<P> Johnson quickly returned the Cowboys to the NFL's elite . Skillful drafts added fullback Daryl Johnston and center Mark Stepnoski in 1989, running back Emmitt Smith in 1990, defensive tackle Russell Maryland and offensive tackle Erik Williams in 1991, and safety Darren Woodson in 1992 . The young talent joined holdovers from the Landry era such as wide receiver Michael Irvin, guard Nate Newton, linebacker Ken Norton Jr., and offensive lineman Mark Tuinei, defensive lineman Jim Jeffcoat, and veteran pickups such as tight end Jay Novacek and defensive end Charles Haley . </P> <P> Things started to look up for the franchise in 1990 . On Week 1 Dallas won their first home game since September 1988 when they defeated the San Diego Chargers 17--14 . They went 2--7 in their next 9 games but won 4 of their last 6 games to finish the season with a 4th place 7--9 record . </P> <P> Coming into 1991 the Cowboys replaced offensive coordinator Dave Shula with Norv Turner; the Cowboys raced to a 6--5 start, then defeated the previously - unbeaten Redskins despite injury to Troy Aikman . Backup Steve Beuerlein took over and the Cowboys finished 11--5 . In the Wild Card round they defeated the Bears 17--13 for the Cowboys first playoff win since 1982 . In the Divisional round their season ended in a 38--6 playoff rout by the Lions . </P> <P> In 1992 Dallas set a team record for regular season wins with a 13--3 mark . They started off the season by defeating the defending Super Bowl champion Redskins 23--10 . Going into the playoffs as the number 2 seed they had a first round bye before facing division rival the Philadelphia Eagles . The Cowboys won that game 34--10 to advance to the NFC Conference Championship game for the first time in 10 years . They were pitted against the San Francisco 49ers, the number 1 seed . On January 17, 1993 the Cowboys went to Candlestick Park and defeated the 49ers 30--20 to clinch their first Super Bowl berth since 1978 . Dallas defeated the Buffalo Bills 52--17 in Super Bowl XXVII, during which they forced a record nine turnovers . Johnson became the first coach to claim a national championship in college football and a Super Bowl victory in professional football . </P>

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