The crystal ball had a stellar week by going undefeated at 4-0.  That puts the crystal ball at 23-20-1 for the season.  That’s three games over .500 (.534 to be exact).  The crystal ball has a slightly sore back this week.  You know…with all that patting itself on the back stuff!  Let’s review and see what happened last week.

Last Week: 4-0

Overall:  23-20-1

Seattle @ Dallas:  The Cowboys looked good from start to finish.  That’s what is expected when you play a team like the Seahawks.  Once the ‘Boys had the lead, they never looked back.  They kept the pedal to the metal, and didn’t let Seattle back in the game.  The only downer was the injuries to DeMarcus Ware and Marion Barber.  Both left the game and didn’t return, but they should be fine for this week’s match-up against the Steelers.

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           The Cowboys find themselves in the middle of the herd for the play-off race.  They have won three straight games, and four out of their last five.  The ‘Boys stand at 8-4, which is a decent record.  This year, if the season ended today, the Dallas Cowboys would be watching on TV…like you and me.  The Cowboys trail the Giants by three games, with four to play.  The division is out of reach.  The ‘Boys must travel via the wildcard route.

           The Cowboys actually have a better record than two of the division leaders.  The Vikings and Cardinals are both 7-5, but they would be in the tournament, and the ‘Boys would be out!  I don’t think that it’s fair, but that’s the rules…and you can’t argue the rules!  They are what they are!

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           Each week I will answer questions submitted by my loyal readers.  I personally read every single email I receive.  I will pick out the best five or so to use for the weekly post, as I wont be able to answer all of them.  I will also answer one or two questions on my daily posts as well.  Now it’s time to open the mail!

Eric F., Philadelphia, PA:  What do you think of Kyle Eckel?  Have the eagles finally found a true fullback?

Utopia1dc:  Eric, Kyle Eckel is a hometown product out of Haverford.  He attended Episcopal Academy in Philadelphia, and then went on to star at Navy.  He was named MVP of the Army-Navy game two years in a row.  He is 4th all-time in rushing at Navy, so he knows how to carry the rock.  He is a good blocker as well.  What’s not to like?  The Eagles would be wise to give him a shot at being their starting fullback…everyone knows they could use one!

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           Each week, on Friday, I will look into my (never wrong, just misinformed) crystal ball and give my predictions for that weekend’s games.  I will always prognosticate on the Eagles and Cowboys games and then pick two more games of interest (to me, that is, not necessarily to you).  Keep in mind, that this is for entertainment purposes only, and that I do not endorse any sort of legal or illegal gambling.  That being said…let’s see what’s in my crystal ball!

           The crystal ball was on fire last week, going 4-0 for the week.  Not too shabby, huh?  The crystal ball is now 23-20-1, which is 3 games over .500 (.534 to be exact).  Well, enough of the horn tooting…let’s get down to the task at hand.  This week is going to be tough because there are a lot of games with play-off implications.  The crystal ball is ready for the challenge.  Let’s take a peek into the future and see what will happen this Sunday.

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           This past Sunday, the Cowboys had a 10-point lead against the Pittsburgh Steelers, late in the 4th quarter.  Then disaster struck, as the Cowboys were not able to finish off the Steelers.  All the Cowboys needed were a couple of first downs and the game would be over.  Nope…didn’t happen!  The Cowboys let the Steelers tie the game with about 2 minutes left in regulation.  Then, Romo gave the entire Steeler Nation an early Christmas present by throwing a pick-6…game over!

The Cowboys are now 8-5, and they are hanging by a thread to the 6th (and final) play-ff spot in the NFC.  If the ‘Boys were to win the rest of their games, they would be assured of making the tournament.  That’s not an easy task, as the Cowboys have faltered in December the past few years.  They must right the ship if they want to be playing in January.

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The crystal ball was brought back down to Earth this past week by going 2-2.  That puts the crystal ball at 25-22-1 for the season.  That’s three games over .500 (.531 to be exact).  The Cowboys and the Jets let the crystal ball down this past week.  The crystal ball assures me it will rebound this coming weekend.  Let’s review and see what happened last week.

Last Week: 2-2

Overall:  25-22-1

Dallas @ Pittsburgh:  The Cowboys had the lead for most of the game.  The ‘Boys had the Steelers on the ropes all afternoon.  Dallas out-gained Pittsburgh in every statistical category, except the turnover battle.  The Cowboys committed 5 turnovers, while the Steelers turned the ball over twice.  It was over when Romo threw a pick-6 in the final minutes of the game.  The ‘Boys played a tough game, but they could not put the Steelers away when they had the chance.

