We Need a New Name for Our Running Game
We need a new name for the combo of speed and power, strength and agility, sound and fury that is the Cowboys combo of Marion and Felix. I'll throw some out to start, but maybe we can narrow it down to a few options and then I'll put a poll out to see which ones are most liked. Maybe the 'Boys end up adopting it?
Suggestions;
1. Smash and Dash
2. Stun and Run
3. Churn and Burn
4. Romp and Stomp
Others?
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How about
Zero Regular Season Starts
Flash that Gash
Not Under Contract
Gin and Juice
by Baked Potato Soup on May 15, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Flash that Gash
LMAO
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on May 16, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm yelling it anyway.
I figured if we can get away with the excuse that we’re cheering on the team, I won’t get as many dirty looks when I’m yelling at the Cheerleaders doing their kick line.
by Baked Potato Soup on May 17, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Storm
refering to thunder and lightning
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on May 16, 2008 7:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait a minute...
how bout, The Perfect Storm…nice, huh?
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on May 16, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Zero Regular Season Starts
i like “smash n dash”
Romo.. Witten.. Barber.. Owens.... First we had triplets.. Now we got quadruplets!!
by eMBe3 on May 15, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like Gin and Juice
"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."
by Wmillion on May 15, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cat and The Bat(tering Ram)
How 'Bout Them Cowboys!!!!
by emmitt22 on May 15, 2008 5:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or if you want to include Choice
The gansta, the killer and the dope leader!!!! Westside Connection…......
How 'Bout Them Cowboys!!!!
by emmitt22 on May 15, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sugar and Spice
How 'Bout Them Cowboys!!!!
by emmitt22 on May 15, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sugar and Spice???
Oh, this isn’t going very well…
by 5Blings on May 15, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Speed and Bleed!!!!
How 'Bout Them Cowboys!!!!
by emmitt22 on May 15, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Somebody please reccomend this post
so we can get more input. None of these are going to get me any royalties from the cowboys!!!
:-)
by 5Blings on May 15, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Romo.. Witten.. Barber.. Owens.... First we had triplets.. Now we got quadruplets!!
by eMBe3 on May 15, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Felix and Vavoom!!
In case you dont know or remember who Vavoom is…http://www.felixthecat.com/friends-vavoom.htm
by WB3forMB3 on May 15, 2008 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great post
was going to recommend it even before reading it. because i was thinking the same thing. i’m sure some remember the “Pony Express” – Eric Dickerson and Craig James. I wonder when’s the last time any NFL team has regularly used two tailbacks as a base set…
anyway, was thinking about MBIII’s nickname – “Barbarian” which led me to thinking of the game “Gauntlet” – he’d be the warrior of course. so something like
“Running the Gauntlet”
butcher, baker, candlestick maker, and the BARBER – lol
Barber shop quartet (along with Cricket, Choice, and the Cat)
by Scoobay on May 15, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Felix and the Barber?
It’s simple, but it sounds catchy.
by BudLight on May 15, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Felix and Oscar - Odd Couple Fame.....
Felix is simple….but we might as well call MBIII “Oscar” cuz he’s acting like he deserves LT type money…....
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 May 15, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha
I like Shock and Awe, you know, assuming they’re capable of both.
But let’s be real, ESPN will call them the hackneyed “thunder and lightning” or some unholy combinations of syllables of their names (MarJo etc.). My money’s on FeBar.
by grapejoos on May 15, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep in Mind...
that this has to be catchy enough to make the ESPN NFL Primetime highlights, but also descriptive enough of the two backs to be relevant.
Regardless, Gin and Juice will make the final 5 when the poll comes along.
:-)
by 5Blings on May 15, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this is kinda fun
Earthquake and Twister
Quake and Twister
Rock and Roll
Sturm und Drang (lit. “Storm and Stress”)
Mace and Flail
Battering Ram and Catapult
Hammer and Chisel
Bomb and Strafe
Force and Flash
Heat and Light
Doom and Fate
Fight and Flight
Boom and Bust
Shake and Break
Ale and Lager
Marion Jones?
