"MIAMI entra la 2001 season defending the AFC East crown."

MIAMI 23 - 17 INDIANAPOLIS

Stormin' Smith!!

(30/12/2000) The Dolphins, fresh from a comeback in the regular season finale to win the AFC East title, did it again! Trailing 14 - zip at halftime and still down by ten in the 4th Quarter, they forced the game into overtime thanks to a touchdown pass by Jay Fiedler to Jed Weaver with just 34 seconds remaining! Then in overtime, after the Colts had blown a field goal, Lamar Smith ran 17 yards for a touchdown and an emphatic win. He was the outstanding player, rushing for 209 yards and breaking Larry Csonka's post season record. Fiedler made up for a well dodgy first half which saw 3 interceptions and helped inspire the second-half renaissance.
'La Defensa' held the potent Colt attack to under 21 points for the third time this season.
Overall, there was great character and team spirit which eventually gave 'Phins the victory.
This has been a hallmark in an extremely hard fought season.

Bring on the Comeback Kings.....make that Cardiac Kings!

MIAMI 0 - 27 OAKLAND  !ni hablar! 

Florida Fillet.....

(6/1/2001) Miami's season finally ended as they were taken apart by a rampant Raiders team.
After a promising start to their first drive, Dolphin fans gasped as Fiedler's interception was returned 90 yards for a Raider touchdown. It was the start of a third consecutive thrashing for the Dolphins in the Qtr Finals. After making the last eight for the previous three seasons they
have been outscored by 127-10. (3-38 Broncos, 7-62 Jaguars, 0-27 Raiders).

Even though the season ended with many expletives, when the dust had settled it was time to look back on a largely successful campaign. The Dolphins splashed on most pundits who tipped them to finish with a losing record and hopefully they can build on this and reach the next
stage, an AFC Championship or even further.....

Remember, the despair of losing heightens the pleasure of winning.

!A POR ELLO!  GO FOR IT!

Check out Dolphins Scores and form guide from Season 2000
Countdown to a tough 1st place Schedule for Season 2001