The 2010 NFL season has had its ups and downs for the
Dallas Cowboys[1] but that won't matter to the loyal
fan. If you are a die-hard from birth or a newcomer, this
article will provide information from the very basic and
on to help you be the best fan possible.
!! Steps !!
Honor the greats. The Dallas Cowboys have a rich NFL history and many
of the sports' greats have played on this team. For example,
"Dandy" Don Meredith, who passed away at age 72 on Dec. 5, 2010,
played for the Cowboys from 1960-1968 and was an early star of the
franchise. He became starting quarterback in 1965, but his greatest
legacy comes from being one of the three original members of the
Monday Night Football on-air broadcast team. He retired in 1984 and
is remembered as one of the most popular sports broadcasters. The
full history of great past Cowboys can take pages to get through.
Instead, here is a list of people to familiarize yourself with:
* Emmit Smith - Running Back, 1990-2002
* Troy Aikman - Quarterback, 1989-2000
* Michael Irvin - Wide Receiver, 1988 - 1999
* Tony Dorsett - Running Back, 1977-1987
* Bob Hayes - Wide Receiver, 1965 -1975
* Rayfield Wright - Offensive Tackle, 1967-1979
* Know the key players now. There is a lot to learn about Cowboys
history, but before that, familiarize yourself with the big names
on the current Cowboys roster. This way, you are ready to cheer
like a pro for the next game. To start, there is quarterback Tony
Romo, who holds the fourth highest passer rating in NFL history.
Running backs Marion Barber and Felix Jones are incredibly
efficient. Tight End Jason Witten is considered to be one of the
best currently playing. [2]
* Say "How bout them Cowboys?" to fellow fans. There are a lot
of things involved in behaving like a Cowboys fan, such as wearing
team colors (royal blue and silver), but this phrase is tradition.
Said after a win, the phrase "How bout them Cowboys" is
generally attributed to Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson. Be
careful-while this phrase is beloved by fans, it has been used by
rivals to insult the Cowboys in their weaker moments.
Trash the Rivals. Poking fun at rivals is a must. The Dallas Cowboys
hate on and are hated by fans of many teams, but the following are
the most significant:
* Washington Redskins. This rivalry goes as far back as the first
meeting between the two teams in1960, though the Cowboys have been
fairly dominant in recent history, going 14-7 since 2000. Cowboys
lead the all-time series 59-40.
* Philadelphia Eagles. Cowboys and Eagles fans are a volatile blend.
This series is full of close games and bitter post-season
match-ups. Cowboys lead 55-43.
* New York Giants. While the Cowboys also lead the all-time series
(55-40), the Giants have a current 2-game winning streak and
bested the Cowboys in their only post-season meeting in the 2007
playoffs. That is but one of the reasons this rivalry has become
even more bitter in recent history.
* There are more rivalries to get immersed in, but knowing these
three is essential. [3]
* Stick with them through thick and thin. It's the hallmark of any
true fan: being there when times are rough. It's easy to be a
fan when a team is winning, but it is when things go south that a
team needs its fans the most. As a fan, you are entitled to
criticize and complain about the Cowboys if you feel something is
being done wrong. However, this doesn't mean you shouldn't
defend the Cowboys to rival fans who seek to take advantage of a
weak moment by making jokes at the Cowboys' expense. And as with
any "rough patch," it will pass, and there can still be some
classic moments along the way (like the thrilling Dec. 5 38-35 win
over the Indianapolis Colts in overtime, in which the Cowboys
pulled it together for a dramatic victory to prove doubters
wrong. [4]
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