• Apply to Write
  • Contact Us
  • FullPressRadio.com
  • SHOP FPC
  • FullPressHockey.com
  • FullPressWrestling.com

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Full Press Coverage
  • Latest
    • Full Press Radio Network
    • Apply to Write
    • Feedback
    • Privacy Policy
  • NFL
    • AFC
    • NFC
  • NFL Draft
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • Fantasy
  • Full Press Hockey
  • Full Press Wrestling
  • Podcasts
    • FPC Radio LIVE
    • Full Press Daily Podcast
    • Full Press NFL Podcast
    • Full Press NHL Podcast
    • Full Press Wrestling Podcast
    • The Eye Test for Two
    • Big Bad Bruins Podcast
    • Pick and Roll Podcast
    • Add/Drop Podcast
    • Black Tuesday
    • Crossbody of Work
    • The Salvaggio and Cratty Sports Podcast
    • All Shows
No Result
View All Result
Full Press Coverage
No Result
View All Result
Home NFL NFC NFC East Dallas Cowboys

Brent Jones: Why I Have “A Unique Perspective” On Cowboys-49ers’ Rivalry

Clark Judge by Clark Judge
January 21, 2023
in Dallas Cowboys, Featured, FPC Radio, NFC, NFL, San Francisco 49ers
Reading Time: 5 mins read
0
1.5k
SHARES
3.3k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

If it seems like déjà vu all over again in the NFL, it’s because it is. Dallas and San Francisco are meeting again in the playoffs – with the winner possibly advancing to the Super Bowl. 

Sound familiar? It should

That’s how it’s been, dating back to 1981 when Dwight Clark’s touchdown catch shocked the Cowboys in the conference championship game, sending San Francisco to its first Super Bowl. The rest you know. The 49ers won the first of five NFL titles between then and 1994, including four in nine seasons.

But when they didn’t? It was Dallas that always seemed to be in the way.

In three successive seasons (1992-94), the two met in conference championship games – with the winner each time winning the Super Bowl. Then, in 1995, the Cowboys returned the NFC title game for a fourth successive season, only this time minus the 49ers. Result: They went on to win their third Lombardi Trophy in four years. 

Do the math: That’s eight Super Bowl triumphs for San Francisco and Dallas from 1981-95. 

“That was usually the final barrier between you and another Super Bowl ring,” former 49ers’ tight end Brent Jones said of the Cowboys on the latest “Eye Test for Two” podcast.

Jones has what he called “a unique perspective” on the rivalry. He grew up in the Bay Area, was a sports star at San Jose’s Leland High School and became a standout tight end at Santa Clara University where he was a three-time All-Conference choice.

But here’s the clincher: He wasn’t a 49ers fan. He was a Cowboys’ die-hard. You heard me: Dallas. The reason? Simple: The Cowboys were good, and the 49ers were not.

“The 49ers last year of being respectable was that ’72 playoff game (vs. Dallas),” he said, “and then they went into the tank for the next seven or eight years (where) they were miserable. So being a Cowboys’ fan was kinda fun. It was enjoyable.

“All my friends were 49ers’ fans, and the 49ers stunk. In fact, so much so that my Mom got my little brother a 49ers’ jacket for Christmas back when (you could go) to the old Sears catalog for a 49ers’ jacket. You could only get your local team, the 49ers or Raiders, back in those days, and my brother opened it and kind of threw it down.

“A few days later, she made him wear it to school, and he cried. She couldn’t figure out why he cried, and he said, ‘Because the 49ers are losers.’ And that was true. They were. You didn’t want to be associated with a bad team in our family.

“They were horrible, they were losers, right up to the time Eddie (DeBartolo) bought the team, had a few good draft choices and, all of a sudden, brought in Bill Walsh. (Then) everything changed.”

  • Ep 161: Lions Dissapoint; NFL MVP; Week 12 Discussion
    by Full Press Coverage on November 27, 2023 at 12:12 am Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM6208401623.mp3?updated=1701045016
MORE PODCASTS From FPC

That’s when The Catch happened, and the universe shifted for Brent Jones.

