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A New Image for Cowboys Nation

No, no, you're in the right place. Your hyperlink is fine. Relax. Theboys.com has launched a dynamic new image for its Cowboys blog publication today, just one small step in our quest for high quality content and one giant leap for Cowboy-kind.

Lassoing legions of visitors since coming out of the chute in February, 2005, theboys.com Cowboys Blog has provided free reports, editorials and an interactive platform giving voice the the nation of Cowboys faithful worldwide.

The site's curators felt it was time to "Boot the Bull". Thanks to Jeff Arrowood, our graphical engineer, the Cowboys Blog has a look that is comparable to the content that exists on this site.

"We were looking for a theme with an edge, " says Raul Villaronga, the blog's technical engineer, "and when Jeff presented some of his ideas, Rafael and I knew it was just the kind of insight and design we were looking for".

"We felt it would be fitting if this could happen from within the community we've been able to cultivate," says Rafael Vela, the site's primary writer and resident guru.

"Jerry Jones brags on a cell phone commercial that he has a hot tub in the shape of Texas Stadium," adds Vela. Jones looks into the camera and states, "That's right."

"Well, we've got a blog that evokes Texas Stadium. And we've got Jeff Arrowood to thank for it."

When you see StarStruck in the threads, be sure to pass on your regards.

"That's right!"

Star-divide

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whoa this looks way better
…i like the thing that says “spike it”

by emrdog on Nov 14, 2005 4:18 PM CST reply actions  

Cool …. 8)

by Raul on Nov 14, 2005 4:20 PM CST reply actions  

This new look is great!! How fitting that it is rolled out on the same day that the Cowboys play a game that should be the coming of age for the New boys. I still havenâ€â"¢t figured out what it means to be coming out of the cute though(lol).

by Sean on Nov 14, 2005 4:37 PM CST reply actions  

Classy.

Great new look, guys! Ya’ll should be really proud of this site. We all are.

I can’t wait to click “spike it” and see my stuff posted!

Great timing, too! Huge game tonight, and now we have a sharp-looking blog to boot! Great surprise! Still, it’s Raf’s great analysis that makes this blog what it is. Excellent job, guys!!

by rich on Nov 14, 2005 4:39 PM CST reply actions  

Great new look guys, my only complaint is, I wish the text was a little larger to make it a little easier to read, other than that I like the new look.
Everybody vote for login accounts so we can get rid of all these spammers.

GO COWBOYS!!

by Derrick on Nov 14, 2005 4:47 PM CST reply actions  

Derrick:

I think that most browsers allow you to change the font size. I didn’t want to go too large with the fonts because it just didn’t look “right” but I can always tweak based on what Rafael and I decide.

by Raul on Nov 14, 2005 4:49 PM CST reply actions  

prediction for tonight…..cowboys by 50.

by ba on Nov 14, 2005 4:53 PM CST reply actions  

Noticed the “gallows” poll regarding creating login accounts. I’m not sure how to vote on that one.

I kinda like that we’re an open forum and welcome the occasional “enemy” posts. Sometimes the different perspective can be interesting, although the trash-talking haters and imposters DO get annoying; we seem to handle those morons well enough.

As of now I could go either way on that one. Free speech, right?

by rich on Nov 14, 2005 5:03 PM CST reply actions  

rich:

The occasional “enemy” is also more than welcome to sign up and post. It’s not like we are going to only allow Cowboy fans here.

What we’re trying to get around is the usenet leftovers. Sure, they can sign in but once they post that garbage I can prevent them from getting onto the site again.

by Raul on Nov 14, 2005 5:10 PM CST reply actions  

Raul,

The new look and lay-out are FINE. Ya’ll obviously put a lot of time and thought into it, and it shows. It’s just right. (The font looks the same to me.)

Ya’ll did a great job.

You don’t need to change a thing.

by rich on Nov 14, 2005 5:11 PM CST reply actions  

Raul,

If that’s the case, then yeah. I guess logins is the way to go. You got my vote.

by rich on Nov 14, 2005 5:13 PM CST reply actions  

Very nice!

Only one thing would improve this place…a thread started discussing our dismantling of the Philadelphia Uglies on MNF! I am ready for some football!

