And this year is going to be the 25th anniversary of the 17-0 team, the only undefeated season.

Shula is pointing to the enduring singularity of the Miami Dolphins’ 1972 season, when his team finished 17–0 (14 regular-season games plus three postseason wins) and won Super Bowl VII. By noting the “25th anniversary,” he frames the achievement as a milestone of institutional memory and a benchmark for excellence that has resisted replication in the modern NFL. The remark also carries a subtle note of pride and defensiveness: as other teams approach perfection, the 1972 Dolphins’ record becomes a touchstone that reinforces Shula’s legacy and the team’s place in league history as the only champion to complete an undefeated season.