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[Reaganrattler07]

Well, I'm surprised none of you Cowboys fans started up a a thread about last night?

Any of you all impressed with your new team?

[Hdshrinker]

It's PRE-SEASON.........we're not like philly fan or...errrrr....redskin fan


Julius Jones does look good though

[TheDuke]

What was the kids name at RB who didn't play last night?

He got over 520 yards in a High School game at Irving?

[GTown02]

Hopefully he can produce like that during the regular season, but Demarcus Ware was insane last night... two forced fumbles, one recovered, int, and a sack... gotta love that production....

[wide-e-wide]

Almost made me forget the fact that Dallas didn't get Derrick Johnson.
But it didn't. I'm still pissed.

[GTown02]

I really wanted to get DJ, but hopefully Ware will be a good replacement, I think he will...

[Hdshrinker]

Yeah....forgot about ware.... everything that he is advertised...

[Reaganrattler07]

Man...you all need a REDSKINS fan start start conversations about the Cowboys....geez.

Hey, Hd - it's still a "game"....and Dallas needs the experience anyways.

[wide-e-wide]

If it's a game why doesn't it count toward their record?
FYI...the last time the Cowboys won the Super Bowl...they went O-4 in
pre-season games...whoopty-doo.

[Reaganrattler07]

If it's a game why doesn't it count toward their record?
FYI...the last time the Cowboys won the Super Bowl...they went O-4 in
pre-season games...whoopty-doo.

So have the Skins....

[wide-e-wide]

So why even discuss ...much less watch a pre-season game. I watch about 2 plays....that's it. It isn't at all interesting to me. It's like watching a love scene with Halle Barry in it....but you know they aren't gonna show anything...what's the freakin' point. Don't get me all worked up over something that doesn't matter.

[Reaganrattler07]

Sorry Wide, wasn't meaning to get you you worked up.

What I was saying was how the "Cowboys needed it" was so that they can try their new offense on a team. And so that their replacements can get some playing experience.

[Hdshrinker]

It's interesting for a quarter......but it's not a "game" if you don't care about winning and losing...... it's an exhibition.

[saspurstx21]

What was the kids name at RB who didn't play last night?

He got over 520 yards in a High School game at Irving?

Tyson Thompson, I was also looking forward to seeing him play again. He did pretty good in their first preseason game and hes freakin fast, although it was against the 3rd string defense.

[Reaganrattler07]

It's interesting for a quarter......but it's not a "game" if you don't care about winning and losing...... it's an exhibition.

Well, it's getting to be the first half now...first few "games" were the first quarter.

You Cowboys fans gonna go and watch us get decimated on Friday?

[jtk1519]

The only thing more embarassing than being a fan of America's Team recently has been being a fan of the Redskins.

[Reaganrattler07]

The only thing more embarassing than being a fan of America's Team recently has been being a fan of the Redskins.

The Redskins ARE America's Team....but this debate's gonna go on forever and considering i'm "behind enemy lines" chances are I'm gonna lose.

[jtk1519]

The Redskins ARE America's Team....but this debate's gonna go on forever and considering i'm "behind enemy lines" chances are I'm gonna lose.

I'm not that big of a Cowboys fan. In fact, I was a Redskins fan before I came to Texas. Calling the Redskins "America's Team" is like trying to call the Kansas City Royals the "Evil Empire."

[Reaganrattler07]

*cough* Bandwgoner! *cough* Haha, I'm just playin'.

The only teams that are America's Teams are all 32 NFL teams. I just like saying that the Skins are America's true team....

[jtk1519]

*cough* Bandwgoner! *cough* Haha, I'm just playin'.

The only teams that are America's Teams are all 32 NFL teams. I just like saying that the Skins are America's true team....

And I'm just saying the Royals are the Evil Empire.

[dragons08]

And I'm just saying the Royals are the Evil Empire.
yep, when ever i hear royals i cringe with fear, in how good they are...but hes got a point the skins are in DC, the nations capital, so the wizards are americas team, the nats are americas team

[RocketTRN]

Justin Beriault (#40, Rookie, Safety) looked very impressive.

