Aikman vs Romo 95 and 2012

[rynochop]

I know theres been many posts in here about the 95 NFC Champ game about how that was one of Troys 'guttiest', most couragous, one of the greatest almost come from behind efforts of his career, etc, true leader, etc, why cant we have a QB like that.

Troys numbers
30-53 380 yds 56.6% 2 tds 3 ints (1 pic 6) 68.1 rating

Tonys numbers
37-62 441 yds 59.7% 3 tds 2 ints 84.1 rating

Not trying to call anyone out, i just wonder if message boards were around back then what the sentiment would be. Romo beats him in every category but there is a 50 page thread about how he sucks, needs to go, etc.
I know theres a lot of younger people who dont remember that game, but still.
And i'm talking strictly players, none of this oh Switzer/Garrett garbage.

[tupperware]

The sentiment would probably be that they have a Superbowl winning quarterback and can put up with some stinkers.

[rags747]

Excellent point right there and I often do feel that was one of Troy's great games, obviously was not that great as Romo's game last night according to these boards truly sucked.

[FiveRings]

Originally Posted by rynochop

I know theres been many posts in here about the 95 NFC Champ game about how that was one of Troys 'guttiest', most couragous, one of the greatest almost come from behind efforts of his career, etc, true leader, etc, why cant we have a QB like that.

Troys numbers
30-53 380 yds 56.6% 2 tds 3 ints (1 pic 6) 68.1 rating

Tonys numbers
37-62 441 yds 59.7% 3 tds 2 ints 84.1 rating

Not trying to call anyone out, i just wonder if message boards were around back then what the sentiment would be. Romo beats him in every category but there is a 50 page thread about how he sucks, needs to go, etc.
I know theres a lot of younger people who dont remember that game, but still.
And i'm talking strictly players, none of this oh Switzer/Garrett garbage.

Just when I thought the hell I caught this morning for the Dez thread couldn't be any worse...

[rcaldw]

Originally Posted by rynochop

I know theres been many posts in here about the 95 NFC Champ game about how that was one of Troys 'guttiest', most couragous, one of the greatest almost come from behind efforts of his career, etc, true leader, etc, why cant we have a QB like that.

Troys numbers
30-53 380 yds 56.6% 2 tds 3 ints (1 pic 6) 68.1 rating

Tonys numbers
37-62 441 yds 59.7% 3 tds 2 ints 84.1 rating

Not trying to call anyone out, i just wonder if message boards were around back then what the sentiment would be. Romo beats him in every category but there is a 50 page thread about how he sucks, needs to go, etc.
I know theres a lot of younger people who dont remember that game, but still.
And i'm talking strictly players, none of this oh Switzer/Garrett garbage.

Three major pieces of the puzzle you leave out.

1. The 1994 NFC Championship game followed nearly flawless post season football from Aikman in 1992 and 1993, that both concluded with Super Bowl Championships.

2. The 1994 NFC Championship game was the NFC Championship game (not a battle of a 5-5 team verses a 4-6 team)

3. The 1994 NFC Championship game was against the 49ers who had lost the NFC Championship game in 92 and 93, and featured Deion Sanders as the cover corner against our best receiver.

So... to review....

Throwing the picks had not become a pattern for Aikman. Indeed in big games it was very, very rare.

This was a battle of two titans that had faced off multiple times on the biggest stage.

[TTexasTT]

Its no secret that Romo is the best QB in the history of the Dallas Cowboys. Youll have the "Old School" guys that will argue with Roger, Troy, Don or even Danny. If Troy had one of those lines from the 90s he would be putting up mosterous numbers.

[perrykemp]

Originally Posted by TTexasTT

Its no secret that Romo is the best QB in the history of the Dallas Cowboys. Youll have the "Old School" guys that will argue with Roger, Troy, Don or even Danny. If Troy had one of those lines from the 90s he would be putting up mosterous numbers.

You are crazy. Romo has barely won a playoff game. Those other guys own 5 rings.

Let me guess... your argument is based soley on yards or QB rating....

[TTexasTT]

Originally Posted by perrykemp

You are crazy. Romo has barely won a playoff game. Those other guys own 5 rings.

Let me guess... your argument is based soley on yards or QB rating....

Pretty much. QBR is a fantatic stat for judging QB ratings.
You cant even compare that monster line to the one of late.

[perrykemp]

Originally Posted by TTexasTT

Pretty much. QBR is a fantatic stat for judging QB ratings.
You cant even compare that monster line to the one of late.

It's good for comparing QBs playing in the same era. It's not very useful for comparing QBs from different eras considering the many changes in recent years to protect the QB and open up the passing game.

[gbrittain]

Originally Posted by perrykemp

You are crazy. Romo has barely won a playoff game. Those other guys own 5 rings.

Let me guess... your argument is based soley on yards or QB rating....

I will not argue Romo is better than Aikman as the poster you are quoting. As absurd as it would be to compare QB ratings and it would be, it would be more absurd to compare team success (and people do it all the time on this board) given the supporting cast each of them had and it ain't even close in the level of absurdness.

[dragon_mikal]

Originally Posted by perrykemp

You are crazy. Romo has barely won a playoff game. Those other guys own 5 rings.

Let me guess... your argument is based soley on yards or QB rating....

Why did they win those rings?

They didn't win them on their own. I would never compare Tony Romo to them but lets not forget how great those teams were overall and who coached them. Aikman played on probably the most talented team of all time IMHO. Just ask Barry Switzer.

Great HOF players Aikman and Staubach...surrounded by other great players and coached by a legend and a guy who won everywhere he went. (Miami did go to the playoffs.)

[big dog cowboy]

My eyes may never be the same.

[TheCoolFan]

Wait...you're trying to compare Aikman's performance in the NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME to Romo's regular season game vs. the 4-6 Redskins?

Competition/stage aside, let's not forget that they actually played defense in the 90's, it wasn't a passing league where a rookie like Ryan Tannehill can throw for 431 yards in a game

[TTexasTT]

Originally Posted by TheCoolFan

Wait...you're trying to compare Aikman's performance in the NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME to Romo's regular season game vs. the 4-6 Redskins?

Competition/stage aside, let's not forget that they actually played defense in the 90's, it wasn't a passing league where a rookie like Ryan Tannehill can throw for 431 yards in a game

Was it a league where CFL quarterbacks could throw for over 500 yards. Yes indeed.

[Zordon]

this can't be life.