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           Each week I will answer questions submitted by my loyal readers.  I personally read every single email I receive.  I will pick out the best five or so to use for the weekly post, as I won’t be able to answer all of them.  I will also answer one or two questions on my daily posts as well.  Now it’s time to open the mail!

Chris T., Lansdale, PA:  I just saw on ESPN that TO is stirring the pot again.  Is he insane to think that Romo and Whitten are designing secret plays behind his back?

Utopia1dc:  Chris, I saw the same piece that ESPN did.  Ed Werder broke the story, so I’m not too concerned with it.  Werder has a way of exaggerating the truth to fill his time on ESPN.  Wade Phillips did confirm that Owens, Williams, and Crayton did meet with Jason Garrett to discuss their roles in the offense.  But that’s a far cry from Romo and Witten designing secret plays…come on people!

Continue reading "Reality Mail Bag - 12/12/08"

           Each week, on Friday, I will look into my (never wrong, just misinformed) crystal ball and give my predictions for that weekend’s games.  I will always prognosticate on the Eagles and Cowboys games and then pick two or more games of interest (to me, that is, not necessarily to you).  Keep in mind, that this is for entertainment purposes only, and that I do not endorse any sort of legal or illegal gambling.  That being said…let’s see what’s in my crystal ball!

           The crystal ball was mediocre last week, going 2-2 for the week.  That’s not great, but we’ll take it.  The crystal ball is now 25-22-1 for the season; which is three games over .500 (.531 to be exact).  This week is going to be a challenge with many key match-ups.  Let’s see what’s in store for us this weekend.

Continue reading "Predictions Week 15"

           Last night, on NBC’s prime time Sunday Night Football, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants, 20-8.  The Cowboys desperately needed the win, as they are fighting for their playoff lives.  The Cowboys are now 9-5, but so are the Vikings, the Bucs, and the Falcons.  The Eagles and Bears aren’t that far behind either.  With the Cowboys facing the Ravens and the Eagles in their next two games, the ‘Boys needed a win…desperately.

           Last week, the Cowboys lost a heartbreaker to the Steelers; a game they should have won.  The Cowboys control their own destiny; if they win their last two games, they are in the tournament as the 5th seed.  If the Cowboys sustain another loss, that could get dicey with the logjam in the NFC.  If the Eagles win tonight, that could potentially make the season finale between the Birds and ‘Boys, a winner take all…but let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves!

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The crystal ball, once again, had a stellar performance this past week, going undefeated at 4-0.  Truly a tremendous achievement, as many of the games had playoff implications.  That puts the crystal ball at 29-22-1 for the season.  That’s seven games over .500 (.567 to be exact).  Not many prognosticators gave the Cowboys much of a chance against the G-Men, but the crystal ball took a chance on them.  The ‘Boys rewarded the crystal ball, and pulled off the upset.  Let’s review and see what happened last week.

Last Week: 4-0

Overall:  29-22-1

New York Giants @ Dallas:  (WIN) This was a classic defensive struggle in the early stages of the game.  Romo was banged up early with a back contusion, but he sucked it up, and was able to continue.  The ‘Boys put a hurting on Eli as well, by sacking him 8 times (ouch)!  The Cowboys were able to take control of the game, but the G-Men tried to make a game of it in the 4th quarter.  Tashard Choice broke a long gainer for a TD to put the Cowboys up for good.  Dallas is currently holding on to the 5th seed in the NFC, but they are still on thin ice for the next two weeks.

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           Last year, the Cowboys sent 13 players to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl.  Granted, a few of those players made it by name alone, but for the most part they deserved it.  When you go 13-3, as the Cowboys did last year, you tend to get a lot of coattail votes.  This year the ‘Boys will be sending only 5 players.

Sending 5 players is still a great honor for a team that has struggled at times this year.  The problem is that with all the pre-season hype about the Cowboys making a Super Bowl run, it’s somewhat of a disappointment that more players were not selected.  I’ll be the first to admit that having 13 players selected from one team is ridiculous.  No team is that good at nearly every position!

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           Each week, on Friday, I will look into my (never wrong, just misinformed) crystal ball and give my predictions for that weekend’s games.  I will always prognosticate on the Eagles and Cowboys games and then pick two or more games of interest (to me, that is, not necessarily to you).  Keep in mind, that this is for entertainment purposes only, and that I do not endorse any sort of legal or illegal gambling.  That being said…let’s see what’s in my crystal ball!

