This Could Be The Year

My 30 Years as a Miami Dolphins Fan

by Rich Libero

Since 1974 Miami Dolphins fans have been seeking a third Super Bowl title. They’ve come close several times, but for the most part, the team has been a tease.


Rich Libero, a former sportswriter and professional sports league executive, uses the 2002 NFL season as a means to look back on the tragic history of the Miami Dolphins. This, after all, is a team that’s an annual Super Bowl contender. What they turn into is an annual flop.


This could be the Year talks about hope, prayer and the fact that fans are ultimately at the mercy of the athletes and teams they so love.

• Compares with Nick Hornby’s Fever Pitch and Tim Parks’ A Season with Verona.
• An emotional rollercoaster ride through the 2002 NFL season and all the years prior.
• It’s about hope, prayer and football.
• Reviews through several journalism and pro sports connections as well guerilla marketing tactics, strategically placed ads.