Dallas Cowboys to do HBO "Hard Knocks" again

by Dave Halprin (Grizz) on May 5, 2008 7:21 PM CDT in News Comment 31 comments

Ugh! I hate this idea, nothing but a distraction and brings back memories of Dave Campo in a wetsuit with Shamu.

According to this article, we're back in as the featured team on HBO's "Hard Knocks" this year.

CBS 11 Sports has learned that the Dallas Cowboys training camp will once again be featured as part of the NFL films series "Hard Knocks."

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Keep it Private

I think the Cowboys should keep training camp as private as they can. One of the things the Giants have done is move way out of the area to Albany, NY so let fans and media are around. This lets the team practice and gel without the media and fan circus around them. HBO’s “Hard Knocks” will only make matters worse. All we need is TO getting riled up over some reporters comments!

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by BillZe on May 5, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nice

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on May 5, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't mind

I enjoyed watching it a few times last time. Will enjoy it again.

by geetar85 on May 5, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cool

by coolaid on May 5, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cool With Me

I will be in there anyway..

by Wmillion on May 5, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ugh

I don’t like it because the Cowboy haters will delight in an opportunity to deride our organization and players for whatever shenanigans go on there. That’s not to say that I don’t enjoy Hard Knocks, but that the exposure is going to lead to a lot more of the e-wars.

Livin' in Heartbreak Central

by BudLight on May 5, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i really don't care what anyone else thinks

it’s my team, not theirs…All you gotta do is win.

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on May 5, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's great to watch

but the last time we did it the season was a disaster so I am definitely a little traumatized after that. The more things like this that happen during Wade’s tenure, the more he will get blamed for being soft and allowing distractions if the cowboys don’t win it all. Not sure this is a good idea….

by Billito on May 5, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I knew this was coming

as soon as Pacells left. Jerry loves the having the Cowboys in the spotlight as much as possible.

I think with the characters we have on the team, it should be quite entertaining, looking forward to it.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on May 5, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hard knocks history

When the Ravens did it, they finished 10-6. The Cowboys post-knocks ended up 5-11 and the Chiefs finished 4-12. It seems to be getting worse. Hopefully this year the boys can break the trend.

by Billito on May 5, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i think we've got a pretty good shot

at winning more than 4!

by scottmaui on May 6, 2008 2:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know we'll win more than 4

I just don’t think more distraction is something Wade and the team need after last year’s disappointing ending. As explosive as the boys were last year, they still haven’t proven anything.

by Billito on May 6, 2008 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you mean more than BP himself ??

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 7, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gross

This is not good news; no team has ever really done well after being on Hard Knocks. With TO and Pacman and Romo, not to mention the Dallas Cowboys name, this should be a relative bonanza compared to last year for HBO.

However, I will say that I’m kind of looking forward to seeing this team now that I’ve been enlightened by BTB. I’ll know who all of the scrubs are! Our pet cats will be on a national stage! Should be interesting viewing.

by grapejoos on May 5, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

come on

that is just a coincidence, nothing more…

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on May 5, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Its all in the head more than anything for the fans.

by coolaid on May 5, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Of course it is

So is the Madden curse and the SI jinx. I don’t want anything to do with those either.

by grapejoos on May 5, 2008 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mendenhall

man, he’s had a rough 1st couple weeks as an NFL player…

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3382968

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on May 5, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sux. Talk about Hard Luck...

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by silverblue5 on May 5, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, maybe we'll see Grizz & Shango on HBO!!!

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by silverblue5 on May 5, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Does anyone know when it begins airing?

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by silverblue5 on May 5, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm

If HBO were smart, they would do an episode on Grizz and Shango following the team. Show how the life of a blogger who goes to training camp isn’t “dumbing down” America like Buzz Bissinger would have us believe. Right Costas?

Derek

Signature! I don't need no stinking signature!!

by DerekSTheRed on May 5, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

co-sign.

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by silverblue5 on May 5, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Absolutely

When I saw the Bissinger clip, all I could think of was that if he saw BTB, he’d feel differently. We don’t even use bad words here…much.

by grapejoos on May 5, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're frakkin right we don't!

by sprprsnmn on May 6, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Media

they couldn’t help themselves. Our team has so many storylines.. Ratings, sir!!!

by Wmillion on May 5, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I am ok with this.

This isnt the same team that Campo lead during the first one. If you dont think the normal press constantly being around the team during training camp isnt a distraction, a few more cameras for Hard Knocks shouldnt make much of a difference.

Bring it on.

Josh Hamilton = Baseball Jesus

by JJStuart on May 6, 2008 2:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

thats true

I think the talent level on this team compared to 2002 was increased by 1000% and that is what will determine our success ultimately, not cameras during training camp.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on May 6, 2008 7:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

CO-SIGN

by Wmillion on May 6, 2008 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I Seem To Recall The Last Time...

The Cowboys were on Hard Knocks, and training camp was centered around the cameras, the Cowboys came out and got drummed by the Houston Texans in their first franchise game EVER.

T.O. + Romo/Simpson + Pacman + HBO = Jacked Up Season

Now I’m worried.

by GhostofGaryHogeboom on May 6, 2008 10:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs