Real Cowboy fans? Please be truthful

[YosemiteSam]

Man that makes me think back to how I couldn't wait for my Dallas Cowboys Weekly to arrive each week.

Oh yeah. I lived IN the Dallas / Fort Worth area and I couldn't wait for my Dallas Cowboys Weekly either. Especially the weekly Cheerleader of the week portion.

 

[BehindEnemyLinez]

This is so true. I was born and raised in Dallas, but have lived in DC for the last 11 years. Whenever I meet someone and it comes out I am a Boys fan, I immediately say that I am from Dallas so they will not give me grief. DC folks do not like locals that are Boys fans, AT ALL. Probably because there are so many of them. :laugh2:

I would not diminish the level of fan for those living outside of Dallas. BUT, living in Dallas gives it a whole different feeling and meaning. Outcomes of games effect the mood of the city, just like it does for other teams and cities. If you don't live there, you just don't feel it as much, no matter how close you follow it. At least that is my perspective from living on both sides of the tracks.

I must disagree with the bolded statement! Being here in DC, you cannot tell me a loss Sunday won't sting me as much as someone living in Dallas! As a fan...a TRUE fan...every loss hurts and every win feels great, and just because the majority of the folks around me don't share my emotions doesn't diminish them.

 

[Rackat]

"But as native Texans, do you feel you are more of a fan or that fans outside the area are not the same as we admire them from afar?"

I'm a native Texan and I've never given that a single thought, but since you brought it up...IMO anyone who would feel like that is an idiot.

I agree. I was born and raised just North of Dallas. If you're true blue, then it doesn't matter where you are from.

 

[Nav22]

Fans in other areas have to deal with so much bull**** that local fans don't have to deal with (at least in the DC area), for a native Texan to tell me to my face that I wasn't a real fan or a true fan would upset me a lot.

So true. I grew up in the Bay Area during the '90s when the 'Boys were Public Enemy #1. It's easy to rep the 'Boys when you're in 'Boys territory... try doing it when you're 8 years old to the face of angry ADULT 49ers fans while sporting an Aikman jersey and Cowboys hat, right after we smoked them in the NFC Title game.

 

[Nightshade]

It's got to be easier being a fan when everyone around you support you. I live in Toronto and after the Jays won the World Series, all the downtown streets shut down while everyone spontaneously left their homes to join in the celebration. One of the best experiences I ever had and I'm not a baseball fan. lol

The next year the Cowboys won the Superbowl and when I left the bar I can remember feeling so elated and almost expecting the city to reflect my exuberance but all was quiet as the door closed behind me. Not a single car horn blaring.

For some reason I was actually surprised, cause it was SO important to me.

I can't imagine what it would be like to actually be in Dallas after the Cowboys won the Superbowl. All the blue and white and stars everywhere.

My brothers and sisters all around just as happy as I am.

Talk about a sweet moment.

 

[ohiocowboysfan25]

Me too fellow Buckeye.

GO BUCKS!

Been a Die hard Cowboy fan for 35 years and counting.

Been to Texas once for the Triplets induction into the Ring of Honor.

Only my wife and family really know how big a fan I am.

I love OSU but still not as much as the cowboys. I enjoy watching football of any kind though. It's always nice to know that there are other cowboys fans in the area.

 

[jterrell]

It used to be that out of state or just non-local Cowboy fans were largely uninformed but that is certainly no longer the case.

Follow whomever you choose nowadays. Just don't bandwagon.

 

[77Cowboy]

I am a native Texan who moved away, I am sure as hell not rooting for another team just because I don't live in Texas anymore.

 

[juck]

Born in Arlington in 1973. But moved when i was 1 year old to Pittsburgh. I guess Im not a native Texan then.My Dad moved there for job then back here. My whole family is from from here in Pittsburgh.It doesnt matter where u live bro,especially these days.

 

[ZeroClub]

A non-native who nevertheless grew up in Dallas (watching Staubach and company) and continued as a devoted fan despite moving away in the early 1980's.

If someone with no ties to Texas claims to have been a fan for a couple of years or less, I'm skeptical (beware the bandwagon fan). Otherwise, all is well.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Born in Arlington in 1973. But moved when i was 1 year old to Pittsburgh. I guess Im not a native Texan then.My Dad moved there for job then back here. My whole family is from from here in Pittsburgh.It doesnt matter where u live bro,especially these days.

That makes two of us.

 

[Stautner]

If someone with no ties to Texas claims to have been a fan for a couple of years or less, I'm skeptical (beware the bandwagon fan). Otherwise, all is well.

This is the key. If someone has been a long time fan and continued to be during the mid to late 1980's and the early 2000's, they are a real fan no matter where they live. As a native, and hardcore Texan I have a bit of a hard time accepting that, but rationally I know it's true.

 

[StylisticS]

Not born in Texas but raised there from age 3 to 22. Moved to DC in 2005 and just moved to Chicago last month. Boy those five years was fun but it didn't start out that way. When they swept us in 2005, it was depressing. Commander fans would not shut up. Last year's sweep was great.

But as someone said earlier. Commander fans get upset with the amount of Cowboy fans there. They immediately disrespect any Cowboy fan that's never been to Texas much less Dallas. Lavar and Chad Dukes on 106.7 the fan hang up immediately if you even say you are a Cowboy fan even if you are trying to be objective. I don't know if 105.3 the fan in Dallas does this. I've been asked if I was from Texas and they back off when I say yes. But I don't see why that matters. The funny part is that there are tons of Giant and Eagle fans here but they don't mess with them. Though, Commander fans are starting to become annoyed with the amount of Steeler fans there.

