Why should I stay a Cowboys fan?

Rockport said:

So what are you saying? Giving up on the team?

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Rockport said:

So what are you saying? Giving up on the team?

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RustyBourneHorse said:

I plan to stay a Cowboys fan as long as I can stomach it. For the longest time, I've been a diehard Cowboys fan. However, I just have to ask. Why should I stay a Cowboys fan? This is the first time I can remember truly questioning it. However, the statements Jerry made about essentially wanting us to be talked about being more important than winning guts me as a young fan. I started watching this franchise in about 2000. I gobbled up everything Cowboys, and I still always want to stay on this board. That said, what's the point of cheering on a team when the owner cares more about the Forbes Bowl than winning the Super Bowl? It's clear now why he makes the moves he makes. It's clear to me now why he won't do what it takes to win, such as a proper GM, better coaching, and why it's always one side of the ball that's atrocious and one side that's not.

I'm writing this thread to ask for help. Help me to understand why I should stay a fan. I plan to do so just because I don't have another team I'd support, and I enjoy this board. Overall, I still very much enjoy the Cowboys, and I like our players. However, Jerry's statements felt like a slap to the face when I've taken every insult from other fans. I spurned the Eagles, whom most of my family supports. I spurned the Broncos when my favourite animal is clearly a horse. I spurned the Texans when they started to stay a Cowboys supporter. I've happily taken the insults. And for what? A team who is run by an owner who couldn't care less about winning?

Again, I'm NOT quitting the Cowboys. I'm more venting my anger with what Jerry stated and asking for help on why I should carry on as I plan to do so as a Cowboys fan.

Also, for those who say "You're a quitter", I've been one of the most positive fans on this board. I've always tried to stay positive no matter what. I'm still trying to stick to the Cowboys. Also, how would you respond to Jerry's comments if you were in my shoes having never seen us get to the NFC Championship game?

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MaineBoy said:

When people defend Jerry I point out that he has to do better. He needs to make us as successful on the field as he is with his bank account. I’ve been a fan since 1965. And still here.

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DallasEast said:

Hopefully, no one has a personality in their family like Jerry Jones. However, I would ask that you pretend that you do have someone like him in your family for a moment. Think of him as a crazy uncle who keeps breaking into the liquor cabinet. Then I would ask you this question:

"Would you quit the family you love simply because of your crazy uncle?"

Practically every fan is not related to a sports franchise by blood or marriage. Even so, most fans develop a deep personal bond for their favorite team. Some fans will even confess they love the Cowboys despite not having any real life ties to anyone associated with Dallas. An inner attachment exists that is commonly felt as family.

Every fan has a choice. Stick with their team through thick-and-thin. Or don't. No one is stopping anyone from making up their own mind. Not even a crazy uncle should be able to stop someone from moving on or staying put.

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RustyBourneHorse said:

I plan to stay a Cowboys fan as long as I can stomach it. For the longest time, I've been a diehard Cowboys fan. However, I just have to ask. Why should I stay a Cowboys fan? This is the first time I can remember truly questioning it. However, the statements Jerry made about essentially wanting us to be talked about being more important than winning guts me as a young fan. I started watching this franchise in about 2000. I gobbled up everything Cowboys, and I still always want to stay on this board. That said, what's the point of cheering on a team when the owner cares more about the Forbes Bowl than winning the Super Bowl? It's clear now why he makes the moves he makes. It's clear to me now why he won't do what it takes to win, such as a proper GM, better coaching, and why it's always one side of the ball that's atrocious and one side that's not.

I'm writing this thread to ask for help. Help me to understand why I should stay a fan. I plan to do so just because I don't have another team I'd support, and I enjoy this board. Overall, I still very much enjoy the Cowboys, and I like our players. However, Jerry's statements felt like a slap to the face when I've taken every insult from other fans. I spurned the Eagles, whom most of my family supports. I spurned the Broncos when my favourite animal is clearly a horse. I spurned the Texans when they started to stay a Cowboys supporter. I've happily taken the insults. And for what? A team who is run by an owner who couldn't care less about winning?

Again, I'm NOT quitting the Cowboys. I'm more venting my anger with what Jerry stated and asking for help on why I should carry on as I plan to do so as a Cowboys fan.

Also, for those who say "You're a quitter", I've been one of the most positive fans on this board. I've always tried to stay positive no matter what. I'm still trying to stick to the Cowboys. Also, how would you respond to Jerry's comments if you were in my shoes having never seen us get to the NFC Championship game?

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RustyBourneHorse said:

Us getting a horse mascot would help.

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RustyBourneHorse said:

I plan to stay a Cowboys fan as long as I can stomach it. For the longest time, I've been a diehard Cowboys fan. However, I just have to ask. Why should I stay a Cowboys fan? This is the first time I can remember truly questioning it. However, the statements Jerry made about essentially wanting us to be talked about being more important than winning guts me as a young fan. I started watching this franchise in about 2000. I gobbled up everything Cowboys, and I still always want to stay on this board. That said, what's the point of cheering on a team when the owner cares more about the Forbes Bowl than winning the Super Bowl? It's clear now why he makes the moves he makes. It's clear to me now why he won't do what it takes to win, such as a proper GM, better coaching, and why it's always one side of the ball that's atrocious and one side that's not.

I'm writing this thread to ask for help. Help me to understand why I should stay a fan. I plan to do so just because I don't have another team I'd support, and I enjoy this board. Overall, I still very much enjoy the Cowboys, and I like our players. However, Jerry's statements felt like a slap to the face when I've taken every insult from other fans. I spurned the Eagles, whom most of my family supports. I spurned the Broncos when my favourite animal is clearly a horse. I spurned the Texans when they started to stay a Cowboys supporter. I've happily taken the insults. And for what? A team who is run by an owner who couldn't care less about winning?

