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…
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…
Deadspin most thoughtfully directs our attention to the Andy Lee Drinking Game — Andy Lee being the San Francisco 49ers punter who gets his turn to take aim at the Cowboys Stadium video board tomorrow evening. If nothing else, it provides one very good reason to watch a meaningless pre-season…
At an afternoon press conference at the Cotton Bowl, where city officials gathered to officially announce next month’s double-header soccer game at the 77-year-old stadium, Mayor Tom Leppert emphatically dismissed a reporter’s suggestion that it may be tough for the recently rehabbed Fair Park relic to compete with Jerry Jones’…
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…
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…
It’s the eve of training camp at the Grand Hyatt hotel on the San Antonio Riverwalk and—despite a coaching career on the verge of a nosedive—Wade Phillips is headed up. In less than 24 hours he’ll begin trying to deliver on his promise of tougher accountability. But as he steps…
I headed out to Arlington this morning for a detailed tour of Cowboys Stadium, the guts of which I’ll pour into a Dallas Observer cover story on Sept. 10. While I’m there, obviously, I’ll get some answers and insights into the video boards. I heard owner Jerry Jones on 105.3…
Random thoughts after a roller-coaster, thrilling, frustrating, sweat-stained best game of the Rangers’ season: *From 0-4 to 2-4 to 7-4 to 7-5 to 10-5 to 10-9, seriously, what a damn entertaining baseball game. *Elvis Andrus turns 21 today. His baseball IQ turns 219. *I watched the game at a bar, so…
Christopher Moore, the prof quoted in today’s paper about the physics of punting as it relates, to, oh, I dunno, low-hanging video screens in overwrought football domes, offers plenty more info on his blog concerning hang time and kicking angles; rrrrrrriveting stuff. But, for a moment, back to the Dallas…
I realize Pudge Rodriguez was brought here with the understanding he’d be a backup. But less than a week into his second coming, scuh-roo that! If starting Pudge throughout the three-game series against the Yankees that starts tonight in New York hurts Taylor Teagarden’s wittle feewings or momentarily thrwarts the…
When I say No. 22, who comes to mind? Do you immediately think of the Dallas Cowboys’ all-time best runner? Or their all-time best rusher? Or perhaps instead the second-leading all-time scorer in the history of the Dallas Mavericks? The quest is to attach a Dallas/Fort Worth player to every…
Maybe you heard: George W. Bush stopped by Mustangs football practice this morning, where he told the team to “win one for Yom Kippur.” Thanks to the SMU media relations department for this end-of-the-day keeper. …
In May 2008, Oak Lawn Avenue-based Hambric Sports Management filed a breach of contract suit against pro golfer Anthony Kim, the University of Oklahoma star and Dallas resident who ditched Roscoe “Rocky” Hambric’s firm that very month for massive New York-based IMG. In December, Hambric’s actions more than suggested he…
There are kinks to be worked out, yes. But in Friday’s victory over the Tennessee Titans the Dallas Cowboys showed that their team and their stadium just might be great – if not super – after all. 10. We can criticize Tony…
