Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:01:12 -0600 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:01:12 -0600 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Cowboys-Ugly-Win-Over-Redskins--71042972.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:29:41 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/112209+CHEERLEADERS+7.jpg
GamePix: A look at the Dallas Cowboys win over the Washington Redskins from Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.

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Cowboys Jason Garrett on offensive line.More at NFL.com and DallasCowboys.com

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Romos-Back-Sore-But-Not-Serious-71071377.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:31:02 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*81/romo11.22.09.jpg
After taking a knee in the back during the first quarter of Sunday's 7-6 win, Tony Romo said he was sore but that he didn't expect to miss any time.

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Cowboys Tony Romo on how the offense played against the Redskins. More at NFL.com and DallasCowboys.com

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Despite an overall ugly performance, the Dallas Cowboys came away with a 7-6 win over the Redskins on Sunday to improve to 7-3 on the year.

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Much of the criticism this week surrounded Jason Garrett, and his hesitation to run the ball. They've responded, but are losing 3-0

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Marion Barber and Felix Jones have returned to the offensive game plan in grand fashion.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Washington-Prepares-For-Big-Play-Threat-70636572.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:55:46 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*79/bigplay11.20.09.jpg
The Washington Redskins, after being burned for 40- and 75-yard touchdowns last week against Denver, will look to ground the Cowboys' Tony Romo-led big play threats in Dallas.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Jerry-Calls-For-More-Felix-70631237.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:50:57 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*74/felix11.20.09.jpg
Jerry Jones said on Thursday that he would like to see Felix Jones become more involved in the Cowboys' offense.

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The picks are in. Who's winning the game on Sunday?

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We tackle the tough questions going into Sunday. No, you don't get free green beans.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/The-Stress-Relieved-Wade-Phillips-70618807.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:24:14 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*83/wade11.20.09.jpg
Wade Phillips, under seemingly constant scrutiny since coming to Dallas, has learned to concentrate more on coaching than on job security.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Jones-Losing-No-Sleep-Over-Free-70615342.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:35:48 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*79/jerry11.20.09.jpg
Jerry Jones, citing his well-compensated, league-renowned offensive line coach, has few reservations about Doug Free's first career start.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Choice-Understands-Importance-Of-The-Run-Game-70613617.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:06:46 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/tashard11.20.09.jpg
Tashard Choice seems to have a firm grasp on the effects of establishing the ground game early.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Fear-The-Skins-70542712.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:30:53 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/dc-dan-snyder.jpg
Why this Redskins game maybe the most dangerous trap of all for Dallas.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/DeMarcus-Ware-And-President-Obama-Dont-Want-You-To-Be-Fat-70542832.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:35:25 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/demarcus-ware-dollarbill.jpg
The Cowboys star teams up with the Prez for a charity ad.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/NFC-East-Battle-Cowboys-vs-Redskins--70537042.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:45:16 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/83714992.jpg
GamePix: The last time the Dallas Cowboys met the Washington Redskins was on the road and the Cowboys won 14 to 10.

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With Marc Colombo on the shelf with a fractured fibula, third-year tackle Doug Free will be afforded the opportunity to show that he belongs in the NFL.

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On Thursday, Tony Romo defended the limited role of the running game in last Sunday's loss in Green Bay.

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Reason number 437 why David Buehler is our favorite kicker of all time.

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In righting the ship after a 17-7 loss to Green Bay, Dallas will have to limit the Redskins' new, Clinton Portis-less rushing attack, headed up by Ladell Betts and Rock Cartwright.

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Mike Pereira was "shocked," by one call in Sunday's Packers-Cowboys game, but defended another, equally ridiculous one.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Garrett-Speaks-70393142.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:15:46 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*85/garrett11.18.09.jpg
In his first comments to the media since the 17-7 loss to Green Bay, Jason Garrett said that balance and identity were key to the offense.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Gurode-Haynesworth-Make-Nice-70388122.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:34:24 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/gurode11.18.09.jpg
Three years removed from the infamous face-stomping incident, Albert Haynesworth says he and center Andre Gurode are "cool."

