Anti-Cowboy Bias in the Media? Look at Murray's breaking the Record

[ConstantReboot]

I went to nfl.com this morning to see what they had to say about Murray breaking Jim Brown's record. I saw nothing.

All I saw a lot of was Peyton breaking the TD record that was held by Brett Farr. That record held by Farr is an accomplishment and I take nothing away from Peyton.

But Murray's record is just as newsworthy and should be even more. But when you go onto nfl.com there is nothing about it. Nothing at all......

Here is what I saw:

Now why do I think that Murray's record is as groundbreaking as Peyton's?

Well first of all, Jim Browns record stood for 53 years - more than half a century. Back when Emmitt was running that ball there was a lot of talk that no one was ever going to beat the Great Jim Brown's record ever.

Secondly, Murray did it in a pass happy NFL where all the teams put emphasis on passing not running. Sure you may say that Murray was lucky to face teams that were built to stop the pass. However, teams knew what was coming and they watched film and put together a game plan in stopping the Murray. The great Jim Brown had the luxury of teams not knowing much about him and couldn't game plan as easily as today's pro football teams can.

Of course Murray didn't do this himself. He needed a dominant oline that can run the ball at will. But a dominant oline that only happens once in a decade and not any team can easily put together this type of oline. In today's NFL, all you need is a bit of luck in order to draft a QB that can sling it and voila, instant offense.

Thus Murray's achievement may even last longer than Peyton's in the record books.

 

[TwoDeep3]

I was going to start a thread just like this.

I went to Yahoo and found Payton's story and had to search for a link to Murray's

This is much ado about nothing, but Jim Brown set this record in 1959, for Gosh sakes.

 

[Hostile]

There is a Cowboys story there, but it isn't near as important as what Murray did. I wish Jim Brown had been at the game. I always find it cool when athletes pay respects like that.

 

[jobberone]

Brown opened the 1958 season with 6 st8 100 yard games.

 

[Phoenix]

I wonder if there will be any mention if Murray manages to tie or break Sander's overall straight 100 game mark of 14?

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Compare Manning's name to Murrays name. Compare careers, who's the more household name?
It's a great accomplishment by both but considering Manning's supposed career ending injury and how he's not flinched I can understand the difference.

 

[speedkilz88]

Compare Manning's name to Murrays name. Compare careers, who's the more household name?
It's a great accomplishment by both but considering Manning's supposed career ending injury and how he's not flinched I can understand the difference.

To ignore it altogether though?

 

[WoodysGirl]

For the record, Murray was the trending topic on twitter and was given a ton of props by all the media folks I follow.

Additionally, Jim Brown offered Murray congratulations.

It may not be top NFL.com news, but Murray's getting props from everywhere.

 

[CyberB0b]

Murray's isn't a real record. X straight 100 yard games "to start a season" isn't a record. What Murray has done is great, but come on.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

To ignore it altogether though?

It wasn't ignored, just not getting the attention we fans think it deserves. Most other teams fans could care less. I watched the Broncos game to see Manning's moment.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

Murray's isn't a real record. X straight 100 yard games "to start a season" isn't a record. What Murray has done is great, but come on.

How do you figure? Was 6 in a row a record when Jim Brown did it? Of course it was. That's how Murray was able to break the record - because it was a record. Now he has set a new record. It is a real record.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

How do you figure? Was 6 in a row a record when Jim Brown did it? Of course it was. That's how Murray was able to break the record - because it was a record. Now he has set a new record. It is a real record.

You sound like a broken record.

 

[Idgit]

Murray's isn't a real record. X straight 100 yard games "to start a season" isn't a record. What Murray has done is great, but come on.

I agree. It's a streak, and one of those things you accomplish on the way to a record, but consecutive 100 yard games aren't a thing like touchdowns or wins. And the streak requires a lot more than just your running back. It's a function of the passing game helping extend drives and the blocking, obviously. I think this current Murray streak is more a measure of our overall offensive effectiveness than anything Murray does personally. And don't get me wrong, Murray has been fantastic--and stayed on the field--during this run. He's been great. But it pales next to a career accomplishment like the passing TD record.
I also like to see Favre's records go down, since I don't like that he flopped to give Strahan the sack record. That's bad historical karma in my book, and it should have a price.

 

[Plankton]

Why is there the constant need to point out every possible bit of "omission" as being anti-Cowboy bias? Why does anyone care? The team playing well doesn't need any validation from the media or anyone else - it can be seen with your own eyes?

Enjoy the ride - it has been a long time coming.

 

[Doomsday101]

Media is not even half as bad as some here. lol It kills me, I expect back handed comments and digs at the Cowboys by the media

 

[jazzcat22]

I agree. It's a streak, and one of those things you accomplish on the way to a record, but consecutive 100 yard games aren't a thing like touchdowns or wins. And the streak requires a lot more than just your running back. It's a function of the passing game helping extend drives and the blocking, obviously. I think this current Murray streak is more a measure of our overall offensive effectiveness than anything Murray does personally. And don't get me wrong, Murray has been fantastic--and stayed on the field--during this run. He's been great. But it pales next to a career accomplishment like the passing TD record.
I also like to see Favre's records go down, since I don't like that he flopped to give Strahan the sack record. That's bad historical karma in my book, and it should have a price.

Same here, want to see Favre's records go down. Some one reported when asked, that Favre said he probably wouldn't even watch the game. And didn't want to comment to much about it. Can't remember if it was on NFLN, ESPN or NBC.

 

[Outlaw Heroes]

Murray's isn't a real record. X straight 100 yard games "to start a season" isn't a record. What Murray has done is great, but come on.

This is essentially correct. It's somewhat random to keep track of consecutive 100-yard rushing games "to start a season", since when they occur adds nothing to the accomplishment. If one wants to make a big deal of consecutive 100-yard rushing games, fine. But what really matters is simply "how many?", not "when?". Based upon what really matters, Murray is only half-way to the record (list below).

In any event, it would be hard to compare the significance of a record as obscure as consecutive 100-yard rushing games to the significance of the all-time touchdown pass record. (How would you react if the weekend that Emmitt broke the all-time rushing yardage record fans of some random team were up in arms because their QB wasn't getting enough love for most 300-yard passing games "to start a season"?) That alone makes Peyton's accomplishment more worthy of attention.

Most Consecutive Games, 100 or More Yards Rushing
14 Barry Sanders, Detroit, 1997
11 Marcus Allen, L.A. Raiders, 1985-86
9 Walter Payton, Chicago, 1985
Fred Taylor, Jacksonville, 2000
Deuce McAllister, New Orleans, 2003
Larry Johnson, Kansas City, 2005
LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego, 2006

 

[CCBoy]

Well, this fan appreciates the deeds that helped Dallas to win six in a row as well. It may not be legend, but in the heart of this fan those chips do cash in for value after the dealing is done!

And just looking forward, there should at least be two more games to add to the consecutive list...and that does show up in the 'official' categories.

 

[Direwolf63]

Murray had the bad luck of completing his achievement on the same day Peyton completed his. And Manning did it in prime time with everybody watching.

Plus, add in the name recognition somebody already mentioned, and it's quite natural that Murray's record takes second fiddle to Mannings.

But in no way does that lessen what DeMarco has accomplished so far. It may not be a "record", but he has accomplished something nobody else ever has. That, by itself, is impressive.

 

[Future]

What? Didn't someone just make this same exact thread like yesterday?