It's not my team anymore

[Corso]

I’d rather talk about food I’m getting ready to eat. You guys got me in the mood for ribs!

Been using the smoker and grill like a mutha, bruddah!
This is the time to do it to it.

Always looking for family recipes and willing to share my own.

 

[Typhus]

I’d rather talk about food I’m getting ready to eat. You guys got me in the mood for ribs!

Im bachelor cribbing in it for the next two weeks, so Im staring down day old pizza vs a can of soup.
They just opened a In and Out Burger down the street, might go set in line even... hum

 

[Corso]

Im bachelor cribbing in it for the next two weeks, so Im staring down day old pizza vs a can of soup.
They just opened a In and Out Burger down the street, might go set in line even... hum

Oh God... I'm going to have to adopt another old dog, aren't I?
Wait, you're too far! You're closer to Hunter S. Thompson than you are to me!
Shiz...
I'm closer to Hunter S. Thompson than most so... smoke that in your pipe!

 

[Typhus]

The thread where people changed names is and will remain fully public so you can always go back and check.

We only offer username changes every few years in a single event period and it will likely be 3+ years before we allow any more username changes so I am sure in time you will figure out who everyone is.

I normally agree that people should not be able to change usernames and hide from their reputations even if temporarily, but you have to consider how long this site has been online and how many usernames people originally chose may no longer be relevant or could be problematic with today's team.

I understand the process and appreciate the feedback, was just stating my own bias on the option.
Just my opinion, and like belly buttons, everyone has one.

 

[Cowpolk]

I requested my name to be changed to JohnnyFunBuns, but @Reality said no and I appreciate his patience and honesty in the matter.
I thought it was more dignified and graceful, but I've been wrong before.

I thought about changing my name to Butterbuns but figgert it would be rejected

 

[Typhus]

Oh God... I'm going to have to adopt another old dog, aren't I?
Wait, you're too far! You're closer to Hunter S. Thompson than you are to me!
Shiz...
I'm closer to Hunter S. Thompson than most so... smoke that in your pipe!

Brother Corso you live rent free in my head

 

[GoCowboysGo]

Before you go saying adios, seeya wouldn't want to beya or something else along those lines, hear me out.

I have been wondering if my loss of passion for the Cowboys is just the aging process or is there something else causing that and I think I am on to it. I do not have that proprietary attachment to the Cowboys I once had.

When I became a fan, they were my team. Really MY team, I felt more than just a fan, they were mine. I had a special relationship with them and almost felt I knew them.

No owner sends the message louder or clearer that this is his team than this one. He even went so far to tell the fans if you don't like it, plop down 140M of your own money. And since then, it's only gotten worse.

Not only do he and his son spend their time telling us that this is their team but they insult my fantelligence by trying to sell their way is the way. No other owner in sports history has spent more time trying to sell lemonade and eventually it becomes an insult. Do they really think I am that stupid? Just because I am a fan?

The bragging and boastfulness of the Joneses negates any "this is my team" thinking. It's all about them.

Tex Schramm was a master marketer and he had this knack for making the Cowboy accomplishments inclusive for the fans. I can still recall the pc when he established the largest radio network in NFL history and was responsible for establishing the Dallas Cowboys as Mexico's team, as well as New Mexico and Arizona. He made it about us, the fans. He said we were the reason that happened. It was look what we did.

This detached feeling I have when I watch this team play has become the norm so it doesn't bother me as much but when I watch them play, I know I am watching someone else's team play, not mine.

I realize there is no logic or rationale attached to being a fan but that's what has happened to me, I am now a fan because I've been a fan for so long. If not for the history, I would not choose this team today.

The problem is that I do not think I will ever get that feeling back again. That this is MY team feeling. And that makes me sad because one should never outgrow their passion.

This is not a complaint thread or a bash the owner one as I do not think he did this intentionally, it just happened because he let his ego take over. And a lot of what he's been doing is trying to chase the Jimmy Johnson ghost away but along the way he took my pride of ownership of my team away from me.

it is still my favorite NFL team but it is not MY team.

Exactly my feelings…I wish every NFL fan and GM/coach could see this! One of the best posts ever on this forum.

 

[nobody]

The thread where people changed names is and will remain fully public so you can always go back and check.

We only offer username changes every few years in a single event period and it will likely be 3+ years before we allow any more username changes so I am sure in time you will figure out who everyone is.

I normally agree that people should not be able to change usernames and hide from their reputations even if temporarily, but you have to consider how long this site has been online and how many usernames people originally chose may no longer be relevant or could be problematic with today's team.

Some of us even kept our profile pics and put our old names in our profiles just so people know it's still us.

