Back in 1971 a genius named Tom Landry decided it was a swell idea to alternate quarterbacks Roger Staubach and Craig Morton – on every friggin’ play. But after his Dallas Cowboys bumbled along at 4-3, the coach decided on Staubach full-time and, well, you know, the rest is Super Bowl…
Regardless of how far to the right – or left – you lean, do yourself a favor this morning before you drop off the kids at school – or make them stay home. Read President Obama’s speech to students scheduled for this morning. Every word of it. I did. If…
Tickets sold to Saturday night’s SMU opener at Ford Stadium: 34,749, a reported sellout. Actual attendance, however, wasn’t 34,749. But SMU actually beat Stephen F. Austin, so … Pony Up? In other college football news …..
For the most part, the Dallas Cowboys’ pre-season was smooth. Drama and injury free. Productive. Refreshing. There were only a couple surprises when the final 53-man roster was set Saturday afternoon. (For what it’s worth, my pre-camp roster projections had a whopping 11 errors. Oops.) Mainly, this year’s draft class…
Remember back in San Antonio, when the Dallas Cowboys started training camp with lowered expectations? Um, nix that. Then: “As you know, I’ve drawn back a lot of nubs after reaching out there with some pretty high predictions. I think we’ve learned something about lofty expectations.” Now: Super Bowl or…
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,…
In a word: Seeyalater. I get lots of emails and/or phone calls urging me to root for reality-show winner Jesse Holley to make the Dallas Cowboys’ roster. In the name of Rudy, Rocky and Vince Paple, don’t I believe in feel-good, underdog miracles?! In the movies, absolutely. In the NFL, um,…
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…
They’ve lost Michael Young (two weeks with a hammy) and now maybe even Josh Hamilton (left last night’s game with back ouchie). But, give them credit, your Texas Rangers haven’t lost hope. And why should they? Allow me to quickly clarify my position: I don’t think the Rangers will make…
10. I’m impressed. Your Texas Rangers bounced back from Monday’s gut-wrenching 18-10 loss with typical, testosteroned resiliency. Granted, the Blue Jays suck – 18 runs one night; last night only 12 hits in 18 innings – but the Rangers could’ve caved. They didn’t. 9. I was reminded last night that…
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…
When the Dallas Cowboys kick off the regular season in Tampa Bay in T-minus 12 days, their rookies will be all but invisible. The Cowboys drafted 12 players. Three of those – kicker David Buehler, linebacker Victor Butler and tight end John Phillips – will be on the field against the Buccaneers…
I have two words to say about Pacman Jones settling for a one-year contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League: Effin. Hilarious. The Cowboys may go 0-16 this year. But it won’t be because of delusional distractions like Pacman. Jones is in Canada and Terrell Owens is…
And the Rangers pull within 11-10! They were down 11-0!! This could be the historically fantastic game that catapults them and energizes them the rest of the season!!! What a comeback!!!! Magical season/playoffs here we come!!!!! One more clutch hit and … Oops … 12-10 … 13-10 … 14-10 …..
*Catching and throwing the ball has rarely been a problem this season, but yesterday’s 5-3 loss was hideously reminiscent of years gone by. First off, I blame C.J. Wilson. The worst thing you can do when protecting a 1-run lead is walk the leadoff man. Nelson Cruz made an error and Hank…
Back in 2002 when I was at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram we first started getting wind that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was toying with the idea of building a new stadium. “Gather some ideas, solicit some fan feedback and let your imagination run wild,” my editor told me at the…
10. Jesse Holley fans – you know who you are – rejoice. Looks like he’ll at least survive tomorrow’s cut down to 75. The Cowboys are at 77 and have two rookies (Robert Brewster and Brandon Williams) headed off the active roster on to season-ending injured reserve. Expect the realilty-show winner…
Whether you’re at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt’s End: *Okay, let me snap off this Olive branch and extend it to the Christians this week. Peace? *Props to 103.3 FM ESPN Radio’s Randy Galloway for landing the first in-depth interview…
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 filming a public service announcement…
Almost a year ago to the day I wrote this column about the spiraling, once-promising career of SMU quarterback Justin Willis. I’m told that when Willis – who last season was moved to receiver by head coach June Jones – found out this week that he wasn’t considered a starter,…
Spent most of yesterday out at Jonestown Coliseum, better known as Cowboys Stadium. Second time I’ve been there since the doors have opened for business, and I realize it’ll probably take a year of visits to discover/enjoy every nook and cranny. Couple observations: *As for the not-so-well-hung Jumbo Jerry, the giant…
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 interact…
