So...I have to say a few things first before I get into my game commentary.
Number One: Anyone who knows football knew this was going to be a tall order for the Boys. They'd be competing in a loser-go-home death match with the hated Eagles on their turf. The first time around had been a slugfest in Dallas, and now it was a cold Sunday in the December, with a punishing wind and Ravenous fans (pun intended). I've been a loyal fan since 1979, so I've seen the good and bad times. This was setting up to be a bad time.
Number Two: I chose not to watch the game live. I was way too nervous to do that (a true fan would understand). Part of me felt "hey, if I don't watch the game maybe they won't disappoint me. And just maybe, they'll play a good game and when I turn it on later, it'll be a pleasant surprise".
Game Commentary:
I begin watching the game. The Eagles get first possession and are moving the ball well. I'm not worried. They always move the ball well. But I'm worried. The Eagles are generally not good on first and second down. Most times they put themselves in a 3rd and a few situation. When that happens, it's either McNabb making a great play with his legs or via a quick pass on the run- OR they fall short and have to punt. During the first drive Westbrook took a pass and fumbled it to Terence Newman. Nice. Who knew that would be the only Cowboy highlight for the entire first half? It's now 24-3 Eagles and Adam 'Titans are no fools' Jones takes the kick-off and makes like he's going to run it back for a TD (you know, like he's done once or twice this year...NOT). He fumbles and the Eagles have the ball on the Cowboy 30ish yard line with 5 seconds left. Eagles 27. Cowboys 3 at the half.
Second half begins. 3rd and inches for the Cowboys and Romo bounces one of the turf to T.O. The camera gets a close up and you can tell Owens is seething. Uh oh...Mt.Terrell volcano alert. This was the funniest part- Wade Philips (the coach who Jerry Jones swore by earlier this week) sends in the punt team and Romo sends them back. What? I thought that Wade was the coach. Guess we now know who wears the pants. 2 plays later Romo (the best sack evader in the league), tosses one to Witten who then tosses one downfield to Owens. 42 yard gain. Nice play. Maybe the Boys have a chance after all. A couple plays later Romo is stripped (it's in his contract to have at least one maybe two turnovers per game. That was the second one) and a Philly defender is running down the field and stiff arming Tashard Choice as he trots into the endzone. Eagles 34, Cowboys 3.
It must have been about now that I received a text message from one of my boys who is an Eagles fan (well he alternates between the Steelers and the Eagles, can't really make up his mind)- "Go Cowboys! Death at the hands of the Eagles". I ignore the message because he only has a mouth when things go his way. Otherwise he's a mouse. I didn't hear a peep from him after the Boy's victory in Week 2. Now he's talking? Geesh
Oh well, can't control that. Romo throws a 35 yard beauty down the side-line to Owens. Nice play. Where've you been my whole life? Next play Barber takes one in the flat and fumbles the ball as he's thrown out of bounds. An Eagle defender picks up the ball and takes it to the house. Eagles 41, Cowboys 3. I actually begin laughing in disbelief.
The NFL audio crew does a good job and zones in on Brian Dawkins "hallelujah" he says down on his knees pointing heavenwards. Apparently he's a Christian. God is smiling down on the Eagles.
On the next Cowboy possession (2nd and 10 from their own 30), Romo runs out of the pocket, pump-fakes, gets hit from behind and loses the ball yet again. Now I'm laughing hesterically (imagine how hard the Eagles fans are laughing). I love Tony Romo, he is one of the better quarter-backs in the league. But he's proven over and over that he cannot win the big game. He has a mental block. He just cannot do it. And that is exactly what he was thinking with his head in the dirt; both hands cupped over his helmet. Eagles 44, Cowboys 3.
Cowboys go 3 and out and then the Eagles take it the other way. Akers misses a field goal and the Boys keep the game within 41 points. Nice. Convert a 42 yard field goal. Maybe they have a shot. As a fan I'm not pissed at the players. I'm upset with the coaching staff (including Garrett) because they clearly did not have this team ready to win. The utter disdain and complete lack of self-confidence permeates the Cowboy sideline.
5:19 remaining and Wade sends in Bollinger, Crayton, Austin, and Bennett. Joe Buck comments on how low Romo looks and then Troy hits it on the head when he says that this loss isn't as painful as the next 6 months is going to be for Dallas.
So if you're Jerry Jones, what do you do know? Start a blog?
