I don't think we're all that hated anymore. The '01 team was talked about with glowing reviews from pretty much every media outlet out there. Since then, besides the Fiesta, we've basically become an afterthought.
The only people holding onto their dislike are those who are halfway or more through life and basically just bitter about crap that happened almost a quarter century ago.
Regarding being ranked number 45, that's a fair assessment and pretty much where I believe we should be.