Again, I'm NOT quitting the Cowboys. I'm more venting my anger with what Jerry stated and asking for help on why I should carry on as I plan to do so as a Cowboys fan.

Also, for those who say "You're a quitter", I've been one of the most positive fans on this board. I've always tried to stay positive no matter what. I'm still trying to stick to the Cowboys. Also, how would you respond to Jerry's comments if you were in my shoes having never seen us get to the NFC Championship game?

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RustyBourneHorse said:

Well, and Stephen who won't spend anything. I liked when Jerry would make FA splashes. Just once or twice a year. At that time, I felt at least the Cowboys were trying. I like our drafts. I want the FO to at least try for a big FA or two as well as improve in the draft. At least then, it feels like they're trying. The Peters move was a good one, and I'm just asking for a bit more than that. That's not too much to ask, is it?

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DallasEast said:

Hopefully, no one has a personality in their family like Jerry Jones. However, I would ask that you pretend that you do have someone like him in your family for a moment. Think of him as a crazy uncle who keeps breaking into the liquor cabinet. Then I would ask you this question:

"Would you quit the family you love simply because of your crazy uncle?"

Practically every fan is not related to a sports franchise by blood or marriage. Even so, most fans develop a deep personal bond for their favorite team. Some fans will even confess they love the Cowboys despite not having any real life ties to anyone associated with Dallas. An inner attachment exists that is commonly felt as family.

Every fan has a choice. Stick with their team through thick-and-thin. Or don't. No one is stopping anyone from making up their own mind. Not even a crazy uncle should be able to stop someone from moving on or staying put.

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Beast_from_East said:

Just enjoy the Cowboys for what they really are, just another form of entertainment, that is what I do.

For example, I just recently found out that I have a new baby on the way!!!!

So, you see, the Cowboys are just a very insignificant part of life in the big scheme of things, just entertainment for 3 hrs a week.

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DandyDon52 said:

That would be better than rowdy lol and it sort of fits with cowboys!

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RustyBourneHorse said:

I plan to stay a Cowboys fan as long as I can stomach it. For the longest time, I've been a diehard Cowboys fan. However, I just have to ask. Why should I stay a Cowboys fan? This is the first time I can remember truly questioning it. However, the statements Jerry made about essentially wanting us to be talked about being more important than winning guts me as a young fan. I started watching this franchise in about 2000. I gobbled up everything Cowboys, and I still always want to stay on this board. That said, what's the point of cheering on a team when the owner cares more about the Forbes Bowl than winning the Super Bowl? It's clear now why he makes the moves he makes. It's clear to me now why he won't do what it takes to win, such as a proper GM, better coaching, and why it's always one side of the ball that's atrocious and one side that's not.

I'm writing this thread to ask for help. Help me to understand why I should stay a fan. I plan to do so just because I don't have another team I'd support, and I enjoy this board. Overall, I still very much enjoy the Cowboys, and I like our players. However, Jerry's statements felt like a slap to the face when I've taken every insult from other fans. I spurned the Eagles, whom most of my family supports. I spurned the Broncos when my favourite animal is clearly a horse. I spurned the Texans when they started to stay a Cowboys supporter. I've happily taken the insults. And for what? A team who is run by an owner who couldn't care less about winning?

Again, I'm NOT quitting the Cowboys. I'm more venting my anger with what Jerry stated and asking for help on why I should carry on as I plan to do so as a Cowboys fan.

Also, for those who say "You're a quitter", I've been one of the most positive fans on this board. I've always tried to stay positive no matter what. I'm still trying to stick to the Cowboys. Also, how would you respond to Jerry's comments if you were in my shoes having never seen us get to the NFC Championship game?

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Reid1boys said:

I can name you about 20 teams that have gone through coach after coach after coach, followed by GM after GM after GM that have won jack squat. But hey, at least they tried bringing in a great coach like Patricia.. right?

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TwentyOne said:

This is a tough question and just to make you feel better i had and have that question too and not only in this part of my life. And i guess some of us here do have the same question also.

Well, being a fan is about an emotional relationship with your team. Its not based on logic. You doubt because you approach by logic. JJ says this does that, this is not ok for you. But JJ is not your team. Your team is something inside of you, a picture you have of it. And thats where your emotion stemms from. Remind yourself about this.

But be also honest to yourself. If your emotions are not there anymore there is nothing wrong to end your fandom. And dont listen to those who call you a quitter. Its just important to justify your decission in front of the mirror - to yourself. Others dont live your life. They wont have to take the consequences of your decissions. Its easy for them to judge you.

We all have the same problem in a normal relationship. You love somebody. And even if he or she hurts you the emotion (love) you feel doesnt change. You may be angry at her/him or whatever. But the deep love stems from something else. Even if you decide to break up - maybe because there were some real reasons you couldnt stay together (like money, big distance, kids, etc..) - the feeling of love will stay.

Remember that with being a fan, there are no such real reasons to break up, like you have in a realitionship. You are in no way dependend on your team. Your fandom ist purley based on emotions ans therefore virtual. With that said, you dont lose nothing to still stay a fan. Even with a drunken clown like JJ on top of the franchise. Again the guy has nothing to do with your team. He wants to be a part of but he is not. And he never will be.

And of course being a fan means that there will be times of joy but also of doubt, fear, anger and so on. But isnt that exactly why we all are searching for something to be a part of, being a fan ? How would life feel if everything would be the same every day ? Boring and depressing. Change is what humans need.

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RustyBourneHorse said:

Exactly, though I am going to stick with the Cowboys. That said, Jerry's comments were incredibly insulting to younger fans, and he nearly turned off a huge fan with them.

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