
WittenRocks
Apr 30, 2009 Dec 15, 2009 8 283
"Tom Landry wore a coat, a tie, a hat and an expression that revealed nothing as he stood on the sideline, arms folded, watching his Dallas Cowboys at work. Hockey pucks show more emotion. He was the Great Stoneface, but nobody gives you grief about that if you go to five Super Bowls and win a couple of them."
Ron Green, Sr., The Charlotte Observer, 1/24/02
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My Thoughts on this Cowboys "Win"
First of all, this had to be one of the absolutely most difficult and miserable Cowboys games to watch in a long time. At the beginning of the game we played with absolutely no heart and no discipline. In the end, I couldn't help but find myself saying that neither of these teams deserved a win. On offense, the Cowboys moved the ball fairly well only to eventually shoot themselves in the foot over and over again. This had to of been one of Flozell's worst games in a lonnnggg time, and he has had some bad ones recently. When he is not committing the most inopportune penalties, he is getting beat badly and showing awful technique. Some positive notes: (1) T-Choice is the REAL deal, the dude has moves and shows us over and over again that he can carry the load of an every down running back; (2) Miles Austin is one slippery dude.
On the defensive side, Ratliff and Brookings are absolutely inspirational to watch. Did anyone else see Brookings running down the side-line when the offense was on the field. The dude is a leader that we so desperately need on this team. Ratliff, what can I say, he is a dominating force out there and plays all out every play. D-Ware, great to see him finally get some sacks but I want to see a more dominating game out of him. Also, I am becoming more optimistic about Jenkins every game.
With all the good, comes the bad. The Chiefs were absolutely miserable and we should not have let them stay in this game. Prior to the game-tying drive at the end of the game, their best offensive weapons were the guys in stripes. We have to quit committing the most annoying and easily correctable penalties (offsides??? it felt like every other defensive snap). With that said, for the Refs not to call the helmet to helmet on Romo down in the redzone was pretty inexcusable with how closely they have called every other "touching" of the QB. I disagree with the rules...but if they are going to call it, it sure would be nice for us to get the benefit of a call every now and then. Second, the call on Alan Ball was questionable at best. When it happened I was worried about a flag, but when they showed the replay I was floored. It looked like a clean shot to me, but what do I know.
A lonng rant I know, but in the end, a Win is a Win. I just know we won't win many more if we play like we did this past Sunday.
P.S. - I didn't even bother to mention the special teams turnovers. That has to stop...and stop now...period.
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Kickoff Moved to 7:34
Kickoff time has been moved back 19 minutes to allow for additional time for the larger than expected crowds to make their way into the stadium. For those lucky enough to be there, I cannot wait to hear everyone's experiences. The shots of the crowds cramming into the standing room only areas are ridiculous. Huge game tonight...let's go out there and get this one tonight and silence a lot of the critics. HOW BOUT DEM!!!
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'08 Draft Strategy
What positions should the cowboys improve upon with the two first round picks?
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Skip Bayless is Just Ridiculous
Just watched ESPN2's First Take and Skip Bayless is absolutely ridiculous!
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Fate Shines on Cowboys and Their Fans!!!
It seems that fate is not only shining on the Boys but also on their fans. My mom was lucky enough to win tickets through a raffle at our local Grocery store to the game against the Packers on Thursday!!! Knowing how big of a fan I am...she was nice enough to give me a ticket. I will post a diary after the game relating what it was like in Texas Stadium (AKA Mecca). After the game on Dec. 16th against the Beagles...I will have gone to 4 of the 8 home games this season. Biding time until I can afford my season tickets...though with the announcement on what those are going to cost in the new stadium I am beginning to doubt I ever will. Who knows though, fate may shine on me again!
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