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Early games open thread

"The waiting is the hardest part
Every day you see one more card
You take it on faith, you take it to the heart
The waiting is the hardest part"

Tom Petty, The Waiting

 Indeed, we have to wait all day long for the real action this Sunday. That's the only downside to being the primetime night game, the anticipation becomes unbearable, especially for this game. It's all the pent-up need for some Cowboys football that inevitably follows a bye week, combined with the imperative that the Cowboys win this football game or face a Mt. Everest climb to get to the playoffs. Playing under the lights agrees with Tony Romo so there's no better way for him to start his return to the playing field. It's a night game, it's within the division and it's against the Redskins. ‘Nuff said. That's a football game worth watching.

In the meantime, we can check out the rest of the NFL and see what they're up to. Nothing wrong in a little scoreboard watching among the fans. Priority one is for the Cowboys to start winning. Priority two is to get some help from the rest of the NFC just to give us some maneuvering room in the run to the playoffs.

This is an open thread for all the day games.

I'll be putting up open threads during our game. Remember, the comments auto-refresh on the blog, so all you have to do is open the thread during the game and the comments will appear. No need to refresh anything. Once we get to around 400 comments on a thread, I'll put up a new thread. For easy navigation among the comments, just press ‘z' and the browser will jump to the new comments you haven't read and mark them as read. Here are other tips:

Press C to tab through new comments, Shift-C to tab backwards, X to mark a comment as read, and Shift-A to mark all read. Z will simultaneously mark and tab forward, and R will reply to the comment that has focus.

I just use the ‘z' key, it's the easiest way to navigate a gameday thread.

 

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Go Ravens & Bengals

an NFC North sweep today would be so, so sweet.

by Urinal Mint on Nov 16, 2008 11:55 AM CST reply actions  

Yup....

I forgot about that. The Ravens need to beat the snot out of the Giants.

by Brandon Worley on Nov 16, 2008 11:57 AM CST up reply actions  

Ok, so by my count.....

We need:

Packers to beat the Bears

Broncos to beat the Falcons

Minnesota to beat the Bucs

And somehow for the Bungles to beat the Eagirls.

by Brandon Worley on Nov 16, 2008 11:56 AM CST reply actions  

Stranger things can happen. The Bengals have played the NFC East well this year.

"When it's third and ten, you can take the milk drinkers and I'll take the whiskey drinkers every time." -Max McGee (I know he wasn't a Cowboy, but that's gotta be my favorite football quote)

by BigDinSC on Nov 16, 2008 12:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Ugh....

Can’t play conservative against the Giants…

by Brandon Worley on Nov 16, 2008 12:05 PM CST reply actions  

A Denver Win

Would be so nice. Along with Washington, Philadelphia and Tampa Bay, we want our wild card competition to lose. Got to thin out the crop so we have a better chance of getting in.

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 12:26 PM CST up reply actions  

Pretty much

Mason is a good WR, but they need to get some weapons for Flacco.

by ChrisRichey on Nov 16, 2008 12:31 PM CST up reply actions  

Good, but old

They surely need some weapons for Flacco in the next few years.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 12:31 PM CST up reply actions  

Go Cincy!

Can’t believe Lewis didn’t challenge that…

by ChrisRichey on Nov 16, 2008 12:39 PM CST reply actions  

McNabb fumbled

I think the replay showed the defender’s knee was down before he got across the line though. I can’t believe Detroit is actually winning, Culpepper looks decent.

by ChrisRichey on Nov 16, 2008 12:46 PM CST up reply actions  

Eagles Have One Yard of Offense

In the first quarter. Doubtless Football Outisders will proclaim them the best team in the NFL again, after they lose.

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 12:43 PM CST reply actions  

I think the problem was the money he wanted, and multiple years

Remember we have Romo. The Lions have been starting a ‘decent backup QB’ for years.

