What Was It Like?

[Fmart322]

Originally Posted by CoCo

Just my opinion. But I find the journey more rewarding than the destination. Sure it was great to win the SB. The journey's satisfaction becomes more lasting that way.

But watching this team build from 89 to 90, 91, and the culmination in 92. Watching the demons get exorcised in Philly & San Fran, watch the players step up and come through in crunch-time is very satisfying.

I recall when we were still a few steps short of completing the journey just appreciating as players didn't "almost" make the play. They "made" the play. Champions are not made of "almost". "Almost" is a tease.

Though I think in the current NFL "almost" sometimes wins a championship. Its probably not fair to use the 90's Cowboys as the SB Champion standard as they're actually one of the greatest of all-time, but I still do it. None of the recent year's champions impress me much as a result

Exactly!

[KJJ]

The first Cowboys game I ever watched was SB VI so I've witnessed all 5 of the Cowboys SB wins. I witnessed one of them in person SB XXVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. I was so nervous sitting in the stadium prior to kick off I thought I was going to puke. That was by far the most enjoyable Cowboys SB win for me.

I was so happy walking out of the stadium that night I remember thinking about how miserable I was only 3 years earlier when the Cowboys went 1-15. I almost pinched myself hoping it all wasn't just a dream. It seemed almost too good to be true seeing the Cowboys win a SB 52-17.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Originally Posted by KJJ

The first Cowboys game I ever watched was SB VI so I've witnessed all 5 of the Cowboys SB wins. I witnessed one of them in person SB XXVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. I was so nervous sitting in the stadium prior to kick off I thought I was going to puke. That was by far the most enjoyable Cowboys SB win for me.

I was so happy walking out of the stadium that night I remember thinking about how miserable I was only 3 years earlier when the Cowboys went 1-15. I almost pinched myself hoping it all wasn't just a dream. It seemed almost too good to be true seeing the Cowboys win a SB 52-17.

That's my dream right there. See a Cowboys Super Bowl and witness it in person.

I'd love for it to be in the Giants stadium. That would literally be perfect. Winning in a team's house who has denied us two chances at a Super Bowl last year and in 2007. I cannot stand New York. Biggest rival to me.

[TheSport78]

I remember at 9 years of age watching Emmitt cross the goalline in 96' against PIT. I so, so took it for granted.

[fgoodwin]

Originally Posted by Lazyking

The cowboys of the 90s will never be repeated because of the cap. Unfortunately, Jerry Jones doesn't even know how to work the cap properly.

The cap hasn't stopped the Pats and Steelers from contending every year, or the Giants for that matter.

I thought Jerry was one of the architects of the cap? I might be mistaken on that point, but I remember how the local media were dancing on the grave of the 49ers in the second half of the 90s claiming they'd mortgaged their future by mis-managing the cap, and holding Jerry up as the paragon of cap management.

Well, look at us now.

[Carl23]

It was great.


When we win #6, I hope you have the flu that day. Watching you back out on a bet is just bad karma...

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Originally Posted by Hotcarl23

It was great.


When we win #6, I hope you have the flu that day. Watching you back out on a bet is just bad karma...

Here we go again.

[mmohican29]

Were so dominantly methodical in games that it was if they would toy with an opponent much like a cat does with a cornered mouse. Disinterested until the final fatal blow, and on the rare occasion it lost, it was because the mouse got away, never because a better football team beat them. The 94 NFC Championship was painful because as valiant a comeback the team had, it never should have been necessary.

[KJJ]

Originally Posted by Cowboys&LakersFan

That's my dream right there. See a Cowboys Super Bowl and witness it in person.

I'd love for it to be in the Giants stadium. That would literally be perfect. Winning in a team's house who has denied us two chances at a Super Bowl last year and in 2007. I cannot stand New York. Biggest rival to me.

