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I have to say, I am feeling a very large array of emotions right now. On one hand, this loss hurts. I don't know why. I feel numb on another hand because the losing under Garrett just keeps happening. Over and over! Yet, I felt at least comfortable with the loss, as humiliating as it was, with the idea that we might sack Garrett with how embarrassing it was. I saw Jerry's face. I saw how angry he looked. I thought surely he had finally seen enough of Garrett. Yet, he comes out and says that now is not the time. Then when is the right time??? I've been a fan since I was 6 in 1999/2000. I was so excited at the beginning of the season. I thought, SURELY! We'd at least compete for a NFCC appearance! Surely! We start 3-0, and I'm all giddy because I finally feel the team is destined for success......then Jason Garrett took effect.

And I feel a bit crushed because Jerry's comments made me wonder what he must be thinking. How does he not see or hear the pain of the players? I feel actually sympathetically to the players.

Firstly, to Dak. I know he played a terrible game, but I do believe in him as our starter. I do still believe he can be the answer we need. But, with Jason Garrett, how can I know? I know Garrett isn't the answer at coach. Dak has played well overall. He is having to overcome Jason Garrett. I could see the numbness he looked to be feeling. If Garrett stays another year, why would he stay? Why not find another team to take his talents to and see if he can at least have a competent coach?

To Coop, how must it feel to put your body on the line like he and Dak do. Have been traded here, and realise Jason Garrett is your coach? What incentive does he have to stay if Garrett stays?

Witten. I love that guy, and I regret that he's stuck with Garrett still.

Tank looked completely miserable along with the rest of the team. Meanwhile, Jason Garrett claps on the bloody turn over on downs. He bloody claps! The team looks down and out, and I don't know what to feel. I thought we might have a future now. I was hoping that at last I'd finally see the Cowboys in the Super Bowl for my first time ever. But no! Yet another season that is lost.

I'm always going to be a Cowboys fan. As painful as it is at times, I don't want to cheer for another team. At the same time, I just don't know how to feel as a young can that's never seen this team succeed. I'm going to see us next week in Chicago because I'm going to be there for a furry convention. I was really hoping it'd be the icing on the cake, but I don't know how excited I should feel about that. I really just don't know what to feel about this team.

For those of you who are older fans, please. Tell me. What should I feel? What should I be excited about with this fan? And not only me, but the rest of us fans who've never tasted a NFCC with the Cowboys. Help me.
 
Sorry for the long post, but I'm just so frustrated at the moment, and I have no idea what to feel right now. I'm used to the losing, or so I thought. But this game really hurts. It actually hurt hearing that Garrett might stay anyway.
 
Young? Condolences, based on my definition you’ve only seen a handful of playoff wins you may or may not remember. Send a thank you note to Jerry for all the great memories.
 
To the OP:

I am sorry. I truly feel for any Cowboys fan born after 1990. The fact that you have remained loyal to this franchise despite constant failure and ineptitude is commendable. The only reason I even give two ishts is because I remember the joy of a SB victory and keep chasing that white rabbit.
 
ChronicCowboy said:
To the OP:

I am sorry. I truly feel for any Cowboys fan born after 1990. The fact that you have remained loyal to this franchise despite constant failure and ineptitude is commendable. The only reason I even give two ishts is because I remember the joy of a SB victory and keep chasing that white rabbit.
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Yes, and I feel like I'm chasing my tail in the hopes of finding the championship with this team. And I see the players. I see how lost they look. How uninspired they are. How much pain they are in. All I can think is why? Why can't Jerry see this? He knows what he has to do. Why can't he? Why is it so hard for him to do what he must do? He built a Super Bowl roster, as he believes. It's playing like a 4-12 team. So, what is stopping him from doing what he'd do to any other coach?
 
Furboy said:
Yes, and I feel like I'm chasing my tail in the hopes of finding the championship with this team. And I see the players. I see how lost they look. How uninspired they are. How much pain they are in. All I can think is why? Why can't Jerry see this? He knows what he has to do. Why can't he? Why is it so hard for him to do what he must do? He built a Super Bowl roster, as he believes. It's playing like a 4-12 team. So, what is stopping him from doing what he'd do to any other coach?
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I think Jerry loves Jason like a son. Jason stayed with us as OC in 2009 even though the Ravens offered him their HC gig. I think Jerry remembers that and wanted to give Jason as long as he could.
 
