You Talkin' to Me? Cowboys coming: Does 44-6 still matter?

I know it's all Phillies all the time, and for good reason, but there is a pretty big football game coming up Sunday night, by which time, I think, the World Series will be over (much to Cole Hamels' liking, I'm sure). The last time Dallas was here was one of the most amazing days I've ever witnessed. It was like Mardi Gras at the Linc. I swear the stadium was rocking. The Cowboys never had a chance.

Last season was last season and this season is this season, but do you think it is possible to have carryover from one year to the next? And what's your opinion of the Cowboys now that everyone's favorite receiver is gone?

From: Brookover, Bob

To: Fox, Ashley; McLane, Jeff

Re: 44-6

No carryover. Andy Reid is usually a terrible quote, but when he says every year is different, he's absolutely right.

As for this year's edition of the Cowboys, they're a lot like the Eagles. A lot of new faces who are trying to establish a solid team chemistry. At the moment, they seem to be moving in that direction.

From: Fox, Ashley

To: Brookover, Bob; McLane, Jeff

Re: 44-6

There may not be carryover for the Eagles, but there sure seems to be carryover for the Cowboys (like the Giants last week). That loss is referred to simply by the numbers: 44-6. That was as gutless a performance as folks in Dallas have ever seen, and the Cowboys retooled their roster and coaching staff as a result.

What do you make of these numbers: The Eagles have won seven of their last nine at home against the Cowboys, and have beaten them by double digits 10 times this decade and eight times by at least 20 points? Have the Cowboys been that bad? Or have the Eagles been that good? Or is the answer somewhere in the middle?

From: McLane, Jeff

To: Brookover, Bob; Fox, Ashley

Re: 44-6

Potty training my youngest. Can't . . . discuss . . . football.

From: Fox, Ashley

To: Brookover, Bob; McLane, Jeff

Re: 44-6

Understandable. Good luck, Jeff. Brookie?

From: Brookover, Bob

To: Fox, Ashley; McLane, Jeff

Re: 44-6

I'm so glad cats are attached to their litter boxes from birth. The Eagles have been the best team in the NFC East in this decade. You could argue they've also been the best team in the NFC. The Cowboys have been trying to catch them since 2001 and have mostly failed. Now they have another chance.

From: Fox, Ashley

To: Brookover, Bob; McLane, Jeff

Re: 44-6

Anything worth having - dogs, babies, and men - requires training. I should know.

As much as Eagles fans complain, I'm quite sure Jerry would change places with them and take the Eagles results this decade. He can't even get a playoff win with home-field advantage and the bye.

From: Brookover, Bob

To: Fox, Ashley; McLane, Jeff

Re: 44-6

My cat is the coolest animal on the planet. She's mesmerized by the printer as I type. Jerry might trade this decade, but he wouldn't throw in those three rings from the previous decade.