"With the selection of Justin Beriault (pronounced BARE-ee-oh) in the sixth round (208th overall) of the NFL Draft, the Cowboys were able to address a need for depth at safety. Beriault, who started 45-of-46 career games at Ball State, is one of only a handful of players in the history of college football to register at least 100 tackles a season each of his four seasons, finishing his career with 508 tackles. This high level of production is exactly what the coaches will be looking for from the two-time winner of Ball State's Mark Hays Inspirational Award as he adjusts to the professional game and battles for playing time in the defensive secondary." Dallas Cowboys Team Biographies.

[zippy]

You got that right, I was just about to ask if anyone else noticed that. Of course I watch DB's more than most people, but how could anyone miss that? That dude earned a job last night.

Justin Beriault (#40, Rookie, Safety) looked very impressive.

"With the selection of Justin Beriault (pronounced BARE-ee-oh) in the sixth round (208th overall) of the NFL Draft, the Cowboys were able to address a need for depth at safety. Beriault, who started 45-of-46 career games at Ball State, is one of only a handful of players in the history of college football to register at least 100 tackles a season each of his four seasons, finishing his career with 508 tackles. This high level of production is exactly what the coaches will be looking for from the two-time winner of Ball State's Mark Hays Inspirational Award as he adjusts to the professional game and battles for playing time in the defensive secondary." Dallas Cowboys Team Biographies.

[Reaganrattler07]

yep, when ever i hear royals i cringe with fear, in how good they are...but hes got a point the skins are in DC, the nations capital, so the wizards are americas team, the nats are americas team

Yeah, that is pretty much the mentality that people use. Although, I think the "deciding factor" should be is the champions of each respected league

NFL - Patriots
NBA- Spurs
MLB - Red Sox

[Hdshrinker]

Yeah, that is pretty much the mentality that people use. Although, I think the "deciding factor" should be is the champions of each respected league

NFL - Patriots
NBA- Spurs
MLB - Red Sox


He was being factitious with you Red....the royal, wizard and nat are no where close to being considered America’s team...and btw? Neither are the Redskins. Sales alone tell you that.... Dallas used to sale more than any other team. Greenbay took that over a few years back. I'm not sure who leads in team paraphernalia sales now.

[GTown02]

I think Philly does now, but dont quote me on it...

[garlandowl08]

Oh, i heard it was the Raiders ("Raider Nation") that took us over a while back and i just figured they were still in the lead, but i dont know why they would be...they havent produced much in recent years.

[Reaganrattler07]

He was being factitious with you Red....the royal, wizard and nat are no where close to being considered America’s team...and btw? Neither are the Redskins. Sales alone tell you that.... Dallas used to sale more than any other team. Greenbay took that over a few years back. I'm not sure who leads in team paraphernalia sales now.

Was he? And if you read our reasoning, it was because they played in the NATIONS CAPITAL. And in another thing we also considered that each champion from each respected league would be "america's team".

But I really didn't expect Cowboys fans of all people to understand this...

[dragons08]

Was he? And if you read our reasoning, it was because they played in the NATIONS CAPITAL. And in another thing we also considered that each champion from each respected league would be "america's team".

But I really didn't expect Cowboys fans of all people to understand this...
couldnt of said it better myself, i'll say it as well, so you belive me hdshrinker..i consider them taht because they play in Washington DC, and whats there? oh ours nations capital, also i consider the team that won the league, americas team, casue their the top team at their sport, in america at that time

[wide-e-wide]

Give me a break...google America's Team and I will wire you
1,000 bucks if you don't find pictures of the Dallas Cowboys.
You youngsters act like Dallas just made this up last year or
something...Your about 30+ years late. Dallas is ....and always
will be America's Team. When they sell out Sun Devil Stadium in Phoenix AZ.... and
all you see are Cowboys colors and jerseys....that's America's Team.

[Reaganrattler07]

WOW! They sold out SUN DEVIL STADIUM whoopty-doo. Wide, you don't have Cowboys star sunglasses (http://www.medibadge.com/medibadge/images/toys/4880_lg.jpg) do you? We explained our reasoning and I don't necessarily see whats wrong with it. To be honest, I personally would have gone witht he Champions of each league. But because we are in Cowboyville of course everyone's gonna go on and say that "Oh yeah, Cowboys are the team EVERYONE loves!"

[GTown02]

"America's Team" will always be the Cowboys... not the winner every year....