 

[KJJ]

Im bachelor cribbing in it for the next two weeks, so Im staring down day old pizza vs a can of soup.
They just opened a In and Out Burger down the street, might go set in line even... hum

I was in San Antonio a couple of weeks ago and had a couple of Whataburger’s.. I’m thinking I might like them better than In-N-Out. The lines can get long at In-N-Out.

 

[Typhus]

I was in San Antonio a couple of weeks ago and had a couple of Whataburger’s.. I’m thinking I might like them better than In-N-Out. The lines can get long for In-N-Out.

Whataburger could punch In and Out Burger in the face and put them out of business in no time, just slap a Whataburger up next to every In and Out in the nation and see who wins.
Just for the peeps, Whataburger just made an expansion to Colorado Springs,, thats the furthest north they have pushed I believe.

 

[CapnB]

What'n tarnation is going on here????

 

[Typhus]

Some of us even kept our profile pics and put our old names in our profiles just so people know it's still us.

So you were formally night train?,, Im trying my best to remember everyone.
My bad, you were deathmonkey...see how hard this is

 

[Typhus]

What'n tarnation is going on here????

Its just pre draft excitement, cheeseburger talk, and user name changes all infused into a jumped thread.
What more could you possibly ask for?

 

[CapnB]

Its just pre draft excitement, cheeseburger talk, and user name changes all infused into a jumped thread.
What more could you possibly ask for?

Well, as long as nobody is wearing pants while its going on... i see no harm being done. carry on gentlemen

 

[OGCowboy]

CC just needs to hit In n Out for a double double animal style and all will be in a level balance once again.....what’saburger sux

Puro Cowboys

 

[Typhus]

CC just needs to hit In n Out for a double double animal style and all will be in a level balance once again.....what’saburger sux

Puro Cowboys

Even animal style isnt beating a basic Whataburger.

 

[Typhus]

Well, as long as nobody is wearing pants while its going on... i see no harm being done. carry on gentlemen

Nope
No shirt
No shoes
and esp No pants.....
No service.

 

[KJJ]

Whataburger could punch In and Out Burger in the face and put them out of business in no time, just slap a Whataburger up next to every In and Out in the nation and see who wins.
Just for the peeps, Whataburger just made an expansion to Colorado Springs,, thats the furthest north they have pushed I believe.

I drove to San Antonio from California and spotted a Whataburger near Lordsburg New Mexico. It’s not far from El Paso. They even have In-N-Out in San Antonio. I had nothing but burgers and Mexican food the entire time I was down there except for one stop at Olive Garden. Normally I eat healthy all the time but I break away from that when I travel. However, I continue to workout on the road.

 

[Cowpolk]

What'n tarnation is going on here????

Pants are not required

 

[tyke1doe]

Before you go saying adios, seeya wouldn't want to beya or something else along those lines, hear me out.

I have been wondering if my loss of passion for the Cowboys is just the aging process or is there something else causing that and I think I am on to it. I do not have that proprietary attachment to the Cowboys I once had.

When I became a fan, they were my team. Really MY team, I felt more than just a fan, they were mine. I had a special relationship with them and almost felt I knew them.

No owner sends the message louder or clearer that this is his team than this one. He even went so far to tell the fans if you don't like it, plop down 140M of your own money. And since then, it's only gotten worse.

Not only do he and his son spend their time telling us that this is their team but they insult my fantelligence by trying to sell their way is the way. No other owner in sports history has spent more time trying to sell lemonade and eventually it becomes an insult. Do they really think I am that stupid? Just because I am a fan?

The bragging and boastfulness of the Joneses negates any "this is my team" thinking. It's all about them.

Tex Schramm was a master marketer and he had this knack for making the Cowboy accomplishments inclusive for the fans. I can still recall the pc when he established the largest radio network in NFL history and was responsible for establishing the Dallas Cowboys as Mexico's team, as well as New Mexico and Arizona. He made it about us, the fans. He said we were the reason that happened. It was look what we did.

This detached feeling I have when I watch this team play has become the norm so it doesn't bother me as much but when I watch them play, I know I am watching someone else's team play, not mine.

I realize there is no logic or rationale attached to being a fan but that's what has happened to me, I am now a fan because I've been a fan for so long. If not for the history, I would not choose this team today.

The problem is that I do not think I will ever get that feeling back again. That this is MY team feeling. And that makes me sad because one should never outgrow their passion.

This is not a complaint thread or a bash the owner one as I do not think he did this intentionally, it just happened because he let his ego take over. And a lot of what he's been doing is trying to chase the Jimmy Johnson ghost away but along the way he took my pride of ownership of my team away from me.

it is still my favorite NFL team but it is not MY team.

Yep!
I've lost my passion for the Cowboys too.
I'll root for them, but I don't hurt as much when they lose.
I kind of expect it.