There's nothing like seeing the Cowboys play in the SB in person but it was EXTREMELY nerve racking. It's nerve racking just watching the Cowboys play in the SB on TV but the tension is nothing like what you experience watching the game unfold in person. I was popping tums just prior to kickoff to try and settle my stomach. The first quarter and a half had me on the edge of my seat so it was hard to enjoy the game early on. Some forget because of the final score but things didn't start off very good for the Cowboys that day. Buffalo blocked a punt a few minutes into the game and scored a few plays later taking a 7-0 lead.

Later on the Bills started driving again and it looked as if the Cowboys were going to go down by 2 scores until a turnover changed everything. I really never relaxed until a few minutes into the 4th quarter when Alvin Harper caught a 45 yard TD pass from Aikman that sealed it. The game being played at the Rose Bowl made it feel like a SB because NFL teams don't play there. Over 100,000 fans in attendance on a perfect crystal clear day added to the experience. Hands down my fondest memory as a Cowboys fan.

[DandyDon1722]

Originally Posted by KJJ

There's nothing like seeing the Cowboys play in the SB in person but it was EXTREMELY nerve racking. It's nerve racking just watching the Cowboys play in the SB on TV but the tension is nothing like what you experience watching the game unfold in person. I was popping tums just prior to kickoff to try and settle my stomach. The first quarter and a half had me on the edge of my seat so it was hard to enjoy the game early on. Some forget because of the final score but things didn't start off very good for the Cowboys that day. Buffalo blocked a punt a few minutes into the game and scored a few plays later taking a 7-0 lead.

[View Full Quote]Later on the Bills started driving again and it looked as if the Cowboys were going to go down by 2 scores until a turnover changed everything. I really never relaxed until a few minutes into the 4th quarter when Alvin Harper caught a 45 yard TD pass from Aikman that sealed it. The game being played at the Rose Bowl made it feel like a SB because NFL teams don't play there. Over 100,000 fans in attendance on a perfect crystal clear day added to the experience. Hands down my fondest memory as a Cowboys fan.

Man you just confirmed something I have always believed -- that a Super Bowl at the Rose Bowl with the Cowboys would be the greatest day ever. For my money it:s the most picturesque and compelling venue of all the Super Bowls. I wish the NFL would put it back in the rotation,.

What a great memory to have.

[WoodysGirl]

It was a great time for me as a fan. I was in college and it was also around the same time as my Rockets won their championships.

At that time, Cowboys were just expected to win every game. If they ever lost, then it was a shock to the system..

[jobberone]

There was a series of differing expectations and feel to the club. I only followed for a couple of the building years. The losses to GB was the beginning of a era with nuances during those years. The SB win in 71 brought a new period. I'm not sure when that period stopped but I'd say 83. Then a new period to 89. Most of you remember after that.

The one constant for many years was not if we were a playoff team but would we win it all. That's gone although expectations for some remain the same.

[Frozen700]

Originally Posted by Jay

Fixed it for you.

[Frozen700]

Originally Posted by Cowboys&LakersFan

I know this will probably be considered wierd, but I've dreamt about that day where I would witness a Super Bowl so many times. Every time it's a different opponent. I didn't wanna wake up from that dream haha.

I can only imagine how good it feels. I just hope I can witness one day. Even one would be good enough for me. It is absolute torture being a Cowboys fan and never even having witnessing a Super Bowl.

Seriously I hear you bro....

I was around the age of 5-7 when we were winning....

I loved it...remember being at a friends house as he was a cowboys fan as well, but was to young to have the passion for the team, that I do now.

A win nowadays would be great

[fgoodwin]

Originally Posted by Chocolate Lab

So, like TwoDeep suggested, for me it's more fun when you're building towards being great.

Agreed -- but the problem is, you don't know you're "building towards being great" until it's over. I think the one exception was 1991. At that point, everyone KNEW we were gonna be winners, although I agree the 1992 Super Bowl probably came a year early.

While you're IN the "rebuilding period" you don't KNOW you're gonna be great, so the "feeling" you're talking about really comes after the fact. While you're IN it, it just feels stressful.