Mark LaneMark Lane

Like his aunt, famed intrepid reporter for The Daily Planet, Mark Lane keeps his aim on the facts. Once a paid blogger and Washington correspondent, with The Landry Hat, Mark Lane has gone from interviewing Congressmen to interviewing Dallas Cowboys, notably Emmitt Smith, Brandon Carr, and Jason Witten. Follow Mark on Twitter @therealmarklane for more Cowboys commentary or send him mail at [email protected]

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Cowboys 38, Eagles 23 — Postgame Recap

In a match where the Eagles and the Cowboys were both below .500 since 1965, one of these teams needed the desperate win. Typically, this is the type of game the “same old Cowboys” would give…Read More

Memory Lane: Cowboys-Eagles 2009

The last time the Dallas Cowboys went into Lincoln Financial Stadium was on December 28th, 2008, a day that I will also never forget. It was eight days after the Brunette had taken my heart and tossed…Read More

Cowboys-Falcons 19-13 Postgame Recap

The Dallas Cowboys fell to the Atlanta Falcons 19-13 in a game which can only be summarized by the following phrase: same old Cowboys. All they needed was a defensive stop, to get the ball back for the…Read More

Memory Lane: Cowboys-Falcons 1990

1990 was a bi-polar year for the Dallas Cowboys. After starting off the year a disconsolate 3-7, the Cowboys had reeled off 4 wins out of their last 5 games. Even though they were 7-8 going into Week 16,…Read More

Memory Lane: Giants-Cowboys 1993

For Cowboys fans, we love to tell the story of Emmitt Smith’s valiant performance against the Giants in Week 17 of 1993 for not only the division crown, but homefield advantage in the NFC playoffs.…Read More

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Memory Lane: Cowboys-Panthers 2006

Tony Romo already appeared on the national scene six days ago against the New York Giants. Coach Bill…Read More

Memory Lane: Ravens-Cowboys 2008

It was December 20th, 2008. I was 20 years old. No amount of repression and willful amnesia will make…Read More

Wheels of Zeal: Cowboys Life Car Club

True devotion abides; it is not swayed by the fickleness of victories and shortcomings. True devotion…Read More

Memory Lane: Bears-Cowboys 2004

The Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears didn’t have a lot for which to give thanks in 2004. Both teams…Read More

Brandon Carr Talks Playing Safety, Bears

Brandon Carr appeared at an autograph session at the Burleson Albertson’s Tuesday. During the break,…Read More

Memory Lane: Buccaneers-Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys appearing in the divisional round of the playoffs was as expected in early January…Read More

Memory Lane: Cowboys-Seahawks

The Cowboys limped into the 2006 playoffs losing 2 of their last 3, two of which were at home. Still,…Read More

Facing the Giants

There was a phrase that kept popping up in my head whenever I saw the Cowboys screw up in the early parts…Read More

Dispelling the Latest Jerry Jones Gripe

Dallas Cowboys fans will believe anything about Jerry Jones. The local media has set a narrative that…Read More

Why the Cowboys Will Win Without Witten

That’s a crazy proposition; I know. But let he who has eyes read this article, and let he who has…Read More

The Prophet Fulfills: A Book Review

I don’t read books, and it’s not for the superficial reasons one would think. It’s not because…Read More

Don’t Get Excited; It’s Only Preseason

Mexican cuisine in the Metroplex is as common as Flozell Adams jumping a snap early. But there’s a…Read More

Cowboys-Raiders Recap and Impressions

Someone should have told the Dallas Cowboys and the Oakland Raiders that just because they were playing…Read More

Money Can’t Buy It, Jerry

How it begins is how it goes, and Jerry Jones’ purchase and subsequent firing of Tom Landry erected…Read More

Are The Cowboys Going To Church On Sundays?

If you know nil about sports, you’re watching the Olympics. If you really like sports, you’re a Dallas…Read More