Subject: Newy Scruggs

• What's That You Say, Richie? You're On a New Sports-Talk Radio Station? Do Tell.

  January 15, 2007

• Re: T.O., O.D.

  September 27, 2006

• Newy's Old Scoop

  July 27, 2006

• Anchorman II: The Legend of Mike Snyder

  April 28, 2006

• Dog Eat Dawg

  August 27, 2007

• Radio Daze

  October 19, 2007

• Romo Finally Talks About Jessica

  September 10, 2008

• FANning the Flame

  I know. I know. Any station that will have me on - even sparingly, and tucked away on the weekends - has lots of room from improvement, right? Well, 105.3 The Fan just got better. In the coming weeks expect the announcement that The Fan is the new flagship radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. As for today, it's the new home of Channel 5 sports anchor Newy Scruggs and former ESPN analyst Sean Salisbury. The two will pair for a midday show beginning sooner rather than later.

  January 26, 2009

• Whitt's End: 1.30.09

  Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *The Cowboys fined Martellus Bennett one game check for an obscenity-laced and offensive rap video. Interesting to see what they'll do to Anthony Spencer, who actually broke the law and got arrested. *So who you rootin' for in the Super Bowl: The Steelers, who have former Cowboys' safety Ray Horton on their coaching staff? Or the Cardinals, who have former Cowboys' assistants Clancy Penderga

  January 30, 2009

• Whitt's End: 2.27.09

  Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Sorry to rain on Skip Bayless' - what, 14-year? - crusade, but Troy Aikman ain't gay. Went to the Pro Bowl and hung out with Aikman in Honolulu in '93. Lotsa drinks. LotsaLotsa hula girls. Guaranteed that Aikman "signed autographs" for more women that week than Bayless ever befriended black Cowboys. And, despite numerous pleas from various females one night, the quarterback&nb

  February 27, 2009

• Wat Up, Dawg?

  Michael Vick derails his career, divides the races and, hopefully, opens our eyes

  August 30, 2007

• Ready to Blow

  With Terrell Owens, which comes first--the Super Bowl ring or the explosion?

  August 10, 2006

• The Newy Factor

  How does someone who calls himself "Newdawg" compete with Dale Hansen? By not being Dale Hansen.

  December 23, 2004

• Anonymous Whine

  Maybe this is why they're called Cowboys, not men

  December 2, 2004

• Best Sports Talk Show

  The Hardline KTCK-AM 1310, The Ticket

  October 14, 2004

• Best TV Sports Anchor

  Dale Hansen, WFAA-TV Channel 8

  October 14, 2004

• Swizzle Shtick

  Plus: Hey, Dude, You Owe Us, Like, $20; Stories of Failure

  October 9, 2003

• Out of Luck

  Want a sure thing? Read Schutze's columns.

  October 9, 2003

• Search Party

  Bill Parcells is looking for a few good men. Good luck.

  August 21, 2003

• Prepare To Be Amazed As Mind Reader David Magee Freaks Out Dallas Cowboys and Other Local Sports Celebs With His Mental Skills

  June 18, 2009

• The Alternative to Watching the Rangers Lose Again: Heading North to See Josh Hamilton, Justin Smoak and ... Sean Salisbury?

  Patrick MichelsJosh Hamilton's repaired abdominal muscle passed its first test, and Rangers fans breathed a sigh of relief.The Texas Rangers' offensive woes are almost laughable now as the team last night fell two and a half games back of the Angels, losing 5-2 to Los Angeles after taking a 2-0 lead in the third inning on solo homers by David Murphy and Marlon Byrd. That's a total of just five runs for Texas in its last three games -- all losses, by the way -- which, of course, is why Patrick an

  June 30, 2009

• Ben and Skin Out at 105.3 The Fan

  As Barry Horn mentioned about an hour ago, as of this afternoon Ben and Skin are no longer your drive-time hosts at 105.3 The Fan. After almost a year of station name changes and philosophical tweaks, in the end their unconventional show - heavy on basketball and hip-hop and unique guests - didn't mesh with the direction of The Fan. From everything I hear, the parting was mutual. From Ben and Skin's Facebook: Guys, guys, guys. We are no longer at 105.3 The Fan. We've parted ways

  July 6, 2009

• D/FW's Longest-Tenured Duo Finally Breaks Up

  I appeared on NBC5's Out of Bounds Sunday night with Matt Barrie and hosted Monday's mid-day slot on 105.3 The Fan with NBC5's Newy Scruggs, yet still was somehow clueless that we're in the midst of a monumental alteration to our TV landscape. Was watching Channel 5's newscast last night when Mike Snyder turned to Jane McGarry and lovingly whispered: "I love you." What?

