Ehsan Azad
Holiday Mash Up
I have
been pretty busy lately and sadly I have neglected this column. When I decided
to get back to work it was pretty hard to pick a single topic to discuss. So
much has happened in the sports world it’s hard to decide what is worthy. So
here is a mash up of my ideas and opinions that have no relevance on the sports
world. Enjoy!
The tragedy that occurred to the
Dallas Cowboys has to be addressed first. My thoughts and prayers are out to
the family of Cowboys linebacker Jerry Brown Jr. No one should lose their life
that young, especially while in the middle of trying to achieve a dream most
Americans have. Also, to Josh Brent, those who hate or criticize him for his
actions may need to calm it down a bit. We act as we haven’t done what he is
accused of. I know a lot of people drive home drunk and are lucky to even
escape a DUI, let alone to be still alive. Josh Brent is human like us, and he
made a terrible mistake in which he will live with the rest of his life. He didn’t
want to kill his friend. In the end he will pay the price, but it may serve as
a tool to help educate the rest of us that drinking and driving can never be tolerated.
The
Cowboys win over the Bengals was probably the best and most emotional game I
ever witnessed in my short time becoming a Cowboys fan. Watching you could tell that the death of a teammate
surely was weighing heavily on their minds. Head Coach Jason Garrett used the
word numb to describe the energy level of his players and he was right. But,
the team rallied from 19-10 in the fourth quarter to win on a Dan Bailey field
goal. The team should get a lot of credit for overcoming loosing a teammate the
night before, playing a better opponent and rallying to beat them was just a
perfect way to end what was a tragic weekend for the Cowboys.
While
the Cowboys celebrated a victory Sunday, they lost a player to injury. Dez
Bryant, who might be having his best season this year, broke his left index
finger late in the fourth quarter. He did later in that same drive catch a 27
yard touchdown pass. It was first reported that he would be out the rest of the
year following surgery. Now, it seems he may delay surgery to play in a pivotal
game versus the Steelers. Who knows what
may happen, but the Cowboys do need him, even if it risks his finger being permanently
stiff. The Cowboys are still one game behind in the playoff race in both the
division and the wild card. Dez playing down the stretch greatly increase the
chances of success. He is clearly the best weapon the Cowboys have other than
Witten and Demarco and the most with the big play making ability. If he plays,
Dez will rewrite his image this season from immature punk to the play maker.
My rule
is never to watch Basketball fully until the month of February. Just doesn't make
sense to tease myself with early season basketball. But, I happened to pay
attention to this year’s Mavericks to see how they were with Dirk sidelined. Oh
and last night I got my definite answer. They suck. OJ Mayo and Shawn Marion
are doing the best they can, but man this team needs number 41 quick. If they
continue on this pace, that sacred playoff streak is going to come to end fast.
By the way Mark Cuban, re-sign OJ Mayo now. The dude can play.
Quick Rangers update. They haven’t
done anything major yet. After they traded Michael Young, I was waiting for
ESPN to break that they signed Zach Greinke. Then I was like OK, maybe they
will trade for Justin Upton. Then I was like OK, maybe they will get one of
another pitcher like R.A. Dickey or Anibal Sanchez. Then I was like OK maybe Josh??? So far, nothing has happened, but Josh
Hamilton could return. Yay? The front office better get another starter for this
rotation, or they will be in trouble again next year. The offense has already
lost Napoli and Young. I don’t have much hope for the Rangers now.
My
semi-Alma mater Texas Tech regained my faith and support of them this
yesterday. After overrated Head Coach Tommy Tuberville resigned to take over at
the University of Cincinnati, they hired Texas A&M’s Offensive coordinator
and former Tech Quarterback Kilff Kingsbury as the next head coach. This surely
made up for firing the Pirate Mike Leach. I have no problems with the move. Kingsbury
is a Leach disciple and will return Tech to its old pirate swagger. Oh and he
might be better than Leach, he just did get Johnny “Football” Manziel the
Heisman trophy after all.
Hope
you enjoyed my random thoughts on the sports world. Now for a prediction,
Cowboys beat Steelers 35 to 21. Now go make some money.
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