If you are an avid fan of college football, you might be wondering what teams made the cut. Some of the most storied teams in the game’s history have been on this list. In this article, we will look at the teams that were considered worthy of the title. These teams include the 2001 Miami Hurricanes, 1985 Bears, 1972 Dolphins, and the 1979 Steelers. If you have a different list in mind, feel free to share it with the readers of this article.
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2001 Miami Hurricanes
If you have ever watched college football, you have probably seen the 2001 Miami Hurricanes, a team that was shut out of the title game in a controversy over the BCS and Nebraska. It is difficult to forget that the Hurricanes are among the best 60 teams in the history of the sport. Miami was led by the great offensive line of Bryant McKinnie and Joaquin Gonzalez, who never allowed a sack in their careers. Andre Johnson and Jeremy Shockey were also stellar players on the offensive line. Combined with Kellen Winslow Jr., the Miami Hurricanes scored 43.2 points per game.
The Hurricanes began the season with a loss to Florida, but went on to win 10 straight games. Their last game was the Orange Bowl against the then-unbeaten Nebraska team. After trailing 23-0 in the fourth quarter, the Hurricanes scored a game-winning touchdown in overtime and won 31-30 in a thrilling showdown. The Hurricanes’ remarkable run to the national championship was crowned a national legend, as they became the first ever university to win a National Championship.
In a year when many high-profile players departed, the Hurricanes rebuilt their program in a shadow of probation. A few tweaks would have put them in the top five, but they would have had a hard time beating Colorado and Alabama. In the final AP poll, Florida State beat Oklahoma, Colorado and Alabama by a combined score of 104-44. These teams finished third, fourth and fifth, respectively, in the national poll.
1985 Bears
The 1985 Chicago Bears may be the most memorable team in NFL history. Several years ago, a documentary was made about them. This team was one of the best in the league, combining a unique set of characters and a swagger that made it difficult to hate the Chicago Bears. Despite their success, they failed to win the Super Bowl, which was their ultimate goal. Nevertheless, the 1985 Bears are still remembered by many fans, and their memorable season can be seen in a variety of media outlets.
After the game, hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans gathered to watch the bears’ ticker-tape parade. Some players refused to participate in the craze. But the Bears turned things around after the loss to Miami. They went on to win three consecutive games, including victories over New York Jets, Detroit Lions, and Indianapolis. With the three consecutive victories, they remained in control of their destiny. However, three years later, the Bears lost their first three Super Bowls, and the team had to wait a decade to win another.
The 1985 Chicago Bears went 15-1, claiming first place in the NFC Central. The team also only allowed 10 points in three playoff games, and recorded two shutouts. Dent, meanwhile, played for the team for 10 years, including a Super Bowl appearance. The legendary defensive tackle was named MVP and shared 1.5 sacks during the game. He also forced a fumble and blocked a pass. In total, he compiled 17 sacks, making him one of the best Bears of all time.
1972 Dolphins
The 1972 Miami Dolphins season was the franchise’s seventh and third in the National Football League. They were led by third-year head coach Don Shula and finished the season with a perfect record. The Dolphins were the only team in NFL history to have a perfect season. They led the league in total points scored and points allowed. While the 1972 Dolphins did not win the NFL championship, they did finish in the top two in the AFC East and were the second-best team in the NFL.
Despite losing their starting quarterback in the early part of the season, the 1972 Miami Dolphins went undefeated and won the Super Bowl. They played just fourteen games that season, compared to 16 in the current season. While it was rare for a team to go undefeated and win the Super Bowl, it wasn’t unheard of. In fact, the 2007 New England Patriots went undefeated and won the playoffs, but lost the Super Bowl to the New York Giants.
A quarter of the 1972 Dolphins are dead, and three have been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain disease linked to repeated head trauma. It’s difficult to diagnose this disease until a person has suffered brain damage. Sadly, this is a tragic case of aging in the NFL, but the impact it has on a team is even greater than in the general population. A new study has been published in the Annals of Neurology, the journal of the American Neurological Association, that suggests that the NFL may be affecting a larger group of retired players than expected.
1979 Steelers
If you were to rank the 1979 Steelers as the best football team in history, you’d be wrong. There were some great players on that team, including Andy Russell, Levon Kirkland, Kevin Greene, and Joe Porter. But the real story is how the defense played. The Steelers’ defense was a thing of beauty, and Greene, one of the best linebackers in NFL history, helped lead them to four Super Bowl titles.
The team dominated the 1970s, going undefeated in Super Bowls and nearly losing to the underdog Rams. They won the AFC Central and were the NFL’s top scoring offense. They topped the Dolphins in the AFC Divisional Round and dominated the Oilers in the AFC Championship. But their most memorable achievement was winning Super Bowl XIV. The Steelers won the game 19-17, and their unstoppable rushing attack is still the reason why they’re considered one of the best teams of all time.
This team ran a pro-set offense during its run in the 1980s. In this scheme, the two backs line up side by side. One is the fullback, and the other is called the halfback. This set created a layered defense, with a back on each side of the field performing similar duties. The team also boasted Hall-of-Fame linebackers and cornerbacks.
1996 Packers Green Bay
The Green Bay Packers were a legendary team that played 76 seasons in the National Football League and overall. They won their third Super Bowl and a league-record 12 NFL Championships. Their team name was immortalized on the Packers’ mascot, “The Packer” and they were even voted NFL’s Most Valuable Player three times. However, the 1996 team may have been their most successful season. Here are the highlights of that season.
The team led the NFL in points scored and allowed. Only the 1972 Miami Dolphins finished with a tie. The 1996 Packers were the only team to win a Super Bowl in the league’s history, but their success was limited to their offense. They finished the season with only five Pro Bowl selections. Brett Favre led the way, with a record-breaking 1,346 yards rushing on just 222 carries. Other standouts included Reggie White and LeRoy Butler.
During the 1996 season, the Green Bay Packers went 8-0 at Lambeau Field. They outscored their opponents 252-101 in eight games, averaging a margin of 31.5 points per game. That record was the Packers’ best home record since 1962, when Vince Lombardi won their second NFL championship. However, the 1996 Packers did not get enough credit for their defense, which only surrendered 19 touchdowns during the regular season. In fact, the Packers’ defense is ranked 21st among the best in the last 30 years by Football Outsiders.
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings entered the NFL as an expansion team in 1961. That season, they played the Chicago Bears in a preseason game. The Bears won, 30-7. The Vikings, however, defeated them 37-13. Rookie quarterback Fran Tarkenton threw four touchdowns and ran for one score in the first half. The Vikings finished the season with an 8-5 record.
The team never had a bad season, but they never won the Super Bowl. They were only 2 of the 32 franchises to win two Super Bowls, and they never did. That said, they’re among the most successful franchises in NFL history. However, they haven’t made the playoffs in back-to-back years for over a decade. But they still rank among the top 60 teams of all time.
The Vikings’ defense has been inconsistent the past few years, but Kirk Cousins’ play has given them a chance in every game. While the defense regressed in 2018, Cousins gave the team the chance to win. Overall, the Vikings’ defense ranked 29th in points allowed. If Kirk Cousins can turn that around and help the team reach the playoffs, the Vikings should be a contender.
Daunte Culpepper was a dual-threat quarterback for the Vikings from 2000-2004. Before suffering a crippling knee injury, Culpepper led the Vikings to an 11-5 record. In 2004, they advanced to the conference championships but lost to the New York Giants. The Vikings’ lone Super Bowl appearance did not last long. Daunte Culpepper earned a SuperFlex spot on the Vikings’ all-time fantasy roster.
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