Because It's Slow This Morning...

by Rafael Vela on Aug 9, 2009 11:57 AM CDT

Sitting in the stands yesterday, I happened to see a gentlemen walking slowly up the steps near mid-field, where the traffic is heaviest. He was wearing a brand, spanking-new Buffalo BIlls throwback jersey, number 81 with "Owens" on the back.

I'm guessing he was trying to be provocative. If so, he failed, in expensive fashion. Few others noticed. I didn't see the booing, yelling and general winding up of fans a Giants fan accomplished earlier in the week.

I take it as a good sign.

And doesn't that Bob Hayes bust look good? At last.

Memo to Jerry:

Here's a free idea, Mr. Jones, complements of BTB. A lot of Cowboys fans love Rowdy, a lot. I don't understand the appeal of cabbage-patch mascots, but hey, that's me. The last few days, I've seen grownups stand up and race the rails to beg Rowdy to throw a free t-shirt their way. I've overhead kids, lots of them, beg their parents to let them get the Rowdy one's autograph.

So I'm thinking: You've got a cartoon-like mascot with appeal. There's a huge market for that type of thing in the musical world, especially for kids. (A few years ago, I considered taking my sons to see The Wiggles when they hit San Antonio, until I saw the tickets were as expensive as a good rock concert. You may laugh, but those four color coordinated Aussies are the second highest grossing pop act in that country's history.)

So I'm thinking some more: why don't you put somebody inside that suit who can sing? Get some starving country or pop star to give Rowdy a voice. If people act this crazy when all he's going is pointing, shooting freebies in the air and riding a four wheeler, how much crazier will they behave when he puts some music in his act? Think of the new revenue streams! The CD sales! The TV appearances! The song and dances with the cheerleaders! When this goes international, you're the manager -- you're Colonel Jerry Jones!

It's not like you don't have a spiffy new stadium to host his concerts.

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Staubach was perfect to be there for the Bullet

by StillHateTheGiants on Aug 9, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions

+1

What a duo they were.

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Aug 9, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions

+1

Doomsday returns... Wade Phillips style.

by DalaiLuke on Aug 9, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Hope you don't mind...

…that I hijack this thread. Since you are at training camp, I was wondering if you have seen anything positive from Doug Free. Any other offensive linemen give the Cowboys any hope of having a semblence of depth?

I keep hearing how the Cowboys would be in trouble if Carpenter needed to take over the weak-side inside linebacker (see numerous Dallas blog posts). Why is that? Have you heard or observed anything?

Olshansky and Spears seem like the same player to me. Neither can get an effective push into the backfield and hold their ground (for the most part) against the rush. Judging from the reports, Hatcher seems to be struggling this camp, but Bowen and Dixon seem to be getting penetration during team drills. Any chance that either Bowen or Dixon can be stout versus the run in your opinion?

I have heard a great deal about how much better Sensabaugh is in coverage than any safety Dallas has had since Darren Woodson (who should be in the Hall of Fame). Despite there not being any tackling, do you anticipate any drop off against the run? Any opinions regarding Mike Hamlin, Smith, or Alan Ball manning the safety positions?

Thanks for the updates.

by ScarletO on Aug 9, 2009 12:15 PM CDT reply actions

where do these Carpenter doom and gloom pieces come from?

I haven’t seen anything suggesting he’s toast. It’s very hard to get a read on the run defense because they don’t allow tackling in the drills. From what I’ve seen, he’s always around the football.

by Rafael Vela on Aug 9, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Other than his rookie season where he showed some promise.....

Dude hasn’t done squat.

He certainly didnt fill me with confidence in his pre-season time last year.

Hoping for the best from the kid, not expecting it too much.

by THEjarhead on Aug 9, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions

He never had the opportunity

He was never in the games last year. Maybe he would have put up more sacks than Spencer if he had been given Spencer’s playing time.

by JimmyJohnson on Aug 9, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions

9:24 Tim MacMahon: Both have had really good camps.

Carpenter has performed well in the nickel/dime and been surprisingly good against the run in the base defense. They’re confident he’ll be fine in Kevin Burnett’s old role in the sub packages, but there would still be significant concern if Carpenter had to play every down.

