January 29, 2013

1. Here’s all you need to know about Jerry Jones the GM—he announces he is replacing Jason Garrett as offensive play caller… and created an environment which led the press to Bill Callahan as the next play caller. He did this the same day Callahan was accused by some of his ex-players of sabotaging the 2003 Super Bowl—because his play calling had been so atrocious.

2. I was sorry to read that former Dallas Cowboy (and Cleveland Browns) quarterback Bernie Kosar has been suffering severely from head trauma due to numerous concussions during his playing career. The good news is he believes he has found a doctor who can helped him.

3. My head—no pun intended—tells me San Francisco wins the Super Bowl. My gut tells 

me Baltimore wins the Super Bowl. I’m going with my gut—Baltimore wins.

4. Abby middle daughter has been imploring me to see Les Miz since it came out. So far, it has 

been easy to resist.

5. I watched the first season of Downton Abbey on Netflix. I think I know now why it has been

 such a big hit, although I do think they could have easily edited out ten seconds of the first 

episode. Warning: skip over those ten seconds if you watch.

*Thanks to Peter King for the inspiration for this title.

November 6, 2012

1. I pray for the folks on the east coast. “Sandy” killed people and caused billions in property damage. Yet, I think I am grateful to live in the day and age we do--when people can receive plenty of warning. Thousands of lives would have been spared in New York in 1938 and in Galveston in 1900 (to name two major storms) had there been more advance warning.

2. Today is Election Day. I think the posts I have seen advocating turning this day into a national holiday have it right. Surely that would encourage more turnout, jog our memories as to how blessed we are, and remind us that “[W]e the people” are responsible for our own government. This last point is so important. Ultimately, in terms of making a difference, it’s not the politicians; it’s the people. Politicians always listen to their bosses—otherwise known as their constituents.

3. We are halfway through the NFL season and I am sticking with my preseason Super Bowl picks-- San Francisco and Houston.

4. I know everybody has jumped on Dallas’ case lately, including myself; however, last Sunday night, they showed me something in their loss to Atlanta. They played very well in the harshest of environments against the team with the best record in football. Dallas is facing adversity at just the right time—now. Four of the last five Super Bowl champions had similar records this time of the season. They all peaked at the end. Mark my words: barring injury, Dallas will make the playoffs this year and play very well. If they peak and catch some breaks—they will make it to the Super Bowl. You heard it here first.

5. Did you see the TIME cover story on Spielberg’s new movie LINCOLN? The movie opens this weekend. I think this is a must-see movie.

*Thanks to Peter King for the inspiration for this title.