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The Three Who Got Fleeced by the Marcin Gortat Signing Fiasco

I know you think this is an easy answer: Mark Cuban, Donnie Nelson, and Rick Carlisle. You're partially right. Below I'll give you three people/groups who got fleeced in one way or another in the Marcin Gortat Fiasco...

Written by Andy Simpson about 4 months ago 540 reads 10 comments
Jan. 2, 1994: The Day Emmitt Smith Carried America's Team

You could say Emmitt Smith carried the Dallas Cowboys, better known as America's Team, many times over the course of his Hall of Fame career. I was born a fan of America's Team, so I never had the moment that made me a fan...

Written by Andy Simpson about 6 months ago 98 reads 0 comments
"11" Reasons the Dallas Cowboys Will Win the NFC East in 2009

The Dallas Cowboys can and will win the NFC East in 2009. The statisticians and experts can sing the praises of the great moves the Eagles and Giants made during this offseason...

Written by Andy Simpson about 6 months ago 1,562 reads 17 comments
Michael Vick Is Free. Does Anyone Know Where Jerry Jones Is?

Has anybody seen Jerry Jones? Somebody call his son Stephen! Call Wade Phillips! Call Jason Garrett! Call Ed Werder! With news of Michael Vick's release, Jerry could be in a potentially self-destructive (and franchise-destructive) mental state right now..

Written by Andy Simpson about 6 months ago 422 reads 6 comments
Ten BIG Questions For The Dallas Cowboys' Leonard Davis

Leonard "Bigg" Davis has always been BIG. In seventh grade, Davis stood 6'3" and weighed 305 pounds. He has a big family, including 21 older siblings...

Written by Andy Simpson about 6 months ago 465 reads 5 comments
The Cowboys' Most Important Injury in 2008 Was Not Tony Romo!

This post by ESPN's Matt Mosley got me to thinking. What was the Cowboys' most important injury in 2008? You'll be shocked to find out that it's not Tony Romo...

Written by Andy Simpson about 6 months ago 392 reads 3 comments
The Dallas Cowboys' New Stadium Will Be Called...

...Cowboys Stadium. Many fans had hoped for Tom Landry Stadium, but that would have been a little too late to mend fences with the man who created the legend at Texas Stadium. Still, Landry Field would be a worthy tribute...

Written by Andy Simpson about 6 months ago 404 reads 0 comments
Five Plays That Helped The Cowboys Miss Super Bowl Expectations in 2008

Dallas fell short of their Super Bowl expectations in 2008. (Many teams have aspirations, but few teams face expectations.) After finishing second in scoring offense in 2007, the Dallas Cowboys fell back to 18th last season...

Written by Andy Simpson about 7 months ago 166 reads 0 comments
One-Trick Tony: Dallas Cowboys' 2009 Preview

9-7 Three of the last four years, the Dallas Cowboys have finished with a 9-7 record. While 9-7 can help fans forget the 5-11 three-peat from 2000-2002, the Stadium in Arlington Yet to be Named will suffer the same fate as the now-deceased Texas Stadium.

Written by Andy Simpson about 7 months ago 886 reads 4 comments
The Dallas Mavericks Can't Fix Their Biggest Problem

Between the end of Game Two versus the San Antonio Spurs and Game Three in Dallas, the Mavericks will work on many problems; defensive rotations, protecting the rim, attacking the Spurs' interior defense, and freeing Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry...

Written by Andy Simpson about 7 months ago 283 reads 8 comments
Why the Dallas Cowboys Should Release Greg Ellis

The Dallas Cowboys should release Greg Ellis. Tonight. Tomorrow. Soon. Greg Ellis has played eleven very good seasons in Dallas and has displayed nothing but class...

Written by Andy Simpson about 9 months ago 795 reads 8 comments
Here's the Real Reason the Dallas Cowboys Cut Terrell Owens

Clowns don't sell tickets, seat licenses, or advertising. Clowns sell hamburgers and balloons. The clown on the right of this picture does his job well. The clown in the middle apparently does not...

Written by Andy Simpson about 9 months ago 351 reads 5 comments
NBA Coaches: Getting Fired Is The New Lottery

What do you think Terry Porter is doing right now? Fishing? Reading the paper? Taking a nap? Vacationing in Europe? Porter could be doing any of these things because he is a lottery-winner...

Written by Andy Simpson about 9 months ago 147 reads 0 comments
Dallas Cowboy Fans: Tied Down with a Wood Block Between Their Feet

In 1990, Kathy Bates tied James Caan to a bed, put a wood block between his feet, and broke his ankles with a sledgehammer in the movie, Misery...

Written by Andy Simpson about 10 months ago 464 reads 6 comments
Rick Carlisle Lets Jason Kidd Loose!

Jason Kidd sure knows how to call an offensive game, and to prove it, the Dallas Mavericks are 3-0 since Rick Carlisle handed over play-calling duties to Kidd last week...

