Blown Call should not take away for the main reason for the loss.

[perrykemp]

At the end of the day if these two teams played 100 times on a neutral field I suspect it might break 50 / 50.

So evenly matched.

 

[LandryFan]

Garrett didn't have the advantage on instant replay. From his angle he might have thought the spot was correct and called the timeout immediately as a result which was the correct thing to do.

That's exactly right. He's not watching the game on TV with a yellow line across the ground. He simply thought the spot was correct. Otherwise, I'm sure they would have rushed to the line.

 

[ConstantReboot]

I totally agree that the call was ridiculous, from many perspectives. Not the least of which is the reversal of the play which is supposed to be indisputable evidence that the call was wrong. Was there evidence that the ball ever touched the ground?
All this aside here are what i see as the main reasons for the loss.
The Demarco Fumble. It looked as if he may have scored on that play.
The failure to recover the kickoff fumble, Looked to me Like the first player to touch the ball was a Cowboy.
The most important factor was the coaches lack of situational awareness at the end of the half. You have to realize that you got a great spot to give you a first down and you have to get to the line and get a play off so that the call doesn't get reviewed. Instead we call timeout. How many times you see Belichick hurrying his team to the line to get a play off in that situation? I hope that Garrett improves on that. Then we line up in shotgun in what appears to be a pass on 3rd and 1. I know Romo checked out of the original call but I believe he checked from one pass to another. (situational awareness) down and distance, time remaining in the half. I am a Garrett fan but that isn't smart football, add a missed FG and you get a 6 point swing to end the half.
The call was only apart of the reason we lost this one.

Totally agree. However, that wasn't the only blown call. It was obvious that the refs had it out for us. With a close game like this, the refs had not rights to show their bias to make sure one team wins over the other.

 

[rcaldw]

How do you realize you have a good spot? You're on the sideline.

What you do know is that there is 40 seconds. Refs blow a first down. You have to stop the clock.

Don't be an idiot.

There's no saving them. They have to figure out a way to make this loss about Garrett. It is really embarrassing.

 

[yimyammer]

Exactly. I just get tired of hearing all this excuse mongering for the officiating. We literally DID make a play to win the game, but the refs took it away. If we lost after Aaron marched down the field, I would put that on the defense. To lose by the refs stealing away a potential touch down at the end of the game is inexcusable.

Thats what he did, there were over 4 minutes left in the game when GB got the ball and the defense couldn't stop them to give the O another chance

And I agree with you, I think Dez/them/Us were screwed royally on that call

Having said that, Dallas left far too many opportunities get away from them to where that call shouldn't have mattered, its a sickening shame

 

[ologan]

The correct call wouldn't have guaranteed a win, but the Cowboys chances to win the game probably go up to 50%+ at that point if that call isn't reversed and the Cowboys score a TD.

How many times this year have we scored late to take the lead, and then the defense found a way to make a stop or get a take away? Score there and you don't know what happens with GB starting at their own 20.

 

[FloridaRob]

At the end of the day if these two teams played 100 times on a neutral field I suspect it might break 50 / 50.

So evenly matched.

with a 100% healthy Rodgers- You know he is never off as much as he was in the first half. I would say 51-49 Packers on a neutral field.

 

[Cowboys22]

Why doesn't anyone mention how ridiculously stupid it is to call/throw a 35 yard jump ball on 4th and 2 with a playoff game on the line? Where was the short pass to Witten, the crossing route from Beasley, or a slant to anyone. Just get the 1st down and eat the rest of the clock on the way to a game winning TD. Situational play calling was piss poor today.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

Why doesn't anyone mention how ridiculously stupid it is to call/throw a 35 yard jump ball on 4th and 2 with a playoff game on the line? Where was the short pass to Witten, the crossing route from Beasley, or a slant to anyone. Just get the 1st down and eat the rest of the clock on the way to a game winning TD. Situational play calling was piss poor today.

Agreed 100%...
It was stupid as was the failed throw to TW right before halftime. Horrible situational play calling.

 

[kycowboyfan]

The guys upstairs are the ones who should have told him to hurry if any thing. It's one reason they are there.

that is spot on, there has to be someone upstairs that relays that information down to Garrett, Wade maybe?

 

[kycowboyfan]

m
If you are calling me an Idiot then I take great exception to that. My IQ happens to range towards the higher end of the scale, hbut i will overlook your comments as I am sure you are upset like the rest of us. I clearly think most people will assume that someone in the coaches box would see the situation and relay it to the head coach.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

m
If you are calling me an Idiot then I take great exception to that. My IQ happens to range towards the higher end of the scale, hbut i will overlook your comments as I am sure you are upset like the rest of us. I clearly think most people will assume that someone in the coaches box would see the situation and relay it to the head coach.

