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Landry, Roger and the Origin of the Shotgun

How Dallas borrowed an old idea and planted one of the lasting innovations in football.

Jul 10 •

Substack Live: Inside the Dallas Cowboys' vicious cycle — and an NFC East preview — with Bob Sturm

Is there any hope? We chat with a man who's followed this team through it all.

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'25 Film Study - DT Tommy Akingbesote

Maryland's talented DT brings his enthusiasm and man-strength to Cowboys DL.

Jul 8 •

The 5 New Cowboys That Are Needed Now

The draft will help the big picture for years to come, but these guys help now in 2025.

Jul 7 •

Glen Gulutzan Is Back & Better Than Before

Coaches can evolve in time and Stars believe that recycling this coach isn't a negative.

Jul 5 •

Dallas Cowboys

Landry, Roger and the Origin of the Shotgun

How Dallas borrowed an old idea and planted one of the lasting innovations in football.

Jul 10 •

'25 Film Study - DT Tommy Akingbesote

Maryland's talented DT brings his enthusiasm and man-strength to Cowboys DL.

Jul 8 •

The 5 New Cowboys That Are Needed Now

The draft will help the big picture for years to come, but these guys help now in 2025.

Jul 7 •

It Is Time To Pay Micah Parsons His Money

Of course, the Jones Boys will drag their feet, so it will be many more days before it is done.

Jul 2 •

'25 Film Study - Clemson's RB Phil Mafah

Cowboys decided to double-up at RB and they have two fine Day 3 rookies to develop.

Jun 23 •

Dallas Mavericks

They are Not Firing Nico; So, Now What?

He has survived the worst part of the storm and they are telling his critics to move on.

Jul 1 •

Welcome To The New Era: It Is Flagg Day

We look at the player Cooper is right now, what he isn't, and what we can expect soon.

Jun 25 •

(Ex)MFFL Therapy Session: 10,000 Words

Many Mavs loyalists are out on the franchise – and winning the lottery didn't change it.

Jun 11 •

Mavs Were Given A Reboot – Don't Waste It.

By winning the rights to Cooper Flagg, Dallas has chance to rethink everything. Again.

Jun 4 •

Mavs Win Big & Here Comes Cooper Flagg

Just when all seemed lost and franchise appeared doomed – sports happens again.

May 13 •

Dallas Stars

Glen Gulutzan Is Back & Better Than Before

Coaches can evolve in time and Stars believe that recycling this coach isn't a negative.

Jul 5 •

Founders' Choice: Stars Coach For A Night

I will never forget my night with the Dallas Stars during the Sean Avery experience.

Jun 26 •

Stars: Decisions, Trades, Moves, Mailbag

Nill makes moves and seems to want to enjoy another year with Jason Robertson.

Jun 20 •

Stars Fire DeBoer - Does That Make Sense?

We attempt to understand and explain the Stars deciding to go in different direction.

Jun 7 •

Three Thoughts - Stars Bow Out To Oilers

This Western Conference Finals loss was the worst of the three and everything stinks.

May 30 •

Golf Majors

Three Thoughts - 2025 US Open Oakmont

The grinding test of golf put everyone over par but JJ Spaun - We saw his moment.

Jun 16 •

Three Thoughts - 2025 PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler wins his 3rd Major at Quail Hollow in another dominating runaway.

May 19 •

My Three Thoughts - The 2025 Masters

Rory McIlroy has won the Masters and the Career Grand Slam, so what will we talk about next year?

Apr 14 •

Three Thoughts - The 2024 British Open

Royal Troon offers unique test, Xander Schauffele passes to win his 2nd major of year.

Jul 22, 2024 •

Founders' Choice: My Day At Pebble Beach

For my 51st birthday, my wife said I should play Pebble Beach Golf Links. Like a good husband, I didn't argue with her.

Jul 17, 2024 •

Texas Rangers

The "Year Two Jump"- Patience Is Required

Everyone is in a rush to call "bust"; there is no tougher jump than to the big leagues.

Jun 9 •

We Are Getting "deGrom Days" In Our Lives

Don't look now, but this could be the summer that we finally get him every 5 days.

May 21 •

Rangers End April Looking For The Offense

Was Tuesday the start of a positive offensive regression or will the famine continue?

Apr 30 •

Your new favorite Ranger is Joc Pederson

Sure, it is just a prediction, but I bet this piece will convince you to look in his direction.

Mar 26 •

Rangers Attempting To Bring Back Boom

The overview of the 2025 Rangers is mostly about mashing like it was 2023 again.

Mar 12 •

Founders Choice

Founders' Choice: Stars Coach For A Night

I will never forget my night with the Dallas Stars during the Sean Avery experience.

Jun 26 •

The Book List - 2024: My Reading Revival

It was a big year for picking up the books and putting down the phone (I swear!).

Jan 1 •

Founders' Choice: The Airing of Grievances

Jerry Jones has owned the Cowboys for over 35 years and his list of wrong turns is too long to detail. But, allow me to give my thoughts on his reign.

Oct 18, 2024 •

Founder's Choice: From Aikman to Romo

A lesson in realizing the wilderness can be a lot deeper than you thought possible.

Aug 8, 2024 •

Founders' Choice: My Day At Pebble Beach

For my 51st birthday, my wife said I should play Pebble Beach Golf Links. Like a good husband, I didn't argue with her.

Jul 17, 2024 •

The Sturm 60

Sturm 60 Rewind: '20 - LB Kenneth Murray

Let's look back at how we felt about Kenneth Murray from his 2020 Draft Profile.

Jul 7 •

Sturm 60 Rewind: '22 - WR George Pickens

Cowboys get aggressive to go find the WR2. Here is what I thought on his Draft Day.

May 7 •

2025 Draft Profile - Miami QB Cam Ward

Ward has been a well-seasoned QB with composure and poise. Now, to the NFL!

Apr 21 •

2025 Draft Profile - UCLA DT Jay Toia

I located a favorite 1-technique that might make sense for Matt Eberfuls. Here he is.

Apr 21 •

2025 Profile - Texas RT Cameron Williams

Williams will need more time to sort through issues, but has a chance in right situation.

Apr 20 •

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