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Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:32 am EDT

Let's watch a couple of gigantic Cowboys fight

By MJD

As in any other year, we've had no shortage of training camp fights reported. We seldom get video, though. I'd like to thank Cowboys defensive tackle Jay Ratliff(notes) and offensive tackle Mark Colombo for having the decency to let their fight be videotaped.

Fortunately, facemasks prevent much damage being done when someone gets punched in the face. Next time, I recommend going after the knees and the throat, gentlemen.

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  1. Isaac M
    1. Posted by Isaac M Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:03 am EDT

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    All I can really say is... lolwtf?
  2. Phil M
    2. Posted by Phil M Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:07 am EDT

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    el diablo,
    Romo is better than Aaron Rodgers so I don't know where you're coming from. One of the best receiving corps in the league and he can't out gun a varsity squad.
    "two of the biggest defensive weapons" umm, not hadly...
    This is coming from a niners fan by the way.
  3. -SMASHMOUTH-
    3. Posted by -SMASHMOUTH- Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:18 am EDT

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    The most ridiculous thing about this video is hearing the fans cheer/clap/whistle while their players are brawling. I'd be embarrassed if a fight broke out at Steelers camp PERIOD, let alone if fans were encouraging it! Unbelievable...well, not really.
  4. Asmodeus
    4. Posted by Asmodeus Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:22 am EDT

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    el diable,
    Why don't you just post on green bay and uncut the anti Cowboy crap. Little flamers like you are just immature brats with no social skills and starved for attention. Go away.
  5. Devon Da Phenom
    5. Posted by Devon Da Phenom Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:22 am EDT

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    they hungry!!
    i like it
    its almost gammmmmmmmmmmme time
  6. Tapout_54
    6. Posted by Tapout_54 Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:25 am EDT

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    El Diablo,
    Your name says enough! I think your in the wrong section. You sound so stupid, if you knew anything about football you would know that the QB makes the WR's. Without a good QB then they wouldn't even get to make plays. Don't get me wrong I like T.O. but Romo made him who he was in Dallas. Before you start talking crap you need to do a little bit more studying on American Football.
  7. i_pee_on_electric_fences
    7. Posted by i_pee_on_electric_fences Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:26 am EDT

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    Re #5:
    Would you be embarrassed if the entire Steelers's offensive line snorted coke prior to the Super Bowl in Miami? Watch the documentary "Cocaine Cowboys" for the details. How about of your star QB was accussed of rape? Are you embarrassed for that or just defending him? Would you be embarrassed that it is now admitted by several former Steeler's players that Pittsburgh pioneered the use of steroids in NFL during 1970's?
    Free you mind and your a$$ will follow numbnuts.
  8. Analog_User
    8. Posted by Analog_User Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:27 am EDT

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    Re #5:
    Would you be embarrassed if the entire Steelers's offensive line snorted coke prior to the Super Bowl in Miami? Watch the documentary "Cocaine Cowboys" for the details. How about of your star QB was accussed of rape? Are you embarrassed for that or just defending him? Would you be embarrassed that it is now admitted by several former Steeler's players that Pittsburgh pioneered the use of steroids in NFL during 1970's?
    Free you mind and your a$$ will follow numbnuts.
  9. JHam
    9. Posted by JHam Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:29 am EDT

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    ohhhhh, your name scares me! it's El Diablo, run, everybody run!
    Sounds like you've been "choaking' down a few too many "Brats" and Drikin' the Pack Cool Aid
  10. Skully
    10. Posted by Skully Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:39 am EDT

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    Good, at least there's a little passion out there. It cracks me up how people from other teams are on here bashing, beleive me, I don't go looking at your boring teams.
  11. dallas_fan_4ever
    11. Posted by dallas_fan_4ever Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:41 am EDT

