One-hit wonder? Or another lethal weapon in the Stars’ arsenal? Stay tuned. While America’s “hockey moms” were likely learning about Joe the Plumber last night, Dallas’ hockey fans were introduced to Fabian Brunnstrom. How’s this for a lid-lifter? In his first NHL game, the Swedish winger scored three goals in…
Oh, so that’s why he’s stopped turning his frown upside down. Makes total sense. The good news: I think I got it figured out. The bad news: Tony Romo ain’t real happy. Been sniffing around some Cowboys’ sources this week to find out just why Romo’s demeanor has taken such…
How’s this for a scary thought? Pacman Jones isn’t the Dallas Cowboys’ biggest problem. But, hey, you gotta start somewhere. Though owner Jerry Jones dismissed any disciplinary action in downplaying Pacman’s latest transgression, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday suspended the nefarious cornerback at least four games. It’s a start…
Geezus, not Jesus. Jimmy! Awoke this morning with several random musings: *I wonder, in light of Pacman Jones’ indefinite suspension by NFL poobah Roger Goodell, if Cowboys’ head coach Wade Phillips is convinced yet that something actually happened? His defiant “if there was an incident” stunt from last week just…
Another troubled player headed our way? Perfect. Going: Pacman Jones. Coming: Roy Williams. Not that one. The good one. The Cowboys have acquired the Detroit Lions’ and former University of Texas receiver and Detroit’s seventh-round draft choice in 2009, in exchange for their first, third and sixth-round choices in ’09…
Well, see ya later. Oops. I guess NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sees Pacman Jones’ altercation a tad more seriously than Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Jerry’s version: Jivin’ at the Joule. Goodell’s version: At least a four-game suspension. I’ve said before I don’t think Pacman should be allowed to play in…
Jerry Jones has yet to sell the naming rights for the Arlington EnormoDome — and, given the state of the economy, good luck with all that. Because the Dallas Cowboys’ owner is seeking a long-term, big-money commitment: $10 million a year, for at least a decade. But, notes The Wall…
Welcome to the party. Well, not exactly. But stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The player has been involved in three incidents with the police over the last 14 months, including marijuana found in his car and a murder suspect found in his home. The coach: “He’s a…
I’m no psychologist, but I am an, um, Observer. And, I dunno what exactly, but something’s up with Cowboys’ quarterback Tony Romo. I mean, something other than a broken pinkie that will cause him to miss at least three games. (Wade Phillips says his quarterback won’t have surgery, and likened…
Tony Romo’s giving Your Dallas Cowboys the finger. Which is to say: His pinkie’s broken, and he’s out for a month. At least, that’s what ESPN is reporting. (And Entertainment Tonight is reporting he’s not engaged to Jessica Simpson.) Next up: The dude who hasn’t started a game since the…
And you thought it couldn’t get any worse after yesterday’s loss? So says ESPN.com. Its story claims Romo has a broken pinkie on his throwing hand. If so, wow. Hello, 40-year-old Brad Johnson. Goodbye, Super Bowl? Something tells me Jerry Jones isn’t having a happy 66th birthday today. – Richie…
Is it time to call in the guru? 12 penalties. 4 fumbles. 2 special teams touchdowns. 1 missed field goal. Zero emotion. Did I mention the special teams? I don’t have enough hands with enough fingers to point out all the blame in Cardinals 30, Cowboys 24. So let me…
Following Cards 30, Cowboys 24: “These are the moments when I’m happy I care a lot more about college football,” says a Friend of Unfair Park and fellow University of Texas grad, who points to the Longhorns’ No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press and USA Today coaches’ polls. And…
Hillary Whitehead While we wait for all the Longhorns and Sooners fans to clear out of town, it’s worth revisiting the scene from outside the Cotton Bowl this morning, where our photographer Hillary Whitehead trained her lens on some of the best Longhorn hairdos and Sooner cheerleader routines before the…
Just watched “OU Sucks!” beat “Texas Sucks!” by 10 at this jumpin’ joint on Lemmon. Don’t know who, for sure, is the better quarterback — Sam Bradford or Colt McCoy. But I do know a couple things: 1. McCoy’s roomate — Jordan Shipley — was the best player on the…
Flickr photo: vfrjeremy Till tomorrow morning, then: 7 a.m., Gate 5 for Texas Exes. This homemade retrospective also makes a nice pregame warm-up. But don’t look now, Longhorn fans: OU 38, UT 28? Aw, say it ain’t so, Joe. –Robert Wilonsky…
A co-working Friend of Unfair Park (thanks, Michelle!) forwards along this ESPN video of Sean Avery, who makes his regular-season debut tonight as the most fashionable Dallas Star in the history of hockey. Co-starring several of his new teammates, as well as bossman Brett Hull, the video serves as quite…
A few weeks ago Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Mark Bradley wondered, “What if McDavid owned Hawks, Thrashers?” And my “McDavid,” of course, he means local car salesman David McDavid, who, in 2003, was poised to buy the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers, as well as Philips Arena, from Turner Broadcasting System –…
If the concept of watching Tony Romo throwing five interceptions and losing two out of three fumbles in a single 2008 season-so-far lowlight reel does not amuse you, do not jump. But what if I told you every pick and dropped ball was accompanied by a fart sound followed by…
I smell an upset. Or is it just really dark urine? If you’re not too hungover tomorrow morning, ESPN’s Texas-OU GameDay crew will set up shop outside the Cotton Bowl at 9 a.m. I think it’d be funny to see someone hold up a Pacman Jones cutout in the background,…
So what do you get when you mix Pacman Jones with Tommy Jones with Jerry Jones? A really bad sequel to 48 Hours. Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones just finished talking at Valley Ranch. In summary: *It’s an aberration, yet he’s very disappointed. *“None of our rules have been impacted.” *Pacman…
Getting kinda used to this, aren’t we? Pacman’s in limbo. Newman’s hurt. T.O.’s moody. Wade Phillips is edgy. For a 4-1 team, it’s difficult to find the Dallas Cowboys’ positives: Ah-hah! There’s one: Couple three years ago I was on the couch watching a Cowboys’ game with my brother. He…