“I was crushed when Dwight Clark made The Catch,” he said. “And, six years later, I was standing in the huddle with him … which was kind of a strange phenomenon. I wore number 84 because Doug Cosbie of the Cowboys was my hero … and went to Santa Clara, as well.  Then, all of a sudden, once I was with the 49ers I was on the opposite side of the coin and grew to despise – on the field – the Dallas Cowboys.

“I had predicted that in my lifetime the 49ers would never win a Super Bowl, and when they beat the Cowboys that year (1981 season) I thought, ‘Holy crap, they’re going to actually do it.’  “It sounds weird, (but) it was a devastating loss for me. Of course, I had no ties to the Cowboys other than being my favorite team, but I took it personally.”

Jones didn’t join the 49ers until 1987 when they added him after he was released by Pittsburgh (he was the Steelers’ fifth-round draft choice in 1986), and the move changed his career. He became one of the NFL’s top tight ends — three times named All-Pro, four times a Pro Bowler, a three-time Super Bowl champion … and, eventually, a Cowboys’ hater.

“I think I did hate them on the field,” he said, “but I certainly respected them, which probably added to the hate …It was great playing them early in my career because they weren’t very good. So we used to slam them. 

“But then, obviously, the fantastic trade they had with Herschel Walker and getting all the picks from the Vikings … to bringing in Jimmy Johnson, Emmitt (Smith) and Troy (Aikman and) Michael (Irvin). In all those matchups, quite honestly, I felt like we were playing a mirror image of our team. So there was always consternation when you played the Cowboys.

“I was 100 percent confident against every team that we played that we were going to come out on top. When we played the Cowboys, it was 50-50. You could play great. You could do well. But you knew that they had the horsepower to even overcome our best at times. “

San Francisco and Dallas met nine times during Jones’ 11-year career, with the 49ers holding a 6-3 advantage. However, Dallas was 2-1 in the playoffs when games mattered most.

“It was truly a fantastic era for the NFL,” Jones said, “for a rivalry that I remember going back to the old days when John Brodie played Roger Staubach in ’72. I grew up around the rivalry, and to be able to participate was spectacular. So it’s a real treat that these two are matching up this weekend.”

Tags: 49ersbill walshBrent JonesCowboysJimmy JohnsonMichael IrvinSteve YoungTroy Aikman
Share616Tweet385
Previous Post

It’s That Beating a Team Three Times in a Season Thing Again

Next Post

Chiefs Advance To AFC Title Game With Complementary Football

Clark Judge

Clark Judge

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • Ep 180: Hall of Fame Class Of 2024 Semifinalists Discussion
    by Full Press Coverage on November 28, 2023 at 7:02 pm

    Ira and Clark dissect the 2024 Hall of Fame class semifinalists. Learn […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM3324093887.mp3?updated=1701209488

Latest Headlines

Eye Test For Two Ep 180: Hall of Fame Class Of 2024 Semifinalists Discussion

The Football Stack: Seahawks at Cowboys

Stackin’ The NBA: Bulls at Celtics, Thunder at Timberwolves, Rockets at Mavericks, Warriors at Kings

Stackin’ The NBA: Raptors at Nets, Pelicans at Knicks, Bucks at Heat, Hawks at Cavaliers

Can Chiefs Offense Avoid Letdown After Positive Week?

Chicago Bears Nearly Collapse Again But Get The Upset Win

A Twitter List by iglen31

  • Three Veteran Defensemen Wobbly Leafs Could Trade For
    by Adam Proteau on November 29, 2023 at 1:32 am

    The Toronto Maple Leafs need defensemen. So do many NHL teams, but the Buds now have the cap space […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM1280972497.mp3?updated=1698931960
  • NHL November Outlook – Metropolitan Division
    by Michael Augello on November 29, 2023 at 1:07 am

    The National Hockey League is closing out the second month of the regular season, with clubs […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM1280972497.mp3?updated=1698931960
  • Final Word On Hockey S5Ep13 – Patrick Kane Signs with Detroit Red Wings
    by Jim Biringer on November 28, 2023 at 6:42 pm

    Jim Biringer is back for the fifth season of the Final Word on Hockey in a special edition of the […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM7044726317.mp3?updated=1701192371
  • Was Nico Hischier The Missing Piece For The Devils?
    by Jim Biringer on November 28, 2023 at 6:06 pm

