The In-game Fight

[AsthmaField]

Yes, I did. Very much in fact, and I still wouldn't mind another enforcer. I love what McClain has brought. I think Carter could bring that. I think Crawford could. Church is doing better. Scandrick is doing great. I want a team that has some nasty. I loved Big E and LA because they were scary.

Then you're going to really like Lawrence once he starts playing. The guy plays mean. I can't wait for him to get back and to be part of the DL rotation.

 

[visionary]

Great post, and yes I noticed that. It was awesome and probably more evidence than anything else that this team is different from anything since the mid 90's. They don't back down, they fight for each other, and they will be the one's doling out the physical intimidation... not the other team.

I actually said I thought you'd see it in this game because Seattle is used to physically pushing around other teams. I said that I thought Dallas would come out and punch Seattle in the mouth and that the Seahawks - being unused to getting physically punked in their own stadium would try to intimidate the Cowboys. I said that the key would be how Dallas responded to Seattle trying to physically intimidate them.

Well, we saw what Dallas did... they pushed back even harder, until the Seahawks didn't want any part of it anymore. The Dallas OL just broke their will at the end of the game.

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

Been waiting for this since the 90s
Glad it is finally here

 

[cowboys2233]

It translates into a smile on my face. I still love Teague. He wasn't great. I love him nevertheless.

Not me. That is ticky tack stuff that doesn't mean anything. Yay, he shoved a guy. Now go hit that guy when it actually matters.

 

[Hostile]

Not me. That is ticky tack stuff that doesn't mean anything. Yay, he shoved a guy. Now go hit that guy when it actually matters.

We're different. I loved what Cliff Harris said about TO posing on the star. He said, "He wouldn't have walked off the field if he had done that while I was still playing."

Loved me some Captain Crash.

 

[Hostile]

Then you're going to really like Lawrence once he starts playing. The guy plays mean. I can't wait for him to get back and to be part of the DL rotation.

Oh I know how mean he plays. I see a few Boise State games out here.

 

[AsthmaField]

Not me. That is ticky tack stuff that doesn't mean anything. Yay, he shoved a guy. Now go hit that guy when it actually matters.

I can't speak for Hos, but as for myself... it think it does matter when an opposing player throws a ball at the Cowboys emblem. I fully believe that the rest of the team would buy in to the emotion of protecting what is essentially, an iconic personification of the Dallas Cowboys.

If one guy says, "You aren't going to disrespect us, even if it costs us 15 yards"... then the other players just might adopt that same aggressive mindset.

 

[cowboys2233]

We're different. I loved what Cliff Harris said about TO posing on the star. He said, "He wouldn't have walked off the field if he had done that while I was still playing."

Loved me some Captain Crash.

So what was Harris suggesting? That he would have punched him in the face? Yippee, your team just got their ***** kicked on the field but you're going to act like a tough guy now? That stuff drives me nuts. Get your payback on the field or just simmer down.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Wasn't it though? Makes Sunday's seem so far away to see it again.

I honestly feel like... If we are to win a Super Bowl with Romo that is should be stress free.

We just flat out dominate and blow out team in Super Bowl.

Super Bowl XXX had me:

- Heart palpitations
- hit and cold sweats
- shaking, bouncing
- nervous as all get out


We deserve a smooth, unabated ride to hoisting 6th Lombardi


Heh heh

 

[cowboys2233]

I can't speak for Hos, but as for myself... it think it does matter when an opposing player throws a ball at the Cowboys emblem. I fully believe that the rest of the team would buy in to the emotion of protecting what is essentially, an iconic personification of the Dallas Cowboys.

If one guy says, "You aren't going to disrespect us, even if it costs us 15 yards"... then the other players just might adopt that same aggressive mindset.

That's my point -- that is NOT the type of example that actually inspires anyone. Rolando McClain inspires by being the most physically intimidating player on the field, his big hits, his attitude. And it is NOT a reaction to something the other team did. McClain does not play the reactionary game, he proactively intimidates. Shoving a guy who just scored a TD against you is kid's stuff. Frankly, it would probably inspire the other team more, knowing that they're getting under your skin.

 

[StylisticS]

Yeah I said it on another forum. This is not the same soft team from years past. I loved seeing that at the end of the half and when the fumble happened. Not backing down or being intimidated by Seattle like so many other teams.

 

[AsthmaField]

We're different. I loved what Cliff Harris said about TO posing on the star. He said, "He wouldn't have walked off the field if he had done that while I was still playing."

Loved me some Captain Crash.

I was watching some (painful) replays of Super Bowl X a couple of weeks ago and Pittsburgh was in trouble in that game. They were flat and Dallas was taking it to what is likely the best defense in NFL history. When Cliff Harris taunted the Steeler kicker on a missed FG attempt, Jack Lambert saw it and slung Harris down by his head. Hard.

