2021 season countdown thread

[Bobhaze]

Moose days to season opener.

 

[Hagman]

 

[Hagman]

 

[Texasfootball21]

Moooooooooooooooooooooooooose!

48 days to Tampa Bay

Moooooooooooooooose. .

 

[Hagman]

 

[Jake]

Day 47 slipped by without a reference to Dextor Clinkscale.

Dextor was a Black College All-American in 1979 at South Carolina State, signed as an UDFA by the Cowboys in 1980. From 1983-1985 he started at strong safety and was one of the leading tacklers on the team during those years, and a member of "Thurman's Thieves" in '85. Unfortunately, that success went to his head and he decided to hold out in 1986. He never played for the Cowboys again. He was released as Bill Bates claimed his starting position.

The Colts picked him up midway through that '86 season. He played a few games, got hurt, and his NFL career was over. Talk about overplaying your hand.

 

[Bobhaze]

Day 47 slipped by without a reference to Dextor Clinkscale.

Dextor was a Black College All-American in 1979 at South Carolina State, signed as an UDFA by the Cowboys in 1980. From 1983-1985 he started at strong safety and was one of the leading tacklers on the team during those years, and a member of "Thurman's Thieves" in '85. Unfortunately, that success went to his head and he decided to hold out in 1986. He never played for the Cowboys again. He was released as Bill Bates claimed his starting position.

The Colts picked him up midway through that '86 season. He played a few games, got hurt, and his NFL career was over. Talk about overplaying your hand.

The great Dextor Clinkscale!very underrated S. He would start for us right now if we’re still playing.

 

[Bobhaze]

Who wouldn’t love the original great Cowboys play by play man Frank Gleiber and his call of #46 RB Les Shy’s first NFL carry in 1966: “Shy is shy of the first down marker”.

 

[Techsass]

OK I had to Google Mark Washington to see how he scored a 34. Alfred Morris I recognize more as a Commander than a Cowboy.

"Washington was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 13th round (335th overall) of the 1970 NFL Draft. Even as a rookie, he was one of the best athletes on the team and showed his big play potential with a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders.[3] He also blocked an extra point in Super Bowl V.[4] His 48.4 yards per kick return that season remains a franchise record (though unofficial, as he only returned five kicks on the season).[5]

Coming into his second year, he injured his knee while returning a kickoff in preseason and was waived injured on August 25, 1971. He would eventually rejoin the team and play in two games.

When Herb Adderley retired in 1973, he had a chance to earn the left cornerback starting job, but he was passed over by Charlie Waters. After Waters struggled, he replaced him the next year and started 6 games. In 1974, he was named the starting left cornerback at mid-season and held the job until being slowed down by an ankle injury in the last 2 games.

In 1975, he was the starter at left cornerback for the full season (14 starts), registered 4 interceptions (tied for second on the team) and helped the Cowboys reach Super Bowl X. But he is mostly remembered for his play against Lynn Swann, who finished the game with four receptions for a then Super Bowl record 161 yards, one touchdown and became the first wide receiver to earn Super Bowl MVP honors. Washington had excellent coverage on Swann on all 4 receptions, but Swann was able to make plays each time.[6][7]

The next year, he was replaced with Benny Barnes, but got a chance to start 5 games at right cornerback after Mel Renfro was injured, posting 4 interceptions (led the team).
Washington was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 13th round (335th overall) of the 1970 NFL Draft. Even as a rookie, he was one of the best athletes on the team and showed his big play potential with a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders.[3] He also blocked an extra point in Super Bowl V.[4] His 48.4 yards per kick return that season remains a franchise record (though unofficial, as he only returned five kicks on the season).[5]

Coming into his second year, he injured his knee while returning a kickoff in preseason and was waived injured on August 25, 1971. He would eventually rejoin the team and play in two games.

When Herb Adderley retired in 1973, he had a chance to earn the left cornerback starting job, but he was passed over by Charlie Waters. After Waters struggled, he replaced him the next year and started 6 games. In 1974, he was named the starting left cornerback at mid-season and held the job until being slowed down by an ankle injury in the last 2 games.

In 1975, he was the starter at left cornerback for the full season (14 starts), registered 4 interceptions (tied for second on the team) and helped the Cowboys reach Super Bowl X. But he is mostly remembered for his play against Lynn Swann, who finished the game with four receptions for a then Super Bowl record 161 yards, one touchdown and became the first wide receiver to earn Super Bowl MVP honors. Washington had excellent coverage on Swann on all 4 receptions, but Swann was able to make plays each time.[6][7]

The next year, he was replaced with Benny Barnes, but got a chance to start 5 games at right cornerback after Mel Renfro was injured, posting 4 interceptions (led the team)."

 

[mrmojo]

Whole lotta short-lived Cowboy careers for the most part. Had to Google Vinson Smith, since he didn't sound familiar to me. Turns out was a Cowboy from 90-92 & then rehired in 97 for 1 season. Seems his main claim to fame is that he backed up all 3 LB positions, so the team could carry just 5 LBs, which freed up a spot for Deion Sanders.

