tr1 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Submitted by Lee Passmore on Tue, 09/14/2010 - 7:44pm http://amarillo.com/blog-post/lee-passmore/2010-09-14/upset-cowboys-youre-not-alone The first NFL weekend is now in the books and it's all too easy to jump to conclusions. And of course, nobody jumps to conclusions any quicker than those who evaluate the Dallas Cowboys, of whom 16-0 records and a sub-.500 season have been predicted at various intervals over the last 15 years. Not being a Cowboys fan, I took some joy in their season opening loss to the Redskins, but I'll leave my glee at that. What the Cowboys caused more than anything else is pain, even to those people who aren't fans. It's easy to understand those "America's Team" (it's so hard to type that with a straight face) supporters wanting to see Alex Barron (and maybe Jason Garrett) join the swelling ranks of the unemployed, but for some people the Dallas loss us more personal. The Cowboys didn't only fail to cover the point spread on the road (not all that uncommon) but they let down none other than Globe-News sports editor Lance Lahnert. For reasons unexplained, Bronco fan Lance picked the Cowboys as his one guaranteed win in the office Last Man Standing contest (ask around about it if you're wondering) and lost, eliminating him from contention for the rest of the season. Lance was none too happy about this and I'd expect a Thumbs Down to the Cowboys. Can't say that I blame him. All it does is bring up issues of trust in Jerryworld, which seem to have become the norm lately. But they are hosting the Bears this Sunday, and should be heavily favored. They're a sure thing, right? Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 Anyone have any idea what puke fan post counts would be like this week had they won? There are so few puke fan posts this week, it's as though they'd LOST the Super Bowl. :rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwdj75 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Isn't that for every fan ? I seem to remember chatter building for the Giants and Eagles games last year also. Even in the Stadium posts are way up after a win and way down after a loss. Not too surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwdj75 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Plus I'll be at the Dallas / Redskins game in December, so mark that as a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critz1407 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Plus I'll be at the Dallas / Redskins game in December, so mark that as a win. are you really so arrogant to mark that down as a win when you just lost to us? I mean its not even like we played a great game. We are still getting our schemes down and all of our players are still adjusting. While you had the same offense and defense for over three years. Are you really sure you want to mark that as a win right now?:dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I do think the Cowboys will bounce back and beat the Bears big, but only because the Bears aren't very good and should have lost to the Lions at home with a backup QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabby Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 By the time we play them again, I think our offense will be clicking... I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jones Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Plus I'll be at the Dallas / Redskins game in December, so mark that as a win. It is a long season and anything can happen. Making a prediction this early is kind of foolish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD0506 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I am sure he meant that he's a jinx so the Skins can count it as a win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I do think the Cowboys will bounce back and beat the Bears big, but only because the Bears aren't very good and should have lost to the Lions at home with a backup QB. Ok, I thought the Cowboys would "bounce back big" in their 3rd (well, 4th) preseason game, just because their offense had been doing so crappy up until then. But they didn't. Then I figured they'd probably pull out all the stops against the Skins since everyone was criticizing and doubting the Dallas offense all preseason long. But they didn't. I'm now starting to think the Cowboys won't be much different from what we've been seeing so far lol :yes:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 Ok, I thought the Cowboys would "bounce back big" in their 3rd (well, 4th) preseason game, just because their offense had been doing so crappy up until then. But they didn't.Then I figured they'd probably pull out all the stops against the Skins since everyone was criticizing and doubting the Dallas offense all preseason long. But they didn't. I'm now starting to think the Cowboys won't be much different from what we've been seeing so far lol :yes:... Frankly, Colombo and Kosier should be pretty rusty on Sunday... If the Bears win, watch the total panic in pukesville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Plus I'll be at the Dallas / Redskins game in December, so mark that as a win. We all know how Dallas plays in December, I suspect you forgot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Hap with the zinger! Nicely played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofSparta Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 If Barron is forced to start on Sunday, the Cowboys should just play without an RT. Not like he'd do much to stop Peppers anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Plus I'll be at the Dallas / Redskins game in December, so mark that as a win. What are you going to wear your lucky Romo sits to pee-jamas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm23 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Plus I'll be at the Dallas / Redskins game in December, so mark that as a win. Our ****ty 4-12 team had you guys on the ropes till the last minute last time in Dallas. That was WITH Zorn coaching and Jason Campbell keeping it medium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallasfan Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 are you really so arrogant to mark that down as a win when you just lost to us? yeah, it's a win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm23 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 yeah, it's a win Only in a parallel universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwdj75 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 What the hell is wrong with being hopeful ? Wow, yes, anything can happen, I just happen to believe the Cowboys will win. I know, hard to believe a fan can pull for his team, even the Cowboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 yeah, it's a win You're right, it will be a win, you just didn't specify that it would be for the Redskins. I cleared it up for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Our ****ty 4-12 team had you guys on the ropes till the last minute last time in Dallas. That was WITH Zorn coaching and Jason Campbell keeping it medium. And don't forget their winning touchdown with two illegal men downfield. We should have won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 What the hell is wrong with being hopeful ? Wow, yes, anything can happen, I just happen to believe the Cowboys will win. I know, hard to believe a fan can pull for his team, even the Cowboys. did you think you would win last week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 And don't forget their winning touchdown with two illegal men downfield. We should have won. i thought only i remembered that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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