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Dallas Sports News & OpinionsHey Kool-Aid Man, I’ll Have Another
Yes, A.I. I know we’re talking about “practice.” But I feel there’s still reason for small amounts of concern following the Dallas Cowboys first two preseason games.
Every year the debates comes flying out of each NFL city as to whether or not the preseason results really matter. Some will say that as long as you enter the regular season without any substantial injury it was a successful preseason. Others want to see their team enter the “real” games with some swagger.
Statistics, and I like statistics, have proven that preseason records do matter, somewhat. Our friends over at Two Minute Warning put together a breakdown of these trends a couple years ago. But regardless, the fact remains that these two games have sopped up all of the Kool-Aid I had been drinking and I’m in need of another glass.
Your encouraging comments are appreciated.
Dan said on Monday, August 18, 2008, 12:30
Ryan, lets look at it this way. The last couple of years we have hit the season hot early, then faded in December and flamed out totally in the playoffs. Maybe this year it will help the Cowboys to struggle a bit early, get humble, buckle down and play hard THROUGH December and make a run in the playoffs.
Stan said on Monday, August 18, 2008, 14:29
Come on. It’s preseason. No one’s getting many mintues. Let’s all relax and enjoy the start of football season.
Ryan said on Monday, August 18, 2008, 14:51
Dan, you’re right. I’d much rather be playing at a high level in December.
Stan, I understand that the starters aren’t all playing together. But we’re supposed to be deep at a lot of positions, right?
b money said on Monday, August 18, 2008, 16:22
I think the biggest disappointment thus far has been Pacman. Although, he may be the player who turns it on midway through once the rust comes off.
Billy Tobin said on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 12:26
the biggest concern is that the cowboys are supposed to be a “deep” team which, in theory, would mean their second teamers are better than yours. “oh too bad”
Ryan said on Saturday, August 23, 2008, 8:13
Ok. I feel better now. Thank you Kool-Aid Man.