Fifty-six points. Looks like a Madden score. The AFCE is definitely wide open. Without New England to Big Brother the whole division, it seems that anybody can come up.
Chiefs got their first win, riding Larry Johnson’s back. I’m not sure if they’d been getting away from him, or if Denver forgot he was there, but he definitely made them pay.
It’s hard not to get caught up in they hype of Cowboys vs. R*s, since I’m living in DC. I almost don’t even hafta watch the game. I can hear people from their balconies and know when somebody made a big play.
Speaking of which, that’s one thing I’ve never understood: the number of Cowboys fans in DC. I’m sure there are some who were grandfathered in, so I guess I can’t hate on that. But aside from that, I don’t get it. It’s not like Washington hasn’t won Super Bowls and whatnot. They’ve had every measure of success. I just don’t understand it. But it certainly makes for some interesting listening.
7:26 And the NFCE is officially open for business. The Redskins look GOOD. I’m actually concerned for next week. Shoot, I’m concerned for tonight!
8:43 It’s early yet, but Desean Jackson could be your Rookie of the Year. I sometimes take a dim view of Andy Reid the GM, but that was definitely a good pick.
10:47 I remember when David Akers was on Vinatieri status. Not no more. Time to get a kicker.
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The phenomenon of Dallas Cowboy fans in D.C. — actually anywhere outside of Dallas — is easily explainable. They’re mindless consumer drones who’ve been tragically seduced by the Number One Hype Machine of all time. No sports franchise, including the Yankees, has put more effort into imagery and posturing than the Cowboys… right down to the design of their uniforms and stadium.
AAMOF, the ascention of the Cowboys’ franchise tracks perfectly with the rise of the modern NFL. Tex Schramm and crew were true visionaries to consider the nuances of playing the media for effect. They created a constantly unfolding soap opera; the owners, the coaches, the players, the cotdamned cheerleaders… everything. Only with the Dallas Cowboys is it remotely acceptable for an owner to violate all laws of common sense and sports etiquette and walk around micromanaging sh*t like a real coach on the sidelines during an actual game. It takes a special type of chutzpah to crown yourself ‘America’s Team’ before you’ve won a single championship.
So, I suppose the attraction of the Cowboys for these lost souls is the same as brightly colored, sequin-lined clothing or Adam Sandler movies for some people. You can never, ever underestimate the American appetite for tacky.
ell. oh. ell.
hype machine is right. for all the wins they’ve been piling up in the regular season, they still gotta win one in the playoffs to make it count. they will at some point, though.
meanwhile, ever notice how phillips always, always, always looks confused on the sideline? jason garrett looks like he knows exactly what’s goin on. at least jerry jones looks concerned, even though i agree that he doesn’t belong on the sideline. wade phillips, though? perpetually perplexed. actually, i’m wrong. his face has three speeds: touchdown = happy. other team scores = angry. everything else = stupefied.
Err.. I guess Tom Brady is the most valuable player after all. If the R’s get dancin’ JT back, look out.
The Giants are still the class of the NFCE. TO has started his antics, so cowboys fans better get nervous now to avoid the rush.
Regarding the Chiefs, football is a simple sport. If you have a quality running back, ride him until he drops. Offensive linemen prefer run blocking to pass blocking anyway.
Don’t look now, but the Chargers have their groove back.
well, with the chargers…that was the raiders they were playing when they dropped 25 in the 4th. i’m still expecting them to come out of the west, but they’re still looking a lot shakier than i expected.
pittsburgh’s gonna be in some trouble with no line and no running backs.
iono if i’m sold that TO’s on his way off the deep end just yet. if dallas hits a little winning streak, i can kinda see it, but i’m curious to see a wide receiver — or any big-time player, for that matter — who doesn’t want the ball. HOWEVER, for a wide receiver to have 1/4 the number of carries of their featured back, that’s not a good look at all. 8 carries for marion barber? are they serious? that’s why them fools lost.
With TO, you are what you are, so you get what you get. Emmitt said he wasn’t a real Cowboy, and Moose Johnston agreed. I didn’t know it was that deep, but evidently Mr. Smith still doesn’t appreciate the stunt with the star, and doesn’t appreciate this latest either.
The Chargers could be 4-0, but for a blown referee call and a perfect pass and catch at the buzzer of the first game, so getting to 2-2 was important. Looking at the AFC field, the Chargers, Titans and Colts, are the top tier, and Buffalo is knocking at the door.
Wow.
Way to throw down the diss, MIB. Hope you’ve recovered from that haterade hangover.
While it’s true Americans love the sizzle, there must needs be some steak behind it if the allure is to last. See B. Bosworth, J. Shockey. The Cowboys are something like Ali, minus the social conscience, in that they have over the years backed up the swagger. I’m sure you don’t need to be told how many titles they’ve won, how many playoff games they’ve been in (both NFL records). They’ve had a steady, strong stream of hall of famers on their rosters over the decades. You may’ve heard of them.
Yankees love winners and strong horses and… cowboys. It’d be almost unpatriotic not to like ‘em
If you dig excellence and a joyful cockiness, there’s been lots to root for over the years — if winning (an high-kickin cheerleaders) is your thing. You don’t have to savage the whole throng of supporters. It may be hard to fathom from your too-cool-for-school roost, but brains an Cowboys fandom are not mutually exclusive.
Anyway, it’s been a tough run the last few years. I like to think the Cowboys have been giving the other teams some time in the sun for a while. So far ony the Patriots and perhaps the Stillers have taken advantage of the break. But don’t you worry your purdy underdog head about it, they’ll be back to championship form sooner than you’d prefer. Giddy up.