As with many teams in the new era NFL the Cowboys will utilize numerous backfield options none of which is any higher than a number 2 RB. Obviously, the focal point in the backfield is Marion Barber who rushed for 885 yds and 7 TD's while chipping in with 52 receptions for 417 yds and an additional 2 scores. Barber's running style which has rightfully earned him the nickname "Marion the Barbarian" makes him prone to injuries and he wears down as the season goes on.Here started another lingering minidrama, in which the 49ers repeatedly reached the NFC title game only to run into those damn Cowboys. This time, it was the , and . That trio proved too much to overcome, as Aikman threw for 322 yards, Smith ran for 114 and Irvin caught six passes for 86.

Briefly put, your target in American football is the player. You want to stop him cold to stop the ten yard gain. Knock him backwards if possible.Boise State wasn the only team with a person in last week game at Wyomin