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Thunder, Lightning, and Hail: A closer look at the Miami Dolphins’ running back situation

One of my favorite running back groups of all time has absolutely nothing to do with the Miami Dolphins. The duo of Warrick Dunn and Mike Alstott were the staples to a Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense that had never quite had a recognizable name on its roster. Nicknamed Thunder and Lightning by their peers, Alstott's bruising mentality was well complimented by the speed and savvy of Dunn.

Pain and Gain would be another apt nickname as short or long yardage situations presented opportunities for the duo to get the ball.