Written by Andy Simpson about 10 months ago 293 reads 0 comments
Dallas Mavericks: The "Where The Heck Would The Mavs Be Without..." Awards

Disclaimer: As a coach, I have always hated the postseason awards process, especially terms like "MVP." With the Internet having been a huge source of sports stories for over 10 years now, hundreds ...

Written by Andy Simpson about 10 months ago 123 reads 2 comments
The Un-Jersey Rankings: What Is an Athlete Worth?

First of all, I don't really know who's more valuable to the DFW Metroplex. I know you can debate value including stats, position, team, popularity, and marketing...

Written by Andy Simpson about 10 months ago 100 reads 0 comments
Dallas Cowboys Vs. Philadelphia Eagles: A Dallas Fan's Excruciating Live Blog

Alright, this is either the end of a season or the beginning of being a "dangerous" team in the playoffs. I'm going to try to keep this up to date and edit it often. All Times Central Standard Time PM 3:15 I'm sick...

Written by Andy Simpson about 11 months ago 341 reads 9 comments
The Dallas Cowboys Are 6-4, and They Will Make The Playoffs!

No I'm not channeling my inner Jerry Jones or Dionne Warwick. I'm basing my opinion on 38 years of history since the Cowboys first started with a 6-4 record...

Written by Andy Simpson about about 1 year ago 577 reads 10 comments
Change NFL Overtime? Yes We Can!

"The kick is up from Feely...and it's good! Jets win!" Only Gus Johnson could make that truly exciting. Why should a game with such a great finish in regulation have to end it's overtime period ...

Written by Andy Simpson about about 1 year ago 549 reads 11 comments
What's Driving Me Crazy About Sportswriting?

What's driving me crazy about sportswriting? Everyone. I just read an article by Randy Galloway, my favorite local columnist in Dallas/Fort Worth, in which he complained about the Texas Rangers not making any moves at the trade deadline...

Written by Andy Simpson about about 1 year ago 239 reads 5 comments
Gun to My Head Blog: Ron Artest or Josh Howard?

Huh? Why do I even need a gun to my head to make this decision? Let's look at the facts: Next year's salary numbers: Artest $7.4 million, Howard $9.945 million. Who doesn't want to shave $2...

Written by Andy Simpson about about 1 year ago 383 reads 0 comments
MLB:Rangers Win Walk-Off Against Angels

Tonight Josh Hamilton made me a believer. Hamilton made K-Rod and the California/Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels believers. Most importantly, Josh Hamilton made the Texas Rangers believers...

Written by Andy Simpson about about 1 year ago 408 reads 5 comments
Gun to My Head Blog: Best Current Texas Ranger

With a gun to your head, who would you say is the best current Texas Ranger? Here are the options: Ian Kinsler-Leading the league in hits (121), batting average (.332), and runs (79)...

Written by Andy Simpson about about 1 year ago 219 reads 4 comments
Gun to My Head Blog: Best "Character" Cowboy

With a gun to your head, which current Dallas Cowboy would you say is the best "character" guy? Here are the guys I would think about at gunpoint: Jason Witten—family man, NFL youth ...

Written by Andy Simpson about about 1 year ago 339 reads 1 comments

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Andy Simpson Article Archive

The Three Who Got Fleeced by the Marcin Gortat Signing Fiasco

Jan. 2, 1994: The Day Emmitt Smith Carried America's Team

"11" Reasons the Dallas Cowboys Will Win the NFC East in 2009

Michael Vick Is Free. Does Anyone Know Where Jerry Jones Is?

Ten BIG Questions For The Dallas Cowboys' Leonard Davis

The Cowboys' Most Important Injury in 2008 Was Not Tony Romo!

The Dallas Cowboys' New Stadium Will Be Called...

Five Plays That Helped The Cowboys Miss Super Bowl Expectations in 2008

One-Trick Tony: Dallas Cowboys' 2009 Preview

The Dallas Mavericks Can't Fix Their Biggest Problem

Why the Dallas Cowboys Should Release Greg Ellis

Here's the Real Reason the Dallas Cowboys Cut Terrell Owens

NBA Coaches: Getting Fired Is The New Lottery

Dallas Cowboy Fans: Tied Down with a Wood Block Between Their Feet

Rick Carlisle Lets Jason Kidd Loose!

Dallas Mavericks: The "Where The Heck Would The Mavs Be Without..." Awards

The Un-Jersey Rankings: What Is an Athlete Worth?

Dallas Cowboys Vs. Philadelphia Eagles: A Dallas Fan's Excruciating Live Blog

The Dallas Cowboys Are 6-4, and They Will Make The Playoffs!

Change NFL Overtime? Yes We Can!

What's Driving Me Crazy About Sportswriting?

Gun to My Head Blog: Ron Artest or Josh Howard?

MLB:Rangers Win Walk-Off Against Angels

Gun to My Head Blog: Best Current Texas Ranger

Gun to My Head Blog: Best "Character" Cowboy

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