Janet Kessler
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Janet Kessler

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Janet's Bio

I'm a Dallas Native of 40+ years. I got my start with sports at a very very young age. As far back as my memory goes, I can remember watching some kind of sports game with my dad.

In the beginning there was only the Dallas Cowboys, and only the Dallas Cowboys I loved. I remember other pro-sports came and went, finding it hard to carve a niche in Dallas. Finally a few choice teams made it.

Those of you from Dallas will recognize this, I'm what you call a "Grove Rat."

My first love of sport is the Cowboys. My inspiration to write about them is equal to their credibility, and both are little low on the radar.

I'm in the mist of a revival with the Rangers, now that Tom Hicks is paying people with brains to make the decisions (Jerry Jones please take notes).

My current focus is mostly Mavericks. Basketball is such a thrill to me.

Anyway, I have a weird understanding of football and basketball. I mean, I'm not like most girls. I understand in detail what going on with the game. Sometime way more than the guys I'm watching it with.

I can be best described as a late bloomer in writing. My goal is still the same, even though I'm branching into other teams, that of projecting my passion for my teams.

For those of you who are better at watching sports than playing sports, check out my in depth non-team specific writing at http://howtowatchsports.com/

Or to see my non-sports writing at http://groveratcapers.posterous.com/

Please refer All questions about my new photo to Alex McVeigh at amcveigh@gmail.com.

Janet Writes About

The Short List What Janet thinks about sport's most pressing questions

  • Favorite Athletes

    Dirk Nowitzki and the boys

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Maverick and sometime the Cowboys

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Still to come.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Dallas @ Houston last Dec. on the floor.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Next question

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Baseball? Yawn!

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana. I'm not that old.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan! MJ still rules.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    neither

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Petty

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Neither

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    no time for college sports.

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  1. Hello Buddy, take a look at this important article. It will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. Thank you very much and God Bless!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake

  2. Can the Knicks' Jared Jeffries at the very least regain some of his pride this season?

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279908-knicks-jared-jeffries-simply-craving-for-approval

  3. mind checking out my latest article on the Dallas Mavericks
    check-up season again!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279722-dallas-mavericks-annual-roster-check-up?just_published=1

  4. At long last the second part of the 49ers All "No" team is here:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268746-the-san-francisco-49ers-all-no-team-pt-2-the-linemen

  5. Morning, J.K. Oh no doubt I want seat at the round table. Count me in.

    Thanks for thinking of your boy.

    Efrem

  6. 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.

  7. hey man

    can you do me a favour and please check out my latest article

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266244-the-2009-2010-season-is-do-or-die-for-the-dallas-mavericks?just_published=1

    comments are welcomed!

  8. 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

  9. Janet, do you remember Ironhead Heyward?

    Happy Birthday "Ironhead" where ever you are!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261862-craig-heyward-a-man-called-ironhead

  10. This article was originally published in support of Relay for Life. If you have read this before, then I apologize, but please considering donating at least $1 to Make a Wish in the memory of Josiah Herring. In light of several recent events I felt compelled to revisit cancer awareness and have not had the time for a new article. I Promise to have a new article out soon in support of the cause.

    Thank you everyone!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186686-outreach-of-hope-the-dave-dravecky-story-relay-for-life-part-two

  11. There are 73 numbers that need to be filled be apart of my proect if you would like.

    Project 99 launches tomorrow!!!!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259809-adrian-presents-project-99-final-update73-numbers-left-get-yours

  12. Hey JK! Sorry I missed your first Cowboys article. Got comments forthcoming on your second one.

    Later,

    Efrem

  13. Wat up, JK! Hope things are going well for you and the family. I have had to run home (West Palm Beach) a few times to care for my mom. She's doing much better and so I am now back in Baton Rouge.

    Great piece you wrote. Of course you already knew that :-).

    Efrem

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