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September 19, 2011
Tony Romo's Top 5 Performances
Jerry Jones said he was "outstanding" despite last week's loss to the Jets. Sunday afternoon in San Francisco the owner almost shed a tear in talking about the quarterback's gutsy performance in a 27-24 overtime victory over the 49ers. It's already been a controversial, mesmerizing, f ... More >>
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September 12, 2011
Jets 27, Cowboys 24: My Top 10 Observer-ations
10. 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 never been thrown and how was everyone except the quarterback ready for the snap with :08 ... More >>
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January 18, 2011
Okay Cowboys Fans, Who Are We Rooting Against This Weekend?
Please. No. Can't take it.Some of us -- guilty -- figured that this weekend your Dallas Cowboys would be hosting the NFC Championship Game, just one step from staying in town and becoming the first team in NFL history to play in a Super Bowl in its own stadium. Those plans, to say the leas ... More >>
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January 10, 2011
Look Who's NOT Coming to Dallas for Super Bowl XLV
After a wildly entertaining weekend of the NFL playoffs, the following will not be playing in Arlington on February 6: *Michael Vick *Peyton Manning *Who Dat?! *The Dallas-born Kansas City Chiefs Despite intriguing story lines being buried, that was some damn skippy football. Three wins by ro ... More >>
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October 12, 2010
At Least One Cowboys' Problem Is Fixed: Felix the Phat
Looks like about 3.5 times more of you - 885,000 homes to 250,000 homes - watched the Dallas Cowboys over the Texas Rangers on Sunday, so let's not shun football today. Though Leonard Davis is admitting he sucks and Martellus Bennett is hurt and the Cowboys are 1-3 and old kicker Nick Folk i ... More >>
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August 19, 2010
The Dallas Cowboys just might have found themselves a kicker in kooky David Buehler
Looks like about 3.5 times more of you - 885,000 homes to 250,000 homes - watched the Dallas Cowboys over the Texas Rangers on Sunday, so let's not shun football today. Though Leonard Davis is admitting he sucks and Martellus Bennett is hurt and the Cowboys are 1-3 and old kicker Nick Folk i ... More >>
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April 26, 2010
Numbers With Friends: The All-Time Cowboys' Fantasy Roster
I grew up with Drew Pearson, covered Michael Irvin and have the highest hopes for Dez Bryant. But should the Cowboys' rookie receiver from Oklahoma State be allowed to wear the sacred No. 88? The Cowboys revere uniform numbers, but they don't retire them. Should they? You don't see No. 8 or ... More >>
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April 14, 2010
Cowboys Kicker: It's David Buehler's Job to Lose
As we'll do Friday at noon, Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan Newy Scruggs and I visited with Dallas Cowboys' vice president Stephen Jones. We asked him about Flozell Adams and Doug Free and Jared Gaither and Brandon Marshall and the fall of Texas Stadium and NFL overtime and, oh yeah, we asked him a ... More >>
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February 18, 2010
Dallas Cowboys' Off-Season: Other Than Dance Lessons, What Do They Need?
The Cowboys have a couple needs this off-season, one of which is no longer a linebackers coach since yesterday they hired West Texas A&M assistant Bob King to replace the departed Dat Nguyen. Head coach Wade Phillips (who knew he had a fun, playful side?) and staff are off to the NFL Scou ... More >>
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February 18, 2010
Football Schmootball: Welcome to the National Armball League!
I am of semi-sound mind and body. I am totally aware that the NFL - evidenced by Saints 31, Colts 17 being the most-watched program in the history of TV - isn't exactly struggling for popularity. I am cognizant that I spend waste way too much time in my perverted think tank. If it ... More >>
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January 21, 2010
Dallas Cowboys Coach Wade Phillips Gets A New Lease On Life Even After The Team's Humiliating Loss To The Vikings
I am of semi-sound mind and body. I am totally aware that the NFL - evidenced by Saints 31, Colts 17 being the most-watched program in the history of TV - isn't exactly struggling for popularity. I am cognizant that I spend waste way too much time in my perverted think tank. If it ... More >>
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January 19, 2010
Okay, So How Do the Cowboys Get Better?
