Well, folks, we're back to "if" again

We do this year after year after year. It's always "if the Cowboys can do this" or "if the Cowboys can do that". And obviously they haven't or we'd see, at the least, a playoff victory. Last year, we went into December looking great. It was "if the Cowboys can win out in December, they'll be the top seed yada yada yada". The year before that, it was basically the same thing.

And here we are this year. Nine games into the season and they're 5-4. And it's "if they can win against Washington, they'll get some confidence" and "if they can just win five more of the remaining seven. . . " and "if the defense steps it up. . . ." and "if the offense can score more points. . . ." and "if the defense can put pressure on the opposing quarterback. . . ." and "if Tony Romo can get the ball to his receivers. . . . and "if the receivers catch the ball. . . ." and "if the cornerbacks get some interceptions. . . ." and "if the offensive line decides to actually block this season. . . ."

You get the idea. It's all about "if". If this and if that. It is practically impossible to find an article or even a reply to a post on a forum that doesn't contain the word "if" when related to the Cowboys. Sure, it's a common word. And it's a very common word in Cowboys circles these days. Everything hinges on "if". When "if" doesn't happen, it sucks for Cowboys fans.

Last year, the Cowboys went into December 12-1. And there we were still hollering "if". What's wrong with that picture? "If" it's the coaching, then it's been the coaching for 12 years. "If" it's the players, then it's been the players for 12 years. "If" it's the owner's meddling, then it's been the owner's meddling for 12 years.

I say, "if" you're still a Cowboys fan after 12 years of this crap, then you're as crazy as I am. Obviously, we all are closet masochists to put up with this abuse over and over. Imagine what it would be like "if" we could have a season where we could proclaim our love for the Cowboys and not be ashamed of the way they ended their season.

Oh, man. . . . . what "if" . . . ."