Hi, I'm an english fan
I got into football when C4 started broadcasting it. They did spots each week which explained the different facets of the game so that you could understand what was going on.
As to why Miami Dolphins: two words. "the Dan". Miami of course, had an illustrious history but Dan ball was so exhilirating to watch. I had already visited Miami for a vacation and fell in love with the city. I shoulda been born there, I felt an affinity with it right away. But the way they played ball was fantastic. Success (always being in contention) was secondary to me to the spectacle.