View Full Version : Aikman's Pre-Game Prediction Of A Packer Blowout...
CaptainAmerica
10-25-2004, 04:35 PM
...not sure if this has been discussed, but Galloway said in his column today that 3 hours before the game, Aikman predicted a Packer blowout based on his pre-game analysis. Said it was going to be ugly.
That is one of the more sobering things I've read since the debacle yesterday. Let's us know it wasn't a fluke and we really don't have a lot of hope to turn this thing around anytime soon.
I would love to know what else Aikman said. Anyone hear any other comments?
Hollywood Henderson
10-25-2004, 05:01 PM
I recall something like he could tell the team had lost its confidence...Like a look in their eyes...
MikeD17
10-25-2004, 05:16 PM
Id love to see AIkman coach some day . I think hed be a great coach for the Cowboys. Irvin would be too .
SMCowboy
10-25-2004, 07:11 PM
It wasn't hard to predict a Packers Blowout, if they had worked out their issues on O. With Javon Walker stepping into the superstar status at WR, and Driver getting over what ever was bothering him last year, this O is absolutely loaded. They put 38 points on a Lions D that has been as pertty darn stout so far this year.
They have probally the best OL in football. A HOF QB, and a RB in Green that is so good that you fear him over a HOF QB. Add to that, guys like Walker AND Driver at WR, and Bubba Franks at TE. This O is every bit as stacked as the Vikings and Colts. Heck, personally the ONLY O with more talent in football today is the Vikings.
TruBlueCowboy
10-25-2004, 07:20 PM
I recall something like he could tell the team had lost its confidence...Like a look in their eyes...
The Cowboys just don't have that same swagger they had in the early 90's. We pissed off so many other team's fans because the boys always walked out there so arrogantly and let the world know they knew they were going to win. I don't think we even have any guys on this team who are used to winning. Woody was the leader on the defense last year because he was the only one who knew what it took to win it all.
Chuck 54
10-25-2004, 07:52 PM
The Cowboys just don't have that same swagger they had in the early 90's. We pissed off so many other team's fans because the boys always walked out there so arrogantly and let the world know they knew they were going to win. I don't think we even have any guys on this team who are used to winning. Woody was the leader on the defense last year because he was the only one who knew what it took to win it all.
hard to have swagger when you're a former Parcells' player, which means a very average NFL player with a great attitude and work ethic.
It wasn't hard to predict a Packers Blowout, if they had worked out their issues on O. With Javon Walker stepping into the superstar status at WR, and Driver getting over what ever was bothering him last year, this O is absolutely loaded. They put 38 points on a Lions D that has been as pertty darn stout so far this year.
They have probally the best OL in football. A HOF QB, and a RB in Green that is so good that you fear him over a HOF QB. Add to that, guys like Walker AND Driver at WR, and Bubba Franks at TE. This O is every bit as stacked as the Vikings and Colts. Heck, personally the ONLY O with more talent in football today is the Vikings.
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Midswat
10-25-2004, 08:17 PM
Thing was . . . Aikman didn't make his prediction based on wether or not the Cowboys had lost their confidence . . .
He based his prediction on our scheme, and Green Bays ability to exploit it.
SuspectCorner
10-25-2004, 11:51 PM
is anybody else impressed with aikman's ability as an analyst. he is REAL good. no meandering. doesn't mince words. concise - always makes a clear point. other than the occasional playful barb for collinsworth - all business. he's as good as anybody working a booth.
phildominator
10-26-2004, 12:04 AM
is anybody else impressed with aikman's ability as an analyst. he is REAL good. no meandering. doesn't mince words. concise - always makes a clear point. other than the occasional playful barb for collinsworth - all business. he's as good as anybody working a booth.
He announces just like he played football. No pomp or pageantry, no showboating --- just no-nonsense, "let's win the ballgame" attitude.
He's much more interesting than Moose.
mr.jameswoods
10-26-2004, 12:06 AM
I think this losing is normal. It's part of the development process. We really aren't that good. We have no pass rush and our secondary has two players that shouldn't be playing professional football let alone starting for any team. Winning isn't easy. And don't worry, I'm like the rest of you guys. I thought winning would come easier than this so it has been a humbling process as a Cowboy fan but we need to stop being Cowboy fans for once and realize that just because we have a great owner and head coach, you can't win without talent, healthy players and experience.
Clay_Allison
10-26-2004, 12:13 AM
I don't ever want to see Aikman back in Dallas. I think he was a great QB, and a great player for us, but he and Steinberg were a huge part of the salary cap beating we took. I don't think Aikman has any more loyalty to the Cowboys than Jimmy Johnson.
We should have moved on in '97 or so. Losing that burden and taking the cap hit then as well as possibly failing to make lousy personnel moves like re-signing Stepnoski and trading for Galloway at his behest might have seriously speeded up this rebuilding process.
SuspectCorner
10-26-2004, 12:18 AM
I don't ever want to see Aikman back in Dallas. I think he was a great QB, and a great player for us, but he and Steinberg were a huge part of the salary cap beating we took. I don't think Aikman has any more loyalty to the Cowboys than Jimmy Johnson.
