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Greetings from Oxnard and Dallas Cowboys training camp

 

Well, I am in California just hours away from the first training camp practice of 2008. Shango has been gracious enough to host me at his house for the duration of my stay and we’ll be driving over to Oxnard and back everyday. He lives approximately 30-45 minutes away from Oxnard so the practice reports will be up maybe an hour or so after the one-a-day practices and after the last practice of two-a-days. I’ll try to get up the practice report after the first practice of two-a-days up relatively quickly from somewhere in Oxnard that has Internet access. For the first couple of days you guys will have to bear with me as we figure out the traffic patterns on the highways and get a routine down.

We’re getting prepared to head over to training camp sometime soon and will get our first look at the 2008 Dallas Cowboys. Naturally, we’re interested in seeing Adam Jones live and in person but I’ll be covering everything else, too.

Today is the day, the season starts now.

How frickin’ stoked are you guys about that?!

P.S. Mrs. Shango is two times as cool as Shango, you can tell him I said that.

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sounds great Grizz

looking forward to seeing that first report of our eventual SB XLIII champs!

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 25, 2008 1:00 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hallelujah!!!

Grizz, I don’t think you can even guess how many people are clamoring for TC to begin and read your detailed reports. I feel like, finally, the offseason is over. Thanks for doing this work and know that you are about to shine light onto our offseason darkness.

by grapejoos on Jul 25, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm so stoked
How frickin’ stoked are you guys about that?!

That I might be tempted to crack to cap on a forty of the Captain

Cheer!!!! The Quest for the sixth ring begins

by Deke on Jul 25, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

when Deke is optimistic

then you know we have a great team! lol

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 25, 2008 2:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Haha

My thoughts exactly. This is going to be a wild ride.

by grapejoos on Jul 25, 2008 2:41 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

last year we had some issues

I Didn’t like the corner position deoth after Newman and henry, this year, the cowboys in their history, never had this kind of depth at that position.

I ‘ve said many time I Dont like Roy Williams play, been saying it for three plus years, this year he’ll be off the field more and more, have some options now at safety with Henry, Watkins,Brown behind Roy and Hamlin.

Really like the linebacker starting and their depth, going to be hard pressed to keep Spencer off the field. Only worry here is if Thomas can take a hit on the noggin.

The defensive line is very good and very solid, looking for Hatcher to really step up his game this year. canty is playing for a new bigtime contract, he’ll show up

The offensive line could be the best in the league with Hudson houck at the helm and have some depth learning their positions.

Running back depth is very good, although young, good rotation and depth.

Tightend position is lead by an allpro, Curtis, Hannah and Bennett will battle for two spots. Kepp an eye on Hannah, I think he’s really progressed from last year

Anderson is a lock at fullback and will improve this yea, and a wedge buster on special teamsr.

Wide receivers, T.O is far ahead of the rest, bunch of three receievers(Crayton,Hurd) Austin, jury still out on him and a project in Stanback, only weakness for me here is that we done have a legitimate number two receiver.

Qb position, a starter that continues to get better, Johnson is solid but old as dirt, bartel is two years away to take over as a two if he improves. Again I really wish he had a better option that Johnson as a number two QB.

Special teams—when was the last time anyone could say, this area is a lock, Mcbriar is money, Folk is money, now who think drafting a kicker was a dumb idea, and little known L.P Ladouceur is one of thee most unapreciated players on this team.
At punt returner, who cares, as long as someone can catch the ball with this offense, who needs a hester. at Kick returner, again who cares, we’re not the bears, we have an offense.

So for me, other than a number two receiver, a backup Qb and whether Thomas doesn’t sustain a concussion, barring injury, This team is far better than last year and in the upper tier of the league, if not at the top. Its’ easy to be optimistic when 95% of the pieces are in place.

Now, are you ready for some football!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Deke on Jul 25, 2008 3:26 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

my only edit Deke

would be to remove the “ter” from starter at qb. ;)

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 25, 2008 4:03 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL!!!

as in a STAR is born

by Deke on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Doesn't even begin to describe it

Stoked can begin to describe the excitement!

This is our year. Tampa, here we come!

by Philosopher on Jul 25, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it's time.....

my mouth is watering, i might go bite my girls ass, just out of excitment…

The main Ingreident to pickle bread is dill dough...

by hashishkabob on Jul 25, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

WOW.

"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 Jul 25, 2008 5:29 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ready to roll

yes sir, ready to get the show on the road, its HITn season!

by bleedn blu on Jul 25, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how ironic is it

that I received my Cowboys/Steelers tickets in the mail on the first day of camp?

Its a sign I’m telling you!

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 25, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A sign, I was thinking the same thing

The sky has been full of smoke in California for over a month now and today
(the first day of camp) the sky is blue, as blue as I’ve ever seen it!
It’s good to be a Cowboy fan, blue skies are good too.

by CounterEMF on Jul 25, 2008 3:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

after months of wandering in the desert

real football is on the horizon. Its a beautiful sight.

by quincyyyyy on Jul 25, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stoked for sure!!!

Let’s get this started!!

"Out of need springs desire, and out of desire springs the energy and the will to win."

by DaveTroll on Jul 25, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cool

man, if i could take a couple weeks off of work, i would be right there with you..

Josh Hamilton is better than you.

by Longhorn on Jul 25, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"Alright alright alright" Matthew McConaughey

You KNOW everyone here is super stoked for this season. This is the best collection of talent and best coaching staff in a long, long time. Can’t wait for this team to get started on the road to the SB. Have a blast out there Grizz, I know you will. Looking forward to those excellent and insightful camp reports.

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

by APerfectStar on Jul 25, 2008 5:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Glad you are there safely

Sorry to hear the Cowboys are so behind the times there is no Wi-Fi at the field! Perhaps the hotel next door has Wi-FI in the lobby?

Looking forward to a great season.

Without the T the NT is an out of date Microsoft version. Sad day.

by lee3022 on Jul 25, 2008 10:36 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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