Here’s a cat named Conan—A Barbarian Cat.
here’s a place where you can get Conan the Barbarian and Felix the Cat lunchboxes!
by scottmaui on May 16, 2008 3:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marion Jones
wouldn’t go over too well lol.
Bourn to Run!
by jsams on May 16, 2008 3:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
say Car RAMROD
come on you didn’t say it, I wrote it on the paper
by groves on May 16, 2008 7:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shake and Bake
Felix wil shake em and MB3 wil bake em!
by bbuck822 on May 16, 2008 7:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A few more.
Beans and Franks.
Hammer and Sickle.
Bleach and Ammonia.
Fannie Mae.
Peas and Carrots
Chocolate and Peanut Butter
Meat and Potatoes
Tango and Cash
Conan and Tarzan
Dungeons and Dragons
by Baked Potato Soup on May 16, 2008 8:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Beans and Franks.
LOL-How did you get the beans above the frank?... LOL
"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."
by Wmillion on May 16, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Dungeon and Dragon
not like espn would use that, but…
by scottmaui on May 17, 2008 5:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is pretty money..
"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."
by Wmillion on May 16, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
commentary
“The Cowboys’ new ‘hit and run’ ground game has left the __ blank defense lying in the ditch by the side of the road…”
by scottmaui on May 17, 2008 5:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent
That’s exactly what I want to read every week during the season.
by accidental innuendo on May 17, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's easy
You have a Barber and The Cat = The Brazilian
Thank you, I’ll be here all week, try the shrimp cocktail and tip your waitresses.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on May 16, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like
Gin and Juice & Tazer and Lazer but here are a few more
Smokey and the Bandit
da Log and da hog
Aldo J. Bendaña Jr.
by Alds15 on May 16, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No love for pebbles and bam bam?
how about -
Raze and blaze
slice and dice
And props to fight and flight, hit and run and stungun. Looks like we need a poll.
by Billito on May 16, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Second the poll
Grizz/Tuna/Brandon can pick the best 5-8, and the BTB community can vote on their favorite BTB name for the Barber-Jones combo.
by accidental innuendo on May 16, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No love for Choice?
I wonder how much PT he will get?
It might be a Trilogy…
"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."
by Wmillion on May 16, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
It could just as easily be the Choice-Jones combo if Barber doesn’t lower his price.
As it stands, I’m guessing Choice will get a few 3rd-down carries. But if Barber’s contract situation remains strenuous, we might get to see a little more of Choice that we thought.
by accidental innuendo on May 16, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
Hopefully we will have a couple of blowouts like we did last year, so Choice can come in for mop up duty..
"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."
by Wmillion on May 17, 2008 8:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that's the plan, blowout or not.
MB3 really seemed to wear down in the playoff game, due to his brutal style. If they can get Choice in there to help grind it out and move the chains once we have the lead, that could really help. Sometimes you just need a guy to get 3-4 yards every down and not go backwards, and from what I’ve read about Choice, he is exactly the kind of back that can do just that. Just eat clock and keep getting first downs, mixed in with Jones and help keep Barber fresh, instead of killing himself when we already have the lead.
by Baked Potato Soup on May 17, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
I kinda think the carries will go somewhere around Barber 60%, Felix 20%, Choice 20%.
In addition, Felix will be moved around (slot, split out wide, in motion) so he can get more touches.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on May 17, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like...
Smash and Dash.
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on May 16, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
re the poll
there’s a lot of pretty good ideas here, i can see quite a few of them actually having potential to catch on. maybe we should do elimination rounds or something.
by scottmaui on May 17, 2008 5:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hit and Run
Is the best one i saw
What the French?! Toast!
by thebigham on May 17, 2008 8:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll run a poll...
but I don’t want to arbitrarily make the nominations. Here’s a list I like. Any suggestions to add/change the list?
