There was no popping of champagne corks for the 1972 Dolphins on Sunday night after the previously undefeated Los Angeles Rams lost to the New Orleans Saints, meaning the Dolphins will again maintain their distinction of being the only undefeated team in NFL history.
But there was a phone call.
Dick Anderson called buddy Nick Buoniconti after the game Sunday, and the two shared a moment of contentment and sense of accomplishment.
“He was happy; I was happy,” Anderson said. “Nick’s up in Connecticut. I said I watched the Rams game, he said he watched.