[MERGED] Ireland just boarded plane to Dallas/Arrives in Miami

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Nublar7Nublar7New MemberOP
Jan 15, 2008, 11:49 AM

http://dolphinsindepth.blogspot.com/2008/01/ireland-on-way-to-dallas-to-pick-up.html

Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland is on his way to Dallas to pick up Cowboys assistant and future Dolphins coach Tony Sparano.

Ireland a few minutes ago boarded one of Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga's private jets -- one of the smaller ones, not the 737 -- with his wife. Educated guess here: Ireland's wife is going back to Dallas to tie up some family loose ends and will stay.

Back to facts: Ireland is expected to return with Sparano this evening. It takes approximately three hours to fly to Dallas and a little less than three to get back. That would put the return touchdown around 6-7ish when you add in time to taxi the aircraft, pick up Sparano etc...

If I know the Dolphins, the team will likely wine and dine Sparano this evening, maybe even have him meet Huizenga over dinner. Then everyone can get about the business of finalizing this hiring Wednesday morning -- assuming EVERYTHING goes smoothly.

MrtreeMrtreeforum_veteran
Jan 15, 2008, 11:53 AM

"Nublar7 wrote:

That would put the return touchdown around 6-7ish when you add in time to taxi the aircraft, pick up Sparano etc...

Wouldn't that double our number of touchdowns for the season? :lol:

WAWaldopNew Member
Jan 15, 2008, 11:58 AM

"Nublar7 wrote:

http://dolphinsindepth.blogspot.com/2008/01/ireland-on-way-to-dallas-to-pick-up.html

Thanks for the update!! You come up with the latest news faster than anyone else that I've seen. Kudos.....:thumbup::thumbup:

DRdredd1050New Member
Jan 15, 2008, 12:47 PM

Excellent intel Nublar. Always the first on the scene. My GOD man, are you the freaking pilot!?!?

ConuficusConuficusluxury_box
Jan 15, 2008, 12:53 PM

No he secretly hides out outside the airport, and has implanted everyone in the Dolphins' organization with tracking devices. And given propensity for detail, they must be those fancy military style ones. :)

kudos Nublar, once again.

SuperMarksBros.SuperMarksBros.forum_veteran
Jan 15, 2008, 12:55 PM

done deal

"Best feeling in the world, when I'd call out the play the other team was about to run and see the look on their faces." ---Zach Thomas

SCSCPhinFanNew Member
Jan 15, 2008, 01:08 PM

Thanks Nublar, great info as always.

PAPassrusherNew Member
Jan 15, 2008, 01:26 PM

He has a tracking device installed on Wayne's plane and a hidden surveillance camera

Football is the ONLY sport

PAPassrusherNew Member
Jan 15, 2008, 01:28 PM

Now we just need to have that little fly on the wall get on a computer and post to us what he hears :thumbup:

Football is the ONLY sport

SICKSICKforum_veteran
Jan 15, 2008, 01:37 PM

awesome news, thanks!!

Nublar7Nublar7New Member
Jan 15, 2008, 01:38 PM

"Passrusher wrote:

He has a tracking device installed on Wayne's plane and a hidden surveillance camera

Last year you could actually track the plane and know exactly where it was, its destination, estimated time of arival, speed and even the height off the gound. Wayne got smart though and blocked that information.

PAPassrusherNew Member
Jan 15, 2008, 01:39 PM

Well we need to get something done ASAP because Senior Bowl practices start on Monday and we need to have some coaches hired so we can have them there to watch the practices and scout players.

Football is the ONLY sport

N9n9necountNew Member
Jan 15, 2008, 01:40 PM

Great news Nublar!

Maybe Sparano will be named tomorrow

PAPassrusherNew Member
Jan 15, 2008, 01:40 PM

"Nublar7 wrote:

Last year you could actually track the plane and know exactly where it was, its destination, estimated time of arival, speed and even the height off the gound. Wayne got smart though and blocked that information.

