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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's Recent Articles

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 11: Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadiumin on October 11, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri. The Cowboys defeated the Chiefs 26-20 in overtime. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Miles Austin Passes "Hot Check" for Dallas Cowboys

Published 6 days ago
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DENVER - MAY 13: Josh Howard #5, Jason Kidd #2 and Jason Terry #31 of the Dallas Mavericks pause during action against the Denver Nuggets in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Pepsi Center on May 13, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks: Making a Point with Dynamic Guards, Deep Bench, Dirk Nowitzki

Published 22 days ago
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DENVER - OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys rolls out to pass against the Denver Broncos during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 4, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Cowboys QB Romo Failed the Mile-High Test.

Published about 1 month ago
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 28: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys passes against the Carolina Panthers at Cowboys Stadium on September 28, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo Needs to Step Up In Week Four!

Published about 1 month ago
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Janet Writes About

Dallas (35),
Austin (35),
Dallas Mavericks (27),
NBA (26),
Basketball (17),
Opinion (17),
NBA Southwest (9),
Dallas Cowboys (7)

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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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by Robert
8 days ago

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
by Keith
15 days ago

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
by Aaron
15 days ago

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
by Blaine
about 1 month ago

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
by Efrem
about 1 month ago

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

Thanks for thinking of your boy.

Efrem
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 Aaron
about 1 month ago

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!
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 Blaine
about 1 month ago

Janet, do you remember Ironhead Heyward?

Happy Birthday "Ironhead" where ever you are!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261862-craig-heyward-a-man-called-ironhead
by Blaine
about 1 month ago

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
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

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
by Efrem
about 1 month ago

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

Later,

Efrem
by Efrem
about 1 month ago

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
by Blaine
2 months ago

The "Glove of Their Own" movement continues to gain forces!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250559-bernie-williams-drives-home-the-winning-message-of-a-glove-of-their-own/page/2
by Aaron
2 months ago

hey man

please check my latest article out!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250112-top-10-minor-players-with-huge-roles

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Dallas Mavericks: Making a Point with Dynamic Guards, Deep Bench, Dirk Nowitzki

Cowboys QB Romo Failed the Mile-High Test.

Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo Needs to Step Up In Week Four!

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