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April 17, 2009 Archives


Why Spurs and Mavs fans hate each other

4:40 PM Fri, Apr 17, 2009 |
David Marcus

The Mavericks and Spurs represent one of the more lively rivalries in the NBA. Granted, it'll likely never rise to the level of Celtics/Lakers, but in Texas, this is one heated series.

And one other thing you just can't miss- fans of both teams really can't stand each other.

I've attended many Mavs/Spurs games, both in Dallas and San Antonio, and the level of trash talk back and forth is fairly intense. Has been for years now, ...



Why do college coaches have to travel with the team?

3:52 PM Fri, Apr 17, 2009 |
Josh Harvey

kirk.jpgI have done really well. I have made 79 entries on the WFAA blog site, but not yet mentioned Iowa football. That ends today!

I have to share this funny, but sadly ridiculous situation. According to ...



Dirk conference player of the month

2:13 PM Fri, Apr 17, 2009 |
Aaron Chimbel

Just a few minutes ago Mavs forward Dirk Nowitzki told the assembled media that the team is playing with the most confidence they've had all year heading into their playoff series against the Spurs.

It helps when you have the conference's best player for the month of April, which Dirk was named for this month.

Here is the release from the Mavericks:

Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki was named Western Conference Player of...



A receiver who has it together

10:41 AM Fri, Apr 17, 2009 |
Aaron Chimbel

The Dallas Cowboys are probably looking to take a wide receiver in next week's NFL Draft.

They could do a lot worse than Brian Robiskie, who visited Valley Ranch this week.

The Ohio State receiver is the son of long-time NFL coach Terry Robiskie and is considered one of the top receivers in Ohio State history.

But there is a lot more to him. He's been one of the top STUDENT-athletes in college football.



Report: Cowboys want receiver Miles Austin long-term

10:31 AM Fri, Apr 17, 2009 |
Aaron Chimbel

The Dallas Cowboys are interested in signing wide receiver Miles Austin to a multi-year contract.

He's a restricted free agent, who will be back with the Cowboys next season, but they want him longer.

No doubt the New York Jets interest didn't hurt Austin.



Canty dishes on Cowboys

10:23 AM Fri, Apr 17, 2009 |
Aaron Chimbel

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Chris Canty is now a New York Giant and he is happy to be there.

He also says T.O. was a scapegoat for the Cowboys problems last season.

Watch his interview wit...