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Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:40 am EDT

Love/Hate: Dallas Cowboys

By MJD

As we march on towards opening Sunday, Shutdown Corner touches on all 32 teams, outlining reasons to love and/or hate them. Today, the Dallas Cowboys.

Love the Cowboys:

Tony Romo's too likable to become one of those "He can't win the big game" guys. I'm actually not sure that anyone should ever become one of those "He can't win the big game" guys, as I think in most cases that that's just a too-convenient label throw on someone at the expense of actually examining his circumstances. And seeing as the expectations for the Cowboys couldn't be higher, and Romo's already 0-for-2 in the playoff games, he seems on the verge of getting that label, if he's not already stuck with it.

I cannot quit Pacman. I almost feel bad for rooting for Pacman Jones. With the presidential race going on, I can't help but feel like, if the day ever comes where I do something important with my life (unlikely) and someone looks into my background, they'll be able to say, "Well, MJD liked Pacman Jones," and then someone will run a scathing series of television ads questioning my character. Fair enough. But before he was suspended, the guy was so good. He locked down one-half of the field and was a constant threat on punt returns. I want that player back. I'm choosing to call it a stance against wasted talent.

Hate the Cowboys:

It's never fun when the Cowboys win, and they're probably going to win a whole lot. I just can't stand all the "DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS," and "HOW 'BOUT THEM COWBOYS," and "EVERYTHING'S BIGGER IN TEXAS" nonsense that you hear nonstop when the Cowboys win anything. Pride in your state is one thing, but these people take it to another level. It's like an army of Buddy Garritys, except without all the charm.

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  1. Jeff T
    1. Posted by Jeff T Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:53 pm EDT

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    Wow. Was that a shot at Texans?
  2. toeknee
    2. Posted by toeknee Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:16 pm EDT

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    I'm ok with Dallas gloating about their 'Boyz. Being from San Antonio it's not like the Mavericks have won anything. So Dallas fans have to be 120% behind their Cowboys since their Mavs keep letting them down year after year.
  3. christopher
    3. Posted by christopher Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:01 pm EDT

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    hey now texas pride is one thing you don't mess with. I for one don't like the cowboys, maybe if their roster wasn't always full of exiles and drug addicts and criminals that the rest of the league doesn't want, and they won with guys who hadn't been arrested numerous times I could like them. until that time comes, I will just root for the other team. I wish the niners would get back on track. maybe by the time montana's kid is out of college. haha. and i know what everyone will say "the rest of the teams have guys like that" yeah but they don't make it a point to seek them out and give them second chances. i wouldn't be surprised if they sign Vick when he is done getting his corn-hole pumped in jail.
  4. TheBWeezy
    4. Posted by TheBWeezy Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:43 pm EDT

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    MJD, it's not so much that Texans have too much pride in our state, as much as it seems like nobody else has pride in their states...
    Christopher: Is somebody forgetting the Cincy Bengals, maybe?
  5. HatersucckonRomo
    5. Posted by HatersucckonRomo Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:57 pm EDT

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    It wasn't long ago that Peyton Manning had the can't win the big one label, despite his many on-field accomplishments. Dan Marion, never hoisted the Lombardy Trophy, yet he is still recognized as one of the best QB's in NFL history.
    People seem to forget that Romo has started approx. 26 games, including the playoffs and what he has accomplished as an undrafted free agent from a small school should be PRAISED.
    The Cowboys defense was the actual reason why Dallas lost to the Giants last year, not the offense. The Ginats controlled the ball, putting pressure on Dallas and Romo to score when thay did receive opportunities.
    Romo will win his share of playoff games this year and will not suffer Dan Marino's fate, because the Lombardy Trophy and Super Bowl victory #6 is definitely in Dallas' future.
  6. HatersucckonRomo
    6. Posted by HatersucckonRomo Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:57 pm EDT

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    *Marino; excuse the typo
  7. SWC
    7. Posted by SWC Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:00 pm EDT

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    Never mind the "America's Team" crap.
  8. Hitman
    8. Posted by Hitman Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    I, for one, agree with Christopher- except for the unnecessary remark about Michael Vick.
  9. the.starterwife
    9. Posted by the.starterwife Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    If anything, after the witch hunt Pacman survived he's become more sympathetic. Don't feel bad about rooting for him. Second chances are the American way!
  10. Michael S
    10. Posted by Michael S Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:44 pm EDT

