BTB Game Balls: Cowboys @ Chiefs
It's time to hand out game balls for the Cowboys' victory against the Chiefs. We've got one for a player from each unit: offense, defense, special teams. We've even got one for the coaching staff.

Offense
Miles Austin - 10 catches for 250 yards and two touchdowns will be tattooed in the Cowboys' record books for quite some time. A new single game receiving record for Dallas was highlighted by his tackle-breaking, game-winning touchdown in overtime.
Austin did more than just score two 50+ TDs late in the game. He overcame a couple of dropped passes to make some key grabs that extended drives. Late in the third quarter, facing a 3rd-and-6, he jumped up to pull down a high pass from Romo as he was being flushed from the pocket. First down, drive extended. In the beginning of the fourth, Austin outjumped Brandon Carr deep down the left sideline to snag away what could have been an INT. He adjusted perfectly on the ball.
He caught slants, he caught outs; he played nearly 60 snaps and showed that his chemistry with his quarterback now has more to offer than just potential. Applause, for a job well done.
Honorable Mention: Tony Romo, Tashard Choice
Make the jump to see who else gets a game ball.
Defense
Keith Brooking - When a guy calls the team out during the week, he had better perform that following Sunday. Brooking did just that. Again, he led the team in tackles with 11, giving him 37 on the year. He even picked up his first sack of the regular season.
It is rare for a free agent acquisition to assume a leadership role on a team. Brooking is definitely an exception. There he was racing down the sidelines while Austin ran in for a score. It was him hoopin' and hollerin' when Austin popped Mike Brown during a Jason Witten catch-and-run.
When Brooking hits, ball carriers drop. That's a linebacker.
Honorable Mention: Jay Ratliff, DeMarcus Ware

Special Teams
Jay Ratliff - A beast in the middle of the defense, Ratliff has proved to be the same on the FG-block unit. Midway through the third quarter, he hopped over the snapper to nearly block Succop's 38-yarder. His block late in the fourth kept the Chiefs from breaking the 13-13 tie.
Honorable Mention: David Buehler, L.P. Ladoceur

Coaching
Ray Sherman - Without Roy Williams, Sherman simply had his guys ready. Other than Austin's big day, Patrick Crayton quietly had four first-down grabs and Sam Hurd picked up a first down with his one 10-yard catch. The receivers also did their part to make downfield blocks.
Austin was the guy breaking tackles out there, but Sherman helped ready him for his first career start. He also survived a big bear hug from Ratliff, which is also quite the feat.
Honorable Mention: Joe DeCamillis, Todd Grantham

Who gets your game balls?
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couldn't agree more Aaron, all no brainers
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 13, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Yup, slam dunks, one and all.
by One.Cool.Customer on Oct 13, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Ratlitt would be..
an all pro D. end as well as an all pro nose. Maybe the best 7th round pick in the NFL ever.
by DIRE WOLF on Oct 13, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mr. Bob Hayes would like a word with you
outside
by Leon on Oct 13, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was they 7th round?
They had about 20 rounds back then.
by DIRE WOLF on Oct 13, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah pre-merger is a totally different thing
Hayes was the 88th pick, Wright the 182nd, Rat the 224th. Big difference.
Leon Lett was a 7th rounder, but I think Rat is better.
by Leon on Oct 13, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, yeah. Ratliff is much more disruptive and consistent.
Ratliff’s motor is always running hot.
"We'll see." --Bill Parcells
by Uncle Angus on Oct 13, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NIce touch on the Ray Sherman Game Ball
Well deserved and good recognition on your part
Was it me or did I see Buehler on punt coverage?
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by tdships on Oct 13, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw him head butt the ball carrier at the end of one punt return
or maybe it was a KO, anyway, he’s definitely not your typical kicker, dude is definitely a football player.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 13, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that. It looked like a KO.
He looked all disappointed that he didn’t get more of a hit in…lol.
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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 13, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was in when
Crayton muffed that punt
So pardon my disposition; why should I listen to a system that never listened to me?
by NICK L on Oct 13, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe D has made a big diference...
in our special team play. Having Folk back and Buehler big leg on kickoffs doesn’t hurt.
by DIRE WOLF on Oct 13, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
May want to pay a little more
attention to average field position. Our punt and kickoff returns have to be corrected if the defense isn’t going to cause any turnovers. Only Tennessee and St Louis have worse starting field position, we are 30th
by cow_fanatic on Oct 13, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, we need better returns.
Last year our kickoff coverage was bad and the punt coverage wasn’t much better. We need a better return man. Ogletree needs to step up, he has speed and if he wants to suit up on Sunday special teams is the place for a undrafted rookie free agent to make it
by DIRE WOLF on Oct 13, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes indeed.
Todd Archer’s blog mentions that Rossum played 5 years for DeCamillis at Atlanta. He should handle punts and kickoffs.
"We'll see." --Bill Parcells
by Uncle Angus on Oct 13, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That wasn't nice :)
Just becuz you put yer boots in the oven don't make it bread
by dcfansinceiwasababy on Oct 13, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ratliff and Austin obviously!!
How would Jerry Jones feel if Limbaugh gets Rams?
Rush Limbaugh an NFL owner: Hell No!!! http://bit.ly/7HDhj
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by curiousg87 on Oct 13, 2009 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
never heard of that shmuck
I can think of tons of reasons to keep Rush out of the NFL. However, the racism argument is just ridiculous.
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by HudBaby on Oct 13, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely to Limbaugh
They would always run to the right
by cow_fanatic on Oct 13, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't NFL owners
have to pass a drug test?
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Oct 13, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Folk hero and all
but he’s already missed two this season. when does beuhler step in as full-time place-kicker?
and don’t give me what folk has done in the past. Vandercrap was the most accurate kicker in history and he couldn’t stop the shanks.
It's not that I'm saying we're due a playoff win, but I didn't have my license to drive when we won our last one...
by bulldog jeeper on Oct 13, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
- - Folk is coming back from surgery
- - McBriar is a new holder. Say what you want about BJ as a QB, but as a holder he was excellent.
3-2 headed for the bye week.
by APerfectStar on Oct 13, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would somebody hold a gameball and show it to Newman so he can see what it looks like before it gets into the hands of the dude he's supposed to be covering?
It's not that I'm saying we're due a playoff win, but I didn't have my license to drive when we won our last one...
by bulldog jeeper on Oct 13, 2009 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brookings Leadership
I really hope that our improved play on defense is in part due to Brooking’s increased leadership role. This team really does need it. I think he also shows other key players how to be leaders.
by staubachfan on Oct 13, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Have they made his jersey?
I’m eager to get one.
~Texas Massacre '09~
by TheHeat on Oct 13, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cowboys sign Allen Rossum
right after they read my above post about needing better punt and kickoff returns. You all are welcome
by cow_fanatic on Oct 13, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking the same thing....I heard a stat that says our average start is the 25 yard line
That’s last in our division…..like I said Crayton stinks….i like that move
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 13, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll see
His stats aren’t very eye-popping
by cow_fanatic on Oct 13, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate those things, we are ranked after teams with loosing records!!!!
by dcfanz on Oct 13, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah us and Arizona the only ones.....Go Figure!!!!
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by jgoddard8409 on Oct 13, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NFL Replay has the Cowboys/Chefs at 5:00pm. See you later.
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by CowboyMan on Oct 13, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the way Tashard runs the ball.
Nice acceleration and Vision..
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by Wmillion on Oct 13, 2009 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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