[The Horrible Esthete]

If the Cowboys beat New England this week by some miracle, Brady will always have the "trap game" excuse.

A "trap game" with the only undefeated team in the NFC?

:lol:

[cferneyh]

If the Cowboys beat New England this week by some miracle, Brady will always have the "trap game" excuse.

A "trap game" with the only undefeated team in the NFC?

:lol:

And considering the Pats next game after the Cowboys game is against the 0 and 5 Dolphins, I'm guessing tiger doesn't really understand what "trap game" means.

[tommygunn]

Hopefully if a playoff game comes down to an extra point conversion for the Cowboys, Romo will be on the sidelines and not holding. Oh yeah, Brad Johnson holds now. They should be good. :lol: :lol:

:lol: :lol:



:rambo:

[opiated]

If the Cowboys beat New England this week by some miracle, Brady will always have the "trap game" excuse.

A "trap game" with the only undefeated team in the NFC?

:lol:

And considering the Pats next game after the Cowboys game is against the 0 and 5 Dolphins, I'm guessing tiger doesn't really understand what "trap game" means.

i'm thinking you're right..or is this a trap?

[sean.bonner]

I am by no means defending T.O. or Chad Johnson...
but I find it outrageous how they get fined for their celebrations...

And Travis Johnson does not get find at all for his actions after the Trent Green hit, on and off the field.
It was a legal hit, but with the aftermath afterwards, i just don't get it.
The NFL needs to set out their priorities.

[opiated]

I am by no means defending T.O. or Chad Johnson...
but I find it outrageous how they get fined for their celebrations...

And Travis Johnson does not get find at all for his actions after the Trent Green hit, on and off the field.
It was a legal hit, but with the aftermath afterwards, i just don't get it.
The NFL needs to set out their priorities.

couldn't agree more..chad annoys me more than T.O., but to fine them and not the douchebag that is known as Travis Johnson???? makes no sense to me at all

[j-monster]

Gregg Easterbrook sums it up well:

So Buffalo failed to move the clock, the Cowboys scored and recovered the onside kick, but the Bills still led 24-22. Dallas is at the Buffalo 43, which is a 60-yard field goal attempt; there are seven seconds remaining; and the Cowboys have no timeouts. Dallas comes to the line to run a play. There are only two possible plays the Cowboys can attempt, a Hail Mary to the end zone or a quick out so the receiver immediately steps out of bounds to stop the clock for a field goal try. With seven seconds remaining and the Cowboys out of timeouts, the only places they can throw are to the end zone or immediately to the sideline. Yet Buffalo's defenders were clustered in the middle of the field, not guarding the sidelines; Patrick Crayton caught an immediate out at the 35-yard line and stepped out of bounds, setting up the winning kick. Not only were the Bills in the wrong defense for this play but Buffalo also was holding two timeouts. Bills coach Dick Jauron did not call timeout to make sure his defense was set properly for the game-deciding play, or to let his defenders catch their breath. (The Bills' defense was on the field almost the entire fourth quarter.) Once more, you really have to be determined to blow a game when you are plus-5 on turnovers.

I think Gregg Easterbrook's TMQ column is brilliant. His breakdowns of football often go against common "accepted" wisdom of football insiders, but are also often more accurate than what any of the so-called experts say. Plus his additions of scientfic and political news often leave me feeling I have really learned something outside of football. I definitely need to pick up one of his books one of these days, I have heard they are quite good. Anyway I definitely look forward to Tuesdays and TMQ.

A couple more things.

1. Another columnist (don't remember who) wrote something like "The Detroit Lions are absolutely the worst looking 3-2 team in NFL history." Sad for me to say as a Lions fan... but I think he's right. Oh well, I'd rather be an awful 3-2 than a decent-looking 0-5.

2. Big matchup (duh, obviously!) this week between the Pats and Cowboys. And I never, ever thought I would have said this ever in my life, but... GO COWBOYS!

[j-monster]

I am by no means defending T.O. or Chad Johnson...
but I find it outrageous how they get fined for their celebrations...

And Travis Johnson does not get find at all for his actions after the Trent Green hit, on and off the field.
It was a legal hit, but with the aftermath afterwards, i just don't get it.
The NFL needs to set out their priorities.

couldn't agree more..chad annoys me more than T.O., but to fine them and not the douchebag that is known as Travis Johnson???? makes no sense to me at all

There actually was some debate whether Green's attempted block really was legit... I mean he did go right at Johnson's knee. Unfortunately Green received a serious concussion, but the low block just as easily could have tore up Johnson's knee.

That said, Johnson's reaction was completely classless and sickening, and the NFL should absolutely punish him for it. It's one thing to be angry and to show it to a player able to defend himself, but to act like a tough guy when the other player is on the ground and obviously unconscious is stupid.

[sean.bonner]

7-0

But that doesn't matter...
All that matters is next week.

Should be intense.
But you know what, win or lose... the Colts are still one of the most dominant forces in the league. If they lose, this is all I'll hear about for the rest of the season.
If the Colts win, this game will be forgotten, and nobody will seem to care.
It seems that everyone I know allready forgets about the comeback during the AFC Championship last year.
Oh well...
Should be fun.

[tigerthelion]

If the Cowboys beat New England this week by some miracle, Brady will always have the "trap game" excuse.

