Down at Dallas Cowboys training camp the reminder of May 1, 2009 was omnipresent. Coaches yelled. Players grunted. Fans cheered. And, day after day, Rich Behm rolled. In his wheelchair. Behm, the team’s scouting assistant paralyzed when the Valley Ranch indoor practice facility collapsed in a storm, has settled a…
Nope, not our Lord and Southpaw Savior Cliff Lee. C.J. Wilson. Why? Because at this point I trust him more. Because at this point he’s the best pitcher on the staff. No? Amazing for a pitcher who a couple years ago drew our ire when he disgustingly flipped the ball to…
This isn’t a sports town, but more so a winners town. It’s substance over style. For all you I-love-the-Cowboys-but-wait-over-there-the-Rangers-are-winning-so-now-I-love-them- more fans, there’s a chance for you to be trendy. All season long the Rangers have celebrated big hits with a “claw” and acknowledged dapper base-running with “antlers.” Act like you’ve…
Last time I was out at Rangers Ballpark – which was Wednesday – it was a warm-n-fuzzy joint. Texas was winning three in a row from the Twins, fans were drinking “Blue Light Special” $4 beer. The Rangers were comfortably in first place. All seemed well. But now? Booing. Are…
10. Cowboys’ punter Mat McBriar kicked four times Saturday. He launched a 61-yarder in the third quarter, had a net average of 50.8 and pinned Houston inside the 20 twice. So much for the good news. 9. I understand this was a practice game. An exhibition. A glorified scrimmage. But it was also…
*By no means am I an alarmist, but we need to see something positive from the Cowboys’ first-team offense Saturday night in Houston. One long drive that ends in a touchdown. That’s all. Give me that and I’ll pronounce the team ready for September 12. With only one season-ending injury…
Live from Rangers Ballpark in Arlington … 10. News of Vladimir Guerrero’s imminent demise were, in retrospect, premature. His sixth-inning homer to left gave the Rangers their fourth consecutive win – another playoff-esque, 4-3 triumph over the Minnesota Twins – and dwindled their magic number to 29. “We never doubted Vlad,” says…
You can rag on the Dallas Cowboys’ drafts. There have been as many whiffs as hits, no? But before we condemn general manager Jerry Jones and his staff, along the way somebody’s doing something right. Mainly, the team’s scouting department. I know, it’s that same department that has produced some…
Question: Who was the first running back to throw a touchdown pass in Super Bowl history? Answer: The former Dallas Cowboy who on Wednesday afternoon was released from Baylor Medical Center after recovering from a stroke. Robert Newhouse, the “human bowling ball” of a fullback who for 11 seasons opened holes…
With a little help from Andres Blanco, your Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins, 4-3, Tuesday night. They are now 71-54, their lead in the American League West is 8.5 games and their magic number to clinch their first division title this millennium dwindled to 27 over the Anaheim Angels and 30…
So much would you pay to hear a speech by Emmitt Smith? Troy Aikman? Terry Bradshaw? How about Zig Ziglar? Colin Powell? Laura Bush? Dr. Robert Schuller? Steve Forbes? Rudy Giuliani? $50? $100 $1,000? Never been to hear/see a motivational speaker, but listening to any of those would be interesting. But how…
Either the recession is over or, perhaps, football is king in Texas. Duh. Seating is 18,000. The joint will include a $1 million weight room. Ground-breaking is September 16. The stadium will open for the 2012 season…
I always TiVo the Texas Rangers. But last night when I got home my roommate already had the game on and when I got home I heard TV voice Josh Lewin exclaim: “Hit record on your DVRs, you’re about to witness history!” Whoa, I exclaimed back, the possibilities running…
Add it all up and – with meaningless games at Houston and vs. Miami still on the horizon – this is the group I think Wade Phillips will take to Washington on September 12: QUARTERBACKS (2) – Tony Romo, Jon Kitna RUNNING BACKS (5) – Deon Anderson, Chris Gronkowski, Tashard Choice, Marion…
He’s converted 31 of 34 save chances. He struck out the side in Sunday’s important 6-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. He’s even gone to the dominating dreadlocks wrapped in a bandana. But when push comes to shove and the Texas Rangers need a crucial inning, do we trust Neftali Feliz? Yesterday…
10. I’m out of excuses/reasons/explanations. Any theories as to why – still – quarterback Tony Romo and receiver Roy Williams don’t seem to be on the same page? Sometimes it’s Romo overthrowing him and sometimes it’s Williams falling down. Whatever, they just don’t click. 9. Of all the linebackers drafted…
Whether you’re at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt’s End: *If Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Tony Romo gets hurt behind a patch-work offensive line Saturday night don’t come crying to me. I don’t think he should even suit up. There is exaggerated…
Had a day off from 105.3 The Fan Wednesday (thank you, Texas Rangers) so – in between writing a Dallas Cowboys-centric Observer cover story that will hit stands September 2 – I caught up on some Tivo. Daily Show = Good. Entourage = Better. True Blood: More better. Family Guy =…
When Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Tony Romo drops back to pass Saturday night he’ll do it behind an offensive line missing 2/5th of its starters. Not. Good. Starting left guard Kyle Kosier is the latest casualty after his right knee was rolled into by a pile on a running play during Wednesday’s…
10. Gawd, that was ugly. A three-game sweep – including an 8-6 loss Wednesday – at one of the best teams in baseball isn’t that big of a deal when your injury-riddled lineup looks like the JV, but still … that looked like the same ol’ Rangers of shitty years…
Please, for the love of God and Mike Krzyzewski, it’s David Buehler—pronounced BEE-lurr. I know, the Dallas Cowboys’ kicker hasn’t attempted an NFL regular-season field goal. And no one, including his own teammates, fully trusts him yet from 44 yards with the game on the line. But after last year’s…
He’s back. Our hatred never left…
