From the Inbox: Cowboys vs. Giants Edition
by Dave Halprin on Sep 17, 2009 11:40 AM CDT
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Every week, I get all kinds of email to the blog inbox that is related to the NFL or to the Cowboys in some way. I get press releases, link requests, news announcements, all kinds of stuff. So this season, I'll package some of it up each week for your reading pleasure.
For example, NFL.com sends me a few things each week, like this:
On NFL Kickoff rosters, there were 296 players weighing 200 pounds or less, 311 players under six feet tall, and 370 players weighing at least 300 pounds. Philadelphia has 14 players weighing 200 pounds or less, the league's highest total in that category. Atlanta and Pittsburgh tied for the most players under six-feet tall with 15.
So what did I find out from the rest of this news nugget? The Dallas Cowboys are basically the biggest team in the NFL.
Dallas has 16 players weighing 300 pounds or more, the most in the league. Also, Dallas has the fewest players weighing less than 200 pounds with five, and only loses out to Oakland (4) for fewest players under 6-feet tall with five. We are a big football team. Our roster on average weighs 252.5 pounds per man. A full pound more than the next heaviest team in the NFL. And guess who that next heaviest team is? The Dolphins! Anybody smell a pattern here. It vaguely smells like Tuna.
More notes about the Cowboys/Giants below...
Our last game against the Giants (12/14/08) was a win at home. As it turned out, it was our last win of the season in that 1-3 collapse down the stretch. We won 20-8, Tony Romo threw for 244 yards (2 TDs). The defense registered eight sacks, including three by DeMarcus Ware. We also had 2 INTs. Obviously, the defense came up huge in that game.
Romo has had some nice games against the Giants recently. He's won four in a row versus the Giants...in the regular season. He's 0-1 in the post-season. In those regular season games he's had an 109.6 passer rating including two games with four TDs. Dallas has lost two games recently to the Giants besides the post-season game - Drew Bledsoe started his final game against the Giants, the Monday-nighter that saw the torched passed to the Romo era, and the Brooks Bollinger-led team from last year.
The Cowboys lead the overall series 55-36-2.
Tom Coughlin is 7-7 lifetime against the Cowboys, and Wade Phillips is 3-3 against the Giants.
The Cowboys are 34-14-1 (.708) in home openers, best mark in NFL.
The Today Show on NBC will be broacsating from Cowboys Stadium on Friday morning.
Here's their pitch:
Matt Lauer and Al Roker will be broadcasting live from the new Cowboys Stadium on this Friday's TODAY. Emmitt Smith will give the two an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the $1.12 billion stadium, Lauer will talk to Cowboy's owner Jerry Jones, and Roker will get to know the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.
You can see the promo video here. Smart choice in the editing room, Emmitt doesn't speak until 31 seconds into the 42 second promo. Emmitt, I still luv ya, but the less I hear from you lately the better.
And now for the big closer, the only stat you need to know to assure a Cowboys victory:
Dallas has won seven in row when Terence Newman has an INT.
It's all on Newman!
I forgot to promote this last week, but our friends over at Inside the Huddlee started up their shows again with the new season, Tashard Choice and Jay Ratliff are taking turns hosting this year. It happens every Monday night. There's also a Marty B. Show that happens every Tuesday night.
I'll be on ESPN Radio in San Antonio tomorrow at 3 PM EST. (Actually, I'm on every Friday at that time).
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Schlereth and Wingo both picked the Cowboys.
Mostly due to how well Romo plays against them.
by Baked Potato Soup on Sep 17, 2009 11:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I understand the logic
that some teams play other teams better and Dallas seems to challenge the Giatns well. But it’s not enough of a margin for me to ever be confident in winning. These teams both appear to be very good on both sides of the ball.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Sep 17, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or "Giants" as they spell it in America.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Sep 17, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both picked us?
Why do I love to tear them (all major-media pundents) apart when they pick us to lose, but don’t like it when the pick us to win because of the under-dog/ chip-on-the-shoulder thing?
by shaneshot on Sep 17, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Colin Cowherd picked against us, if that helps.
He disagreed with them, so it wasn’t a consensus.
by Baked Potato Soup on Sep 17, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If We beat the Giants, does anyone think we will get more respect?
Me neither.
by Baked Potato Soup on Sep 17, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It depends if the victory is not like the win in dallas against philly where they botch an extra point, ya know something fluky.
