| The Dolphins are AFC East champions |
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| Wednesday, 07 January 2009 12:45 | |||
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After the Dolphins lost their first two games in the 2008 football season to the New York Jets and the Arizona cardinals, most Dolphin fans exclaimed, “No, not again. Not another losing season to follow 2007’s 1-15 record!” But something happened within the Dolphins camp and in their next game against the New England Patriots, unleashed the tricky “Wild Cat” offense, and soundly and surprisingly defeated the Patriots. This game made believers of some fans, especially the way quarterback Chad Pennington managed that game. Following that game, the team continued to score wins, although losing to Houston, Baltimore and the same Patriots. But, they improved as the season progressed, winning nine of their last 10 games, culminating in their 24-17 win against the New York Jets in the Jets home, winning the AFC East Division for the first time since 2000, and make it to the playoffs the first time since 2001. Last Sunday’s game was billed as the showdown between Pennington and Jet’s quarterback Brett Favre, especially with Pennington returning to play at the Meadowlands where he led the Jets for eight seasons before being discarded for Favre. Although Pennington had an unusual fumble and turnover in the game he outdid Frave by completing 73 percent of his passes for 200 yards and 2 touchdowns. Favre completed 20 of 40 passes for 233 yards with one TD and 3 interceptions. In the second quarter Pennington fumbled on a sack to set up a 13 yard TD pass from Favre to Jet receiver and Dolphins nemesis Laveranues Coles. The Jets kicker missed on the point-after kick, giving the Jets a 6-0 lead.
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