  July 7, 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 legendary Hal Jay. Odds-on favorite for an increased role on Galloway & Company: Matt Mosley. Long-shot: Tyler radio icon David Smoak. *We can - and I do - rip Wade Phillips for his ridiculously ea

  July 31, 2009

• Texas Rangers: Soar, Then Stoop

  Some days the Rangers seem legit; others full of saline.​Got this "friend" named Newy Scruggs. He has his theory that the Texas Rangers "play well against the big boys." Hogwash I'd tell him, until the Rangers took two of three against the Angels last weekend. Then I watch Texas last night and - yep - I'm starting to embrace all sides of Newy's thesis. Including the flip-side which mandates that while the Rangers play up to their competition, they also stoop down to it. Evidence: Indian

  August 12, 2009

• Whitt's End: 8.14.09

  ​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Lots of you asking for a breakdown of the latest Arbitron PPM radio ratings for July. Not worth a separate item these days because - yawn - The Ticket's dynasty just rolls on. Dunham & Miller and The Hardline have the equivalent of four-touchdown leads in morning and afternoon drive. The battle for No. 2, however, just got interesting. While The Ticket (No. 1 in the market) still dominates

  August 14, 2009

• Who's the Most Trusted Man in Dallas/Fort Worth? On TV? When it Comes to Sports?

  Ah, the bad ol' days.​When Walter Cronkite punted the bucket recently, the title of "Most Trusted Man in America" fell to - believe it or not - Jon Stewart. While this news made me, a Daily Show devotee, click my heels, it also got me to thinking: Who's the Most Trusted Sportscaster in the Metroplex? I've appeared on Fox 4's Sports Sunday with Mike Doocy. I predict Channel 11's Babe Laufenberg will feel some love in next month's annual Dallas Observer "Best Of" issue. These days I

  August 20, 2009

• Whitt's End: 8.21.09

  ​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Found this Josh Hamilton interview from Rangers' spring training. March 18, 2009 to be exact. In other words, about two months - give or take - after his full-throttle, alcohol-laden night with half-naked coeds at an Arizona bar. The interviewer is Erica Newberg, daughter of the noted Rangers' afficianado Jamey Newberg. A particular question caught my fancy. Erica: Some kid

  August 21, 2009

• BREAKING NEWS: 105.3 The Fan Secures a Familiar Voice

  ​This just in: Richie Whitt has landed a permanent gig as Newy Scruggs' sidekick on 105.3 The Fan weekdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Never fear, he will enthusiastically, dutifully continue his full-time work at the Dallas Observer, blogging daily at this here Sportatorium and writing a weekly column and occasional cover story in the print product. Terms of the deal honestly aren't that much to sneeze at weren't disclosed. I (sheepishly) pen this blog item for two reasons: 1. If I got beat

  September 2, 2009

• The Top 10 Hottest TV Women in Dallas/Fort Worth: Soon to be Updated

  For your approval.​My new midday friend Newy Scruggs takes an active interest in my weekly monthly randomly updated list of the hottest chicks on our TV sets. He was on my case for not including Tammy Dombeck (middle) in my August offering. Now, he's strongly suggesting I - and, of course, that means we - consider new NBC5 reporter Kim Fischer. Candace Crawford, whom may or may not be dating a certain Dallas Cowboys' quarterback, is sure to remain No. 1 when the newest rankings are

