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NFL keeps cashing in on T.O.'s Touchdown Towel
The No Fun League was so offended by T.O. waving his Touchdown Towel in Philly that he was fined 10 grand.
Fortunately, it appears that the league got over its hurt feelings. NFL Network is now using footage of T.O. waving his towel to promote the Packers-Cowboys game that will air on the network that most folks don't get.
"It's crazy. It's like a double standard," T.O. said. "They fine me for it, but then they promo my towel. It's ridiculous."
Posted by Tim MacMahon http://www.***BANNED-URL***/sharedcontent/dws/img/standing/icons/email.gif at 1:12 PM (E-mail this entry) Permalink | Comments (2)
Hitting 300
One thing stuck out to me, leafing through the Cowboys release this week, and considering the franchise's history, I thought it would hit you too. The all-time leaders in 300-yard games among Dallas QBs:
1. Troy Aikman 13
2. Danny White 10
3. Tony Romo 8
And Romo's only made 19 starts. Of course, two things have to be considered here. First, the game certainly is constantly changing and evolving. Second, Aikman and White's low numbers might have something to do with Emmitt Smith and Tony Dorsett.
But before we go handing out any crowns, realize that these numbers happen to be extraordinarily low when compared to some of the standard setters. Dan Marino has the all-time record with 63 such games, while Brett Favre is the active leader with 54 and is second on the career list, having passed Dan Fouts (51) and Warren Moon (49) this season. Peyton Manning, who will probably own all the records when he's done, isn't far behind with 42.
Rich Gannon, meanwhile, has the record for most in a season, with 10 in 2002. Romo has five 300-yard games this season, so he'd really have to catch fire to match that. But if he does, it would tie him atop the Cowboys' all-time list with Aikman.
Posted by Albert Breer http://www.***BANNED-URL***/sharedcontent/dws/img/standing/icons/email.gif at 10:59 AM (E-mail this entry) Permalink | Comments (18)
How many Pro Bowlers?
Wade Phillips was asked on Monday how many Pro Bowlers he believes he has on this year's team and he responded he hoped there would be a lot.
Well, the fans are certainly speaking their mind. According to the up-to-date vote on the NFL's Web site, 10 Cowboys lead their positions in the fan vote, and Tony Romo is not the leader at quarterback. That's Green Bay's Brett Favre.
Here's a look at the votes:
Wide receiver - Terrell Owens, 255,490
Tight end - Jason Witten, 238,528
Tackle - Flozell Adams, 138,986
Guard - Leonard Davis, 124,316
Center - Andre Gurode, 121,462
Kicker - Nick Folk, 107,372
Outside linebacker - DeMarcus Ware, 151,589
Strong safety - Roy Williams, 108,450
Punter - Mat McBriar, 85,609
Special teams - Keith Davis, 70,490
The Cowboys had 11 players chosen in 1993 and '94, which is their high. You have to figure Romo will be named to the team again, so if this list were to hold true, the Cowboys could tie the team mark.
Anybody else deserve to go?
Posted by Todd Archer http://www.***BANNED-URL***/sharedcontent/dws/img/standing/icons/email.gif at 10:29 AM (E-mail this entry) Permalink | Comments (30)
The No Fun League was so offended by T.O. waving his Touchdown Towel in Philly that he was fined 10 grand.
Fortunately, it appears that the league got over its hurt feelings. NFL Network is now using footage of T.O. waving his towel to promote the Packers-Cowboys game that will air on the network that most folks don't get.
"It's crazy. It's like a double standard," T.O. said. "They fine me for it, but then they promo my towel. It's ridiculous."
Posted by Tim MacMahon http://www.***BANNED-URL***/sharedcontent/dws/img/standing/icons/email.gif at 1:12 PM (E-mail this entry) Permalink | Comments (2)
Hitting 300
One thing stuck out to me, leafing through the Cowboys release this week, and considering the franchise's history, I thought it would hit you too. The all-time leaders in 300-yard games among Dallas QBs:
1. Troy Aikman 13
2. Danny White 10
3. Tony Romo 8
And Romo's only made 19 starts. Of course, two things have to be considered here. First, the game certainly is constantly changing and evolving. Second, Aikman and White's low numbers might have something to do with Emmitt Smith and Tony Dorsett.
But before we go handing out any crowns, realize that these numbers happen to be extraordinarily low when compared to some of the standard setters. Dan Marino has the all-time record with 63 such games, while Brett Favre is the active leader with 54 and is second on the career list, having passed Dan Fouts (51) and Warren Moon (49) this season. Peyton Manning, who will probably own all the records when he's done, isn't far behind with 42.
Rich Gannon, meanwhile, has the record for most in a season, with 10 in 2002. Romo has five 300-yard games this season, so he'd really have to catch fire to match that. But if he does, it would tie him atop the Cowboys' all-time list with Aikman.
Posted by Albert Breer http://www.***BANNED-URL***/sharedcontent/dws/img/standing/icons/email.gif at 10:59 AM (E-mail this entry) Permalink | Comments (18)
How many Pro Bowlers?
Wade Phillips was asked on Monday how many Pro Bowlers he believes he has on this year's team and he responded he hoped there would be a lot.
Well, the fans are certainly speaking their mind. According to the up-to-date vote on the NFL's Web site, 10 Cowboys lead their positions in the fan vote, and Tony Romo is not the leader at quarterback. That's Green Bay's Brett Favre.
Here's a look at the votes:
Wide receiver - Terrell Owens, 255,490
Tight end - Jason Witten, 238,528
Tackle - Flozell Adams, 138,986
Guard - Leonard Davis, 124,316
Center - Andre Gurode, 121,462
Kicker - Nick Folk, 107,372
Outside linebacker - DeMarcus Ware, 151,589
Strong safety - Roy Williams, 108,450
Punter - Mat McBriar, 85,609
Special teams - Keith Davis, 70,490
The Cowboys had 11 players chosen in 1993 and '94, which is their high. You have to figure Romo will be named to the team again, so if this list were to hold true, the Cowboys could tie the team mark.
Anybody else deserve to go?
Posted by Todd Archer http://www.***BANNED-URL***/sharedcontent/dws/img/standing/icons/email.gif at 10:29 AM (E-mail this entry) Permalink | Comments (30)
