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The 1993 [[Dallas Cowboys]] season was their 34th in the NFL. This season saw the team be the first franchise to start 0-2 and still make the Superbowl. It was marked with a heartbreaking Thanksgiving loss to the [[Miami Dolphins]] and a climactic finish versus the [[New York Giants]]. The Cowboys marched through the playoffs defeating the [[Green Bay Packers]] and [[San Francisco 49ers]] while telling the football world "''How bout' them Cowboys''?"
The 1993 [[Dallas Cowboys]] season was their 34th in the NFL.


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==NFL Draft==
==Regular Season==
==Regular Season==
The Cowboys' journey towards back-to-back Superbowl Championships proved more difficult in the 1993 season. Running back [[Emmitt Smith]] held out the first two regular season games over a contract dispute. Dallas would lose both games to Washington and Buffalo respectively starting the season at 0-2. The team would also acquire veteran quarterback [[Bernie Kosar]] after his release from the [[Cleveland Browns]] as insurance for starting quarterback [[Troy Aikman]], who suffered a severe concussion in the NFC Championship game versus San Francisco. In arguably his finest game as a professional, Emmitt Smith suffered a 2nd degree separated shoulder in the regular season finale versus their NFC East division rival, [[New York Giants]]. Smith willed himself through excruciating pain and carried the Cowboys to an overtime win. Dallas finished with an NFC-best 12-4 record and home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Smith was later given the [[NFL Most Valuable Player award]] and with 1,486 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, also gave him his 3rd NFL rushing title. Smith would later also be voted [[Superbowl Most Valuable Player award]], giving him the honor of being the only player to win all three awards in the same season.
The Cowboys' journey towards Superbowl XXVIII proved more difficult than the previous the 1992 season. Running back [[Emmitt Smith]] held out the first two regular season games over a contract dispute. Dallas would lose both games to Washington and Buffalo respectively starting the season at 0-2. The team would also acquire veteran quarterback [[Bernie Kosar]] after his release from the [[Cleveland Browns]] as insurance for starting quarterback [[Troy Aikman]], who suffered a severe concussion in the NFC Championship game versus San Francisco. In arguably his finest game as a professional, Emmitt Smith suffered a 2nd degree separated shoulder in the regular season finale versus their NFC East division rival, New York Giants. Smith willed himself through excruciating pain and carried the Cowboys to an overtime win. Dallas finished with an NFC-best 12-4 record and home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Smith was later given the [[NFL Most Valuable Player award]] and with 1,486 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, also gave him his 3rd NFL rushing title. Smith would later also be voted [[Superbowl Most Valuable Player award]], giving him the honor of being the only player to win all three awards in the same season.


Aikman finished the regular season completing 271 out of 392 passes for 3,100 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. While wide receiver [[Michael Irvin]] once again lead the team with 88 catches for 1,330 yards and 7 touchdowns. Wide receiver [[Alvin Harper]] had 36 catches for 777 yards and 5 touchdowns and tight end [[Jay Novacek]] had 44 receptions for 445 yards and 1 touchdown. The offensive line consisted of Pro Bowlers [[Mark Stepnoski]], [[Erik Williams]], and [[Nate Newton]]. The defense was also anchored by Pro Bowlers such as [[Russell Maryland]], [[Ken Norton Jr.]], and [[Thomas Everett]].
Aikman finished the regular season completing 271 out of 392 passes for 3,100 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. While wide receiver [[Michael Irvin]] once again lead the team with 88 catches for 1,330 yards and 7 touchdowns. Wide receiver [[Alvin Harper]] had 36 catches for 777 yards and 5 touchdowns and tight end [[Jay Novacek]] had 44 receptions for 445 yards and 1 touchdown. The offensive line consisted of Pro Bowlers [[Mark Stepnoski]], [[Erik Williams]], and [[Nate Newton]]. The defense was also anchored by Pro Bowlers such as [[Russell Maryland]], [[Ken Norton Jr.]], and [[Thomas Everett]].

Revision as of 19:24, 30 April 2009

The 1993 Dallas Cowboys season was their 34th in the NFL. This season saw the team be the first franchise to start 0-2 and still make the Superbowl. It was marked with a heartbreaking Thanksgiving loss to the Miami Dolphins and a climactic finish versus the New York Giants. The Cowboys marched through the playoffs defeating the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers while telling the football world "How bout' them Cowboys?"