Sure he would have been nice those 3 games, but after that he’s wasted cap space. Then again, 2 more wins is worth that cap space…

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 12:51 PM CST up reply actions  

More than that

He wanted a chance to start. The money would have been worth it if it kept us in the division title hunt.

by ChrisRichey on Nov 16, 2008 12:53 PM CST up reply actions  

Why is McKenzie allowed to play

shouldn’t he receive a 4 game suspension for the DUI?

by quincyyyyy on Nov 16, 2008 12:51 PM CST reply actions  

Giants

May be the deepest team in the NFL. Talent-wise, I take our starting 11. But behind them, nobody competes with the G-men.

by JimmyJohnson on Nov 16, 2008 12:52 PM CST reply actions  

Manning sucks

The best bus driver in the league

by quincyyyyy on Nov 16, 2008 12:53 PM CST reply actions  

Jacobs

I remember I used to say that if I won the lottery, I’d like to pay Ray Lewis to suit up and have a collision with me at a 10 yard run. I’m just curious what it would be like to take a Ray Lewis knockout shot.

BUT, I have no desire to attempt to tackle Brandon Jacobs in the open field. He’s scary!

by JimmyJohnson on Nov 16, 2008 12:55 PM CST reply actions  

Wow......

Aaron Rodgers just threw the ball right into the Urlacher’s hands.

by Brandon Worley on Nov 16, 2008 12:58 PM CST reply actions  

Do the Giants Go for Two?

Or are they so confident they’ll win they just kick the XP?

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 12:58 PM CST reply actions  

Where do they get these guys?

They have a TON of late round picks and FAs who ourplay our early-to-mid round picks.

by JimmyJohnson on Nov 16, 2008 1:00 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah.

I guess I’m just being pessimistic. But aside from our ‘90s teams, I’ve never seen a team that could throw street FA’s in there have have them play like probowlers the way the Giants are. I had never even heard of the TE that caught that TD pass.

by JimmyJohnson on Nov 16, 2008 1:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Ernie Accorsi Was a Great GM

He gambled on Eli and won. Jerry Reese looks to be an even better GM, based on his two drafts.

We draft pretty well, on the whole, but squander high picks on offensive linemen and linebackers. So we have to go to free agency to compensate, which reduces our salary cap space. The smart teams draft well, and the Giants have been one of the best in recent years.

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 1:10 PM CST up reply actions  

One reason is that the Giants have a GM who is a real football-savvy guy....!

Plus Coughlin may be a clown, but he knows how to use his talent and inspire his players.
Wade Phillips has the alacrity of Uncle Remus.

Wharter

by Wharter on Nov 16, 2008 2:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Big time wife foul...........

I’m watching a few games on my laptop and my wife asked if she could flip around on the TV since the Giants are killing the Ravens….

So I reluctantly turn over the remote and she immediately changes the channel to Lifetime Movie Network.

by Brandon Worley on Nov 16, 2008 1:02 PM CST reply actions  

LOL

The ultimate chick flick channel.

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 1:03 PM CST up reply actions  

Yuck

Saints and Carolina have come back, too.

Win, good guys, win!

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 1:12 PM CST up reply actions  

Dirty Eagles strike again.....

Chapman runs straight into an Eagle defender…..the Eagle defender wraps his arms around his head and bends him over backwards with his neck, while the ball is squirting around on the ground.

Chapman is carted off the field on a stretcher.

by Brandon Worley on Nov 16, 2008 1:19 PM CST reply actions  

At Least the Fans

Didn’t throw a celebration after they injured him.

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 1:25 PM CST up reply actions  

Duh

The game’s in Cincinnati. Bad on me.

Never mind.

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 1:43 PM CST up reply actions  

I Like How He Acted Like

the receiver (Curtis) blew the route…McNabb looked panicked and threw it way too soon.

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 1:34 PM CST up reply actions  

Jason Hanson is having a nice day

10 points for DET, with a nice 56 yard chip shot. Dayum

by jkdallas on Nov 16, 2008 1:40 PM CST reply actions  

Ray Lewis' halftime speech:

“I am not afraid to MURDER you if you don’t play better!!! I’ve gotten away with it once………I’m not afraid to do it again!”

by Brandon Worley on Nov 16, 2008 1:44 PM CST reply actions  

Yeh....I know.

But it’s the first thing that came in my head when the announcers asked who on the Ravens made a speech.

by Brandon Worley on Nov 16, 2008 1:47 PM CST up reply actions  

Saints Score Again Too

Go up 20-10 with just over a minute into the third.

That was fast.

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 1:48 PM CST reply actions  

Grrr

Two plays from scrimmage to score, after the Bengals made it 13-3.

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 2:01 PM CST up reply actions  

Denver Intercepted Ryan

And are now driving towards the red zone. Broncos still lead 14-13.

