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Cowboys vs. Giants gameday open thread (part II) 11/11/07

Open Thread for the rest of the Cowboys/Giants game.

Update [2007-11-11 19:15:35 by Dave Halprin (Grizz)]: Use this thread as a celebration thread for the Cowboys 31-20 victory over the Giants. I’ll have a recap up later tonight, but post your thoughts and comments here. Tony Romo and Terrell Owens just ate up New York in the second half.

We are 8-1 and we just beat our closest competitor in the NFC East and swept the season series from them. Frankly, we’re just kicking booty right now.

Go Cowboys!

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Ugh.

PLEASE stop letting Eli run around

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 5:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

their offense looks like our defense with the penalties.

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 5:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

WOW RATLIFF

just him and Eli back there.

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 5:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

held them to 3

at least (unless of course they miss)

this is big for the momentum

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 5:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

fake

they actually played the fake.  person on the end had contain.  good call

by ab03 on Nov 11, 2007 5:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ha

I like the kid, he's having a good year.

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by Dave Halprin on Nov 11, 2007 5:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Heheh

the crowd was sooooooo ready to erupt on that play.

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 5:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

OWENS AGAIN!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 5:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

that's a good stat

MB3 leads the league in breaking tackels

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 5:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Sweeet!
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by Dave Halprin on Nov 11, 2007 5:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

HUGE!
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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 5:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

D up boys
Burt-D

by Burt D on Nov 11, 2007 5:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Apparently the Giants thought

the best way to win was copy what we were doing in the first half, and that was take as many penalties as you can and dont control the clock or convert on third downs. Here a hint G-men, it doesn't work that way!!!!!!!

by Deke on Nov 11, 2007 5:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

coverage

or, what the hell was that?  

they bumped him wtih two different people and then just let him run free.  was that really the plan?  cause thats not how you cover the best receiver in the conference.

by ab03 on Nov 11, 2007 5:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

we've missed

a couple opps for those already

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 5:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Whats up with Folks kick offs

maybe they are trying to bounce it to get turnovers

Burt-D

by Burt D on Nov 11, 2007 5:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Can we get

a kickoff past the 20?

by tdships on Nov 11, 2007 5:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The D is hungry

they want to end it now.

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 5:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TANK

runs over the lesser Manning.

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 5:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The Tankster!!!!
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by Dave Halprin on Nov 11, 2007 5:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

witten

Witten was a decoy for TO. If Witten catches few but draws the coverage, he still made a great contribution.

In an earlier game the role was reversed.

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 5:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If only...

Buck was smart enough to realize that too

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 5:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

and it only works

because he had some much time in the pocket. the O-line is doing their job against this vaunted pass rush from the gints

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 5:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

wear them down now

now it's probably time to wear the clock and the D down with MB3

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 5:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

disagree with both of you

julius jones time

by ab03 on Nov 11, 2007 5:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

MB3 is in

usually they have tended to go with barber at the end

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 5:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TO

he's got great hands.

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 5:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'll call myself

"Captain Obvious" now.

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 5:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

AWWW

missed opportunity to take it deep there.

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 5:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Big 3rd down
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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 5:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Tony

should have run it.

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 5:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

no room

if it was a bit more manageable, TO might have had it

by ab03 on Nov 11, 2007 5:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Strategically, Though

It was a good drive.  We made a first down, took three minutes off the clock and pinned them back inside the ten.

Good job, offense.

by kindablue on Nov 11, 2007 5:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

jones

still think it should have been him on that series.  i think there is another series that mb3 could have come in on, but a JJ screen would have been a good call.  don't know why they are married to not switching out RB's within a series

by ab03 on Nov 11, 2007 5:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It's a tricky thing

when you're using 2 RB's - if they swap out in the middle of a series, that could be a clear indication that they intend to run it...

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 5:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

next possession

will probably be jujo

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 5:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Game balls!!!

one to the Giants for wearing the red Jerseys, I mentioned the other day that would be a guaranteed win for us.

