Captain's Top 10 reasons why we won't beat the Ravens

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 12:49 PM CST Comment 82 comments

Consider this my Holiday Gift to you all. We can not and will not win. Don’t let yourself be let down yet again this year. You heard it hear first. We will lose. So score some points with your wife instead and go to that stupid holiday party (like me) or go do some last minute shopping and help the economy. No reason to go out to sports bar to watch you will only be disappointed. I will be on the blog Sunday morning to console whom ever might need it.

1. "The Dorthy Syndrome" I swear after the game I heard "You’re out of the woods, you’re of out of the dark, you’re out of the night" blasting from the speakers from Texas Stadium. This team is far too complacent just to have avenged their loss from last year.

2. Cory Procter, enough said.

3. INT’s Ravens lead the league in INT’s (22). Romo will need to be careful against a blitzing D.

4. Injuries. Too many dings and dents to overcome.

5. Special Teams. Our special teams are truly special.

6. Teams that get shafted the previous week always come back and throttle their next opponent. Look at what the Chargers did to the Jets this year.

7. As always penalties. We commit to many and they kill us.

8. The Ravens defense is at the top of the league in yards allowed in both rushing and passing. With a dinged up running game we will be forced to throw again, which isn’t good for a team that’s struggled to move the ball downfield.

9. Last game at Texas Stadium. Significance of game will be overshadowed by the "Farewell to Texas Stadium" theme. Players will not be as focused as they should.

10. This last reason is the best. The Cowboys have never beat the Ravens at home :)

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Why I think you are wrong.

We lead the NFL in sacks. This rookie QB hasn’t done well under pressure this season

This is a prime time game. Cowboys have won pretty much all of their primetime games.

Injuries didn’t stop us from dominating the Giants.

by DirkusMaximus on Dec 16, 2008 1:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

We've won 11 straight night games actually...

by AikmanNailedMySis on Dec 16, 2008 1:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Actually

Romo is 12-1 as a starter in prime time games

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

by TrueBlue24 on Dec 16, 2008 1:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Come aboard Captain's ship, give into you fear and admit we will lose.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 2:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

it's

possible, but not a given.

They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.

by what_the_crap on Dec 16, 2008 2:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Actually 15-1 counting "Prime Time Turkey" games

Actually, Romo is 15-1 in Prime Time Games, if you count Thanksgiving Day as “prime time” which I would since it has a “captive audience of NFL fans” just like any night game:

Won in 2006:

at Carolina
Tampa Bay
at Atlanta

Lost in 2006:

New Orleans

Won in 2007:

Giants
at Chicago
at Buffalo
at Philly
Jets
Green Bay
at Carolina

Won in 2008:

Philly
at Green Bay
at Washington
Seattle
Giants

by lars-ss on Dec 17, 2008 4:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Pass the crack pipe, because you are truly smoking it. #1 reason they will win, rookie QB against a veteran D on the road. Flacco will be flacid.

by Alpha Dog on Dec 16, 2008 1:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Don't say I didn't warn you.

I’ll talk you off the ledge on Sunday morning. Don’t worry I’m here for you.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 1:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Captain Crabapple

They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.

by what_the_crap on Dec 16, 2008 2:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Captain Comeback?

More like Captain Come On

Just because you’re P-whipped and have to go X-mas party with your wife instead of enjoying the last game ever played at Texas Stadium, doesn’t mean the rest of us won’t be out at bar or at home (if they have the NFLN) watching and rooting for America’s Team.

You should be ashamed of yourself.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Dec 16, 2008 6:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Great Points

Can you email this Wade and Jason..

I think the game is pretty simple, if our D shows up again we win.. Our D’s are similiar now and our Offense is better..