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 2:02 PM CST reply actions  

Slack jawed Eli gets lucky.

Wow, I love Mike Singletary. If I was rich I'd pay him to follow me around and coach my life. "Get that report done! I won't tolerate slacking!!!", "Do you think the lawn is gong to mow itself? Get out there! GO! GO! GO!"

That would kick ass. - quote from the Internets.

by BLUE_Thru-n-Thru on Nov 16, 2008 2:12 PM CST up reply actions  

Interception Ravens.

Giants lead 20-10.

Wow, I love Mike Singletary. If I was rich I'd pay him to follow me around and coach my life. "Get that report done! I won't tolerate slacking!!!", "Do you think the lawn is gong to mow itself? Get out there! GO! GO! GO!"

That would kick ass. - quote from the Internets.

by BLUE_Thru-n-Thru on Nov 16, 2008 2:09 PM CST reply actions  

another Manning Interception

i can’t wait to get another crack at his bum azz

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KD Drummond on Nov 16, 2008 2:09 PM CST reply actions  

Manning sucks

I take back what I said. He is not a good bus driver QB, he is a crappy bus driver QB

by quincyyyyy on Nov 16, 2008 2:11 PM CST up reply actions  

He Only Had Five

Coming into the game. Bengals are eating his lunch.

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 2:15 PM CST up reply actions  

What a gift that would be

…for the Bengals to beat PHI. Won’t beleive it until 0:00

by jkdallas on Nov 16, 2008 2:17 PM CST up reply actions  

The Bengals went for it on a 4th and 16.

Fitzpatrick tries to run a QB draw. wow.

Wow, I love Mike Singletary. If I was rich I'd pay him to follow me around and coach my life. "Get that report done! I won't tolerate slacking!!!", "Do you think the lawn is gong to mow itself? Get out there! GO! GO! GO!"

That would kick ass. - quote from the Internets.

by BLUE_Thru-n-Thru on Nov 16, 2008 2:20 PM CST reply actions  

Altlanta scores a TD.

They’re up 20-17.

Wow, I love Mike Singletary. If I was rich I'd pay him to follow me around and coach my life. "Get that report done! I won't tolerate slacking!!!", "Do you think the lawn is gong to mow itself? Get out there! GO! GO! GO!"

That would kick ass. - quote from the Internets.

by BLUE_Thru-n-Thru on Nov 16, 2008 2:23 PM CST reply actions  

Giants are abosultely having their way with the Ravens.

Bradshaw just ripped off a 70+ yard run putting them inside the Raven’s 10 yard line.

Wow, I love Mike Singletary. If I was rich I'd pay him to follow me around and coach my life. "Get that report done! I won't tolerate slacking!!!", "Do you think the lawn is gong to mow itself? Get out there! GO! GO! GO!"

That would kick ass. - quote from the Internets.

by BLUE_Thru-n-Thru on Nov 16, 2008 2:31 PM CST reply actions  

Broncos 24- Falcons 20

Wow, I love Mike Singletary. If I was rich I'd pay him to follow me around and coach my life. "Get that report done! I won't tolerate slacking!!!", "Do you think the lawn is gong to mow itself? Get out there! GO! GO! GO!"

That would kick ass. - quote from the Internets.

by BLUE_Thru-n-Thru on Nov 16, 2008 2:35 PM CST reply actions  

Eli with another spectacular day

Maybe quincyyy is right.

153 yards, 56%, 1 TD, 1 INT…and could have been more INT’s

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 3:06 PM CST reply actions  

I've been sayin it all year

Eli is a little better than he used to be but his dominant offensive line and running game make him seem a lot better. Offensive line is the key, I don’t know how the giants built that line but they did a good job.

by witten82 on Nov 16, 2008 3:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Mostly through the draft

Continuity is a wonder with the OL

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 3:23 PM CST up reply actions  

Rocca

can’t punt to save his life since the 4th quarter.

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 3:28 PM CST reply actions  

It's pretty crazy

to think that two teams with that many points during regulation couldn’t muster a single field goal.

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 3:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Roughing the passer on Philly

Puts Cincy in pretty good field position.

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 3:43 PM CST reply actions  

Shhhh

Not till it’s over!