           The crystal ball was absolutely fantastic last week, posting a 4-0 record.  Is that a horn tooting in the background that I hear?  The crystal ball is now 29-22-1 for the season; which is seven games over .500 (.567 to be exact).  This week is going to be a challenge with many key match-ups that have playoff implications.  Let’s see what’s in store for us this weekend.

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           On Saturday night, the Cowboys had a golden opportunity to close out Texas Stadium in style.  This was the final game to be played at the stadium.  A Cowboys win would have been a fitting end to a stadium that has had many classic games.  A win, and the Cowboys would have been one step further in their quest for a playoff berth, and a Super Bowl run.

           It didn’t happen!  The Cowboys defense played well for 55 minutes, but they let two long runs (77 yards and 82 yards) ruin what could have been a festive night in Texas!  Sure, they still had a ceremony after the game.  They honored many former players, but it wasn’t the same.  The Cowboys loss put them in a situation in which they would need help to get to the tournament; a win alone next week against the Birds wouldn’t be enough.

Continue reading "Not Dead Yet"

The crystal ball had a mediocre performance this past week, going a mere 2-2.  We’re not sure what happened, but we will get to the bottom of this.  The crystal ball took its lumps on the Cowboys game, but it may have been predicting with its heart rather than its fortune-telling powers?  Either way, that puts the crystal ball at 29-22-1 for the season.  That’s seven games over .500 (.563 to be exact).  Let’s take a look back, and review what happened last week.

Last Week: 2-2

Overall:  31-24-1

Baltimore @ Dallas:  (LOSS)  The crystal ball thought this was going to be a big win for the ‘Boys, we all know that didn’t happen.  The Ravens defense played well, and kept the Dallas offense in check for most of the night.  The Cowboys had two late drives to close within a field goal, but each time the Ravens responded.  And boy did they respond, with back to back long runs of 77 and 82 yards; each for TDs!  It was like the parting of the

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           Each week I will answer questions submitted by my loyal readers.  I personally read every single email I receive.  I will pick out the best five or so to use for the weekly post, as I won’t be able to answer all of them.  I will also answer one or two questions on my daily posts as well.  Now it’s time to open the mail!

Jimmy Z., Philadelphia, PA:  What's your thoughts on McNabb coming back next year?  E A G L E S  EAGLES!

Utopia1dc:  Jimmy, I really don’t know what the big fuss is all about.  D-Mac is still a quality QB in this league.  The Eagles still have a chance to make the playoffs if they beat Dallas and get a little help.  If McNabb leaves, do the Eagles really know what Kevin Kolb can do?  If Kolb can’t cut it, the Eagles could be looking at being in rebuilding mode for several years!  Be careful what you wish for!

Continue reading "Reality Mail Bag - 12/25/08"

           Each week, on Friday, I will look into my (never wrong, just misinformed) crystal ball and give my predictions for that weekend’s games.  I will always prognosticate on the Eagles and Cowboys games and then pick two or more games of interest (to me, that is, not necessarily to you).  Keep in mind, that this is for entertainment purposes only, and that I do not endorse any sort of legal or illegal gambling.  That being said…let’s see what’s in my crystal ball!

           The crystal ball was mediocre last week, posting a 2-2 record.  Not great, but we will take it!  The crystal ball assures me it will rebound this week with a better performance.  The crystal ball is now 31-24-1 for the season; which is seven games over .500 (.563 to be exact).  This week is going to be a challenge for the crystal ball, with many key match-ups that have playoff implications.  Let’s see what’s in store for us this weekend.

Continue reading "Predictions Week 17"

           This past Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys traveled to Lincoln Financial Field to play the Philadelphia Eagles in what was a win and you’re in the playoffs game.  This game had a lot of build-up prior kick-off.  The Eagles found out, about 15 minutes before the game started, that the stars had aligned for them; the Bears and Buccaneers had both lost.  This game had everything football fans wanted.  It was the ‘Boys against the Birds, with their playoff destinies on the line.

           Unfortunately, if you are a Cowboys fan, Dallas forgot to show up for the game mentally.  Maybe all the drama had finally caught up to them?  Maybe the Eagles are just a better team?  It doesn’t matter why…we all know what happened!  The Cowboys shot themselves in the foot over and over again.  They gifted the Eagles two defensive touchdowns, while squandering scoring opportunities of there own on several occasions.  That’s not to take anything away from Philly, they made the plays and the Cowboys didn’t!

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