Dang, ol' Wayne is a smart fella ...LOL

Football is the ONLY sport

FanMarinoFanMarinoNew Member
Jan 15, 2008, 02:37 PM

Good news. Thx for the link Nubs. Nice to see moves are being made and quickly.

Georgia FinGeorgia Finforum_veteran
Jan 15, 2008, 03:24 PM

Just got word that the plane was here in Atlanta around 2:30. Not sure if it's still here or just filling up. It came from a relative who is working at Hartsfield Jackson Airport.

It's the gift that keeps on giving.

Nublar7Nublar7New Member
Jan 15, 2008, 04:01 PM

"Georgia Fin wrote:

Just got word that the plane was here in Atlanta around 2:30. Not sure if it's still here or just filling up. It came from a relative who is working at Hartsfield Jackson Airport.

I don't think it would have had time to get to Dallas and to Atlanta by 2:30PM. Maybe it was one of the other Dolphin Jets. Was it the big one? One of the small ones went to get Sparano.

DADannyNew Member
Jan 15, 2008, 04:25 PM

"Nublar7 wrote:

http://dolphinsindepth.blogspot.com/2008/01/ireland-on-way-to-dallas-to-pick-up.html

Hey Nublar, I need a favor from you...there is this guy that owns me some money but I can't seem to find him, can you track him down for me? Tell me when he's coming to town and how and where I can serve him some papers for court?

Ozzy rules!!

Roman529Roman529New Member
Jan 15, 2008, 04:32 PM

I think our fans were the first to track owner's planes.....now everyone tries to do this. Maybe Ireland was just heading to the Big D to console T.O. and wash away those phoney tears he shed for HIS MAN, HIS QB, wanhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

jason8erjason8erluxury_box
Jan 15, 2008, 04:41 PM

"Nublar7 wrote:

http://dolphinsindepth.blogspot.com/2008/01/ireland-on-way-to-dallas-to-pick-up.html

Ireland a few minutes ago boarded one of Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga's private jets -- one of the smaller ones, not the 737 -- with his wife.

That's his G5. Old Wayne has been voted one of the cheapest customers over here at Gulfstream Aerospace. He never brings that bird in for it's scheduled maintenance, so I get nervous every offseason when it's used to woo potential staff and players. :sad:

jason8erjason8erluxury_box
Jan 15, 2008, 04:49 PM

"Georgia Fin wrote:

Just got word that the plane was here in Atlanta around 2:30. Not sure if it's still here or just filling up. It came from a relative who is working at Hartsfield Jackson Airport.

It ain't filling up. That puppy can go from Miami to LA to Miami and almost back to LA again without refueling. Maybe this is just an unrelated trip.

Dolfan73Dolfan73New Member
Jan 15, 2008, 05:46 PM

"jason8er wrote:

It ain't filling up. That puppy can go from Miami to LA to Miami and almost back to LA again without refueling. Maybe this is just an unrelated trip.

They are using one of the smaller planes, not the 737/747. Quite possible that they are refueling.

We'll Be Back...

Georgia FinGeorgia Finforum_veteran
Jan 15, 2008, 06:29 PM

"Nublar7 wrote:

I don't think it would have had time to get to Dallas and to Atlanta by 2:30PM. Maybe it was one of the other Dolphin Jets. Was it the big one? One of the small ones went to get Sparano.

He didn't say, but it may have been one of the large ones. He's a telco employee and doesn't know planes, but he knew it when he saw the Dolphins logo on the tailfin and called to let me know.

It's the gift that keeps on giving.

DAdacrowNew Member
Jan 15, 2008, 07:24 PM

Mr Sparano already @ miami guys...having dinner right now with Mr Wallet :up:
according to miami herald

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking_news/story/380615.html

Bonedoc7777Bonedoc7777New Member
Jan 15, 2008, 07:28 PM

the plane boss

"I want to buy the groceries" Bill Parcells

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