The Mighty Orphans

[CowboyChris]

Cowboys’ defense inspired by its nickname: The Mighty Orphans

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article109295592.html

 

[Reality]

“Coach Marinelli always has something he comes up with every year,” Crawford said. “This year it’s ‘The Mighty Orphans.’ It’s kind of how we live, the mentality of being treated with less [respect]. We’re Rocky, not the Russians. We don’t get the high-class treatment, but we get the job done.

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[Plankton]

The book used as a reference for the nickname is a fantastic book. Jim Dent, when sober and not evading the criminal justice system, is an excellent writer.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I wonder if there is a Disney movie with that name.

 

[Nightman]

That is the worst name I have ever heard

 

[Deep_South]

I like it. After winning the Super Bowl, "Mighty Orphans Adopted By America" will make a nice headline.

 

[CowboyChris]

I'll stick with Doomsday....scrap this Orphans business

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

The Mighty Rich Orphans. Because these guys aren't exactly orphans living in poverty.

 

[Wood]

thought Marinelli previous nicknames were strong. This one is slight step back.

 

[RJ_MacReady]

"You see what you get when you mess with the Orphans?"

 

[Nightman]

The Mighty Rich Orphans. Because these guys aren't exactly orphans living in poverty.

Considering 9 were drafted or UDFAs by DAL they aren't exactly orphans either.....6 were drafted in the first 3 rounds

 

[FolsomCowboy]

"You see what you get when you mess with the Orphans?"

Props for the "Warriors" reference

 

[skinsscalper]

thought Marinelli previous nicknames were strong. This one is slight step back.

After Golden Cock, son, there's only one way to go and it ain't up.

 

[cwbyfan72]

i think its great.

 

[DallasEast]

i think its great.

I did also, especially considering the general perception had been that the defense would not be playing as well as it has. Yet they have banded together in a similar fashion as Charean Williams attributed. I thought it was an inspirational piece.

 

[CATCH17]

I'll stick with Doomsday....scrap this Orphans business

If Doomsday is the current Cowboys defense than Doomsday isn't that big of a deal.

 

[xwalker]

The book used as a reference for the nickname is a fantastic book. Jim Dent, when sober and not evading the criminal justice system, is an excellent writer.

That's guy's life story is bizarre. Ten DWI convictions and IIRC he hid out in Mexico for a few years to evade jail.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

I wonder if there is a Disney movie with that name.

That's exactly what came to mind when I read the thread title.

 

[Plankton]

That's guy's life story is bizarre. Ten DWI convictions and IIRC he hid out in Mexico for a few years to evade jail.

Yeah, he's a mess on a personal level. He wrote his last book, Manziel Mania, while in prison. It was by far his worst book.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

I wonder if there is a Disney movie with that name.

No but the movie, City of God, refers to the gang of kids known as the "Orphans" that run the slums in Rio.