I'm out.
Number One: Anyone who knows football knew this was going to be a tall order for the Boys. They'd be competing in a loser-go-home death match with the hated Eagles on their turf. The first time around had been a slugfest in Dallas, and now it was a cold Sunday in the December, with a punishing wind and Ravenous fans (pun intended). I've been a loyal fan since 1979, so I've seen the good and bad times. This was setting up to be a bad time.
Number Two: I chose not to watch the game live. I was way too nervous to do that (a true fan would understand). Part of me felt "hey, if I don't watch the game maybe they won't disappoint me. And just maybe, they'll play a good game and when I turn it on later, it'll be a pleasant surprise".
Game Commentary:
I begin watching the game. The Eagles get first possession and are moving the ball well. I'm not worried. They always move the ball well. But I'm worried. The Eagles are generally not good on first and second down. Most times they put themselves in a 3rd and a few situation. When that happens, it's either McNabb making a great play with his legs or via a quick pass on the run- OR they fall short and have to punt. During the first drive Westbrook took a pass and fumbled it to Terence Newman. Nice. Who knew that would be the only Cowboy highlight for the entire first half? It's now 24-3 Eagles and Adam 'Titans are no fools' Jones takes the kick-off and makes like he's going to run it back for a TD (you know, like he's done once or twice this year...NOT). He fumbles and the Eagles have the ball on the Cowboy 30ish yard line with 5 seconds left. Eagles 27. Cowboys 3 at the half.
Second half begins. 3rd and inches for the Cowboys and Romo bounces one of the turf to T.O. The camera gets a close up and you can tell Owens is seething. Uh oh...Mt.Terrell volcano alert. This was the funniest part- Wade Philips (the coach who Jerry Jones swore by earlier this week) sends in the punt team and Romo sends them back. What? I thought that Wade was the coach. Guess we now know who wears the pants. 2 plays later Romo (the best sack evader in the league), tosses one to Witten who then tosses one downfield to Owens. 42 yard gain. Nice play. Maybe the Boys have a chance after all. A couple plays later Romo is stripped (it's in his contract to have at least one maybe two turnovers per game. That was the second one) and a Philly defender is running down the field and stiff arming Tashard Choice as he trots into the endzone. Eagles 34, Cowboys 3.
It must have been about now that I received a text message from one of my boys who is an Eagles fan (well he alternates between the Steelers and the Eagles, can't really make up his mind)- "Go Cowboys! Death at the hands of the Eagles". I ignore the message because he only has a mouth when things go his way. Otherwise he's a mouse. I didn't hear a peep from him after the Boy's victory in Week 2. Now he's talking? Geesh
Oh well, can't control that. Romo throws a 35 yard beauty down the side-line to Owens. Nice play. Where've you been my whole life? Next play Barber takes one in the flat and fumbles the ball as he's thrown out of bounds. An Eagle defender picks up the ball and takes it to the house. Eagles 41, Cowboys 3. I actually begin laughing in disbelief.
The NFL audio crew does a good job and zones in on Brian Dawkins "hallelujah" he says down on his knees pointing heavenwards. Apparently he's a Christian. God is smiling down on the Eagles.
On the next Cowboy possession (2nd and 10 from their own 30), Romo runs out of the pocket, pump-fakes, gets hit from behind and loses the ball yet again. Now I'm laughing hesterically (imagine how hard the Eagles fans are laughing). I love Tony Romo, he is one of the better quarter-backs in the league. But he's proven over and over that he cannot win the big game. He has a mental block. He just cannot do it. And that is exactly what he was thinking with his head in the dirt; both hands cupped over his helmet. Eagles 44, Cowboys 3.
Cowboys go 3 and out and then the Eagles take it the other way. Akers misses a field goal and the Boys keep the game within 41 points. Nice. Convert a 42 yard field goal. Maybe they have a shot. As a fan I'm not pissed at the players. I'm upset with the coaching staff (including Garrett) because they clearly did not have this team ready to win. The utter disdain and complete lack of self-confidence permeates the Cowboy sideline.
5:19 remaining and Wade sends in Bollinger, Crayton, Austin, and Bennett. Joe Buck comments on how low Romo looks and then Troy hits it on the head when he says that this loss isn't as painful as the next 6 months is going to be for Dallas.
So if you're Jerry Jones, what do you do know? Start a blog?
I'm out.
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