MediaBistro.com (Free subscription) | 09/17/2009
When GalleyCat reported that author Matt Stewart had landed a book deal after publishing his his 480,000-character debut novel "The French Revolution" entirely on Twitter, readers around the country offered these comments . Fascinated by this mix of controversy and praise, GalleyCat caught up with Soft Skull editor Denise Oswald , finding out what drew her to this Twitter-ized manuscript....
MediaBistro.com (Free subscription) | 09/15/2009
On Bastille Day earlier this year, author Matt Stewart published his his 480,000-character debut novel "The French Revolution" entirely on Twitter--writing at the revolutionary rate of one tweet every 15 minutes. For his troubles, Stewart earned a GalleyCat post and a book deal. According to Publishers Marketplace , his book sold to Denise Oswald at Soft Skull. The deal was negotiated by...
Revenge Of The Birds (Free subscription) | 09/08/2009
View full size photo uploaded September 7, 2009 As I looked over the final cuts of the 2009 preseason, I was immediately struck by how many former Cardinals have been given their pink slips. Some of these names were recently with the team and may still have some potential, especially at some of the shallower positions on the roster (read linebacker). With only four spots on the Practice Squad initially...
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 09/06/2009
The Cowboys reduced their roster on Saturday by releasing S Courtney Brown , QB Rudy Carpenter , TE Scott Chandler , FB Julius Crosslin , DE Marcus Dixon , LB Tearrius George , CB Jeremy Haynes , WR Jesse Holley , WR Mike Jefferson , WR Manuel Johnson , RB Keon Lattimore , CB Mike Mickens , WR Willie Reid , DE Derreck Robinson , FB Asaph Schwapp , DT Jonas Seawright , S DeAngelo Smith, WR Isaiah Stanback...
Blogging The Boys (Free subscription) | 09/06/2009
More photos » by Marcio Sanchez - AP Pat Watkins did not get a visit from the Turk today. Watkins has value to the team as a backup safety and is a key special teams player. Browse more photos » The Turk has been busy today. Here are the players the Cowboys cut to get the roster down to 53. OFFENSE QB: Rudy Carpenter RB: Keon Lattimore FB: Julius Crosslin, Asaph Schwaap WR: Mike Jefferson,...
Blogging The Boys (Free subscription) | 09/03/2009
More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP Brett Favre will not play when the Vikings host the Cowboys in the final preseason game Friday night. Aside from perhaps a series or two, both teams will hold out most of their starters. Browse more photos » OLB Brandon Williams (knee) is on injured reserve. SS Michael Hamlin (wrist) and ILB Jason Williams (high ankle sprain) are expected to miss 4-6...
Blogging The Boys (Free subscription) | 08/31/2009
More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP Which Cowboys inside linebacker will lead the team in tackles this season? Bradie James or Keith Brooking? Browse more photos » While many NFL teams are making cuts to get down to tomorrow's 75-player limit, so far the Cowboys have just made one such move. Today, the team released offensive tackle Andre Douglas . This leaves the Dallas roster at 76....
Blogging The Boys (Free subscription) | 08/23/2009
More photos » by Sharon Ellman - AP Special teams coach Joe DeCamillis praised the HD video board after Friday's game for blocking a Titans punt. He cited video board's work on special teams as one of the high points of play for that unit. Browse more photos » So one major bummer did come out of Friday's game against the Titans. Rookie OLB Brandon Williams tore an ACL and is lost for the...
Blogging The Boys (Free subscription) | 08/17/2009
More photos » by Eric Gay - AP Keith Brooking has Bradie James' back this season as the two inside linebackers look to solidify the middle of the Dallas defense. Browse more photos » The Cowboys' inside linebacker position has seen a bit of a makeover from last season. Keith Brooking is replacing Zach Thomas, providing more size next to strongside backer Bradie James. Also, his experience...
Blogging The Boys (Free subscription) | 08/09/2009
The Cowboys donned shoulder pads and shorts this afternoon, adding a bit more punch to a morning workout in shirts and shorts. The focus continued on special teams and on working the Cowboys offense when the ball is between the 20s. The secondary saw some shuffling, as both starting corners, Terence Newman and Mike Jenkins sat out after suffering injuries this morning. Latest word is that neither appears...
Blogging The Boys (Free subscription) | 08/04/2009
The league suffered a nasty rash of serious injuries yesterday. Torn ACLs. Torn Achilles tendons. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the good -- for all teams actually -- and tending to some injury business here. My mom is having a shoulder scoped, so I'm not hitting camp until Wednesday. In the meantime, here are two headlines which have intrigued me. 1. The possible value of Matt Stewart . His name...
Blogging The Boys (Free subscription) | 08/02/2009
More photos » by Eric Gay - AP Hurd beats Scandrick. Browse more photos » Practice was in shells this afternoon. Stephen Hodge dressed out but never managed to participate, he continued to work with the trainers instead. TE John Phillips took some reps as a long snapper early before practice started, joining LP Ladouceur and Matt Stewart . Early on they ran punt drills and Mat McBriar was...
Blogging The Boys (Free subscription) | 07/30/2009
Let's call this first practice a return to fundamentals. The Dallas Cowboys spent a lot of time in position drills emphasizing footwork and technique. The practice was light on the usual 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills and it did seem to be a little faster pace with guys moving to the next drill with alacrity. The practice was a shorts and helmets affair so obviously there was no hitting. Before the start...
MediaBistro.com (Free subscription) | 07/14/2009
In honor of Bastille Day , author Matt Stewart will publish "The French Revolution" entirely on Twitter, estimating it will take 3,700 tweets to micro-blog his 480,000-character debut novel --tweeting at the revolutionary rate of one tweet every 15 minutes. In comparison, Charles Dickens serialized his French revolutionary novel, " A Tale of Two Cities ," in a series of weekly...
Football news from a chick™ (Free subscription) | 05/27/2009
ARIZONA CARDINALS- Signed Dominque Byrd, TE; Oliver Ross, OT; Anthony Becht, TE; Mike Leach, LS; Rodney Leisle, DT; Keith Lewis, S; Bryant McFadden, CB; and Donovan Raiola, C. Re-signed Ben Graham, P; Clark Haggans, LB; Brian St. Pierre, QB; Kurt Warner, QB; and Dan Kreider, FB. Agreed to terms with Bertrand Berry, DE; Elton Brown, OL; Ralph Brown, CB; and Jason Wright, RB. ATLANTA FALCONS- Signed...
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