Stephen A. Smith has made it no secret that he believes Dallas Cowboys fans are the most “nauseating” in the NFL, a sentiment he has voiced repeatedly over the years. As the outspoken ESPN host of First Take, Smith has developed a long-running feud with the Cowboys fan base, often relishing in their team’s struggles and taking every opportunity to poke fun at them.
Smith’s disdain for the Cowboys goes beyond their on-field performance. It’s the attitude of their fans that truly gets under his skin. After the team was eliminated from the playoffs by the Green Bay Packers last season, Smith couldn’t help but troll Cowboys Nation, even going as far as to create a humorous song to mock them on First Take. This playful, yet cutting, dig at the fanbase only deepened the rivalry between Smith and the Dallas faithful.
Much of Smith’s animosity likely stems from his years spent debating Cowboys superfan Skip Bayless on television, where their opposing views on the franchise became a hallmark of their dynamic. However, during an interview on CNN, Smith offered a more detailed explanation of his true feelings about the Cowboys and their supporters. When asked why he has such an intense dislike for the team, he didn’t hesitate to share his thoughts.
“Because their fans are truly the most nauseating, disgusting fan base in American history,” Smith declared. He went on to explain his reasoning with a colorful analogy: “If they went 1-16 and the season ended on January 5 at 7 p.m., by 7:15 p.m. they would go, ‘You know we’re going to win the Super Bowl next year, right?’”
Smith continued his rant, expressing frustration with the unwavering optimism of Cowboys fans, regardless of their team’s performance. “They can pass gas, and they’ll tell you it’s perfume. This is what they do. You just get so sick and tired of listening to them,” he said with exasperation. “I don’t know, as a sports guy, if anything brings me more pleasure than seeing Cowboys fans miserable.”
Smith’s distaste for the Cowboys was especially evident earlier this week on First Take, following Dallas’ brutal 44-19 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Smith didn’t hold back in his critique of the team, pointing out their numerous shortcomings in the game.
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“You go to AT&T Stadium and you’re subjected to that atrocity—that is what we need to be talking about today,” he said, shaking his head. He took aim at the team’s defense, which had been hyped up after strong performances earlier in the season. “The Dallas Cowboys don’t have a good defense. We thought they did watching them against Cleveland, then you bring ’em a running game, and all of a sudden they don’t know what to do.”
Smith elaborated on his point, criticizing the Cowboys for being flashy but lacking substance when it mattered most. “They’re fast and they’re skilled, but in the game of football, that’s not enough when you’re soft,” he said, adding insult to injury for Cowboys fans already reeling from their team’s poor showing.
Despite his harsh words, Smith’s playful disdain for the Cowboys has become a defining element of his persona on First Take, with many viewers tuning in specifically to see how he’ll react when the Cowboys falter. For Smith, watching Dallas fans suffer through another disappointing season is almost a sport in itself, one that never seems to get old for the ever-animated sports analyst.
While Cowboys fans may be used to Smith’s constant jabs by now, his critiques remain sharp, fueled by what he sees as their unshakable—albeit misguided—belief that their team is destined for greatness year after year.
