Chris (right) and his friend Bobby attend the Dallas Cowboys – San Francisco 49ers game on October 2, 2016. (Image courtesy Chris Avila)
I love the Dallas Cowboys. I grew up watching during the end of the Tom Landry era and though Herschel Walker was the bomb, Ed “Too Tall” Jones was the bee’s knees and later loved when the trio of Aikman, Smith and Irvin won championships. I still refuse to cheer for Jimmy Johnson because of his time at Miami, but he’s okay with the Boys.
I was ecstatic to be at the Cowboys-49ers game this weekend with my fellow ND alum Bobby. We were loud and boisterous. It was a different level of excitement when we saw Zach Martin manhandle the San Francisco line. His stat line only says he got the start in the game but let me tell you, the guy is a beast, plain and simple. I’m glad I got to see him play and I can’t wait to see Jaylon Smith wear the star next season.
Now that I’m done with my Cowboys love fest, here’s how the rest of the former Irish did this weekend:
George Atkinson (2011-13) RB, Cleveland Browns
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Browns’ 31-20 loss to Washington.
Robert Blanton (2008-11) DB, Buffalo Bills
Last game: Had two tackles in the Bills’ 16-0 win over the Patriots.
David Bruton (2005-08) S, Washington Redskins
Last game: Had five tackles in the Redskins’ 31-20 win over the Browns.
Sheldon Day (2012-15) DL, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Had one tackle in the Jaguars’ 30-27 win over the Colts.
Tyler Eifert (2009-12) TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: Did not play due to an ankle injury.
Matthias Farley (2011-15) S, Indianapolis Colts
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Colts’ 30-27 loss to the Jaguars.
Anthony Fasano (2002-05) TE, Tennessee Titans
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Titans’ 27-20 loss to the Texans.
Michael Floyd (2008-11) WR, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: Had three receptions for 36 yards and one touchdown in the Cardinals’ 17-13 loss to the Rams.
Will Fuller (2013-15) WR, Houston Texans
Last game: Had seven receptions for 81 yards and two touchdowns (one receiving, one on a return) in the Texans’ 27-20 win over the Titans.
Ryan Harris (2003-06) OT, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Played in the Steelers’ 43-14 win over the Chiefs.
J.J. Jansen (2004-07) LS, Carolina Panthers
Last game: Played in the Panthers’ 48-33 loss to the Falcons.
Ben Koyack (2011-14) TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: No stats recorded.
Zack Martin (2009-13) OL, Dallas Cowboys
Last game: Started at right guard in the Cowboys’ 24-17 win over the 49ers.
Troy Niklas (2011-13) TE, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: No stats recorded.
Romeo Okwara (2012-15) DL, New York Giants
Last game: Recorded one tackle in the Giants’ 24-10 loss to the Vikings.
C.J. Prosise (2012-15) RB, Seattle Seahawks
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Seahawks’ 27-17 win over the Jets.
Theo Riddick (2009-12) RB, Detroit Lions
Last game: Had 11 carries for 31 yards and four catches for 27 yards in the Lions’ 17-14 loss to the Bears.
Cody Riggs (2014) CB, Tennessee Titans
Last game: No stats recorded.
Kyle Rudolph (2008-10) TE, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Recorded five catches for 55 yards and scored one touchdown in the Vikings’ 24-10 win over the Giants.
KeiVarae Russell (2012-15) CB, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: Did not record any stats.
Harrison Smith (2007-11) S, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Recorded nine tackles in the Vikings’ 24-10 win over the Giants.
Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OL, Baltimore Ravens
Last game: Did not play.
Golden Tate (2007-09) WR, Detroit Lions
Last game: Had one catch for 1 yard and a touchdown in the Lions’ 17-14 loss to the Bears.
Manti Te’o (2009-12) LB, San Diego Chargers
Last game: Officially out for the remainder of the season due to injury.
Stephon Tuitt (2011-13) DE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Recorded one tackle, two passes defended and one forced fumble in the Steelers’ 43-14 win over the Chiefs.
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