Everythings Bigger In Texas - Dallas Cowboys [Madden 11]

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Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan.
- Tom Landry

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Game: Madden NFL 11
Sliders: Playmakers w/tweaks
Quarter Length: 15 mins.
Acc. Clock: 25 secs.
Team: Dallas Cowboys, 32 controlled.

Rules:
- I will control all 32 teams, to add some storylines to the league (trades, releases, re-signings, etc.)
- I have a storyline of my own to build the franchise around.
- More to come.

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ESPN.com BREAKING NEWS:
Tony Romo injured, status unkown.

DALLAS, TX --Tony Romo was injured the first pre-season game of the 2010 season tonight. The injury and his status is currently unknown, but we are expected to get more information in a press conference tomorrow afternoon.

Romo was sacked by Raiders DT Richard Seymour and landed awkwardly on his throwing shoulder, bending his elbow virtually inside-out. The Cowboys franchise quarterback seemed to have been knocked unconscious, but was seen talking to doctors before being carted off the field.

We'll keep you informed with the latest news as we get it.

Some information from the Associated Press was used in this article.

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ESPN.com BREAKING NEWS:
Romo's career over.

DALLAS, TX -- "It seems like a bad dream, I just want to wake up" said the image of the Dallas Cowboys, Tony Romo.

Cowboys fans across the globe are sure to have shared those same words.

Romo held a press conference inside Cowboys Stadium this afternoon, as he tried to hold back tears, shocking the NFL telling everyone his career came to a sudden end this past Sunday.

"I broke nearly every bone in my throwing arm, it was the hardest hit I've ever taken" Romo said. "I have no ill feeling towards Richard Seymour, he was out there doing his job, getting the quarterback to the ground. He's a hell of a player."

"I'd like to thank coach Phillips, Jerry, everyone I've played with through high school til now, and especially the greatest fans in the world - the Dallas Cowboys fans."

Where does one of the most recognizable franchises in sports history go from here?

"It's gonna be a tough time these next few weeks, months, maybe even years. You can't just replace a player like Tony. He's one of the best quarterbacks in Cowboys history, he led us to the playoffs numerous times. We didn't get our hardware, but we can't thank Tony enough for lifting us up off the ground. We'd love for Tony to stay with the franchise in some capacity, whatever that may be. Thank you".

Those were the final words of the rather emotional press conference, coming from the mouth of the owner of the Cowboys; Jerry Jones.

Some information from the Associated Press was used in this article.

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ESPN.com BREAKING NEWS:
McCoy stays in Texas - Traded to Cowboys

DALLAS, TX -- Breaking news out of Dallas? Nothing new the past few weeks.

Barely a week after losing franchise QB Tony Romo, the Cowboys got right to work and traded for Texas football legend Colt McCoy - which is sure to please a lot of fans in Texas.

The Cowboys traded WR Roy Williams, a second and third round pick from the 2011 draft.

Coach Wade Phillips said that Colt will be competing with current starter Jon Kitna and another Texas QB; Stephen McGee for the next 3 weeks for the starting job in the regular season opener.

Some information from the Associated Press was used in this article.

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COWBOYS.COM

Pre-Season Results:

Week 1: W 10-6 vs. Oakland
Week 2: L 23-20 @ San Diego
Week 3: L 28-20 @ Houston
Week 4 - W 20-13 vs. Miami

Team leaders:
QB: Colt McCoy - 86.2 rating, 434 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT, 66%
RB: Marion Barber - 38 att, 242 yards, 3 TD, 6.3 avg.
WR: Miles Austin - 11 rec, 194 yards, 17.6 avg.
DEF: Keith Brooking - 25 tack, 2 SCK, FFUMB
K: David Buehler - 9/9 FG, 100%, 3/3 XP, 100%
P: Mat McBriar - 25 att, 1,108 yards, 44.3 avg., 6 IN20
RET: Kevin Ogletree - 8 att, 184 yards, 23.0 avg., 46 long

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Well, Cowboys fans, the pre-season is finally over. We lost our starting quarterback and face of the franchise, our team didn't score more than 20 points in either game and we don't know where we go from here.

The good news? We have a Texas college football living legend as our starting quarterback. Colt McCoy seems to have lifted the spirits of the Cowboys franchise and fans everywhere with his passion and play.

We also get the Super Bowl this year. See you then.

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ESPN.com BREAKING NEWS:
Brady out for entire 2010 season

BOSTON, MASS. -- It can't be happening again.

New England Patriots quarterback and the face of Boston sports is down and out again. Brady fractured his elbow in the final pre-season game and told reporters today he will miss the rest of the season.

Everyone remembers the 2008 season when Brady went down in the first game of the regular season, in stepped backup Matt Cassel, who didn't start any college games. Cassel went on to lead the Patriots to an 11-5 record just barely missing the playoffs.

Who's up next? recently acquired Matt Leinart. Is this Leinart's chance to shine? Patriots fans sure hope so.

Some information from the Associated Press was used in this article.

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Dallas Cowboys Depth Chart - 2010
Regular Offense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
WR	Miles Austin	Sam Hurd	Manuel Johnson
TE	Jason Witten	Martellus Bennett	John Phillips
LT	Doug Free	Alex Barron	Jermey Parnell
LG	Kyle Kosier	Ben Hamilton	Montrae Holland
C	Andre Gurode	Phil Costa
RG	Leonard Davis	Alex Barron
RT	Marc Colombo	Sam Young
WR	Dez Bryant	Kevin Ogletree	Jesse Holley
QB	Colt McCoy	Jon Kitna	Stephen McGee
FB	Chris Gronkowski
HB	Felix Jones	Marion Barber	Tashard Choice
Base 3-4 Defense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
LDE	Stephen Bowen	Jason Hatcher	Sean Lissemore
NT	Jay Ratliff	Marques Douglas	Josh Brent
RDE	Igor Olshansky	Marcus Spears	Jason Hatcher
LOLB	Anthony Spencer	Victor Butler
LILB	Bradie James	Sean Lee
RILB	Keith Brooking	Victor Butler
ROLB	Demarcus Ware	Brandon Williams
CB	Terrance Newman	Orlando Scandrick
SS	Gerald Sensabaugh	Barry Church
FS	Alan Ball	Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
CB	Mike Jenkins	Bryan McCann
Special Teams
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
K	Dave Buehler
P	Mat McBriar
H	Jon Kitna
PR	Bryan McCann
KR	Bryan McCann
LS	Andre Gurode

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2010 - Week 1
@ Washington


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Game notes:
- Colt McCoy makes his NFL debut as the Cowboys starting QB.
- Donovan McNabb makes his debut as a Redskin.
- Sunday Night on NBC.

Pre-game Injuries:
Cowboys:
TE Martellus Bennett, WR Jesse Holley, LE Marcus Spears

Redskins:
RB Ryan Torain