1972 Miami Dolphins Can Finally Break Out the Champagne

It took a while longer than most years, but with today's 20-13 loss to Atlanta, the Carolina Panthers finally lost a game for this 2015 season, depriving the National Football League once again of a team with a perfect record.  The 1972 Miami Dolphins have been the only ones to accomplish this feat, but I was beginning to worry with Carolina's run this year. Just a couple of weeks ago against the same team, the Panthers destroyed the Falcons 38-0...so I didn't harbor any real hopes of an upset with their rematch earlier this afternoon.  This just goes to show the unpredictability of this game.  Now I can start to root for Carolina...and the old '72 Dolphins who are still around can break out the champagne and celebrate!

These old Miami alumni perform this ritual annually when the last remaining undefeated NFL team finally loses.  I don't happen to have any of the bubbly drink around, but I am raising my imaginary glass with my imaginary drink in a toast to those Dolphin greats of the past and their unduplicated accomplishment...may only a future Miami team repeat it.  But with the Dolphins' troubles in recent years, I'm not holding my breath in anticipation...