Wouldn’t it be nice if our ST made a big play..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Dec 16, 2008 1:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I AGREE

that our defenses are similar… we now have a legit, playmaking, hard hitting, sack machine of a defense… i really like our chances with a healthy newman and a rookie fifth rounder who just keeps showing up in big games… tashard choice, i can only hope you keep playing the way you are, which you should because you played like this in the preseason, and in college, and i really think you are big time and i can’t wait till all 3 of our backs are healthy next year, we have the best trio in the league??? yes….

oh, and i think captain comeback is just being sarcastic, as in trying to jinx the ravens or ignite the cowboys? or mayb that was somone else i saw on another thread or blog…

things i would like to see this game…

1. tashard choice, and lots of him
2. spencer starting, ellis playing subpackages, as well as spencer ellis ware rat hatcher on the field at the same time
3. screen passes (choice/bennet)
4. newman manned up on clayton, hes scarey good, but so is newman
5. montrae holland… PLEASE PLEASE be healthy
6. ware taking down flacco 3 times, leaving him a half sack behind, which he’ll get against philthy… what better scenario than to break the record against philly… (oh and i’ll be at that game, so that would be sweet haha)

by CowboysFan4Life on Dec 16, 2008 1:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i agree

I love having a healthy Newman… They will try to test him deep, they do it every game..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Dec 16, 2008 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I worry much more about Mason than Clayton.

by Mandmeisterx on Dec 16, 2008 5:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

both good

Clayton big play guy, Mason is the steady move the chains guy.. Newman on Mason, Jenkins on Clayton..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Dec 16, 2008 5:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

now...

we can put pac daddy on mason, because he’s always in the position to swat the ball away… keep newman on clayton, and both of them shoudl be held to minimal yards then… and if we play them man up, we should be able to def shut down the run by run blitzing henry/jenkins/scandrick etc… i wish our whole team was healthy, bc dammmm we’d be even nastier

by CowboysFan4Life on Dec 18, 2008 1:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We will win because.....

1) this team is not complacent…..we’ve been playing with fire and passion the last 2 weeks and everybody knows we haven’t won anything yet.
2) Cory proctor was Wades Offensive lineman of the game Against the giants. (OK maybe ya got me on this one)
3) INT’s…..Romo’s maturity will come into play here. He’s learning to take a sack or throw the ball away…..
4) Only new injuries are to Killer and Tra Battle….We’ll be OK there. Plus injuries are never an excuse.
5) Special teams looked good to me Sunday night.
6) Not so sure that the Ravens were shafted….But they have to prepare for a team thats playing as well as anybody in the league right now. If they are smart…they’ll forget about last week.
7) Agreed…however we overcame 100+ yards of penalties against a Better NYGiants team.
8) Our running game is dinged up?
someone should tell Tashard choice that…since he’s spent the last two weeks shredding up the Vaunted steeler and giants Defense to the tune of 300+ yards from scrimmage.
9) This team is one that is definitely won’t be affected by pomp and pageantry. They live a carnival like lifestyle on a day to day basis. This is just another day in the life.
10) Doesn’t count…..Like saying we’ve never beaten the Yankees at home….We never played them at home….
5)

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

by TrueBlue24 on Dec 16, 2008 1:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'll be in on the blog Sunday morning....

with a bottle of anti-depressents. I’m hear for you all.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 1:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good captain.....

You’ll need them to wash down all the crow (RAVEN…Maybe???) that you’ll be eating….HaHaHa

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

by TrueBlue24 on Dec 16, 2008 2:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

lol....True....who is this azz clown to bring the high spirits of this blog site

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Dec 17, 2008 3:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

IDK....Boyz

But hey we’re flying high right now…..Nobodies negativity is going to bring us down!!!

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

by TrueBlue24 on Dec 17, 2008 10:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This fanpost makes my top ten

of crappiest pieces posted on this blog. Many of that top ten have come in the last few weeks, so congrats.

by Billito on Dec 16, 2008 2:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The top of that list

has to be the “Trade Jason Witten” post. Worst post ever. Ever.

First to six!!!

by sduncan24 on Dec 16, 2008 3:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by CowboysFan4Life on Dec 19, 2008 10:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope a few of my other gems our on your list as well.

No be scared, accept the loss.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 2:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

you'll be on the blog Sunday moring all right...

to eat freakin crow!!!

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 16, 2008 2:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'll there for you Terry, with a full bottle of antidepressents

Don’t worry unlike your shrink I don’t charge $75 an hour. I’m free. I’ll console you.

We will lose to the ravens.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

you're funny

I’ll be laughing at you Saturday if you have the ba**s to come online during the game threads.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 16, 2008 2:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I won't be watching. There's no reason to watch.

I’ll be there for you Sunday morning when you wake up from your hangover I’ll have a big cup of Joe for you as well a 80mg of Zoloft.

