Roy Williams

Lawsuit: Former Cowboy Roy Williams Still Owes Half Million on University Park Home

For much of the last decade, Roy Williams was the hard-hitting enforcer of the Cowboys secondary, pulverizing any player who dared to bring the ball in his general vicinity. His reputation has since been tarnished by the poor pass coverage and general descent into mediocrity that led the Cowboys to ... More >>

"Please, Respect": Council Seems to Settle on Combo Platter During Redistricting Meeting

Photo by Anna MerlanRoy Williams, whose lawsuit helped lead to 14-1, addresses the council during Saturday's redistricting meeting.​As the redistricting process goes on (and on and on), you might expect the public to become less involved, especially when a meeting takes place late on a college-foo ... More >>

Whitt's Merten's End: 12.31.10

One of Sports Pickle's best photos of 2010​It's been a fun two weeks, sports fans. Richie's back on Monday, but before I give him back his blog, here are some week-end thoughts before I go. *Sunday's Cowboys-Eagles game looks like it might be the first NFL start for Stephen McGee as Jon Kitna ... More >>

Back to a Simpler Time, When Mr. Peppermint and Activist Roy Williams (?!) Had TV Shows

A Friend of Unfair Park sends a note: The You Tube'r known as "cringevenom," who has an unusually large collection of vintage Dallas broadcast-TV and cable-access videos, has returned to the virtual airwaves with a series of recent postings -- all of which feel like lost Saturday Night Live sketches ... More >>

Mayor Leppert is a Fan of The Fan. So There.

​Didn't think he'd do it. In fact, I dared him to do it. I'll be damned if he didn't do it. Soon as Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert settled in for his in-studio interview Wednesday on 105.3 The Fan, Greg Williams popped the question: "Hey Mayor," said Greggo, "do you like your gig?" Somehow I stifl ... More >>

Dear Dez: No, It's Not the Media's Fault. It's Your Fault.

​Well, that didn't take long. Four days into his Dallas Cowboys' career Dez Bryant started blaming that damned ol' media for his mistakes. Be patient Dez, your Diva Club card is being laminated as we speak. Bryant, whom I wholly endorsed on draft day and who has dazzled on the ... More >>

Dez Bryant Catching Passes, Dropping Duties

Dex Bryant​Roy Williams can't carry Dez Bryant's jock, so why should the Dallas Cowboys' rookie receiver carry the veteran's pads? Because he's a rookie, that's why. Troy Aikman baked cookies and took them on the team plane. As a Texas Rangers' rookie, Jarrod Saltalamacchia wore a diaper on a ... More >>

Dez Bryant > Roy Williams. Shhhh, Don't Tell Roy.

​It took all of three plays - without pads, mind you - to see the full Dez Bryant package. As last season officially melted into this season, the Dallas Cowboys held OTAs (Organized Team Activities) out at Valley Ranch. Their rookie receiver, as expected, dazzled. A burst of escape off t ... More >>

Dallas Cowboys' Draft: 'Tis Better to Receive?

​Jason Witten? Check. Miles Austin? Check. Patrick Crayton? Yeah, okay, check. Roy Williams? Hmm. Dez Bryant? Interesting. Entering next month's NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys have needs. At safety. At kicker. At offensive tackle. And, yes, at receiver. But are the concerns there enough to take ... More >>

Colts, Saints to Super Bowl XLIV: My Top 10 Observations

​10. Pierre Garcon > Roy Williams. Cool that he and his AFC Championship Game-record 11 catches are from Haiti. But what's with the cocky little tail under the C in his last name? 9. Any old French garson > Roy Williams. 8. Is it just me, or does CBS analyst Phil Simms start every sente ... More >>

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 >>

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 >>

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

Wowboys 38, Seahags 17: My Top 10 Observations.

