Cowboys vs. Eagles: Pre-game open thread
by Dave Halprin (Grizz)
on Sep 15, 2008 3:11 PM CDT
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Yes! The time is drawing near for a classic rivalry on Monday night. The Dallas Cowboys against the Philadelphia Eagles at Texas Stadium. That's going to make for some good viewing.
This is an open thread for pre-game chat.
Miles Austin is going to be active. Also, I heard Michael Smith say on NFL Live that Terence Newman is expected to play in the nickel and that Anthony Spencer was also going to play. I don't know how solid that information is but it's encouraging. If you run into any injury updates be sure to post them in the thread.
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I am so freakin anxious for this game to start....
I think I’m going to put myself into a medically induced coma until around 7:45.
by Brandon Worley on
Sep 15, 2008 3:20 PM CDT
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May the Cowboys never play on Monday again
I’m freaking tweaking over here…. This nervous twitch…… AHHHHHHH!!
by sublimezg on
Sep 15, 2008 3:21 PM CDT
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HaHa
Sad part is we gotta wait til Sunday night next week…LOL…Beats Monday night though!
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on
Sep 15, 2008 5:38 PM CDT
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What's the point of trying to work?
I kept F5ing the site, trying to see if there are any updates…
How Bout Them Cowboys!
by sprprsnmn on
Sep 15, 2008 3:24 PM CDT
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I am PUMPED
Thrilled to hear that Austin, Newman, and Spencer will play (if that is true). This feels far too big for a week 2 matchup. Eagles are going down!
by grapejoos on
Sep 15, 2008 3:42 PM CDT
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+2
Awesome!
Let’s get some payback for the last game.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on
Sep 15, 2008 4:12 PM CDT
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Philly WR's Curtis and Brown declared OUT for tonight's game.....
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
Sep 15, 2008 4:45 PM CDT
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24-17
Eagles get the first score, and may lead at halftime 7-10.
Then the Cowboys open the floodgates in the 3rd quarter. The eagles score a TD late in the 4th to bring the score to 24-17, but can’t recover the onside kick.
How Bout Them Cowboys!
by sprprsnmn on
Sep 15, 2008 4:25 PM CDT
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I LOVE Monday Night Games...
It is easier to follow all the games on Sunday without worrying about how the Boys are doing… and then savoring the hours until kick-off!!! Reading way too many articles… and knowing we have a great team this year makes it even sweeter.
My predictions: Romo will feel the pressure but have a solid game. Felix and Marion will find the going tough. Cowboys secondary shines.
Cowboys 27-21 in a come-from-behind victory.
Tar Heels football will surprise this year
by DalaiLuke on
Sep 15, 2008 4:00 PM CDT
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Dalialuke
Little off topic,But since we’re both alumni
Butch really has my Tar Heels looking good
I’ve got tickets to the UVA/UNC game….I can’t wait for that one….
been a while since I could cheer the Tar Heels….Well in Football season Anyhow
Now back to
HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!!!
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on
Sep 15, 2008 5:52 PM CDT
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My Prediction...
A hard fought contest in the first half, with Dallas pulling away in the second half, 31-21 Dallas wins!
by SmittyCityMo on
Sep 15, 2008 4:09 PM CDT
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geeez....is this like a playoff game or what ??
I got a good vibe going into this one….Dallas 31 – Philly 17
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
Sep 15, 2008 4:12 PM CDT
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From the "Teams at 20" on BSPN
Cowboys intend to feed Barber the ball a lot, to take the expected blitz pressure off Romo.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see both El Gato and MB3 on the field together a lot more in this one.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on
Sep 15, 2008 4:18 PM CDT
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+1 this is "The Cat's" breakout game...
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
Sep 15, 2008 4:44 PM CDT
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My night in an Eagles bar
Hey everyone, I live in Baltimore and we have tons of Philly fans here. I’m so confident that the ‘boys are gonna win this game that I’m going with my Romo jersey on to a bar that is philly territory and will be swarming with Eagles fans. Its gonna be great to watch them all talk trash and then come second half watch them hang their heads in shame and hear them cussing at McNabb all night and calling for his head. I’ll let you know how it goes after the game!
Super Bowl party at my place, Dallas vs. ?, who's in?
by stevefs12 on
Sep 15, 2008 4:53 PM CDT
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I hope you look like Kimbo Slice
Hope to hear from you after the game!
31 teams may dream of the Superbowl but only one team, the Dallas Cowboys, expect it.
by accidental innuendo on
Sep 15, 2008 6:17 PM CDT
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I only hope that they don't give you...
