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I was born in New York City and lived there until I was 18 years old. I grew up a huge Yankees, Knicks and Avalanche fan and still am to this day. After high school I attended Penn State University where I learned my appreciation for Sports Journalism and College Football (Seriously there's nothing like State College on a fall Saturday) Now in addition to writing for the Bleacher Report I'm setting up my own basketball blog..

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PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 08: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys stands under center against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cowboys won 20-16. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Cowboys Injury Report Nov. 10

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PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 08: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles is stopped on a 4 and 1 play in the fourth quarter against Keith Brooking #51 of the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on November 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Cowboys Ground Eagles, Take First Place in NFC East

Published 1 day ago
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 01: Head coach Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys with his team at Cowboys Stadium on November 1, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Week Nine: Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles

Published 4 days ago
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys huddles the offense during play against the Seattle Seahawks at Cowboys Stadium on November 1, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Win or Lose, Dallas Cowboys Will Make a Statement This Sunday Against Eagles

Published 6 days ago
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Dallas Cowboys (50),
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Football (48),
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Tony Romo (12),
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The Short List What Derek thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

John Starks, Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, Tino Martinez, Jason Witten, Tony Romo.
Favorite Sports Teams

Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, Duke Blue Devils Basketball, Colorado Avalanche and the New York Knicks
Favorite Coaches

Bill Parcells. Jeff Van Gundy, Pat Riley, Jim Valvano
All Time Sports Moment

The 1999 Yankees World Series.
Most Memorable Game Attended

July 1st, 2004. The Yankees beat the Red Sox in 13 innings, Jeter dives into the stands as Nomar sits on the bench.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wayne Gretzky's single season points record; 215 in the 1985-'86 season.
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth. He was a Yankee.
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas, Montana is the reason my dad is no longer a Cowboys fan.
Jordan or Russell?

Russell. Jordan ruined many childhood nights for me.
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky.
Pele or Maradona?

Not a big soccer guy, ill let you guys pick.
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras. I watched him dominate as a kid.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC for Basketball, Big Ten Football, SEC Baseball.

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by Jason
3 days ago

Hey Derek,

Eagles will start a new LB Sunday against Dallas.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285854-the-starting-debut-of-moises-fokou
by JW
6 days ago

Now that the offense is done, it is time for the defense :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284160-the-almost-all-time-tennessee-titans-defense
by Alex
about 1 month ago

Week 5 here we go!

Will the Chiefs do something for the first time in 32 years today?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270113-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-five/show_full
by Scotty
about 1 month ago

How deep do you think the Cowboys are?

This article will test it.

I really want some Cowboys fans input.

I appreciate it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266993-it-could-happen-to-you-the-ballad-of-the-2009-seattle-seahawks

sk.
by Punkus
about 1 month ago

Sorry this article is so 11th hour. Had a family situation come up. Anyway...

Find out how the Denver Broncos can prove they are for real this week against Dallas.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265762-week-four-gameplan-broncos-vs-cowboys
by James
about 1 month ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257301-vince-young-more-than-a-quarterback-a-real-man
My apologies for posting this on your board, but I really felt that I needed to write this and I really want you and everyone else to hear this message. I hope that you will give me your opinion.
by Kevin
about 1 month ago

Week one is officially over. You know what that means...

POWER RANKINGS!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255772-nfl-power-rankings-week-one
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Derek, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
by Matt
2 months ago

Hey if you have an extensive amount of time than please check out these four articles containing an in depth look at the NFC East teams. If not just check out your own team. Thanks in advance if you do take the time to read them...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237338-a-preliminary-examination-of-the-2009-philadelphia-eagles/show_full
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237344-a-preliminary-examination-of-the-2009-new-york-giants/show_full
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237349-a-preliminary-examination-of-the-2009-dallas-cowboys/show_full
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237355-a-preliminary-examination-of-the-2009-washington-redskins/show_full
by A.J.
4 months ago

Is there an excuse left for Romo and the Cowboys as to why they can't win when it counts? No more excuses left:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203529-no-more-excuses-left-for-romo-and-cowboys
by Ryan
4 months ago

America's team goes down at the mile high city. I'll tell you how it's going to go down. Don't let me talk ab out your team like this!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/202001-ready-for-war-the-broncos-schedule-uncovered-game-four?just_published=1
by Blaine
5 months ago

Dallas Cowboy community:
It is not too late to make a difference!
You can help. Please give a read and "pay this forward" Some things are bigger than sports.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182116-fallen-san-francisco-49ers-et-a
by CowboysPride
5 months ago

always interested in cowboys articles that don't berate Romo for playing golf LOL
by CowboysPride
5 months ago

I have a cowboys board/fan forum..http://www.cowboyspride.net/forum/index.php. I was wondering if I could rss feed your stuff....just a small blurb usually comes thru the title, and the link. And share your stuff and maybe help get it out. I just don't like to use the rss option without introducing myself. You're a terrific writer. IF you decide it's all cool....if you sign up at the site...then the feed will come thru any name you sign up or I can make an account I reckon

but this is what an rss feed looks like on our end..http://www.cowboyspride.net/forum/showthread.php?t=65844
Cuz I know you are protective of your stuff...if I could write I would be.

Deb

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Week Nine: Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles

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