Vinson Smith started in SB 27

 

[Hagman]

Who wouldn’t love the original great Cowboys play by play man Frank Gleiber and his call of #46 RB Les Shy’s first NFL carry in 1966: “Shy is shy of the first down marker”.

I had forgotten that Les Shy wore 46, I remember him primarily in his later number 25. but hey, I was only 9 years old. Apparently Les wore 46 his first year in Dallas and then switched to 25 for the years '67-69 when the number was claimed by Craig Baynham--don't know why. But our stable of running backs was Don Perkins, Dan Reeves (when his knees let him), Les Shy and Craig Baynham.

Craig Baynham was drafted in the 12th round in 1966 as what was then known as a "future pick", meaning that his college eligibility wasn't over. He was also drafted by the Dolphins in the AFL He was fast, and so when he joined the team in 67 he was also listed as a backup split end behind Bob Hayes---but no one was faster than Bobby. Backing up the oft injured Dan Reeves, he scored 3 tds in the Eastern Championship game in 1967 and started 8 games after game 4 at halfback when Reeves blew out his knee again. He also did a decent job returning kicks for Dallas. In 1969 Dallas drafted Calvin Hill, and Craig was traded to Chicago in 1970 and finished his career with the St Louis Cardinals.

Thanks Craig, for your service with the Cowboys and serving as a starter in so many games.

 

[Jake]

46 days to Tampa Bay

Mark Washington is usually remembered as the guy posterized by Lynn Swann, but that's not entirely fair. He wasn't Elvis "Toast" Patterson, getting beaten by 5 yards. He was on Swann for each catch, Swann just did what Hall of Famers do - made some great catches.

 

[maryquality]

45 more days. Former player Rod Smith wore #45. Current player with #45 is Sewo Olonilua - who? LOL

 

[Hagman]

 

[Jake]

45 days to Tampa Bay

There are just some numbers that don't have much history for the Cowboys, and this is one of them, so I'm going with L.G. Dupre. He wasn't a great player, but he was one of the men who got this franchise off the ground in 1960. A 3rd round pick of the Colts in 1955, Dupre was left exposed to Dallas when they joined the NFL.

His yardage total in 1960 was hardly impressive (362 yards), but he was the team's leading rusher in their 0-11-1 inaugural season. Those Cowboys lacked talent, but they played hard for Coach Landry, laying the groundwork for what was to come. Dupre passed away in 2001.

 

[Hagman]

45 days to Tampa Bay

There are just some numbers that don't have much history for the Cowboys, and this is one of them, so I'm going with L.G. Dupre. He wasn't a great player, but he was one of the men who got this franchise off the ground in 1960. A 3rd round pick of the Colts in 1955, Dupre was left exposed to Dallas when they joined the NFL.

His yardage total in 1960 was hardly impressive (362 yards), but he was the team's leading rusher in their 0-11-1 inaugural season. Those Cowboys lacked talent, but they played hard for Coach Landry, laying the groundwork for what was to come. Dupre passed away in 2001.

Thank you for this post. I was going to put something together about him today but, too much stuff going on. We don’t give enough recognition to those early Cowboys.

 

[Jake]

Thank you for this post. I was going to put something together about him today but, too much stuff going on. We don’t give enough recognition to those early Cowboys.

I'm just a guy from Ohio, and not a "real fan" according to some Texans (where rooting for the Cowboys couldn't be easier), but I do what I can.

 

[Hagman]

I'm just a guy from Ohio, and not a "real fan" according to some Texans (where rooting for the Cowboys couldn't be easier), but I do what I can.

Well you seem to be holding your own. I spent my first 26 years in West Texas, then seven years in Illinois, and now 32 years in Missouri. Modern technology makes it a lot easier to follow the team regardless of where you live.

 

[Jake]

Well you seem to be holding your own. I spent my first 26 years in West Texas, then seven years in Illinois, and now 32 years in Missouri. Modern technology makes it a lot easier to follow the team regardless of where you live.

Born and raised Ohioan, and I'll put my knowledge of Cowboys history up against every clown who calls me a "hater" for not blindly swallowing whatever garbage Jerry is throwing at me this year.

They live in Texas, surrounded by Cowboys fans, patting themselves on the back for being "diehard" fans. Spend a few decades in "Steeler Country", supporting the Cowboys, and get back to me. That goes for @Rockport, @Ranching, and any other self-proclaimed super fans who want to question my loyalty.

I suspect they'd be waving silly yellow towels over their heads, had they been born in my area, because it's all-too-easy to go along with the local crowd, which is what they've actually done their entire lives.

 

[Ranching]

Born and raised Ohioan, and I'll put my knowledge of Cowboys history up against every clown who calls me a "hater" for not blindly swallowing whatever garbage Jerry is throwing at me this year.

They live in Texas, surrounded by Cowboys fans, patting themselves on the back for being "diehard" fans. Spend a few decades in "Steeler Country", supporting the Cowboys, and get back to me. That goes for @Rockport, @Ranching, and any other self-proclaimed super fans who want to question my loyalty.

I suspect they'd be waving silly yellow towels over their heads, had they been born in my area, because it's all-too-easy to go along with the local crowd, which is what they've actually done their entire lives.

Well that was rude......