A Philly cheese steak suppository.
***************GO COWBOYS****************
Wharter
by Wharter on
Sep 15, 2008 6:37 PM CDT
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no joke...
ive been shaking since last night. im so freaking JACKED for this game! Go Boys! btw prediction is 27-10…
by AikmanNailedMySis on
Sep 15, 2008 4:54 PM CDT
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Game reminds me off the hype of the GB game last year
We came out like gangbusters in the game.. No let down tonight though..
"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
Sep 15, 2008 5:01 PM CDT
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Ditto
I’m reminded of that game as well. Hopefully we come out the same way…and the refs treat us as nice as they did then. I think, like that game, the key will be withstanding Philly’s initial burst of energy and putting points on the board.
by grapejoos on
Sep 15, 2008 5:10 PM CDT
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It is a playoff atmosphere...
and its only week two!
Glad to hear Miles,Spencer and T-new will be back!
I was at the Cleveland game last week….I’m doing my Tailgating in the backyard tonight…on a proper grill!
I’m wearing the same shirt and hat as last week…and drinking the same brand of beer,and cooking the same things(hot dogs and burgers).
It’ll be good to blog with you guys during a real game!
I’ve got us feeding the rock to the barbarian and taking underneath shots in the passing game. I don’t see a shootout tonight as we’ll chew up 8 or nine minutes each drive.But we’ll open it up in the second half and come away with a 31-17 victory!
Man I’m so psyched I’m literally shaking
Damn Lets kick this thing off!
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on
Sep 15, 2008 5:47 PM CDT
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Merill Hoge
Says Dallas is in trouble tonight
Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old
by Mullin on
Sep 15, 2008 6:00 PM CDT
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Hoge carries a flask of Haterade
He sips during commercials
31 teams may dream of the Superbowl but only one team, the Dallas Cowboys, expect it.
by accidental innuendo on
Sep 15, 2008 6:18 PM CDT
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Hogie
Took one too many blows to the head. That makes me more confident the Boys will win tonight’s game.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on
Sep 15, 2008 6:50 PM CDT
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Emmitt being well-spoken as usual....
by Brandon Worley on
Sep 15, 2008 6:06 PM CDT
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And then Steve Young makes a GREAT point...
No matter what happens tonight, the only thing that matters for the Cowboys is what happens in January.
by Brandon Worley on
Sep 15, 2008 6:07 PM CDT
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I agree brandon!
But we gotta show up strong tonight
and hopefully in January as well!
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on
Sep 15, 2008 6:08 PM CDT
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We gotta punch 'em in the mouth TONIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
Sep 15, 2008 7:17 PM CDT
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Absolutely
We beat the Giants twice in the regular season last year. As long as we make the playoffs, this game is just practice.
by grapejoos on
Sep 15, 2008 6:29 PM CDT
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Did Norv say
“Obviously I’m Pissed”?
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on
Sep 15, 2008 6:14 PM CDT
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im starting to hate emmitt
he’s like what bob davie is to notre dame. No respect when gone.
just go away.
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
by Longhorn on
Sep 15, 2008 6:29 PM CDT
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He wants this team to succeed...
Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old
by Mullin on
Sep 15, 2008 6:30 PM CDT
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doubt it
he got his, and now he doesn’t care what they do…he’s brainwashed by the media and their talking points when it comes to the Cowboys. Irvin would never, ever do that.
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
by Longhorn on
Sep 15, 2008 6:36 PM CDT
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But wait
IS he being objective or do you want someone who is a “homer” and says it’s all peachy-keen??
Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old
by Mullin on
Sep 15, 2008 6:43 PM CDT
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i want an irvin type personality
which Emmitt obviously does not have…
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
by Longhorn on
Sep 15, 2008 6:58 PM CDT
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I think
we need this game, if we lose then their is a good possiblilty we start out the season
2-2. I think to stay close in the division we need to be at least 3-1.
by Troy on
Sep 15, 2008 6:33 PM CDT
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Keyshawn, shut up
and don’t ever go to Cowboys training camp again hasbeen.
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
by Longhorn on
Sep 15, 2008 6:40 PM CDT
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Agreed
Aaron Rodgers has looked good… but the westbrook mcnabb combination scares me
by Romomania on
Sep 15, 2008 6:41 PM CDT
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Cowboys Inactive
3QB Brooks Bollinger, WR Sam Hurd, CB Alan Ball, S Courtney Brown, G Kyle Kosier, G Montrae Holland, T Doug Free, DE Stephen Bowen. DMN.com
~Texas Massacre 08~
by TheHeat on
Sep 15, 2008 6:44 PM CDT
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That works for me!
