Thoughts on the game

[LearningToFly]

Well, I said I'd be back either way to congratulate you all on a hard fought game, and in that regard it definitely didn't disappoint. Just a few ramblings on the game:

-- Tashard Choice looks like a keeper. I think the Steelers were surprised he was as involved as he was in the gameplan. 150+ yards I believe it was from scrimmage? Pretty damn good against the Steelers D.

-- Great defensive performance by the Cowboys, you can tell how much this game meant to those guys. The CBs made some great pass breakups and the d-line kept the running game in check all day long. Even though I'm not sure if Parker should be playing right now (he doesn't even look like half the running back he was before the injuries), between stopping him, and the goal line stand, impressive stuff.

-- Ike Taylor is one of the most underrated corners in the NFL. Looks like he shadowed TO all game and did a great job. I knew this secondary was the best the Steelers have put out there since the Woodson and Carnel Lake days, and they held up great. They didn't give Romo much to work with.

-- James Harrison and DeMarcus Ware both played as expected, although I guess I'm a little surprised Ware wasn't more of a factor in the game, but the Steelers were definitely giving some help to Starks on the left side as well.

-- Overall, the Cowboys played winning football, and as others have pointed out, after having all those turnovers it was amazing they were in a good position to win the game. But it's hard to turn the ball over 5 times and win on the road against a good team... same time though, it's a testament to your team that even in the face of that they probably should have won it. This could have been a big statement win for the Cowboys, and would've been huge with the Falcons losing as well. But with the Steelers D and Big Ben's ability to put a drive together when you need it the most, I never count them out of any game. Hell of a game though, and I'd love to see us match up again soon.

 

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[ETex]

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LOL Thats funny right there, don't care who you are.

Good post LearningToFly I'd have to concur.

 

[Oh_Canada]

-- Overall, the Cowboys played winning football, and as others have pointed out, after having all those turnovers it was amazing they were in a good position to win the game. But it's hard to turn the ball over 5 times and win on the road against a good team... same time though, it's a testament to your team that even in the face of that they probably should have won it. This could have been a big statement win for the Cowboys, and would've been huge with the Falcons losing as well. But with the Steelers D and Big Ben's ability to put a drive together when you need it the most, I never count them out of any game. Hell of a game though, and I'd love to see us match up again soon.

I am not displeased with the effort...they did leave it out on the field, particuarly the defense, but to say that was winning football is a bit of a stretch. Winning football teams do not turn the ball over five times.

 

[Phrozen Phil]

Well, I said I'd be back either way to congratulate you all on a hard fought game, and in that regard it definitely didn't disappoint. Just a few ramblings on the game:

-- Tashard Choice looks like a keeper. I think the Steelers were surprised he was as involved as he was in the gameplan. 150+ yards I believe it was from scrimmage? Pretty damn good against the Steelers D.

-- Great defensive performance by the Cowboys, you can tell how much this game meant to those guys. The CBs made some great pass breakups and the d-line kept the running game in check all day long. Even though I'm not sure if Parker should be playing right now (he doesn't even look like half the running back he was before the injuries), between stopping him, and the goal line stand, impressive stuff.

-- Ike Taylor is one of the most underrated corners in the NFL. Looks like he shadowed TO all game and did a great job. I knew this secondary was the best the Steelers have put out there since the Woodson and Carnel Lake days, and they held up great. They didn't give Romo much to work with.

-- James Harrison and DeMarcus Ware both played as expected, although I guess I'm a little surprised Ware wasn't more of a factor in the game, but the Steelers were definitely giving some help to Starks on the left side as well.

-- Overall, the Cowboys played winning football, and as others have pointed out, after having all those turnovers it was amazing they were in a good position to win the game. But it's hard to turn the ball over 5 times and win on the road against a good team... same time though, it's a testament to your team that even in the face of that they probably should have won it. This could have been a big statement win for the Cowboys, and would've been huge with the Falcons losing as well. But with the Steelers D and Big Ben's ability to put a drive together when you need it the most, I never count them out of any game. Hell of a game though, and I'd love to see us match up again soon.

You're a class act. I'll agree on Ike Taylor, as he played well, as did the Steelers D. Starks played well, but he used his hands pretty lberally in the holding department. He didn't get caught, which is to his credit. Maybe we should have put the splint back on Tony's finger. In all fairness, it was a tough effort in bad weather. It would be fun to face you guys again inthe SB, but only time will tell.

 

[THUMPER]

Well, I said I'd be back either way to congratulate you all on a hard fought game, and in that regard it definitely didn't disappoint. Just a few ramblings on the game:

-- Tashard Choice looks like a keeper. I think the Steelers were surprised he was as involved as he was in the gameplan. 150+ yards I believe it was from scrimmage? Pretty damn good against the Steelers D.

-- Great defensive performance by the Cowboys, you can tell how much this game meant to those guys. The CBs made some great pass breakups and the d-line kept the running game in check all day long. Even though I'm not sure if Parker should be playing right now (he doesn't even look like half the running back he was before the injuries), between stopping him, and the goal line stand, impressive stuff.

-- Ike Taylor is one of the most underrated corners in the NFL. Looks like he shadowed TO all game and did a great job. I knew this secondary was the best the Steelers have put out there since the Woodson and Carnel Lake days, and they held up great. They didn't give Romo much to work with.

-- James Harrison and DeMarcus Ware both played as expected, although I guess I'm a little surprised Ware wasn't more of a factor in the game, but the Steelers were definitely giving some help to Starks on the left side as well.

-- Overall, the Cowboys played winning football, and as others have pointed out, after having all those turnovers it was amazing they were in a good position to win the game. But it's hard to turn the ball over 5 times and win on the road against a good team... same time though, it's a testament to your team that even in the face of that they probably should have won it. This could have been a big statement win for the Cowboys, and would've been huge with the Falcons losing as well. But with the Steelers D and Big Ben's ability to put a drive together when you need it the most, I never count them out of any game. Hell of a game though, and I'd love to see us match up again soon.

Thanks and good analysis. Nice to see a fan from another team have some class for a change, not coming in crowing about how badly we suck and how great they are.

This was the one game on our schedule that worried me from the start. A tough game in tough conditions. Your guys didn't give up and made plays when they needed to. Congrats on this win.

I hope we meet again in the SB sometime soon, we still owe you one. :starspin