DMN Blog: Ellis talks Moss/Witten to fans "Bring the Noise"

[WoodysGirl]

Ellis or Moss?
It seems every time the Cowboys get ready to play Randy Moss, their decision to bypass the receiver in the 1998 draft always comes up, especially with Greg Ellis, whom the Cowboys chose in the first round instead.

"Are we still talking about that?" Ellis said. "I guess it will always be there."

When asked if he is ever bothered by the questions and comparisons, Ellis came up with a good line: “I haven’t. But I will tell you that Randy has never gotten a sack, but I have gotten a touchdown.’’

Posted by Todd Archer at 2:43 PM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (2)

Bring the noise

So I'm walking around the locker room Thursday, minding my own business and Jason Witten asks for some help.

"Tell the crowd we need them this week," he said.

Having covered a game in every NFL stadium I must admit, Texas Stadium wouldn't be among the top-five loudest venues. It can be loud. It was for the Indianapolis game last year. But it's not consistently loud. And I've always wondered why the fans do the wave and cheer louder when the Cowboys have the ball.

Anyway, here's more Witten: "That was loud when Peyton (Manning) came in. I think it can make a big difference for teams. We hear it when we're on the road. I know it can have an effect with guys like Tom (Brady) and Peyton."

Posted by Todd Archer at 2:51 PM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (0)

 

[bobtheflob]

I've always felt sorry fo Ellis because of that comparison. It's not his fault we took him over Moss. And it's not like he's exactly been a bust either. I bet you can find plenty of other teams that got a worse player than Ellis instead of drafting Moss.

 

[RomoIsBack]

was the crowd really loud last year

 

[EGTuna]

Witten's right. Crowd noise can inhibit a QB's ability to audible at the LOS, and Brady will audible from time2time.

 

[Jersey]

was the crowd really loud last year


A little. Bottom line is the TS crowd is soft. Of course this will trigger 65K replies that they are there and loud, but it never registers TV as in other stadiums. Truth be told, the real ravid Cowboys fans live accross America. The pockets of us that attend road games are louder than the TS crowd. Its a shame the Boy's don't get the same home advantage that other teams enjoy.

 

[SupermanXx]

was the crowd really loud last year


A little. Bottom line is the TS crowd is soft. Of course this will trigger 65K replies that they are there and loud, but it never registers TV as in other stadiums. Truth be told, the real ravid Cowboys fans live accross America. The pockets of us that attend road games are louder than the TS crowd. Its a shame the Boy's don't get the same home advantage that other teams enjoy.

 

[Real1st]

was the crowd really loud last year


A little. Bottom line is the TS crowd is soft. Of course this will trigger 65K replies that they are there and loud, but it never registers TV as in other stadiums. Truth be told, the real ravid Cowboys fans live accross America. The pockets of us that attend road games are louder than the TS crowd. Its a shame the Boy's don't get the same home advantage that other teams enjoy.

i hear ya the home game i went to against the Commanders last year was pathetic

 

[GoCowboysGo]

was the crowd really loud last year


A little. Bottom line is the TS crowd is soft. Of course this will trigger 65K replies that they are there and loud, but it never registers TV as in other stadiums. Truth be told, the real ravid Cowboys fans live accross America. The pockets of us that attend road games are louder than the TS crowd. Its a shame the Boy's don't get the same home advantage that other teams enjoy.

What a fantastic quote. It's accurate.

Okay, I've never been to a game (my father went to a game at the Cotton Bowl!), but on TV it just always seems so quiet compared to other teams. I just figured because 'boys season tix are more expensive, not the demographic that gives you the rowdies!

It is my dream to make it to Texas Stadium for a game before they move into Tom Landry Field, or whatever they call it, but being in the Army in Europe might not let that happen, we'll see.

 

[FCBarca]

Some stadiums are a rockin (i.e. Bills on Monday night)...I can't recall a time where it was crazy loud although the Indy game looked like people were on their feet for 4 quarters.

It'll take a lot of that energy to be the 12th man on Sunday...Here's hoping it happens atriots:

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

What a fantastic quote. It's accurate.

Okay, I've never been to a game (my father went to a game at the Cotton Bowl!), but on TV it just always seems so quiet compared to other teams. I just figured because 'boys season tix are more expensive, not the demographic that gives you the rowdies!

It is my dream to make it to Texas Stadium for a game before they move into Tom Landry Field, or whatever they call it, but being in the Army in Europe might not let that happen, we'll see.

Tom Landry Field?

 

[Rampage]

you Texas fans gotta make noise like a new york crowd.

 

[Doomsday101]

you Texas fans gotta make noise like a new york crowd.

I have faith in the crowd for this game. I expect the crowd to be very noisy after all they are paying some big prices for tickets. :laugh2:

 

[Rampage]

I have faith in the crowd for this game. I expect the crowd to be very noisy after all they are paying some big prices for tickets. :laugh2:

well if they can't get loud for this game, something is wrong:laugh2:

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

I believe the crowd has to play a huge role in deciding this game's outcome!

 

[ejthedj]

You gotta remember, Dallas has a lot of pride in the Boys, so they really get sad when we suck and really happy when we're good.

I went to the NYG game, and it was rocking for Texas Stadium. Not quite as good as Indy last year.

So, I think the crowd will be better than usual.

I also think the acoustics in the stadium are bad--I hope the new one fixes this

 

[Taz]

You gotta remember, Dallas has a lot of pride in the Boys, so they really get sad when we suck and really happy when we're good.

I went to the NYG game, and it was rocking for Texas Stadium. Not quite as good as Indy last year.

So, I think the crowd will be better than usual.

I also think the acoustics in the stadium are bad--I hope the new one fixes this

What I like the class about the cows is we may get sad.. but we don't throw things or start chanting ___ sucks, put in third string QB

I think it is bad when you see other teams have their own fans turn againts them in a game.. that never happens with the cow fans

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I agree......I was at the Colts game last year and it was LOUD!

 

[TRUTH87]

What I like the class about the cows is we may get sad.. but we don't throw things or start chanting ___ sucks, put in third string QB

I think it is bad when you see other teams have their own fans turn againts them in a game.. that never happens with the cow fans

dude, plz dont say COW fans :

 

[RCowboyFan]

was the crowd really loud last year

Yeah of course. That game and Commanders game when Triplets were inducted, I think probably was loudest, when I have been to stadium.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Witten's right. Crowd noise can inhibit a QB's ability to audible at the LOS, and Brady will audible from time2time.

not only that, but it sometimes causes Olinemen to incorrectly hear the snap call