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    Keep up the smack talk, guys. Just because your state has no reason to pride itself in anything it does doesn't mean you can degrade Texas. Wait until the Super Bowl and you'll be bowing down to Romo, Owens, and the rest of the Cowboys. Oh, and MJD... "DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS."
  11. Jared W
    11. Posted by Jared W Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    HOW ABOUT DEM COWBOYS? I love being from Texas cause everything is bigger here, thats prolly why no one ever messes with us. The spurs suck, the cowboys will win the super bowl, the stars will win the cup, the mavs will win the title, the rangers and fc dallas still suck.
  12. fong w
    12. Posted by fong w Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:41 pm EDT

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    God bless the usa, god bless texas, but most of all god bless the dallas cowboys!
    go cowboys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  13. Adam F
    13. Posted by Adam F Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:01 pm EDT

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    I have been a Dallas fan for as long as I can remeber and no matter what even if they where losing badly I still routed for my team. Even during the tough years.
  14. Big Mello
    14. Posted by Big Mello Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:36 pm EDT

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    Pacman jones is a good player........
    i cheer 4 my boys all season long.....
    they are the best team in the nfl.....
    go cowboys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  15. Adam F
    15. Posted by Adam F Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:01 pm EDT

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    Dallas for life
  16. armyranger75threg
    16. Posted by armyranger75threg Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:57 pm EDT

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    I hope adams has a great season while the guy he helped criple is in the wheel chair or confined to a bed. Wow, he's such a great football player...and such a lousy human being...:( I guess catching a ball, tackling some other muscle bound human being, and avoiding court is what we expect of our heroes nowadays. So lets cheer for the "Boy's", and forget that this clown helped get someone maimed for life.
  17. CND Still on top
    17. Posted by CND Still on top Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:13 pm EDT

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    The boyz are gonna do big things this season and it starts with the Browns.
    Fear The Star!!!!!!!!!
  18. armyranger75threg
    18. Posted by armyranger75threg Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:57 pm EDT

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    Wowthey deleted the comments abut Jones already? Its wrong to point out that he was responsible for a man getting shot, crippled and has continued to avoid taking responsibility for hisactions and those of his "associates"? The guy caused a man to be crippled and now everyone wants to pat him on the back and tell him he's such a good person for behaving like the rest of us. The guy needs to be in jail, not playing football.
  19. intheknow
    19. Posted by intheknow Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 pm EDT

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    We in Texas don't care what you think. All we want is that you stay where you are and don't move down here like so many other Yankees have.
  20. godsmack2
    20. Posted by godsmack2 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    It dosent matter what team wins the haters always hate a winner. I hate the Patriots, and truthfully I didnt even give them a second look until they started their run. Its all about someone elses team being better than yours. The Cowboys haters will be out in flocks this year, and as far as I'm concerned bring 'em on! GO COWBOYS!!!!!
    As far as the few comments about Vick in here, who cares hes property of the state of Kansas. I live in the same county, Leavenworth, were hes jailed. Chief fans are loving it. This is the first time the Chiefs have had a good quarterback in town since Montana. From what I've been told, by friends that work at the pen, he's holding his own. No pooper penetration just yet. HeHeHe
  21. DrVortex
    21. Posted by DrVortex Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:16 pm EDT

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    You all are quite humorous today. Anyway, I'm a Philly fan and really don't care the Cowboys but I can tell you this season will be filled with alot of excitement when these two teams meet up. I lived in Shreveport for 3 yrs and really never enjoyed visiting TX...not sure why. BTW...I'm in AK right now and just want you to know...Not everything is bigger than Texas...Alaska has been proving that since 1959. Have a great day!!
  22. fuzzhezy
    22. Posted by fuzzhezy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:04 pm EDT

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    Remember the Alamo? Did the North or South win the Civil War? There is a whole lot of pride to be a Texan, ha!
    Oh yeah, everything is not Bigger in Texas, maybe your mouths, but you Confederates just can not seem to ever back them up! Go Cowboys! They are a football team and have nothing to do with your worthless state.
  23. Barry
    23. Posted by Barry Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:51 pm EDT

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    How bout them cowboys!!!!!!!
  24. orlando.ruiz21
    24. Posted by orlando.ruiz21 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:46 pm EDT

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    I bleed blue and silver 24/7 so all you COWBOY HATERS get ready
    for a long season of hating on us . In life if you do not believe in second
    chances you are a worthless person. Austin Tx. 02 COWBOYS FOREVER
  25. TheBWeezy
    25. Posted by TheBWeezy Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:43 pm EDT

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    fuzzhezy: The Alamo had nothing to do with the Civil War, moron...Learn your history...

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