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 3:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Just lit the pit, beer is on ice

Time to roast some Redskins!!!!!!!!!!! It feels like it’s been a month since we have seen a real game. Well it has been since Romo got hurt.

by rocj55 on Nov 16, 2008 3:44 PM CST reply actions  

Here we go

Cincy attempting a fieldgoal

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 3:47 PM CST reply actions  

BUNGLES.....

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Nov 16, 2008 3:48 PM CST reply actions  

LOL

Wow, I love Mike Singletary. If I was rich I'd pay him to follow me around and coach my life. "Get that report done! I won't tolerate slacking!!!", "Do you think the lawn is gong to mow itself? Get out there! GO! GO! GO!"

That would kick ass. - quote from the Internets.

by BLUE_Thru-n-Thru on Nov 16, 2008 3:49 PM CST reply actions  

A tie is like

Kissing your sister it’s not good for anyone!

by rocj55 on Nov 16, 2008 3:49 PM CST reply actions  

How does the tie effect

standings?
Its better than a loss….Right????

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Nov 16, 2008 3:49 PM CST reply actions  

Yea

but it doesn’t affect Philly much since it’s to an AFC team. So it won’t play much affect in terms of playoffs and such.

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 3:49 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes it will

3rd tiebreaker in division is common games

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 3:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Ahh

alright. Didn’t think of that.

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 3:51 PM CST up reply actions  

Definitely Affects Philadelphia

They needed to beat a 1-8 team to stay competitive. They’re 0-3 in the division, and still have to play at Baltimore, New York and Washington, plus us at home. They need every win they can get, and today they didn’t do it.

It would suck for them if we end up 10-6 and they were 9-6-1, and held the tie breaker over us.

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 4:00 PM CST up reply actions  

If Anyone Thinks the Game Didn't Matter

to Eagles fans, check out the reaction on Bleeding Green Nation. People are going completely nuts there.

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 5:43 PM CST up reply actions  

As they should be

It was a fight, but at least we eeked out a win against the Bengals.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 5:45 PM CST up reply actions  

we are technically a half game up on the eagles now.

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KD Drummond on Nov 16, 2008 3:49 PM CST up reply actions  

That's pretty funny....

The Bengals radio announcers are like “Well, at least the Bengals didn’t lose today”

by Brandon Worley on Nov 16, 2008 3:49 PM CST reply actions  

So how a tie affects us....

First tiebreaker in the division is head to head
Second is division record
Third is record in common games

So we got 1 up by beating the Bengals and they tied them.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 3:50 PM CST reply actions  

+1

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Nov 16, 2008 3:52 PM CST up reply actions  

If we win tonight we'll still be in 3rd in the division

Head to head will be even
Division record will be even
The Skins will have 1 more win than us in common games

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 3:53 PM CST reply actions  

Third Tiebreaker

for teams of the same division Is conference games. Common opponents is the fourth tiebreaker.

Washington still has the edge, though. They’re 5-2 in the NFC, we’re only 3-4. Even if we win, they’ll still own the tiebreaker.

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 4:07 PM CST up reply actions  

Damn

You’re right, but right now we just gotta focus on winning games

by witten82 on Nov 16, 2008 3:59 PM CST up reply actions  

I don't know

if I can wait another 3+ hours till kickoff.

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 4:00 PM CST reply actions  

And none of the games on right now really affect us

Since basically Arizona is running away with the West and won’t be in the wild card hunt.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 4:00 PM CST up reply actions  

The west games interest me...somewhat

because if Seattle and San Fran continue to look horrible it means we may stand a chance to pick up some wins against them.

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 4:08 PM CST up reply actions  

Without a doubt

San Fran is beating up on St Louis already and we know how well Dallas played against the Rams though. I haven’t seen the Rams or the Seahawks much this year though so that’s more so why I’m interested.

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 4:11 PM CST up reply actions  

I think with Romo the Rams game would be different

But that’s the past now, and a loss. Every team has injuries, we just sucked with them unfortunately.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 4:13 PM CST up reply actions  

I agree

Except Stephen Jackson would have ran all over us regardless of whether Romo was in or not.

by witten82 on Nov 16, 2008 4:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Indeed

We might have won with Romo, or kept it close, but it still would have been a battle with how badly Jackson destroyed us. He had something to prove and it did it fully.

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 4:16 PM CST up reply actions  

But if Romo gets us off to an early lead

Jackson doesn’t have a chance to get going. They’d be passing to catch up.