A "trap game" with the only undefeated team in the NFC?

:lol:

And considering the Pats next game after the Cowboys game is against the 0 and 5 Dolphins, I'm guessing tiger doesn't really understand what "trap game" means.

I know when I see pathetic excuses from fans. That much I do know. :rambo:

[tigerthelion]

Romo hasn't proven anything this season until he performs well against a good team. Trap game? That's a classic excuse. If Romo didn't play like crap, the Cowboys wouldn't have needed a miracle at the end. People will remember the one good drive of the game from Romo and forget that he played like dogshit the rest of the game. Let's not forget that half of the Bills defenders are second and third stringers.

BTW, did time stop on that onside kick? Only two seconds went off the clock.

The sad part is that the Cowboys have a good chance to make it far this season because of the absolute crappy NFC.

If the Cowboys beat New England this week by some miracle, Brady will always have the "trap game" excuse. After seeing how poorly Dallas played against Buffalo, I'm sure Brady and the Pats are planning on making easy work of Dallas, just like Dallas planned on making easy work of Buffalo.

Hopefully if a playoff game comes down to an extra point conversion for the Cowboys, Romo will be on the sidelines and not holding. Oh yeah, Brad Johnson holds now. They should be good. :lol: :lol:

good teams win..period..and that's what the cowboys did last night..as for the clock stopping, the clock doesn't start until the ball is touched..if anything, only one other second should have elapsed..you're grasping if you're about to blame the timekeeper..

I know the rules opiated. :rambo:

[tigerthelion]

Gregg Easterbrook sums it up well:

So Buffalo failed to move the clock, the Cowboys scored and recovered the onside kick, but the Bills still led 24-22. Dallas is at the Buffalo 43, which is a 60-yard field goal attempt; there are seven seconds remaining; and the Cowboys have no timeouts. Dallas comes to the line to run a play. There are only two possible plays the Cowboys can attempt, a Hail Mary to the end zone or a quick out so the receiver immediately steps out of bounds to stop the clock for a field goal try. With seven seconds remaining and the Cowboys out of timeouts, the only places they can throw are to the end zone or immediately to the sideline. Yet Buffalo's defenders were clustered in the middle of the field, not guarding the sidelines; Patrick Crayton caught an immediate out at the 35-yard line and stepped out of bounds, setting up the winning kick. Not only were the Bills in the wrong defense for this play but Buffalo also was holding two timeouts. Bills coach Dick Jauron did not call timeout to make sure his defense was set properly for the game-deciding play, or to let his defenders catch their breath. (The Bills' defense was on the field almost the entire fourth quarter.) Once more, you really have to be determined to blow a game when you are plus-5 on turnovers.

I think Gregg Easterbrook's TMQ column is brilliant. His breakdowns of football often go against common "accepted" wisdom of football insiders, but are also often more accurate than what any of the so-called experts say. Plus his additions of scientfic and political news often leave me feeling I have really learned something outside of football. I definitely need to pick up one of his books one of these days, I have heard they are quite good. Anyway I definitely look forward to Tuesdays and TMQ.

A couple more things.

1. Another columnist (don't remember who) wrote something like "The Detroit Lions are absolutely the worst looking 3-2 team in NFL history." Sad for me to say as a Lions fan... but I think he's right. Oh well, I'd rather be an awful 3-2 than a decent-looking 0-5.

2. Big matchup (duh, obviously!) this week between the Pats and Cowboys. And I never, ever thought I would have said this ever in my life, but... GO COWBOYS!

How'd that matchup work out for the Cowboys? hock:

[opiated]

Romo hasn't proven anything this season until he performs well against a good team. Trap game? That's a classic excuse. If Romo didn't play like crap, the Cowboys wouldn't have needed a miracle at the end. People will remember the one good drive of the game from Romo and forget that he played like dogshit the rest of the game. Let's not forget that half of the Bills defenders are second and third stringers.

BTW, did time stop on that onside kick? Only two seconds went off the clock.

The sad part is that the Cowboys have a good chance to make it far this season because of the absolute crappy NFC.

If the Cowboys beat New England this week by some miracle, Brady will always have the "trap game" excuse. After seeing how poorly Dallas played against Buffalo, I'm sure Brady and the Pats are planning on making easy work of Dallas, just like Dallas planned on making easy work of Buffalo.

Hopefully if a playoff game comes down to an extra point conversion for the Cowboys, Romo will be on the sidelines and not holding. Oh yeah, Brad Johnson holds now. They should be good. :lol: :lol:

good teams win..period..and that's what the cowboys did last night..as for the clock stopping, the clock doesn't start until the ball is touched..if anything, only one other second should have elapsed..you're grasping if you're about to blame the timekeeper..

I know the rules opiated. :rambo:

really? 2 weeks after your post you do? or at the time of your post

[opiated]

I wonder if the commentators tonight will be able to speak cleary with their lips wrapped around Favre's dick hock:

[opiated]

OK..this is getting out of hand...are you kidding me??? a fucking 10 minute interview with Favre's wife in THE MIDDLE OF THE FUCKING GAME???????
If I wanted to watch "The View", i'd tune in to Barbara Walters for christs sake...sickening

Thank you ESPN for finally destroying Monday Night Football