ChronicCowboy said:
I think Jerry loves Jason like a son. Jason stayed with us as OC in 2009 even though the Ravens offered him their HC gig. I think Jerry remembers that and wanted to give Jason as long as he could.
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And he has done. It hasn't worked! And Garrett has ruined the careers of so many highly capable players. Everyone sees it!
 
Furboy said:
Sorry for the long post, but I'm just so frustrated at the moment, and I have no idea what to feel right now. I'm used to the losing, or so I thought. But this game really hurts. It actually hurt hearing that Garrett might stay anyway.
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Im not sure I can answer this succinctly after reading about a furry convention, but I'll try.....

I think you should try to find a hobby and not get invested too much if you are in the teens or twenties. Without trying to sound like a curmudgeon, the times are just a changing and not for the better. I was <8 when staubach played his last game, but loved Dallas since I was 3 years old - helmets, electronic vibrating football games, cards, posters, etc. HOOOKED.

I continued to get more invested as I got into my mid-teens and even though they begin to fall apart in the mid 80s, hope sprang anew in 1990 (similar to 2007 and 2016) when new coach, QB, RB, WR, Def, began to play with attitude and toughness. Because the 70s and early-90s were mostly pre- free agency, the teams were solidified and talent was kept, Windows stayed open for 5-10 years. Now, windows for winning are about 2-3 years unless you have a top 5 QB. 2016 was the most fun year as it brought back all of the enjoyment of watching a young, hungry, fast physical team have a will to win. THen just like that, it was over. Alot of it is from the league (FA/rules/cap/etc), but the other part is Dallas culture is soft and they are prima donnas. THe hunger gets fed real quick and players get fat and lazy (literally or with endorsements, publicity, etc). Just a crap show really

Maybe it is better for the league overall, but the game itself (rules, flags) and the lack of real rivalry makes this about as entertaining as the WWE now. Irrational nostalgia is all that has kept me watching since 2008. When you see that players dont really care, and life moves on, the actual game is just a milestone on the players and coaches project timeline. Sterile crap with some TV drama
 
I don’t understand how you young folks became fans unless you are from the area or you have family who are fans. Anything much younger than 35 you never truly experienced greatness or anything that would make you want to be a fan. I imagine the vast majority of people on here are mid 30s or older.
 
TheDude said:
Im not sure I can answer this succinctly after reading about a furry convention, but I'll try.....

I think you should try to find a hobby and not get invested too much if you are in the teens or twenties. Without trying to sound like a curmudgeon, the times are just a changing and not for the better. I was <8 when staubach played his last game, but loved Dallas since I was 3 years old - helmets, electronic vibrating football games, cards, posters, etc. HOOOKED.

I continued to get more invested as I got into my mid-teens and even though they begin to fall apart in the mid 80s, hope sprang anew in 1990 (similar to 2007 and 2016) when new coach, QB, RB, WR, Def, began to play with attitude and toughness. Because the 70s and early-90s were mostly pre- free agency, the teams were solidified and talent was kept, Windows stayed open for 5-10 years. Now, windows for winning are about 2-3 years unless you have a top 5 QB. 2016 was the most fun year as it brought back all of the enjoyment of watching a young, hungry, fast physical team have a will to win. THen just like that, it was over. Alot of it is from the league (FA/rules/cap/etc), but the other part is Dallas culture is soft and they are prima donnas. THe hunger gets fed real quick and players get fat and lazy (literally or with endorsements, publicity, etc). Just a crap show really

Maybe it is better for the league overall, but the game itself (rules, flags) and the lack of real rivalry makes this about as entertaining as the WWE now. Irrational nostalgia is all that has kept me watching since 2008. When you see that players dont really care, and life moves on, the actual game is just a milestone on the players and coaches project timeline. Sterile crap with some TV drama
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To be honest, that is a big reason I'm glad for being a furry and to be going to a convention. It will take my mind off it, and it's something I enjoy. I suppose I'll just invest more of my attention to that.
 