Oh well, if if if…I can’t keep doing that.

Let’s beat the Skins!

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 4:25 PM CST up reply actions  

Merrill Reese lost his mind calling the Eagles game.

When there were two minutes left and the Eagles were calling time outs with just over two minutes left, he says, “I don’t understand why the Eagles are doing this.”

Then, when the Bengals go three and out and there is a two minute warning enforced, he screams, “wow. There’s a two minute warning!”

Then, when the Eagles have 4th and 1 on their own 22 and send in the punt team, he says, "I dont’ understand this. I understand it’s win or lose if you fail but it’s 4th and 1.

He’s wrong. A tie may feel like a win, but that half game may get them into the playoffs.

Thank you, Mike Zimmer. He called a great game today for the Bengals D.

by Rafael Vela on Nov 16, 2008 4:00 PM CST reply actions  

What an idiot....

A tie is MUCH better than a loss. Who is Merrill Reese, Philly radio or something?

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 4:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Long-Time Eagles Play-by-Play Announcer

What’s lunacy about his lobbying for 4th and 1 is how horrible the Eagles have been at that this year. Was he sleeping at the mike when they went for it and failed last week? And against the Bears? And all the other times? Sheesh.

Darryl Johnston instantly recognized how foolish it would have been for the Eagles to go for it, and said so. A team doesn’t just hand the opponent a loss. A tie hurts the Eagles, but a loss would have probably ended their season.

by kindablue on Nov 16, 2008 4:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Here is what Warren Sapp said about the game tonight:

“It’s a good thing they are in the nation’s capital, because we can bury ’America’s Team,’ the Cowboys, in Arlington (National Cemetery).”
http://sportsmediablog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/11/warren-sapp-thinks-the-skins-w.html

by quincyyyyy on Nov 16, 2008 4:23 PM CST reply actions  

Agreed

this team has a big fanbase and its something that has some sass to it and will rile up fellow boys fans; it fits his charater more than actual analysis. Me, I could care less what sapp has to say I have avoided all the msm sites and TV since the Ny-Dal game. I followed this and BSR site for my news (now, I only need to go to one site). I still listened to local (corpus) sports talk radio but for the most part this why I hate the bye week; and a night game on top of that. At least its not a Mon night game; but I had a much better time this week following my signature below.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 16, 2008 4:40 PM CST up reply actions  

Gaaahhh

I am stuck with Tenn vs Jac and am bored out of my mind, tuning into the Godfather pt 1 to keep my sanity.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 16, 2008 5:01 PM CST reply actions  

Huge help from the AFC

I’m loving me some Denver and Cincy right now. Their efforts to beat Atl and tie Philly really helped our playoff outlook. If we win tonight, we’ll be tied with Atl and Wash for the last WC spot. We’d be a game behind TB for the first spot, over whom we have the tie breaker. But at least TB beat Min, putting them a hopeful game back.

A win tonight and we’re tied for the WC spot.

by Ridgelake on Nov 16, 2008 5:13 PM CST reply actions  

If we win tonight...

We’ll still be temporarily on the outside looking in. Washington will still be over us (3rd step in tiebreaker, record among common games) and Atlanta has a better conference record than us.

However, we’ll be on the right track.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 5:20 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes, tie breakers....

Would still have us behind, but we would be tied for the same overall record. And Atl’s conference record is only 1 game better than ours.

by Ridgelake on Nov 16, 2008 5:42 PM CST up reply actions  

Yea and Washington's advantage in the common games

Is only 1 win too.

No matter what place we are in after tonight’s win, we will be on the right track for sure!

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 5:46 PM CST up reply actions  

Only 2 more hours to go!!!!!!

The late games are SOOOOO….Boring…….

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Nov 16, 2008 5:14 PM CST reply actions  

I just have

no dog in this fight, if it does not affect dallas then I really could care less. I love football and do not follow any other sport with any real regularity but my free time to follow the nfl has its limits.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 16, 2008 5:24 PM CST up reply actions  

I would love

To see a winless Lions team to beat an undefeated Titans on Thanksgiving.

by witten82 on Nov 16, 2008 5:26 PM CST up reply actions  

I hope it is

But I don’t see the Jets with much of a chance to beat the Titans

by witten82 on Nov 16, 2008 5:30 PM CST up reply actions  

If The Jets Are At Home...

