I'm in my crazy buying-Dolphins-memorabilia-off-ebay-all-day stage that I get into right before camp starts and the preseason begins:lol:
Soon we'll all be talking about the WR who looks best in camp, which rookie stands out, how the Wildcat will be run this year and by whom...and so on. But, before we start all that, I thought I'd think a little about last year's season. What a season, wow! We went from 1-15, to AFC East Champions, under a new coach, with a new qb, all while running a "new" offensive formation.
So, with that said...what were your favorite/most memorable/least favorite plays from the 2008 season? We're about to start something brand new, so let's talk about last year before it's completely in the past...Here's what I came up with...
Offense-
1. The first Wildcat TD against the Pats
This started it all. I know some hate the formation and this and that...but, it really gave this team a new life and a different demeanor. We went into the Pats game 0-2, everyone was disappointed..."Pennington sucks, Ronnie can't do anything, the D is terrible, 0-16, this year." and BAM, it all changed with one game. I went into that game feeling one way, and came out feeling a totally different way. Very memorable game for me. More highlights from Ronnie in this game than the Dolphins 2 previous entire seasons haha
2. Wildcat, double-reverse, TD pass
This play was just awesome to see. Maybe it was too "gimmicky" for some, but I loved it. It showed what happens when passing is implemented into the Wildcat. Plus if someone had Patrick Cobbs on their fantasy team that day, you had the best day ever:pointlol:
3. Ginn's TD against Seahawks
Flea flicker. Deep (Pennington-deep). One-handed grab. Felt like it was forever since Ginn caught a TD, and this one sure was pretty all-around.
4. Fasano TD against Jets
Pennington put it only where Fasano could get it, and Fasano somehow contorted his body to get it. Great!
5. David Martin against the Niners
Not much explanation. Just a sweet throw-n-catch. No trickery there.
Defense
1. Merling's INT and TD return
Maybe not the prettiest...but, man it is just perfect for me. Came in one of the most important Dolphins' games I've ever seen, against the Jets, in Favre's last game. Came right after another TD and really changed the momentum. Favre diving and missing big Phillip Merling was just classic.
2. Goal-line stop against the Chargers
If you guys remember this one...Vonnie got good penetration and just ate LT up at the line. I love this play because it's the first "close" win our team pulled out (and started a long line of pulling them out all season). Our defense used to just let us down...and this play just showed ppure heart and guts.
3. Joey Porter's day against the Pats
JP ran his mouth and backed it up with about 25 sacks. Simple as that:lol:
4. Will Allen's INT and return against Broncos
I was so nervous going into this game, and even though it ended up being close, I feel like we dominated the Broncos. When Will Allen actually catches an INT and then returns it for a touchdown, you know we're rolling!
5. Porter's sack against the 49ers
Man, they really shut Joey down this game...and when we need it most, he gets right at the QB. Awesome play and ended the game for us! I almost put his sack in the endzone against the Bills where he made Peters look stupid...but, i loved this play.
And....least memorable (let's leave these in 2008 forever).
1. Andre Davis' catch, ripping it out out of Bell's hands. I just want to beat the stupid Texans, man. Could add the qb sneak to win here too, ugh!
2. Favre's ugly heave in the first game. Please someone knock down that ball! We would've won without it.
3. Pennington's INT to Suggs for a TD. Yuck. Foreshadowed the playoffs, which i won't even mention. I hate the Ravens.
4. Anquan Boldin versus our secondary. Yikes. Glad the season changed a lot since that game.
5. Camarillo getting hurt in the Pats game. Hate the patriots, and wish everyone would stop tearing their ACLs against them. He was having a great game too. Hope he's ready this year!
Any specifics plays that make you think of last year? It's almost time to make some new memories. Go Dolphins in '09!
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