Anyone read Landry's Last Stand book on the 1985 Cowboys?

[lurkercowboy]

This was one of my favorite teams of the era. Has anyone read this book?
https://www.amazon.com/Landrys-Last-Stand-DYNASTY-AMERICAS/dp/0997982349

 

[CapnB]

havent read the book but i remember the season very well...Even as a 13 yr old kid at the time, I knew that era was coming to an end and what little success that was had always felt like a blessing.

 

[DB_Cooper]

Was that the year they got destroyed by the Bears? I was so bummed after that game.

 

[CapnB]

Was that the year they got destroyed by the Bears? I was so bummed after that game.

Indeed it was

 

[DaBoys12]

No, but I think I’ll check it out. Thanks for the share.
The season started strong and they won the division, ending with some tough losses, and I really remember the Bears game 44-0 was one of the toughest games to watch for me personally…hated that Bears team…lol. Season ended with a shutout by the Rams.

 

[DuceizBak]

I've always liked the Landry Era Cowboys way more than the 90s one even though I wasn't alive for them.

1.) A much better and consistent head coach. Went to 4 super bowls, won 2 lost two against some of the greatest teams of all time.

2.) They were essentially the Patriots of their era and were good for 19-20 straight seasons.

3.) Unlike Aikman, Romo, White or Even Dak Roger Staubach is universally recognized as an amazing QB and was elite and one of the most respected QB's of all time

4.) Landry's Cowboys are the true identity of the Cowboys. The 90s Cowboys were a fly by night rented identity...they were only serious contenders for 4 years.

 

[Maxmadden]

I've always liked the Landry Era Cowboys way more than the 90s one even though I wasn't alive for them.

1.) A much better and consistent head coach. Went to 4 super bowls, won 2 lost two against some of the greatest teams of all time.

2.) They were essentially the Patriots of their era and were good for 19-20 straight seasons.

3.) Unlike Aikman, Romo, White or Even Dak Roger Staubach is universally recognized as an amazing QB and was elite and one of the most respected QB's of all time

4.) Landry's Cowboys are the true identity of the Cowboys. The 90s Cowboys were a fly by night rented identity...they were only serious contenders for 4 years.

Won't disagree but maybe the salary cap had something to do with it.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

This was one of my favorite teams of the era. Has anyone read this book?
https://www.amazon.com/Landrys-Last-Stand-DYNASTY-AMERICAS/dp/0997982349

Fast forward from Landry's struggles to Jerry's and Jimmy's forst Super Bowl appearance. An interviewer asked Landry if he was all set to watch the Dallas/Buffalo Super Bowl.
"No, I'll be busy" (that day), he said, being vague about what could be more important than the Cowboys return to glory.
"Too busy"?
Vomit

 

[mahoneybill]

I've always liked the Landry Era Cowboys way more than the 90s one even though I wasn't alive for them.

1.) A much better and consistent head coach. Went to 4 super bowls, won 2 lost two against some of the greatest teams of all time.

2.) They were essentially the Patriots of their era and were good for 19-20 straight seasons.

3.) Unlike Aikman, Romo, White or Even Dak Roger Staubach is universally recognized as an amazing QB and was elite and one of the most respected QB's of all time

4.) Landry's Cowboys are the true identity of the Cowboys. The 90s Cowboys were a fly by night rented identity...they were only serious contenders for 4 years.

saw it all from 60’s on. Cheered the first and 2nd SB wins despaired with Steelers over Roger

Rejoiced with 90’s teams

JJ blew it with Johnson and was faked out by the Switzer SB win.

Glory ended there and we shall see if the drought is continued with the current crop

we have a very good D but our O still is a work in progress and we will see how Dak contributes.

 

[RS12]

I remember the Rams O Line and Eric Dickerson dominating them in the 1985 playoffs.

 

[offlimits]

Was that the year they got destroyed by the Bears? I was so bummed after that game.

Yes. Me and my mom were there... and I literally had to stop my Mom from getting arrested.

 

[cowboyec]

i haven't but will have to get it.

 

[DuceizBak]

saw it all from 60’s on. Cheered the first and 2nd SB wins despaired with Steelers over Roger

Rejoiced with 90’s teams

JJ blew it with Johnson and was faked out by the Switzer SB win.

Glory ended there and we shall see if the drought is continued with the current crop

we have a very good D but our O still is a work in progress and we will see how Dak contributes.

I have a serious question. Outside of being a hard nosed coach..what made Jimmy J so good outside of the trades they did?
Did they win because he was an amazing coach, or was it because their team was flat out better than everybody else?
In three straight superbowl runs 92,93, and 95 they won every playoff game by at least 9 points. That's ridiculous.

 

[cowboyec]

ryan bush is a good author.
really liked his book on the '75 cowboys.
it's titled the dirty dozen.
highly recommend.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

I knew it was over when they lost to Washington in 1983. They were never the same after that game, IMO. We had some nice players on defense, but our Doomsday days were over.

 

[Star Guard_31]

I have a serious question. Outside of being a hard nosed coach..what made Jimmy J so good outside of the trades they did?
Did they win because he was an amazing coach, or was it because their team was flat out better than everybody else?
In three straight superbowl runs 92,93, and 95 they won every playoff game by at least 9 points. That's ridiculous.

That last SB in 95 was way closer than the final score indicated.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

That last SB in 95 was way closer than the final score indicated.

Except for the first quarter we got outplayed in that SB. If I knew that was going to be our last one I might have enjoyed it more.

 

[noshame]

85 bears BRUTAL

 

[DuncanIso]

The ownership change in 84 doomed the team.

 

[NeathBlue]

The Bears totally ripped us a new one, possibly the most destructive performance by a team I’ve seen.
The loss to the Rams was hugely disappointing but I actually think our worst performance was in Cincinnati, I thought they might get to 70 at one point.
Strangely the following season we were looking really good and had a genuine shot… Herschel Walker had arrived and was looking fantastic, Danny White was playing really well and defensively we were much improved, but it all came crashing down when White broke his wrist in the Meadowlands.