That wily Cowboys owner

Today’s sports humor column reveals what Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager/other things Jerry Jones and Wile E. Coyote have in common.

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Tweaking the winless Cowboys

In today’s sports humor column, we reason that there’s not much wrong with the winless Dallas Cowboys of Arlington that a little deoderant a few tweaks wouldn’t take care of.

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2010 NFC Predictions

In today’s sports humor column, we wrap up our NFL predictions with a look at the NFC. The bean counters in the NFL offices may like who we have going to the Super Bowl.

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Sunday Best (9.5.10)

Putting on our best for today’s Sunday best column while raising the optimism level for the Dallas Cowboys of Arlington’s regular season …

√ Dallas Cowboys of Arlington
√ Jerry Jones
√ Miami Dolphins
√ Kendall Langford
√ Arizona Cardinals
√ Matt Leinart
√ Seattle Seahawks
√ T.J. Houshmanzadeh
√ Texas Rangers
√ Elvis Andrus
√ Cliff Lee
√ Jon Daniels
√ Chicago White Sox
√ Ozzie Guillen
√ Manny Ramirez
√ Kirk Herbstreit
√ Holiday Inn Express
√ Tim Tebow
√ Florida Gators
√ Urban Meyer

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2010 AFC predictions

In today’s sports humor column, we look into the crystal football to see how the 2010 season will play out in the AFC. Hint: I’m not buying into all the New York Jets hype.

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Sunday Best (08.29.10)

Checking roll for today’s Sunday Best column while wondering if Little League World Series participants get excused absences from school.

√ Humpty Dumpty
√ Stephen Strasburg
√ Tommy John
√ Washington Nationals
√ Little League World Series
√ Gov. David Patterson
√ New York Yankees
√ Texas Rangers
√ Dallas Cowboys of Arlington
√ Washington Redskins
√ New England Patriots
√ New York Giants
√ Houston Texans
√ TCU
√ Oregon State
√ Pittsburgh Pirates
√ Notre Dame
√ Brian Kelly
√ Knute Rockne
√ Frank Leahy
√ Southlake Carroll
√ Brett Shipp

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My thoughts on Dad

My words read at my father’s funeral:

First, I want to say thank you to Mom. You vowed “for better or for worse,” and you have lived up to your word far beyond what should be expected of anyone. We in the family have always known how strong and courageous you are, but as you have fought your own cancer and then fought alongside Dad against his, that strength and courage has been on display for many more people to see. Throughout, you have modeled for me what true love is and what a Godly marriage should be.

Proverbs 31 says of a wife of noble character: “Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” That chapter also says, “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”

Mom, you are a wife of noble character, and you are to be praised.

Brad’s thoughts on Dad

The words of my brother, Brad, read at my father’s funeral:

As I reflect on my father’s life and what things he should be best remembered for, I soon realize that this could take a long time. I will try to not get too carried away, though, seeing as how Dad was never a fan of long-winded services.

Since his passing, our family has been overwhelmed with messages and stories from individuals who were deeply impacted by my dad. As a family member, friend, mentor, minister, writer, leader or a combination of all of those roles, he has touched many, many people in a profound way. The impact and influence repeated in these individual stories are a great legacy to this man we have gathered to celebrate – but they do not tell the whole story.

Grandkids’ thoughts on Grandpa

The words of Ashlin and Tyson — the two oldest grandkids — read at my father’s funeral:

From Tyson – Age 10

My Grandpa was a great man, the best Grandpa ever. He always had my back. He always made us laugh and could make a joke in any situation. He was the toughest person I ever knew. In the hospital, he told me, “When I get out I want to go fishing.” It made me so sad when I remembered that. Even if I didn’t like fishing, I wouldn’t miss it for the world. To make Grandpa happy was my favorite thing to do. The night after he died, me and my Dad talked about how great of a man Grandpa was. He was the best friend I ever had. I loved him so much.

From Ashlin – Age 12

Grandpa, I am going to miss being able to do things with you. Like those horsey rides on your back, or going to look at boats with you at Bass Pro Shop, or even rolling you from room to room in the desk chair when you were not able to walk. No matter what we did together, I enjoyed every single minute of it because you meant everything to me.

It made me feel so special when you said I was one of the reasons you would keep fighting. When you were having a hard time talking, I’m glad we made the secret hand shake so we could say “Love You” without words. I know God has a great plan, but it’s hard for me because I miss you so much. I will try to put my trust in Him. I want you to know that I love you and am so proud of you.

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Lessons from the Little League World Series

After some time off, it’s back to work with this sports humor column on what we all can learn from the kids playing in the Little League World Series.

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