    The New Jersey Devils appear to have turned a corner, thanks in large part to their captain Nico […]

  • Stack The Pucks: Lightning at Coyotes, Golden Knights at Oilers, Ducks at Canucks
    by Stack The Pucks Podcast on November 28, 2023 at 5:52 pm

    Hunter Logan Previews Golden Knights at Oilers, Ducks at Canucks on Stack The Pucks. The post Stack […]

More Hockey News

  • FPH Daily: Patrick Kane Signs, Wild Make Coaching Change
    by Full Press Coverage on November 28, 2023 at 5:24 pm

    Jim Biringer is back with a Full Press Hockey Daily looking at Patrick […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM9941495952.mp3?updated=1701192953
  • CFB Daily: Rivalry Week And Playoff Rankings
    by Full Press Coverage on November 23, 2023 at 6:28 am

    Jim Biringer is back with Justin Ryan Gonzalez with another edition of the […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM1924128799.mp3?updated=1700721959
  • CFB Daily: Jimbo Fisher, Jim Harbaugh, and CFB Playoff Rankings
    by Full Press Coverage on November 17, 2023 at 2:21 am

    Jim Biringer is back with the latest Full Press College Football Podcast […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM2018880713.mp3?updated=1700188340
  • NBA In-Season Tournament: In or Out?
    by Full Press Coverage on November 10, 2023 at 3:17 pm

    Ian and John discuss the NBA's In-season tournament and whether or not it […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM8780645621.mp3?updated=1699629793

This Week On FPC Radio LIVEMore Shows

  • 11/27 - Thanksgiving Recap; Jalen Hurts, NFL News and Notes
    by Full Press Coverage on November 27, 2023 at 10:43 pm

    Ian and John recap Thanksgiving weekend, discuss Jalen Hurts' moment, and […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV2382568641.mp3?updated=1701125653
  • 11/24 - Thanksgiving Recap, Jets/Dolphins, Week 12 Picks
    by Full Press Coverage on November 24, 2023 at 3:47 pm

    Ian and John react to all of the action on Thanksgiving Day and look ahead […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV5804947940.mp3?updated=1700841594
  • 11/23 - Thanksgiving Day Preview, Tom Brady, Top 5 NFL Teams
    by Full Press Coverage on November 23, 2023 at 3:11 pm

    Ian and John discuss the Thanksgiving Day slate of games in the NFL, Tom […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV8344261402.mp3?updated=1700752844
  • 11/21- MNF Reaction, Eagles Handle Chiefs, NFL MVP
    by Full Press Coverage on November 22, 2023 at 3:31 am

    Ian and John react to the Eagles win over the Chiefs on Monday Night […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV2868268234.mp3?updated=1700626041

  • Wrestling Roundup: CM Punk and Randy Orton Return, MJF New Deal
    by Jim Biringer on November 27, 2023 at 10:00 pm

    In the latest edition of the wrestling roundup, we look at the returns of CM Punk and Randy Orton […]

  • CCTV: 2023 Survivor Series WarGames Review
    by C.C. Hawkley on November 27, 2023 at 9:09 pm

    The 2023 WWE Survivor Series: WarGames PLE, according to C.C. Hawkley, did nothing short of deliver […]

  • CM Punk Returns to WWE at Survivor Series
    by Jim Biringer on November 26, 2023 at 5:05 am

    It was an unexpected return to close out Survivor Series War Games as CM Punk returned to WWE after […]

  • Crossbody of Work Episode 192 – Matt Morgan
    by Evan Gomes on November 25, 2023 at 3:25 pm

    Welcome to Crossbody of Work, a show where we break down a wrestler’s career through five of […]

  • 2023 WWE Survivor Series Odds: Who Walks Out of War Games Alive?
    by Jim Biringer on November 24, 2023 at 4:20 pm

    Another weekend, another wrestling PPV. This time WWE Survivor Series War Games takes centerstage […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM2266342186.mp3?updated=1650484841
More Wrestling News

  • Off to Motown: Patrick Kane Signs with Detroit Red Wings
    by Full Press Coverage on November 28, 2023 at 7:07 pm

