Cowboys @ Vikings gameday open thread (preseason)
Game Day Box and TV/Radio Notes

Dallas Cowboys @ Minnesota Vikings
Thursday, Aug. 30th, 2007
8:00 PM EST, TV: Dallas, Minnesota markets only
Metrodome – Minnesota, MN
Internet radio: Pick a station here.
This is an open thread for real-time game chat.
My prediction: Joey Thomas gets an INT.
Weather Forecast
It’s a dome.
If you guys are in the Dallas (or Minnesota) broadcast area, help me keep the open thread updated with accounts of the game.
0 recs |
184 comments
Comments
Quincy will get an a pick!
I am on his bandwagon (basically because of desperation), so he better not let me down!!
by Philosopher on Aug 30, 2007 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah he is our last and only hope
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The game is scheduled to be shown
on NFL Network at 1:00 pm EDT Saturday.
My prediction is that we will have to throw the ball more to score here.
by lee3022 on Aug 30, 2007 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not with Alonzo Coleman in the game!
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
looking for Stanback
to have a big game, and all our starters to stay healthy on that first drive.
by Terry on Aug 30, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone know
why Brad Sham isnt doing the radio broadcast?
by Brandon Worley on Aug 30, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Judging by
comments on DMN blog, Im guessing that Brad and Babe are on the tv broadcast
by Brandon Worley on Aug 30, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Starting line up from the DMN blog
On D
Here's the defensive starters
Left defensive end-Marcus Spears
Nose guard-Jay Ratliff
Right defensive end-Stephen BowenIf Bowen does well, he makes the team.
The linebackers are
Strong side-Anthony Spencer
Inside-Bobby Carpenter
Inside-Akin Ayodele
Weak side-Junior GlymphIt will be interesting to see how Carpenter plays tonight. Junior Glymph needs a strong game to make the squad. Spencer needs the work. He hasn't shown the team how good he can be yet.
The corners are Aaron Glenn and Jacques Reeves
The free safety is Patrick Watkins and the strong safety is Keith Davis.Good for Mr. Reeves to get the start. Let's see how he performs. He's probably ahead of Joey Thomas and Nate Jones at corner.
ON O-
Left tackle-Flo Adams
Left guard-Joe Berger
Center-Cory Procter
Right guard-Leonard Davis
Right tackle-Marc ColomboNo surprises here. Adams and Colombo need the work and Davis has to develop chemistry with Colombo.
Wide receivers are Jerheme Urban and Miles Austin.
Whoever has the better game makes the team.Tight end-Anthony Fasano
Fullback-Oliver Hoyte
Tailback-Tyson ThompsonLast chance for Hoyte to prove himself
Quarterback-Brad Johnson
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A lot of missed tackles on coverage
but Carp makes the stop on the punt return
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps we are doing
with Thompson what we did with JJ and MB3 at Houston? Mostly run plays.
by lee3022 on Aug 30, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
punt
I love me some McBriar.
by brushpile on Aug 30, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh and fyi aaron had a sweet break up
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Excellent coverage by jaques reeves
Bowen with good pressure
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cowboys first possession
T. Thompson 2 yards up the middle
Flozell Adams false start
Draw to TT for 4 yds
On 3rd and 10, 9 yards on a screen to TT
Punt, Carpenter and Elam on the coverage
by Incredifan on Aug 30, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Urban
That is the way to make the team!!
by Philosopher on Aug 30, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bye Bye Austin we hardly knew ye
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Urban!!!!
TD
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's now "The Urban Cowboy!!!"
by kcbrett5 on Aug 30, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
was it as good as it sounded?
by Brandon Worley on Aug 30, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it was
nifty moves a lot broken tackles, It was mostly Urban but ironically Austin had a good block at one point
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Urba
I've got a new pet cat!
by brushpile on Aug 30, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone watching it?
Did he step out?
by Philosopher on Aug 30, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
absolutely
we need a good returner in the worse way
by Terry on Aug 30, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cowboys first defense series
A. Glenn jumps a route in the flat, gets the deflection, almost the INT
Junior Glymph stops the run after 3 yds
Vikings convert on 3/7 in front of Reeves
Underthrown pass INC
Reeves comes back on two passes in a row, knocking both balls down.
