Colin Cowherd rips Steelers - Supports Irvin

[Manster68]

I just listened to the last half hour of "The Herd" with Colin Cowherd.

I would like to thank him on behalf of all Cowboy fans for the way he went to the plate defending the notion that Michael Irvin is a Hall of Famer and Art Monk is not.

He said that Irvin was one of the top receivers in high school, college and the pros. The Herd also said that how many times did opponents (specifically mentioned the Niners, Skins and Giants) had to game plan specially for Irvin. Also mentioned that if were 3rd and 6 or greater, not only would he be doubled, but there would also be a linebacker moved into his area as well.

Plus, he also said that if you have the nickname of "Playmaker" and live up to it, that should land you in the Hall.

Cowherd mentioned "It's the Hall of Fame!" "Fame is short of famous."

Then Colin got barraged by haters.

This one kid called in saying that Irvin cheated all the time by pushing off. Another one compared Irvin to Plaxico Burress (I'm not kidding!). Another caller brought up his off the field stuff - in which the Herd replied "Hey, Irvin is a free man. I don't remember him doing any real jailtime."

A caller claimed that Irvin was percieved as great because he had an outsanding Quarterback, running game, and the best offensive line in history blocking for him.

I actually liked that call. I took that as a compliment.

My quote: "If Dallas was that darn good, then put them in the HALL!!"

A caller supporting Irvin quipped that Irvin helped put Aikman in the Hall. Colin went on to say that if there was no Michael Irvin, then Aikman may not get to teh Hall of Fame.

Funny, the first thing I thought when I heard that was "Roger has been saying that about Drew Pearson for about the last two decades!"

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Then Colin started ripping the Steelers by saying that New England still has a chance to three-peat because there was not a true champion this season.

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Think Colin Cowherd is going to get some hate mail?

 

[kingwhicker]

You can see a similar thread that I started in the recap zone- mods might want to merge. Thanks.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I don't know who this Colin Cowherd person is. But I like the way he thinks!

 

[kingwhicker]

I don't know who this Colin Cowherd person is. But I like the way he thinks!

He hosts a radio show on ESPN Radio called the Herd with Colin Cowherd from 10 to 1 eastern or something along those lines. Between Mike & Mike and Dan Patrick. He was selected sports radio personality of the year by SI. I really enjoy his show.

 

[parchy]

I listen to the Herd as often as I possibly can. He's got that Jim Rome-opinionated thing going on, but he's got some great opinions.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Thanks for the update.

Us daytime working people who don't get to listen to the radio always miss the good stuff.

 

[CactusCowboy]

I listen to the Herd as often as I possibly can. He's got that Jim Rome-opinionated thing going on, but he's got some great opinions.

He is NOT Jim Rome. Rome is a punk. Colin is very good!

 

[Cbz40]

I listen to his show as often as I can.......I enjoy his takes very much.

The way he held his ground this morning concerning Michael just made me like him more.

 

[kingwhicker]

I listen to his show as often as I can.......I enjoy his takes very much.

The way he held his ground this morning concerning Michael just made me like him more.

And saying what he said about the Stealers put me into the stratosphere.

 

[Cbz40]

And saying what he said about the Stealers put me into the stratosphere.

I concur.

 

[boysfanindc]

I don't understand the Monk Vs Irvin arguement. They were the same player. I am not sure how if you think Irvin deserves to get in that you can think Monk does not and vice versa.

They both wear multiple Super Bowl rings, their stats line are very similar, Monk actually has better numbers except for yards per catch.

Monk is top 5 all time in catches and 9th in yards. Monk has almost 1,000 catches. Think about that.

 

[VACowboy]

Cowherd is great. He gets off on pushing buttons. I don't always agree with what he says but it makes for entertaining radio.

Can't handle Dan Patrick. Too much dead space and too much baseball.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Cowherd.... almost Cowher.... hmmm..... LOL

 

[calico]

this would be the only thing that came from his mouth that was not ****....

 

[Manster68]

I don't understand the Monk Vs Irvin arguement. They were the same player. I am not sure how if you think Irvin deserves to get in that you can think Monk does not and vice versa.

They both wear multiple Super Bowl rings, their stats line are very similar, Monk actually has better numbers except for yards per catch.

Monk is top 5 all time in catches and 9th in yards. Monk has almost 1,000 catches. Think about that.

Okay, let me think about that.

Hmmmmm

Michael goes in first. Art will eventually get in.

Here is the biggest difference: When big games arrived, Irvin was as big as it comes. Everybody knew that Irvin was THE GUY in the passing attack for the Dallas Cowboys. The moment he stepped onto the field in 1988, he was Dallas' #1 big play receiver. There was absolutely no question about that.

Not only that, but Michael also beat teh daylights out of corners like Eric Allen, Darrell Green, Aeneas Williams, and McGruder or Davis from San Francisco. Jimmy was not afraid to attack the opponents "Shut Down" corner even if Irvin was double covered.

