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:tpd: exactly

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Being from MN and a Vikes fan, obviously I was pleased with the game.

Here's my assessment of the game in general.

The Vikes dominated on the D-line. That was where the game was won. The Cowboys O-line could not do a thing with the pressure that the Purple were bringing. It also hurt tremendously to lose Adams in the first half. That was obvious by what happened when Witten was supposed to block Allen 1 on 1. Edwards was the wild card. He was AWESOME until he got hurt. The attention that Allen was getting and the pressure coming up the middle from Williams and Williams was allowing him to have a monster game. Because of the play of the line, the weaknesses in the LBs and DBs weren't exposed. Honestly, I don't think that Garrett called a bad game. They were just dominated by the Vikes D-line, plain and simple. Maybe they could have kept another guy or 2 in to block, but that would obviously limit the number of receivers out in the pattern, causing another problem...get open, because there's very few of you out there. Maybe running a few more trick/gimmick plays would have worked, but if they didn't, wouldn't you guys be that much more upset?

As for running more with Jones, remember that the Vikes have had the #1 run D in the league for 3 straight years, and then were #2 this year. Running him more may have worked, but I would not have bet that it would have worked. You have to remember that the Vikes CBs are very good against the run, as well, so running the sweeps at them may not have done what it does against other teams.

I was shocked at how this game played out, truthfully. I expected it to be a LOT closer than it was. The missed FGs hurt, but in the grand scheme of things, there were other areas that were bigger issues.

The area where I see that Dallas needs some improvement for next year is the O-line. Weaknesses were exposed there, and a lot of it is due to age. get younger there, and I think you'll be in great shape for the next few years.

My take on the late TD: Well, it was unnecessary. I'm not sure what to say about it. Stranger things have happened, and with it being the Vikes, we've seen many of them. #1 is that they have had horrible kick coverage the last couple years, though they were great on Sunday. I would have run the ball, if they were truly going to try to go for it, but at the same time, you want to try to call a successful play if you're going to do it. The game is 60 minutes long, not 57 or 58 minutes. They have to play out the entire thing. If you don't like it, then stop it. If the shoe were on the other foot, I'd be upset, but in the end, the game was still being played. If the Dallas D let up and weren't playing as hard, then would you say that they deserve their full pay for the game? Maybe Childress should have put in Jackson at that point to finish up the game. At the same time, if the game was truly over, why were Dallas starters (like Brooking) still on the field? It's just my opinion, anyways. I'm sure that if these 2 teams play next year, it will be brought up and retribution will be sought. It would just add that much more intensity to what would prove to be a good game already. :)

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I don't have anything to say against the Vikings scoring that last touchdown. It's a football game and the object is to move the ball down the field until you cross the goal line.

I do find all the whining interesting especially since you don't hear any Arizona Cardinals crying about how the Saints but up 35 points in the first half. They got beat by 31 points and you just don't hear anyone crying because it was bad sportsmanship.

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I am a Cowboys fan and I had no problem with the last score. These guys are professionals. If you can't handle a ass whooping you shouldn't be playing at this level.

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What happens to the Vikes when favre retires? Who steps in?

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Well I've been in hiding awhile since the loss. Im still in disbelief and football is dead to me until next season....

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Depends on when, but if it were after this season, it'd be either Jackson or Rosenfels. Based on how the year went with mop up duty, I'd say it'd be Jackson. If he stays around another year, it'll depend on who's available out there.

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Any of you football fans interested in the CA Superbowl pool ?

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:tu

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Cowboys re upped Wade's contract today for two more years.

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Somehow I don't see Favre retiring until he runs out of teams that will take him :r

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The Cowboys and Vikings won the same amount of playoff games this year.

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ALL ABOARD! The Saints Bandwagons are in line and ready to roll in the longest Mardi Gras parade in history! All the way from Poydras Street to Miami for the Superbowl. We have plenty of room for everyone.

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Was rooting for Favre, and gotta go with Peyton in the SB. Can't believe pushing for an AFC team.. but I love Peyton's style of play. Regardless, it's going to be a GREAT game. :tu

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I thought you would be rooting for the Saints since the Cowboys could then claim to be the real champions because they beat the Saints.

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Sorry. I only have one team. I'm a true fan

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Thank you for being honest and loyal. We've had a lot of people jump on the bandwagon and you know they are going to jump off as soon as the Super Bowl is over.

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Dez bryant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!

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Cowboy fans are we ready for some football..........? I know I am!!! Let the Cowboys ride....:banger-(P

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I know I am...someday I'm gettin to that Stadium

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Hey Keith!

Yep, I'm gearing up for football season. Got a chance to get down to San Antonio opening weekend of training camp and watched 2 practices. Team looked real sharp, that Dez Bryant is gonna be a star :tu

Got to meet Miles Austin and get an autograph.. I tell ya, I turned into a little giddy schoolgirl in about .3 seconds flat :r

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Josh,

I envy you brother...whish I was closer for sure

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Its big....

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Then it should fit in, everything in Texas is Big!!

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And quite honestly for wearing my Dallas **** in Eagles stadium they should fly me down there!!!

Its not a safe place to be :al

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The season needs to hurry up and get here. Looking forward to getting our 6th at home...

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This is our year. No doubt in my mind we win the Superbowl this year.

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I like your thinking Steve :tu

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I think we are winning the Superbowl this year as well.

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They are going to have to play better than they have this preseason and get healthy.

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My thought exactly. We have to really step it up and stop the injuries.

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is that from dancing with the stars? :rolleyes:

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Or the Grecian Formula commercial :r

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Patrick Crayton traded to Chargers today for a 7th round pick. Cowboys seem to really be counting on Dez Bryant to live up to all the hype and produce A. Miles type numbers. O-Line scares the crap outta me, but we'll get it done. 12-4 prediction regular season, win it all at home in the greatest stadium ever built :tu

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A bit of a slow start for the Cowboys....

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Heartbreaker. Looks like we need some work.

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Jason Garrett will be the death of this team. Any other OC scores 35 plus points tonight

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We need to get rid of Barron. 3 holding calls tonight. Jason Garrett not calling a kneel play before half, and his dumb play calling is what lost it for us

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How did the Cowboys do tonight? http://www.s0lidgr0und.org/images/smilies/eekout.gif

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About as well as the 49ers :r

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You are correct. It is hard to believe that Garrett is/was poised to be our next head coach and we let someone like Sean Payton go. Jerry needs to get his head out of his ass or we are not going to make it to the playoffs this year.

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Skins fan in the house. Good game last night ;)
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Did the Cowboys leave any pooch unscrewed? This is definitely a case of "Not living up to the Hype">

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What a heart breaker last night. Way too many mental mistakes (coaches and players).

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"I'll take NFL for $200."

Answer: Colts, Vikings, Chargers, Jets and the Cowboys.

Question: What five over hyped teams lost this week.

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Cowboys will be fine. It's only one game.

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gonna have to go online to find the game today.

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Wow this team is turning into a laughingstock..

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Thats the season boys. Unless Wade or JG, or both are fired we have no chance