As a Cowboy hater, I can’t decide which ending of the two playoff losses to SF I prefer. Each is sublimely beautiful in different ways.
Last year’s game has the hilarious, frenetic race to the line, as well as Cowboys actually impeding the ref from resetting the ball. Also, an added bonus is the fact that it was a home loss, where all their hopelessly dorkish fans in their stupid jerseys and oversized hats could complain about it as they headed for the exits. I wish I could have been there to see it in person, but then I would have had to, well, be there.
We shouldn’t undervalue this year’s loss. The last play was quieter, but equally hilarious. Watching the Cowboys lined up for what seems like eternity, you get the sense that they didn’t have much hope for the play. Also, not making any changes after the 49’ers called TO is interesting, but the odds were probably so low for success that it might not have mattered. It was curious to see Zeke at center. I get it that they needed a ball-handler in the middle of the field, but he’s so slow now, why not use another WR or defensive back? Funniest line goes to Brandon Perna of That’s Good Sports who said, “Zeke can no longer be considered a premier NFL Center.”
You can never watch the play enough times. I like the WR at the top of the screen who races downfield, then stops in resigned defeat when he sees the ball carrier getting lit up. Also, watch how Dak takes off after throwing the ball to help with the laterals. Or the two lineman at the bottom of screen. Why bother with slow, lineman at all? How about two fleet linebackers? Can you imagine the player’s faces when they first saw the play on a big screen? I love how both plays highlight the stupidity of the coaching staff. I wonder if McCartney had to have a private meeting w Jerry Jones to explain in why it didn’t work, lol.
Anyways, sorry for the ramblings. Thanks, Cowboys, for providing so much endless merriment in an otherwise uneventful season.