Why eaglet fans hate the Cowboys

[Bobhaze]

Fans of the football team in the City of Brotherly Shove have hated the Cowboys for decades. Our younger fans may not know the history of the Cowboys-eaglet rivalry.

It’s start was really simple: We completely dominated and embarrassed them for the entire decade of the 70s. In fact, during the 70s, the Cowboys were 17-3 against the birds. We were 8-2 in their old nasty home stadium known as “the Vet”, and 9-1 against them in the old Texas Stadium.

Here’s a look at the overall rivalry between the two teams:

• Cowboys have an overall 70-54 record against the eaglets
• In the 60s, the Cowboys were 10-9 against filly.
• In the 70s, the Cowboys dominated, with a 17-3 record
• In the 80s, the two teams split 10-10.
• In the 90s, Cowboys were 14-8. (Included 2 playoff games)
• In the 2000-2009 decade- Birds held their only advantage 13-8. (Included a playoff game)
• 2010-2019- Cowboys 11-9.
• Since 2020, it’s 1-1.
• We are 3-1 against the eaglets in the playoffs.
• The only time the Eagles won a decade was from 2000-2009.

Frankly, as a Cowboys fan since 1964, the eaglets weren’t even a rival until maybe the late 80s. Most of the time in the 60s-80s, the big rival was the deadskins because they were actually decent in those years. The eaglets sucked for so long, they weren’t even a rival.

Let’s get back to dominating those dirty birds again.

 

[Aven8]

The Andy Reid/Donovan McNabb era. And I say it with all due respect, the late great Jim Johnson. That dude could coach football.

 

[Rockport]

Fans of the football team in the City of Brotherly Shove have hated the Cowboys for decades. Our younger fans may not know the history of the Cowboys-eaglet rivalry.

It’s start was really simple: We completely dominated and embarrassed them for the entire decade of the 70s. In fact, during the 70s, the Cowboys were 17-3 against the birds. We were 8-2 in their old nasty home stadium known as “the Vet”, and 9-1 against them in the old Texas Stadium.

Here’s a look at the overall rivalry between the two teams:

• Cowboys have an overall 70-54 record against the eaglets
• In the 60s, the Cowboys were 10-9 against filly.
• In the 70s, the Cowboys dominated, with a 17-3 record
• In the 80s, the two teams split 10-10.
• In the 90s, Cowboys were 14-8. (Included 2 playoff games)
• In the 2000-2009 decade- Birds held their only advantage 13-8. (Included a playoff game)
• 2010-2019- Cowboys 11-9.
• Since 2020, it’s 1-1.
• We are 3-1 against the eaglets in the playoffs.
• The only time the Eagles won a decade was from 2000-2009.

Frankly, as a Cowboys fan since 1964, the eaglets weren’t even a rival until maybe the late 80s. Most of the time in the 60s-80s, the big rival was the deadskins because they were actually decent in those years. The eaglets sucked for so long, they weren’t even a rival.

Let’s get back to dominating those dirty birds again.

The only time I've ever seen the home team applaud for an opposing teams injury was the Eagles when Irvin went down.

 

[Bobhaze]

The only time I've ever seen the home team applaud for an opposing teams injury was the Eagles when Irvin went down.

They also booed Santa Claus, lol.

 

[Rockport]

They also booed Santa Claus, lol.

They may have been the only NFL team that had a jail at the stadium.

 

[Bobhaze]

The only time I've ever seen the home team applaud for an opposing teams injury was the Eagles when Irvin went down.

Remember when Jimmy was pelted with snowballs with batteries stuffed in them?

 

[sunalsorises]

The only time I've ever seen the home team applaud for an opposing teams injury was the Eagles when Irvin went down.

The Vet had a jail and judge in it. That should tell you pretty much everything.

 

[Aven8]

Don’t forget that this team let Reggie White go. Smh….

 

[viman96]

1986 the Eagles hired Buddy Ryan and that is when this truly became a rivalry.

 

[foofighters]

Fans of the football team in the City of Brotherly Shove have hated the Cowboys for decades. Our younger fans may not know the history of the Cowboys-eaglet rivalry.

It’s start was really simple: We completely dominated and embarrassed them for the entire decade of the 70s. In fact, during the 70s, the Cowboys were 17-3 against the birds. We were 8-2 in their old nasty home stadium known as “the Vet”, and 9-1 against them in the old Texas Stadium.

