On Aug. 8 in Canton, Ohio, there will be 2010’s first game to be played between the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals. The exhibition game will be played one day after the Cowboys star Emmitt Smith and longtime Bengals coach Dick LeBeau are inducted into the 2010 Hall of Fame.
“More importantly, I really believe that having our players share in Emmitt Smith’s Hall of Fame enshrinement should serve as an inspiration to every man on our roster, whether it be a 10-year vet or a rookie that’s never played in an NFL game,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in a statement. “I can’t think of a better way to start the season from a motivational perspective than wearing the same uniform as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher.”
Smith, who played as a running back in Cowboys jersey from 1990 to 2002, has been NFL’s career leader in yards rushing and was elected along with Jerry Rice, John Randle, Rickey Jackson, Russ Grimm and Floyd Little.
LeBeau entered the Hall of Fame as a Detroit Lions cornerback. He continued NFL career by doing coaching job after retiring as an NFL player. He worked with the Bengals as a coach for 18 years and is currently a defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Friday, December 18, 2009
Cowboys LB Ware returned to practice
The Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware wore back his Cowboys jersey and returned practice Thursday, although the team was still unsure whether he could play this Saturday night’s game at New Orleans just less than a week after the linebacker strained his neck in a scary headfirst collision.
On the practice report issued by the Cowboys, Ware was still listed as not participating, but he indeed was involved in some parts of the 90-minute session without pads that resembled a walkthrough. According to NFL rules, the team does not need to indicate Ware’s playing status for Saturday game until Friday.
The three-time Pro Bowl linebacker himself said earlier this week that he wanted to play against the undefeated Saints, the NFL’s most productive offense, and he might be able to keep his promise. Having never missed a game, Ware has started all 77 regular-season games since he was the 11th overall pick in 2005 and is likely to continue with the clean streak.
On the practice report issued by the Cowboys, Ware was still listed as not participating, but he indeed was involved in some parts of the 90-minute session without pads that resembled a walkthrough. According to NFL rules, the team does not need to indicate Ware’s playing status for Saturday game until Friday.
The three-time Pro Bowl linebacker himself said earlier this week that he wanted to play against the undefeated Saints, the NFL’s most productive offense, and he might be able to keep his promise. Having never missed a game, Ware has started all 77 regular-season games since he was the 11th overall pick in 2005 and is likely to continue with the clean streak.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Feeling better now, Cowboys LB Ware is hopefully to play Saturday
The Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware, who sprained his neck during last Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers, said Tuesday that he was feeling much better and may return to practice soon after undergoing some more tests.
The team will decide whether to have Ware wear back his Cowboys jersey for this Saturday night’s game against the unbeaten New Orleans Saints after the tests, including some X-Rays and an MRI to be done on Wednesday to see if the swelling is gone and to make sure there are no problems.
“If he’s cleared medically then he could play,” Coach Wade Phillips said. “There’s a possibility that could happen.”
Already playing with a stress fracture in his foot and a chipped bone in his wrist before hurting the neck, Ware still managed to lead the Cowboys in sacks, a category he led the NFL in last season with 20. So I guess it would be the Cowboys’ last choice to rule out him and start rookie Victor Butler instead.
The team will decide whether to have Ware wear back his Cowboys jersey for this Saturday night’s game against the unbeaten New Orleans Saints after the tests, including some X-Rays and an MRI to be done on Wednesday to see if the swelling is gone and to make sure there are no problems.
“If he’s cleared medically then he could play,” Coach Wade Phillips said. “There’s a possibility that could happen.”
Already playing with a stress fracture in his foot and a chipped bone in his wrist before hurting the neck, Ware still managed to lead the Cowboys in sacks, a category he led the NFL in last season with 20. So I guess it would be the Cowboys’ last choice to rule out him and start rookie Victor Butler instead.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Cowboys QB Romo partied in Vegas to rest sore back
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo should not have had a good weekend because of his sore back which he had before the 24-7 win against the Oakland Raiders on Thanksgiving and was worsened after the game as Romo was hit hard on the first series.
However, the injury did not keep him out enjoy a weekend. Going to Vegas and partying with his teammate Miles Austin, and that seemed to be a good way for the quarterback to rest his sore back. Romo and Austin had some pictures taken without wearing their Cowboys jerseys by an anonymous photographer during the party in Vegas. Their own explanation for the pictures was that there were there to take part in a private charity event and were there for only 14 hours.
This weekend the Cowboys will have to play against division rival the New York Giants, who won the Cowboys narrowly at 33-31 in week 2. Hope the weekend spent in Vegas will work in improving Romo’s back condition so it won’t affect the quarterback’s performance in the game.
However, the injury did not keep him out enjoy a weekend. Going to Vegas and partying with his teammate Miles Austin, and that seemed to be a good way for the quarterback to rest his sore back. Romo and Austin had some pictures taken without wearing their Cowboys jerseys by an anonymous photographer during the party in Vegas. Their own explanation for the pictures was that there were there to take part in a private charity event and were there for only 14 hours.
