The Rare Air of Longevity Oct 22, 2009
Davis points to Tom Landry as a prime example of how lengthy the rebuilding process can be. In 1960, as a first-year head coach in Dallas, the Hall of Famer led the Cowboys to 0-11-1 record. (InsideCarolina.com)
Mid-Week Quick-Pitch Fudge, DJ, and KB#56 Oct 22, 2009
Their Handling of Tom Landry. All of the Above AND more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Despite record, Rangers still considered dangerous Oct 22, 2009
Friday will be Allens first game at SMU since losing to Garland in the 2006 Tom Landry Classic. And while Ford Stadium could be a site for Eagles playoff games this season, the team remains focused on its goal of seeing improvement every week. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
From the Magazine: Settling the Score Oct 16, 2009
Ditka had seen for himself how damaging the passing game could be because he was an assistant coach for Tom Landry and the Cowboys, and they had just been beaten by the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game on Dwight Clark's memorable catch in the back of the end zone. Ditka still thought that if you put together a team that could punish and pummel the opponent, you could win a game. (BearReport.com)
Was it the deal or steal of the century? (71) Oct 11, 2009
In Dallas, Arkansas oil man Jerry Jones had bought the Cowboys that February, fired Tom Landry and hired Johnson, a successful college coach with no pro experience but whod been his college teammate at Arkansas. They took Troy Aikman with the first overall pick in the draft, then hedged their bets by using a supplemental pick on Steve Walsh, whod helped Johnson win a national championship at Miami. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
SCHROEDER:OU's hopes ride on Jones' arm -- and mustache Oct 3, 2009
He's named after former Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry. And long before the mustache, Jones was starring at Artesia High, a perennial power in a small, southeastern New Mexico town where football reigns supreme. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
We came to play and werent disappointed Sep 30, 2009
First of all, they shouldn t even be wearing suits at a football game: Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry could carry it off, but everyone else should dress like they re at a football game. Tell me that a guy in a suit doesn t look like a geek when he s talking to some sweaty, pumped-up player in a uniform. (Weymouth News, MA)
Cowboys' New Palace: House that Jerry built ready to roar Sep 20, 2009
Jones has held back on many of the finishing touches -- such as nostalgic Texas Stadium carry-overs: the star logo at midfield; banners; a statue of Tom Landry; and the Ring of Honor -- to make their unveiling part of this night. The retractable doors haven't been used since the ribbon-cutting ceremony in May, and the retractable roof was opened only for part of the George Strait concert in June that was the stadium's first event. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cowboys aim to open stadium with giant splash Sep 19, 2009
Jones has held back on many of the finishing touches such as nostalgic Texas Stadium carry-overs: the star logo at midfield; banners; a statue of Tom Landry; and the Ring of Honor to make their unveiling part of this night. The retractable doors havent been used since the ribbon-cutting ceremony in May, and the retractable roof was opened only for part of the George Strait concert in June that was the stadiums very first event. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'This transcends football': 'Boys boast as new stadium shines Sep 18, 2009
By Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY ARLINGTON, Texas After a quick inspection of the 9-foot tall bronze statue of iconic coach Tom Landry that greets visitors outside the main entrance of the gleaming Cowboys Stadium, Jerry Jones bursts inside and rides an escalator to the concourse. Suddenly the hyper Dallas Cowboys owner does an about-face and hustles down an adjacent, inoperable escalator. (USA Today -- Sports)
Former Patriot League Star Foyle to be Inducted into World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame Sep 12, 2009
More than 40 sports-humanitarians have been enshrined in Boise, including tennis great Arthur Ashe, Major League Baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson, NFL coaching legend Tom Landry, the NBA's David Robinson, soccer great Pel; and the Harlem Globetrotters. To read the full release from the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. (Patriotleague.com)
Hand in hand Sep 10, 2009
Tom Landry made the bold switch to Roger Staubach after losing Super Bowl V. Later, there was Noll/Bradshaw. Then came Shula/Marino. (Boston Globe)
Your attention, please: This guy here criticizes Bobby Cox! Sep 8, 2009
Cox is just like Tom Landry. Dallas had Jerry Jones to put him out to pasture, will Frank Wren be willing to do the same. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fisher a title away from greatness? Sep 3, 2009
