DMN Blog: Roy Williams talks about incomplete fade pass from Romo and Denver altitude

[WoodysGirl]

Cowboys WR Roy Williams talks about incomplete fade pass from Tony Romo
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Cowboys No. 1 wide receiver Roy Williams talked today about the fade pass he just missed catching for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter Monday night against Carolina.

The play came on second-and-goal from the Carolina 1 with the Cowboys on top, 10-7. The ball went off of Williams' fingertips and fell incomplete. Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo came right back on third-and-goal and again lofted a fade pass to the left, but this time it was intended for tight end Martellus Bennett. The pass was long, and fell incomplete in the back of the end zone. The Cowboys had to settle for a Nick Folk 19-yard field goal and a 13-7 lead.

"It was a little bit of a miss-communication on us because I was looking for the big, high ball," William said of Romo's fade pass to him. "Like the one he threw to Martellus, I was looking for that one. It's just miss-communication, but as time goes on, he'll get a good feel for it, me, Martellus and everybody else and make it an easier completion."

Williams said that despite the win over Carolina, he wasn't happy after the game.

"Even though we won, we were still mad because the offense could have played a 100 times better," Williams said. "That to me is a sign of a championship team when the team wins, when they're still mad at their performance. That's a good team."

The Cowboys play at Denver on Sunday afternoon. Williams said he's never played a game in Colorado before and is worried about the altitude and all the talk he's heard about it over the years.

"I don't know about going up in these mountains. I have asthma. I don't know if I'm going to be able to breathe up there," Williams said. "That's what they say. I have to get my wind right this week. I've never played there, but I know that's what they say and my brother, he went up there for his job and he said he walked up the stairs and he couldn't breathe. He's walking up the stairs and I'm running down the field, I know I'm going to have problems."


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[Rampage]

Roy saying he has Asthma:laugh2:

 

[Plumfool]

If the boys get there early enough you can get acclimated to the alt.

 

[xWraithx]

If the boys get there early enough you can get acclimated to the alt.

how it works is you either get there 7 days before the game (I believe it's 7, or something close to it) and practice in that high altidude for that long to get acclimated, or you get there the morning of the game so as to not become too affected by it

I don't think either of those scenarios are going to happen

 

[SlwSVT]

If the boys get there early enough you can get acclimated to the alt.

The air is thinner. You do not get around that. The stamina will be affected. Over time you will get used to it, if you live at a high elevation. Then the thin air will become the norm. But, they will not get acclimated to it, even if they get there a week early.

 

[xWraithx]

The air is thinner. You do not get around that. The stamina will be affected. Over time you will get used to it, if you live at a high elevation. Then the thin air will become the norm. But, they will not get acclimated to it, even if they get there a week early.

I said "7" days but for some reason "12" is the number I have in my head

I know about all this because I read it like 400 times recently before the US national team played a soccer game in Mexico (their stadium is insanely high above sea level)

 

[SlwSVT]

I don't read about it, I live at 5200'. Trust me, you would have to train/run for 7 solid days to maybe get used to it. But thats a big maybe.

 

[xWraithx]

I don't read about it, I live at 5200'. Trust me, you would have to train/run for 7 solid days to maybe get used to it. But thats a big maybe.

I believe you, that's what I'm saying

 

[craig71]

It is more of a mind game than anything else.The altitude is not that big of a deal in Denver.I've left home (sea level) and flown to Colorado elk hunting,Denver is not that bad if you are in good physical condition.However going from sea level to ten thousand feet above is quite another story.I know what it feels like taking baby steps up a mountain feeling like your lungs have a fire in them.The people you have to worry about are those who are subject to altitude sickness,I hear it can make you quite miserable.

Craig

 

[adbutcher]

Roy saying he has Asthma:laugh2:

I can't wait for the DMN article about how Roy's Asthma will affect the outcome of the game.

 

[cowboys2233]

It is more of a mind game than anything else.The altitude is not that big of a deal in Denver.I've left home (sea level) and flown to Colorado elk hunting,Denver is not that bad if you are in good physical condition.However going from sea level to ten thousand feet above is quite another story.I know what it feels like taking baby steps up a mountain feeling like your lungs have a fire in them.The people you have to worry about are those who are subject to altitude sickness,I hear it can make you quite miserable.

Craig

Agreed, I live in Denver and when first getting here, I remember thinking it wasn't that bad. The dry air jacked with my sinuses more. But yeah, a couple thousand feet more and it becomes a much bigger problem.

 

[28 Joker]

The Cowboys should have busted 30 in that game, but I'm happy, very happy.

41 took care of it.

 

[cowboyjoe]

The Cowboys should have busted 30 in that game, but I'm happy, very happy.

41 took care of it.

yep, cowboys left some points on the field, i like where roy williams said most of the offensive players were upset because they didnt play like they are capable of,

how you been 41gy, missed seeing your posts

 

[trueblue1687]

That's hilarious! roy is obviously having a little fun with the media.

 

[Temo]

Roy saying he has Asthma:laugh2:

I have exercise-induced asthma. It's very manageable and didn't prevent me from doing well in varsity Cross Country and Track. But I don't blame him for being worried about the high altitude.

 

[Rampage]

I have exercise-induced asthma. It's very manageable and didn't prevent me from doing well in varsity Cross Country and Track. But I don't blame him for being worried about the high altitude.

I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure he was joking

 

[adbutcher]

I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure he was joking

So it begins.

JJT don't you dare write an article about Roy's asthma. You hear me FRENCHIE, DON"T YOU DARE!:laugh2:

 

[LandryFan]

It is more of a mind game than anything else.The altitude is not that big of a deal in Denver.I've left home (sea level) and flown to Colorado elk hunting,Denver is not that bad if you are in good physical condition.However going from sea level to ten thousand feet above is quite another story.I know what it feels like taking baby steps up a mountain feeling like your lungs have a fire in them.The people you have to worry about are those who are subject to altitude sickness,I hear it can make you quite miserable.

Craig

Brother, you got that right. I climbed Mt. Fuji a few years ago and was taking a break about every three steps once I got around the 10K feet level.

 

[Plumfool]

how it works is you either get there 7 days before the game (I believe it's 7, or something close to it) and practice in that high altidude for that long to get acclimated, or you get there the morning of the game so as to not become too affected by it

I don't think either of those scenarios are going to happen

It all depends on trigger for asthma. I have it, played ball in louisiana and when we played in Colorado coach took us there 2 days early. We were fine. And we ran a up tempo offense. Actually Colorado is a pretty good place for asthma sufferers.

 

[dillinger319]

I was stationed south of Denver at Ft. Carson (near Colorado Springs)... I loved the thinner air, when I was in basic they said our times would drop off but mine got considerbly better... I think my two mile time was in the 12's in georgia, then when i got there , my first time was in the 11's. I know thats not the case with most but i just really never understood it...