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DCStarJEllis Ok, we're here at FedEx Field. @DerekEagleton is still trying to connect, but it's just you and me for now. Send your Boys-Skins questions.
Dec 27, 2009 5:41 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Yes, he will. Listed as probable on Friday, expected to resume second tight end duties. RT @elihimas Bennett will play?
Dec 27, 2009 5:43 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Has to be considered an upgrade over Folk until proven otherwise RT @RLozano02 how do you think Suisham is going to affect this game 4 us?
Dec 27, 2009 5:45 PM |
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DCStarJEllis I'm sure they're aware. We'll see. RT @BrianKapur did team follow Giants game? Do they have more urgency knowing its win and in?
Dec 27, 2009 5:48 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Beat the Redskins tonight, and the Eagles next week. RT @willingc8 what has to happen for the Cowboys to win the east?
Dec 27, 2009 5:50 PM |
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DCStarJEllis No, if the Boys beat the Skins, next wk's game is for the division either way RT @ayyitsrawb does anything change if the eagles lose 2nite?
Dec 27, 2009 5:55 PM |
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DCStarJEllis RT @JeffVick shut down twitter, @DCStarJEllis has to tweet why he always gets lost in chris cooley's crystal blue eyes
Dec 27, 2009 5:58 PM |
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DCStarJEllis ST Coach Joe DeCamillis is in the hospital for emergency appendectomy surgery. He began experiencing stomach pains early this afternoon.
Dec 27, 2009 6:37 PM |
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derekeagleton Special teams coach Joe DeCamillis is in a Virginia hospital undergoing surgery for an apedectomy. Wes Phillips will assume spcl team duties
Dec 27, 2009 6:43 PM |
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DCStarJEllis DeCamillis' illness is not life-threatening. Wes Phillips will handle most special teams coaching duties tonight.
Dec 27, 2009 6:43 PM |
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DCStarJEllis DAL Inactives: S Watkins, CB Gordon, S M. Hamlin, G Holland, C/G Preston, T Colombo, LB Johnson, 3QB McGee
Dec 27, 2009 6:44 PM |
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DCStarJEllis WASH Inactives: WR Thomas, CB Barnes, C Williams, LB Bowen, LB Gatewood, G Fanaika, DE Wynn, 3QB Bartel
Dec 27, 2009 6:45 PM |
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dallascowboys Cowboys-Redskins Inactives: Inactive tonight for the Cowboys are:S Patrick Watkins (knee), CB Cletis Gordon, S .. http://bit.ly/7JJafX
Dec 27, 2009 6:59 PM |
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Dec 27, 2009 6:59 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Redskins Marching Band is doing its thing. Did you know the Skins originally wanted to keep the Cowboys out of the NFL . . .
Dec 27, 2009 7:13 PM |
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derekeagleton DeCamillis's surgery was successful and he is recovering in a Virginia hospital. He will be kept overnight for further observation.
Dec 27, 2009 7:13 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Cowboys founder Clint Murchison got their approval by buying the rights to Washington's fight song and threatening not to let them play it.
Dec 27, 2009 7:14 PM |
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DCStarJEllis GB loses to ARZ next week, could be GB @ Dal - I think! RT @dphil0303 any way we could have a home game in the plyoffs and not play Eagles?
Dec 27, 2009 7:21 PM |
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DCStarJEllis That's if the Cowboys win both games, @dphil0303. At this point it seems like just about every scenario is still in play.
Dec 27, 2009 7:22 PM |
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DCStarJEllis @dphil0303 It would come down to record versus common opponents, and I don't have all that information right now.
Dec 27, 2009 7:26 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Witten, Romo, James, Ware and Ball are the captains
Dec 27, 2009 7:26 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Very nice play by Marcus Spears to shed his block and stop Ganther for a loss on second and 2.
Dec 27, 2009 7:34 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Redskins went to Quinton Ganther every play but the last one. Probably should've given it to him instead of Terence Newman.
Dec 27, 2009 7:35 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Cowboys did good things in the running game that drive, putting together just their 2nd first drive TD of the year... 2nd in as many games.
