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They were within their rights, just as the Saints would be to do it to them. Joel Send a noteboard - 18/01/2010 05:57:01 PM
It was obvious to me before the playoffs began that the Cowboys didn't belong. They never really played all that well this year. And they play in the NFC, so their record should get a minus 2.

I mean, if you're in the playoffs, its INEXCUSABLE for you to let a team run up the score against you. I mean, Minnesota did the right thing. They came out and established that they are not going to let a team comeback on them. They'll play hard until the end. If you want to win at this stage of the year, you have to do your damn best to make sure there is no chance for a comeback and you want other teams to feel like they have to either play at your level and pace all game long or go home.

Minnesota showed how bad they wanted to win. Cowboys showed that they belonged in the playoffs about as much as Detroit.

The NFC East is year in and year out the toughest Division in football; personally, I've always thought that, if anything, their records are UNDERrepresentative because they play almost half their season against each other. When the NFC East doesn't send two teams to the playoffs, it's because they sent three. Anyone who can rise to the top of that is, by definition, a good team. The Vikings are just better, but I don't think that surprises anyone except the people who expected Reggie Bush, Brett Favre and Peyton Manning to forget how to play football after a month off the field. Anyway....

Sportsmanship isn't about what you CAN do but what you're WILLING to do. And that TD pass at the end was showing off at their opponents expense (and significant injury risk. ) The suggestions Dallas could still win at that stage are not credible; I've entertained them only because even if that WERE a valid concern, kicking the FG is STILL the best way to a four score lead. Kick or go home; what the Vikings did is the kind of crap I'd expect of Buddy Ryan. Sure, they could do it; doesn't make it right.
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For the Record, I Think Terry Was Right, not Jimmy. Joel - 18/01/2010 12:52:27 AM 985 Views
There is no running up the score in pro sports. Animosity - 18/01/2010 01:24:24 AM 768 Views
Sure there is. Joel - 18/01/2010 01:59:16 AM 672 Views
Three reasons I disagree. Aemon - 18/01/2010 03:39:09 AM 686 Views
I largely agree, but... Gher - 18/01/2010 04:45:22 AM 669 Views
I still dispute that defense wins titles in football. Joel - 18/01/2010 05:22:43 AM 727 Views
Their own coach gave Indy their first loss. Cannoli - 18/01/2010 01:37:51 AM 830 Views
This isn't about liking or disliking either team. Joel - 18/01/2010 02:26:25 AM 848 Views
I find it difficult to feel bad for a team of millionaires... Brian - 18/01/2010 01:52:57 AM 727 Views
It's less that I feel bad for the Cowboys (and more their fans) than I'm disappointed in the Vikes Joel - 18/01/2010 02:56:11 AM 706 Views
Wade Phillips should be thanking his lucky stars that the Redskins were so bad this year.... Brian - 18/01/2010 04:57:32 AM 643 Views
Ask me how conflicted I was about Shanahan taking that job. Joel - 18/01/2010 05:57:48 AM 715 Views
It was stupid but they have the right to score if they want random thoughts - 18/01/2010 02:24:39 AM 667 Views
Less time than I remembered, underscoring the point. Joel - 18/01/2010 02:32:00 AM 742 Views
Naw I hope the Saints kick the snot out of them random thoughts - 18/01/2010 03:54:55 AM 795 Views
Favre got his ass kicking in '97; I just wish I had it on tape. Joel - 18/01/2010 04:38:54 AM 838 Views
Ahem Ghavrel - 18/01/2010 09:03:35 AM 813 Views
Yeah, yeah, where were you in '04? Joel - 18/01/2010 09:05:41 AM 671 Views
If Bush keeps playing like he did I don't think anyone will random thoughts - 18/01/2010 02:13:36 PM 716 Views
two reasons you are wrong moondog - 18/01/2010 06:02:40 AM 684 Views
So it's OK to humiliate a good team, just not a horrible one? Joel - 18/01/2010 06:34:24 AM 720 Views
eh? moondog - 18/01/2010 07:11:25 AM 678 Views
The Catch didn't make up 32 points, and The Comeback took more than the two minute warning. Joel - 18/01/2010 08:12:54 AM 703 Views
um, not to put words in your mouth, but.... moondog - 18/01/2010 03:48:55 PM 675 Views
If you think they're still in it, ice it with the FG; if you don't, kneel down and go home. Joel - 18/01/2010 05:48:19 PM 890 Views
Again, this is professional level playoff football moondog - 18/01/2010 07:42:18 PM 783 Views
