Scott Polacek@@ScottPolacekTwitter LogoFeatured Columnist IVDecember 13, 2023
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The latest episode of HBO’s Hard Knocks: In Season with the Miami Dolphins just aired and it did not disappoint. Did you see it?
After the Tennessee Titans quarterback told reporters he couldn’t wait to watch that HBO episode, it’s clear that even the players can’t get enough of the excitement. The show had plenty of drama in the lead up to the shocking 28-27 victory for the Titans, and there’s no doubt it will be an episode to remember.
As always, the Miami Dolphins’ players and coaches stole the show.
Highlights included running back Raheem Mostert’s family beach trip, head coach Mike McDaniel’s daughter Alya stealing the show with her commentary, and even quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s witty movie references. It was a must-see for NFL fans everywhere!
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.@Tua had the Tropic Thunder reference ready to go 😅
New #HardKnocks with the @MiamiDolphins Tuesday 9pm ET on @StreamOnMax pic.twitter.com/tNvnifseWU
Ok..Mike McDaniel’s daughter is ridiculously cute 🥰 #miamidolphins And I’m not mad at them anymore. Maybe…
The genuine reaction of Mike McDaniel’s daughter, Ayla, to seeing her dad is everything. #HardKnocks
Doing it for her 🧡💙#HardKnocks | @MiamiDolphins pic.twitter.com/sgnxmp8hXs
Tua Tagovailoa is a true star, but he’s also grateful for the work behind the scenes. He recently watched the process of replacing the natural grass playing surface at Hard Rock Stadium ahead of Monday’s game and was blown away by the effort involved. It’s a reminder that everyone plays a part in supporting our heroes out on the field.
“I don’t think we understand the magnitude of the people we affect,” he said, adding “it blows my mind how many people are involved.”
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Never thought a short feature on the sod fields that serve @hardrockstadium would fascinate me, but having @Avi_Kaplan‘s great “I’m Only Getting Starting” as a soundtrack during the episode of #HardKnocks In Season did just that
Shoutout Tommy W!! Best groundskeeper in the country #HardKnocks
The latest episode was about making an impact, both on the field and off. Alec Ingold even received recognition as the team’s Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee for his work in the community and with the Ingold Family Foundation.
Team members were left in tears when they heard about the impact Ingold has had on people’s lives, and he was praised by head coach McDaniel during a team meeting. It was a touching moment that illustrated just how powerful the work of an NFL player can be.
King of Phinland🐬👑 @KingOfPhinland
Alec Ingold’s Walter Payton Man of the Year feature on Hard Knocks gave me chills.