Easter Mash up

Ehsan Azad

Easter Mashup

                What an exciting Easter weekend for sports!  On a weekend where March Madness was supposed to be the center of the world, DFW sports stole the show with its very dramatic results.

·         Tony Romo’s new contract was the first big domino to fall this weekend and it created the most buzz. Sure the public knew a new contract was coming, but now that it finally arrived, it seems like fan reaction wasn’t too pleasing. Romo got a six-year 108 million dollar extension with 55 million guaranteed. That would come out to a total seven-year 119 million dollar contract.  Cowboy fans don’t worry about this being a robbery done by Romo. This is actually a great deal for both sides. It essentially is a 4 year deal worth 55 million. After that the team can then release, restructure, or let Romo retire without feeling any major impact on the cap. Pretty much, Romo has four years to get to the Promised Land or the Cowboys will end all ties. The only reason the contract is so long is that it helps spread out the cap hit, so again don’t worry.

·         While the Cowboys stole the show, The Dallas Mavericks quietly have found themselves very much alive in the chase for the final playoff spot. After a demoralizing loss vs. the Pacers, The Mavs had to win Saturday against the Chicago Bulls in order to keep pace with the Lakers and the Jazz. Midway through the fourth quarter, that looked very bleak. Nate Robinson looked like he was playing NBA2k13 hitting big threes and putting doubt into Dallas.  I guess the beards felt really itchy, because the Mavs go on a 15-1 run that included a dagger three by Dirk with just two seconds to go. Chicago frustrated that they lost a 12 point lead twice, hurried one final shot and the game was over. 100-98 was the final and Dirk looks like he has returned. The German Moses finished with 35 points and now has his team just a game and half behind the Jazz and the Lakers. They aren’t in yet, but they are making it very fun to watch.

·         So how do you cap off a wonderful Easter sports weekend? Oh that’s right, welcome Baseball back. The Texas Rangers opened the Season Sunday night against new AL west opponent the Houston Astros.  Questions about the Rangers ability to compete in the division were put on hold before the game because most thought that Rangers were still better than the raggedy Astros. The Astros, being new to the American League and all thought the best way to say hello was a thrashing of their in state rivals. 8-2 was the final and Matt Harrison and the Rangers bullpen could not last. The Rangers offense would have helped hit in more runs, but Josh Hamilton and Mike Napoli don’t play here anymore. Anyone who thinks this team is still capable of winning the division still needs to get off the ganja.

I would mention the Stars, but I rather not.  But they did loose Sunday as well.  So there was your Easter mash up, and boy was it delicious.  Till next time.