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NFLN and NFL.com = TRUTH

I'm sure that every one of us here at BloggingTheBoys.com knows how amazingly biased ESPN is AGAINST our Beloved Boyz.

Case in point, practically everyone on their stupid-arse pregame show (save Tom Jackson) unanimously predicted Green Bay to defeat Dallas last night.  Heck, you would've thought that Aaron Rodgers was Tom Brady or Brett Favre and that Tony Romo was Jon Kitna.

And did any of those eff'n idiots bring up the fact that our #9 was 12-2 as a starting QB on the road -- prior to last night's game in Lambeau?

Oh yeah, let's see.  Aaron Rodgers had started what, TWO FREAKIN' GAMES against the likes of Minnesota and Detroit.  Before yesterday, neither of those NFC Central teams had a single win.

Dallas?

In Week 1, defeated the Browns in Cleveland -- basically the same opponent who had a winning record last season.

In Week 2, defeated Philadelphia on Monday Night Football -- with the Eagles considered on of the NFL's elite teams.

In Week 3, defeated Green Bay on Sunday Night on the road -- with the Packers finishing last season 13-3 and beginning this year 2-0 before their tussle with our Cowboys.

Back to ESPN, anyone notice how long that tribute lasted of the final home game ever in Yankee stadium lasted -- covered on ESPN and ESPN News -- long after the conclusion of our Cowboys 27-16 win in Green Bay?  Plus, no post-game NFL coverage on ESPN2 either?

It's like, we don't want our experts to eat crow immediately after the conclusion of that big Dallas victory, so let's not cover.  And when we do air "The Blitz" with Fat-Arse Berman and Tom "The Only Level-Headed NFL Expert on BSPN" Jackson, it'll be so late that not many will be watching because the work week begins and the viewing public's gotta sleep for the new work week to begin.

Well THANK GOD FOR NFL NETWORK.  Rich Eisen, Deion "Prime Time" Sanders, and Steve Mariucci show highlights of every game WITHOUT BIAS.  And they continue to show it after the conclusion of the Sunday games on a consistent basis.

And one of their NFL.com writers, Vic Carucci wrote a well thought out, based on facts article that I just read this morning, so go click this link and read it.

What stood out -- for me -- was the excerpt below, which wasn't subjective, but rather "on point."

 

To be the best, you should have a record that says as much. The Cowboys' 3-0 record does.

To be the best, you should have quality victories. The Cowboys have a minimum of two, their Week 2 shootout against Philadelphia and Sunday night's convincing, 27-16 win over Green Bay. Even with a new quarterback, that was a pretty good Packers team the Cowboys disposed of handily in prime time. And, counting their opening-day triumph at Cleveland, the Cowboys have won twice on the road.

Those are the credentials of a club worthy of sitting atop its conference and the entire league.

For now, at least.

 

Tony Romo is now 13-2 in regular season road games as a starting NFL Quarterback and still doesn't get enough respect -- especially from ESPN.  And over two regular seasons under the Wade Phillips regime, the Dallas Cowboys are 16-3.

But the Worldwide Leader in Sh*t won't tout that FACT too often.  But the REAL NETWORK and REAL OFFICIAL WEBSITE -- NFL Network AND NFL.com -- won't compromise the TRUTH.

Sorry about the multiple words with CAPS, fellas... but it emphasizes my disdain and repulsion for that stupid-arse network that's stationed in Bristol, Connecticut.

Take that BSPN.

I hate you.

 

 

 

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Respectfully...

No, sir.

I love me some Dallas Cowboys…

…and I hate me some BSPN.

"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News

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

by silverblue5 on Sep 22, 2008 9:46 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let me edit that...

I meant on the road, Terry.

Thanks for catching my error.

"Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival." -- Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News

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

by silverblue5 on Sep 22, 2008 9:47 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have...

…so little use for ESPN. They are becoming to sports what MTV is to music.

"Will the Rangers ever win...past July?" - Peter Schmidt

by TheJeezus on Sep 22, 2008 9:49 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+ 10000000

I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble

by CptChaosSidekick on Sep 22, 2008 10:21 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Very accurate analogy

But throw in a little cable news network in there (pick your poison, CNN, Fox, MSNBC) where the anchors/screaming heads all want to be TV personalities. Ugh. At least there’s PTI, which is usually watchable.

BOY HOW I WISH I WAS ALLOWED TO GET NFL NETWORK. THANKS NFL FOR PUNISHING YOUR FANS.

by grapejoos on Sep 22, 2008 12:39 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Like I have said before

I have given up on ESPN and now almost solely watch the NFLN. I know some people don’t get the channel because their cable provider refuse to carry it, and for those poor souls I am sorry. It is by far the best coverage on television. There is little bias and quality X’s and O’s breakdown of games. And thanfully they don’t serve any haterade at the studios. I’m with you SB5.