Then I in fact see the Jets definitely winning.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Nov 16, 2008 5:32 PM CST up reply actions  

I agree

The Jets are a tough team this year. And they’re doing it without Favre having spectacular numbers (except the Cards game).

They’re doing it with Thomas Jones and the defense, and Brett leading them along nicely.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 5:33 PM CST up reply actions  

Dallas News blog

said he worked out and looked good to those who saw him, but no official word yet. My guess is he’ll play but be limited.

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 5:39 PM CST up reply actions  

Mickey Spag reported that portis was

running some drills and looked okay but they will know for sure by 5:45 if he will be active.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 16, 2008 5:39 PM CST up reply actions  

Portis being out sure would help us

He should be limited regardless.

I think he’ll play. That guy is a warrior.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 5:40 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm with you

I’m pretty sure he’ll play in some fashion, though I’m really hoping he’s a no-go.

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 5:42 PM CST up reply actions  

Wow is the Cards passing attack potent

Early in the 4th quarter

Boldin 9 catches 152 yards
Fitz 9 catches 139 yards

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 5:42 PM CST reply actions  

I don't know about this

My friend who is an athletic trainer and a Skins fan said normally you should probably be out for about two weeks with his injury. Even if he does play he will not be 100% by any means. I wouldn’t wish an injury on him but I think it would be dumb to play. I am actually very glad Romo swallowed his pride and sat out. Roethlisberger tried to be a tough guy and ended up hurting his team.

by witten82 on Nov 16, 2008 5:43 PM CST reply actions  

It's a 2-4 week injury

His MCL I believe has a 2nd degree sprain.

Risky to play with it.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 5:44 PM CST up reply actions  

We need to

stop the Run no matter who’s playing!

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Nov 16, 2008 5:44 PM CST reply actions  

Honestly not suprised

At the worst for the Skins, it makes us be ready for Portis. If he were ruled out, that might really change our game plan.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 5:50 PM CST up reply actions  

HaHa.....I just read that

You beat me to the punch!

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Nov 16, 2008 5:57 PM CST up reply actions  

Don't feel bad

it’s probably the first time I ever beat someone with news. :D

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 5:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Curious...

Do many of you mute the TV and listen to Brad & Babe?

by jkdallas on Nov 16, 2008 5:59 PM CST reply actions  

Yes, but there is a delay to

where you hear the play called on the radio before it happens on the TV.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 16, 2008 6:00 PM CST up reply actions  

Google Delay Play Radio

It is a good. You will thank me later.

by jkdallas on Nov 16, 2008 6:01 PM CST up reply actions  

Anyone know of any live feeds on the net?

My satellite has been out all day and doesn’t look to be coming back before the game.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:02 PM CST reply actions  

check www.justin.tv

under the sports section

G'd up from the feet up

by FearRomo on Nov 16, 2008 6:06 PM CST up reply actions  

I'll try both.

Thanks.

I’ll probably be relying more on everyone else here!

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:07 PM CST up reply actions  

You guys should hear iggles fans

right now, they are at each others throats right now cussing each other out over who is right and who is overracting.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 16, 2008 6:08 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah but this is on the bleeding green nation

glad grizz has a no personal attack and no cussing rule; otherwise this site might have the same problem. I had never seen them go at each other like this before.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 16, 2008 6:11 PM CST up reply actions  

Wow that's bad

They are from Philly, cursing is part of their everyday vocabulary.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Iggles suffering

is never a bad thing. We may be doing bad but at least they are too. :D

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 6:14 PM CST up reply actions  

Never a bad thing

Their overreaction seems to trump everyone’s at all times.

Gotta love it.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:18 PM CST up reply actions  

We'll see soon enough

If he can cut on it, and runs like he usually does…then they were blowing smoke up everyone’s ….

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:18 PM CST up reply actions  

I just don't understand why...

are they really that worried about playing the cowboys at home that they need to make up fake injury reports?

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Nov 16, 2008 6:20 PM CST up reply actions  

Uh, yea...

This is their Super Bowl…

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:20 PM CST up reply actions  

I’ve had a sick feeling in my stomach since about 8 am… this is the season boys.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Nov 16, 2008 6:25 PM CST up reply actions  

Couldn't agree more

A win and we’re alive, a loss and you might as well stick a fork in us.