Great to see T-new,austin and spencer back!
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on
Sep 15, 2008 6:46 PM CDT
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While you're waiting, here's a nice read...
about the new stadium. Anything to help pass the time right?
At the beginning of the tour, Jones noted that he’s spending $1 million per day on the stadium…
by NateMac on
Sep 15, 2008 6:45 PM CDT
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Is Holland gonna be ready to play before Kosier gets healthy?
by Romomania on
Sep 15, 2008 6:45 PM CDT
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thats
what i’ve been wondering?
wasn’t he supposed to fill a need in the abscence of Kosier?
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on
Sep 15, 2008 6:47 PM CDT
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It's not instant to learn a new offense...
by Brandon Worley on
Sep 15, 2008 6:49 PM CDT
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agreed
but kosiers not out for too much longer.. is he gonna eventually start over kosier?
by Romomania on
Sep 15, 2008 6:51 PM CDT
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is this Kosiers
contract year or is he signed for next year as well…..?
If not Holland may be groomed to take over for Kosier
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on
Sep 15, 2008 6:55 PM CDT
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Not over Kosier
But if he picks up the line call by next week I could see him start over Proctor. Although I feel much better about Proctor after last week’s game.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on
Sep 15, 2008 6:55 PM CDT
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Get ready for this every week...
when you have expectations like those of the Cowboys, and play as tough a schedule in the toughest division in football, every game is like a playoff game. Every game is a statement.
My favorite Mormon is right, though – January is where it really counts. Just look at last year’s champs – they certainly didn’t have the most exciting season last year, and they still got the trophy.
But we get an entire season of fever-pitched hype, where every game is bigger than the last. Enjoy the ride, boys, cause it starts tonight in Dallas.
Knowing is half the battle. http://deartracyp.blogspot.com
by Captain Grid Iron on
Sep 15, 2008 6:49 PM CDT
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+1
Its gonna be a helluva ride!
and next week we get to give Green Bay A reality check!
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on
Sep 15, 2008 6:53 PM CDT
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anybody watching espn??
they are killing TO
by Romomania on
Sep 15, 2008 7:04 PM CDT
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They hate him
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by Mullin on
Sep 15, 2008 7:07 PM CDT
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this stuff is so mindless
they say he’s a bad teammate and blame him for going back to the past but…
1) it is they who are stuck in the past as Romo and all the Cowboys now think he is a great teammate, including being a great mentor to the younger receivers, and
2) it is the media who keeps bringing up the past and forcing TO to talk about it. in his interviews this week he was actually trying to avoid talking about it, but they ask him over and over until he finally comments on it, and then they just focus on that and how he is stuck in the past.
such BSpn
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Sep 15, 2008 7:08 PM CDT
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+1 on that
He has to learn to just say, “Any other questions? No? OK, end of interview. Thanks guys.”
by WB3forMB3 on
Sep 15, 2008 7:09 PM CDT
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Ive been converted
and freely admit Im a TO fan now, mainly because he’s a Cowboy. But all the same, I dont really feel sorry for him when this type of stuff is said about him because he’s set himself up for this type of crap. He’s always enjoyed the spotlight, craved it, the problem is that spotlight can shine on your good side and on your ugly side.
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Sep 15, 2008 7:08 PM CDT
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All the retired recievers on ESPN
love to hate on TO because he is still kicking azz and has a shot at a ring. They’d better hate while they can because this team is going places.
Having said all that, I am nervous as hell and want this game to START.
GO COWBOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy the game fellas.
by Billito on
Sep 15, 2008 7:10 PM CDT
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I agree Billito
Damn will this thing ever start
I’m on my 3rd beer already!
GO COWBOYS!
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on
Sep 15, 2008 7:13 PM CDT
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LOL Remember when TO...
Called Johnson out last season…dared him to come out of retirement
by NateMac on
Sep 15, 2008 7:14 PM CDT
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fumbled field goal hold and Giants interception
we should get used to seeing those plays a lot because they’re going to play them before every Cowboys game from here until February…
by scottmaui on
Sep 15, 2008 7:12 PM CDT
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A playoff win will exorcise those ghosts
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on
Sep 15, 2008 7:20 PM CDT
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Tell'Em emmitt
damn i hate steve young!
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
by TrueBlue24 on
Sep 15, 2008 7:14 PM CDT
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL ???????????????
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
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Sep 15, 2008 7:25 PM CDT
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