Category — Jerry Jones

With yesterday’s committment by Shabazz Muhammad and the recent one by Kyle Anderson, UCLA and its fans have high hopes of returning to the high life in college basketball. As much as we’d like to share in their enthusiasm, and we do to a certain extent, we’re still bummed Ben Howland is the Bruins coach. But blame Dan Guerrero for that 1 since both should have been shown the door after this past season’s fiasco and the circus-like atmosphere surrounding the program.
The good news, though, is the pressure is on Howland to produce next season despite the pass he has received from the L.A. media. Obviously, if he doesn’t, you can bet the farm he’s history and maybe someone at UCLA will have the balls to boot Guerrero, too. Howland, who apparently went to the same school for offensive strategy as Mike Brown, has even promised to open up the offense. We’ll believe it when we see it. But for the players sake, let’s hope the Bruins are as fun to watch as the talent they have stockpiled. Maybe even Howland can’t screw that up.
College Basketball Talk
Jackie Robinson Day: Major League Baseball will celebrate the icon on Sunday.
MLB.com
The day after: Fans (writers and broadcasters, too) are still stunned by the way the Lakers hammered the Spurs Wednesday night without Kobe.
ESPN LA
Money in the bank: With a big assist from David Stern, the Clippers deal for Chris Paul is paying off as well as any investment. Ask the Thunder.
NBA.com
Will the NFL ever return to L.A.?: As fans, we could care less.
O.C. Register

The always entertaining Tom Hoffarth educates us on the huge differences between Laker and Clipper fans.
Daily News

Got a spine Cowboy fans? Or a defensive coordinator?
Seriously, everyone and their mother are picking the Giants to prevail in tonight’s showdown, but we’re going to give you guys the benefit of the doubt.
Dallas Morning News

Maybe someone should have told that photographer his best shot is behind him (all pun intended).
Wouldn’t you guess wide receiver David Nelson would score the only TB by the Bills in Sunday’s 44-7 beatdown by the Cowboys in Dallas. Why is it significant? Nelson’s girlfriend Kelsi Reich, who happens to be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader.

Dallas rookie DeMarco Murray has gone from a third-string tailback, who earned a shot because of injuries, to Eric Dickerson. At least that’s what Jerry Jones says. Doesn’t he shop for the groceries Cowboy fans?
Dallas Morning News

Their fans are puffing out their chests today after a yawner over the ‘Skins on Monday Night Football. Despite an ineffective offense, which was missing several key players, that produced no touchdowns and rode the foot of Dan Bailey, who tied a rookie record of 6 field goals, Cowboy fans are giddy for another week.
They will keep barking until next weekend. And they should until they tangle with the unbeaten Lions in a curious clash at the Jerry Dome.
But if you want to hear some crying, we recommend noted crybaby DeAngelo Hall. That Dez Bryant catch that set up the game-winning field goal? Well that wasn’t Hall’s fault. The Redskins’ coverage and their coaches were responsible for that.
Blah, blah, blah.
D.C. Sports Bog

About this time last year Cowboy fans were already toasting their fortunes and how great it would be for the ‘Boys to be playing at home in Super Bowl XLV. Drunk with egos and imagination, Dallas stumbled early and often and never was a factor.
This season the ‘Boys are taking a more cautious approach. With the exception of defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, they’re keeping their traps shut. But that will chance when they win a few games.
The O-line remains a concern, but if the club can overcome its horrible performance from a year ago, they might have a chance to contend with Eagles in the division.
The Big League

Say what?
A year ago, the Cowboys were talking Super Bowl. We know how badly that ended. You’d think the ‘Boys would walk softly before they speak this season, no? Ain’t happening.
Dallas defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, brother of Rex and son of Buddy, is doing the team’s talking now. He fired the 1st shot of the season in the ‘Boys-Eagles rivalry.
Dallas Morning News

Though they aren’t as ruthless and heartless as some of their good friends in the Republican Party, Roger Goodell and the NFL owners are close. Even before the players got a chance to see the proposed collective bargaining agreement, the owners paraded in front of the cameras to pat themselves on the back. Many in the media bought their line of crap and pressured the players to approve the deal.
Not so fast.
Oakland Tribune

The best thing about Dodger fans is many of them aren’t buying Frank McCourt’s product. Attendance is way down and eventually, and we hope soon, they won’t have to endure having their club held hostage by an owner who shouldn’t have been allowed to purchase the franchise in the 1st place.
Which brings us to the NFL. Why would you pay for a ticket after the owners thumbed their noses at you? Make a statement and watch the 1st week of games at home. Hell, if you’re like me, you won’t ever pay for an NFL game again. And you wonder why I like to duck in the Super Bowl for free?
Seriously, you’re spending money with people who could care less about you business. Like the Democrats and black people, they believe your support is a given.
FanHouse.com