I’m feeling VERY confident for some reason.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:26 PM CST up reply actions  

Wish I could feel the same

I felt confident earlier, but now the news on Portis has taken a chunk away from that confidence.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Nov 16, 2008 6:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Not me

If the injury is real, no way he plays like he has all year. But that’s a big IF.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Hope so.

I can so see this as all just a ruse and he has a big game. Remember, it usually only takes one big run to make our D go in the tank.

by kameleon_o on Nov 16, 2008 6:30 PM CST up reply actions  

This is the same dude that dresses up like different characters for his press conferences

I see it all now. Everyone was fooled into thinking he was hurt, I wouldn’t put this past him. He’s crazy and he’s a dog fighting supporter!!!

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Nov 16, 2008 6:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Me too.

I’ve be waffling here. From real confident for some reason, to predicting the sky is going to fall without a doubt. Need the dang game to hurry the hell up!!!

by kameleon_o on Nov 16, 2008 6:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Me

And I can’t watch it because my satellite is out.

DAMN YOU DIRECTV!!!!!!!

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:25 PM CST up reply actions  

I think it's my dish that went bad

It’s been super windy here today (just north of Detroit) and some light snow, but nothing too bad. Hopefully they can come fix it tomorrow.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:26 PM CST up reply actions  

That sucks

I’d die without my DirecTV. Lol.

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 6:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Yea I live in the middle of nowhere

So can’t get cable. DirecTV is my link to the world (other than the internet lol)

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Haha same here

I just wish I could have afforded the HD SuperFan thing.

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 6:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Super Fan is ridiculous.

Sunday ticket was like $280 and they want another $100 for HD? Please. The boys are usually on national TV (here in CT – weird I know) so it wasn’t worth it for me. I mean I get the NBA package for $140 and they include 80% of the games in HD for free.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Nov 16, 2008 6:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Yea

that’s precisely why I don’t have it. I’ve lucked out this year and only had to suffer through the St. Louis game (which I was going to suffer through regardless) in standard def.

by Tristan on Nov 16, 2008 6:34 PM CST up reply actions  

shouldn’t you be getting to a bar or something? This game is too big to let your cable interfere with watching.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Nov 16, 2008 6:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Just think of the numbers Romo could have put up

After missing 3 games, he’s still (coming into this game) only 7 TD passes off the leader (Rivers hasn’t thrown one today and has 21 on the season).

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:24 PM CST reply actions  

Go Cowboys

 A loss will be devastating.

thelandryhat.com New Coach, Same America's Team

by thelandryhat on Nov 16, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions  

I am for sure

The Ware/Spencer era finally begins…

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:33 PM CST up reply actions  

+1

Spencer is coming into his own this year!

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Nov 16, 2008 6:35 PM CST up reply actions  

I don't know if I'd say that

He doesn’t even have a sack yet. The injury bug hasn’t let him get going.

Still, I’m ready for him to take over for Ellis.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:36 PM CST up reply actions  

when healthy

which hasn’t been often……BUT
When he has played he’s been a beast!

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Nov 16, 2008 6:38 PM CST up reply actions  

No matter what people say, I love Jerry...

Per DMN:

As Jerry Jones was doing his pre-game chat with Kristy Scales, Tony Romo ran by and the two men slapped low fives.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:38 PM CST reply actions  

I like it!

Nothing like a big game. Plus I’m telling you I’m feeling confident.

No 8 rushes for MBIII tonight, Garrett won’t screw this game up.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:41 PM CST up reply actions  

I agree

I’m psyched for this one….
and I’m confident we’ll win!
We have to……

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Nov 16, 2008 6:43 PM CST up reply actions  

I think that's why I'm so confident

Nothing but a win tonight gets us to the playoffs.

It will happen.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:44 PM CST up reply actions  

no, but there's a terrence newman!

Calm down guys. I know he wasn’t healthy in the first game, I’m just sayin’ Santana Moss is a cowboys killer.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Nov 16, 2008 6:49 PM CST reply actions  

Moss is for sure

Let’s hope we can contain him today.

Or better yet, that Romo gets us back to a 30 point a game team. I don’t think the Skins can match that offense if we get back to it.

by mhuff13 on Nov 16, 2008 6:51 PM CST up reply actions  

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