But they are upset that Cowboys stuff is sold in the same store side by side in many sports stores. I seen a blue shirt that said DC stands for Dallas Cowboys with the Capitol building in the background. Can't find it anywhere but it made alot of skins fans angry seeing that shirt.
I think this is the shirt I saw. Just found it on the net.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Not born in Texas but raised there from age 3 to 22. Moved to DC in 2005 and just moved to Chicago last month. Boy those five years was fun but it didn't start out that way. When they swept us in 2005, it was depressing. Commander fans would not shut up. Last year's sweep was great.

But as someone said earlier. Commander fans get upset with the amount of Cowboy fans there. They immediately disrespect any Cowboy fan that's never been to Texas much less Dallas. Lavar and Chad Dukes on 106.7 the fan hang up immediately if you even say you are a Cowboy fan even if you are trying to be objective. I don't know if 105.3 the fan in Dallas does this. I've been asked if I was from Texas and they back off when I say yes. But I don't see why that matters. The funny part is that there are tons of Giant and Eagle fans here but they don't mess with them. Though, Commander fans are starting to become annoyed with the amount of Steeler fans there.

But they are upset that Cowboys stuff is sold in the same store side by side in many sports stores. I seen a blue shirt that said DC stands for Dallas Cowboys with the Capitol building in the background. Can't find it anywhere but it made alot of skins fans angry seeing that shirt.

Can't blame them. I'm annoyed with the fact that the Steroiders exist at all.

Good post btw.

 

[Joe Realist]

I really appreciate all of your input. This turned into a nice thread. Thanks.

 

[DC5488]

I must disagree with the bolded statement! Being here in DC, you cannot tell me a loss Sunday won't sting me as much as someone living in Dallas! As a fan...a TRUE fan...every loss hurts and every win feels great, and just because the majority of the folks around me don't share my emotions doesn't diminish them.

What Nightshade said above is what I am talking about. I am not saying emotions are diminished not being there, but that they are greatly enhanced being there. And obviously, living in DC the skins rivalry is totally different than living in say Omaha.

When the Boys won in '92, Dallas went CRAZY. Everyone poured into the streets. Greenville Ave was shut down and it was just one huge party in the streets. Everyone was running around like madmen hugging and kissing people they did not even know. As a 21 year old college student, it was unreal. The next year when we won, I lived in Los Angeles. Not even close to the same feel as being in Dallas even though I was still just as emotionally involved.

It's the same in every city. Like how DC has been crazy for the Capitals the last couple of years. It's when everywhere you go people are talking about it; obsessed with it like you are.

It does not make one any more or less of a "fan"; it just "feels" different.

 

[urface59]

What Nightshade said above is what I am talking about. I am not saying emotions are diminished not being there, but that they are greatly enhanced being there. And obviously, living in DC the skins rivalry is totally different than living in say Omaha.

When the Boys won in '92, Dallas went CRAZY. Everyone poured into the streets. Greenville Ave was shut down and it was just one huge party in the streets. Everyone was running around like madmen hugging and kissing people they did not even know. As a 21 year old college student, it was unreal. The next year when we won, I lived in Los Angeles. Not even close to the same feel as being in Dallas even though I was still just as emotionally involved.

It's the same in every city. Like how DC has been crazy for the Capitals the last couple of years. It's when everywhere you go people are talking about it; obsessed with it like you are.

It does not make one any more or less of a "fan"; it just "feels" different.

The emotions are no more enhance being in Dallas, there's just allot more people to share the emotions with.

 

[Daudr]

I am a Cowboy fan that does not reside in Texas. I have been to Texas Stadium and generally people are nice. I know at least half this board is probably not from Texas. I want your opinions and please don't feel shy.

If you are from Texas, particulary the Dallas area, what do you think of Dallas fans from outside the area?

They are not our home team. We had been exposed to them alot when we were kids and adopted them as our team.

I know what makes the Cowboy brand so powerful is their global appeal. But as native Texans, do you feel you are more of a fan or that fans outside the area are not the same as we admire them from afar?

I had some debates about this and wanted your input.

I'm in Texas and was born in Dallas. Personally, me and everyone else I know loves all the true Cowboy fans, no matter where they are from. I don't particularly care for the bandwagon fans, though, that jump on when they are winning and dive off when they are losing.

It's ALL the fans that help make this team so successful and are what helped Jerry be able to build the Cowboy Cathedral.

 

[Hostile]

I so want that shirt.

 

[vta]

I am a Cowboy fan that does not reside in Texas. I have been to Texas Stadium and generally people are nice. I know at least half this board is probably not from Texas. I want your opinions and please don't feel shy.

If you are from Texas, particulary the Dallas area, what do you think of Dallas fans from outside the area?

They are not our home team. We had been exposed to them alot when we were kids and adopted them as our team.

I know what makes the Cowboy brand so powerful is their global appeal. But as native Texans, do you feel you are more of a fan or that fans outside the area are not the same as we admire them from afar?

I had some debates about this and wanted your input.

As non-Homer, so to speak, I can tell you it's about F-O-O-T-B-A-L-L, period.
I'm a fan of the game itself and when I first started watching I was subjected to the awful NY Giants, playing awful football. My first dose of the Cowboys was in SuperBowl XIII. There was good football. Even though they lost, how good they were was not lost on me and I've been a fan since.

As for bandwagoners, as some ridiculously call me, I think a bandwagon fan is someone who bases his being a fan on where he is located and not on great football. Most Giant fans I encounter ask me how I can be a Cowboys fan, entirely missing the 'good football' aspect of it. I'm not going to root for a bunch of bums based on proximity. I want good football, the Giants didn't provide it so I couldn't care less about them. I'll stick with the Cowboys even when they're bad, because they were the first and I've watched a lot of good Cowboys football.