Only nine other coaches have spent more time with one team than Fisher with 240 games, and that list includes such great coaches as George Halas, Tom Landry, Don Shula, Chuck Noll, Curly Lambeau and Joe Gibbs. Bud Adams took the interim off Fisher s job title after finishing up the final six games of 1994, and Fisher has outlasted 106 other head coaches since 1995. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Countdown: Psycho coaches, OSU arrest, ESPN The Porno Sep 1, 2009
1:32 am September 1, 2009, by. The Count, in a coat from the Landry collection. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dragons breathe fire on Wolves Aug 30, 2009
UNIVERSITY PARK Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Tom Landry made a name for himself with his revolutionary flex defense. So its easy to how Landry would have been concerned with the goings on Saturday afternoon in the opener of the Tom Landry Classic as Southlake Carroll lit up the scoreboard at SMUs Ford Field with a plethora of points in a 49-20 victory against Plano West. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Wolves salivating over marquee opponent Aug 28, 2009
And while the outcome of Saturdays game wont determine the success of Wests season, the Wolves know plenty of eyes will be on them when they kick-off the Tom Landry Classic at 4:30 p.m.. We dont want to place too much emphasis on one game or another, but our guys are competitors and we want to win, Hughes said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
John P. LopezINSIDE THE NFL Aug 28, 2009
Playing four games of faux-football in today's NFL is about as necessary as players taking offseason jobs, like back when Tom Landry sold insurance, Lenny Moore was a radio jock and Art Donovan worked for a beer distributor. Players today arrive to camp in top form. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Jimmy loves Jerry's video board Aug 28, 2009
Twenty years ago, Johnson made the leap from coaching the University of Miami to replacing Tom Landry as coach of the Cowboys. Dallas won only one game that year, but won Super Bowls following his fourth and fifth years. (ESPN -- Football)
Tech coach sees good things in scrimmage Aug 27, 2009
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 12:19 PM CDT Tom Landry once said When you want to win a game, you have to teach. When you lose a game, you have to learn. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
West looking for Classic Aug 23, 2009
Plano West is no doubt hoping the second verse is not the same as the first as the Wolves will open the 2009 season the same way they did in 2008, with a game against Southlake Carroll in the Tom Landry Classic ... West and Carroll will once again kick off festivities this season at the Tom Landry Classic, which is now in its 10th year ... At the conclusion of the Tom Landry Classic, senior players, band members, drill team members, cheerleaders, mascots, student trainers and student managers... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Is West up to the test in '09? Aug 20, 2009
The Wolves will scrimmage at Highland Park, 7:30 p.m. Friday, before opening the regular season Saturday, Aug. 29, against Southlake Carroll in the Tom Landry Classic. Share this Article. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
MICHAEL WEBER: Football teams on the move Aug 17, 2009
Forty years that have included Johnny Unitas, Fran Tarkenton, Terry Bradshaw, Roger Staubach, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady; Walter Payton, Franco Harris, Barry Sanders, Eric Dickerson, Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson; Jerry Rice, Lynn Swan, Steve Largent, Charlie Joiner and Randy Moss; Dick Butkus, Mike Singletary, Ronnie Lott, Ray Lewis, and Mean Joe Greene; Tom Landry, Bud Grant, Don Schula, Chuck Noll, and the Big Tuna; the Steel Curtain, the Purple People Eaters, the Orange... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
History of the Dallas Cowboys - 196... Aug 15, 2009
One month earlier, Tom Landry had been signed to a personal services contract and, once the NFL franchise had been awarded, Landry was named as the Cowboy's head coach. He served in that position for 29 years. (Suite101.com)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
Defense highlights new class 080909 - The Augusta Chronicle. Defense highlights new class Associated Press Sunday, August 09, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Impact' player Hayes inducted into Hall of Fame Aug 9, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Jones just giddy for 21st season running Boys Aug 3, 2009
His first move was to fire Tom Landry and replace him with a college coach with no NFL experience but whod played football with Jones at Arkansas in the early 60s. Hiring Jimmy Johnson worked out quite well, as did trading Herschel Walker for a bundle of draft picks. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Smith Listed Among Two Best College Basketball Coaches In History Jul 31, 2009
Tom Landry (NFL), 19. Mike Krzyzewski (college basketball) and 20. (Tarheelblue.com)
UCLA's Wooden honored as best coach ever Jul 30, 2009
Former UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden named sports' greatest coach by Sporting News - ESPN. Updated: July 30, 2009, 12:34 AM ET. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Football pioneer Larry Siemering led a life of endless accomplishments Jul 30, 2009