Dec 27, 2009 7:40 PM |
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DCStarJEllis That's a good trend to see here late in the season. Roy Williams kept working while Romo bought time. Good job by both guys and the O-Line.
Dec 27, 2009 7:41 PM |
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derekeagleton Cowboys take advantage of Newman interception w/ 7 play 36 yd drive ending w/ 4 yd TD pass to Williams.
Dec 27, 2009 7:42 PM |
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derekeagleton The play of the drive was 16 yd catch by Crayton to convert 3rd & 9. It was only 2nd time this season when DAL scored TD on 1st possession.
Dec 27, 2009 7:43 PM |
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DCStarJEllis I thought the Cowboys would have an easy win if they jumped out to an early lead, b/c Washington can't score on them. Now prove me right...
Dec 27, 2009 7:50 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL defense has another good series. Have allowed only 2 first downs and held WAS to 0 of 2 on 3rd downs through 2 series.
Dec 27, 2009 7:51 PM |
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DCStarJEllis It really was. Campbell didn't see him at all. RT @Big_Ryan wow! Big hit by Jay!
Dec 27, 2009 7:52 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Leonard and Flozell both got beat on Romo's first down sack.
Dec 27, 2009 7:53 PM |
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DCStarJEllis I think London Fletcher may be hearing from the league about that hit on Crayton. Can't hit the guy in the head. Surprised at the no call.
Dec 27, 2009 7:55 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL offense goes 3 and out. The hit by Fletcher on Crayton should have been a penalty (hit defenseless receiver in head).
Dec 27, 2009 7:57 PM |
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DCStarJEllis I like the way the Cowboys are swarming in the running game. That's what Washington wants to do, and the Cowboys are being physical.
Dec 27, 2009 8:04 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Very true. DeCamillis had them working on that. RT @Defender4Life Cboys need to watch for fakes in spots like this -- fourth and one or two.
Dec 27, 2009 8:07 PM |
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derekeagleton WAS converts 2 3rd downs on last drive via 3rd down holding penalty (Ware) and 2nd down offside penalty (Spencer) that led to 2nd & 4.
Dec 27, 2009 8:07 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL forced the punt to start the 2nd quarter. Score: DAL 7 WAS 0.
Dec 27, 2009 8:08 PM |
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DCStarJEllis We thought we might continue to see a bit more expanded role for Kevin Ogletree, but he hasn't played on offense yet.
Dec 27, 2009 8:12 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Poor throw by Tony Romo in the flat to Witten cost the Cowboys a first down.
Dec 27, 2009 8:13 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Expect the unexpected, Tommy, expect the unexpected. RT @tommybrooker Should we expect some swinginggate or other trick plays?
Dec 27, 2009 8:14 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL forced to punt after 4 plays. Only 1st down was 15 yd run by Jones. Offense can't seem to find a rhythm in last two series.
Dec 27, 2009 8:15 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Jenkins did a nice job of containing Moss on that bubble screen cutback by not overplaying it. That could've easily been a touchdown.
Dec 27, 2009 8:16 PM |
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derekeagleton WAS crossed midfield for the first time in the game after 29 yd screen pass to Moss and 4 yd run by Ganther.
Dec 27, 2009 8:19 PM |
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derekeagleton WAS gets to 3rd & 6 and DAL forces punt. DAL defense has now held WAS to 2 of 6 on 3rd down conversions. DAL has converted 1 of 3.
Dec 27, 2009 8:21 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Hey, Marion was looking Barbarianish on that first run of the drive. Haven't seen many tacklers bounce off of him this season. That was good
Dec 27, 2009 8:22 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Poor Witten. Only one TD on the year, trying to get into the end zone. Just can't do it. Great catch and run though.
Dec 27, 2009 8:24 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Romo had other receivers open on Witten's 69-yard catch. Austin was running a deep in on Romo's right, Roy had a step on his guy deep left.
Dec 27, 2009 8:26 PM |
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derekeagleton Nothing like a 69 yd catch by Witten to get DAL offense rolling. Looked like Miles and Roy had also beaten man coverage give Romo options.