"So you can’t stiff arm at all? What about the throat?"- Marion "Barbarian" Barber

by DC_fan on Sep 22, 2008 11:50 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have comcast

And I pay $4 a month extra for NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL Networks…SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO worth it…

by AikmanNailedMySis on Sep 22, 2008 1:09 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't get it

I would love to pay $4 a month to get NFL network on Time Warner, yet the NFL won’t allow it, and Time Warner won’t give it to everyone for free. I hate them both, it is so absolutely ridiculous. The only people that lose out are the fans and subscribers that pay lots of money to both of them.

And just to cut it off at its knees – satellite is not an option (if it were, I would have it), and the only other cable provider in NYC doesn’t carry NFLN even if I could subscribe to them instead (I can’t).

by grapejoos on Sep 22, 2008 1:34 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

haha trust me,

It’s one of the FEW things Comcast has going for it…

All in all, though, completely agree. Total ripoff. Like the NFL really needs that extra income…

by AikmanNailedMySis on Sep 22, 2008 1:40 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I feel for you homie..

I love DirecTV NFL ticket love it.. This is the best time of year..

"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 22, 2008 2:24 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, the ticket is great

I had it at my previous apartment. DirecTV access may be a pre-req for my next place. Thankfully the Boys are on national TV a ton.

by grapejoos on Sep 22, 2008 2:38 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I only watch them for Sportscenter and college FB & BB

As far as what their talking heads think about the NFL, I really don’t care. They are definitely anti-Cowboys for the most part. I just turn the channel when that garbage starts. If I want real Cowboys news I always checkout BTB 1st.

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

by APerfectStar on Sep 22, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

True dat, Tom.

"I'll give anybody a loan here if you bet against the Cowboys." - Jerry Jones, with sarcasm dripping from his voice.

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

by silverblue5 on Sep 22, 2008 4:37 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Going into the game

Jamie Dukes and Co. all picked Green Bay to win earlier in the week. I know ESPN has a bunch of haters, but even NFL Network guys saw something in the Pack.

That’s why they play the game!

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Aaron Novinger (Bigrigga31) on Sep 22, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They can't stand it..

They want us to fail so bad..

Vegas had us -3, they are much better at predicting the games then the actual so called experts.

"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 22, 2008 4:19 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I saw a lot of them pick the Packers

But at least there is knowledgable analysis on the NFLN. I’m not offended by analysts picking against the Cowboys, I just ask for them to make an informed decision instead of just relying on their hate for the Boys.

"So you can’t stiff arm at all? What about the throat?"- Marion "Barbarian" Barber

by DC_fan on Sep 22, 2008 4:32 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's exactly my thoughts on it, as well...

"I'll give anybody a loan here if you bet against the Cowboys." - Jerry Jones, with sarcasm dripping from his voice.

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

by silverblue5 on Sep 22, 2008 4:38 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well...

The MNF crew on SportsCenter all chose Dallas as the best team in the NFL. I wonder how the crow tastes. It wouldn’t surprise me if they chose the Foreskins to win this Sunday tho.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Sep 23, 2008 4:05 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We're 12 point favorites right now against Washington

That’s a 12 point spread against a 2-1 team. The next closest for that week is a 9 point spread between the Bronco and the Chiefs.

A 12 point favorite against a division rival in the toughest division in the NFL.

That’s either serious Vegas love for the Cowboys or an open handed double slap to the Skins…either way, leave it to Vegas to keep it real no matter what the other “experts” say.

by NateMac on Sep 23, 2008 9:50 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Woh.

I don’t like that.

It seems to keep the fire under our Boyz whenever they get disrespected. I hope they have the same mindset for Washington as they did for the Eagles and Packers.

I don’t want a letdown.

Full continuous throttle!!!

"I'll give anybody a loan here if you bet against the Cowboys." - Jerry Jones, with sarcasm dripping from his voice.

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

by silverblue5 on Sep 23, 2008 10:59 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I Agree
It seems to keep the fire under our Boyz whenever they get disrespected. I hope they have the same mindset for Washington as they did for the Eagles and Packers.

I don’t want a letdown.

This team is motivated when they are slept on. Let’s hope these NFL “analysts” pick the Skins.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Sep 23, 2008 1:59 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is Vegas' way of generating action

If Dallas were 7 point favorites, everyone would bet on them. Casinos want action on the Skins with a line like that. No NFC East intra-division game this year should have a spread that large, but it is what it is.

Because this is the Redskins, I don’t think there will be a letdown. The Skins beat the Boys bad last year in a game that didn’t matter for Dallas, but I’m sure it left a bad taste in the players’ mouths. We know their energy level will be sky-high; the 2 Dallas games are their Super Bowl(s). I’m more concerned about trap games vs CIN, @ ARI, @ STL, and vs. TB.

A 9 point spread on that KC-DEN game, however, makes me want to start gambling. Are you kidding me? The Chiefs are HORRIBLE.

by grapejoos on Sep 23, 2008 4:27 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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