  September 3, 2009

• Whitt's End: 9.4.09

  ​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *93.3 FM - the station formerly known as The Zone, The Bone, Quality Rock and who knows what all else - has for the last day or so been "stunting." That is, playing nonsense in advance of flipping formats. My station - 105.3 - played college fight songs ahead of changing from Live to The Fan back in December. Today at Noon we'll find out what's in store for 93.3. Maybe a simple switch to s

  September 4, 2009

• Boxing's Worst Nightmare Comes to Dallas

  ​Okay, I'm sucked in. Not to the point of eating Creatine cupcakes, stocking my closet with Affliction T-shirts and putting Newy Scruggs in an arm bar, but I'm intrigued enough by the sport of Mixed Martial Arts that I'm journeying to American Airlines Center Saturday night for UFC 103. I know Floyd Mayweather makes his first return to the ring since 2007 but at this point, UFC is kicking boxing's ass. Despite what Tim Cowlishaw says, UFC > Boxing, right? Granted, UFC 103 features

  September 17, 2009

• Jerry Jones: I Wanted the New York Giants!

  ​Turns out Brandon Jacobs was right. Maybe the Dallas Cowboys should've picked the Detroit Lions for their nationally televised lid-lifter Sunday night at Cowboys Stadium. But certainly, according to Jerry Jones, they could've. Instead, Jones admitted to Newy Scruggs and I minutes ago on 105.3 The Fan that he did indeed pinpoint the New York Football Giants. Me: "Did you hand pick the Giants?" Jerry: "I did. I got to basically have real input into who we'd be playing. And y

  September 18, 2009

• Mark Cuban: Super Bowl or Bust?

  ​It wasn't exactly as declarative as when Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones injected his all-or-nothing expectations into the season a month ago, but Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes his team is as good - actually, better - than the one that went to the NBA Finals in 2006. "The feeling and the buzz in our locker room is off the charts, literally the best it's been in a good five years," Cuban told me and Newy Scruggs on 105.3 The Fan yesterday morning. "Every guy here

  October 7, 2009

• Jerry Jones: I Want Pissed Off Fans

  ​You ask for it, you got it. The Dallas Cowboys owner tells me and Newy Scruggs this morning on 105.3 The Fan that he not only accepts criticism of his team's play this season, he desires it. Demands it, even. "I knew when we walked outta Denver with that loss that we were in for a rough week," Jones said of, well, us. "But I can assure you that one thing I don't want is apathy. I want people highly pissed when we're not playing satisfactorily, and that's the case right now." O

  October 9, 2009

• Head Coach Jerry Jones? We're Closer Than Ever.

  ​Since the day he arrived at Valley Ranch in 1989 Jerry Jones has been in charge of well, you remember, everything from socks and jocks. But this morning on his weekly visit with me and Newy Scruggs on 105.3 The Fan Jerry - more unequivocal, more crystal clear and more adamant than ever - reiterated that the flow chart of authority at Valley Ranch begins and ends with him. And, yes, that includes playing time, depth charts and everything in the front office and in between the li

  October 30, 2009

• This Just In: Don't Drink and Drive

  ​If your name is Newy Scruggs, Laura Dean-Mooney or Jesus H. Christ, you have permission to stop reading. The rest of you, I'd like you to think back to the last time you were driving while drunk, schnockered, intoxicated, tipsy, under the influence or, if you prefer, merely buzzed. Last week? Last month? Last year? Last night? Whatever. I've done it. We've all done it. Shame on us. The latest reminder about the consequences of one of the dumbest decisions we make in life comes courtesy o

  November 3, 2009

• For Those of Us Who Doubted The Dallas Cowboys, It's Time To Confess Our Sins

  November 12, 2009

• The Top 10 Most Famous Hats in the History of Dallas

  Everything's bigger in Dallas. Even the, um, hats. ​I can't believe you people. Yeah, you. The ones who actually spend a millisecond of your precious time on Earth worrying about how a certain Dallas Cowboys' quarterback wears his cap. Not his helmet, mind you. His hat. I'm all about big hat, no cattle and all, but I've actualy heard this sentiment on the street, in the bars and on 105.3 The Fan this week: "Tony Romo started playing better once he started wearing his cap forward. It's

  November 12, 2009