Dec 27, 2009 8:26 PM |
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DCStarJEllis I think the Redskins must've been in straight man. Usually they try to play games with their safeties trying to confuse Romo.
Dec 27, 2009 8:26 PM |
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derekeagleton 3 yd TD run by Barber gives DAL a 14-0 lead with 8 minutes left in the 1st half.
Dec 27, 2009 8:28 PM |
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DCStarJEllis A note on Wes Phillips, who is running the Cowboys' ST tonight. When DeCamillis was sidelined with that neck injury in the summer . . .
Dec 27, 2009 8:30 PM |
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DCStarJEllis It was Wes, the team's offensive quality control coach and Wade's son, who ran the special teams meetings.
Dec 27, 2009 8:31 PM |
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derekeagleton Another 3 and out for the DAL defense. That's 3 of 5 series where WAS was held to 3 or 4 plays before a punt and only once in DAL territory.
Dec 27, 2009 8:33 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Ask Laron Landry if Miles Austin is hearing footsteps... Great catch. Not the best execution on the next play, but still a great catch.
Dec 27, 2009 8:35 PM |
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DCStarJEllis That ends Romo's interception-free streak. Roy gets some of the blame for that; he needed to make a more athletic play toward the ball.
Dec 27, 2009 8:38 PM |
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derekeagleton After 17 yd pass to Austin for 1st down, pass to Williams intercepted after hit his hands and popped into air.
Dec 27, 2009 8:38 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Almost a great play by Anthony Spencer there. Strong hands to rip the ball out. He and Igor will split the sack.
Dec 27, 2009 8:40 PM |
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derekeagleton Spencer & Olshansky sack Campbell and Spencer rips the ball loose and Spears recovers. WAS challenges and play reversed.
Dec 27, 2009 8:42 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Looked like the defender got a hand between Roy's. Roy needed to come back to it. RT @PC_ROB I'd give Roy 95% of the blame for that pick.
Dec 27, 2009 8:45 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL defense gets 2nd consecutive 3 and out.
Dec 27, 2009 8:47 PM |
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DCStarJEllis I'd almost rather see them kick a FG here than score a touchdown. How about 45 yards to see what Suisham can do?
Dec 27, 2009 8:48 PM |
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DCStarJEllis There's a bit of wind going against them here as well.
Dec 27, 2009 8:49 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Sorry, maybe I'm living dangerously. RT @dcdeejay I'll take the touchdown thanks...
Dec 27, 2009 8:51 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Romo had Roy open on the first down throw after Miles picked up the first. But no confidence to throw to him. Can't blame Tony for that...
Dec 27, 2009 8:53 PM |
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derekeagleton Bad decision to end half. 0:10 remaining no timeouts, Romo throws to Austin around numbers and Austin tackled before going out of bounds.
Dec 27, 2009 8:57 PM |
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derekeagleton Only needed about 5 yds to give Suisham a shot at a 48 yd field goal but DAL got greedy and ended up with no points before the half.
Dec 27, 2009 8:58 PM |
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derekeagleton Halftime score: DAL 14 WAS 0.
Dec 27, 2009 8:59 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Was almost afraid to reload my @DCStarJEllis page because I knew what was waiting for me. I'll just let you guys vent that Roy frustration.
Dec 27, 2009 8:59 PM |
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DCStarJEllis RT @DavidWard I lost faith in Roy early in the season. He's blown way to many important catches and cost Romo that INT tonight. Trade him!
Dec 27, 2009 8:59 PM |
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DCStarJEllis RT @dezone22 can u explain why roy is on the field?
Dec 27, 2009 8:59 PM |
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DCStarJEllis RT @davidkpowers If Roy Williams was a kicker he'd be cut. JJ should eat his contract.
Dec 27, 2009 9:00 PM |
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DCStarJEllis RT @Defender4Life I hope we see Ogletree instead of Roy in the 2nd half
Dec 27, 2009 9:00 PM |
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DCStarJEllis RT @chrizly72 Roy has replaced TO nicely... at least in the drops-category, right?