We will lose to the ravens.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 2:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

You're misguided about pharmaceuticals

First of all, SSRI’s, like Zoloft, do not take effect immediately, they take from 4 to 6 weeks to have any effect.

Second, Zoloft comes in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg strengths, so whatever drug you have been taking that is 80mg in strength is obviously not Zoloft. I would contact poison control center immediately to find out.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Dec 16, 2008 6:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sprint

Man, for once I love sprint, I will be watching the game from my phone. We planned our Christmas party months ago, I figured no big deal it is Saturday.. Ugh, I was wrong, the one Saturday we picked for the party happens to coincide with the biggest game of the season. I will be watching from my Cell phone.

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Dec 16, 2008 2:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

dude, I know you can sneak in to watch the game ;)

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 16, 2008 2:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes sir.

I can watch from 515-645 at my house and then bounce between the bar and my table.. I had to do last year for the Green Bay game..

My wife is our good luck charm and she will be with me.. I am hoping we are up 14 by halftime, so i can enjoy my meal.

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Dec 16, 2008 3:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Owe Million,

I feel bad for you come Sunday morning. You seem so optimistic, all your hopes and dreams will come crashing down. At least you will have a good buzz on :)

We will lose to the ravens.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 3:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Question

Are you allowed to have the most comments on your own fanposts?? Hmm.. :)

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Dec 16, 2008 4:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wmill, You actually picked the best day.

Forget about the game and drink some Vodka and Cranberry juice. Have some of those appetizers that come around on the tray and forget about the Cowboys. Score some points with Wifey Poo because you already know the outcome. Come on jump aboard the Good Ship Captain. See you Sunday morning.

We will lose to the ravens.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 2:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Like myselft, are you one of Deke's Disciples using his patented Reverse Psychology method?

If you are, it’s good to know that I’m not the only superstitious Cowboys fan here on BTB Nation

: P

"I got a fever. And the only prescription is more cowbell." -- Bruce Dickinson

www.brainfriednetwork.com [NEWS/SPORTS/FOOTBALL]

by silverblue5 on Dec 16, 2008 2:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Jump aboard Captain's Ship!

Don’t be scared accept the loss.

We will lose to the ravens.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 2:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

A shiny nickel says......

Captain Comeback is playing both sides. If the Cowboys lose, it’s more “I told you so” shrieking. If they win, it’s all part of his new-found gimmick.

by MadMick on Dec 16, 2008 2:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I would never say I told you so.

I’ve accepted the loss already and I’m trying to ease everybody’s mind on this site. Don’t be scared the season will be over. Don’t worry the draft is right around the corner.

We will lose to the ravens.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 2:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

hye, if the Cowboys win

can you promise to never blog here again? Sounds like a fair deal to me.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 16, 2008 2:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL!!!

"I got a fever. And the only prescription is more cowbell." -- Bruce Dickinson

www.brainfriednetwork.com [NEWS/SPORTS/FOOTBALL]

by silverblue5 on Dec 16, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I got an idea....let's not respond to this post....it should be deleted...cuz this azz clown is wasting space on our blog site...

he just joined LAST WEEK… this is a hoax and a pathetic posting…probably a Ravens fan..

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

by BoyzRback on Dec 17, 2008 3:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

uh, that's "myself" -- without the "t" at the end.

"I got a fever. And the only prescription is more cowbell." -- Bruce Dickinson

www.brainfriednetwork.com [NEWS/SPORTS/FOOTBALL]

by silverblue5 on Dec 16, 2008 2:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow, that really hurts me Terry....

but I will not need to promise anything because I know without a shadow of a doubt this game is as good as in the books. Just accept Terry and you will be a happier person.

We will lose to the ravens.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 2:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

so I guess after the Cowboys win Saturday

we’ll then hear why the Cowboys will lose to the Eagles and then after we beat them, it will be why they will lose in the playoffs and so on and so forth, okay, if thats your way of rooting for the Boys, how strange that may be, it works for me.

Keep predicting losses and Cowboys will keep winning…I like it!

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 16, 2008 3:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Raf, When you are ready to accept the lose too....

I left and open seat for you right in the Wheelhouse next to the Captain. Don’t worry buddy, we’ll get em next year.

