
Dallas Cowboys set to rock the house in new stadium
By DAVID MOORE / The Dallas Morning News
ARLINGTON – His first view of the architectural goliath came on a flight back to Dallas. Even from 6,000 feet, the scale was impressive.
Marion Barber has driven by the Cowboys Stadium several times since. Each time, he's felt compelled to pull off to the side of the road and gaze.
"I'm pumped," said Barber, the Cowboys' running back. "I can't wait to get up in there."
The wait is over.
The stadium has hosted George Strait, the Jonas Brothers, Paul McCartney and the soccer elite since it opened its doors in June. But tonight will be the first time it will feature performances by Tony Romo, Jason Witten, DeMarcus Ware and Co.
The team's first game in Cowboys Stadium kicks off at 7 tonight against the Tennessee Titans. If you are tempted to downplay the significance of this moment and point to the team's regular-season game against the New York Giants on Sept. 20 as the true opener; if you want to dismiss this as a soft opening, don't tell the players.
"You know how people have grand openings, and it's really not a grand opening because the place has been open for like a month?" receiver Patrick Crayton asked. "That seems ridiculous to me.
"This is the grand opening."
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