight 400-yard passing day.

There is no bright spot, however, no moral victory in all this; Miami faded down the stretch, something an aspiring playoff team can't do at this stage of the season. But unlike last year, the Dolphins never quit, even when it was clear the game had long been decided. With the Patriots leading 38-28 and 7:12 to go in the fourth, Stephen Gostkowski converted a 30-yard field goal to make it a 13-point game. Seconds later, Channing Crowder and Matt Light decided to partake in a celebratory dance.

Crowder seemed to have a swell time, laughing as Light flailed away, but ultimately, both players were ejected (thanks, Dierdorf, for the keen observation!). And I suspect both players will also be doing some league-mandated thanksgiving when fines are announced later this week. The prospects of which must have Light all sorts of happy.

via ballhype

Best Images From Week 12

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Antwan Barnes (50) tackles Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook (36) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, in Baltimore. Baltimore won 36-7.

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Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder, right, and New England Patriots tackle Matt Light fight during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 in Miami. Both were ejected from the game and the Patriots defeated the Dolphins 48-28.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber (24) is upended by San Francisco corner back Nate Clements (22) after picking up nine yards in the third quarter during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, in Irving, Texas. Looking on are San Francisco linebacker Parys Haralson (98) and San Francisco linebacker Patrick Willis (52).

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Quarterback Trent Edwards #5 of the Buffalo Bills dives with the football into the end zone for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Bills defeated the Chiefs 54-31.

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Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the the Carolina Panthers falls to a sack against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Running back Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers loses his helmet while tackled by Anthony Spencer #93 of the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Irving, Texas.

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Running back Marshawn Lynch #23 of the Buffalo Bills is tackled by several defenders as he runs with the football against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Bills defeated the Chiefs 54-31.

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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp, right, grabs the face mask of Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dennis Northcutt during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, in Jacksonville, Fla.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)

11-24-2008 @ 3:05AM

Joe said...

How and WHY is Dierdorf still commintating??? He sucked when he first started and years later he STILL sucks! He always makes liek the viewers are very stupid and NEED his wisdom to the point of very basic and moronic explaintions of what may have just happened in every game he at! Those two should have walked up to his booth and thrown a few punches at Dierdorf telling him how stupid he is becuase he feels to need to tell all football fans watching the game "this is not hockey!" Who cares of players throw a few punches? It's FOOTBALL and players get pissed and yes, it happens...so what?! The way this idiot sounds when talking about it you'd think some guns and knives were taken out and used! Dierdorf PLEASE, just go the hell away...FOR GOOD!

11-24-2008 @ 9:35AM

Mary said...

I SOOOOO agree with you!! I watched that game, and I know it's not a great thing to fight...but, taking into concideration that a person does get upset with themselves and their team, I thought the "fight" was very tame. I also thought that the announcer went WAY overboard. I mean, to hear him talk about it, you are right, it sounded like guns were drawn...dang, I hate hearing him on tv. He ruins every game for me! Retire already!

11-24-2008 @ 11:20AM

Phil said...

Hey Joe, why don't u take the job. You seem to know alot about sports. I love when dumb ass morons like u make comments like this. I eat that up.......smile.

11-24-2008 @ 6:41PM

Roger said...

Talk about stupid! Where did you learn to spell or construct a sentence? I hate it SO MUCH when some people make comments and don't know how to spell even simple words and have no concept of sentence structure.

11-24-2008 @ 2:17PM

XNPHNX said...

Joe, maybe you should be the commentator - if you talk at all like to you write and spell it would be a lot of fun to listen to you try to explain the game, you could tell us all what the players were doing wherever he be at!

11-24-2008 @ 10:37PM

dp said...

I agree only speaks good about certain players give others a pass.Remember the spitting incident on MNF the player that spat was a tough guy the other guy was a coward one was black the other was white.

11-29-2008 @ 11:26AM

booose said...

Maybe he talks to you like a fool because you are in fact a fool. Almost every single one of your sentences is grammatically incorrect, it makes you look "stupid" and in need of "wisdom"...

11-24-2008 @ 3:36AM

Nubs said...

what what happened to being a good sport ? Pros aren't supposed to be like this on the feild or on t.v it' makes kids think it's ok beat up the loser or winner. it doesn't matter if you win or lose you still get paid more than i'll ever make in my life!

11-24-2008 @ 10:45AM

nvdesertdreamer said...

Obviously you've never watched hockey.

11-24-2008 @ 12:35PM

Dave said...

Maybe if you had passion for your job, as these guys do for thiers, you could make more money. What about making a lot of money makes you not have passion or emotion? Silly comment. NOBODY IS OVER PAID IN THIS WORLD. YOU GET WHAT THE BOSS PAYS YOU OR FIND OTHER WORK.

11-24-2008 @ 12:37PM

Good thing my job isn't spelling... theirs!

11-24-2008 @ 4:05AM

barb said...

seems a shame poor dolphins i feel for them. as much as they cared about jason taylor they can go to hades and suffer .im likin there loosing. yes yes go any one who plays them.

11-25-2008 @ 2:55PM

Learn to spell or use spell check. Don't you know how to use capital letters to start a sentence? Go back to school and take a course in English Composition if you want to continue making idiotic comments for others to read.

11-24-2008 @ 6:18AM

donwojcik said...

Yet another case of overgrown babies acting like fools. If i wanted to see dancing, i would go to the ballet and if i wanted to see boxing, i'd go to the fights. Are they so insecure they have to showoff for attention?

11-24-2008 @ 6:51AM

1smoothie said...

If I was the coach I would tell him to get a (short) haircut. Or I'd cut him from my team.

11-24-2008 @ 7:20AM

Bill said...

Thank God none of you Idiots are the coach. Not worried by punches being thrown, another who thinks teams should care more about one star that thinks he makes that team, and another who thinks haircuts are what makes a team good. All Morons, bottom line is in a day that has most people not being able to afford to go to a game, people are not going to bring the kids to see a game with this stuff going on. Well unless it is you 3 asses.

11-24-2008 @ 7:26AM

Cliff said...

"All Pro" Matt Light.......What a joke! The largest EGO on the pats for a marginal player. Last year's Super Bowl, when the Pats needed everyone to perform, Mr. Light couldn't even maintain his stance in crucial situations! Look at Sunday's game.... MOST offensive lineman learn when they get beaten from the outside once, but how many times did the "All Pro" get beaten ? Mr. Light, please turn the light on,cuz no one is home !!!! Please start playing like the player that you could be, and not the player that you alone think you are. ( a lifetime Pats fan)