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Kristi Scales: From my sideline perspective, Dez Bryant was interfered with on last play
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Published: 18 November 2015 12:13 PM
Updated: 18 November 2015 12:23 PM
Kristi Scales, the sideline reporter for the Dallas Cowboys radio network, answered questions about the team in a chat Tuesday. Here are some highlights.
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 15: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 15, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Question: From your vantage point, should pass interference have been called on that final pass to Dez which was intercepted?
Kristi Scales: Yes, from my perspective on the sideline...and Dez ran right past me as he was going downfield...there should have been a pass interference call. Not only did the defender, Bradley McDougald, knock Dez off-stride...he also created separation from Dez which allowed McDougald to make a clean play on the ball. I will also note that the official who would have made the call, the back judge, may have been screened-off and not able to see the clear shove in the back. Dez's body was between the back judge and McDougle, so the official may not have seen McDougald's arms extended into Dez's back. It was a good play by the defender because he got away with it, and made a great play on the ball to haul it in for the INT. And, hey, when you're on a 7 game losing streak, it can sometimes fell like none of the calls will go your team's way!
Question: When Dan Campbell was a player did you ever envision him coaching?
Kristi Scales: Yes, it was obvious that Dan Campbell was a total "football guy" who would be a great coach. He was a respected veteran and the go-to guy for media as well as young players. As a reporter, you could go to Dan on-the-record or off-the-record for his take on the team or specific X's and O's. I think he really meant a lot to a young Jason Witten who was a rookie in 2003 when Dan signed with the Cowboys as a free agent. If you didn't see this earlier on SportsDay.com, I posted a story with Witten talking about Campbell. This is in response to Campbell being named Dolphins head coach. Witten said, "He's a guy who was always studying football. He wasn't the most talented, so he definitely maximized his ability. I think the reason why he had the success he did was because of the way he prepared and the way he studied. He anticipated things, a lot of things that coaches do for you. He was naturally able to do that. But I think more than anything is his leadership ability. He was able to find a way to get men to follow him and listen to what he said. I think that will be one of his greatest traits as a coach is to get guys to play hard. They'll like having him lead the way, and that's what you want your coach to do. You want a coach to lead the way and really show you what will allow you to have success."
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Follow @kristicowboy rynolola@aol.com
Special contributor
Published: 18 November 2015 12:13 PM
Updated: 18 November 2015 12:23 PM
Kristi Scales, the sideline reporter for the Dallas Cowboys radio network, answered questions about the team in a chat Tuesday. Here are some highlights.
http://www.***BANNED-URL***/incoming/20151118-1447866594-dez-2-.jpg.ece/BINARY/w940/1447866594-DEZ%282%29.JPG
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 15: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 15, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Question: From your vantage point, should pass interference have been called on that final pass to Dez which was intercepted?
Kristi Scales: Yes, from my perspective on the sideline...and Dez ran right past me as he was going downfield...there should have been a pass interference call. Not only did the defender, Bradley McDougald, knock Dez off-stride...he also created separation from Dez which allowed McDougald to make a clean play on the ball. I will also note that the official who would have made the call, the back judge, may have been screened-off and not able to see the clear shove in the back. Dez's body was between the back judge and McDougle, so the official may not have seen McDougald's arms extended into Dez's back. It was a good play by the defender because he got away with it, and made a great play on the ball to haul it in for the INT. And, hey, when you're on a 7 game losing streak, it can sometimes fell like none of the calls will go your team's way!
Question: When Dan Campbell was a player did you ever envision him coaching?
Kristi Scales: Yes, it was obvious that Dan Campbell was a total "football guy" who would be a great coach. He was a respected veteran and the go-to guy for media as well as young players. As a reporter, you could go to Dan on-the-record or off-the-record for his take on the team or specific X's and O's. I think he really meant a lot to a young Jason Witten who was a rookie in 2003 when Dan signed with the Cowboys as a free agent. If you didn't see this earlier on SportsDay.com, I posted a story with Witten talking about Campbell. This is in response to Campbell being named Dolphins head coach. Witten said, "He's a guy who was always studying football. He wasn't the most talented, so he definitely maximized his ability. I think the reason why he had the success he did was because of the way he prepared and the way he studied. He anticipated things, a lot of things that coaches do for you. He was naturally able to do that. But I think more than anything is his leadership ability. He was able to find a way to get men to follow him and listen to what he said. I think that will be one of his greatest traits as a coach is to get guys to play hard. They'll like having him lead the way, and that's what you want your coach to do. You want a coach to lead the way and really show you what will allow you to have success."
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