Archive for November, 2007
Fred Mabson, a local restaurant owner, said that he was a kid who “had no advantage in any way, shape, or form. His parents were not wealthy.” Which would explain the small vague house across from the old town cemetary.
Rick Koceja, a sixth grade P.E. teacher, called him a typical boy who was “a little hyper. Very […]
Game 12 Reflections: NY Stuffed
0 Comments Published by Eddie Chinn November 27th, 2007 in Eddie Chinn, BlogrollWas there really any fear that Dallas was going to fold like a dilapidated lawn chair? Did anyone question the Cowboys’ resolve and discipline to concentrate on the nose-diving Jets? How many of you honestly thought that this was a “trap game?”
Last Thursday’s annihilation of the J-E-T-S had the same look as an appetizer placed in front […]
Throughout the 2007 season, the Cowboys have not fallen into the trap of the infamous “trap game” where they enter a contest with a sub-par opponent the week before a critical battle that has implications on their season or playoff standing. This is a team that just plowed through three straight games against their division […]
Game 11 Reflections: Jones Delivers T.K.O.
0 Comments Published by Eddie Chinn November 19th, 2007 in Eddie Chinn, BlogrollFebruary 25, 1989 is a very dark day in the eyes of many Cowboys faithful.
For twenty nine years, Tom Landry patrolled and managed the Dallas sideline as he led this team to thirteen divison titles, five NFC championships, five Super Bowl appearances, two world championships, and an overall 270-178-6 record. This also included an NFL […]
Joe Gibbs is a man of integrity, committment, and faith. He’s as consummate of a professional as you will ever find among the NFL coaching ranks. His character and personality bleed into his work which grants him the ultimate respect that he deserves from his peers and players.
Gibbs is getting a lot of criticism and […]
Game 10 Reflections: Giant Step
0 Comments Published by Eddie Chinn November 13th, 2007 in Eddie Chinn, BlogrollWhen the 2007 season began, many wondered how everything was going to come together for coach Wade Phillips and the Gang. As the season began, many bandwagon fans and media “experts” annointed certain games as “statement games.” They were contests that were going to tell us exactly what this team was made of and where they were at […]
Time to enter the Big Blue Sea
0 Comments Published by Eddie Chinn November 8th, 2007 in Eddie Chinn, UncategorizedWhen the 2007 season began, many critics and NFL enthusiasts were very skeptical of the Giants’ chances this year. There had been off-season bickering amongst the players and towards ex-RB Tiki Barber along with a nasty holdout by DE Michael Strahan during training camp. The chemistry appeared to be unraveling right before their eyes.
Then came […]
Game 8 Reflections: Phun in Philly
0 Comments Published by Eddie Chinn November 8th, 2007 in Eddie Chinn, BlogrollBoy, did I nail this one wrong!
My theory going in to this NFC East showdown with the much-hated Eagles was that every great QB has to have a bad game in Philly. Tony Romo has, in fact, only started a season-full of games and while he is enjoying some early success and seems to be […]