Thanksgiving Day memories - Dallas Cowboys Forum

WilmingtonHeel · 11-23-2005

1991 against the Steelers the game was on NBC. Michael Irvin breaking Woodson's tackle the endzone.

1992 we destroyed the Gnats 30-3 Emmitt I believe had a 162 yds plus a nice reception for a TD.

1993 Should I say more?

What are some of yours?

NJCowboy · 11-23-2005

- I recall my heart being broken by Darrin Nelson break away tackle run for a TD in I believe OT?

NYCowboy22 · 11-23-2005

Julius having a break out game last year.

Bizwah · 11-23-2005

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Originally Posted by WilmingtonHeel

1991 against the Steelers the game was on NBC. Michael Irvin breaking Woodson's tackle the endzone.

1992 we destroyed the Gnats 30-3 Emmitt I believe had a 162 yds plus a nice reception for a TD.

1993 Should I say more?

What are some of yours?

The 1991 game vs the Steelers was a breakthrough game for us. I'll always remember that one.

Pummeling the Chiefs in 1995 was sweet. I have several family members that are Chiefs fans. I was whooping and hollaring when Novacek hurdled the would-be tackler and scored.

A very early memory would be Everson Walls intercepting Tony Eason and taking it to the house....can't remember the year.

Da Hammer · 11-23-2005

Painfully what I always remember is that bonehead play that i don't even have to mention. that had to be the stupidest play ever but sadly its not and its by the same person. luckily one of them didnt cost us

bbgun · 11-23-2005

1979: losing to the Oilers (Campbell runs wild)
1980: crushing Seattle
1981: Danny White knocked out by the Bears; Carano leads them to victory
1982: beat Cleveland in strike year
1989: Bounty Bowl
1990: beat Skins
1993: Leon!
1998: Rookie Randy Moss makes us pay

Cbz40 · 11-23-2005

Leon Lett playing bob sled against Miami

2much2soon · 11-23-2005

The Mad Bomber, all else pales in comparison.
Clint Longley and Drew Pearson sticking an especially painful fork in the 'skins.

Tuna Helper · 11-23-2005

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Leon Lett playing bob sled against Miami

Yes, Leon's second dubious distinction (first one is the fumble in SB 27 after being run down by Don Beebe). I don't know what Leon is doing these days, but something tells me that Thanksgiving is probably not his favorite holiday.

jcblanco22 · 11-23-2005

Jason Garrett's out-of-nowhere comeback against Green Bay in 1994 is a personal favorite.

Cbz40 · 11-23-2005

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Yes, Leon's second dubious distinction (first one is the fumble in SB 27 after being run down by Don Beebe). I don't know what Leon is doing these days, but something tells me that Thanksgiving is probably not his favorite holiday.

I don't imagine old Leon will ever forget that Thanksgiving either.

Tuna Helper · 11-23-2005

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I don't imagine old Leon will ever forget that Thanksgiving either.

I still find the 1993 team to be amazing. They were unphased by any distraction, and there were plenty of distractions that year that could have derailed the entire team. Jimmy Johnson was an amazing coach that kept the ship afloat.

Were it not for Leon's blunder on Thanksgiving (our final loss that year), Emmitt Smith would have never played against the Giants in the last game of the regular season after going down with a separated shoulder. We would have had the division, first round bye, and home field advantage locked up by then. Even despite the fact that we lost a couple of games early in the year.

The final game of 1993 defined Emmitt Smith's career and really showed the world the type of player that he was. This courageous effort would have never taken place if Leon didn't force his snowsled into a blocked field goal at the end of regulation.

Cbz40 · 11-23-2005

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Originally Posted by Tuna Helper

I still find the 1993 team to be amazing. They were unphased by any distraction, and there were plenty of distractions that year that could have derailed the entire team. Jimmy Johnson was an amazing coach that kept the ship afloat.

Were it not for Leon's blunder on Thanksgiving (our final loss that year), Emmitt Smith would have never played against the Giants in the last game of the regular season after going down with a separated shoulder. We would have had the division, first round bye, and home field advantage locked up by then. Even despite the fact that we lost a couple of games early in the year.

The final game of 1993 defined Emmitt Smith's career and really showed the world the type of player that he was. This courageous effort would have never taken place if Leon didn't force his snowsled into a blocked field goal at the end of regulation.

Exactly. Who will ever forget Emmitt's game against Giants......a performance for the ages.

The 1992-93 Cowboys.....probably the best Cowboy team ever assembled.

Big Country · 11-23-2005

whipping of Seattle in 1980. 51 - 7

camping in South Texas, family football, pricesless... ALSO

Can't forget the game in 1994, Jason Garrett beating the Packers in a big time comeback... Chunk it to the moon and call "The Playmaker" Irvin was big time too!!

lane · 11-23-2005

A very early memory would be Everson Walls intercepting Tony Eason and taking it to the house....can't remember the year.[/quote]

that would be my man michael downs in 1984