Samphin
Dolphins Homer
Sorry, this is just another standard praise thread, but I deem it mandatory. Last year we didn't win a game until what? week 7? 8? I know it was against the Rams.
Anyhow, the point is, last year we didn't win a game until well into our season. This year, WE MAY ECLIPSE OUR ENTIRE WIN TOTAL OF LAST YEAR BEFORE THE WEEK IN WHICH WE WON OUR FIRST GAME LAST YEAR!
That is amazing to me. On top of that, it is using the same receiving corps, virtually the same o-line and the same core defenders on the other side of the ball. It goes to show you the quality of coaching we finally have, and the deficiency we suffered through for years.
You know what, it has been evident since day one with Saban. The last few year's with Wannstedt, every time we had the ball, I was nervous. Nervous that Jay/AJ owuld throw a pick, nervous that someone was going to get injured behind a putrid, incompetant o-line. Nervous that our defense would ultimately get worn down and blow the slim lead we somehow managed to get.
All of that is gone now. Come the opening kickoff against Denver, I was eerily calm, to an extent. I mean, it was opening day, so I was pumped, but I wasn't worried. I was able to watch the game with friends and family and just enjoy it. When we lost ot the Jets, I didn't get too upset. I kind of said, "oh well, get them next time," and moved on. I have never been that way after a loss. Usually, I would sulk for awhile and want to be left alone.
I have to admit, I did get a tinge of last year when we blew our lead against Carolina. Had this been last year, Carolina would have driven down the field, kicked the game winning field goal and walked out of Miami a winner. I held my breath. I thought that they had reverted back to Wanny ball, or worse yet, that Saban ball really was no different than Wanny Ball. Kind of like the different variations of Bill Walsh's West Coast Offense.
However, with a simple plucking of the ball from the air, Lance Schulters not only stole the ball, momentum and game for Miami, he also stole any thoughts that this team was anything resembling the teams of yesteryear.
When he intercepted he ball, I smiled. I knew the game was over. Excpeth this time, I was happy about it. Nick Saban is going to do big things in Miami. It is too badd we had to suffer through Wannstedt to get to this point. However, maybe it was necesarry for us to fully appreciate what we have now.
To all Dolfans I say, sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. It is going to be a fun one. :)
Anyhow, the point is, last year we didn't win a game until well into our season. This year, WE MAY ECLIPSE OUR ENTIRE WIN TOTAL OF LAST YEAR BEFORE THE WEEK IN WHICH WE WON OUR FIRST GAME LAST YEAR!
That is amazing to me. On top of that, it is using the same receiving corps, virtually the same o-line and the same core defenders on the other side of the ball. It goes to show you the quality of coaching we finally have, and the deficiency we suffered through for years.
You know what, it has been evident since day one with Saban. The last few year's with Wannstedt, every time we had the ball, I was nervous. Nervous that Jay/AJ owuld throw a pick, nervous that someone was going to get injured behind a putrid, incompetant o-line. Nervous that our defense would ultimately get worn down and blow the slim lead we somehow managed to get.
All of that is gone now. Come the opening kickoff against Denver, I was eerily calm, to an extent. I mean, it was opening day, so I was pumped, but I wasn't worried. I was able to watch the game with friends and family and just enjoy it. When we lost ot the Jets, I didn't get too upset. I kind of said, "oh well, get them next time," and moved on. I have never been that way after a loss. Usually, I would sulk for awhile and want to be left alone.
I have to admit, I did get a tinge of last year when we blew our lead against Carolina. Had this been last year, Carolina would have driven down the field, kicked the game winning field goal and walked out of Miami a winner. I held my breath. I thought that they had reverted back to Wanny ball, or worse yet, that Saban ball really was no different than Wanny Ball. Kind of like the different variations of Bill Walsh's West Coast Offense.
However, with a simple plucking of the ball from the air, Lance Schulters not only stole the ball, momentum and game for Miami, he also stole any thoughts that this team was anything resembling the teams of yesteryear.
When he intercepted he ball, I smiled. I knew the game was over. Excpeth this time, I was happy about it. Nick Saban is going to do big things in Miami. It is too badd we had to suffer through Wannstedt to get to this point. However, maybe it was necesarry for us to fully appreciate what we have now.
To all Dolfans I say, sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. It is going to be a fun one. :)
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