Email Author Richie Whitt

Awards

• 2010 - Lone Star Awards, published August 20, 2009

  "Josh vs. Josh"

• 2010 - Lone Star Awards, published September 10, 2009

  "Jumbo Jerry"

• 2009 - Lone Star Awards, published July 3, 2008

  "The Hard Lie"

• 2009 - Lone Star Awards, published March 13, 2008

  "The Pitch Man Cometh"

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2011 Stories by Richie Whitt

• Rangers Closer to Raising AL West Pennant, Funds for Shannon Stone

  published Sep 13, 2011

  rYep, the Angels somehow lost to this laughable outfit again last night -- Anaheim has given up the division by going 5-9 against the A's -- shoving the Rangers' lead in the AL West up ... More >>

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  Fine, You Wanna "Trade Tony Romo"! Um, For Whom, Exactlyr

  published Sep 13, 2011

  rIn the wake of his infuriating, game-losing Texas two-stub Sunday night in New York, Cowboys' quarterback Tony Romo is in the middle of a familiar tug-o'-war. In this corner: Supporters w... More >>

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  There is Good News Football Fans: Jason Witten Will Retire as a Cowboy

  published Sep 12, 2011

  rOne day Jason Witten will go into the Cowboys' Ring of Honor. And likely the Pro Football Hall of Fame.But all we needed from him Sunday night in New York was a decent stiff-arm.Without one as a... More >>

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  Moneyball My Ass. The Oakland A's are Flat-Out Embarrassing.

  published Sep 12, 2011

  rThe much-anticipated movie Moneyball opens in theaters next week. Perhaps the Oakland A's should insert Brad Pitt into their give-a-shit lineup, because he can't be any worse than what they're c... More >>

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  Jets 27, Cowboys 24: My Top 10 Observer-ations

  published Sep 12, 2011

  r10. Tony Romo negated some great throws -- you'll never see a prettier pass than the 64-yarder to Jason Witten -- with some bone-headed plays. His interception to Darrelle Revis should've n... More >>

• Whitt's End: 9.9.11

  published Sep 09, 2011

  rWhether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *When Jerry Jones admits his team has to "walk before we can run," that's code for "rebuild... More >>

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  If You're a Cowboy$ Fan, on 9/11 Prepare to Cry. And Cringe.

  published Sep 08, 2011

  rSunday night at MetLife Stadium the New York Jets will hand out American flags to every fan, and an ass-whipping to America's Team. Remember the part about not betting with your heart, bu... More >>

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  Thanks to Baylor's Cock-Block, Texas A&M May Wait Until 2013 to Join SEC

  published Sep 08, 2011

  rThe Southern Baptist Convention has over 16 million members. It also boasts a mission statement: As a convention of churches, our missional vision is to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to ev... More >>

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  Back To Football: Your 2011 Cowboys Preview

  published Sep 08, 2011

  According to Forbes magazine, your Cowboys are the NFL's most valuable franchise at $1.85 billion. Second-wealthiest team on the planet behind only English soccer's Manchester United. They are also, i... More >>

• Play With Your Big Balls, Win $5,000

  published Sep 07, 2011

  rWe've all played Beer Pong. But tonight at Duke's Original Roadhouse in Addison the rewards -- not to mention the balls -- will be much bigger than forcing your buddy to chug... More >>

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  A&M to the SEC! Texas as an Independentr! The Big 12 and Texas-OU is Kaputr

  published Sep 07, 2011

  rAs we speak I'm told University of Texas president Bill Powers and athletic director DeLoss Dodds are planning an informal lunch with state power brokers at Barton Creek Country Club ... More >>

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  Time For Y'all to Admit It: C.J. Wilson is a Bona Fide Ace

  published Sep 07, 2011

  rNo doubt Kenny Rogers is the Rangers' best all-time left-handed pitcher. But is C.J. Wilson already No. 2r He further helped his cause Tuesday night in Tampa, somehow resisting his stupid, "ins... More >>

• Betting On the Cowboys is Not a Good idea

  published September 8, 2011

  This story is part of Richie Whitt's mostly upbeat but occasionally depressing 2011 Cowboys preview. Elsewhere, find stories about More >>

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  Football's Jason Garrett is a Football Coach Who Coaches Football

  published September 8, 2011

  This story is part of Richie Whitt's mostly upbeat but occasionally depressing 2011 Cowboys preview. Elsewhere, find stories about More >>

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  Your 2011 Fantasy Cowboys*

  published September 8, 2011

  This story is part of Richie Whitt's mostly upbeat but occasionally depressing 2011 Cowboys preview. Elsewhere, find stories about More >>

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  The Road to 8-8: A Week-by-Week Look at the 2011 Cowboys

  published September 8, 2011

  This story is part of Richie Whitt's mostly upbeat but occasionally depressing 2011 Cowboys preview. Elsewhere, find stories about the More >>

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  Rob Ryan Sure Can Talk, But Can He Coach?

  published September 8, 2011

  This story is part of Richie Whitt's mostly upbeat but occasionally depressing 2011 Cowboys preview. Elsewhere, find stories about More >>

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  Tony Romo's Make or Break Year

  published September 8, 2011

  This story is part of Richie Whitt's mostly upbeat but occasionally depressing 2011 Cowboys preview. Elsewhere, find stories about the More >>

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  College Football Uniforms Are Outta Control: My Top 10 Observer-ations

  published Sep 06, 2011

  10. We've sorta become desensitized to Oregon's smorgasboard of uniforms with different helmets featuring gray, green, yellow and white and neon-green outlined numbers. Blame Phil Knight and Nike fo... More >>

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  Bigger Isn't Always Better in Texas. Right, Cowboys' Offensive Liner Should We Fear for Tony Romo's Healthr Againr

  published Sep 06, 2011

  rWhen Tony Romo was sacked by the Giants' Michael Boley last October 25 it broke his collar bone and effectively ended what was already a wobbly Cowboys' 2010 season. It was also, remember, the ... More >>

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  Rangers-Angels Take Baseball's Center Stage. Or at Least They Should.

  published Sep 06, 2011

  rThere are only two division races in baseball. And only one with playoff implications. As we play the regular season's final month the Tigers, Phillies, Brewers and Braves each have leads ... More >>

• A Labor Day First: Top 10 U.S. Open Observer-ations ... From a Guy Who Just Wants a Chance To Work

  published Sep 05, 2011

  rCarrollton's Kelly Dearmore emailed me with a simple request: I wanna write for Sportatorium. Being that he's a free-lance writer that has covered concerts for the Observer, he hates the N... More >>

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  Cowboys Roster Cuts: What We're Left With

  published Sep 05, 2011

  rIn the final analysis the Cowboys kept nine rookies, four undrafted free agents, two kickers and zero fullbacks. If you saw that coming, raise your Labor Day hand. Didn't think so. We did... More >>

• Labor Day 2011: Let's Work This Out

  published Sep 05, 2011

  rOne of the best things about being a sportswriterr Getting paid to go to games. One of the worst things about being a sportswriterr Working on holidays. Not that I'm complaining. I've got lots ... More >>

• Whitt's End: 9.2.11

  published Sep 02, 2011

  rWhether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Raymond Radway was thiiiiis close -- three seconds, in fact -- to making the Cowboys' ... More >>