Tonight at 8pm kicks off Dallas Cowboys football with their first preseason game of the 2012 season, a trip to Oakland to face off against The Raiders.
As I always state, I have such a love/hate relationship with preseason games, I love that football is back on and it gives me something to watch, but it's preseason so it doesn't count for anything. Starters don't play much at all, and there is, of course, a risk for unneccessary injury.
All of that aside, I am still hype to see The 'Boys back on the field... well some of them... It seems as though for precautionary reasons they will be holding back Austin, Bryant and Mo Claiborne (and a few others,) due to injury. It will also be interesting to watch how they handle the center situation, which is severly hampered due to injury and there is barely any depth to work with.
I suppose that's all I really have to say so far... will update later, or tomorrow (or more likely, never,) with a breakdown of the game...
Monday, August 13, 2012
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Updates... Training Camp Woes
I really need to update this thing more frequently because I missed a few fairly relevant news items... so I'll be brief, but Dez Bryant was recently arrested for battery... against his Mom, and it is still undecided if he will miss any game time or if Goodell will enforce any punishments. The charges were dropped and he is already attending training camp (and looking great so far, even though it's only been 2 days so far.)
Besides that, Training Camp did indeed begin this week, and it is hyping me up for the season, but worrisome injuries are already popping up... including the following:
CB; Mike Jenkins; Shoulder; Placed on PUP list
G; Mackenzy Bernadeau; Hip, Knee; Placed on PUP list
G/C; Kevin Kowalski; Ankle; Placed on PUP list
WR; Danny Coale; Foot; Placed on PUP list
S; Gerald Sensabaugh; Knee; Day-to-day
S; Matt Johnson; Hamstring; Day-to-day
NT; Jay Ratliff; Foot; Out indefinitely
G/C; Bill Nagy; Ankle; Out indefinitely
Also, Felix Jones, Brodney Pool and Andre Holmes were unable to practice because they all failed the conditioning test.
I have no doubt the pieces will fall into place and the injuries will heal up, but we are now (roughly) a month away from the start of the season, so it is crunch time to prepare, and with The Giants first on the schedule, we need to bring our A game, without question.
That's it for now... Will (try) to keep this updated throughout training camp and preseason.
Besides that, Training Camp did indeed begin this week, and it is hyping me up for the season, but worrisome injuries are already popping up... including the following:
CB; Mike Jenkins; Shoulder; Placed on PUP list
G; Mackenzy Bernadeau; Hip, Knee; Placed on PUP list
G/C; Kevin Kowalski; Ankle; Placed on PUP list
WR; Danny Coale; Foot; Placed on PUP list
S; Gerald Sensabaugh; Knee; Day-to-day
S; Matt Johnson; Hamstring; Day-to-day
NT; Jay Ratliff; Foot; Out indefinitely
G/C; Bill Nagy; Ankle; Out indefinitely
Also, Felix Jones, Brodney Pool and Andre Holmes were unable to practice because they all failed the conditioning test.
I have no doubt the pieces will fall into place and the injuries will heal up, but we are now (roughly) a month away from the start of the season, so it is crunch time to prepare, and with The Giants first on the schedule, we need to bring our A game, without question.
That's it for now... Will (try) to keep this updated throughout training camp and preseason.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Preseason Schedule
The preseason schedule has been finalized.
Mon., Aug. 13 @ Oakland 7:00 p.m.
Sat. Aug. 18 @ San Diego 8:00 p.m.
Sat. Aug. 25 vs ST. LOUIS 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Aug. 29 vs MIAMI 7:30 p.m.
That's pretty much it.
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Mon., Aug. 13 @ Oakland 7:00 p.m.
Sat. Aug. 18 @ San Diego 8:00 p.m.
Sat. Aug. 25 vs ST. LOUIS 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Aug. 29 vs MIAMI 7:30 p.m.
That's pretty much it.
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Friday, April 27, 2012
Draft!!
Holy Cow, a lot has happened since I last posted on here, including but not limited to Dallas releasing Terence Newman, Bradie James and a few others, and also losing (to free agency) such players as Laurent Robinson and a couple other guys. They did acquire some help though, picking up the outstanding cornerback, Brandon Carr, from Kansas City, and also grabbing a few other players in free agency.
Yesterday was the start of the NFL Draft, and to everyone's surprise, Dallas traded up with St. Louis and went from the 14th overall pick to the 6th overall pick (giving up only a 2nd round pick.) It was a power move to grab the best cornerback in the 2012 draft, Morris Claiborne, which suddenly turns our mediocre (at best) secondary to one of the most dangerous secondaries in the league. Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne will be led by Rob Ryan and should provide a terrorizing threat to anyone trying to pass the ball. Although this means Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick have become expendable all of a sudden, they will still work nicely in certain packages.