Hit and Run
Romp and Stomp
Gin and Juice
Smash ‘n Dash
Pebbles and Bam Bam
Speed and Bleed
Shake and Break
by Dave Halprin on May 17, 2008 10:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think
Shock and Awe should be in the poll..
"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."
by Wmillion on May 17, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
To be quite honest...I'm not liking any of those...and the more I see these combo's the more and more i'm opposed to such a plan to stick a moniker or catchy name on them....
The only one I feel is worthy was one brought up by Tom (APerfectStar)
.....”The Perfect Storm”
The Perfect Storm as it equates to the more logical Thunder & Lightning manifestation we’ve grown to adopt….and it certainly plays into their style.
... and if you throw Adam Jones into the trio …we’ll have thunder, lightning, and rain.......dollars that is..
The one phrase i’ve always enjoyed since it’s first use in the Gulf War conflict is “Shock and Awe” which is the closest to describing the dementions this duo will bring to the field….so if i was compelled to even vote on something….that’s the one I’d select….and should be added to any poll.
Or if we wish to include Tashard Choice and Dion Anderson….we can call it :
The Stable of Doom , which would encompass all of our backfield mates…as I am sure all may play a role in bringing horror to defenses ….
finally….....IF there is a poll, and there is a chosen winner…..please don’t throw this down our throats on every ensuing post that follows….I’m already wavering against it…...FACT is ….they already have “NICK NAMES” Felix Jones = “The Cat” MBIII = “Barbarian” .....which are far better than anything i’ve seen suggested…
Cat and the Barbarian seems much more fitting, fluid, appropriate….and is the only name these two should be addressed with…..
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 May 17, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for you opinion
but you are in the minority. I think this has been a great post with lots of good ideas. Grizz’s preliminary poll looks good to me.
by Billito on May 17, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the shout out Boyz
But actually my suggestion was “The Brazilian”, and I’m pretty sure nobody liked it judging by the lack of response. But I got a chuckle out of it. One of the problems, like Boyz mentioned, is they both have cool nicknames individually. I mean The Barbarian is perfect, and The Cat (or El Gato) is perfect as well. Tough to top those with an all encompassing name.
Out of the ones Grizz listed, I like Smash and Dash the most.
Couple more:
Beauty and The Beast
Rip and Zip
Slash and Burn
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on May 17, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol.....I did like the "Brazillian" ..i was laughing my azz off...oh...btw...it was Terry who suggested "The Perfect Storm" ^5
“Brazillian” – i’m not too sure “everyone” is in the loop enough to catch the humor and knows it was in reference to a predominantly female genitalia waxing…
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 May 17, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perfect Storm was my idea boyz
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on May 18, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...and I gave you a ^5 for it.....perfect name for those two...
I still contend that we keep “The Cat” and “The Barbarian” as that’s what they are already known by friends and teammates…...why change a good thing ? all of us certainly know who we’re talking about when those two names are mentioned….
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 May 18, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crash and Burn
Short, accurate description that is still mainstream enough for an ESPN audience to follow.
"Baseball is like Church. Many Attend; Few Understand." - Leo Durocher
by JD McCubbie on May 17, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i like this one, too, except
the negative connotation. we want Barber to crash through the line and Felix to burn the secondary, but “crash and burn” isn’t what we want our offense to do overall. A “crash and burn” offense might not sound so great!
by scottmaui on May 18, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no doubt crash and burn
is a negative conotation.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on May 18, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smash and Flash
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on May 19, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Smash and Flash is GREAT!!!!!
How 'Bout Them Cowboys!!!!
by emmitt22 on May 19, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How about this for the poll list?
Hit and Run
Gin and Juice
Smash ‘n Dash
The Perfect Storm
Shock and Awe
Smash and Flash
Crash and Burn
I’ll go with this unless someone has strenuous objections or additions.
by Dave Halprin on May 20, 2008 11:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
QUESTION
anyone have any experience in T shirt design? Looks like we are going to need perfect storm t-shirts…
"Why everything that's supposed to be bad, Make me feel so good?"
by Wmillion on May 20, 2008 11:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
RODEO!
