ArmyCowboy01

Interesting take. I grew up in Virginia (Norfolk/Va Beach area.) My dad was a retired Infantry Sergeant Major who was stationed at Ft Hood Texas in the early 60's. He became a die-hard Cowboys fan while there (he wasn't really a football fan before that, so he didn't have a team.) I remember, when I was nearly 7 years old and starting to become very interested in football, we were watching the '72 Super Bowl between the Cowboys and the Dolphins. Before the game, my dad looked and me and ,"We're Cowboys fans in this house, so you best be rooting for the 'Boys today." I've been a Cowboys fan ever since. (apply Infantry CSM steroetypes here, too:)) So, even though I agree with much of your premise, there are exceptions.

Back in the 70's and early 80's, there was nothing bigger than Redskins week. It was the biggest rivalry out there, bar none. However, times have changed. Now, the Eagles are the Cowboys biggest rival and I think the Giants are a close second. The Redskins are a distant third. I'm 44 and I remember the Cowboys/Redskins rivalry fondly, but I also realize that it's not the same as before. The two teams have not been "good" at the same time for a while now and the Eagles and Giants have been better and the players have engaged in a lot more trash talking before and after the games. It still feels good to beat Washington and sucks to lose, but in a "division opponant" sort of way, not in a bitter rival way. Redskins week is alomost "just another game" now to most Cowboys fans. To Skins fans, we're still their biggest rival and they still hate us as much as before (or at least close) but most Cowboys fans have moved on. I suppose that's one of the reasons Skins fans hate us so much. Antway, best of luck Sunday and here's to an injury-free game.