We will lose to the ravens.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 2:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

How can you call yourselfa cowboys fan

how can you guarantee we will not win, and not even spell your opening line correctly? kind of makes it hard to take you seriously. a true fan never gives up and always has hope. in my opinion if we can score 14 points of offense, i believe we will win. i am offended a cowboys fan would even come close to guaranteeing a loss for his own team. shame on you.

You Can Pay for School but You Cant Buy Class

by Bloomth on Dec 16, 2008 3:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

+1

I could sort of understand if you thought that when you said the Cowboys would lose that they end up winning. That twisted logic is stupid but acceptable. But youre not even going to watch the game? A true fan would. I’m blowing off my gf’s birthday party to see it so why wont you even skip a Christmas party??

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 16, 2008 5:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

oohhh

you called me a loser. being that you have been a fan since ’78, ten years before I was born, you must feel pretty good about yourself. there is a difference between a typo and using appropriate spelling, but that is probably too advanced for you. i do not know why you would even bother posting something if you do not have anything reasonable or sensible to say.

You Can Pay for School but You Cant Buy Class

by Bloomth on Dec 16, 2008 3:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

AND

When talking about a location, it is spelled here. When talking about listening to something it is hear. I just read through some of your other posts and you have made that mistake several times.

Maybe you should go by Captain Douche Dag.

You Can Pay for School but You Cant Buy Class

by Bloomth on Dec 16, 2008 3:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I like Captain Clueless myself ;)

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 16, 2008 3:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Remember I'll be there for you Sunday, Terry

unlike your other so called friends on this blog. They will be jumping ship like scared rats.

We will lose to the ravens.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 3:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for reading my posts!

We will lose to the ravens.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 3:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I can't "hear" you?

We will lose to the ravens.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 3:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Duh

Im typing this. Its tough to hear what someone types on a blog.

You Can Pay for School but You Cant Buy Class

by Bloomth on Dec 16, 2008 3:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for reading!

We will lose to the ravens.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 3:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I used to be on the Boys Blog as Bushpilot, but just recently signed up here. Cap’n Crunch here seems like a bonafide troll to me after reading his multiple delusional rantings. It may be best to now ignore this obviously undereducated and overmedicated persona.

by Alpha Dog on Dec 16, 2008 3:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bush I mean Alpha at least I'm decisive.

Thanks for reading!

We will lose to the ravens.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 3:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You listed 10 reasons but I only found a couple that were worth a crap.

Keep trying.

by houseofprime on Dec 16, 2008 4:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Well

if the colts could hang 30 on them at home without a running game and a makeshift o-line and 240 pound d tackles. I don’t really see why beating the ravens at home is so unbelievable.

by Jammer6303 on Dec 16, 2008 4:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Half the comments on this stupid post are by the author

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 16, 2008 5:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm just backing up my statements

I don’t want to be accused of posting and running like some of you.

We will lose to the ravens.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 16, 2008 5:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No youre not

you have said “Thanks for reading” numerous times. How is that backing up your statements?

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 17, 2008 3:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Straight from your profile Captain...

Die Hard Fan since January 12, 1978 (Super Bowl XII).

die-hard:
–adjective
2. resisting vigorously and stubbornly to the last; stubborn.

Seems a little hypocritical to me. If you don’t think they’re going to win, keep it to yourself, because that’s not what people come to this blog for.

Pimpin' ain't easy and neither is being a Sixers fan. I manage to do both. Join me at Liberty Ballers, the SBNation 76ers blog. Don't make fun of the name either. It has nothing to do with the New York Liberty of the WNBA.

by jsams on Dec 16, 2008 8:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i think the cowboys win

by a larger margin than we’d all expect
i just feel it

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 16, 2008 10:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

JUST STOP REPLYING....simple

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

by BoyzRback on Dec 17, 2008 3:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Why is the Ravens D top in the league in both rushing and passing?

Because the Steelers were, until they played us. And Tashard Choice gashed them and now the Ravens are #1.

by mhuff13 on Dec 17, 2008 4:50 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Captain COmeback has a reverse psychology thing going

He has convinced himself that when he predicts a Cowboys win, they lose, and whe he predicts a loss, the Cowboys win. That is why he is predicting a Cowboys loss, so that they will win.

Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey

by Seanrude on Dec 17, 2008 10:42 AM CST reply actions 0 recs