The offense doesn't need much improvement, but I imagine they will try to grab at least a center, and maybe a fullback in the remainder of the draft... they will more than likely get a couple more defensive players, like a safety, possibly an ILB. Tonight will be rounds 2 and 3 of the draft, and Dallas won't be picking until somewhere around pick 86 since they gave up their 2nd rounder for Claiborne.
On a personal level, I am ecstatic about the acquisition of Morris Claiborne, and I am extremely happy for him because he was blindsided by this decision (in a good way.) Apparently his family is filled with Cowboys fans, and they never thought he would be picked up by Dallas. The main shocker in this choice was mostly because Claiborne was not approached at all by The Cowboys pre-draft, not even a phone call, and to suddenly be hunted by one of the greatest and most amazing franchises in the league, well, that would be enough to humble anyone.
I will do my best to update this post with the remaining draft picks and my thoughts about them... Go Cowboys!!
**FRIDAY UPDATE**
With the 81st overall pick (3rd round,) The Dallas Cowboys chose... DE Tyrone Crawford from BSU, who will add another element for Rob Ryan to toy with as more depth is added to the defense.
Well that's it for tonight, tomorrow is the remainder of the draft and I will be back to keep you updated on all of the new Cowboys.
**SATURDAY UPDATE**
To quickly recap the remainder of draft picks (rounds 4-7)
Round 4 - 113th overall pick - LB Kyle Wilbur from Wake Forrest
Round 4 - 135th overall pick - SS Matt Johnson from Eastern Washington University
Round 5 - 152nd overall pick - WR Danny Coale from Virginia Tech
Round 6 - 186th overall pick - TE James Hanna from Oklahoma
Round 7 - 222nd overall pick - LB Caleb McSurdy from Montana
Yesterday was the start of the NFL Draft, and to everyone's surprise, Dallas traded up with St. Louis and went from the 14th overall pick to the 6th overall pick (giving up only a 2nd round pick.) It was a power move to grab the best cornerback in the 2012 draft, Morris Claiborne, which suddenly turns our mediocre (at best) secondary to one of the most dangerous secondaries in the league. Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne will be led by Rob Ryan and should provide a terrorizing threat to anyone trying to pass the ball. Although this means Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick have become expendable all of a sudden, they will still work nicely in certain packages.
The offense doesn't need much improvement, but I imagine they will try to grab at least a center, and maybe a fullback in the remainder of the draft... they will more than likely get a couple more defensive players, like a safety, possibly an ILB. Tonight will be rounds 2 and 3 of the draft, and Dallas won't be picking until somewhere around pick 86 since they gave up their 2nd rounder for Claiborne.
On a personal level, I am ecstatic about the acquisition of Morris Claiborne, and I am extremely happy for him because he was blindsided by this decision (in a good way.) Apparently his family is filled with Cowboys fans, and they never thought he would be picked up by Dallas. The main shocker in this choice was mostly because Claiborne was not approached at all by The Cowboys pre-draft, not even a phone call, and to suddenly be hunted by one of the greatest and most amazing franchises in the league, well, that would be enough to humble anyone.
I will do my best to update this post with the remaining draft picks and my thoughts about them... Go Cowboys!!
**FRIDAY UPDATE**
With the 81st overall pick (3rd round,) The Dallas Cowboys chose... DE Tyrone Crawford from BSU, who will add another element for Rob Ryan to toy with as more depth is added to the defense.
Well that's it for tonight, tomorrow is the remainder of the draft and I will be back to keep you updated on all of the new Cowboys.
**SATURDAY UPDATE**
To quickly recap the remainder of draft picks (rounds 4-7)
Round 4 - 113th overall pick - LB Kyle Wilbur from Wake Forrest
Round 4 - 135th overall pick - SS Matt Johnson from Eastern Washington University
Round 5 - 152nd overall pick - WR Danny Coale from Virginia Tech
Round 6 - 186th overall pick - TE James Hanna from Oklahoma
Round 7 - 222nd overall pick - LB Caleb McSurdy from Montana
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Peyton Manning
Not too
much news in the NFL in this off-season thus far, oh except a little thing about this Peyton Manning guy who just got cut from The Colts yesterday... say What!?
much news in the NFL in this off-season thus far, oh except a little thing about this Peyton Manning guy who just got cut from The Colts yesterday... say What!?
