Nov. 1, 1999 5:40 AM AP

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Miami Dolphins' latest win was all wrapped up in attitude and inspiration.

Sam Paneno, a running back from UC Davis who had the lower half of his right leg amputated after an on-field injury this season, supplied the inspiration as the Dolphins' game-day guest.

Coach Jimmy Johnson instilled the attitude and it was evident in the no-nonsense offense and bruising defense that characterized Miami's 16-9 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.

It didn't matter that the Dolphins (6-1) were without injured Dan Marino for the second straight week or that Damon Huard struggled at times playing in his place.

They relied on their rushing attack and got just enough plays from Huard to keep their offense moving, getting three field goals from Olindo Mare and a 1-yard scoring run from Cecil Collins.

The Dolphins' defense did the rest, extering pressure on injured Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon and holding an opponent without a touchdown for the second week in a row.

"We were able to control the clock, run the football, play defense and play special teams. And I thought we did a good job of protecting the football. That was a big key," said Johnson, whose Dolphins did not turn the ball over. "We're trying to establish an attitude with the football team, an attitude of toughness."

If the Dolphins had a soft spot, it was for Paneno, who received the game ball from the team.

"I really respect this kid," said guard Kevin Gogan, who with Trace Armstrong telephoned Paneno after seeing his story on a sportscast and later invited him to the game.

"We might complain every day, `Oh, we're sore, we're fat, we're lazy.' Then you see this kid and he's got the greatest attitude in the world even after this tragedy. Really, I was kind of selfish because I wanted some of his attitude to rub off on us. Now, he's our good-luck charm."

Paneno, 22, dislocated his right knee in a game against Western Oregon on Sept. 11. Circulatory problems developed, leading to tissue and nerve damage that eventually forced doctors to amputate the lower leg below the knee.

"I'm still smiling," said Paneno, who watched the game from the Miami sideline on crutches with his mom, girlfriend and a buddy. "I was able to stand up the whole time and for me, that means a lot. This was just an awesome experience that was fun to share with other people and it's one I know I'll never forget."

Huard finished 16-of-32 for 221 yards in his second straight start for Marino, who's out until at least mid-November because of a pinched nerve in his lower neck.

Miami's defense has not allowed a touchdown in more than 10 quarters, stretching back to the second period of an Oct. 17 game against New England. The only touchdown against the Dolphins during that span was an interception returned for a score by the Philadelphia Eagles last week.

"We seem to be shutting everything down," Miami free safety Brock Marion said. "We're not giving up too many big passes and we're shutting the run down."

Michael Husted kicked field goals of 49, 47 and 34 yards for the Raiders (4-4), who entered the game averaging an NFL-best 137 yards on the ground but were held to 80 Sunday.

Gannon, who played with a soft cast protecting a broken bone in his left, non-throwing wrist, threw for 130 yards and an interception.

"I didn't feel it inhibited him," Raiders coach Jon Gruden said. "He's a good quarterback. A lot of good quarterbacks have struggled against the Miami Dolphin defense."

Gannon began the day 1-for-12 with an interception by Terrell Buckley, leading to Collins' scoring run, and then came out briefly for Bobby Hoying after he was sacked and partially landed on his injured wrist. Gannon returned to play the second half.

"I don't think I did any more damage," Gannon said. "I'd like to say that was a factor in the way we played, but it wasn't. We just didn't do anything well on offense today."

Notes: The Dolphins kept the Raiders from mounting a fourth-quarter rally by dominating time of possession, keeping the ball for 12:12 of the final period to just 2:48 for Oakland. ... Mare's club-record streak of 19 straight field goals ended when he missed a 46-yarder in the third quarter. ... Miami has not allowed a TD on the ground this season. ... All eight of Oakland's games have been decided by a touchdown or less. ... Other than Tim Brown's seven receptions, only two Raiders caught passes - running back Jermaine Williams and wide receiver James Jett had one catch apiece. ... It was the 19th straight home game blacked out on local TV for the Raiders.