How 'Bout Them Cowboys?

105,121-the record breaking attendance number of people at a regular-season NFL game.

30,000-the number of standing fans.

80,000-the number of seats.

50-the number of feet below ground level the field is

1,600-the number of toilets at the stadium

286-the number of concession stands

largest domed stadium in the entire world

world's largest column-free interior

largest high definition hung TV screen in the world

$75.00-the cost to park at the stadium

$1.2 billion-the finishing cost of the new Cowboys stadium

losing the season opener/the first home game to the New York Giants-PRICELESS

Needless to say, the Cowboys didn't play as great as the should have on Sunday night. Especially with Sunday night being the season opener AND the unveiling of the new Cowboys stadium to the NFL fans around the world. Fans were less than thrilled to see quarterback Tony Romo throw not one, not two, but three unforgivable interceptions resulting in a devastating two point loss bringing the final score 33-31.

As Kurt Daniels, writer for DallasCowboysStar.com, said, "Nearly everything was perfect but the final score." I couldn't agree more. Without Romo's three interceptions, a combined total of four turnovers, and one fumble I think the Cowboys could have easily won the game against the cross-country rivals.

With the Cowboys' first play in full motion, the game was obviously in favor of the Giants. Romo's pass, intended for Roy Williams, was "intercepted by [Giants] corner back Bruce Johnson, who waltzed 34 yards into the end zone untouched for the touchdown" Daniels noted. Utterly pathetic, Romo. The Cowboys were favored for a victory by three points but blew it early on.

Throughout the exciting game, fans grew uneasy as they watched America's team slowly lose the game. It was only a matter of time until the inevitable happened. With four seconds left of the game, it was a sure win for anyone watching. The Cowboys were up 30-31, and there was no possible way we could give up this unforgettable win. Or was there? Lawrence Tynes was called in for the last, crucial four seconds of the game. Why? Eli Manning, New York Giants quarterback, pulled an incredible quarterback sneak, gaining two yards. Tynes did indeed successfully kick the 37-yard field goal but not before Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips strategically called a final timeout, forcing a re-kick. As though anybody thought he couldn't do it, Tynes, one again, did score the final three points with another successful 37-yard kick.

In my opinion, the score shouldn't have even been that close. The Cowboys had everything, and I mean everything, to play for. They were the hosts of the largest attendance of an NFL game in history, it was their home season opener, and new faces on the field. You would think a new stadium might have incentive to play better and more importantly, play as a team right? Wrong.