The Giants defense for deciding to follow our defensive example in the first half and take as many key penalties as possible to help us out in the second half.

and third and not least, Flozell Adams, for not getting a false start penalty the whole game, and because I haven't heard Umenyiora's name called all game.

by Deke on Nov 11, 2007 6:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Game ball

to the play clock for obviously running faster for the Giants

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 6:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

game over
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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 6:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Cmon deefense!!!!

need a stop

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by TrueBlue24 on Nov 11, 2007 6:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

GOOD!
Can I get a loan tony?

by TrueBlue24 on Nov 11, 2007 6:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

nice play by henry

now it's just ball control, run off the time, wear them down, just got to make a few first downs

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 6:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

jones

this is what i'm tlaking about.  i'd rather have jones in there first and mb3 in there now.  nitpicky but still.

by ab03 on Nov 11, 2007 6:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Let's stop the stupid sh** penalties and go home!
"It's either hit, or be hit... It's just that physical aspect of my game that has always been with me." -- Marion Barber III

by kcbrett5 on Nov 11, 2007 6:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Would be nice to get a first down here...

I'm still not comfortable yet.

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 6:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

haha

think about what needs to happen for the giants to win

by ab03 on Nov 11, 2007 6:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

think about the Buffalo game

all I'm saying is it's possible.

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 6:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

getting that first down made me more confortable

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 6:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

there we go!

that should put the nail in the coffin, another first down to use up more clock

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 6:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

8-1 looking good

plus a 2 game lead in the division!

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by TrueBlue24 on Nov 11, 2007 6:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

and really

a three game lead since dallas owns the tie breaker

by ab03 on Nov 11, 2007 6:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually...

...it's a 2.4 game lead.  End of the year tiebreakers don't come into play if both teams have the same number of wins but one team has one fewer loss thanks to a tie game...

Still nice to see a 2 game + tiebreaker lead with only 7 games left!

by Ascorbate on Nov 11, 2007 6:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If it was me

I'd have gone for it.

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 6:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

and if we can scap the redskins next week

that would be a nice 3-0 run against devision foes in three weeks, nice!!!!

by Deke on Nov 11, 2007 6:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

and then the jets

we'll be 10-1 going into the matchup with the Packers, the other top NFC team, which we should win as well.

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 6:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Int

well Watkins gets one for the stats

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 6:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yup
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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 6:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, Shockey's stats will look good.

[sarcasm]He's surely a better TE than Witten, who hasn't caught too many today.[/sarcasm]

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 6:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Int for watkins!

I love it!

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by TrueBlue24 on Nov 11, 2007 6:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Fitting way

to end this one.

Get off the field, Eli, and go get a haircut.

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 6:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

predicted 31-24

I got the cowboys score right and only missed the gints by 4!

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 6:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

NFC

the other two teams that were supposed to be up and coming in the NFC were New Orleans and Detroit, and both of them got creamed today. The only other team that is even close in the conference is the Packers. So we'll see about that in 3 weeks. But right now I'd say a Dallas-New England matchup in the superbowl is a pretty decent bet.

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 6:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

In an odd twist

I found myself rooting for the Eagles. What a strange place the NFC has become.

In years past if the Cowboys got a chance to cement their standin gin the NFC, they squandered it. Today they jump all over it. This is a different beast we're watching, guys.

by dunkman on Nov 11, 2007 6:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Best win of the season so far...

The Giants got big days from Jacobs and Shockey and still couldn't pull it out at home in front of a jacked crowd.

Personally, I'd rather not see them a third time, but I can't say I'd be too worried either.

Awfully nice of them to give all those stupid penalties back in the second half.

by Big D Bam Bam on Nov 11, 2007 6:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I hope the MSM finally...

...gives Romo and the Cowboys their props, but I doubt it.

Here are some of the things that the BSPN talking sh**heads will say to make excuses for why the New York Giants lost the game (and of course without spending as much time to give Dallas as much credit):

  • Plaxico Burress was playing with a bad ankle, and that was a primary reason NY lost (Rebuttal:  Burress played with the same bad ankle in Week 1 that he's struggled all TC with and he killed our secondary in their 45-35 loss).
  • Starting OT Kareem McKenzie got hurt and left the game (Rebuttal:  our D-line and OLBs kept continued pressure up front to keep Eli's feet happy as the game wore on anyway).
  • The Cowboys didn't beat the Giants, the Giants gave the game away in the second half with all of their penalties (Rebuttal:  Dallas committed just as many penalties in the first half and still managed to win the game, so it's possible to overcome self-destructive acts and still come out victorious).
  • The Cowboys were lucky that Eli Manning and the G-Men beat themselves with those delay of game penalties  (Rebuttal:  The NY Giants were lucky that Dallas didn't lead by more in the first half if the Cowboys didn't commit so many penalties before halftime).