Cattle_Rancher said:
I don’t understand how you young folks became fans unless you are from the area or you have family who are fans. Anything much younger than 35 you never truly experienced greatness or anything that would make you want to be a fan. I imagine the vast majority of people on here are mid 30s or older.
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Honestly, I'm a completely strange chap in that regard. My dad and most of my family are Eagles fans. I live in Houston. I guess when growing up, I just saw the Cowboys a lot, and Emmitt Smith got me into cheering for the Cowboys. He was my role model growing up. I looked up to him. So, I suppose Emmitt and Romo were my reasons for being a Cowboys fan for a long time.
 
Furboy said:
To be honest, that is a big reason I'm glad for being a furry and to be going to a convention. It will take my mind off it, and it's something I enjoy. I suppose I'll just invest more of my attention to that.
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Seriously. Enjoy and Godspeed.

I think I am ready to take up smoking and a career in black mold removal
 
Furboy said:
To be honest, that is a big reason I'm glad for being a furry and to be going to a convention. It will take my mind off it, and it's something I enjoy. I suppose I'll just invest more of my attention to that.
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Plus, I feel quite connected to the fandom. It's still a team feel to it, except I'm on the team. I love the fandom, you know?
 
Furboy said:
I have to say, I am feeling a very large array of emotions right now. On one hand, this loss hurts. I don't know why. I feel numb on another hand because the losing under Garrett just keeps happening. Over and over! Yet, I felt at least comfortable with the loss, as humiliating as it was, with the idea that we might sack Garrett with how embarrassing it was. I saw Jerry's face. I saw how angry he looked. I thought surely he had finally seen enough of Garrett. Yet, he comes out and says that now is not the time. Then when is the right time??? I've been a fan since I was 6 in 1999/2000. I was so excited at the beginning of the season. I thought, SURELY! We'd at least compete for a NFCC appearance! Surely! We start 3-0, and I'm all giddy because I finally feel the team is destined for success......then Jason Garrett took effect.

And I feel a bit crushed because Jerry's comments made me wonder what he must be thinking. How does he not see or hear the pain of the players? I feel actually sympathetically to the players.

Firstly, to Dak. I know he played a terrible game, but I do believe in him as our starter. I do still believe he can be the answer we need. But, with Jason Garrett, how can I know? I know Garrett isn't the answer at coach. Dak has played well overall. He is having to overcome Jason Garrett. I could see the numbness he looked to be feeling. If Garrett stays another year, why would he stay? Why not find another team to take his talents to and see if he can at least have a competent coach?

To Coop, how must it feel to put your body on the line like he and Dak do. Have been traded here, and realise Jason Garrett is your coach? What incentive does he have to stay if Garrett stays?

Witten. I love that guy, and I regret that he's stuck with Garrett still.

Tank looked completely miserable along with the rest of the team. Meanwhile, Jason Garrett claps on the bloody turn over on downs. He bloody claps! The team looks down and out, and I don't know what to feel. I thought we might have a future now. I was hoping that at last I'd finally see the Cowboys in the Super Bowl for my first time ever. But no! Yet another season that is lost.

I'm always going to be a Cowboys fan. As painful as it is at times, I don't want to cheer for another team. At the same time, I just don't know how to feel as a young can that's never seen this team succeed. I'm going to see us next week in Chicago because I'm going to be there for a furry convention. I was really hoping it'd be the icing on the cake, but I don't know how excited I should feel about that. I really just don't know what to feel about this team.

For those of you who are older fans, please. Tell me. What should I feel? What should I be excited about with this fan? And not only me, but the rest of us fans who've never tasted a NFCC with the Cowboys. Help me.
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I know young people are supposed to be sensitive these days, but it is ok the be furious about this team. You can find some full games on youtube about the glory days. Watch those videos and you'll see how Cowboys football once was, the true pursuit of perfection and dominance. Not the circus it has been in your young lifetime.
 
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