10 THINGS...

1. Did anyone know that the great Cowboy DE Charles Haley (the only player in league history to own Five Super bowl rings) has a bipolar disorder? Haley’s on-field/off-field behaviour made for an interesting time at Valley Ranch during the Cowboy’s heyday in the early 90’s. Better now, he’s repaired his life and has things in order. Haley now wants to become a pass rush coach and feels he could show young players like DeMarcus Ware how to be even greater “"DeMarcus needs an inside move...he's just all outside speed. A pass rusher has three moves; inside, power rush and speed”. We congratulate Charles on his Hall of Fame nomination and wish him the best of luck.

2. Did you hear about this?
NEW YORK - A Bangladeshi taxi driver in New York City said he returned a lost purse containing more than $21,000 in cash and expensive jewelry because his mother always advised him to be honest.
Look, I know that we all love our mothers (right?), but would any of us give back $21K in found money? (Note that the jewelry was worth several thousand more on top of that). I’m still wrestling with this one.

3. Little known fact: When Sean Payton came to New Orleans and was looking for a quarterback, guess who his first choice was? Tony Romo. He offered Dallas a 2nd round pick for the then back-up knowing his potential from being his quarterbacks’ coach/offensive coordinator during his tenure with the Cowboys. If the deal had gone through Drew Brees would likely be a Dolphin today. I think Miami got the raw end of this one.

4. I’ve long been a big critic of Reggie Bush (wacker). I don’t feel he’s ever lived up to the hype of the big time player he was supposed to be coming into the league in 2006. Check out his career stats:
1940 RuYds, 17 TDs
1934 ReYds, 11 TDs
628 PrYds, 4 TDs
However, I will give credit where it’s due. He had himself a nice game against the Cardinals. But, let’s not forget that was against a team that gave up 90 points in two playoff games. Can he repeat a performance like that against the Vikings?

5. Don’t think so. The Vikings looked solid on both sides of the ball on Sunday. Think about it, they completely silenced the team that went into the Superdome and ended the Saints’ undefeated streak. At points the Cowboys looked inept against that Vikings pass rush. I expect a similar performance in the NFC Championship. Not saying the Vikings will win, but if Favre is in the zone, like he was against Dallas, they’ll be tough to beat.

6. The Bills hire Chan Gailey to be their next HC. I almost fell off my chair when I heard this one. I thought this guy was long dead man. And yes, I unfortunately do remember his tenure as the HC in Dallas- couldn’t wait for him to leave. But who knows, maybe he turns things around over there in Buffalo...stranger things have happened right?

7. Anyone still sounding off on the Colts for resting their starters over the final 2 games? Maybe a few, but that’ll all go away when they take down the upstart Jets and head to Miami for the Super bowl. This could be a great example of ‘Quality not Quantity’.

8. Anyone see that Hyundai commercial that they keep running during football games? The brunette sees the car and leaves a note with her lip imprint and phone# in the wiper blades. Then a blonde comes along and, with a sly smile, sticks the note in her purse and hops into the car. Geesh, where are we Europe? I know sex sells but this is getting ridiculous! Now lesbian sex fantasies sell cars?! Damn, I’m getting old man.

9. The D&G Playoff Pool is heating up as usual. Stanky has shaken a legg and taken over the top spot with The Cos right on his heels. But the target is still Obsessions a.k.a. Cologne Boy. He must be knocked out of the money. This guy is not going to collect two D&G cheques in one year if we can help it!

10. To the folks in Haiti...may God bless and keep you in this time of tribulation. D&G faithful, please give if you can. As difficult as things can get for us sometimes, we’re still better off than a lot of people in the world.