I'm waiting with baited breath to see how the mediots spin this without giving our Cowboys respect...

"It's either hit, or be hit... It's just that physical aspect of my game that has always been with me." -- Marion Barber III

by kcbrett5 on Nov 11, 2007 6:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

But in turth

the media have become believers because the Cowboys are nationally televised every week now. Money talks.

by dunkman on Nov 11, 2007 6:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

True... although you'd never hear 'em admit it!!!
"It's either hit, or be hit... It's just that physical aspect of my game that has always been with me." -- Marion Barber III

by kcbrett5 on Nov 11, 2007 7:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

one of the great things about being a boys fan

we who are not in dallas area still get to watch our team more than fans from most other teams.

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 7:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And we're blessed like that :)
"It's either hit, or be hit... It's just that physical aspect of my game that has always been with me." -- Marion Barber III

by kcbrett5 on Nov 11, 2007 8:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

big win
we shut jacobs' big mouth up.....

shockey played a great game but it wasn't enough....

and enough with the who's the best in the NFC talk...

we are.....no doubt....

by Tuna Helper on Nov 11, 2007 6:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Loved

Garrett's adjustments - get the ball to Crayton, then take advantage of TO being single covered. And Romo delivered like a Pro Bowler.

by dunkman on Nov 11, 2007 6:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Quiznos

just invented a new sub, its called the Sam Madison, you put it throught the oven several times.

by cowboy78 on Nov 11, 2007 6:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

only thing that stands between us and

#1 seed in playoffs and home field are the Packers.

Big game in 3 weeks.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Nov 11, 2007 6:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well

them and the Skins. They're not quite stellar, but they play serious defense and have a great running game.

by dunkman on Nov 11, 2007 6:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

while nothing is guaranteed

we schooled philly and philly just beat the skins, we should tear them up.

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 6:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

and sean taylor

looks like he has an mcl sprain.  no taylor is a big plus

by ab03 on Nov 11, 2007 6:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You know me

always ready to knock on wood.

Good on the Cowboys if they do it.

Taylor would be a big loss.

by dunkman on Nov 11, 2007 7:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

three home games coming up

take care of business, one is a gimmie game out of three, that would be the Jets

by Deke on Nov 11, 2007 6:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

we get

4 out of the next 5 at home!

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by TrueBlue24 on Nov 11, 2007 7:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I predict

we'll be 10-1 going into the green bay game,and we'll finish the season 14-2

Quote me,print it write it in stone!

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by TrueBlue24 on Nov 11, 2007 6:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I would, but I cant find my chisel and hammer

or a nice flat piece of slate right now

by Deke on Nov 11, 2007 7:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

so are you predicting a loss to green bay?

it will be the toughest game left in the schedule, but I still give the boys the edge with a more balanced offense (even though they showed surprising run success against a good run defense today). I figure we have a better than even chance to go 15-1.

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 7:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No we'll beat the pack

But we'll still lose one along the way!

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by TrueBlue24 on Nov 11, 2007 7:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

because

last game won't really matter if they beat green bay.

by ab03 on Nov 11, 2007 7:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well

the Cowboys almost lost to Buffalo and struggled a few other times. They'll lose again because most teams do - drop their intensity on a day when the other team doesn't.

The good news is that they are likely to stay on their toes for the Skins and the Packers.

by dunkman on Nov 11, 2007 7:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

that's true

even New England could lose at some point. But I still think the 'boys have the edge to win the rest of their games.

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 7:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

and even though Detroit

lost it today, they could put up a decent challenge

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 7:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

favre is romo's hero

the other cool thing about the packers game will be to see the matchup between favre and romo, who is of course compared to favre and idolized him growing up in Wis. That will obviously be the big story going into that game  (aside from the NFC showdown of possible 10-1 teams), and will make it interesting to see the old and young generation going head to head.

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 7:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i thought...
the Giants had the best pass rush in the league?

and that pass rush was going to rush Romo into mistakes?

how come we had five sacks?

and Manning had two picks?

by Tuna Helper on Nov 11, 2007 7:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

the combination of our dominant O-line

and Romo's legs neutralized their supposedly dangerous pass rush.