Dec 27, 2009 9:00 PM |
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DCStarJEllis RT @dmgeist Roy's laughing there, Romo's not!!!
Dec 27, 2009 9:00 PM |
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DCStarJEllis I'll just say this - wait until Wade's press conference tomorrow and we'll hear about how well Roy does in practice.
Dec 27, 2009 9:01 PM |
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DCStarJEllis You'd eat his guaranteed $, but w/ no cap it only hurts Jerry's wallet. RT @MJThrill if there's no new CBA can we cut Roy without penalty?
Dec 27, 2009 9:06 PM |
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DCStarJEllis No problems w/ him personally. Just echoing fan opinions and saying what has to be said. RT @Blacktigra93 you really don't like Roy do you?
Dec 27, 2009 9:07 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Don't mind going for it on fourth. Would've liked a different play call. Just because you got to the line quick doesn't get you anything.
Dec 27, 2009 9:14 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL moves the ball to WAS 35 on 1st series but can't convert 3rd or 4th & 1. DAL needs to give some help to Kossier blocking Haynesworth.
Dec 27, 2009 9:17 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Campbell saw Scandrick coming, i think. He just couldn't get the ball off. So a sack-forced fumble for Scandrick took them out of FG range.
Dec 27, 2009 9:23 PM |
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derekeagleton Scandrick hit on Campbell ruled a backward pass and Scandrick got credit for a sack. The play forces a WAS punt.
Dec 27, 2009 9:23 PM |
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dallascowboys Eagles Game Moving To 3:15 (CT) Kickoff: Although it was discussed that next week’s Cowboys-Eagles game c.. http://bit.ly/5NnjpP
Dec 27, 2009 9:26 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Much different feel this week than last. Vs. Saints you felt like they had to keep piling on. This week I can't imagine Wash catching up.
Dec 27, 2009 9:28 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Actually you're right... Santana Moss can make 14 points real fast, eh? RT @PC_ROB Unfortunately, I can imagine it.
Dec 27, 2009 9:30 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Can we give up on the short yardage running game with Marion Barber? The line doesn't have the push, and he doesn't have the burst.
Dec 27, 2009 9:36 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL has 4th & inches at WAS 30 and they go 4 it. Do they not trust the new kicker? 2nd time this half they get stopped on 4th & 1 run.
Dec 27, 2009 9:36 PM |
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derekeagleton End of the 3rd: DAL 14 WAS 0. Last time DAL leading WAS 13-0 in 4th ended with WAS win 14-13. This is much better team so not likely tonight
Dec 27, 2009 9:40 PM |
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DCStarJEllis If you're wondering why Wade didn't choose to kick those FGs when he had the chance, it's because he doesn't think the Redskins can score.
Dec 27, 2009 9:45 PM |
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DCStarJEllis It's a war out there. Both teams are having guys beat up, with hard hitting and physical play. Looks like Choice took a shot to the ribs.
Dec 27, 2009 9:50 PM |
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DCStarJEllis The Barbarian!
Dec 27, 2009 9:55 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Dec. 14, 2003 . . . 27-0 at Washington - 3 picks for Newman that game. RT @Big_Ryan when was the last time the boys pitched a shutout?
Dec 27, 2009 9:58 PM |
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DCStarJEllis If they can hang on to it, the Cowboys would be the first team to shut out Washington this year. Is this the NFC's best defense?
Dec 27, 2009 10:05 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Is it the NFL's best?
Dec 27, 2009 10:06 PM |
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DCStarJEllis The Cowboys are in the playoffs. With the division on the line, we'll see next week how far they've come since 44-6 at Philly last year.
Dec 27, 2009 10:19 PM |
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derekeagleton That's the first December shutout for DAL since 2003 in Washington DC when they won 27-0.
Dec 27, 2009 10:25 PM |
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dallascowboys The Last Cowboys Shutout Was...: Dec. 14, 2003: A 27-0 win at Washington.The Cowboys have held an opponent scor.. http://bit.ly/5JfrGg
Dec 27, 2009 10:55 PM |
