I suppose it does me no good to gripe and raise cane about the going ons of my favorite team, but I do it anyway, much like the majority of you out there. If Hard Knocks wasn't enough, and not mentioning all the drama that went on during the season, we now have Michael Irvin and his "reality show" that's been brought to the public's attention the past few days. Then, to top that off, we now have T.O. doing his own show on VH1, so people could see what "he" is all about. As if we didn't already know.
Reality shows seem to be popular. I don't know, because I don't watch any of them. I tried and found out I had no use for them. I have enough trouble with reality at home, without having to watch other people fake act and carry out some fantasy.
You would think that, after a season like this one just concluded, this team would be hiding their heads in the ground much like the proverbial ostrich. I know if I had been embarrassed like they had been, I would not be out in public for quite some time. Has there not been enough attention bestowed upon this franchise and the players the last several years without having to resort to "reality" crap? These guys are football players, not ......well, maybe I should back up off of that. Maybe they are actors pretending to be football players.
Jerry Jones said it best when he said that "even bad publicity is good for this team"........or words to that effect. What I see happening is this team is never going to win another championship, for the fact of the matter is, their focus is NOT on football, but the attention, and the drama, regardless of what kind or where it comes from. This is from the owner on down. If he tolerates this stuff, as he did with Romo having a celebrity girlfriend, and going on vacation, and God only knows what else, then pray tell, where is the commitment to football and trophies and championships?I don't see it, nor do I hear it. A commitment to attention maybe?
This team seems to be all about "attention". I read somewhere that Jones will likely do something during the SB to bring the attention back to him and this team. Of course, this is likely speculation on someone else's part, but would Jones do that? I believe he would. It would have to be something big tho, like fire Phillips? Or release T.O., but I don't believe either of those will happen. Not this year anyway. So, what would he do to get his share of attention during this big game? Stay tuned.
It used to bother me when the Cowboys lost any game. But, these past few years have dampened my enthusiasm, and forced me to see who they really are. Every time they started doing good, my hopes would rise along with their record. But, this past season, everything fell back down to earth, and until Jones and company can show me they are serious about championships, and not just getting noticed and being paid attention, then I refuse to be taken in again and "left at the altar" if you will.
Who will be paying homage to Jerry and his shrine in Arlington? I'm sure it will be filled, of course, but not by any regular joes. Will he erect a statue of someone out front? Who would it be? I'll give you three guesses and the first two don't count.
I will continue to watch and see what happens, but, it won't stop me from going to mow the yard during any of their games now, or any other chore. There's much more to life than watching some "reality" thing that's supposed to be football. I don't call that entertainment. Nor do I call it professional football.
Jones has more money than he could spend in 3 lifetimes, but yet, for all his millions, he needs the attention and adoration. What's wrong with needing a few championships, and that way, everyone can be happy? Attention would come with championships, but not the other way around.
Get rid of the reality crap. We already have enough of it as it is.
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I can't figure out what the interest is in Dallas right now... other than they are a disfuctional team. A lot of talent, but no leaders and too much "me" on this team. Romo is a joke and won't ever win big games in December for Dallas. They are beginning to learn this. The "reality" for this team is they should be better, they aren't and many fans like me are tired of the circus show at Valley Ranch each year. We'd prefer to see some playoff wins!
DallasFan77
Tyler, TX
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I can tell you why there is so much interest. For one, the Cowboys have always been in the spotlight, whether it was by design, or happenstance. They had one coach for 29 years, and that in itself, was a remarkable feat, even back then. The Cowboys of old set records, such as 20 consecutive winning seasons from 1966-1985. What do these Cowboys give you? Drama, and lots of it.
Secondly, ratings. Instead of giving you the ratings thing, I'll give you the link, and anyone else who is curious.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/la-sp-media26-2008dec26,0,2183178.sto ry
I quote ........"The NFL may be the best-marketed professional sports league there is," Tom Ziangas said, "and the Cowboys are one of the best-marketed teams there is. It's a pretty potent combination." Unquote. Ziangas is the senior vice president for sport at Nielsen, according to the above article.
