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June 2, 2011
2011 NBA FINALS -- South Beach: My Top 10 Observations
10. Ate dinner last night at Prime Italian on South Beach. In the midst of ridiculous opulence in the form of $20 valet parking and $100,000 cars, it was relatively affordable. $125 for a steak and a couple drinks. Thumbs up. 9. They also offered prime Kobe steak for $30 an ounce. Ou ... More >>
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September 10, 2009
Only Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Could Build A Palace Big Enough To Match His Larger-Than-Life Persona
10. Ate dinner last night at Prime Italian on South Beach. In the midst of ridiculous opulence in the form of $20 valet parking and $100,000 cars, it was relatively affordable. $125 for a steak and a couple drinks. Thumbs up. 9. They also offered prime Kobe steak for $30 an ounce. Ou ... More >>
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August 27, 2009
The Dallas Cowboys: Seven Coaches and a Baby
In this week's Dallas Observer column in which I surmise that Wade Phillips is entering his last season - win, lose or drawl - I tell the story of riding up a training camp elevator with the Dallas Cowboys' head coach. Sounds riveting, I know. But wait, there's more! Watching Wade ... More >>
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August 27, 2009
WWJD? Win a Super Bowl with Tony Romo, That's What He'd Do.
Talked with legendary Dallas Cowboys' coach Jimmy Johnson this morning on 105.3 The Fan. The highlights: *First off, during the interview I admit to having an extreme case of good-ol'-days' goose bumps. *Secondly, Jimmy - a noted Heineken guzzler - is out at Cowboys Stadium today filmin ... More >>
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August 4, 2009
Camp Cowboys Top 10 Observations: Day 7
Well, you are ready for some aren't you?10. Cult hero/roster longshot Jesse Holley had his highlight of camp, catching a slant in front of Orlando Scandrick during team drills. There. You happy? 9. Weird - unusually intense - afternoon practice here at The Alamodome. When' ... More >>
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August 3, 2009
The Top 10 Reasons Austin is Better Than Dallas
Different vibe in Austin, sayeth this T-shirt for sale on South Congress. Born in Oak Cliff. Raised in Duncanville. Citizen of Dallas. But every time I go to Austin - like this past weekend when I skeedaddled from Cowboys' Camp in San Antonio for a quick getaway - I feel like I belong ther ... More >>
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July 31, 2009
Whitt's End: 7.31.09
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Been buried in Camp Cowboys all week, but looks like 103.3 FM ESPN needs a new drive-time sidekick alongside Randy Galloway. Brian Estridge is leaving to co-host mornings on WBAP 820 AM with the l ... More >>
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July 29, 2009
The Butterscotch Stallion's Faithful Sidekick and Other Famous Faces' Doggone Book
Owen Wilson, from the forthcoming book Top Dogs and Their PetsCurrent Dallas Morning News photographer David Woo and former Dallas Morning News photographer Richard Pruitt have been moonlighting on a side project: a coffee-table book titled Top Dogs and Their Pets, proceeds from which toward resc ... More >>
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June 25, 2009
The French Disconnection
Though I'm always skeptical when a head coach drafts a player 24th overall and then contends he "pin-pointed" the kid all along - see: Jimmy Johnson on 7th-rounder Leon Lett, circa 1991 - I'm willing to forge into the Rodrigue Beaubois Era with an open mind. Well, I lied. I won't sit well with ... More >>
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June 1, 2009
The Top 10 All-Time Dallas Cowboys
At least we can all agree on No. 1. Right?From time to time I've been known to construct a Top 10 list. But this one, I've got to tear apart. You're telling me there's a list of the Top 10 All-Time greatest Dallas Cowboys and Jerry Jones isn't on it? Altogether now: Bull. Shit. If NF ... More >>
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May 22, 2009
Whitt's End: 5.22.09
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *You'll have to savor this offering like a cow with its cud, because this morning I'm headed out to the Byron Nelson to chug margaritas and chase girls in The Pavilion watch golf and conduct research ... More >>
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March 4, 2009
What's In My Closet? Jackass Edition
I did go 10 days without food and I'm committed to finishing this on December 13. But there was a time when I was a real, live thrill-seeker. Found some evidence recently. I wasn't insane in a Johnny Knoxville way or a one-on-one interview with Charles Haley sorta way, but as in "Hey, ... More >>
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February 25, 2009
The Jerry Jones Era: Yay or Nay?