[wide-e-wide]

WOW! They sold out SUN DEVIL STADIUM whoopty-doo. Wide, you don't have Cowboys star sunglasses (http://www.medibadge.com/medibadge/images/toys/4880_lg.jpg) do you? We explained our reasoning and I don't necessarily see whats wrong with it. To be honest, I personally would have gone witht he Champions of each league. But because we are in Cowboyville of course everyone's gonna go on and say that "Oh yeah, Cowboys are the team EVERYONE loves!"

Travel the country young buck...then come back and tell which team has fans in EVERY FREAKIN' city you go to...I promise you it ain't the Redskins. Yeah they sold out Sun Devil Stadium.......for A ROAD GAME....not playing at home...and Cowboys fans show up by the thousands...If anybody else can do that...and do it on a consistant basis for years...Then they can call themselves America's Team..until then shut up and deal with it.

[dragons08]

since you guys are set on the cowboys being america's team, explain your reasoning please

[Reaganrattler07]

They can't come out with an unbiased opinion....the Cowboys sunglasses are too heavily tinted....

[GTown02]

Americas team was the nickname given to the Cowboys in the early 90's........ its not that they are the best team, its that they have had the biggest following.

[wide-e-wide]

since you guys are set on the cowboys being america's team, explain your reasoning please


I already have. I have been to every region in the US and lived in all 4 directions...an no other team....I mean none...has the nationwide following that the Dallas Cowboys have. You could be in a bar in San Diego and go 20 years without seeing a single Redskins fan...but you will see not only one...but an entire section of Cowboys fans. It's the same in every city. That's why....the closest would be the Yankees and even they are a distant second. Do you think the Cowboys just made that name up?...They are called that for a reason.

[GTown02]

I already have. I have been to every region in the US and lived in all 4 directions...an no other fans....I mean none...have the nationwide following that the Dallas Cowboys have. You could be in a bar in San Diego and go 20 years without seeing a single Redskins fan...but you will see not only one...but an entire section of Cowboys fans. It's the same in every city. That's why....
Couldn't have said it better.... besides Dallas, doesnt Arizona have the biggest Cowboys following?

[wide-e-wide]

Arizona...and a lot of the LA fans have become Cowboys fans...they are everywhere...that's why they are so hated by everyone else. Because they refuse to go away.

[Reaganrattler07]

I'm sure the "america's team" name was self-proclaimed but I'm not going to get into this any further. but weren't the cowboys going on a streak in 90's? It's like when the Steelers were going on their streak, they could've been called America's team as well. And Wide, I'm sure there were a heck of a lot more bars than the ones you went into...the ones you went into were probably Cowboy hang outs.

But whatever...neither of us are obviously going to change our minds on this so lets just stop it here.

[dragons08]

i hate to break it you cowboy fans, but i think slowly the pats are becoming americas team, everywhere i go i see more pats jerseys than cowboys jerseys, but i dont hang out in the bars either...but from just chilling on vacation and what not, i see more pats stuff then cowboys

[wide-e-wide]

Bandwagon fans...if they are still wearing them in 2035 come talk to me...

[dragons08]

Bandwagon fans...if they are still wearing them in 2035 come talk to me...
wideman i dont know if i'll t alk to you in 2035, your comedic carrer will rocket by then, you'll be larger than life, and forget about us little people

[wide-e-wide]

Considering I will be 62 by then...I will probably be drunk and
pissing on myself and I won't care either way.

[GTown02]

I was trying to find out who coined the phrase "Americas Team" and this is what I found... enjoyThe Vice-President and Editor-in-Chief of NFL Films coined the phrase after the 1978 season. The reason? “I noticed that wherever the Cowboys played, you saw people in the stands with Cowboys jerseys and hats and pennants. Plus, they were always the national game on television.” After that, in the first game of the next season, the television announcer introduced them as America’s Team and it stuck.
I got this quote from this website...HERE (http://www.sportsrant.com/archive/t-14562.html)

[Reaganrattler07]

I gotta give it to you...you got dedication, going into the archives and everything. But really, every single game, you always got fans from the visiting team in the stands.

Wide, we'll be sure to visit you in the 'home'. We'll decorate your room with Redskins and Bears stuff...haha.

