Yardbarker: Igor Olshansky

Olshansky a perfect 10 vs. Oakland

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:16:18 -0500

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Igor Olshansky takes a personal 10-0 record against Oakland into Thursday's game. All 10 wins came while Olshansky played with San Diego. Olshansky played a significant role in the Chargers' run defense stifling the Raiders. In Olshasky's streak, San Diego allowed more than 90 yards rushing only once and limited the Raiders to only 3.4 yards per carry. ``Their linemen like to play a real physical style,'' Olshansky said. ``It's always bee...

Redskins pulling away, 6-0

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:23:35 -0500

I kid, but Shaun Suisham just hit a 31-yard field goal to make it 6-0 Washington. The big play was a 36-yard catch-and-run by Malcolm Kelly afterhe got away from Mike Jenkins. The Redskins helped the Cowboys out with a minus run (Igor Olshansky) and a false start penalty. But with how things are going this might be an insurmountable lead.

New guys on D fitting in well

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:27:33 -0500

Keith Brooking signed a three-year, $6 million deal as a free agent with the Cowboys this off-season. A complete bargain. Igor Olshansky signed a four-year, $18 million deal with $8 million guaranteed. Another cost-effective move. Gerald Sensabaugh signed a one-year, $1.75 million deal. He's played well although is coming back from a broken thumb. Again, another solid move. And he will be a restricted free agent after this season if there is no CBA so he's under the Cowboys' con...

Olshansky is quietly effective

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:57:03 -0500

IRVING - Igor Olshansky does his work in a quiet, professional manner, and he does it quite well, according to Wade Phillips. The defensive end was one of the unsung heroes of the OT win at K.C., recording three tackles, six assists, two pressures and a sack. "Igor has been a great addition for us," Phillips said. "I think the (Chiefs) running back, Larry Johnson, had 1.8 yards per carry. They didn't make much running, really. Their quarterback made most of the yardage, w...

Igor has novel approach

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:54:51 -0500

Igor Olshansky isn't in San Diego any more. Two games deep into his Cowboys career, he's caught on to what it means to wear a star on your helmet. Olshansky, like every other player who braved the lockerroom the day after the New York loss, was peppered with questions. Was he disappointed with how the defense performed? Why no turnovers? What happened to all those sacks? About the fifth time Olshansky was asked to express his disappointment or frustration over the loss, the defensi...

DeCamillis, Buehler making a difference

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:20:54 -0500

Special teams coach Joe DeCamillis and rookie kicker David Buehler are running neck and neck in the race for the Cowboys' most valuable offseason addition. Strong safety Gerald Sensabaugh and defensive end Igor Olshansky are also in the running, but DeCamillis and Buehler are the biggest reasons why a huge weak spot last season seems destined to become a strength this year. Buehler's three touchbacks Sunday against Tampa Bay were a big reason why the Bucs' average starting field...

Cowboys' Olshansky more than just muscle

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:55:00 -0500

By John Whisler - Express-News Igor Olshansky played five seasons in San Diego with the likes of LaDainian Tomlinson and Shawne Merriman, so he knows what it's like to see the media blow by to get to the stars.But this time, it was different.Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was about to give his first training camp interview and, like ants at a picnic, reporters and photographers suddenly were swarming from every corner of the Alamodome floor.Olshansky, a defensive lineman signed by the Cowb...

Cowboys add muscle on defense

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:21:00 -0500

From Ukraine, Olshansky known for his strengthBy JOHN WHISLERSan Antonio Express-NewsSAN ANTONIO — Igor Olshansky played five seasons in San Diego with the likes of LaDanian Tomlinson and Shawn Merriman, so he knows what it's like to see the media blow by to get to the stars. But this time, it was different. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was about to give his first training camp interview, and, like ants at a picnic, reporters and photographers suddenly were swarming from every cor...

Wade Phillips Praises Igor Olshansky

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:01:21 -0500

The Cowboys expect newly signed defensive end Igor Olshansky to be as good or better than Chris Canty, who signed with the Giants. Wade Phillips, in...

Dallas Cowboys Replace Chris Canty With Igor

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:13:25 -0500

Igor Olshansky is now a Dallas Cowboy. The move reunites him with coach Wade Phillips, a former San Diego Charger-ite. Olshansky will replace Chris Canty,

Packers Aren't Actively Pursuing DE Igor Olshansky

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:57:19 -0500

The Packers are not one of the teams actively involved in current discussions with free agent defensive lineman Igor Olshansky, according to his...

Packers with No Interest in DL Igor Olshansky

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:53:49 -0500

Forget about the Packers taking a look at DL Igor Olshansky. Today?s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is reporting that the Pack have no interest in Igor. The Packers are not one of the teams actively involved in current discussions with free agent defensive lineman Igor Olshansky, according to his agent, Bruce Tollner. The Packers have shown [...]

Chargers DE Igor Olshansky To See Less Playing Time?

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:17:00 -0500

Don't be surprised if the playing time of Chargers DE Igor Olshansky is cut back in the seasonA's final month. Set to become a free agent this...

FROM THE GREAT WHITE NORTH: MY NAME IS IGOR OLSHANSKY AND I'M A MORON

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:32:02 -0500

I keep seeing this pop up on TV as this weekend's game gets closer and every time I do, I think to myself, "What the hell was this kid thinking?"