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 7:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

on the other side of the ball

our D-line got good pressure, but several of his sacks were coverage sacks I think. He had lots of time but didn't get rid of the ball and ended up getting sacked. So despite the fact that they picked on Williams with Shockey and took some good advantage of that matchup, the D-backs generally did a good job not giving him targets on those plays where he got sacked.

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 7:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

True

Makes me wonder why they didn't try more plays out of the package with Shockey split out.  Roy was giving him a 12 yard cushion.

But overall coverage was pretty good and led to at least a couple of those sacks.

"It was a 4-yard run taking the scenic route." -Joe Buck on Romo's Run

by GhettoBear04 on Nov 11, 2007 8:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Resting starters?

I dunno.  Something to remember:  Even though you're the better team, it doesn't mean you always win.  But there are a few games that should be over by half time.

"It was a 4-yard run taking the scenic route." -Joe Buck on Romo's Run

by GhettoBear04 on Nov 11, 2007 7:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ah sweet victory

I am in total bliss. What a great win. Good job to all the Boys. I even forgive Burnett, who came back strong in the second half.

Life is good right now, and I'm going to be savoring this win for the whole week.

PS  I don't think the Gint's defense wiped that smile off Romo's face. He looked really happy in the post game interviews :)

by APerfectStar on Nov 11, 2007 7:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

good points both

his smile got even bigger, and burnett made some great plays in second half to make up for those 3 points.

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 7:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

if they do

then the theme of Dallas being #2 in the league will really start...

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 7:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Chargers 7-0

just ran back the opening kickoff for a TD

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 7:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Romo cracks me up

Anybody see the interview on Fox? Told us he was also a great boxer and when asked about throwing 7 touchdowns since his contract extension he said he was just trying to stay in the realm of Brady who was 45 touchdowns ahead of him. Haha. I love this guy. Oh, and a side note, Dallas continues their streak of holding running backs to under 100 yards. Jacobs got close with 95 though.

by Tristan on Nov 11, 2007 7:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

NBC I think

but yeah, he's got a good sense of humor and is having so much fun

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 7:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's right

I was flipping back and forth I forgot which channel it was.

by Tristan on Nov 11, 2007 7:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This Dallas team might be the best of the best!

Romo will be as good, if not better than Troy.
T.O. is becoming equal if not superior to
Michael Irvin.
Although, we don't have an Emmmitt Smith, we have JJ and MB3. Combined, their ability is close enough.
When Glenn is back and everyone is healthy, bring on New England!

      ***********GO COWBOYS**********

Wharter

by Wharter on Nov 11, 2007 7:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

well, I even wouldn't go that far

but they are definitely good enough to win the SB if they play well in all phases against NE

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Nov 11, 2007 7:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

here's why

Romo is not close to having the ability of Troy Aikman, Aikman has a stronger arm, much more accurate arm, big game player, he was a surgeon, slice and diced defenses at the start of games in his prime. very underated as a quarterback.

Micheal Irvin was a team leader on the field, made bigtime catches, T.O drops more passes than I can count, Irvin made the catches in double coverage, never was a head case in the locker room, didn't destroy teams, changed the game in his era, being a big physical receiever, went across the middle, always wanted the ball when the game was on the line.

Emmitt is alot better than JJ and barber put together, all time leading rusher, won a last game of the season in 1993 against the Giants by himself, sealed games in the fourth quarter. All you have to do is watch the drive in the superbowl, the second time against the Bill when he carried the ball to start the second half all but one time for the game changing drive of the game. He's a hall of famer, he's tha same guy that som many cowboy fans wanted replaced with Troy Hambrick.

Chances of Terry Glenn ever coming back this year, or ever is becoming slimmer and slimmer every day. You never hear anything about him even getting close, Wade Phillips know nothing about how Terry is coming along.

by Deke on Nov 11, 2007 8:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

HaHa!

Yeah DEKE, we may be drinking the kool-aid but i'm sticking by my 14-2 prediction

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by TrueBlue24 on Nov 11, 2007 7:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I dunno...

Aikman was very good, but Romo has a chance to be very good also.  There's potential, but a lot of guys have had "potetial" (see: Caulpepper, Daunte).

I think that if TO had the same attitude he has now earlier in his career, stuck with one team, etc etc, things might be different.  He's real good now, but on the downside of his career.

JJ and MB3 are not in the realm of No.22.