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Doug Free, who will make his first career start on Sunday against the Redskins, is getting a crash course from one of the game's best pass rushers.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Phillips-Listening-Is-A-Skill-70378657.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:44:04 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*81/phillips11.18.09.jpg
On Wednesday, Wade Phillips defended his decision to use Felix Jones in the return game, after seemingly inferring that he wouldn't last week.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Dallas-Cowboys-Serve-up-Thanksgiving-Early--70325592.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:26:21 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/cowboys-tgiving-8.jpg
Dallas Cowboys and Billy Crystal serve up an early Thanksgiving meal in North Texas.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Witten-Advocates-Return-To-The-Run-70380627.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:06:50 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*87/witten11.18.09.jpg
After a loss that saw 11 carries by Dallas running backs, Jason Witten on Tuesday said that the team should return to imposing its will via the run game.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Apparently-Its-Good-To-Be-A-Cowboy-70290607.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:34:39 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*86/jerrydware11.17.09.jpg
In a poll conducted by Sports Illustrated, the Dallas Cowboys were named as the team most NFL players would most like to play for.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Phillips-Capers-Agree-Abandoning-The-Run-Is-Bad-70296647.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:55:53 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*78/wade11.17.09.jpg
Packers and Cowboys alike are befuddled by the disappearance of the run for Dallas in the second half of Sunday's loss in Green Bay.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/With-Portis-Or-Without-Skins-Will-Look-To-Run-70294577.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:26:59 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*79/portis11.17.09.jpg
The Cowboys run defense will face a tall task in Washington, whether Clinton Portis is available or not.

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With three games in 11 days, the Cowboys are determined to be rolling when the calendar turns to December.

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Ken Hamlin, a vocal leader in the secondary, will miss the next 2-4 weeks with a high ankle sprain.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Out-Of-The-Chute-Redskins-at-Cowboys--70280247.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:26:11 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/111509+Cheerleaders+4.jpg
Your early scouting report on the hated Redskins

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Wade-Not-Happy-With-Sundays-Officials-70280462.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:35 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/wade1.jpg
Three botched calls has the Cowboys coach annoyed by Jeff Triplette's crew

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Colombo-To-Undergo-Ankle-Surgery-70216347.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:52:56 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/colombo11.16.09.jpg
Marc Colombo, who suffered a broken fibula in Sunday's loss to Green Bay, will undergo surgery today to repair torn ligaments in his ankle.

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Tony Romo snaps a streak that may not have been all that wonderful to begin with.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Know-Your-Wade-Replacements-Mike-Holmgren-70210212.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:13:17 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*76/84131683.jpg
After laying an egg against Green Bay, time once again to fantasize about a new coach.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Crayton-Advocates-Shift-In-Offensive-Mindset-70212532.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:09:15 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*87/offense11.16.09.jpg
Rather than being dictated to by the opposing defense, Patrick Crayton said yesterday that he wished the offense would set the tone.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Where-In-The-World-Was-Marion-Barber-70204027.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:33:20 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/barber11.16.09.jpg
After a promising first quarter, the running back seemed to disappear from the offense completely.

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One former Cowboys head coach, known for winning Super Bowls and an indestructibly coiffed head of hair, thinks so.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Lambasted-at-Lambeau--70197797.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:30:15 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*92/93076431.jpg
GamePix: A look at Green Bay's win over Dallas at Lambeau Field on Sunday.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Miscues-Abound-As-Boys-Fall-To-Packers-70197517.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:08:15 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*101/romofumble11.16.09.jpg
Blue Star chronicles the bad and the ugly from Sunday afternoon's 17-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

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BlueStar reluctantly recaps an ugly day in Green Bay for the Dallas Cowboys.

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The Cowboys suffered a blow in the first quarter, as right tackle Marc Colombo went down with what is now reported to be a broken fibula.

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For the second consecutive week, the Dallas Cowboys have gotten a break in a cold weather. There is nothing frozen about the tundra. Its in the low 50's, and that has to make the Cowboys smile.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Ware-Opening-Doors-For-Ratliff-69994587.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:04:36 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/ratliff11.13.09.jpg
DeMarcus Ware's reputation as a pass rusher has allowed nose tackle Jay Ratliff to build quite a reputation of his own.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/4-Reasons-Were-Nervous-About-The-Packers-69991937.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:30:49 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/greenbay11.13.09.jpg
Why Dallas' game on Sunday against the struggling Packers is far from a sure thing.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Kampman-Out-Hamlin-Gurode-Likely-In-69988457.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:41:54 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*79/hamlin11.13.09.jpg
Green Bay's Aaron Kampman will miss Sunday's game, while Ken Hamlin and Andre Gurode, after returning to practice on Thursday, will likely be available for Dallas.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Celek-Incident-Reminds-Boys-What-Not-To-Do-69984037.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:59:37 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*100/celebration11.13.09.jpg
After the Eagles' Brent Celek caused a stir with an advertising-based end zone celebration, Wade Phillips was afforded an opportunity to remind his team of the pitfalls of excessive celebration.

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