AP​10. Ten. That's how many Cowboys caught passes Sunday. Of the players eligible to be a receiver, only Tashard Choice got shut out. 9. Halloween hangover. The end of Daylight Savings Time. Whatever. Something weird was going on at Cowboys Stadium, for I coulda swore I saw Bobby Carpenter ... More >>

Give Me Roy Williams over Terrell Owens

​Not over their careers obviously, because Terrell Owens is a no-brainer Hall of Famer and Roy Williams is a one-time Pro Bowler who in 2006 snuck in only after Torry Holt backed out with an injury. But this year - horrible for both as of yet - I'll take Williams. Notsamuch because of his ste ... More >>

Hash Over: Sevy's Serves Scotch For Supper, Roy Williams Doesn't Take The Week Off, Learn To Use Your Noodle At Tei-An And More

​Do you love scotch? Sevy's Grill will have a Scotch Club tasting this evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring five premium whiskys and a complementary dish for each. Dishes and drinks include crispy 5-spice duck cigars (sounds classier than "duck taquitos," no?) with apricot ginger dipping sauce ... More >>

Without T.O., the Cowboys’ pass offense opens with plenty of TDs

T.O. = Thoroughly Overrated

​Week 1 receiving stats: Terrell Owens, Buffalo Bills - 2 catches, 46 yards, 0 touchdowns. Loss. Miles Austin, Roy Williams, Patrick Crayton, Dallas Cowboys - 8 catches, 263 yards, 3 touchdowns. Win. My reaction? ...

Cowboys-Raiders: Friggin' Finally, It's Football Season!

​I know it's only August. It's only pre-season. But it is, after all, football. Tonight at 9 on Channel 11 and 105.3 The Fan we officially begin washing 44-6 out of our mouths. What will you be watching tonight? As for me ... 

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 >>

Camp Cowboys Top 10 Observations: Day 6

Scouting assistant Rich Behm and his view of training camp.​10. Sounds to me like Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is leaning against rebuilding the indoor practice facility that collapsed May 2, leaving special teams coach Joe DeCamillis with a broken back, scouting assistant Rich Behm par ... More >>

Dallas' Only Daily Exploits Aikman's Misguided Hyperbole

Troy, and even Chad, should realize this dude is the worst receiver trade in Cowboys' history.My old friend Troy Aikman says that if - I repeat, if - Roy Williams doesn't produce like a No. 1 receiver, then the Dallas Cowboys' trade to acquire  him last season will be "one of the biggest ... More >>

Roy (Safety) Williams = Cut. Dallas Cowboys = Even More Hope.

  Here's your to-go box. Travel safe.Damn, maybe Jerry Jones took Channel 8's poll to heart. Either that, or the Cowboys owner is suffering from spasms of lucidity and humility. Whatever, less than 12 hours after cutting Terrell Owens, the Cowboys have this morning released safet ... More >>

As the Cowboys' Dust Settles ...

Team christening this joint is suddenly going to look a whole lot different. Better?We can cross our fingers real hard and go for the trifecta, but I don't see Cowboys owner Jerry Jones firing Wade Phillips today. Let's don't get greedy. But let's also be realistic. Gone from the roster that ... More >>

The Top 10 Reasons the Cowboys Will Beat the Redskins on Sunday

What’d else didja expect? Terrell Owens had his Top 10 on Letterman and I seem to have developed a nervous tic that spits out lists. So, hey, what’s one more? 10. Sense of urgency. Dallas just has to play well – and win. If not, all the Super Bowl posturing will become a punch line a ... More >>

Happy Birthday! Sportatorium Turns 6 (Months, That Is)

Roy Williams: In Memoriam

Cookin' with Ken Hamlin

Roy Williams’ Injury: Blessing or Barrier?

Good News. Bad News. Part 2.

Stay Classy, Dallas

Hard Knocks: Week 4

Hard Knocks: Week 2

Roy Williams: Man or Myth?

Get a Sneak Peek at KERA's Special on Sharing the Power in Dallas

Is Roy Williams Suddenly One Biscuit Away From Being A Liability?

Dallas' Black and Brown, In Black and White This Morning

Roy Williams Gets Another Free Pass to Hawaii? Really?

Trinity River? Check. Jim Foster? Check. Dwaine Caraway? Check.

Last Places or Famous Faces?

Star Ball

Pointing -- and Shooting -- the Finger at City Hall

Roy Williams Likes it Slow

Roots

The mess at City Hall goes back to ancient times

In Circles

Art's birth and death

Anonymous Whine

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

Bottle Rockets Downtown

A lawsuit complaining about election fraud could bust things wide open

The Race Race

In the battle for the District 6 council seat, the dark horse has a white face

Taking It to the Street

Want to get elected to city council in southern Dallas? Forget the race card and patch that pothole.

Kress and the merry morons

Dallas' political rabble takes after minority students' best friend