Did Ricky Williams Bring Us Bad Luck???

rickfinsfan · 11-12-2008, 01:32 PM

I dont ever bash any of our players and I know its all a coinendence. Has anybody realized that we made the playoffs from 1997-2001 Then in 2002 came Ricky and we have not seen the playoffs since. I hope this streak ends this season!

Another way to look at it is we gave away to many draft picks in those years to build a great team.

DolfanISS · 11-12-2008, 01:34 PM

Nah!! 2002 and 2003 can be attributed to terrible backup QB play and they were replacing a QB who many Dolphins fans feel was not very good.

tcolli17 · 11-12-2008, 01:35 PM

That due to the coaching and gm's trading everything away.

X-Pacolypse · 11-12-2008, 01:38 PM

The Dolphins struggles over the recent years have much more to do with bad drafting, bad trades, and bad FA decisions.

Kubix · 11-12-2008, 01:40 PM

Nah, I disagree with the last few posters. Ricky rushing for over 1,800 yds in 2002 and breaking Dolphins rushing records like it was a joke definately.. DEFINITELY jinxed us.

foozool13 · 11-12-2008, 01:40 PM

Terrible assumption...Ricky ran for 1800+ yards...that's not bringing a team back luck...if anything he was the only bright spot on offense.

retired opfinistic · 11-12-2008, 01:41 PM

Lmao! Right. Ricky ran the draft and personnel and coached every week.

tmny99 · 11-12-2008, 01:53 PM

Here's a fact: Since his arrival in Miami, the Dolphins record is better when Ricky plays than when he doesn't. Coincidence? I think not.

fin-atic · 11-12-2008, 01:58 PM

Bad luck? I always love these negative superstitions. Does that mean if one player can be bad luck another can be good luck? If so let's not draft or trade based on talent or position, lets see who the lucky players are and go get them!

Vaark · 11-12-2008, 02:00 PM

No, since in life, the old truism is that we largely create our own "luck."

So if anyone, it would have been Spielstedt that brought us bad luck

ThomasJS · 11-12-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmny99

Here's a fact: Since his arrival in Miami, the Dolphins record is better when Ricky plays than when he doesn't. Coincidence? I think not.

True 'dat:

Record with RW in the lineup: 31-22 (0.705)
Record without RW: 13-39 (0.250)

kingjust30 · 11-12-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kubix

Nah, I disagree with the last few posters. Ricky rushing for over 1,800 yds in 2002 and breaking Dolphins rushing records like it was a joke definately.. DEFINITELY jinxed us.

he isnt blaming ricky he was just saying that we had bad luck ever since we got him and i agree.its like when the yankees got arod who is jacking homers every other night gave the yanks bad luck.no 1 is saying its rickys or arods fault he was just saying we had bad luck and we did. i blame mostly the coaching staff and personell but ricky symbolizes that era.

abnguy · 11-12-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaark

No, since in life, the old truism is that we largely create our own "luck."

So if anyone, it would have been Spielstedt that brought us bad luck

Love the poster. I'll have nightmares but I loved it.

DirkDiggler · 11-12-2008, 02:34 PM

Dude,! How old are you?

Phishpunk@WCU · 11-12-2008, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickfinsfan

Has anybody realized that we made the playoffs from 1997-2001 Then in 2002 came Ricky and we have not seen the playoffs since. I hope this streak ends this season!

No!! Dave Wannstedt and Rick Speilman brought us bad luck!!!

11-12-2008, 01:34 PM	#2
DolfanISS Perennial All-Pro Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bellingham, MA Age: 33 Posts: 3,854 Thanks: 10 Thanked 118 Times in 42 Posts	Nah!! 2002 and 2003 can be attributed to terrible backup QB play and they were replacing a QB who many Dolphins fans feel was not very good. __________________ 2008 back in the hunt!

11-12-2008, 01:38 PM	#4
X-Pacolypse Pro Bowler Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,551 Thanks: 144 Thanked 1,093 Times in 638 Posts	The Dolphins struggles over the recent years have much more to do with bad drafting, bad trades, and bad FA decisions. __________________ SAVE_US.RB23 LAUNCH_7/26/2008 2ND_COMING IS_HERE http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80afaa1c

11-12-2008, 01:40 PM	#5
Kubix RazorPhin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 153 Thanks: 5 Thanked 37 Times in 20 Posts	Nah, I disagree with the last few posters. Ricky rushing for over 1,800 yds in 2002 and breaking Dolphins rushing records like it was a joke definately.. DEFINITELY jinxed us. __________________ What can Brown do for you?

11-12-2008, 01:41 PM	#7
retired opfinistic 幸灾乐祸 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Up Yours Age: 4 Posts: 8,654 Thanks: 742 Thanked 288 Times in 203 Posts	Lmao! Right. Ricky ran the draft and personnel and coached every week. __________________ Retired Opfinistic FH Member 2005 -2008 Dolfan fan since 1970 Retired on 7/1/08

11-12-2008, 02:00 PM	#10
Vaark Stercus accidit Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hobbs End Posts: 2,081 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 1,321 Times in 614 Posts	No, since in life, the old truism is that we largely create our own "luck." So if anyone, it would have been Spielstedt that brought us bad luck Last edited by Vaark; 11-12-2008 at 02:38 PM.

11-12-2008, 01:35 PM	#3
tcolli17 Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 191 Thanks: 39 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	That due to the coaching and gm's trading everything away.

11-12-2008, 01:40 PM	#6
foozool13 I Hate the Patriots! Karma Punks! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 392 Thanks: 59 Thanked 26 Times in 14 Posts	Terrible assumption...Ricky ran for 1800+ yards...that's not bringing a team back luck...if anything he was the only bright spot on offense.

11-12-2008, 01:58 PM	#9
fin-atic Are you a VIP? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South Florida Age: 44 Posts: 6,933 Thanks: 47 Thanked 533 Times in 193 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 2	Bad luck? I always love these negative superstitions. Does that mean if one player can be bad luck another can be good luck? If so let's not draft or trade based on talent or position, lets see who the lucky players are and go get them!

11-12-2008, 02:34 PM	#14
DirkDiggler Forget the Gun, take the cannoli! Join Date: May 2006 Location: La Jolla Ca. Posts: 728 Thanks: 7 Thanked 78 Times in 46 Posts	Dude,! How old are you? __________________ Hamburgers! The cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode