This Day in Cowboys History

[fgoodwin]

Aug 21 - Waived: John Warren (1984); Milestones: Cowboys beat Titans 30-10 in Cowboys 1st ever game at Cowboys Stadium (2009); Birthdays: Brett Bech (Strength & conditioning coach: 2011, b. 1979), Gary Hogeboom (QB: 1980-85, b. 1958)

Trivia: Regarding the Titans game, an otherwise forgettable player in an otherwise meaningless contest managed to make the game memorable nonetheless -- who was he and what did he do?

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

Trivia: Regarding the Titans game, an otherwise forgettable player in an otherwise meaningless contest managed to make the game memorable nonetheless -- who was he and what did he do?

Was that the punter hitting the giant video board over the field in pregame warmups at Jeff Fisher's urging?

[fgoodwin]

Correct: one play from scrimmage was blown dead when a ball punted by Titans' rookie punter A. J. Trapasso struck the main video screen after repeatedly striking it during pregame warmups.

[Phoenix]

Well, I was almost correct anyway

I had actually forgotten that the board was hit during the game...

[fgoodwin]

Aug 22 - Waived: Naas Botha (1983), Everett Gay (1989); Traded: Jeff Ogden to Dolphins (2000); Birthdays: Quinton Caver (LB: 2005, b. 1978), Wes Chandler (Assistant coach WRs: 2000-02, b. 1956),

Tony Fiammetta (FB: 2011, b. 1986), Bill Houston (WR: 1974, b. 1951), Dennis McKinnon (WR: 1990, b. 1961), Bill Parcells (HC: 2003-06, b. 1941), Terry Witherspoon (FB: 2001, b. 1977); RIP Frank Cornish (2008)

Trivia: What was Parcells' nickname? How did he get it?

[fgoodwin]

Aug 23 - Waived: Tom Randall, Charlie Young (1978), Paul McDonald, Don Smerek (1988), Clint Stoerner (2003), Quincy Butler, John Saldi, Stephen Peterman (2006); Traded: Rod Hill to Bills (1984), Scott Shanle to Saints (2006);

Signed: Scott Case (1995); Placed on IR: Kevin Smith (2000); Birthdays: Pete Gent (WR: 1964-68, b. 1942), Clayton Holmes (DB: 1992-95, b. 1969), Rayfield Wright (T-TE: 1967-79, b. 1945); deaths: Frank Cornish (2008)

Trivia: Gent's best season was ____ when he finished ____ on the team with ___ receptions?

[fgoodwin]

Aug 24 - Acquired: Dick Van Raaphorst from Browns (1964); Traded: Danny Spradlin to Bucs (1983), Dave Widell to Broncos (1990), Javiar Collins to Panthers (2004); Released: Oronde Gadsden, Tony Hutson (1997), Darian Barnes, Billy Cundiff,

Izell Reese, Jacob Rogers (2005), Drew Henson (2006); Re-signed: Orlando Scandrick (2011); Birthdays: Waddell Smith (WR: 1984, b. 1955), Steve Wilson (DB-WR: 1979-81, b. 1957), Gary Wisener (DB: 1960, b. 1938); Deaths: Wayne Hansen (1987)

Trivia: With the release of Drew Henson, how many QBs did the Cowboys carry on the active roster in 2006? Who were they?

[fgoodwin]

Aug 25 - Signed: Johnny "Lam" Jones (1987), Alexander Wright (1990), Chad Eaton (2004); Waived: Kerry Brady, Anthony Coleman, James Jones (1987), Michael Batiste, Dominique Ross, Oscar Sturgis (1996), John Nix (2003), Quincy Butler (2008);

Re-signed: Jesse Solomon (1990); Acquired: Steve Beuerlein from Raiders (1991), Artie Smith from Pats (1998); Legal: Rich Behm files suit against builders of Cowboys practice facility (2009); Achievements: Cowboys top Forbes' list of most valuable NFL franchises (2010);

Birthdays: Darren Benson (DT: 1995-98, 1974), Willis Crockett (LB: 1990, b. 1966), Jason Fabini (T: 2006, b. 1974), George Peoples (RB: 1982, b. 1960), Dave Thomas (DB: 1993-94, b. 1968)

Trivia: Per Forbes, what were the Cowboys worth in 2010? Which was the least valuable NFL franchise & what were they worth?

[fgoodwin]

Aug 26 - Waived: Scott Laidlaw (1980), James Dixon, Bill Musgrave, Derrick Shepard, Stan Smagala, Cliff Stoudt (1991), Lance Frazier (2005); Acquired: Charles Haley from 49ers (1992); Injury settlement: Darian Barnes, Billy Cundiff (2005);

Signed: Duke Preston (2009); Birthdays: Jon Condo (LB: 2005, b. 1981), Ron East (DL: 1967-70, b. 1943), Duane Hawthorne (DB: 1999-02, b. 1976), Keith O'Neil (LB: 2003-04, b. 1980)

Trivia: What did the Cowboys give up for Haley?

[fgoodwin]

Aug 27 - Traded: Steve Wright to Colts (1983), Angelo King to Lions (1984); Re-signed: Randy White (1984); Waived: Dave Ponder, Mike Walter (1984), Byron Frisch (2002), Jamaica Rector (2007), Rodney Hannah, Justin Rogers (2009); Milestones: Valley Ranch Opens (1985);

Reclaimed off waivers: Vince Allbritton, James Dixon, Mickey Pruitt, Cliff Stoudt (1991); Signed: Tyji Armstrong (1996); Acquired: O.J. Santiago from Falcons (2000); American Bowl: Cowboys beat Raiders 21-6 @ Azteca Stadium (2001); Birthdays: Kerry Brady (K: 1987, b. 1963), Ron Meeks (Defensive Assistant: 1991, b. 1954)

Trivia: Angelo King and a Cowboy teammate attended the same college; what was the college and who was the teammate?

[fgoodwin]

Aug 28 - Traded: Jim Boeke to Saints (1968), Bill Gregory to Seahawks (1978); Acquired: Jim Schwantz from Bears (1994), Montrae Holland from Broncos (2008);

Waived: Darren Studstill (1994), Louis Mackey (2002); Claimed off waivers: Jeff Grau (2002); Birthdays: Ben Agajanian (K coach: 1965-88, b. 1919), Don Healy (DT-G: 1960-61, b. 1936)

Trivia: In addition to Gregory, the Cowboys gave up a draft pick to Seattle that was ultimately used by a different team to take a HOF QB; who was he?

[fgoodwin]

Aug 29 - Acquired: Ralph Neely from Colts (1965), Dean Hamel from Redskins (1989), Rob Awalt from Cards (1990); Waived: Benny Barnes (1983), Gordon Banks, Cornell Burbage, Steve Cisowski, Glen Titensor, Gerald White,

Charles Wright (1988), Eric Brown (1989), Andre Gurode (2011); Claimed off waivers: Jon Carter (1989); Birthdays: Eddie Murray (K: 1993, 99; b. 1956), Jemeel Powell (DB: 2003, b. 1980), Jay Ratliff (DE-NT: 2005-2011, b. 1981)

Trivia: Who did the Cowboys give up for Neely?

[fgoodwin]

Aug 30 - Claimed off waivers: Forrest Gregg (1971), James Dixon (1989), Mike Solwold (2001); Waived: Margene Adkins (1971), Hugh Millen (1993), Jamaica Rector (2005), Remi Ayodele, Alonzo Coleman, Rodney Hannah, Junior Siavii (2008), Pat Watkins (2010);

Traded: Clint Longley to Chargers (1976); Recalled from waivers: Cleo Simmons (1983); Signed: James Whalen, Anthony Wright (2000); Birthdays: Clyde Brock (T: 1962-63, b. 1940), Darren Hambrick (LB: 1998-01, b. 1975), Steve Hendrickson (LB: 1989, b. 1966)

Trivia: What was Longley's nickname? How did he get the name?

[fgoodwin]

Aug 31 - Claimed off waivers: Dale Memmelaar (1962), Jack Del Rio (1989), Joey Mickey, Matt Vanderbeek (1993); Released: Wendell Hayes (1964), Vince Courville, Alex Green, Walter Johnson, E.J. Jones, Buzz Sawyer, Loren Snyder, Sebron Spivey (1987), Filip Filipovic (2002), Jamal Brooks, Demetric Evans,

Tony McGee, Adrian Murrell, Ken-Yon Rambo, Torrin Tucker, Colston Weatherington (2003), Aveion Cason, Cedric James, Markus Steele (2004); Re-signed: Tommie Agee, Bill Bates, Dale Hellestrae, Robert Williams (1993), Russell Maryland (2002), Tony Romo (2006); Fair catch kick missed: Dallas vs. Houston (1986);

Recalled from waivers: Bobby Abrams (1993); Signed to practice squad: Lincoln Coleman, Everett McIver (1993), Alonzo Coleman, Rodney Hannah (2008); Acquired: Kenyon Coleman (2003); Traded: Sean Ryan to Jets (2006); Birthdays: Ralph Coleman (LB: 1972, b. 1950), Justin Rogers (LB: 2007-08, b. 1983)

Trivia: What is a "fair catch kick"? Who attempted it? How long was the attempt?

[fgoodwin]

Sep 1 - Waived: Garth Jax, Bob Otto, Kurt Ploeger (1986), Mike Dwyer, Dale Jones, Russ Swan, Gerald White, Luis Zendejas, Mike Zentic (1987), Mickey Pruitt (1992), Dan Gonzalez, Steve Scifres, Stepfret Williams (1998), Jason Bell, Willie Blade, Woody Dantzler,

Keith Davis, Pat Dennis, Orantes Grant, Al Jackson, Tim Seder, Tony Taylor, Anthony Wright (2002), Remi Ayodele, Quincy Butler, Alonzo Coleman, Aaron Glenn, Junior Glymph, Rodney Hannah, Lousaka Polite (2007); Lost off waivers: Brad Daluiso to Denver (1992);

Claimed off waivers: Bobby Abrams (1992), Jemeel Powell (2003), Curtis Johnson (2009); Re-signed: Sherman Williams (1998); Signed to practice squad: Torrin Tucker (2003); Birthdays: Les Strayhorn (RB: 1973-74, b. 1951), Zach Thomas (LB: 2008, b. 1973)

Trivia: Zach Thomas had offers from two teams before signing with the Cowboys; who were the other two teams negotiating for Thomas' services?