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(AP) -- The Dallas Cowboys have fired coach Wade
Phillips and promoted offensive coordinator Jason Garrett to take
his place, according to media reports.

 Team owner-general manager Jerry Jones reportedly decided enough
was enough Monday, following a 45-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers
the night before. It was the Cowboys' fifth straight loss, dropping
them to 1-7.

 This is their worst season since 1989 and among the worst in
franchise history by record alone. Realistically, it's the low
point considering Dallas was coming off a division title and a
playoff win, and was expected to contend for the Super Bowl that'll
be held at Cowboys Stadium.

 Phillips' departure takes another dubious spot in club history:
the first in-season coaching change.

 The first game under Garrett will be at the New York Giants on
Sunday.

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