DMN Blog: Cowboys' 2009 home opener likely for Week 2...Stephen J responds

[WoodysGirl]

3:09 PM Mon, Mar 23, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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The Cowboys were shut out of the national prime-time games in the first week of the season, which means it is likely they will christen their new stadium in Week 2.

Despite their drawing power, executive vice president Stephen Jones was not surprised the Cowboys were left out of the opening prime-time slots.

"Our time will come," Jones said. "We usually get our fair share."

Jones acknowledged there are more scheduling issues to deal with at the new stadium because of when the Rangers are at The Ballpark, but the Cowboys have been working with the league and the Rangers about a plan. The Rangers have home afternoon games on Sept. 13, 20 and 27. It has also made an issue of the exhibition games as well.

"It's a challenge but Tom Hicks and Tommy [Hicks], they have been very good to work with so there's no complaints there but it's something that's going to have to be worked around," Jones said. "Historically, not just for us but other NFL teams, baseball stadiums always are first out, so we've got to work around that and work with them if we can."


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[Q_the_man]

don't we at least see our new stadium in a home pre season game?

 

[Hypnotoad]

Great! Our stadium is suspiciously booked on September Sundays. I hope this doesn't result in more home games later in the year (December)

 

[rkhaze]

I live In Toronto so I am not up to date on this, but is the new stadium being shared with the Texas Rangers? I thought it was just Cowboys as the main professional team using it.

 

[Doomsday101]

I live In Toronto so I am not up to date on this, but is the new stadium being shared with the Texas Rangers? I thought it was just Cowboys as the main professional team using it.

Ranger have their own park but it is right down the street from the Cowboys new stadium

 

[theebs]

don't we at least see our new stadium in a home pre season game?

yes of course, there should be 2 home preseason games as always.

 

[Achozen]

Week 2, Sunday Night against the Chargers...

 

[TRUTH87]

Our Stadium is supposed to open when? because I know for a fact the new stadium is hosting the 'Gold Cup' in June/July. (soccer)

 

[theebs]

Our Stadium is supposed to open when? because I know for a fact the new stadium is hosting the 'Gold Cup' in June/July. (soccer)

The george straight concert is june 6th? I think. that is the first event.

 

[tomson75]

The george straight concert is june 6th? I think. that is the first event.

Didn't they say something in that vid you posted earlier today about it opening in 1 1/2 months? Thats certainly sooner than I expected. It doesn't look as if they've even touched the grounds surrounding the place. No parking, no landscaping. That's gonna be some rushed work if that's the case.

 

[DeaconBlues]

Didn't they say something in that vid you posted earlier today about it opening in 1 1/2 months? Thats certainly sooner than I expected. It doesn't look as if they've even touched the grounds surrounding the place. No parking, no landscaping. That's gonna be some rushed work if that's the case.

You think landscaping is needed for George Strait?

 

[tomson75]

You think landscaping is needed for George Strait?

Lmao....I suppose not, but then again, I wouldn't know George Straight if I **** on him. I'm guessing his fans aren't too worried about shrubbery.

 

[billknows]

Great! Our stadium is suspiciously booked on September Sundays. I hope this doesn't result in more home games later in the year (December)

hehehe:laugh2:

 

[thomas_22]

Ranger have their own park but it is right down the street from the Cowboys new stadium

I am a huge Rangers fan but will there even be any games worth going to in september considering they'll be out of any serious playoff scenarios come septmber or for that matter april? I cant imagine parking or traffic being any worse then it was at Texas stadium

 

[ineedacaddy]

The second week of the season, on NBC. Giants will be the team. You heard it here.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Didn't they say something in that vid you posted earlier today about it opening in 1 1/2 months? Thats certainly sooner than I expected. It doesn't look as if they've even touched the grounds surrounding the place. No parking, no landscaping. That's gonna be some rushed work if that's the case.

Heh, there's parking and landscaping, it's just not complete.

The second week of the season, on NBC. Giants will be the team. You heard it here.

We shall see.

Tho, it's not like they haven't speculated it would be on NBC. The opponent was the only thing in question.

 

[big dog cowboy]

You think landscaping is needed for George Strait?

:laugh2:

 

[CF74]

I live In Toronto so I am not up to date on this, but is the new stadium being shared with the Texas Rangers? I thought it was just Cowboys as the main professional team using it.

No just some parking because they are so close to each other.

 

[Fmart322]

Let me tell you, I work in Construction. I usually work the big jobs like the new stadium. When they say it'll be done by a certain time, it will be done. It always works out.