Here’s a look at the overall rivalry between the two teams:

• Cowboys have an overall 70-54 record against the eaglets
• In the 60s, the Cowboys were 10-9 against filly.
• In the 70s, the Cowboys dominated, with a 17-3 record
• In the 80s, the two teams split 10-10.
• In the 90s, Cowboys were 14-8. (Included 2 playoff games)
• In the 2000-2009 decade- Birds held their only advantage 13-8. (Included a playoff game)
• 2010-2019- Cowboys 11-9.
• Since 2020, it’s 1-1.
• We are 3-1 against the eaglets in the playoffs.
• The only time the Eagles won a decade was from 2000-2009.

Frankly, as a Cowboys fan since 1964, the eaglets weren’t even a rival until maybe the late 80s. Most of the time in the 60s-80s, the big rival was the deadskins because they were actually decent in those years. The eaglets sucked for so long, they weren’t even a rival.

Let’s get back to dominating those dirty birds again.

Because they are the most disgusting fans in all of the world of all time for any era and they have to take their misery out on something...

 

[Reid1boys]

Fans of the football team in the City of Brotherly Shove have hated the Cowboys for decades. Our younger fans may not know the history of the Cowboys-eaglet rivalry.

It’s start was really simple: We completely dominated and embarrassed them for the entire decade of the 70s. In fact, during the 70s, the Cowboys were 17-3 against the birds. We were 8-2 in their old nasty home stadium known as “the Vet”, and 9-1 against them in the old Texas Stadium.

Here’s a look at the overall rivalry between the two teams:

• Cowboys have an overall 70-54 record against the eaglets
• In the 60s, the Cowboys were 10-9 against filly.
• In the 70s, the Cowboys dominated, with a 17-3 record
• In the 80s, the two teams split 10-10.
• In the 90s, Cowboys were 14-8. (Included 2 playoff games)
• In the 2000-2009 decade- Birds held their only advantage 13-8. (Included a playoff game)
• 2010-2019- Cowboys 11-9.
• Since 2020, it’s 1-1.
• We are 3-1 against the eaglets in the playoffs.
• The only time the Eagles won a decade was from 2000-2009.

Frankly, as a Cowboys fan since 1964, the eaglets weren’t even a rival until maybe the late 80s. Most of the time in the 60s-80s, the big rival was the deadskins because they were actually decent in those years. The eaglets sucked for so long, they weren’t even a rival.

Let’s get back to dominating those dirty birds again.

I appreciate your well thought out posts. Good job.

 

[McKDaddy]

Frankly, as a Cowboys fan since 1964, the eaglets weren’t even a rival until maybe the late 80s. Most of the time in the 60s-80s, the big rival was the deadskins because they were actually decent in those years. The eaglets sucked for so long, they weren’t even a rival.

But even as a kid it stuck in my mind how brutal those games were. I mean it was a blood bath in the 70's & 80's. Like a little brother knowing he can't "win" the fight but determined to inflict as much damage as possible.

 

[Bobhaze]

But even as a kid it stuck in my mind how brutal those games were. I mean it was a blood bath in the 70's & 80's. Like a little brother knowing he can't "win" the fight but determined to inflict as much damage as possible.

That old Vet stadium artificial turf was famous for being extremely hard with lots of seams that caused knee injuries. Michael Irvin’s career ended on that parking lot of a field.

 

[the_h0wey]

They also booed Santa Claus, lol.

You forgot to mention threw snow balls filled with batteries at him

 

[the_h0wey]

That old Vet stadium artificial turf was famous for being extremely hard with lots of seams that caused knee injuries. Michael Irvin’s career ended on that parking lot of a field.

And they cheered. I remember listening to it on the radio on the way home from church

 

[Bobhaze]

You forgot to mention threw snow balls filled with batteries at him

See post #6…

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

Never forget

 

[Mountaineerfan]

Ok I was in early high school so my memory is fuzzy. But was it Erik Williams or Larry Allen That hit their pass rusher so hard that it injured both of the guys knees. I believe that it happened at the vet.

 

[jazzcat22]

Ok I was in early high school so my memory is fuzzy. But was it Erik Williams or Larry Allen That hit their pass rusher so hard that it injured both of the guys knees. I believe that it happened at the vet.

It happened in SF but do not remember it happening to an Eagles players. It was Erik Williams. He had a club move in blocking. Outlawed for sure now I believe.

 

[Mountaineerfan]

It happened in SF but do not remember it happening to an Eagles players. It was Erik Williams. He had a club move in blocking. Outlawed for sure now I believe.

I was like 12-14 years old I knew I couldn't remember it correctly I was thinking it was Joyner. Thanks for helping me out there.