This weekend the Cowboys will have to play against division rival the New York Giants, who won the Cowboys narrowly at 33-31 in week 2. Hope the weekend spent in Vegas will work in improving Romo’s back condition so it won’t affect the quarterback’s performance in the game.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Structural defects could be the cause for Cowboys collapsed facility
On Tuesday, a draft report was released by a federal agency, who investigated the Cowboys practice facility accident that injured a dozen people. The report said the facility should have survived the May 2 thunderstorm in the Dallas suburb of Irving.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology said the steel and fabric building fell during the storm while the wind speed was 55 mph to 65 mph, far less than the 90 mph wind speed specified by engineering standards for that location. The agency mentioned in the report that Summit Structures LLC, the building’s manufacturer, assumed that the roof fabric could provide support for the frame. Other contributing factors cited by the agency were incorrect calculations of the height and slope of the roof and the assumption that the building was fully enclosed when in fact it had vents and doors.
The collapse of the Cowboys 88,000-square-foot structure injured 12 people, among whom team scouting assistant Rich Behm was paralyzed from the waist down. Behm and Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillas, who suffered a broken vertebra, are suing the Summit Structures and others associated with the project.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology said the steel and fabric building fell during the storm while the wind speed was 55 mph to 65 mph, far less than the 90 mph wind speed specified by engineering standards for that location. The agency mentioned in the report that Summit Structures LLC, the building’s manufacturer, assumed that the roof fabric could provide support for the frame. Other contributing factors cited by the agency were incorrect calculations of the height and slope of the roof and the assumption that the building was fully enclosed when in fact it had vents and doors.
The collapse of the Cowboys 88,000-square-foot structure injured 12 people, among whom team scouting assistant Rich Behm was paralyzed from the waist down. Behm and Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillas, who suffered a broken vertebra, are suing the Summit Structures and others associated with the project.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Cowboys signed RB Washington after starter Barber got hurt
The Dallas Cowboys Tuesday move was to sign running back Chauncey Washington to their practice squad, probably as reserve for starting running back Marion Barber, who was hurt late in the fourth quarter of last Sunday's loss to the New York Giants.
The Cowboys also released fullback Julius Crosslin on Tuesday to make room on the practice squad for Washington. The move could be considered to have ruled out the possibility of Barber playing in formal dallas cowboys jersey for the next game. And the team did say on Monday that Barber has a quadriceps injury but did not reveal when he might return.
Washington, from USC, was drafted in 2008 seventh round by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played six games for the Jaguars in 2008 season but had an unsatisfying performance, with only four carries for 9 yards and one catch for 9 yards.
The Cowboys also released fullback Julius Crosslin on Tuesday to make room on the practice squad for Washington. The move could be considered to have ruled out the possibility of Barber playing in formal dallas cowboys jersey for the next game. And the team did say on Monday that Barber has a quadriceps injury but did not reveal when he might return.
Washington, from USC, was drafted in 2008 seventh round by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played six games for the Jaguars in 2008 season but had an unsatisfying performance, with only four carries for 9 yards and one catch for 9 yards.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Cowboys did not win home opener in new stadium
The attractiveness of the luxurious Cowboys Stadium did not help the Dallas Cowboys win over the New York Giants. The record crowd 105,121 did not have the chance to cheer for the host of the game in the stadium they had been proud of.
The big crowd of audience included standing-room only revelers, sports world luminaries like basketball's LeBron James and former US president George W. Bush. For most of them, the stadium is one of the most important reasons for them to be there. The result of the game might be a bit disappointing, but it was still the most memorable experience to watch a game between two strong teams in the most luxurious stadium
The disappointing game result was not surprising to me. Neither team could win each other easily. A good stadium could offer very little advantage to the host. The Cowboys have Felix Jones and the Giants have Eli Manning. And it was a fittingly suspenseful end to a rollicking contest in which the lead changed more than half a dozen times and neither team led by more than half a dozen points. Sunday’s losing told something or not, and there is still space for high expectation with the Cowboys and their stadium before the season ends.
The big crowd of audience included standing-room only revelers, sports world luminaries like basketball's LeBron James and former US president George W. Bush. For most of them, the stadium is one of the most important reasons for them to be there. The result of the game might be a bit disappointing, but it was still the most memorable experience to watch a game between two strong teams in the most luxurious stadium
The disappointing game result was not surprising to me. Neither team could win each other easily. A good stadium could offer very little advantage to the host. The Cowboys have Felix Jones and the Giants have Eli Manning. And it was a fittingly suspenseful end to a rollicking contest in which the lead changed more than half a dozen times and neither team led by more than half a dozen points. Sunday’s losing told something or not, and there is still space for high expectation with the Cowboys and their stadium before the season ends.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Cowboys practiced Wednesday with only two players skipping
On the rainy Wednesday, the Dallas Cowboys practiced at Southlake Carroll High School’s indoor facility, indoor for the first time since their indoor facility collapsed in May. Injured quarterback Tony Romo and running back Felix Jones both took part in the practice, with Mike Hamlin and Jason Williams becoming the only players who did not practice Wednesday.
Romo sprained his right ankle during a 34-21 victory over Tampa Bay, but did not miss any snaps in the game and expect to play against the New York Giants on Sunday night.
As for Jones, he bruised his thigh while playing against the Buccaneers. He returned to practice, too, but was limited. He played only six games as a rookie because of injuries and is expected to be a key part of the offense this season.
Romo sprained his right ankle during a 34-21 victory over Tampa Bay, but did not miss any snaps in the game and expect to play against the New York Giants on Sunday night.
As for Jones, he bruised his thigh while playing against the Buccaneers. He returned to practice, too, but was limited. He played only six games as a rookie because of injuries and is expected to be a key part of the offense this season.
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