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'Hard Knocks' review
VENTURA, Calif. - I know I'm probably in the minority with this opinion, but it just didn't do much for me. "Hard Knocks" likes to call itself a sports reality show, but last night's episode came across more as a proganda film for the fun-loving, star-studded Cowboys.
Give me more Keon Lattimore and less Tony Romo. Lattimore, the brother of Ravens LB Ray Lewis, was shown stumbling around in his long-shot attempt to make the team as an RB. I thought his story was much more compelling than showing us how in shape T.O. is or the endless footage of Jerry Jones and other personalities we know all too well. I'd also like to see more of what made last season's look at the Chiefs so compelling - a fly-in-the-wall look at personnel discussions. What do the coaches really think of undrafted rookie receiver Danny Amendola? How about the competition between young defensive backs Evan Ogelsby, Alan Ball and Quincy Butler? Is Courtney Brown really comfortable playing safety after lining up at corner at Cal Poly? And what about Bobby Carpenter's never-ending quest to justify the Cowboys making him the 18th overall pick in 2006?
I also got the sense that this team continues to lack a true sense of urgency. They just seem to be too loose, too confident and dare I say too cocky after last season's gut-wrenching ending. Is that a reflection of Wade Phillips?
I did like the footage of gregarious Tank Johnson emceeing the rookie talent show. And the show also gets high marks for helping us get to know offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and his brother, tight ends coach John Garrett
All in all, it was an entertaining hour, but it could have been better with more nuts-and-bolts football talk.
Fans who missed last night's premiere can log onto hbo.com/hardknocks beginning Friday to view it.
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VENTURA, Calif. - I know I'm probably in the minority with this opinion, but it just didn't do much for me. "Hard Knocks" likes to call itself a sports reality show, but last night's episode came across more as a proganda film for the fun-loving, star-studded Cowboys.
Give me more Keon Lattimore and less Tony Romo. Lattimore, the brother of Ravens LB Ray Lewis, was shown stumbling around in his long-shot attempt to make the team as an RB. I thought his story was much more compelling than showing us how in shape T.O. is or the endless footage of Jerry Jones and other personalities we know all too well. I'd also like to see more of what made last season's look at the Chiefs so compelling - a fly-in-the-wall look at personnel discussions. What do the coaches really think of undrafted rookie receiver Danny Amendola? How about the competition between young defensive backs Evan Ogelsby, Alan Ball and Quincy Butler? Is Courtney Brown really comfortable playing safety after lining up at corner at Cal Poly? And what about Bobby Carpenter's never-ending quest to justify the Cowboys making him the 18th overall pick in 2006?
I also got the sense that this team continues to lack a true sense of urgency. They just seem to be too loose, too confident and dare I say too cocky after last season's gut-wrenching ending. Is that a reflection of Wade Phillips?
I did like the footage of gregarious Tank Johnson emceeing the rookie talent show. And the show also gets high marks for helping us get to know offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and his brother, tight ends coach John Garrett
All in all, it was an entertaining hour, but it could have been better with more nuts-and-bolts football talk.
Fans who missed last night's premiere can log onto hbo.com/hardknocks beginning Friday to view it.
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