That’s what Cowboys do.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on May 22, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Dave...
When are you going to put the new poll up?
I love me some T.O....I ain't skeerd!!!!!
by airtyme on May 23, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i sure hope this is just an excercise to past the summertime blues away....
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 May 24, 2008 10:00 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cuz Grizz....If I need to log on and read an article of yours that describes our dynamic RB duo as:
Hit & Run
How that one has been chosen by the majority so far is beyond me….it’s not catchy, marketable, or indicitive of their actual skill set…..
It’s gonna get old very quick.
The only choices worth a damn are:
Shock n Awe
Smash n Flash
Perfect Storm
Regardless of what is chosen, or decided by you to use for future literary purposes’
“The Barbarian” and “The Cat” are the only choices I’ll personally acknowledge.
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 May 24, 2008 10:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, I didn't know it was all about you.
You should have let me know that earlier so I could adjust all posts and polls to your preferences. ;-) I kid. Lighten up would be my advice. You’re drawing battle lines over nicknames. Let people have a little fun and some creativity.
by Dave Halprin on May 24, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...I guess I should lighten up....I need to find something more constructive to pass my summer time blues...
Let people have a little fun and some creativity.
Like I said before…..I sure hope this is just some excercise of creativity and strickly for entertainment purposes…...
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 May 24, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hit and Run
You’re such a malcontent. What’s not to like?
It’s simple, quick off the tongue, and a pretty good approximation of their strengths. I hope to see it used in more than a few articles next season as the Cowboys’ ground game takes off. Seriously, I really think Romo’s stats are going to take a blow next season at the expense of Barber and Jones.
The poll’s not over, so everyone should still go vote for their favorite. And thanks everyone who has already voted.
by accidental innuendo on May 24, 2008 6:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Flash and Dash
I just heard the CNN meteorologist refer to storms as “flash and dash” – lightning and then clear – I’d never heard that before, not sure if he just made it up, or if it is sort of a catchy weather term – but that makes it metaphorically consistent as an alternative to thunder and lightning!
by scottmaui on May 25, 2008 6:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the ones that don't rhyme
My favorites are…
Shock and Awe
Hit and Run
Here are a few others I came up with:
Sonic Boom
Rattle and Roll
Fat Man and Little Boy
Barb Wire
by calebsmith on May 25, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Steak and eggs?
haha just kidding.
My popcorn's ready!
by CowboyBawler4 on May 25, 2008 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Judging by the voting
It looks like Smash and Dash and Smash and Flash together have the most votes. I nominate Smash and Flash as the official candidate. Maybe a runoff?
I’m a little hesitant about applying any nickname until I see Felix in action though (jinxes and such).
by grapejoos on May 26, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
'Smash and Dash' Has More Votes
And this ‘hit and run’ thing just won’t go over well with the non-Grand Theft Auto 4 crowd. No way it ever makes ESPN. They’d be worried about the PR flack…
by 5Blings on May 26, 2008 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
I don’t like Hit and Run because they’re both RBs. They both run. So it’s not the nice dichotomy you like with stupid nicknames like these.
by grapejoos on May 27, 2008 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
just one tends to run into you, the other past you…
by scottmaui on May 27, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right
When I think of MB3, it’s almost always him hitting a defensive player and blowing them up. When I think about Felix Jones I see him running right by some hapless linebacker and getting big yards. Simple and to the point, one will hit you the other will run by you. Hit and Run. I voted for this one. Anyway, it’s time for a different poll soon, that one has reached over 500 votes.
by Dave Halprin on May 27, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That makes sense
I suggested Smash and Flash because MB3, of course, smashes into and over defensive players, and I liked Flash for Felix because of the superhero Flash who could move past people so fast it appeared as if they were standing still.
I associate Hit and Run with car related accidents, kind of a downer.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on May 27, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By The Way
Have I told you how much stomach-cramping laughter I’ve gotten out of some of these?
:-)
by 5Blings on May 26, 2008 11:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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