[dragons08]

I gotta give it to you...you got dedication, going into the archives and everything. But really, every single game, you always got fans from the visiting team in the stands.

Wide, we'll be sure to visit you in the 'home'. We'll decorate your room with Redskins and Bears stuff...haha.hahahaha dont forget Dragon stuff, he'll love it! i'll be sure to get the adress from your family, heck, i'll put a cowboys sticker up there, just a tiny little one on the toilet :D , just a little fun and games here

[wide-e-wide]

I said I would be drunk...not unable to move...or unable to whip *****...try it and see what happens. And if you interupt Wheel of Fortune it is really gonna be on....

[Reaganrattler07]

Haha, we walk in and wheel of fortune's on and Wide's drunk and solbbering on his chin wondering what day of the week it is and we put all these anti-cowboys things around his room...haha. I wonder if they'd still have wheel of the fortune then...like the Price is Right....Bob Barker may not last a lot longer.

[dragons08]

Haha, we walk in and wheel of fortune's on and Wide's drunk and solbbering on his chin wondering what day of the week it is and we put all these anti-cowboys things around his room...haha. I wonder if they'd still have wheel of the fortune then...like the Price is Right....Bob Barker may not last a lot longer.
of course they'll have wheel of fortune..it'll be replays on tv land, it'll make wideman feel incredilby smart when he knows the word!! sorry wideman, im just messing with ya

[Hdshrinker]

I'm sure the "america's team" name was self-proclaimed but I'm not going to get into this any further. but weren't the cowboys going on a streak in 90's? It's like when the Steelers were going on their streak, they could've been called America's team as well. And Wide, I'm sure there were a heck of a lot more bars than the ones you went into...the ones you went into were probably Cowboy hang outs.

But whatever...neither of us are obviously going to change our minds on this so lets just stop it here.


No it was proclaimed by the media....the steelers were the steel curtain- Minnestoa- purple people eaters, Redskins the hawgs..... Raiders the "Raider Nation"........ and so on....

[dragons08]

dont forget the bears...monsters of the midway

[zippy]

Did the Reskins get that name because of the fat guys that dressed as hawgs, or did those guys dress as hawgs because the Redskins got that name? Or are the two even related?

No it was proclaimed by the media....the steelers were the steel curtain- Minnestoa- purple people eaters, Redskins the hawgs..... Raiders the "Raider Nation"........ and so on....

[GTown02]

It took me literally 10 seconds to find that web page... went to google, typed in "who coined the phrase "americas team"" and voila that was #1 on the list....

[dragons08]

It took me literally 10 seconds to find that web page... went to google, typed in "who coined the phrase "americas team"" and voila that was #1 on the list....
rubbin it in huh? since you proved us wrong...i would to if i proved D08 wrong :D ! hahaha im just messing man..

[GTown02]

I was replying to this:I gotta give it to you...you got dedication, going into the archives and everything.
Not trying to rub it in at all...

[Hdshrinker]

I was trying to find out who coined the phrase "Americas Team" and this is what I found... enjoy
I got this quote from this website...HERE (http://www.sportsrant.com/archive/t-14562.html)

The Cowboys became known as America’s Team and not through their own doing! The Vice-President and Editor-in-Chief of NFL Films coined the phrase after the 1978 season. The reason? “I noticed that wherever the Cowboys played, you saw people in the stands with Cowboys jerseys and hats and pennants. Plus, they were always the national game on television.” After that, in the first game of the next season, the television announcer introduced them as America’s Team and it stuck.


I do believe I said the media? That is the media for the NFL.

and yes Red I got your logic...but it's flawed...America is not just the Capitol, no more than Texas is Austin.

[Reaganrattler07]

Did the Reskins get that name because of the fat guys that dressed as hawgs, or did those guys dress as hawgs because the Redskins got that name? Or are the two even related?

It's actually the Hogs.....now they're named the Dirtbags(joe Bugel's doing). But I dunno how the dresses came along....but there was also the Smurfs, the Fun Bunch? and all that...the Diesel.

[RocketTRN]

rubbin it in huh? since you proved us wrong...i would to if i proved D08 wrong :D ! hahaha im just messing man..

everyone understands that your just kidding man. you don't have to say so in EVERY post.