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STORM CENTER COLUMN: Cowboys look forward to ’15
There’s a certain segment of Dallas Cowboys fans that believes owner Jerry Jones shouldn’t also serve as the organization’s general manager.
Well, this wasn’t a banner year for that segment.
See, Dallas claimed the NFC Eastern Division title with a 12-4 record after three marginal 8-8 campaigns and won a playoff contest for the first time since 2009.
This was the Cowboys’ best season record-wise since 2007. And Dallas, save for that ouster last week in Green Bay by five points, was the simply the best road team this year.
Earlier this week, the Pro Football Writers Association named Jones its National Football League Executive of the Year.
In part, the decision to give Jones this honor comes from the fact he listened to his son, Stephen, during the 2014 Draft.
The Cowboys selected Zach Martin from the University of Notre Dame rather than make the sexy, sizzling, splash pick of Johnny Manziel.
Martin has given Dallas an anchor on its offensive line for many years to come.
It’s time for Cowboys’ fans to be honest with me.
Did you truly expect your team to have this great a season?
After all, if wide receiver Dez Bryant completed a football act late last Sunday, your team would be playing for the NFC title tomorrow in Seattle.
This sports editor distinctly recalls a certain narrative on radio and television back in August, “The Cowboys aren’t good.” I heard fans say Dallas would finish with a record at .500 again – or possibly even below the Mendoza line.
But, the Cowboys’ 2014 off-season was a smart one, and I knew Dallas and the Philadelphia Eagles would vie for the division title. That’s how it played out, with the star emerging ahead of the wing. Read more of this column in the weekend Bowie News.
Editor’s Note: The Storm Center column is the expressed written views of sports editor Eric Viccaro and not The Bowie News.
Will both wide receiver Dez Bryant and running back DeMarco Murray play for the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium during the 2015 season? Well, that will be up to owner Jerry Jones and Dallas’ leadership. (Courtesy photo by James Smith/The Dallas Cowboys)
Visiting Tioga jumped out to a 16-0 lead and never let off the gas Friday night in a 50-13 win over Nocona on Senior Night at Jack Crain Stadium.
The Indians finished the season at 2-8 overall and 1-5 in district while Tioga goes to 4-5 overall and 4-2 in district..
Nocona Coach Jeff Hill said the Indians tried some different things early.
“We took some risks downfield early. Some worked and some didn’t,” Hill said. “We had four turnovers tonight and that didn’t help.”
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
It was a special day for Bowie girls basketball coach Matt Miller.
Miller picked up his 100th win with a 55-35 victory over Era, the place where he picked up his first win, on Saturday. Miller received a poster for his achievement and posed for a shot with team and family.
The Lady Rabbits built their lead throughout the game, getting out to a 22-4 lead after one. Laney Segura had seven points in the quarter while Laney Enlow had six. Parker Riddle had four and Brilee Lemons added a three-pointer, one of three for Bowie in the opening frame.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
State rankings are a nice thing … if you show you deserve it.
Nocona and Hawley came into their Nov. 4 area round volleyball matchup both ranked in the top three in Class 2A Division I. Little more than an hour later, No.3 Nocona had shown it deserved its ranking with a 3-0 (25-22,25-19, 25-17) victory over No.2 Hawley before a good crowd at Brock High.
The Lady Indians up their record to 32-12 with the Lady ‘Cats having their season ended at 31-9. Nocona Coach Sandy Langford said her squad made some defensive adjustments against Hawley. “We made a lot of changes. We moved in defensively (closer to the net),” Langford noted. “From this level on, you have to make adjustments because everyone is going to be good.”
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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