Though I and some crafty old-timers think it's a bad move, Wade Philllips will be back as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Yawn. The bar for Cowboys' football has been lowered further than I expected. Once upon a time this proud franchise - America's Team, anyone? - measured success via Sup ... More >>
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January 11, 2010
Welcome to a New, Bizarre World, Cowboys Fans
See ya later, bastard.The sun rose in the east this morning. But don't kid yourself, it's a vastly different planet for your Dallas Cowboys. A world, that is, free of monkeys, gorillas, primates, mandrills, King Kongs and, most imporantly, playoff pratfalls. In what will surely be referenc ... More >>
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December 28, 2009
Wowboys 17, Deadskins 0: My Top 10 Observations
10. I'm not ready to pronounce it Doomsday III just yet, but that's some impressive defense being played by your Dallas Cowboys. The team's first shutout in six years on the heels of holding the San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints to a combined 37 points? Two games against the Washingt ... More >>
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December 28, 2009
Wade Phillips: From Stumbledoofus to Superdoofus?
Hey, there's a smile.The defense is excelling. The December Demons are exorcized. The Dallas Cowboys are in the playoffs. But is head coach Wade Phillips back next season? I'm sticking to Phillips being a Dead Man Coaching, short of a trip to the Super Bowl, but it's sounding more and mor ... More >>
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December 21, 2009
Wowboys 24, Aints 17: My Top 10 Observations
Okay, I'm technically on vacation. But I know the drill. When a dude predicts the Cowboys will lose 45-10 and is flat dead ass wrong, he needs to show up to take his Season's Beatings. Right? So here I am, take your best shot. FYI, I like my crow with a cup of gumbo. 10. Wholly Guacamole!!! ... More >>
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December 15, 2009
Seriously Now, You Think the Dallas Cowboys Will Make the Playoffs?
Sorry, but I believe in this guy more than the guy coaching the Cowboys.As I've said since since, oh, I dunno, last January, this Dallas Cowboys' season was doomed the moment owner Jerry Jones decided to bring back head coach Wade Phillips. There were times when his promises to be tou ... More >>
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December 14, 2009
Where the Folk Do We Go From Here?
Okay, so now what? Blame long-snapper L.P. Ladouceur? Said owner Jerry Jones after Sunday's loss to the Chargers, "I don't believe we've got a holder problem." Well mutha-effin'-duh! Now do you see what a folly it is for the Cowboys to be the first team in NFL history to blame a kicking ... More >>
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December 13, 2009
Chargers 20, Cowgirls 17: My Top 10 Observations
10. Now you believe me? Norv Turner > Wade Phillips. 9. Safety Gerald Sensabaugh picked a horrible time to have his first terrible game as a Cowboy. It was his oops that led to both Chargers' touchdowns: Interference at the 1 on a reverse pass set up San Diego's first touch ... More >>
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December 6, 2009
Giants 31, Decemberboys 24: My Top 10 Observations
10. This, my friends, is exactly why I wouldn't have Wade Phillips back as my head coach next season or any season. Simply put, he's just too soft. Nick Folk misses a field goal in three straight games and Wade just shrugs and says "I ain't worried." Says he won't even begin to consider Davi ... More >>
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December 4, 2009
Whitt's End: 12.4.09
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Ho hum, another month of Arbitron PPM ratings and another month of dominance by 1310 AM The Ticket. In the November ratings for the precious Men 25-54 demographic, The Ticket is No. 2 in the Metro ... More >>
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November 24, 2009
Turn Back the Clock, Cowboys Fans. So ... Wouldja?