But I do agree with the last post.  I posted a diary about it a week ago.  If Terry Glenn comes back healthy, and the rest of the team stays healthy, it can compete with NE for 4 quarters (instead of 3 like last time).

"It was a 4-yard run taking the scenic route." -Joe Buck on Romo's Run

by GhettoBear04 on Nov 11, 2007 8:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TO in the same breath as Irvin???

You should be banned forever.

TO couldn't carry Irvin's jock.

by Chris Hanes on Nov 11, 2007 7:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

thats the only one thats close

not even close at RB and QB

by ab03 on Nov 11, 2007 8:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I believe Romo can have better stats than Troy.

Hell, he's only in his 1st full season as a starter.

Wharter

by Wharter on Nov 11, 2007 8:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

thats true

but QBs are judged by SB wins. Troy's the best until Romo gets at least 3 rings

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Nov 11, 2007 8:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

true, but

what he said was romo "will be as good, if not better than Troy."

it is too early to judge, but I think he does have the potential to be.

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 8:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yes he may and probably will

have better stats than aikman this year.but aikmans best years came with a team loaded at EVERY position and a defense that could overpower opponents.right now we're merely outscoring everybody although,our defense gets better every game!

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by TrueBlue24 on Nov 11, 2007 8:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

states doesn't mean everything

Troy Aikman never needed big passing games to win, he sliced and diced defenses early in games, the cowobys got up early, then handed the ball to Emmitt with Moose lead the way and said, here you go team, we run three running plays, now try to stop it. They couldn't.

If you want to see how good Troy Aikman actualy was, go put in the 1994 NFC championship game tape on between the boys and San Francisco, that was a great QB show by troy Aikman, a game when we got down big early, but if a clear pass interferrence call was made on Deion on Irvin, I'm sure That would of went down as one the greatest comeback of all time. Aikman was great in a loss.

by Deke on Nov 11, 2007 8:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Owens close to Irvin???

I don't see how Cowboy fans put Smith and Aikman above Irvin as far as importance to the team.  Stats have to be put to the side when you talk about a team leader and inspirational leader on the field like Irvin.  He was a true winner.

by Chris Hanes on Nov 11, 2007 8:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What???

So only Irvin's 2nd and 3rd seasons count?  Plus the fact he had a rookie QB throwing to him.

No, I didn't go to the games but I didn't realize that going to the games made one an expert.

by Chris Hanes on Nov 11, 2007 8:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No I'm not.

You are. You went to the games.

Look, just because Romo puts up better stats (and he surely will if he stays healthy over his career) does not automatically mean that he's better than Aikman.  Aikman was in a totally different situation and could have no doubt thrown for 300 yards each game if that would have been asked of him, but it wasn't.  I am a huge Romo fan and was calling for him to start at the beginning of last season If you would like to research posts from the beginning of last season feel free, but to compare him to Aikman on pure stats is a bit unfair to Aikman I think.

Smith, while I was never a huge fan (I just think he's too fake and I think that if Barry Sanders would not have retired early then Emmitt would have retired probably 3 or 4 years earlier than he did knowing that he would never catch what would have been Barry's rushing record) is waaaaay better than even the duo of Jones and Barber but that's just because I think Jones stinks so much.

Irvin is the best receiver of my time that the Cowboys has had.  I can't speak of Hayes.  But I think it would be real hard for the Cowboys to ever find another Irvin.

by Chris Hanes on Nov 11, 2007 8:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Chris, I respect your opinion,

I got a little too excited at the win over the Giants. This team could be the very best with some refinement and additional talent at certain positions.
No disrespect meant.

Wharter

by Wharter on Nov 12, 2007 11:59 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

how much talent did Dallis have in his

second and third season, none!! The rebuilding process was just starting

by Deke on Nov 11, 2007 8:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually Deke

I just read his original post again and now wonder why I even replied.

by Chris Hanes on Nov 11, 2007 8:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Romo has greater intangibles

But TO is not Michael. His hands are still stone. But who knows what could happen.

by jmangell0830 on Nov 11, 2007 9:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ceeeeeeeeelebrate

Good times, come on!

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by Or Moyal on Nov 11, 2007 7:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Colts are getting reamed

17-0

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 7:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

make that 16-0
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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 7:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, looks like Cowboys are officially

the 2nd best team in the league.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Nov 11, 2007 7:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

this is a freaky game

2 kick returns for touchdowns, and did you see that interception? a crazy endzone pick, and then the colts got robbed of a 94 yard interception return to the 6 by an inadvertent whistle.

