Blind squirrels and broken clocks

[Diehardblues]

Remember , Jethro from his days at Arkansas had the passion to be involved in football after his playing days like several of his classmates who went on to become coaches.

But he didn’t want to be held as directly accountable if he didn’t have the success on the field. In other words he didn’t want to be fired.

And he knew with his financial backing and ambitions had an opportunity unlike the other classmates to actually become an owner.

It’s why he early on in the 60’s when he was still in his 20’s attempted to buy the Chargers. But he couldn’t come up with enough financing on his own and his father wouldn’t back him. And he chose not to want any other partners who might hold him more accountable if didn’t have the success on the field.

So he went into the oil business . And the rest is history as he placed himself in position about 20 years later to buy another team all on his own.

The good news is his children and heirs haven’t expressed interest to carry out their father’s identical ambitions and passions of football celebrity status.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Some days I just don't know what to do with you!!!!!!!!!!! This is the post of your life and you're so right! Why can't we voice our issues without someone getting on us about complaining, yet the ones saying it, ALSO at some point will complain, I guess it's just easier to point out the flaws of others than to be self accountable!!!!!

@shabazz here it goes

 

[fansince68]

Ive bought two hats and a license plate medallion in 38 hardcore years of being a fan

is that why we are losing? because I wasnt fooled to dish out money?

Jerry got me for a $10 hotdog in the 10 games I have been to.

sounds like im winning this one lol

The price you paid for admission was probably a "win" for Jerry. Inflated "curtainless"stadium prices. But then again, all NFL stadiums are over priced.

 

[shabazz]

@shabazz here it goes

It's just been a few that complain more about fellow fans than they do about this FO.....and that's OK because we are a big tent of tons of fans with very different opinions.

I've seen many people change their opinions on things because it takes more time for some.

The unfortunate ones are those that have made blind homerism their "identity".......they have to see what they know is failure and still defend it.

To each their own though......

 

[Coogiguy03]

It's just been a few that complain more about fellow fans than they do about this FO.....and that's OK because we are a big tent of tons of fans with very different opinions.

I've seen many people change their opinions on things because it takes more time for some.

The unfortunate ones are those that have made blind homerism their "identity".......they have to see what they know is failure and still defend it.

To each their own though......

Amen

 

[Bobhaze]

It's just been a few that complain more about fellow fans than they do about this FO.....and that's OK because we are a big tent of tons of fans with very different opinions.

I've seen many people change their opinions on things because it takes more time for some.

The unfortunate ones are those that have made blind homerism their "identity".......they have to see what they know is failure and still defend it.

To each their own though......

Well said Shab.

It never ceases to amaze me how many of our fellow fans here join an opinion forum about the Cowboys and then are somehow dismayed that other Cowboys fans would criticize the team’s leaders on that same opinion forum. Rather than disagreeing with an opinion, they rip someone for even having those opinions. Again…on an opinion forum, lol.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Complain all you want! That's what sports forums are for. All opinions should be welcome.

I find it interesting that a handful here complain more about fellow fans complaing than the acts of this FO which is causing failure and fan apathy.

To be clear, it's not merely the fans complaing as it's also the "ENTIRE Sports Media" that is also pointing out the missteps and mistakes by this FO

Exactly lol. This is a safe space for frustrated fans.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

At least I know the ones I complain about are reading it. The FO hasn't read any complaints on here. It's a waste of time and just takes away from a great place to talk football.
That's my complaint. We all know the FO and JJ, in general has let us down....are we changing that by beating a dead horse? If we can, give me a bat, I'll beat the hell outta that horse.

Hey, getting beat hurts. Then again, I'm alive.

 

[Ranching]

Well said Shab.

It never ceases to amaze me how many of our fellow fans here join an opinion forum about the Cowboys and then are somehow dismayed that other Cowboys fans would criticize the team’s leaders on that same opinion forum. Rather than disagreeing with an opinion, they rip someone for even having those opinions. Again…on an opinion forum, lol.

This place wasn't like this when I joined. Yes, we complained about JJ, but it was a football forum, not the complaint box that some have allowed it to become. No offense...

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

This place wasn't like this when I joined. Yes, we complained about JJ, but it was a football forum, not the complaint box that some have allowed it to become. No offense...

I mean, things do feel rather bleak to be fair.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

With the playbook hanging from his jacket.

See? That's why I was suggesting an AI Landry.

 

[Ranching]

I mean, things do feel rather bleak to be fair.

Sure...but what can we do about it. I get a few threads, but 99% seems a bit much...it's cool, I have a good time seeing how people handle things....my psychology classes in college were my favorite. Child Psychology is really coming in handy.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Sure...but what can we do about it. I get a few threads, but 99% seems a bit much...it's cool, I have a good time seeing how people handle things....my psychology classes in college were my favorite. Child Psychology is really coming in handy.