The proud emotion that Lambert's swift and brutal retaliation embodied galvanized the whole defense and they started hammering Dallas on every play. It was too much for any offense, and Pittsburgh rallied to win the world championship.

That sort of stuff absolutely matters to NFL players.

I know you've seen it... but for anyone who wants to see it, start at about 0:30 seconds in.

 

[AsthmaField]

That's my point -- that is NOT the type of example that actually inspires anyone. Rolando McClain inspires by being the most physically intimidating player on the field, his big hits, his attitude. And it is NOT a reaction to something the other team did. McClain does not play the reactionary game, he proactively intimidates. Shoving a guy who just scored a TD against you is kid's stuff. Frankly, it would probably inspire the other team more, knowing that they're getting under your skin.

I understand what you're saying... but to see part of why I DO think it matters, read my above post and watch (all of) that video.

 

[ConstantReboot]

Well they did say that Leary had the best "punch" among all the linesmen. I think he proved correct during the scuffle.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

I remember Dez towards the end of the scuffle keeping the two sides separated. It reminded me of a traffic cop.

 

[cowboys2233]

I understand what you're saying... but to see part of why I DO think it matters, read my above post and watch (all of) that video.

Yes, but there are subtle differences. The Steelers kicker had just missed a FG, a negative play for the opposing team. Harris was mocking him for it and Lambert defended his teammate, a galvanizing effect. In the case of Owens and Furrey, they had just scored TDs against us. Why on earth would you act like a tough guy then? Just comes off as frustration and the only thing that happens is that players on the other team just laugh at you and point to the video screen showing the replay of the touchdown.

 

[Hostile]

I was watching some (painful) replays of Super Bowl X a couple of weeks ago and Pittsburgh was in trouble in that game. They were flat and Dallas was taking it to what is likely the best defense in NFL history. When Cliff Harris taunted the Steeler kicker on a missed FG attempt, Jack Lambert saw it and slung Harris down by his head. Hard.

The proud emotion that Lambert's swift and brutal retaliation embodied galvanized the whole defense and they started hammering Dallas on every play. It was too much for any offense, and Pittsburgh rallied to win the world championship.

That sort of stuff absolutely matters to NFL players.

I know you've seen it... but for anyone who wants to see it, start at about 0:30 seconds in.

I remember that like it was yesterday. I was thinking about it as I posted that comment about Cliff.

 

[Hostile]

So what was Harris suggesting? That he would have punched him in the face? Yippee, your team just got their ***** kicked on the field but you're going to act like a tough guy now? That stuff drives me nuts. Get your payback on the field or just simmer down.

I think he was suggesting that Teague didn't hit him as hard as he would have.

Like I said, we're different. I like nasty.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

That was very nice to see. I loved it.

I also loved how we got into their head in the first half too and had them getting chippy and trying to start something right at halftime too. That was the first point where I felt like yes we could definitely win in Seattle because it was obvious we'd gotten into their heads and had physically bullied the bullies in their house.

 

[ConstantReboot]

That's my point -- that is NOT the type of example that actually inspires anyone. Rolando McClain inspires by being the most physically intimidating player on the field, his big hits, his attitude. And it is NOT a reaction to something the other team did. McClain does not play the reactionary game, he proactively intimidates. Shoving a guy who just scored a TD against you is kid's stuff. Frankly, it would probably inspire the other team more, knowing that they're getting under your skin.

Dude if you want inspiration go listen to Tony Robbins. This is football. Its all about intimidation and fear. If the opponent did something disrespectful to the star the players have the right to fight back if they choose. We should not lie down like a dying dog to any team. If we have punch back we should. The Cowboys did and when push comes to shove they not only held their ground, but shoved back even harder. The only way to beat a bully is to punch them in the mouth. Thats how you handle fear and intimidation.

 

[Fletch]

Great post, and yes I noticed that. It was awesome and probably more evidence than anything else that this team is different from anything since the mid 90's. They don't back down, they fight for each other, and they will be the one's doling out the physical intimidation... not the other team.

I actually said I thought you'd see it in this game because Seattle is used to physically pushing around other teams. I said that I thought Dallas would come out and punch Seattle in the mouth and that the Seahawks - being unused to getting physically punked in their own stadium would try to intimidate the Cowboys. I said that the key would be how Dallas responded to Seattle trying to physically intimidate them.

Well, we saw what Dallas did... they pushed back even harder, until the Seahawks didn't want any part of it anymore. The Dallas OL just broke their will at the end of the game.

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

Hence Jason Garrett preaching team (family) and the motto for this season emblazoned on their camp shirts, FIGHT!