Punt, fielded at the 4 by J. Urban, TD
by Incredifan on Aug 30, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah TD for Urban
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DMN blog
said Urban knocked someone on their butt?
by Brandon Worley on Aug 30, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
write up
Thanks, Incredifan.
I am listening on the radio at work and it iss hard to catch everything.
Who was it on this blog that kept touting Urban???
by brushpile on Aug 30, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Alan Ball with great tackle on coverage
saving a return for a td
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ball makes a play
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now,
Did we find our possible PR, or was this a fluke....
that becomes the question of the night.
by Brandon Worley on Aug 30, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Our second def series
2yd run to our right side
Good pass pressure, M. Spears pass deflection
3-8, fullback pass in the flat gets 6 yds (N. Jones tackle)
by Incredifan on Aug 30, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice, play by play
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miles Austin picks up a first down
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Austin fighting back
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thinking the same thing
Both of them need monster games.
by lee3022 on Aug 30, 2007 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say we keep 7 wr
and keep both Austin and Urban
by Terry on Aug 30, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to think that too
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Austin with a big pick up
but taken back on a penalty, and a lot of yac sadly taken back
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Thye are both young and talented and we are getting long in the tooth with TNT.
If we cut either, they will get snapped up. Let's keep them if we can and keep the youth.
by Philosopher on Aug 30, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
7 receivers is a lot
I feel like Austin will just edge out Urban
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need a punt returner
and Urban can do that. Tyson can do kick-offs now, so with Newman hobbled, and Urban returning punts, that might leave Austin out.
by Philosopher on Aug 30, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Austin is too good to cut
that would be a mistake
by Terry on Aug 30, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now keeping 7 WRs
means we have to cut a kicker....
...sorry Martin.
by Brandon Worley on Aug 30, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2nd OFF series
Incomplete pass thrown behind
TT picks thru middle for 4 yds
M. Austin catches two slants in a row, for 12 and 8
TT loses 2, O Line collapsed
Off Pass Interference (Fasano)
TT checkdown pass gets 11 yds, needed 14
by Incredifan on Aug 30, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A nice block by Austin allowed TT for
an 6 yard run
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Give the young man credit
He is going down with a fight.
I actually think he would be the better choice long term, but Urban can do punts and we need a punt returner.
by Philosopher on Aug 30, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
keep 7 dude
we can do that
by Terry on Aug 30, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
I think we should keep both.
by Philosopher on Aug 30, 2007 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Urban fumble, boo
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Stephen Bowen
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard Spags say before the game
he is almost assured to make the team because another team would be sure to pick him up if he was cut and supposedly our coaches really like him
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bowen sack
the guy is quick for a big guy
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not smart
Drops and fumbles are not a receiver's friends.
by lee3022 on Aug 30, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Boo JT
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what in the hizzie
is goin on?
It sounds like a Pop Warner game.
by Brandon Worley on Aug 30, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well this is the 4th preseason game
what did u expect?
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know I know
Its just pretty weird listening to Bill Jones on the radio doing play by play of the Cowboys.....just adds to the surreality of it all.
by Brandon Worley on Aug 30, 2007 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this the same Bollinger
they said was toast and at best 3rd string? Doesn't say much for the 2nd string defense.
by lee3022 on Aug 30, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Boo TD Minny
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they score a td
converted Urbans fumble for a td not good for him
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Matt Moore is in
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another fumble
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Backup center & 3rd string QB
can you tell who screwed up the exchange or was Moore already away from center?
by lee3022 on Aug 30, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Procter might have sat down a little on the ball
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
Well Coach did say we need to work on goal-line defense!
by lee3022 on Aug 30, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pat Watkins
stood up a fullback in his tracks for a tackle
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Butler with a punt return
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
26 or 28
It must have been 26. 28 is Tyson.
by brushpile on Aug 30, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Miles Austin!
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice play Tony Curtis
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
defense
Who is looking good on defense/
Watkins?
Remi?
How is Spears looking???
by brushpile on Aug 30, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great route and catch by Miles Austin
yet penalty on Joe Berger
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Austin
is ahead of Urban at this point.
by Philosopher on Aug 30, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Curtis with a totally sweeeet catch
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hoyte with a catch!
