Was the roof collapse motivation for this team?

[CowboyMcCoy]

I was watching theebs believe video, and the roof collapse really had an emotional impact on me. After thinking about it, I began wondering just how much that pulled the team together; to rally around each other, to inspire, to motivate the players to play well for coaches like Coach D and Wade.

I think it really made a difference and just may have been part of the Grand Plan so-to-speak from the big guy above.

Tragedy turns into triumph, I believe.

What are your thoughts?

 

[parchy]

In a word?

No.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

In a word?

No.

I disagree. Can you give me more than a word? What are your reasons behind "no"?

 

[ethiostar]

I agree the accident might have contributed to bringing the team closer and forming some kind of an emotional bond among players and coaches. It happens when people go through some sort of hardship together, so i don't see why football players don't get affected in a similar way.

'Motivation' might have been the wrong choice of words though.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

I agree the accident might have contributed to bringing the team closer and forming some kind of an emotional bond among players and coaches. It happens when people go through some sort of hardship together, so i don't see why football players don't get affected in a similar way.

'Motivation' might have been the wrong choice of words though.

You're right...maybe "inspiration"?

 

[StylisticS]

You're right...maybe "inspiration"?

I can deal with that more than motivation. If anything gave them motivation, it's the fact that the media kept saying they would be worse w/o TO and how the Dallas media attacked Wade Phillips.

 

[KJJ]

The big motivator for the Cowboys was the collapse in Philly in last years season finale. That was a big wake up call for everyone associated with the Cowboys. They lost alot of respect from everyone with that performance. Their character and heart were being questioned and those same questions started up again entering the Saints game. One reporter practically called them a bunch of losers and Tony Dungy gave them no chance to beat NO. The team got sick of hearing the criticism that they can't win important games in Dec and they finally stepped up and came together. Nothing inspires players more then being called losers and having everyone count them out. You have to go back 14 years to see a Cowboys team playing as well as this one is.

 

[zrinkill]

I think trust, respect, and hero's emerged from that tragedy.

The rookies and young players ran into a dangerous situation to help their friends and coworkers. Their teamates will remember that.

Those who were hurt got back to work as soon as they were able to. The team will never forget that.

The organization (jerry) was only concerned about the well being of his people. Not the pending lawsuites, not the "bad" press, not the money.

So in a way it probably solidified some very important relationships.

 

[Draegerman]

I was watching theebs believe video, and the roof collapse really had an emotional impact on me. After thinking about it, I began wondering just how much that pulled the team together; to rally around each other, to inspire, to motivate the players to play well for coaches like Coach D and Wade.

I think it really made a difference and just may have been part of the Grand Plan so-to-speak from the big guy above.

Tragedy turns into triumph, I believe.

What are your thoughts?

I'm with Parchy on this one - No

But since you require us to expound on our one word replies, here's mine:

The only players that were affected by this were the rookies (since they were told to be there when it happened). And as a result of this, Patrick Crayton continues to mess with them by shouting "Look out!!!" ,whenever they're inside the new stadium with the roof closed.

Freaks 'em out everytime.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

I think trust, respect, and hero's emerged from that tragedy.

The rookies and young players ran into a dangerous situation to help their friends and coworkers. Their teamates will remember that.

Those who were hurt got back to work as soon as they were able to. The team will never forget that.

The organization (jerry) was only concerned about the well being of his people. Not the pending lawsuites, not the "bad" press, not the money.

So in a way it probably solidified some very important relationships.

I couldn't agree with you more. How's it going, Zrin?

 

[parchy]

I disagree. Can you give me more than a word? What are your reasons behind "no"?

Because it was the collapse of a practice structure. It wasn't a galvanizing event beyond the norm. It was probably frightening and confusing. I don't see it doing anything more than providing a 'that sucks, move on' mindset. If anything, the guys are playing for the injured, but I can't see that being any kind of spark. If it was we would have peaked earlier in the season when it was fresher.

What it did do is bring out the beast in DeCamillis. I think the team benefited from seeing him in a neck brace shouting through a bullhorn as a point of pride. But I don't for a minute believe that the players have even thought about that event in three months. They probably talk about the Saints win. They probably don't talk about a building collapse other than to say, "dude, wasn't that crazy?"

 

[rbr651]

You can believe what you want, but the only inspiration a professional athlete has is the 7 digit paycheck they get. This is very apparant when it comes to the end of a contract. How is it that during a contract year guys play so much better? I honestly think that 60% of players could care less about the SB as long as they are getting payed, and personal accomplishments. After those 2 SB's are a distant third.

 

[T-RO]

I agree the accident might have contributed to bringing the team closer and forming some kind of an emotional bond among players and coaches. It happens when people go through some sort of hardship together, so i don't see why football players don't get affected in a similar way.

'Motivation' might have been the wrong choice of words though.

My sentiments exactly. Thus...brilliant!

 

[parchy]

You can believe what you want, but the only inspiration a professional athlete has is the 7 digit paycheck they get. This is very apparant when it comes to the end of a contract. How is it that during a contract year guys play so much better? I honestly think that 60% of players could care less about the SB as long as they are getting payed, and personal accomplishments. After those 2 SB's are a distant third.

There is a lot of truth to this, unfortunately. Believe what you want, but this is not a game. This is business. Martellus Bennett doesn't give a rat crap about what happened to the bubble. Neither does Hamlin... or Jenkins... or...

 

[MichaelWinicki]

No.

Next?

 

[MONT17]

if it was the collapse, explain what happen to this team after they were called losers by the entire world, after going 0-2 in december?


Im not speaking for the Cowboys but now that TO is gone the entire world pointed a finger at them, and there coach was the only person behind them... and they responed, lets hope they can keep responding!

 

[TwoDeep3]

The year Clyde Simmons died - the Eagles outstanding DT - they made the play-offs and Dallas hosted them at Texas Stadium.

They brought Clyde's locker with them as an extra bit of meanign for the game.

Dallas spanked that arse.

I'm not sure the collapse of the roof will have much bearing on the outcome of this season or how we got here.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

The year Clyde Simmons died - the Eagles outstanding DT - they made the play-offs and Dallas hosted them at Texas Stadium.

They brought Clyde's locker with them as an extra bit of meanign for the game.

Dallas spanked that arse.

I'm not sure the collapse of the roof will have much bearing on the outcome of this season or how we got here.

Jerome Brown... But your point is well taken TD3.

 

[TwoDeep3]

Jerome Brown... But your point is well taken TD3.

Yes Michael. I have been confusing those two guys for years. I think it comes from Clyde picking up troy and then body slamming him to the ground and dislocating Troy's shoulder. The play was on purpose since he could sack the QB without that body slam.

 

[cowboyjoe]

I think the roof collapse is what solidified this team, after they saw the cowboys assistant that was cripled for life, and the way coach Joe D battled and fought hard to coach. I think also that after coach Joe D went through surgery for the Commanders game, this even motivated the players even more. Granted, the hiring of keith brooking added to this, but that roof collapse shed light on the players that your not around here for ever, and if coach joe d could work hard, so should they, without any excuses.