Seems I also misremembered the final, FWIW. Joel - 19/01/2010 12:17:43 AM 872 Views
Yeah, pretty much BlackAdder - 18/01/2010 06:58:37 AM 707 Views
Hey, if a team can run up the score against you, you shouldn't be in the playoffs. callandor1000 - 18/01/2010 01:32:30 PM 709 Views
great argument to bad it is based more on your emtions then reality random thoughts - 18/01/2010 02:09:13 PM 742 Views
pot meet kettle... *NM* moondog - 18/01/2010 04:05:47 PM 295 Views
hello kettle random thoughts - 18/01/2010 04:19:49 PM 697 Views
the problem being that you're criticizing someone for being emotional while doing the same moondog - 18/01/2010 04:42:09 PM 691 Views
speaking of sandy vaginas random thoughts - 18/01/2010 05:43:04 PM 653 Views
that was so incomprehensible i'm not sure how to respond.... moondog - 18/01/2010 11:19:38 PM 726 Views
To be fair, some, though not all, of Dallas' critics take unconcealed glee in their misfortunes. Joel - 19/01/2010 12:49:35 AM 691 Views
I have no problem with the critisim random thoughts - 20/01/2010 06:56:38 PM 647 Views
When I'm criticizing Romo I'm really criticizing Jerry. Joel - 20/01/2010 11:51:50 PM 720 Views
For all of the boot Wade talk most people forget he is one of winning coaches in NFL random thoughts - 21/01/2010 05:10:50 AM 635 Views
His playoff record is wretched though, so every time he loses a playoff game someone will mention it Joel - 21/01/2010 02:10:58 PM 682 Views
You must think Barry Switzer is one the greatest coaches of all time then he is 5 of 7 post season random thoughts - 21/01/2010 04:28:29 PM 791 Views
Barry wasn't an NFL head coach, he was a placeholding yes man. Joel - 22/01/2010 06:56:43 AM 770 Views
No sorry either a coach is responsible for his teams record or he isn't random thoughts - 22/01/2010 04:39:09 PM 700 Views
I was saying stop winning because I call people out for stupid hate post random thoughts - 20/01/2010 02:38:46 PM 667 Views
LOL moondog - 21/01/2010 02:30:16 AM 627 Views
you appear to be the onbe worked up there sandy *NM* random thoughts - 21/01/2010 05:12:19 AM 325 Views
Re: great argument to bad it is based more on your emtions then reality callandor1000 - 18/01/2010 04:43:23 PM 721 Views
Re: great argument to bad it is based more on your emtions then reality callandor1000 - 18/01/2010 06:57:47 PM 699 Views
no but when they go bad they go real bad random thoughts - 18/01/2010 07:54:40 PM 644 Views
They were within their rights, just as the Saints would be to do it to them. Joel - 18/01/2010 05:57:01 PM 677 Views
Re: They were within their rights, just as the Saints would be to do it to them. callandor1000 - 18/01/2010 06:56:15 PM 639 Views
Re: Hey, if a team can run up the score against you, you shouldn't be in the playoffs. BlackAdder - 18/01/2010 06:50:06 PM 741 Views
Re: Hey, if a team can run up the score against you, you shouldn't be in the playoffs. callandor1000 - 18/01/2010 07:00:18 PM 649 Views
I had no problem with it. Jacob - 19/01/2010 05:32:19 PM 676 Views
Seems it's just me, Brooking and Bradshaw on this one. Joel - 20/01/2010 09:28:03 AM 728 Views
What should happen... Jacob - 20/01/2010 05:24:45 PM 698 Views
Wasn't Childress trying to bench Favre to protect him at the end fo the season...? The Love Seat - 21/01/2010 02:20:30 AM 723 Views
Your glass are a little rose colored when you look at the Landry years random thoughts - 21/01/2010 03:16:48 PM 658 Views
might want to check your facts there.... moondog - 22/01/2010 01:06:57 AM 792 Views
yes but the Cowboys win their turkey day games random thoughts - 22/01/2010 03:17:55 PM 803 Views
Schramm marketed the hell out of them, yes, but Landry and the players made it credible. Joel - 22/01/2010 04:55:01 AM 721 Views
White hurt his wrist after Landry brought him back random thoughts - 22/01/2010 03:30:35 PM 653 Views
I think you confuse the press with the team random thoughts - 20/01/2010 02:55:53 PM 644 Views
Not hear... see. Jacob - 20/01/2010 05:08:15 PM 584 Views
You have passion on your side but I have history random thoughts - 20/01/2010 06:49:32 PM 640 Views
It's not about "Can" or "Having the Right" or whether or not the Cowboys "should" stop them... Mossman - 20/01/2010 04:43:36 PM 682 Views
"Character is who you are in the dark. " Joel - 20/01/2010 11:13:28 PM 740 Views
it's interesting.... moondog - 21/01/2010 02:25:36 AM 610 Views
I can never find an original source either. Joel - 21/01/2010 02:33:47 AM 642 Views
Re: For the Record, I Think Terry Was Right, not Jimmy. Kaldric - 22/01/2010 08:55:23 PM 755 Views
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