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We love kitties
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Curtis TD!!!
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Curtis with a TD
Fasano better watch his back lol
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Moore looks like a keeper
though I really don't want to keep 3 qbs
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we agree on this one Burt
by Terry on Aug 30, 2007 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever
When the other option is Brad "BJ" Johnson, who's old and frail, I think a 3rd QB is necessary. Especially one who's showing this much promise.
by no1cowboysfan on Aug 30, 2007 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Matt Moore
Don't want to carry 3 QB's though.
by Philosopher on Aug 30, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Practice Squad...
Can a player on the practice squad beat out a 3rd String player during the year? (In other words, how can a player on practice squad move up to active roster) Or once on the practice squad is he kinda just stuck there unless someone is hurt?
by AtlBoyzFan on Aug 30, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no,
a player on the practice squad can be called up at any time by any team, so long as there is a spot in the 53 man roster.
by textaz03 on Aug 30, 2007 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hatch is the man
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They made the FG
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why Did We Call Timeout?
Based on the play-by-play it didn't make any sense.
by kindablue on Aug 30, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The play was out of bounds
but I'm not sure why we called timeout. Maybe the FG team was late getting on.
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here we go second half
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JT not having a great game
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's Not a Good Sign
To read the play-by-play and have one entry after another that reads "pass complete" and ends with "(J. Thomas)". Yikes. He's toast.
by kindablue on Aug 30, 2007 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate Jones got abused
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reeves and Butler or Ball make the team
Jones and Thomas get cut
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Austin again
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Making the cut...
Do u think Dallas is gonna have a "suprise" cut by saturday?..someone noone was expecting?
by AtlBoyzFan on Aug 30, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Austin
was ever in jeopardy of being cut, he's just too talented.
by Terry on Aug 30, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think people over reacted to h
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who cares about Beach
put Coleman back in!
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yea..
I'm with u Burt D, I'm a Coleman fan too, put um back in!
by AtlBoyzFan on Aug 30, 2007 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have an Adam Bergen sighting
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And he just got popped
Moore led him into traffic
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not much of a running game tonight
by Terry on Aug 30, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Courtney Brown!! INT
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Courtney Brown!!!
My pet cat from the draft makes a pick!
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Jeff Ireland reads my diaries
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I predicted that
Minnesota is strong there
by lee3022 on Aug 30, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am so angry right now I want to see Coleman
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Running game
I've got to admit I had hoped with a few of the line starters in there and TT that the running game would have shown more. Either defenses are stacking the line or our run blocking needs some improvement.
by Boyz 2006 on Aug 30, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, it was Brad Johnson who started
so anybody would stack the line then. It's not like you'll get beat deep.
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wade was pumped they stopped them
on 4th down.
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad Moore, bad!
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was awful tackling
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate Jones causes the fumble
B. Phillips recovers, but I think it could be overturned.
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bartel in
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And a Bilbo sighting
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
After all this time
it's a wonder that Bartel's legs are not asleep!
by lee3022 on Aug 30, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
McQ got cooked
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
could Folk get a chance at long FG?
by Terry on Aug 30, 2007 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope, turnover
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This guy Penalty
has more yards than all our rushers combined.
by lee3022 on Aug 30, 2007 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cuz coleman is not getting a decent shot
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well Bartel
copied Moore once too often today. Urban can at least hide behind the QBs.
by lee3022 on Aug 30, 2007 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yea they're starting to get on my nerves too..
They keep passin the ball and not handing it to the RB and as soon as they get redy to, they fumble or turnover..
by AtlBoyzFan on Aug 30, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We are not running much
with 4 min to go down 9.
by lee3022 on Aug 30, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now just let Coleman take it from here
by Burt D on Aug 30, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lousaka!
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Terrible throw Bartel
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Could've been Stanback bad route
after watching the replay. Coach was talking to him.
by Dave Halprin on Aug 30, 2007 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two more scrambles
and Bartel might be our leading rusher.
by lee3022 on Aug 30, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

by 


















