Considering the lack of success, how is this team maintaining such a strong fanbase?

[jnday]

This is not meant to be a rant, but I would like to hear some opinions on this subject. Considering the lack of success , how is this team maintaining such a strong fanbase? Let's be honest, there are not any band wagon fans fighting to join up as fans and I have trouble seeing why younger fans pick the Cowboys as their favorite team . For us older fans, we have seen the glory years with Landry and Roger, later on it was Jimmy and Troy. Those memories are the only thing that keeps me hanging on. There has to come a point when the fans say enough is enough and the losing and disappointment outweighs team loyalty. What is keeping the fanbase together? I see no reason for a young fan to pull for the Cowboys unless they live in Texas or have connections to the organization . The injury excuses To be honest, the Cowboys have become mirror images of the Raiders or other teams that only have past glory to hold on to . What say you? What is keeping you a fan considering the disorganized mess that the Cowboys have become? I Gould never pull for another team , but I am at the point of losing all interest in the current version of the watered-down version of the NFL. Thoughts?

 

[SDCowboy]

Because they're the Cowboys.

 

[MRV52]

They will always been America's Team win or lose. Been frustrating but I would never jump off the bandwagon.

 

[Amy50632]

America's Team.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Us old people beat it into our kids who in turn beat it in to their kids and so on.

 

[reddyuta]

I believe we are the best team Franchise in the world.It would take 20 more years on struggle to change that.

 

[Jenky]

 

[SultanOfSix]

Jerry Jones may own the Cowboys, but the team preceded him in existence before he was owner. He's supposed to live up to the tradition that is deserving of the fan-ship. Fan-ship isn't conditional upon him being the owner. I'm not sure he really understands that when it comes to his ego.

 

[Reality]

Because most Cowboys fans, whether they like or hate elements of the team, stay Cowboys fans. Fans outside most teams' markets tend to be bandwagon fans who jump on whatever team is winning lately.

 

[Wolfpack]

I wish Jerry would have bought the Saints or Chargers.

 

[MRV52]

Us old people beat it into our kids who in turn beat it in to their kids and so on.

We the parents clone our kids to be Cowboy fans.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Because most Cowboys fans, whether they like or hate elements of the team, stay Cowboys fans. Fans outside most teams' markets tend to be bandwagon fans who jump on whatever team is winning lately.

Except Buffalo fans. I have to hand it to them. They stay loyal.

 

[DandyDon1722]

If you have to ask a question like this - you've already lost interest.

Just find another passion to take an interest in.

 

[Risen Star]

Because being a fan isn't a decision. I never chose to be a Cowboys fan.

But I don't want to wax poetic about fandom so the sensitive crowd can feet good while washing off the face paint for the final time this season. I'm a fan. I'll always be a fan. But the Dallas Cowboys as you knew them are dead and Jerry Jones committed the murder. If that doesn't infuriate you, we're not cut from the same cloth.

I can't say they'll never be able to reclaim the glory of their past and be known as perennial winners again but I can tell you it isn't happening as long as Jerry is alive. I'd bet money it isn't happening as long as the team is owned by that family.

So what do you do? Walk away? I can't. I can only hope I'm wrong or that I live long enough to see them free of this family. Maybe they can compete a year here and there in a bad league but the days of the Dallas Cowboys meaning sports excellence are gone and they aren't returning anytime soon.

All because of one man's ego.

Can't wait for the Jerry! chants in camp next summer. Go Cowboys.

 

[Gameover]

I wish Jerry would have bought the Saints or Chargers.

You wanted more of over the hill Landry?

 

[Bizwah]

I laugh when folks say we're bandwagon fans. We haven't won a SB in twenty years, but we still have a huge fan base.

By definition, we aren't bandwagon fans.

Dedication to America's Team! We may have the most dedicated fans in the NFL!

 

[Wolfpack]

You wanted more of over the hill Landry?

A real GM would be nice along with a front office not run by inept friends and family.

 

[Novacek84]

Except Buffalo fans. I have to hand it to them. They stay loyal.

They do and it's because all they have in that remote area is the Bills and Sabres.

 

[Fritsch_the_cat]

'cause we're still cooler than the rest of the league put together.

 

[jnday]

Because they're the Cowboys.

That used to mean something. It doesn't carry the same weight that is used to.