By the way, who was the mentally unstable guy that wanted to attend tonight’s game in Philly in full Cowboy regalia? Did he go?

by Michael on Nov 14, 2005 5:13 PM CST reply actions  

Michael-I was thinking good thoughts for that guy too but can’t remember who it was.

by Sean on Nov 14, 2005 5:15 PM CST reply actions  

If I might be so crass as to make a suggestion, add the top links to the threads before and after at the bottom of the scroll as well. It would allow navigation without having to go back to the top.

Also, and this may get me in trouble, you might just add links to nfl.com and espn.com since they provide so much fodder for discussion in here. In addition, links to the “enemy blogs” would certainly provide us with some research capability without having to leave the site and hunt for them.

In closing, great look and upgrade for what is probably the best sports blog on the net. Keep up the great work, guys! And, oh, by the way, many thanks for providing it as well.

by Digger O'Dell on Nov 14, 2005 5:16 PM CST reply actions  

Life is good MNF with the boys and a new
look blog it doesn’t get much better…..oh yeah did you catch A.B.
coughing up the ball and the game for the browns????

Congrats to Starstruck,Raf,Raul and what
the h-ll even The Troll……great job!!!

by becker on Nov 14, 2005 5:19 PM CST reply actions  

Rich,
I used to post on the star telegram Cowboy forum, but it has been completely overun by spammers, I dont mind debating others from other teams, but usually that just are out to disrupt the board with vial posts and add nothing to the discussions.

So, I hope everyone here votes NO, to not minding the user login accounts.

by Derrick on Nov 14, 2005 5:20 PM CST reply actions  

Did ya’ll catch Quincy Morgan do anything last weekend?

Me neither….

by rich on Nov 14, 2005 5:36 PM CST reply actions  

Oops, my bad. The links to the other blogs is here in the All SportsBlogs. Ignore that suggestion.

Just shovelin’ along…

by Digger O'Dell on Nov 14, 2005 5:38 PM CST reply actions  

Rich,

Touche !!!!

Quicys uniform looked nice and clean…

by becker on Nov 14, 2005 5:39 PM CST reply actions  

Great new look. Congrats to all. Now let’s kick some ass.

by cowboy bert on Nov 14, 2005 5:44 PM CST reply actions  

Spags said teh Boy’s bus got egged on the way to the stadium. What class those guys have.

by Sean on Nov 14, 2005 5:45 PM CST reply actions  

Digger:

Like that?

by Raul on Nov 14, 2005 5:54 PM CST reply actions  

The emergence of Crayton makes me forget all about AB. I just wish we’d have gotten more for him in trade, but maybe Morgan was the most we could get. His-to-ry.

Move’n on….

by rich on Nov 14, 2005 5:56 PM CST reply actions  

eagles fans are a joke.

by rich on Nov 14, 2005 5:59 PM CST reply actions  

The whip in Philly had a casket for T.O and filled it with around four hundred T.O jerseys, with the fans in the background chanting F.U.T.O.with they were rolling it out to the hurst.
This stadium will be nuts tonight.

by Derrick on Nov 14, 2005 6:16 PM CST reply actions  

Great new look for a great blog. You guys got it on time for the second half stretch. Now, let’s go kick some eagles a**.

by Joe on Nov 14, 2005 6:37 PM CST reply actions  

Thanks, Raul…

by Digger O'Dell on Nov 14, 2005 6:57 PM CST reply actions  

WTF!!!

Luuv this new style!! This is too much!!

by AlanTdot on Nov 14, 2005 9:31 PM CST reply actions  

OMG!!!!!!@

by sharkz on Nov 14, 2005 11:03 PM CST reply actions  

I was on life support!!!! GO COWBOYS!!!!

by sharkz on Nov 14, 2005 11:04 PM CST reply actions  

Raul,

This looks really good, you did a great job presenting your concept. Not an easy thing to do for sure. The only comment I offer is to lose the star between comments, not because it looks bad but because it draws the eyes away from the text. Fairly distracting. The rafter is good and not distracting at all. Great work dude.

by rha on Nov 15, 2005 8:24 AM CST reply actions  

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