In this legendary Miami Dolphins story told on The Fish Tank podcast, former Dolphins Director of Publicity Chip Namias recounts the aftermath of the 1982 Snow Plow Game between the Dolphins and the New England Patriots — one of the most controversial moments in NFL history.
Played in blizzard conditions at Schaefer Stadium, the game was locked at 0-0 until Patriots head coach Ron Meyer sent a snowplow onto the field to clear a spot for a 33-yard field goal — the only score of the game. Dolphins head coach Don Shula was absolutely livid behind the scenes, and Chip gives us a first-hand account of Shula’s outrage, the locker room tension, and the long-term fallout from that day.
In this excerpt:
• Chip walks into the locker room with Shula moments after the game
• Describes Shula’s paralyzed rage and why he saw the move as a betrayal of fairness
• Explains how the incident sparked NFL rule changes
• Reveals that Shula never again said Ron Meyer’s name
🏈 Whether you’re a die-hard Dolphins fan, a football history buff, or just love a great "you won't believe this happened" NFL story, this one’s for you.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrxp0kbF1Zo&t=7s
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