I think if dallas stops the run, protects romo, and sacks sheli, then we get a little respect then the next thing that will get air time will be the “trap” game against the panthers and the looming december games msm: “the boys better stock up now because you know how they get in DECEMBER”. Right now I just want them to play well and win this game, if they execute and pull the giants out of their gameplan that would be an even sweeter victory.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
by cowboy78 on Sep 17, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right
at best, a little respect. Which is great. The farther under the radar the better.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Sep 17, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually,
I don’t want any respect because then we’ll have a chip on our shoulders trying to prove everyone else wrong. Remember back when Aikman and co. won the first Super Bowl? No respect from anyone.
by texstar on Sep 17, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I second that, no need for respect, just need to win games.
I was going to be happy if all the talking heads were picking the Giants to win. I think our team performs better when they are the underdogs.
by dcfanz on Sep 17, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right
I don’t mean to imply that it matters to me. I am just predicting the talking heads’ response.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Sep 17, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I RESPECT THE COWBOYS"....i shouted that from a rooftop btw....
even if Tampa is the only win we get i still respect them….they’re my team, through thick and thin, hell or high water, oil and that other thing water again…may the power of Christ compel you, may the power of Christ compel you, may the power of Christ compel you…..
I don't need a compass to know which way the wind shines....
by hashishkabob on Sep 17, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same.
Not saying that I’m looking for respect for the team, just that I already know that if they win, it will be somewhat discredited as A) just a September win, and B) because we opened our new stadium.
by Baked Potato Soup on Sep 18, 2009 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I avoid looking at any game predictions, whether its msm ones or from analysts.
I find it easier for this sunday to leave out the exterior distractions and only focus on the main event; which is the games themselves. I know what I want every sunday: cowboys win, the rest of the division foes each suffer a loss; it is a pretty straight foward approach and as long as dallas wins, the rest of it is just gravy.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
by cowboy78 on Sep 17, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LSM
Lame Street Media …
Congratulations Bob Hayes
"I played for the world's greatest professional sports team in history. Once a Dallas Cowboy, always a Dallas Cowboy." - Bob Hayes
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com
by Raul Villaronga on Sep 17, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to see Brandon Jacobs get body slammed. . .
I don’t want him to get injured, just embarassed. Dude has no class and a big mouth.
"It takes a big man to cry, but it takes an even bigger man to laugh at that man."
by Waterloo Joe on Sep 17, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if you get Jacobs before he's going North South
he goes down plenty easy
by AustonianAggie on Sep 17, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or when he's focused on the buffet line - bam!
he’ll never see it coming.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Sep 17, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well i have him in my fantasy league and would like him to score 1 TD and maybe 50 yds rushing..
all in the first qt of course and the watch the boys blow them out like john Holmes on a unexpecting virgin….
I don't need a compass to know which way the wind shines....
by hashishkabob on Sep 17, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol
dude that just doesn’t make sense. He’s not Mike Williams or Grady Jackson. If he’s got 5% body fat I’ll eat my Rodney Hampton jersey. I’ve seen him up close at camp and he’s straight ripped.
Homer: Aw, twenty dollars! I wanted a peanut!
Homer's Brain: Twenty dollars can buy many peanuts!
Homer: Explain how!
Homer's Brain: Money can be exchanged for goods and services!
Homer: Woo-hoo!
by bigbluethruandthru on Sep 17, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude...so what? You checked him out?
by CaliFanInTx on Sep 17, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep, that's exactly what I was doing
I’m pretty sure that’s what every fan does when they go to training camp, they look at players to see what shape and condition they were in.
Homer: Aw, twenty dollars! I wanted a peanut!
Homer's Brain: Twenty dollars can buy many peanuts!
Homer: Explain how!
Homer's Brain: Money can be exchanged for goods and services!
Homer: Woo-hoo!
by bigbluethruandthru on Sep 19, 2009 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't meant
to be a report of his last physical. We routinely refer to him as fat when the fact is it may just be his head and mouth that meet that description…
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Sep 18, 2009 6:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For a quick fix...
take a look at this clip at the 2:20 mark (although the rest of the montage is good too). I would also probably turn down the music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ_cGuPukAU
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
by Cowboyfan729 on Sep 17, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice
I don't need a compass to know which way the wind shines....
by hashishkabob on Sep 17, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Powerbomb!
Courtesy of Captain Insano!