Thumbs up or thumbs down?Okay, let's stop the belittling and the praising and the story-telling and get down to it. With his reign turning 20 today, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is coming under intense scrutiny. As in, will his legacy be positive or negative? There are, of course, pros ... More >>
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January 13, 2009
Dude Food: P.D. Johnson's
P.D. Johnson's Dog Day Deli3839 McKinney Ave.214-720-2227Dude Factor: 8, or "Jimmy Johnson," on a scale of 1 (Jack Johnson, the musician) to 10 (Jack Johnson, the boxer)Ah, P.D. Johnson's Dog Day Deli. From the first day we ventured into the old McKinney Ave. location, we knew we'd found a dude-frie ... More >>
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January 7, 2009
The Master Cleanser: Day 3
Status: Green Weight: 165.8 (-5.3) Mood: Sad Stagnant Skeptical Surprised It's weird about cravings. I'm quickly learning on this diet that it's not your body that craves food, it's your mind. With the nutrients from the lemons and syrup, my body - somehow - is fine. Energetic even. I'm sleeping gr ... More >>
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December 17, 2008
The Top 10 Most Memorable Moments in the History of Grand Ol' Texas Stadium
Fittingly, the stadium with the hole in the roof - so God could watch his favorite football team, duh - was christened by a 10-day Billy Graham crusade. A month later - Oct. 24, 1971 - Texas Stadium opened for Cowboys' business. Come Saturday night, the ol' joint at Loop 12 and Highway ... More >>
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December 4, 2008
The Top 10 Sports Zingers I Can Think of Off the Top of My Head
Not saying Sean Avery isn't an asshole. Or a horrible teammate. Or, for that matter, a room-wrecker the Dallas Stars should consider dumping.I'm just saying he shouldn't have been suspended - or worse, pending this afternoon's meeting with NHL poobah Gary Bettman in New York - merely for his "sloppy ... More >>
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October 29, 2008
Pro Football Hall of Fame: Jerry Jones vs. Jimmy Johnson
Not saying Sean Avery isn't an asshole. Or a horrible teammate. Or, for that matter, a room-wrecker the Dallas Stars should consider dumping.I'm just saying he shouldn't have been suspended - or worse, pending this afternoon's meeting with NHL poobah Gary Bettman in New York - merely for his "sloppy ... More >>
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October 16, 2008
The Cowboys' Pacman Jones May Be Suspended, But He Needs to Be Gone for Good
Involved in yet another incident, Pacman Jones' football privileges should be permanently revoked
Blogs
October 15, 2008
The Dallas Cowboys: WWJD?
Involved in yet another incident, Pacman Jones' football privileges should be permanently revoked
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October 8, 2008
Yes, But Will They Be Paid in Ones?
Involved in yet another incident, Pacman Jones' football privileges should be permanently revoked
Blogs
September 17, 2008
You're Excellent Too, Jeff Pearlman
Involved in yet another incident, Pacman Jones' football privileges should be permanently revoked
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September 8, 2008
Week 1 Leftovers
Involved in yet another incident, Pacman Jones' football privileges should be permanently revoked
Blogs
February 13, 2008
Three Dots and a Cloud Of Dust …
Involved in yet another incident, Pacman Jones' football privileges should be permanently revoked
News
October 18, 2007
The Dallas Cowboys' Dumbsday Defense
Despite Dallas' 5-1 start, the Phillips 3-4 has been stupefying
Blogs
September 24, 2007
Gee, We Dunno -- That Ex-Cowboy Looks Like the Frisco Kid to Us
Despite Dallas' 5-1 start, the Phillips 3-4 has been stupefying
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September 10, 2007
Dynamic Debut
Despite Dallas' 5-1 start, the Phillips 3-4 has been stupefying
Blogs
August 8, 2007
Dirk Nowitzki to Play Masculine Basketball for Germany
Despite Dallas' 5-1 start, the Phillips 3-4 has been stupefying
News
August 2, 2007
Captain Casual
Wade Phillips ushers in a kindler, gentler, better Cowboys era
Blogs
January 29, 2007
No Super For You!
Wade Phillips ushers in a kindler, gentler, better Cowboys era
Blogs
January 23, 2007
The Next Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys Will Be ...
Wade Phillips ushers in a kindler, gentler, better Cowboys era
Blogs
January 11, 2007
Commit or Quit
Wade Phillips ushers in a kindler, gentler, better Cowboys era
Blogs
January 2, 2007
Seattle Swan Song
Wade Phillips ushers in a kindler, gentler, better Cowboys era
Blogs
October 18, 2006
Magic Man
Wade Phillips ushers in a kindler, gentler, better Cowboys era
Blogs
April 25, 2006
The Giant General
Wade Phillips ushers in a kindler, gentler, better Cowboys era
News
April 13, 2006
Heaven Help Us
When watching sports, is God a passive observer or a meddler?
News
September 29, 2005
Invinci-Bill
Exactly why is Parcells Dallas' dictator?
News
April 14, 2005
Sold Out
Plus: No News
Music
August 26, 2004
Secret Soul
Recent compilations unearth the hidden history of funk
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April 8, 2004
Letters
Recent compilations unearth the hidden history of funk
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March 4, 2004
This Week's Day-By-Day Picks
Recent compilations unearth the hidden history of funk
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October 30, 2003
Letters
Recent compilations unearth the hidden history of funk
News
January 9, 2003
Tuna Casserole
My recipe for a tasty tenure as Cowboys coach
News
September 12, 2002
WWJD?
Plus: Dalbie and Tex, A List
News
September 5, 2002
Back in Bounds
Michael Irvin, once the Cowboys' playmaker, has quit playing around and has turned himself over to his maker
Culture
November 26, 1998
A fan's sour notes
Were yesterday's heroes better than today's?
Culture
November 13, 1997
Pssst...
Want to know what's going on at Valley Ranch? Ask an unnamed source.
News
August 29, 1996
Buzz
Want to know what's going on at Valley Ranch? Ask an unnamed source.
Culture
January 19, 1995
Barry blew it
Switzer's casual approach caught up with the Cowboys
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December 8, 1994
BeloWatch
Switzer's casual approach caught up with the Cowboys
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