Yep, looks like Jim Irsay decided they wanted to head in another direction in regards to Peyton and they cut him, which will be an interesting thing to watch to see where he ends up.
That's about it.
***UPDATE***
After a brief period considering many options, Peyton Manning has chosen to go to The Denver Broncos, who then released Jesus' superstar, Tim Tebow who was then picked up by The Jets in a pretty shocking announcement.
***UPDATE***
After a brief period considering many options, Peyton Manning has chosen to go to The Denver Broncos, who then released Jesus' superstar, Tim Tebow who was then picked up by The Jets in a pretty shocking announcement.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Go Ahead and Crown Their Asses...
Well, looks like MVP Eli Manning and the 
New York Giants did it again and upset The Patriots in the last few minutes of the game... leaving Brady with only a hail mary attempt to win the game... which failed...
Ugh.... Whatever...
Giants win Super Bowl XLVI and will get to boast all year.
Final score was 21 to 17.
New York Giants did it again and upset The Patriots in the last few minutes of the game... leaving Brady with only a hail mary attempt to win the game... which failed...Ugh.... Whatever...
Giants win Super Bowl XLVI and will get to boast all year.
Final score was 21 to 17.
Time to move on to the Combine (later this month) and the Draft (April)... 2011 Football Season is officially Dead!
Super Day XLVI
T-Minus
8.5 hours and counting until Super Bowl XLVI (that's 46, I think)... The battle between Eli Manning and his New York Giants taking on Tom Brady and his New England Patriots... Boston vs. New York and just like Palestine and Isreal, these two areas never stop bickering, which means we are in for a good match-up.
I am in a tough position because I hate both of these teams and don't want either to win, but I suppose that's not really an option so I am putting my support behind those dreaded New England Patriots... I really, really, really, really don't want The Giants to succeed tonight... that would be horrible just from an NFC East perspective.
I think I'm mainly watching for the commercials this year :P
8.5 hours and counting until Super Bowl XLVI (that's 46, I think)... The battle between Eli Manning and his New York Giants taking on Tom Brady and his New England Patriots... Boston vs. New York and just like Palestine and Isreal, these two areas never stop bickering, which means we are in for a good match-up.I am in a tough position because I hate both of these teams and don't want either to win, but I suppose that's not really an option so I am putting my support behind those dreaded New England Patriots... I really, really, really, really don't want The Giants to succeed tonight... that would be horrible just from an NFC East perspective.
I think I'm mainly watching for the commercials this year :P
Friday, January 27, 2012
2012 Schedule
I didn't post on here yet, but for 2012 here are Dallas' opponents. (AFC North and NFC South)
This weekend is the Pro Bowl but there's only two Dallas Players, DeMarcus Ware and I think Jay Ratliff... so I'll watch but, eh...
Home> New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Chicago... (and of course NFC East rivals)
Away> Atlanta, Carolina, Baltimore, Cincinnati and Seattle... (and of course NFC East rivals)
That is all for now...
This weekend is the Pro Bowl but there's only two Dallas Players, DeMarcus Ware and I think Jay Ratliff... so I'll watch but, eh...
Monday, January 23, 2012
R.I.P. Joe Paterno
I 
felt it was only right to pay a little respect to Joe Paterno, 85, former Penn State head coach, who passed away on Sunday, January 22nd due to complications with lung cancer.
felt it was only right to pay a little respect to Joe Paterno, 85, former Penn State head coach, who passed away on Sunday, January 22nd due to complications with lung cancer.Paterno had a storied 46 year career with Penn State and a record 409 wins as head coach. His legacy will live on despite the Sandusky scandal which brought about his dismissal and slightly tarnished his name.
With the scandal, Paterno's firing, and the announcement of his lung cancer, it created a whirlwind of news these past few months, and it is no doubt that all of this stress highly contributed to his downturn in health.
R.I.P. Joe Paterno, you will not be forgotten.
Deja Vu
Championship weekend is over and the winners are very familiar...
Baltimore was playing against New England, and played a great game, keeping it very close. It all ended, however, with a missed Billy Cundiff 31 yard field goal that would have sent the game into overtime, and The Patriots end up going to yet another Super Bowl.
San Francisco was hosting The Giants and they also played pretty well, although they made just enough mistakes to fail in overtime and the New York football Giants are once again sailing to the Bowl.
So there you have it... Giants vs Patriots, a rematch 5 years in the making... Will the underdog Giants once again rise against all challenges and claim victory or will The Patriots enact their revenge for their spoiled perfect 2007 season?
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