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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Purported 'anti-Muslim' protest in Medford turns out to be pro-police rally ... Guest Opinion: Overcoming evil with good ... Guest Opinion: We know what to do to prevent mass shootings ... Purported 'anti-Muslim' protest in Medford turns out to be pro-police rally ... Guest Opinion: Overcoming evil with good ... Guest Opinion: We know what to do to prevent mass shootings ... NFL Dolphins' James wants to go by LaMike Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Sep. 1, 2015 at 5:57 PM By The Associated Press Posted Sep. 1, 2015 at 5:57 PM » Social News DAVIE, Fla. — If LaMichael James is to make the Miami Dolphins' final roster, he'll do it as LaMike. No. 27 will be identified by the shorter first name on the press box flip cards at Thursday's exhibition game against Tampa Bay. That's a change for James, who has long been known by football fans as LaMichael, including when he finished third in the 2010 Heisman Trophy race with Oregon. "I prefer you call me LaMike," James said Tuesday. "With LaMichael, I might give you a cold shoulder." Web sites, Dolphins publications and even James' paycheck refer to him as LaMichael. But he said his friends and family have always called him LaMike, and he claimed that to be the name his Dolphins teammates use. He said he's not even sure where the longer first name came from. "I have never heard my mom say LaMichael ever," he said. Dolphins officials only recently became aware he prefers LaMike. Coach Joe Philbin was surprised when asked Monday about James' preference to be called LaMike, but was fine with the switch. "That's the first I've heard of it," Philbin said. "We aim to please here." As either LaMike or LaMichael, James can only hope he doesn't hear his name when final roster cuts are announced this week. If he makes the team, it will be as a kick returner and third-string running back behind Lamar Miller and Damien Williams. 'I'm not worried about it," James said. "You just try to go out there and lay it on the line, and then whatever happens, I'm going to roll with it. There are going to be other teams out there." But he hopes to stay with the Dolphins. After all, they know him by the name he likes best — sort of. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill smiled when asked how he refers to James. "LaMichael? I call him LaMike." By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Sep. 1, 2015 at 5:57 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501