From: reams@crchh462.NoSubdomain.NoDomain (Cary Reams)
Subject: Re: Dallas *notepad**
Reply-To: reams@bnr.ca
Organization: NT/BNR
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Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1992 22:24:29 GMT

In article <1992Oct1.203107.21186@cbnewsm.cb.att.com>, jmd@cbnewsm.cb.att.com (joseph.m.dakes) writes:
|> In article <1afe0iINNgji@news.aero.org>, mas@aero.org (Marcus A.Shaw) writes:
|> > On O, the Cowboys offensive line showed that it could
|> > contain every bit of the Eagles D at its best in the 2nd game of last
|> > season.
|> 
|> It wasn't the Cowboys offensive line, but the offensive game plan that
|> contained the Eagles defense in the second game of last season.
|> Beurleine took three steps back and threw the ball.  Either short to
|> Irvin or Novacek, or out of bounds.  The Eagles defense did not allow
|> Dallas much on offense in that game.
|> 
|> > I believe that if the Eagles have a defensive weakness, it will be
|> > exactly at Aikman's strength.  A three step drop and throw it short
|> > for high percentage and short gain....
|> 
|> I don't know about that.  How much does Irvin like to be hit?  Andre
|> Waters and Wes Hopkins can hit with the best of them.  They will make
|> any receiver coming over the middle pay the price.

Irvin doesn't seem to mind the hits going across the middle. Kmart and
Novacek will probably see most of the middle patterns. Irvin may hitch-and-go
with a middle fake, but he prefers the sideline darts from Aikman.
And Harper ???? Hope he comes to the front thsi game.

|> 
|> > * The Eagles are a great team, but they are playing a fired up,
|> > overprepared, and underrated (in this game) Dallas team.  I think the
|> > Eagles are a better team at this point in the season, but I don't see
|> > the Cowboys losing this game.
|> 
|> And you don't think the Eagles are going to be fired up playing at
|> home in front of a national television audience with first place in the
|> NFC East at stake?  And you don't think that they are going to be
|> prepared?

I'll be pleasantly surprised if this game lives up to its billing. Its 
receiving more hype than that boring SF(10-0) vs NYG(10-0) MNF game. Cant
remember one that has lived up to the hype (save Bills-SF this year.)
No doubt E's will be fired up. This will be a good test for determining
if the Boyz rise to the occasion. Haven;t seen this new Boyz team 
fall under hype-pressure. 

|> 
|> Speaking of preparation, one of the local Philly sports stations
|> reported and article in the Dallas Morning News written by Cowboys
|> owner Jimmy Jones.  Jones said that he dislikes having to play at
         ^^^^^^^^^^^
One More Time (we here in Dallas just got it straight): 
Jerry Jones OWNS the Boyz.
Jimmy Johnson COACHES the Boyz.
Jimmy Jones is #97 on the Defensive Line
Jerry Johnson hasn't shown up yet.


|> Philly on Monday night because the team will not be able to prepare
|> as well for their next game against Seattle.  He also stated that
|> to make up for it the Cowboys used some of the bye week to prepare
|> for the Seahawks.
^^^^^^^^^^
Coach Johnson made the remark on a local radio station. (Paper too?)
The Offensive game plan for Philly is being put in Thursday 10/1. The
Defensive GP on Friday, 10/2.  The staff could have concievably worked
on the Seahawks gameplan (how tough could that be?, but seriously
folks), but I doubt it was interpreted to the players.

|> 
|> Sounds like a joke to me, but if it's true, he's a fool.  Anybody
|> in Dallas know if such an article was printed this week?  Just
|> curious.
|> 
|> > I bet on JJ over Kotite, the only
|> > matchup that truly counts in this game.....
|> 
|> No doubt that both coaches have done an excellent job preparing
|> their respective teams.  But remember, Dallas has never had to
|> play from behind this season.  I don't ever remember the Dallas
|> coaching staff being too gifted at making adjustments on the fly.
|> The Eagles on the other hand can with Bud Carson being one of the
|> best at making defensive adjustments.
Correct. Edge on defensive adjustments to Philly here. Large Edge. 
That's something for the Boyz to work on, know that they have a 
defensive to adjust. However, Norv has been putting in the rest of 
his offense this year (last year was about 30%). Not having to play
from behind is a plus - but have also not had to use whatever
part of the offense is for that purpose.

|> 
|> > * Look for Haly to return to a style of play like that in the Redskins
Correct. Randall is sackable, but he's getting better. Shoot, everyone
has part of their game upon which to improve. Most quarterbacks will run -
Randall runs UPFIELD. Always wondered why more didnt.

|> > game.  Look for Aikman to take at least 10 hard hits, and Randall to
|> > leave the game once due to a leg problem (not necessarily his knee).
|> > Look for Irvin to be held in check somewhat, and Novacek to break out
|> > for a big game.  Look for Walker to have under 50 yards of rushing,
|> > but over 80 yards in receiving.  Randall will have a BIG day vs. the
|> > defense, but (hopefully) turnovers and goaline D will prevail to keep
|> > the score down.  Look for Elliot to blow a medium range FG early and
|> > for him to make the game winner toward the end of the fourth quarter.
|> > Ruzek should be perfect inside of 45.
|> > Why do i post such wild speculation?  Becuase I'm bored.....
|> 
|> You must be.
ditto.
|> 
|> 
|> E-A-G-L-E-S
|> 
|> Joe Dakes
|> AT&T Microelectronics
|> 555 Union Boulevard
|> Allentown, PA  18103
|> alux2!jmd
|> 

to music...

...THE BOYZ ARE BACK IN TOWN...

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