True, that's a good point lol

 

[shabazz]

Well said Shab.

It never ceases to amaze me how many of our fellow fans here join an opinion forum about the Cowboys and then are somehow dismayed that other Cowboys fans would criticize the team’s leaders on that same opinion forum. Rather than disagreeing with an opinion, they rip someone for even having those opinions. Again…on an opinion forum, lol.

And to try to understand those few folks, I'm sure that part of it is tiring of the negativity that does get posted here and part of our DNA is to sometimes be contrary to overwhelming opinion.

They've seen us complain during 3 twelve win seasons and probably think we are unreasonable and entitled.

We aren't the Cleveland Browns here and there is a long tradition of winning Championships here so the bar is higher.

Just ask Steelers fans if 10+ seasons of never having a losing record is good enough?.......we know the answer

 

[Bobhaze]

This place wasn't like this when I joined. Yes, we complained about JJ, but it was a football forum, not the complaint box that some have allowed it to become. No offense...

Brother, help me understand why someone’s opinion on an opinion forum is “complaining”. It seems odd to me to say an opinion is “complaining” when actually calling someone’s opinion complaining is in and of itself real complaining. It’s like saying, “I’m going to complain about your opinion because it seems like complaining to me”.

Of course I know no one in the Cowboys front office is listening or cares what any of us think. Of course I know there’s little we can do about what frustrates us. I get it. You don’t have to keep reminding me, although you can “complain” about my opinions if you want to, LOL!

But having the opportunity to express those frustrations on a Cowboys fan forum is what this place is all about. Anyone always has the right to disagree and explain why or whatever they want. And speaking of it being in your words, “ a football forum”, talking about the GM, head coach search, etc,….isnt THAT football?

If you want a “football only” discussion, there are multiple options besides just jumping on a thread and saying you don’t like someone “complaining”. In other words, you have options.

 

[Ranching]

If it doesn't bother you that some jump on these, countless threads, and start saying stupidity like wishing Jerry dead and they are done with this team, but are here everyday, then my complaints shouldn't bother you, either. I don't like your complaints and you don't like mine. You answer to mine like I answer to yours.....where's the problem?
I yes, I have options.....just like you do. You're a smart guy, I figured someone like you would want to grow membership.....many of the friends I made on this forum are gone.....I still talk to some, as a matter of fact I designed something for one of them and he got me a patten, through his company....good people, gone because of negativity....,hard to ignore something, when that something is being thrown in your face every other thread.

 

[Blackrain]

As I pointed out in my thread covering the math regarding Jerry the GM's failure, Jerry has achieved in failure a staggering 1.8% probability.

That is so low a percentage that there is no blind squirrel or broken clock. We cannot realistically hope for blind luck because it would have already happened by now.

I'm not being facetious when I state that there is a higher probability one of us on this forum chosen at random, and given 30 years, would have built a team that made at least one CCG. Even just raw coin flipping to make decisions should get you at least one title game appearance in that time span.

There is a way higher probability that anyone on this forum in 30 years could build a team that could get to a Super bowl having Jerry's kind of money because we would be interested in making the Super bowl not making more money the amount Jerry has would be plenty to live on and get to the Super bowl but it's not enough for Jerry nothing is ever enough for Jerry

 

[Blackrain]

Right.
There has not been any real football talk on here since the end of the season. And even during the season, there wasn't much real football talk.

No talk of upcoming FA, even if they feel the team will not be involved. Still no talk, of our own or who to keep, let go, other teams players

And why is that because everyone with any football knowledge knows that we have bench raced every scenario that there is.

And there is no way to get any further in our mission as fans which is the Super bowl until the team is rid of Jerry Jones and his God forsaken family that have ruined our beloved team.

Discussion of football is a waste of time because we've gone as far as we can go with this front office it has been proven positive we cannot get any further no matter who we put on the field as players we just waste their careers with a substandard front office that wants to make money not win a Super bowl.

 

[Blackrain]

This place wasn't like this when I joined. Yes, we complained about JJ, but it was a football forum, not the complaint box that some have allowed it to become. No offense...

This may be because everything goes through Jerry he ultimately impacts every decision before it transmits to the field.

Jerry's decisions impact the end product more than anything else on the team.

So when we are floundering and unsuccessful of course he is going to be the topic of conversation it's only natural.

People on The forum are not the only ones pointing the finger at him everyone in the football world on all the television programs that analyze football 24/7 are saying the same thing.

Our football discussion on the forum will improve greatly when our front office improves.

Till then intelligent fans see where the problem really is and have already seen the chairs rearranged on the Titanic enough times that they understand that discussion has become useless.

Our ship is sinking because the architect Jerry has not designed it properly to make the journey to the end which is the Super bowl

 

[Sarge]

Unfortunately for the Cowboys, the hands have fallen off the clock and the squirrel is dead.