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 8:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

and Manning now picked 3 times

less than 16 minutes into the game

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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 8:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i mean 4
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by scottmaui on Nov 11, 2007 8:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

he wants to match Romo's 5 INTs

in one half. lol

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Nov 11, 2007 8:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Unstoppable!

Oops, that's Eli and Citizen watches!

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by barrypopik on Nov 11, 2007 8:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought they had a good chance to lose

but I didn't think SD would blow them out.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Nov 11, 2007 8:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I just thought the Chargers would be alittle

p#%@&off after last weeks loss to AP in minnesota and the yards they got torched by and that Indy would have a letdown after the loss to the patriots

by Deke on Nov 11, 2007 8:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I Can Mention It Now

Without fear of jinxing the team, but the Cowboys have won eight straight road games in the regular season.  That is the second longest winning streak in franchise history; the longest is 10 straight during 1968-69.

Last road loss in the regular season was the crazy game in Washington over a year ago.

The really great teams play well on the road, so this is a good sign.  Our next road game will be in Detroit, which is legendary Temple of Doom for the Cowboys.  More on that when we get closer to the game.

by kindablue on Nov 11, 2007 8:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Let Us All Bask In Romosexuality

He doesn't have the cannon Troy had, he's not quite Roger the Dodger, but the man has an intangibility that few quarterbacks could have.

The Cowboys are still not on the level that New England is, but who knows what will happen, should all things go well, what could happen on a given Super Bowl Sunday. We're far and away from that, but the chance exists.

by jmangell0830 on Nov 11, 2007 9:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

absolutely

there have been many memorable upsets in SB history

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Nov 11, 2007 9:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

wow
Rivers sucks.

by Tuna Helper on Nov 11, 2007 9:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I was at work so I missed the game

Another sweet victory. Although the team shouldn't enjoy it too much since we gave the Giants 10 points thanks to penalties. We've got to fix that.

But you know what? We're 8-1! At this point last season, we were 5-4. I'd say that's an improvement, don't you? :D

We should sweep the rest of our division games. The Redskins are thoroughly mediocre and the Eagles are fading, so we should beat them both. They'll play us hard and give us some trouble, but we should win our first division crown since Realignment this season. It's ours to lose.

If we win the Super Bowl, then we owe Parcells a Gatorade shower.

by Nelson on Nov 11, 2007 9:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

San Diego can't handle success

Moments ago they had Indy ready for the fork-sticking, now the Colts are only down by 2.

Peyton Manning might become the second QB this season to throw 5 picks in a game and still win.

If we win the Super Bowl, then we owe Parcells a Gatorade shower.

by Nelson on Nov 11, 2007 9:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

nevermind, spoke too soon....

AGAIN, last time I do that.

If we win the Super Bowl, then we owe Parcells a Gatorade shower.

by Nelson on Nov 11, 2007 10:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

SD

if they can't put the colts away (which i don't think they can) i imagine they will run norv turner out of town.

Funny, I don't hear the DMN types clamoring for their old buddy Norv anymore.  

The local Cowboys writers are pitiful.  They couldn't see what was painfully obvious to all of the fans, that Norv was not what the Cowboys needed.  All they wanted was the insides access to the locker room.  Thank god Phillips is good for a lively press conference or they might just have kept on calling Phillips Mr. Fix-It.

by ab03 on Nov 11, 2007 10:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

good lord

viniatieri misses a gimme

by ab03 on Nov 11, 2007 10:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

HA

The Great Vinateri misses!

by Pete on Nov 11, 2007 10:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

3rd down

norv, lets see if he outsmarts himself by calling a pass

by ab03 on Nov 11, 2007 10:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

top five for me

Patriots
Cowboys
Green Bay
Steelers
Colts

by Deke on Nov 11, 2007 10:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

thats ridiculous

unless you think the colts will be forever injury ridden.  colts are way better than the packers and the steelers. the cowboys probably, because i think they match up well with the colts (as evidenced by last year) and I think they would beat the colts more times than not in a series.  

by ab03 on Nov 11, 2007 10:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

last year was last year

Both teams have different personel today than last year. Thats the way I have them stacked up right now, could be different next week, kind of like the NCAA top 25.

by Deke on Nov 11, 2007 10:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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