"He was a great coach. I had a lot of coaches in my day, but he and Tom Landry (the legendary long-time Dallas Cowboys coach who won two Super Bowls) were the great ones that I played for," LeBaron said. In the middle of his nine-year tenure with the Redskins, LeBaron even left the NFL to rejoin Siemering. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Wooden named best coach ever Jul 30, 2009
Wooden honored as sports greatest coach - College basketball- nbcsports. Wooden honored as sports greatest coach. (MSNBC -- Sports)
ESPN, NFL kick off pic partnership Jul 28, 2009
The films former focus--the week leading up to the 1967 "Ice Bowl" championship game played between the Packers and Dallas Cowboys in 13 below zero weatherhas broadened into a long rivalry with Cowboys head coach Tom Landry, whose cool demeanor was the exact opposite of Lombardis fire and brimstone. They came up together as line coaches for the New York Giants, with Lombardi leaving after that team lost the famed 1958 championship game. (Variety)
Chargers' days with Al Davis set stage for Raiders rivalry Jul 14, 2009
Upon arriving, Alworth was brought in to meet with head coach Tom Landry. "He said, 'Look, the reason I traded for you was to block,' " says Alworth, who averaged 55 receptions per season over his nine years in San Diego but caught 49 balls total in two years with the Cowboys. (USA Today -- Sports)
70-year-old Ironman competes to honor grandson Jun 1, 2009
Amundson s first triathlon was later in 1999 at the Tom Landry triathlon sprint. He remembers it being the longest swim he s had to do at one time. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
How germs spread in the classroom May 3, 2009
In 2005, News 8 went to a first grade classroom at Tom Landry Elementary School in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch district to illustrate how fast germs are spread ... "If we can teach our children not to put their hands in their mouth, in their nose, in their eyes, we could cut out on a lot of that," said Terri Lyons, who was a school nurse at Tom Landry when News 8 conducted the test. (KHOU.com, TX)
Plano News Today - DPD apologizes for officer's actions in Plano Mar 28, 2009
Simpson receives Tom Landry Leadership Award. Place 2 candidates address budget deficit. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Phillips doesn't look like he'll survive in Big D Mar 28, 2009
Whether you're Tom Landry or Dave Campo, Bill Parcells or Barry Switzer, when you sign on to lead the Cowboys, there are certain things to be expected. Scrutiny will be intense. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Behind every good man is a good set of parents Mar 24, 2009
Tan Orio wrote on Mar 15, 2009 11:01 AM:" I helped Babe Parenti with football duties (as well as my bus driving responsibilities). If David had 30 more pounds and a couple of more inches, he would have been as good as New York Giants great Tom Landry who was the first true "lock down" defensive back. ". WRITE A COMMENT. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Zany sports science show answers questions you never had Mar 20, 2009
Still, they saw some parallels to the NFL: Audi race team head Wolfgang Ullrich, Cossrow says, "really was Tom Landry with the hat that same aura.". Posted. (USA Today -- Sports)
HIGHS AND LOWS: 20 years of Jerry Jones Feb 25, 2009
Tom Landry was the only coach in the Cowboys' 29-year history when Jones bought the team, but Jones already had picked Johnson as his coach. In the shock of Landry's dismissal, there was the new owner describing the night as "Christmas to me.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Big success in Big D Feb 25, 2009
He fires Tom Landry, the only coach the Cowboys had ever had, and hires college teammate Jimmy Johnson. April 18, 1989 NFL approves sale. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
On 20-year anniversary, Jones still rules Boys Feb 25, 2009
Most Cowboys supporters have long since gotten over the firing of Tom Landry and ousting of Jimmy Johnson. They've become immune to players getting arrested or throwing tantrums, and they've learned to roll their eyes at the occasional references to "Coach Jones.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
The LONG Way Home with Coach Rudy Feldman Feb 14, 2009
Not the 'man in the funny hat' as old timers might say about Tom Landry. Nor is it the 'man with his name on a trophy' as some others might say about Vince Lombardi. (TheRedMenace.com)
Dallas messed up with Dan Reeves Feb 8, 2009
Wonder if the contract issues that became the stumbling block included Dan not being allowed to wear a Tom Landry-style hat at anytime he was around Jerry Jones, or to ever mention that that s the way Coach Landry would have done it. Somehow I have to believe that the problem was over Dan Reeves long-time association with the Tom Landry period with the Cowboys and the fact that Jones, no matter how long he owns the team will never measure up to the class act that was Tex Schramm, Tom Landry and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