I like to prod ol' Uncle Wade but, let's face, his fixed defense is the reason there's hope in Cowboyville. Jason Garrett is clueless. Roy Williams is a bust. Martellus Bennett is a non-factor. Felix Jones has lost a step. Nick Folk has the yips. Marc Colombo is hurt. Ken Hamlin ... More >>
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November 22, 2009
Wowboys 7, Deadskins 6: My Top 10 Observations
Back atcha, punk.10. Fine, I'll say it: Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett is too quick to abandon the pass. I'll say it, of course, with tongue firmly planted in cheek. After only 11 handoffs to running backs in Green Bay, Dallas was committed to the running game today. The good: 33 ... More >>
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November 16, 2009
Packers 17, Plowboys 7: My Top 10 Observations.
Scott What's stranger: That the Cowboys lost in Green Bay or that Carly Patterson is still signing autographs?10. I said on Sunday's pre-game show on 105.3 The Fan that the only way the Dallas Cowboys could lose to the Green Bay Packers was to commit 3-plus turnovers. The Cowboys committe ... More >>
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November 9, 2009
Wowboys 20, Beagles 16: My Top 10 Observations
Even Philly fans liked Dallas last night.10. Lots of heroes Sunday night in Philly, but the biggest - smallest - play was made by rookie linebacker Victor Butler. With the Eagles down 7 and facing third-and-10 from Dallas' 33, Donovan McNabb scrambled right into what seemed to be an open f ... More >>
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October 15, 2009
The Cowboys' Wade Phillips is Deteriorating into a Bad Coach and an Even Worse Leader.
Even Philly fans liked Dallas last night.10. Lots of heroes Sunday night in Philly, but the biggest - smallest - play was made by rookie linebacker Victor Butler. With the Eagles down 7 and facing third-and-10 from Dallas' 33, Donovan McNabb scrambled right into what seemed to be an open f ... More >>
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October 12, 2009
The Ugliest Cowboys' Win in the History of Ever?
Last year's 13-9 win over Tampa Bay was ugly. I seemed to remember a 10-6 yawner over Buffalo in 2003. And, of course, there was the 9-7 classic over the Redskins on Monday Night Football in 2001 when both teams entered 0-4. I'm sure there are others, but yesterday's Cowboys 26, C ... More >>
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August 5, 2009
Camp Cowboys Top 10 Observations: Day 8
10. Story out of Lincoln, Nebraska of all places - apparently the writer was in Dallas for the Big 12 Media Days - says at Cowboys Stadium there is for sale $800,000 suites in which you can purchase a $90 pizza. That's about $11 a slice by my sportswriter math. However, Dallas Only Dail ... More >>
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July 29, 2009
The Dallas Cowboys' Final 53-Man Roster Will Look Like ...
Let's not get greedy. For now we'd settle for a win in December.This? Just hours before the first practice of training camp here at The Alamodome, I decided to doodle up what the Cowboys' final roster will look like come the Sept. 13th opener at Tampa Bay. It starts here. And ends up below ... More >>
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April 30, 2009
The Dallas Cowboys’ Draft Deteriorates into a Dirty Dozen
Let's not get greedy. For now we'd settle for a win in December.This? Just hours before the first practice of training camp here at The Alamodome, I decided to doodle up what the Cowboys' final roster will look like come the Sept. 13th opener at Tampa Bay. It starts here. And ends up below ... More >>
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April 28, 2009
After the Draft: Projecting the Cowboys' 53-Man Roster
Ugh.There's a minicamp at Valley Ranch this weekend, only three months before training camp in San Antonio and a mere 139 days until the Dallas Cowboys kick off their 2009 NFL season against the Buccaneers in Tampa. No better time to look into my crystal football and predict the team's o ... More >>
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April 27, 2009
The Dallas Cowboys' Draft Grade: %$#&*!-Minus
This is newest Cowboy Jason Williams. I assume. But who really knows?Let me kick off this week with a detailed breakdown of the players the Dallas Cowboys selected on the first day of last weekend's NFL Draft: For the reaches, afterthoug ... More >>
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December 28, 2008
Eagles 44, Cowgirls 6
Shittingly. Fittingly. The most disappointing season in Cowboys' history ends with THE most embarrassing loss in Cowboys' history. Favored to make it to the Super Bowl, the Cowboys finish 9-7 and miss the playoffs. In a do-or-don't game, the Cowboys absolutely pussed out and were peed on in a 44-6 ... More >>
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November 28, 2008
Thanksgiving Leftovers
*Cowboys 34, Seahawks 9. Toldja. *Isn't it great to have a quarterback who makes plays when plays aren't there to be made? I'm thankful, Tony Romo. Very thankful. *Turkey sure was good, but the digestion process and my blowout-induced nap was uncomfortab ... More >>
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October 29, 2008
Welcome to the National Armball League
*Cowboys 34, Seahawks 9. Toldja. *Isn't it great to have a quarterback who makes plays when plays aren't there to be made? I'm thankful, Tony Romo. Very thankful. *Turkey sure was good, but the digestion process and my blowout-induced nap was uncomfortab ... More >>
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October 26, 2008
Plowboys 13, Yuckaneers 9
*Cowboys 34, Seahawks 9. Toldja. *Isn't it great to have a quarterback who makes plays when plays aren't there to be made? I'm thankful, Tony Romo. Very thankful. *Turkey sure was good, but the digestion process and my blowout-induced nap was uncomfortab ... More >>
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October 13, 2008
Seriously, What Is Wrong With Tony Romo?