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/08/live-from-the-alamodome-xvi-1.html

There are at least half a dozen entries like this one. I would like to know why there would be “significant concern” if Carpenter had to play every down.

Thanks.

by ScarletO on Aug 9, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Bobby Carpenter??

Carpenter has been real good in camp from all the report I’ve been reading. He is having the best camp since being a cowboy…too bad haters!!

by Boyzfan94 on Aug 9, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions

so who is hatin?

These are similar reports to last seasons.

Carpenter may have finally found a role as the nickle LB, but you cant honestly say you’re confident he can step right in and play a major role in the cowboy’s defense are you? what exactly has he done to date to lead you to believe that?

And when the regular season starts what was said about camp performances means squat.

by THEjarhead on Aug 9, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions

I should have used this approach

in my fanpost on Rowdy. A singing mascot, Country music no less. Jerry, if you’re out there reading BTB, this is marketing gold for a mascot on the verge of not making the cut this year…

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Aug 9, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions

This post will go down as a BTB classic ...

Now all we need to do is get JJ to run with it.

Doomsday returns... Wade Phillips style.

by DalaiLuke on Aug 9, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions

Damnit man!

Do you realize what you’ve just done? I hope you enjoy your Wrangler Rowdy halftime shows with smash hit ‘How bout them Cowboys’. Ack!

by sublimezg on Aug 9, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions

Oh, I'm in PAIN I'm laughing so hard

by Rafael Vela on Aug 9, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions

To be seen, but not heard

Yes the kids love to watch Rowdy and the cheerleaders, keeps them quieter so we can focus on the field. Sure, there are dead times like a time out or half time where some entertaining mascot and cheerleaders are ok, but seriously … who wants to hear some annoying kids song at a football event over and over again?

That being said, if Carrie Underwood wants to dress like a cheerleader and sing some songs at halftime … Let’s see it and hear it!

by StarMaterial on Aug 9, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions

Re: Marketing Rowdy

Better yet, have the big-headed cartoon boy jump Snake River Canyon on a motorcycle.

Rowdy Kanowdy.

Sell a lot of tickets.

Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.

by OskieOskie on Aug 9, 2009 1:52 PM CDT reply actions

...or ...

Have him make the jump in a golf cart.

High risk, high reward.

Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.

by OskieOskie on Aug 9, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd call that

a win-win. High entertainment vlaue and no more Rowdy…

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Aug 9, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions

55555555

Translation from Thai: Funny!

Doomsday returns... Wade Phillips style.

by DalaiLuke on Aug 9, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions

I love it that Bob Hayes is in the PFHOF. Hayes is the reason I am a Cowboy fan. Thanks and congratulations to Bob's son,

and Roger, for doing ‘Bullet’ proud yesterday. I think I’ll re-read ‘Run Bullet Run’, and see how it resonates now that Robert Lee Hayes is in the Hall. Congratulations to all my fellow Cowboy fans too.

Family, Friends, Cowboys, Beer & BBQ. Life is good!

by CowboyMan on Aug 9, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions

Ya think Berman has a problem with the Jerry Jones show. Berman ranted on and on about how the Bill's owner 'never'

interfered with his football operation. I didn’t know if Berman’s speech was about the Bill’s owner, or an indictment of owners who don’t conduct themselves like the Bill’s owner.

Family, Friends, Cowboys, Beer & BBQ. Life is good!

by CowboyMan on Aug 9, 2009 2:22 PM CDT reply actions

Berman is a joke. He is so clearly a Bills fan when he works and he picked them in all four Super Bowls. He is completely biased and it is ridiculous. I loved him on the old highlights show but other than that I never cared much for his insights as a “swami” or on the countdown shows.

If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.

by Cowboyfan729 on Aug 9, 2009 2:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

bills owner has donut for SB rings, boy's owner has 3.

as stan lee used to write:

“nuff said.”

by THEjarhead on Aug 9, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions

im back

I lost my password, and I’ve been lurking mobley. I have so much to say but I can’t remember what it was, anyway its good to be back..and I do have to say just reading what you guys have to say is very entertaining.we have the best blogers is showbizz.

I don't need a compass to know which way the wind shines....

by hashishkabob on Aug 9, 2009 2:25 PM CDT via mobile reply actions