One of the worst Cowboy moments ever...

[MichaelWinicki]

The two longest runs given up by a Dallas defense EVER in Texas Stadium-- and they happen 4 minutes apart?????

Why isn't there more uproar over this?

Jebus, there were many seasons when a Cowboys defense wouldn't give up one of these runs-- but two in one friggin game? Within minutes of each other?

I'm shocked more are not outraged at how pathetic giving up those two long runs actually was. Maybe folks are have just tried pushing it out of their minds because of how football ugly that was.

And I don't want to hear how the offense let the defense down-- my gosh, how many times over the last decade have we had an offense that couldn't put up points if its life depended on it, yet those defenses filled with the likes of: Ebenezer Ekuban and Mario Edwards never gave up what this defense did.

Bash Romo all you want but those two runs combined, made my top 5 list of worst Cowboy moments-- ever. And that list goes back to the early 70's.

 

[Doomsday101]

The two longest runs given up by a Dallas defense EVER in Texas Stadium-- and they happen 4 minutes apart?????

Why isn't there more uproar over this?

Jebus, there were many seasons when a Cowboys defense wouldn't give up one of these runs-- but two in one friggin game? Within minutes of each other?

I'm shocked more are not outraged at how pathetic giving up those two long runs actually was. Maybe folks are have just tried pushing it out of their minds because of how football ugly that was.

And I don't want to hear how the offense let the defense down-- my gosh, how many times over the last decade have we had an offense that couldn't put up points if its life depended on it, yet those defenses filled with the likes of: Ebenezer Ekuban and Mario Edwards never gave up what this defense did.

Bash Romo all you want but those two runs combined, made my top 5 list of worst Cowboy moments-- ever. And that list goes back to the early 70's.

I agree the D shared in this. Dallas knew they were going to be running and had the run blitz on but we flat-out missed a tackle and on one of the runs Spencer tries to run around the OT instead of engaging him to free up the LB on the play. Dallas had ran several run blitzes on the night and had done a good job doing it but the last 2 runs you had guys jumping out of position and flat out missing the tackle.

 

[30yrheel]

just freaking unreal how that could happen. once, o.k., a freak occurance.
but twice? my god, that's sad defense.

 

[aikemirv]

The two longest runs given up by a Dallas defense EVER in Texas Stadium-- and they happen 4 minutes apart?????

Why isn't there more uproar over this?

Jebus, there were many seasons when a Cowboys defense wouldn't give up one of these runs-- but two in one friggin game? Within minutes of each other?

I'm shocked more are not outraged at how pathetic giving up those two long runs actually was. Maybe folks are have just tried pushing it out of their minds because of how football ugly that was.

And I don't want to hear how the offense let the defense down-- my gosh, how many times over the last decade have we had an offense that couldn't put up points if its life depended on it, yet those defenses filled with the likes of: Ebenezer Ekuban and Mario Edwards never gave up what this defense did.

Bash Romo all you want but those two runs combined, made my top 5 list of worst Cowboy moments-- ever. And that list goes back to the early 70's.

Hey, that was the most frustrating and embarrassing things I have ever, in 35 years ever seen from the Cowboys period.

I have to tell you I was at a loss after that game. I still am. I really don't know, as a team, how you come back from that. I really don't and I really am not expecting much from them after that

Last game at Texas stadium and the fans have that to remember. I think the only thing that could fix it would be a win in the superbowl!

 

[Dallyjake]

Romo did miss some open guys for sure TDs.

HAmlin is more to blame than Romo. Couldnt come up with that fumble and missed tackles on both long runs.

 

[gmb85]

In front of 100 legends and the last game at Texas Stadium? Yes, this was probably the worst.

 

[aikemirv]

Romo did miss some open guys for sure TDs.

HAmlin is more to blame than Romo. Couldnt come up with that fumble and missed tackles on both long runs.

Yep Hamlin a big culprit on the long runs and the fumble recovery. Very dissapointing.

 

[30yrheel]

hamlin's been terrible all year. of course, you don't want to have to depend on your safeties to make tackles. where's the DL and LB's? getting blown off the ball?

 

[djmajestik]

Enjoying the winter FREEZE here in Olean? Hard to even go out for a smoke break, it feels below zero.

 

[Cbz40]

The two longest runs given up by a Dallas defense EVER in Texas Stadium-- and they happen 4 minutes apart?????

Why isn't there more uproar over this?

Jebus, there were many seasons when a Cowboys defense wouldn't give up one of these runs-- but two in one friggin game? Within minutes of each other?

I'm shocked more are not outraged at how pathetic giving up those two long runs actually was. Maybe folks are have just tried pushing it out of their minds because of how football ugly that was.

And I don't want to hear how the offense let the defense down-- my gosh, how many times over the last decade have we had an offense that couldn't put up points if its life depended on it, yet those defenses filled with the likes of: Ebenezer Ekuban and Mario Edwards never gave up what this defense did.

Bash Romo all you want but those two runs combined, made my top 5 list of worst Cowboy moments-- ever. And that list goes back to the early 70's.

Yes indeed.....

What a nightmare.......my head still hurts.....pain, agony torment........still maddddddddd.

Those two plays will take a while to get over.....

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Agree 100%!