We all know Jones is a wizard at marketing and business, otherwise, he would be as poor as I am. As long as ratings are as they are, and regardless of whether the Boys win or not, Jones makes money. Fat money. And, as long as people love this drama, Jones will continue to make "fat money". So, where does that leave us average fans insofar as trophies and such are concerned? Watching drama unfold, instead of a professional football game.
Do you really believe they are learning anything? With Michael Irvin and Owens getting their reality shows, who's going to be next? I've seen people blame the season on Felix Jones's injury, that had he not got hurt, we would have won more games. I beg to differ......Jones was NOT here last year, and the team went 13-3. Just excuses.
They are what they are.
Bull_of the_Woods
Orange, TX
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You seriously needs to think about filling out an app. for life. Cause for someone that "hates" the Cowboys you sure do say a lot about them...do you even love your mom more then you hate the 'boys? I highly doubt it.
I hope you dont have kids...poor things.
LOVERnottaFIGHTER
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Who said I "hate" the Cowboys? I've watched them play for over 40 years, and I plan on continuing, regardless of the circus. I don't really have to say anything about them at all, but commenting on what THEY are DOING. Not one time have I said anything derogatory, or called anyone any names, nor have I said anything about their mothers. It's evident by your statement that you can't read very well. You might want to have someone re read my statement to you so you could better understand what I said. Most of what I said in that was quotes from another site anyway, or did you not see where I said I was quoting?
For your information, name changer, my mom died in 1995 at the age of 58, and my dad died 2 days before this past Thanksgiving. So, send me another snide remark like that, and show people how intelligent you are. And yes, I have a 21 yr old son who is doing fine thank you. With that name, I wonder who you're hiding from.
Bull_of the_Woods
Orange, TX
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By the way, I noticed you're also on other blogs, making more snide comments about other people, calling them dum dum, and such. How intelligent you must be. I won't get into any war of the words with someone who definitely is unarmed.
Bull_of the_Woods
Orange, TX
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Shirt, you did the same to me, and quite frankly, I do not take shots at anyone out there.
BUT, if you are going to post blogs like this, then be prepared to get responses, both negative and positive.
You are entitled to your opinion, but sometimes your rambling does not make sense and is based off of "perception" vs reality.
Hard knocks had ZERO to do with Dallas' season.
Anytime a team goes 13-3 and returns almost everyone who matters, expectations are high.
And since they went 9-7, all the fans, bloggers, reporters, etc, will find any and I mean ANY reason for why it happened.
Last season was a tough one for 1 key reason....injuries.
It is very hard when you are playing football with your 3rd string saftey and in some formations your #2 corner at saftey.
Lets face it, Dallas does not have a backup QB and that cost them at least the Rams game if not the Giants game as well...guess what, Dallas goes 11-5 with Romo in during those games.
Plus Romo came back early and we all know it and he got injured again in his back during the Giant game.
If not for the tight schedule ahead and needing wins so badly, I bet ya Romo sits a game or so after that injury and lets face it, his passes never looked near as good thereafter.
Mickey Spagnola broke down their season a few weeks ago on the team site and if you read it carefully, this entire past season literally came down to around 4-5 plays that didnt go Dallas' way....had half of those plays gone in our favor, Dallas wins 2 more games.
But, in the end, they didnt and know everyone....including you shirt, are blaming the reality circus around the Cowboys.
Well, they fired their special teams coach, cut PacMan and let Tank walk.
They just fined Bennett for that Youtube crap and it looks like examples are being made for once....bottom line, Dallas, barring serious injury to every key player you can think of, will be back and will compete for another title.
If they do not make a good run, look for a new staff to come in and rightfully so...until then, your complaints about the circus will only cost you time fighting your point back and forth over the internet to people who in most cases, have less info to go on than you.
In the end, we are passionate about the Boys and want to see them win.
JeffHart24
Boca Raton, FL
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If I took a "shot at you" and it was in a negative way, then I apologize. It was never my intention to do so. All I try to do is make comments, the way I see things, and get opinions, be it positive or negative. This name changer character is not only aiming his smart remarks at me, but my mom as well, and several others on other blogs.
I suppose you're right. Some blogs get a lot of responses, whereas I've gotten no more than 11 on any one blog, so I guess maybe I'm way over my head with this.
Bull_of the_Woods
Orange, TX
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