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    Ahh, my beloved Dallas Cowboys. I am glad to see this type of aggression in, if I may steal a memorable line from Allenn Iverson. "We're talking about practice. Not a game. Not a game. Practice".
    I cannot wait for this season to start. I hope my Cowboys have a winning season. I hope we kill the eagles, giants, and redskins. I hope we win our first playoff game since 1996. I hope we make it to the Superbowl. I hope we are Superbowl Champs. I hope...
  12. FairlyHonestBob
    12. Posted by FairlyHonestBob Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:43 am EDT

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    Routine training camp stuff. Shades of the movie classic "North Dallas Forty".
  13. -SMASHMOUTH-
    13. Posted by -SMASHMOUTH- Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:47 am EDT

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    Hey, i_pee_on_electric_fences, I've got a feeling that you're as lame as your screenname. The fact that you used the term "numbnuts" is even funnier. Yes, I actually have seen Cocaine Cowboys--great documentary. Looks as though that coke did their Super Bowl-winning bodies good! (I'm being sarcastic; I'm not condoning cocaine use.) If you think Ben raped anyone you're delusional. Steroids were legal in the 70s, and everyone knows that. (I'm not condoning the use of steroids either!) OK, I think I covered all your moot points.
  14. Fitzy
    14. Posted by Fitzy Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:52 am EDT

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    "I'm being sarcastic; I'm not condoning cocaine use."
    But you are condoning being a Steelers fan, which is ultimately far, far more destructive to the body, mind, and soul.
  15. Al from Suwanee
    15. Posted by Al from Suwanee Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:01 pm EDT

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    Looks like the boys are pumped up and ready to RAWK!!! Bring on the season!!!!
  16. Steve
    16. Posted by Steve Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:02 pm EDT

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    Cowboys rule screw all others.....
  17. Greg C
    17. Posted by Greg C Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:05 pm EDT

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    RE#5...
    It happens to every team every training camp. This is routine, and el diablo is a little girl...
  18. Lotus
    18. Posted by Lotus Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:06 pm EDT

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    Typical classless Cowboys behavior, especially from the typically classless Cowboys fans.
    Whomever claimed to win the fight should enjoy the win, as the Cowboys won't see many of them on the football field this year.
  19. big jim
    19. Posted by big jim Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:12 pm EDT

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    The best thing about this video is hearing the fans cheer/clap/whistle while their players are
    brawling. I'd be doing back flips if a fight broke out at football camp PERIOD, let alone if fans were encouraging it! Unbelievable...well, not really......To play the game is to know the pain,if you ain't dishing it out then your the one thats receiving the pain....the fights have always been part of practice
  20. tito (eight and oh)
    20. Posted by tito (eight and oh) Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:18 pm EDT

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    Looks like the Cowboys are choosing to take football seriously this year. NFC BEAST IN FULL EFFECT.
  21. Tapout_54
    21. Posted by Tapout_54 Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:19 pm EDT

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    Lotus,
    Yeah, your showing your class by coming on the Cowboys web site. What is it nobody will play with you on the skins web site? You know the skins are sorry so your just tryin to work your way in here to be a cowboy fan.
  22. Hitman
    22. Posted by Hitman Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:20 pm EDT

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    The video probally will be the highlight of the forthcoming Cowboy year. No T.O.,no Jessica, new stadium (and $90 pizzas) , meddeling Jerry = same results. I wonder when the Cowboy fans will get fed up with the outlandish prices as they pay for the "House that Jerry built" while the year ends without a Super Bowl , much less a playoff victory. Settle in, Cowboy fans, for more of the same as the last 13 years.
  23. Cody
    23. Posted by Cody Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:32 pm EDT

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    That was great i like to see some fighting going on shows hard work i think its funny that the steelers, packers, redskins fans all pay attention to the cowboys must be worried also tony romo is the best qb in the nfc he just doesnt have a good coach just remember this is why they are america's team because everyone is jealous of them
  24. I said good day sir!
    24. Posted by I said good day sir! Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:35 pm EDT

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    Looks like the 'Boys are ready to hit guys on opposing teams...cannot wait to watch the 'Boys end the streak this year!!

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