We should have moved on in '97 or so. Losing that burden and taking the cap hit then as well as possibly failing to make lousy personnel moves like re-signing Stepnoski and trading for Galloway at his behest might have seriously speeded up this rebuilding process.
ease up on troy. how many times a year was he supposed to let his contract be "reworked"? he left plenty of his blood on the texas stadium carpet his last three years. that o-line was atrocious. blitzers were in his grill before he completed his dropback. that's one guy i don't ever doubt - he gave his all.
mr.jameswoods
10-26-2004, 12:22 AM
I don't ever want to see Aikman back in Dallas. I think he was a great QB, and a great player for us, but he and Steinberg were a huge part of the salary cap beating we took. I don't think Aikman has any more loyalty to the Cowboys than Jimmy Johnson.
We should have moved on in '97 or so. Losing that burden and taking the cap hit then as well as possibly failing to make lousy personnel moves like re-signing Stepnoski and trading for Galloway at his behest might have seriously speeded up this rebuilding process.
You can't blame a player for taking care of his own. This is still a business and rest assured the team would look after its needs even at the expense of the player. I don't have anything against Aikman.
Clay_Allison
10-26-2004, 02:39 AM
I'll admit that it was JJ's fault for WAY overpaying Aikman in his waning years with contract extensions that way overpaid for minimal cap relief. Cap Management was something that the NFL had not yet learned to do, and Jerry was a slow student.
lurkercowboy
10-26-2004, 07:28 AM
Aikman, Irvin and Johnston are all doing well in their TV careers. All three try to be neutral, but they all love the Cowboys and that is a refreshing change among the sports media.
starfrombirth
10-26-2004, 07:29 AM
I don't ever want to see Aikman back in Dallas. I think he was a great QB, and a great player for us, but he and Steinberg were a huge part of the salary cap beating we took. I don't think Aikman has any more loyalty to the Cowboys than Jimmy Johnson.
We should have moved on in '97 or so. Losing that burden and taking the cap hit then as well as possibly failing to make lousy personnel moves like re-signing Stepnoski and trading for Galloway at his behest might have seriously speeded up this rebuilding process.
Ummm.... as far as loyalty goes, Troy didn't want to quit. He was getting the crap kicked out of him on a daily basis and still wanted to try and lead HIS team to a win. He was forced out of football by Jerry, so don't talk that loyalty crap to me about Troy. :mad:
Clay_Allison
10-26-2004, 07:42 AM
The way I look at it, he wanted to play and be the QB in Dallas whether it was good for the team or not. Jerry pushed him out, too late.
Emmitt did not leave on the best possible terms, but he said he knew it was best for this team for him to move on.
If you want to play that game, Aikman and his agent would not help the team on that roster bonus, he forced his release and the 10 million dollar cap accelleration at a very hard time. Don't give me that crap about how he wanted to lead HIS TEAM to victory. He couldn't lead his team to victory any more than I could. There wasn't a guy in the league that didn't know it. He played hardball right up until the end, and in the end, he retired for the most part because he priced himself all out of proportion to his value.
Id love to see AIkman coach some day . I think hed be a great coach for the Cowboys. Irvin would be too .
I think we have a winner. He believes in discipline and winning. Troy would make an outstanding head coach. He 's a sharp cookie.
Bravo, bring him in next year as BP assistant.
Bababooey
10-26-2004, 08:08 AM
I don't ever want to see Aikman back in Dallas. I think he was a great QB, and a great player for us, but he and Steinberg were a huge part of the salary cap beating we took. I don't think Aikman has any more loyalty to the Cowboys than Jimmy Johnson.
We should have moved on in '97 or so. Losing that burden and taking the cap hit then as well as possibly failing to make lousy personnel moves like re-signing Stepnoski and trading for Galloway at his behest might have seriously speeded up this rebuilding process.
It really doesnt suprise me anymore how a majority of Cowboy fans are so ungrateful.
Troy Aikman was the consumate QB professional. He was the steady hand that led this team to 3 rings. Think of all the charachter issues we had on this team. Think Irvin would have have behaved as well as he did if not for Aikman? Could have been a whole lot worse a whole lot sooner.
Aikman gave his soul to the Cowboys. I would never question his loyalty to this franchise. Ever.
TLW47
10-26-2004, 08:26 AM
I agree. It's a pretty sad day when a Cowboys fan complains about Troy Aikman and his value or loyalty.
As a Redskins fan, I would kill to just once have a quarterback as classy and straight-up great as Troy Aikman was to playfully kick around some after he was done.
kingwhicker
10-26-2004, 09:45 AM
Big deal, I predicted a Packer blowout before the season began- nothing to see here. I think I predicted a blowout for this game last week as well, something like 38-13. While I'm at it, I'm going to predict a Lions blowout this week, 34-10.
SuspectCorner
10-27-2004, 12:08 AM
Big deal, I predicted a Packer blowout before the season began- nothing to see here. I think I predicted a blowout for this game last week as well, something like 38-13. While I'm at it, I'm going to predict a Lions blowout this week, 34-10.
i'll bet you pushed your mind to the limits of it's endurance to come up with that witty little sig line. it probably took you days.
crazylegs
10-27-2004, 12:21 AM
i'll bet you pushed your mind to the limits of it's endurance to come up with that witty little sig line. it probably took you days.
I like the line! :)
Clay_Allison
10-27-2004, 02:36 AM
It really doesnt suprise me anymore how a majority of Cowboy fans are so ungrateful.
Troy Aikman was the consumate QB professional. He was the steady hand that led this team to 3 rings. Think of all the charachter issues we had on this team. Think Irvin would have have behaved as well as he did if not for Aikman? Could have been a whole lot worse a whole lot sooner.
Aikman gave his soul to the Cowboys. I would never question his loyalty to this franchise. Ever.
Brain shut down before you got to the second sentence about him being a great player for us?
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