Monthly Archives: August 2009

The Spin Cycle: Preseason Game 1, Cowboys vs. Raiders

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Gene Strother

OK, Blue Bloods. Nobody likes to lose…not even in the preseason. But if you are going to lose, that is a better time than any to do it. Games that don’t count don’t count.
Losing 31-10, you might think would indicate … Continue reading →

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Bob Hayes is in the Hall of Fame (And it is about Damn Time!)

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Gene Strother

He was a world famous athlete before he joined the Dallas Cowboys. Already a world record holder in the 100 meter dash and the owner of an Olympic gold medal, “Bullet” Bob Hayes was known as the the fastest man … Continue reading →

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Double Trouble for Opposing Defenses

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Gene Strother

Word out of Cowboys camp is that 2009 will see the ‘Boys’ offense lining up the 12 personnel package a good deal more than in years past – and with good reason.
Confusingly enough, reporter Tom Orsborne (yes there is that … Continue reading →

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Oh, Snap! Orlando Scandrick Puts the Oh in Training Camp

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Gene Strother

Orlando Scandrick recorded the play of the day at Cowboys training camp when he slobber-knocked Roy Williams, separating the big, strong receiver from both the ball and his helmet. He and the rest of the defensive secondary continue to turn … Continue reading →

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It Will Take a Village…

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Gene Strother

…to replace the Village Idiot.
Terrell Owens is gone and it says here that that’s a good thing. It is good for the cohesiveness and unity of the team. It is good for the effectiveness of the team leadership. It is … Continue reading →

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