8-)
Congratulations Bob Hayes
"I played for the world's greatest professional sports team in history. Once a Dallas Cowboy, always a Dallas Cowboy." - Bob Hayes
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com
by Raul Villaronga on Sep 17, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is Emmitt in our stadium?
After predicting a 7-9 season why is Emmitt allowed behind the scenes access? What if he runs into important people walking around?
player/coach: Hey Emmitt, saw your prediction. 7-9?
Emmitt: Yeah I don’t think you guys are very good this year.
player/coach: get the f**k out this stadium.
It’s bad enough that he’s a terrible commentator, but when he thinks we suck, then he shouldn’t be allowed access. It’s like talking bad on your friend behind his back to all of your other friends, and then showing up to his party acting like youre best friends. Like dude, get out of my house.
31 till I die
by FelixFanclub on Sep 17, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wondered that too
I guess it’s Jerry’s undying loyalty.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Sep 17, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh maybe it helps to have some guy rubbing salt in your eyes
by AustonianAggie on Sep 17, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emmett is a cardinal...and that's all i gots to say about that
he can go wear his red and whites and nurse his broken collarbone for all i care.
I don't need a compass to know which way the wind shines....
by hashishkabob on Sep 17, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not happy with what he said... in fact I think it sucked... but he's a Cowboy
Reverse psychology at work: Emmitt wanted to motivate the team by calling ’em out?
Doomsday returns... Wade Phillips style.
by DalaiLuke on Sep 18, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammer ... meet nail.
I think this is the slant of any of the ex-Cowboy naysayers.
by GalTex on Sep 19, 2009 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the only logical explanation...
Doomsday returns... Wade Phillips style.
by DalaiLuke on Sep 20, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on, Emmitt is a Cowboy
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Sep 19, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Jacobs
Is is gonna get smashed on Sunday
From the Bay to Big D flying in for the game 9/20/09....save me some bbq, I'm packing cervezas!!!!
by Stingah on Sep 17, 2009 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If only my wished would come true.....
Like I said……borken tooth. I would love to make him look like Strahan!!!! MF he is.
by ManTab on Sep 17, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought
your were imitating a man missing a tooth…
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Sep 17, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it would br wisssshsed in that case..
I don't need a compass to know which way the wind shines....
by hashishkabob on Sep 17, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or be if i was smarter than a 5th grader..
I don't need a compass to know which way the wind shines....
by hashishkabob on Sep 17, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
... all hilarious!
Doomsday returns... Wade Phillips style.
by DalaiLuke on Sep 18, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Predictions are like a—holes everybody has one and most of them stink
by DIRE WOLF on Sep 17, 2009 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope Felix is 100%
I’d love to see him score a couple touchdowns Sunday Night!
From the Bay to Big D flying in for the game 9/20/09....save me some bbq, I'm packing cervezas!!!!
by Stingah on Sep 17, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A lot a peopleon DC.com are talking about bringing cowbells....
I just hope it’s a ditstrcting to the Giants as this… http://www.funnyhub.com/videos/pages/snl-more-cowbell.html
From the Bay to Big D flying in for the game 9/20/09....save me some bbq, I'm packing cervezas!!!!
by Stingah on Sep 17, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've got a fever. . .
and the only cure is more cowbell.
"It takes a big man to cry, but it takes an even bigger man to laugh at that man."
by Waterloo Joe on Sep 17, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I put my pants on one leg at a time like everybody else
but when I do, I make hit records
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
by HudBaby on Sep 17, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO
true dat!
From the Bay to Big D flying in for the game 9/20/09....save me some bbq, I'm packing cervezas!!!!
by Stingah on Sep 17, 2009 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tickets
Where’s the best place to get tickets? Not for this game, but a future game…no rush.
by gunnerklein on Sep 17, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
pre game hype
Man, I sure hope all the hype over the opening of Jerry world (re: Today show et. al.) doesn’t distract the ’boys from taking care of business Sunday night…
"What we've got here is failure to communicate"
by angie'sdad on Sep 17, 2009 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It shouldn’t. these guys are professionals. It should take a lot more than that to distract them, or they’re in the wrong game.
by gunnerklein on Sep 17, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hot tub cures
BTW-
If anyone is wondering about shutting out noises like Kornheiser on MNF, I discovered early this morning that sitting in a hot tub can even drown out such idiots as JJ. Tayler ans Skip Brainless! It’s wonderful, now you can tell the wifey you have to have one… it’s for your sanity!
by gunnerklein on Sep 17, 2009 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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