More photos » by TonyGutierrez - AP Rookie Victor Butler is making the most of his chances. Browse more photos » "It's like the Civil War,'' says Cowboys rookie pass-rusher Victor Butler . "Brother-against-brother, best-friend-against-best-friend, and all that. It's something that I'm used to, the rivalry thing, and it's one of the really fun things about playing...
More photos » by TonyGutierrez - AP Tony Romo has to take his bumps and bruises from Redskins to Raiders in just a few days. Browse more photos » The 7-6 victory over the rival Redskins did little to boost fans' confidence in the Cowboys ' struggling offense. Running the ball 33 times - including six straight called in the first quarter - may have made the playcalling...
More photos » by TonyGutierrez - AP Browse more photos » Dallas Mavericks looking to fire up offense | Eddie Sefko - DMN "Stress is a relative term," he said. "You've always got to be very honest in evaluating your team and how you're playing, whether you're winning or losing. There were times last year when we were playing well and losing. We had to keep that...
More photos » by TonyGutierrez - AP Douchebag... Browse more photos » You'd think hate could be considered too strong of a word when describing a group of people I've never met and know little about. But you're wrong. I actually think it's not harsh enough. In fact, I'd like to tack on an f-bomb somewhere (probably after the really and before the hate) to signify just how...
More photos » by TonyGutierrez - AP Browse more photos » Mavs need the 3 for their long-range plans | Eddie Sefko - DMN The Mavericks are winning games, which is masking any problems that might be hiding under the surface. But 3-point shooting has to be a weapon for them. If they don't perk up from their .349 percentage thus far, it's going to put a strain on other parts...
by TonyGutierrez - AP View full size photo » This was the Mary, Queen of Scots of basketball games. The Mavericks were always in the executioner's role, always with the biggest weapon and the strategically superior position. But damn if they didn't have to hack at the Kings repeatedly to get the job done. "Put the kids to bed, Sally, the Kings are in town!" Dallas ended...
TONYGUTIERREZ Associated Press Kings guard Beno Udrih shields himself as Drew Gooden of the Mavs dunks in the first half. Udrih scored 20 points and had five assists. DALLAS – The Kings committed 21 turnovers for the second game in a row, and as a result lost their second consecutive game. This time, the Kings fell to the Dallas Mavericks 104-102 on Friday at American Airlines...
More photos » by TonyGutierrez - AP Browse more photos » How will this weekend the recruiting efforts of the Longhorns? Though the big news of the week is Darius White's unexpected and resurgent interest in Texas and official visit on Saturday, Jackson Jeffcoat's visit is no less important. Seen throwing up a Hook ‘Em sign in his playoff game last week, Jeffcoat has...
More photos » by TonyGutierrez - AP Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany celebrates after making a shot in the final minute of overtime during an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Dallas. Nowitzki had 41-points in the 99-94 Mavericks win. (AP Photo/TonyGutierrez) Browse more photos » We still haven't...
Terry's fourth-quarter surge helps Mavericks slip by KingsSacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) reacts after being called with a foul against Dallas Mavericks guard Quinton Ross, bottom rear, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 104-102. (AP Photo/TonyGutierrez)SACRAMENTODALLAS10443-81 (.531)42-93 (.452)6-16 (.375)5-19...
Colt McCoy has Texas in the top spot. Will they face an in-state opponent in the championship game? (AP Photo/TonyGutierrez) A few weeks ago, the lament began. Never had a season this blah been in front of the nation. The rabid fan base that follows college football everywhere was in for a massive letdown. Not even the playoff that everyone seems in chorus for could save this one. And...
Dirk scores 11 of 41 in OT to lead Mavs past SpursAlso SeeDallas Mavericks forward Quinton Ross (6) defends against a drive by San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) of Argentina in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Dallas. Ginobili left the game in the first half with an unknown injury. The Mavericks won in overtime 99-94. (AP Photo/TonyGutierrez)SAN...
More photos » by TonyGutierrez - AP Browse more photos » Simplified running game makes progress. Cody Johnson may have had only the second 100-yard rushing game of his career, but the big story coming out of the victory over Baylor was the job of the offensive line. Before going into that, let's get one thing out of the way -- Baylor is not a good team at stopping the run....
More photos » by TonyGutierrez - AP Browse more photos » Normally I do not second guess people that know more about a subject than I, but in this particular case I must. Rick Carlisle has at least made the determination that Roddy B should be the starter at the two spot (for now at least) but what is becoming so troublesome is that he refuses to give him starters minutes....