*Cowboys 34, Seahawks 9. Toldja. *Isn't it great to have a quarterback who makes plays when plays aren't there to be made? I'm thankful, Tony Romo. Very thankful. *Turkey sure was good, but the digestion process and my blowout-induced nap was uncomfortab ... More >>
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September 15, 2008
So, What Did I Miss?
*Cowboys 34, Seahawks 9. Toldja. *Isn't it great to have a quarterback who makes plays when plays aren't there to be made? I'm thankful, Tony Romo. Very thankful. *Turkey sure was good, but the digestion process and my blowout-induced nap was uncomfortab ... More >>
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September 15, 2008
Good News. Bad News. Part 2.
*Cowboys 34, Seahawks 9. Toldja. *Isn't it great to have a quarterback who makes plays when plays aren't there to be made? I'm thankful, Tony Romo. Very thankful. *Turkey sure was good, but the digestion process and my blowout-induced nap was uncomfortab ... More >>
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September 8, 2008
Cowboys 28, Browns 10
*Cowboys 34, Seahawks 9. Toldja. *Isn't it great to have a quarterback who makes plays when plays aren't there to be made? I'm thankful, Tony Romo. Very thankful. *Turkey sure was good, but the digestion process and my blowout-induced nap was uncomfortab ... More >>
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August 1, 2008
The Top 10 Most Important Dallas Cowboys
*Cowboys 34, Seahawks 9. Toldja. *Isn't it great to have a quarterback who makes plays when plays aren't there to be made? I'm thankful, Tony Romo. Very thankful. *Turkey sure was good, but the digestion process and my blowout-induced nap was uncomfortab ... More >>
News
July 24, 2008
America's Tease
With their best team since the '90s dynasty, the Cowboys can stop merely flirting with a championship
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December 13, 2007
'Boys Fill Up the Pro Bowl
With their best team since the '90s dynasty, the Cowboys can stop merely flirting with a championship
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November 30, 2007
Say, “Cheeeeeeeese”!
With their best team since the '90s dynasty, the Cowboys can stop merely flirting with a championship
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October 18, 2007
The Dallas Cowboys' Dumbsday Defense
Despite Dallas' 5-1 start, the Phillips 3-4 has been stupefying
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October 11, 2007
Scattershooting ...
Despite Dallas' 5-1 start, the Phillips 3-4 has been stupefying
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October 9, 2007
Young Folk Sticks Around and Sees Last Night Through
Despite Dallas' 5-1 start, the Phillips 3-4 has been stupefying
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September 7, 2007
You Betcha
Despite Dallas' 5-1 start, the Phillips 3-4 has been stupefying
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August 31, 2007
Only One More Shopping Day Till Football Season
Despite Dallas' 5-1 start, the Phillips 3-4 has been stupefying
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August 24, 2007
Practice Makes Perfect?
Despite Dallas' 5-1 start, the Phillips 3-4 has been stupefying
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