I was in shock. But in a weird way it symbolized everything that is wrong with this team.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

The two longest runs given up by a Dallas defense EVER in Texas Stadium-- and they happen 4 minutes apart?????

Why isn't there more uproar over this?

Jebus, there were many seasons when a Cowboys defense wouldn't give up one of these runs-- but two in one friggin game? Within minutes of each other?

I'm shocked more are not outraged at how pathetic giving up those two long runs actually was. Maybe folks are have just tried pushing it out of their minds because of how football ugly that was.

And I don't want to hear how the offense let the defense down-- my gosh, how many times over the last decade have we had an offense that couldn't put up points if its life depended on it, yet those defenses filled with the likes of: Ebenezer Ekuban and Mario Edwards never gave up what this defense did.

Bash Romo all you want but those two runs combined, made my top 5 list of worst Cowboy moments-- ever. And that list goes back to the early 70's.

I hear ya... but the plays are what they are.... the problem I have is that THE RAVENS gave Texas Stadium the sendoff.



Ok folks... only one or two ways to remedy this situation. I dont know if 5th seed is possible... but.... get 5th seed and host playoff game to 6th seed.

OR....


have a BIG OLE SuperBowl party for our SuperBowl Victory.

The latter is truly a REDEMPTION option. It all but squashes the Ravens runs and victory.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Enjoying the winter FREEZE here in Olean? Hard to even go out for a smoke break, it feels below zero.

We've already had a full "winter" and it has just started!

But I guess you know that!

 

[TNCowboy]

It all goes back to the guys running the show: Phillips, and the guy who hired him.

 

[Chief]

I talked to a longtime coach yesterday who said it was stupid to call the run-blitz at that point because of the risk factor. He said they should have stayed in their base defense, and played the run heavily off of that.

Hamlin missed the tackle on the first one (going low) and missed the tackle on the second one also (this time going for the shoulders of a 270-pound back). The linebackers (Thomas and James) also botched the second one, from what I could see. I don't fault Spencer so much because he forced the run inside where the other (supposed) tacklers were.

After it happened the first time, I don't think you call the run-blitz again. But what do I know? I don't have 30 years of defensive play-calling experience in the NFL.

But you're right, Mike, those two plays were an embarrassment under any circumstances, but in the last game at Texas Stadium, with all the former players there .... pathetic.

 

[notherbob]

Agree 100%!

I was in shock. But in a weird way it symbolized everything that is wrong with this team.

This alleged team is a reflection of its management and what a fitting way to go out.

I say alleged team because it's more like a disorganized mob of some superstars and a bunch of nobodies who don't seems to put forth much intelligent effort.

But that's Jerry's problem to solve, not mine.

Has everyone bought their tickets for next year yet?

 

[Chief]

This alleged team is a reflection of its management and what a fitting way to go out.

I say alleged team because it's more like a disorganized mob of some superstars and a bunch of nobodies who don't seems to put forth much intelligent effort.

But that's Jerry's problem to solve, not mine.

Has everyone bought their tickets for next year yet?

Great post.

The organization is dysfunctional from the top down. What you have is a lack of discipline, accountability and structure.

And your last line, Bob, is important. Jerry is a businessman with a product to sell next season. Good luck selling this same product again as you head into a new stadium.

 

[CoCo]

I'll count it amongst my worst Cowboy moments IF it ends up costing us a playoff berth.

Til then, it hurts like the dickens but I am more interested in substance (making the playoffs) than style (winning the last game at Tx Stadium in front of Jerry's honored guests)

 

[CoCo]

Great post.

The organization is dysfunctional from the top down. What you have is a lack of discipline, accountability and structure.

And your last line, Bob, is important. Jerry is a businessman with a product to sell next season. Good luck selling this same product again as you head into a new stadium.

Even though I myself am undecided as to how much "mess" there truly is to this organization I could see that if we fail in Philly or the next week in the playoffs that Jerry could look at certain aspects of this org the way he did in late 2001 when he decided he was going to do what was necessary to bring a coach like Parcells on board because he was convinced that element was missing.

I could see this season bringing him to a similar conclusion about management amongst himself, players & coaches.

On the other hand I am not ready to claim that to whatever degree there is a mess, that its because of Jerry's doing or structure but rather more of the combination of personalities/styles involved.

 

[dbair1967]

The two longest runs given up by a Dallas defense EVER in Texas Stadium-- and they happen 4 minutes apart?????

Why isn't there more uproar over this?

Jebus, there were many seasons when a Cowboys defense wouldn't give up one of these runs-- but two in one friggin game? Within minutes of each other?

I'm shocked more are not outraged at how pathetic giving up those two long runs actually was. Maybe folks are have just tried pushing it out of their minds because of how football ugly that was.

And I don't want to hear how the offense let the defense down-- my gosh, how many times over the last decade have we had an offense that couldn't put up points if its life depended on it, yet those defenses filled with the likes of: Ebenezer Ekuban and Mario Edwards never gave up what this defense did.

Bash Romo all you want but those two runs combined, made my top 5 list of worst Cowboy moments-- ever. And that list goes back to the early 70's.

No doubt about it, it was embarrassing. Even the laughingstock teams of 88/89 didnt do anything remotely that bad. In fact I cant ever remember seeing a team have back to back plays (run or pass) of length of the field TD's- EVER.

That said, it still doesnt absolve Romo from playing like crap for 3+ quarters.