Irvin was a truly great receiver who had his career shortened, was not afraid to go over the middle, and made key downfield blocks for Emmitt (who was given the ball much more than Michael).

Art Monk, on the other hand, was not even the teams #1 receiver for most of his career. Guys like Clark, Sanders, and Charlie Brown caught most of the attention (as well as most of the passes).

In big games, the name Art Monk was not heard from much. He was purely a possession receiver that did not have opposing defensive coordinators shaking in their boots the night beofre the game. The same cannot be said for Irvin.

Art got his numbers due to longevity. Irvin was on pace to surpass Monks numbers had he been able to play 16 years.

 

[Ratmatt]

Okay, let me think about that.

Hmmmmm

Michael goes in first. Art will eventually get in.

Here is the biggest difference: When big games arrived, Irvin was as big as it comes. Everybody knew that Irvin was THE GUY in the passing attack for the Dallas Cowboys. The moment he stepped onto the field in 1988, he was Dallas' #1 big play receiver. There was absolutely no question about that.

Not only that, but Michael also beat teh daylights out of corners like Eric Allen, Darrell Green, Aeneas Williams, and McGruder or Davis from San Francisco. Jimmy was not afraid to attack the opponents "Shut Down" corner even if Irvin was double covered.

Irvin was a truly great receiver who had his career shortened, was not afraid to go over the middle, and made key downfield blocks for Emmitt (who was given the ball much more than Michael).

Art Monk, on the other hand, was not even the teams #1 receiver for most of his career. Guys like Clark, Sanders, and Charlie Brown caught most of the attention (as well as most of the passes).

In big games, the name Art Monk was not heard from much. He was purely a possession receiver that did not have opposing defensive coordinators shaking in their boots the night beofre the game. The same cannot be said for Irvin.

Art got his numbers due to longevity. Irvin was on pace to surpass Monks numbers had he been able to play 16 years.

That is one of the best posts I have ever read!

 

[TexasReferee]

Great post Manster68! Say it the way it is brother!!

Bob Leavy quote "Hey, I'm going to Disney World"

 

[lzppjb]

Cowherd sucks.

 

[DallasDomination]

Okay, let me think about that.

Hmmmmm

Michael goes in first. Art will eventually get in.

Here is the biggest difference: When big games arrived, Irvin was as big as it comes. Everybody knew that Irvin was THE GUY in the passing attack for the Dallas Cowboys. The moment he stepped onto the field in 1988, he was Dallas' #1 big play receiver. There was absolutely no question about that.

Not only that, but Michael also beat teh daylights out of corners like Eric Allen, Darrell Green, Aeneas Williams, and McGruder or Davis from San Francisco. Jimmy was not afraid to attack the opponents "Shut Down" corner even if Irvin was double covered.

Irvin was a truly great receiver who had his career shortened, was not afraid to go over the middle, and made key downfield blocks for Emmitt (who was given the ball much more than Michael).

Art Monk, on the other hand, was not even the teams #1 receiver for most of his career. Guys like Clark, Sanders, and Charlie Brown caught most of the attention (as well as most of the passes).

In big games, the name Art Monk was not heard from much. He was purely a possession receiver that did not have opposing defensive coordinators shaking in their boots the night beofre the game. The same cannot be said for Irvin.

Art got his numbers due to longevity. Irvin was on pace to surpass Monks numbers had he been able to play 16 years.

Let me put the star to finish off this beautiful fact

 

[WV Cowboy]

Okay, let me think about that.

Hmmmmm

Michael goes in first. Art will eventually get in.

Here is the biggest difference: When big games arrived, Irvin was as big as it comes. Everybody knew that Irvin was THE GUY in the passing attack for the Dallas Cowboys. The moment he stepped onto the field in 1988, he was Dallas' #1 big play receiver. There was absolutely no question about that.

Not only that, but Michael also beat teh daylights out of corners like Eric Allen, Darrell Green, Aeneas Williams, and McGruder or Davis from San Francisco. Jimmy was not afraid to attack the opponents "Shut Down" corner even if Irvin was double covered.

Irvin was a truly great receiver who had his career shortened, was not afraid to go over the middle, and made key downfield blocks for Emmitt (who was given the ball much more than Michael).

Art Monk, on the other hand, was not even the teams #1 receiver for most of his career. Guys like Clark, Sanders, and Charlie Brown caught most of the attention (as well as most of the passes).

In big games, the name Art Monk was not heard from much. He was purely a possession receiver that did not have opposing defensive coordinators shaking in their boots the night beofre the game. The same cannot be said for Irvin.

Art got his numbers due to longevity. Irvin was on pace to surpass Monks numbers had he been able to play 16 years.

I sift through crap on this board day after day (my own included )
just in hopes that I find a post like this one now and then.

Thanks.