    Jim Biringer is back once again joined by Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM7484927753.mp3?updated=1701198899
  • Ep 180: Hall of Fame Class Of 2024 Semifinalists Discussion
    by Full Press Coverage on November 28, 2023 at 7:02 pm

    Ira and Clark dissect the 2024 Hall of Fame class semifinalists. Learn […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM3324093887.mp3?updated=1701209488
  • FPH Daily: Patrick Kane Signs, Wild Make Coaching Change
    by Full Press Coverage on November 28, 2023 at 5:24 pm

    Jim Biringer is back with a Full Press Hockey Daily looking at Patrick […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM9941495952.mp3?updated=1701192953
  • Seahawks at Cowboys
    by Broken Controller Media on November 28, 2023 at 4:55 pm

    Chris Landry Previews Seahawks at Cowboys on The Pro Football Stack The […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM1743011019.mp3?updated=1701190070
  • Conference Championships: Oregon-Washington | NM State-Liberty | Toledo-Miami (OH)
    by Broken Controller Media on November 28, 2023 at 3:00 pm

    Betting previews for College Football Conference Championship games: Pac […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM9896373377.mp3?updated=1701182610
  • Bulls at Celtics - Thunder at Timberwolves - Rockets at Mavericks - Warriors at Kings
    by Broken Controller Media on November 28, 2023 at 1:00 pm

    Brandon Fryer Previews Bulls at Celtics, Thunder at Timberwolves, Rockets […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM9254931588.mp3?updated=1701174205
  • Raptors at Nets - Pelicans at Knicks - Bucks at Heat - Hawks at Cavaliers
    by Broken Controller Media on November 28, 2023 at 12:30 pm

    Brandon Fryer Previews Raptors at Nets, Pelicans at Knicks, Bucks at Heat, […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM7112734087.mp3?updated=1701174135
  • Full Press MMA - 11-27 - MMA Junkie’s 30 Greatest Fighters of All-Time
    by Full Press Coverage on November 27, 2023 at 4:00 pm

    While I enjoyed the list for the Top 30 Greatest Fighters of All-Time, I […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM9643637181.mp3?updated=1701101005
  • Pelicans at Jazz - Nuggets at Clippers
    by Broken Controller Media on November 27, 2023 at 3:00 pm

    Brandon Fryer Previews Pelicans at Jazz and Nuggets at Clippers on Stackin […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM3288635432.mp3?updated=1701092218
  • Lakers at 76ers - Trail Blazers at Pacers - Wizards at Pistons
    by Broken Controller Media on November 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm

    Brandon Fryer Previews Lakers at 76ers, Trail Blazers at Pacers, Wizards […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM4283733246.mp3?updated=1701092128
  • Ep. 114 Hot starts & Hoop dreams w/Jose Matos
    by Full Press Coverage on November 27, 2023 at 4:45 am

    Criss is joined for episode 114 by first-time guest Jose Matos of Critical […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BRCM5734191294.mp3?updated=1701060232
Full Press Coverage

© 2020 Full Press Coverage

Navigate Site

  • Staff Portal
  • Apply to Write
  • Contact Us
  • Have a news tip?
  • Privacy Policy
  • FPC Radio Network
  • NFL Breaking News, Rumors, Trades
  • NBA
  • MLB – Rumors, Breaking News, Opinion, Podcasts
  • FullPressHockey.com

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Latest
    • Full Press Radio Network
    • Apply to Write
    • Feedback
    • Privacy Policy
  • NFL
    • AFC
    • NFC
  • NFL Draft
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • Fantasy
  • Full Press Hockey
  • Full Press Wrestling
  • Podcasts
    • FPC Radio LIVE
    • Full Press Daily Podcast
    • Full Press NFL Podcast
    • Full Press NHL Podcast
    • Full Press Wrestling Podcast
    • The Eye Test for Two
    • Big Bad Bruins Podcast
    • Pick and Roll Podcast
    • Add/Drop Podcast
    • Black Tuesday
    • Crossbody of Work
    • The Salvaggio and Cratty Sports Podcast
    • All Shows

© 2020 Full Press Coverage