1993 Dallas Cowboys season
Head coachJimmy Johnson
Home fieldTexas Stadium
Results
Record12-4
Division place1st NFC East
Playoff finishWon Divisional Playoffs (Packers) 27-17
Won Conference Championship (49ers) 38-21
Won Super Bowl XXVIII (Bills) 30-13
Uniform
File:1993 Dallas Cowboys.jpg


Regular Season

The Cowboys' journey towards Superbowl XXVIII proved more difficult than the previous the 1992 season. Running back Emmitt Smith held out the first two regular season games over a contract dispute. Dallas would lose both games to Washington and Buffalo respectively starting the season at 0-2. The team would also acquire veteran quarterback Bernie Kosar after his release from the Cleveland Browns as insurance for starting quarterback Troy Aikman, who suffered a severe concussion in the NFC Championship game versus San Francisco. In arguably his finest game as a professional, Emmitt Smith suffered a 2nd degree separated shoulder in the regular season finale versus their NFC East division rival, New York Giants. Smith willed himself through excruciating pain and carried the Cowboys to an overtime win. Dallas finished with an NFC-best 12-4 record and home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Smith was later given the NFL Most Valuable Player award and with 1,486 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, also gave him his 3rd NFL rushing title. Smith would later also be voted Superbowl Most Valuable Player award, giving him the honor of being the only player to win all three awards in the same season.

Aikman finished the regular season completing 271 out of 392 passes for 3,100 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. While wide receiver Michael Irvin once again lead the team with 88 catches for 1,330 yards and 7 touchdowns. Wide receiver Alvin Harper had 36 catches for 777 yards and 5 touchdowns and tight end Jay Novacek had 44 receptions for 445 yards and 1 touchdown. The offensive line consisted of Pro Bowlers Mark Stepnoski, Erik Williams, and Nate Newton. The defense was also anchored by Pro Bowlers such as Russell Maryland, Ken Norton Jr., and Thomas Everett.

Season Standings

NFC East
Team W L T PCT PF PA
Dallas Cowboys 12 4 0 .750 376 229
New York Giants 11 5 0 .688 288 205
Philadelphia Eagles 8 8 0 .500 293 315
Phoenix Cardinals 7 9 0 .438 326 269
Washington Redskins 4 12 0 .250 230 345

Season Schedule

Opponent Result
at Washington Redskins 16 35 L
Buffalo Bills 10 13 L
at Phoenix Cardinals 17 10 W
Bye
Green Bay Packers 36 14 W
at Indianapolis Colts 27 3 W
San Francisco 49ers 26 17 W
Bye
at Philadelphia Eagles 23 10 W
New York Giants 31 9 W
Phoenix Cardinals 20 15 W
at Atlanta Falcons 14 27 L
Miami Dolphins 14 16 L
Philadelphia Eagles 23 17 W
at Minnesota Vikings 37 20 W
at New York Jets 28 7 W
Washington Redskins 38 3 W
at New York Giants 16 13 W

Postseason

NFC Divisional Playoff

  • Dallas Cowboys 27, Green Bay Packers 17
1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 3 0 7 7 17
Cowboys 0 17 7 3 27

at Texas Stadium, Irving, Texas

NFC Championship Game

  • Dallas Cowboys 38, San Francisco 49ers 21
1 2 3 4 Total
49ers 0 7 7 7 21
Cowboys 7 21 7 3 38

at Texas Stadium, Irving, Texas

Super Bowl XXVIII

  • Scoring summary
  • DAL - FG: Eddie Murray 41 yards 3-0 DAL
  • BUF - FG: Steve Christie 54 yards 3-3 tie
  • DAL - FG: Eddie Murray 24 yards 6-3 DAL
  • BUF - TD: Thurman Thomas 4 yard run (Steve Christie kick) 10-6 BUF
  • BUF - FG: Steve Christie 28 yards 13-6 BUF
  • DAL - TD: James Washington 46 yard fumble return (Eddie Murray kick) 13-13 tie
  • DAL - TD: Emmitt Smith 17 yard run (Eddie Murray kick) 20-13 DAL
  • DAL - TD: Emmitt Smith 1 yard run (Eddie Murray kick) 27-13 DAL
  • DAL - FG: Eddie Murray 20 yards 30-13 DAL

Awards and Records

References

  1. ^ http://www.maxwellfootballclub.org/content/awards/bell/past_bell.htm
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