I don't call people names here. I simply thought what he said was funny. Your right, some one upstairs should have said some thing.
I said that. They didn't obviously. So how is that JGs fault like you originally claimed?

 

[kycowboyfan]

Re-read my OP it says coaches.

 

[MagicMan]

Why doesn't anyone mention how ridiculously stupid it is to call/throw a 35 yard jump ball on 4th and 2 with a playoff game on the line? Where was the short pass to Witten, the crossing route from Beasley, or a slant to anyone. Just get the 1st down and eat the rest of the clock on the way to a game winning TD. Situational play calling was piss poor today.

What i been saying......no need to go for the whole thing right there. Would still leave GB a lot of time( over 5 min) just for a FG to win....and the D not holding them at that point on 3rd downs. Got too greedy. Same with the Witten play which fell short of the 1st. Murray up the middle for short yardage with the OL blocking was working all day. These 2 calls were really not good and ill advised.

BTW, reminded me of Baltimore, got too greedy as well at the end of that game going for it all and then being intercepted. Plenty of time and driving it down the Pats throat and instead just handed the game over.

 

[Doc50]

I totally agree that the call was ridiculous, from many perspectives. Not the least of which is the reversal of the play which is supposed to be indisputable evidence that the call was wrong. Was there evidence that the ball ever touched the ground?
All this aside here are what i see as the main reasons for the loss.
The Demarco Fumble. It looked as if he may have scored on that play.
The failure to recover the kickoff fumble, Looked to me Like the first player to touch the ball was a Cowboy.
The most important factor was the coaches lack of situational awareness at the end of the half. You have to realize that you got a great spot to give you a first down and you have to get to the line and get a play off so that the call doesn't get reviewed. Instead we call timeout. How many times you see Belichick hurrying his team to the line to get a play off in that situation? I hope that Garrett improves on that. Then we line up in shotgun in what appears to be a pass on 3rd and 1. I know Romo checked out of the original call but I believe he checked from one pass to another. (situational awareness) down and distance, time remaining in the half. I am a Garrett fan but that isn't smart football, add a missed FG and you get a 6 point swing to end the half.
The call was only apart of the reason we lost this one.

The major disadvantage we had that kept GB in it was the DL play. They gouged us relentlessly on the ground, and we could not generate a pass rush against a gimpy QB.

In my mind, it's the DL that allowed GB to win.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

Anybody else think Terrence Williams injury made him ineffective in the second half?

 

[Chuck 54]

Why doesn't anyone mention how ridiculously stupid it is to call/throw a 35 yard jump ball on 4th and 2 with a playoff game on the line? Where was the short pass to Witten, the crossing route from Beasley, or a slant to anyone. Just get the 1st down and eat the rest of the clock on the way to a game winning TD. Situational play calling was piss poor today.

That's on Romo. That's not the call. He and Dez see single coverage, it's automatic for them. Tony never looked anywhere else....that's what he wanted. If Dez comes down with it, everyone loves it. Same thing if we call a running play...stupid if it doesn't work. Brilliant if it does.

 

[Cowboys22]

That's on Romo. That's not the call. He and Dez see single coverage, it's automatic for them. Tony never looked anywhere else....that's what he wanted. If Dez comes down with it, everyone loves it. Same thing if we call a running play...stupid if it doesn't work. Brilliant if it does.

I screamed out stupid when the ball was in the air. I don't care if he catches it or not. It's a dumb play in that situation. 3rd and 2, fine. 4th and 2, not a chance in hell should that be the play.

 

[Qbert]

Why doesn't anyone mention how ridiculously stupid it is to call/throw a 35 yard jump ball on 4th and 2 with a playoff game on the line? Where was the short pass to Witten, the crossing route from Beasley, or a slant to anyone. Just get the 1st down and eat the rest of the clock on the way to a game winning TD. Situational play calling was piss poor today.

beasleys open for a first at least, if he makes one guy miss he might score

 

[blue knights]

Why doesn't anyone mention how ridiculously stupid it is to call/throw a 35 yard jump ball on 4th and 2 with a playoff game on the line? Where was the short pass to Witten, the crossing route from Beasley, or a slant to anyone. Just get the 1st down and eat the rest of the clock on the way to a game winning TD. Situational play calling was piss poor today.

looked like beasley was open crossing into the center of the field just past the 1st down marker