Dallas Cowboys stuck in 2010 slump
By Peter Sblendorio Sports Editor While the Cowboys of Coppell have been outstanding since the 2010 football season started, the Cowboys of Dallas have given their fans a bit more reason to be concerned. Touted as a contender to play in the Super Bowl this February on their home field, Jerry Jones’ roster of talented players has underperformed greatly in both games this season. The offense was unable to muster anything against a seemingly average defense in Washington, and they let Jay Cutler dominate them in Week 2 in Arlington. The Cowboys will be faced with a tough test in Week 3, taking on a 2-0 Houston Texans team that has beaten the AFC champions…
On the Clock: Dallas Cowboys
By Travis Bremner Staff Writer We’re hours away from the start of the NFL draft, come here to chat with us during the draft, and looking at the possibilities for the Dallas Cowboys as they get ready to add to their NFC East champion roster. Thought their current selection is at 27, rumors have surface in the past 24 hours that Dallas is trying to trade up with either Miami or San Francisco at the 12 or 13 slots respectively, to apparently Texas safety Earl Thomas who would fit well here. The Cowboys seems to be shopping defensive lineman Marcus Spears. Make no mistake, Jerry Jones loves to make deals, if he wants a player…
NFL draft live chat tomorrow night
By Travis Bremner Staff Writer The Sidekick is hosting a live chat of the first round of the NFL draft tomorrow night starting at six o’clock. We would like you to join us and give your thoughts pick by pick as we break down the draft. Each team gets a maximum of 15 minutes to use their pick, whether they select a player, or trade the pick. This is the first year the draft will be a three-day event. The St. Louis Rams get the draft started at 6:30 when they go on the clock, the Dallas Cowboys make their selection at 27.
Texas Stadium imploded, causes some heartache
Rebecca Neumann Staff Writer Unable to witness the implosion on site, I watched the repeat coverage later yesterday night. I tried to be strong, but it was still pretty traumatizing. Some may say, “Hey, c’mon. It’s just a stadium; just concrete and steel.” But to others, including me, Texas Stadium always meant more than that. It was not just a run-down building, but the place where I first learned to love the football and the Cowboys. Watching the implosion itself was not the toughest part for me. Seeing the ex-players talk about the event and why they were not going to watch it, watching the countdown of the best moments in Texas Stadium, that…
Deep run for Coppell in the works?
By Travis Bremner Staff Writer The matchups are set and the second season is ready for action. The District 6-5A race has been compelling to watch, coming down the final Friday night for the second straight season. Now the four qualifiers go into battle the state’s best. Coppell avoided a scary situation in which they would be in a high stakes battle with Euless Trinity in the first round by beating Flower Mound last Friday. They forcefully handed that right over to Flower Mound. Flower Mound Marcus kicked Hebron out of the dance; it faces a Grapevine team they have already defeated this season. This district has prepared these four teams, Southlake Carroll, Coppell, FM…
Sports teams chip in to raise breast cancer awareness
By Amanda Peck Staff Writer October is breast cancer awareness month and many sports teams at CHS and around the state are showing their support by wearing clothes and having fundraisers. At various high schools and colleges around the state, volleyball teams are holding their annual Dig for the Cure fundraiser. When the fundraiser was started, very few college volleyball teams actually held the event, but now over 200 high school and collegiate teams hold the fundraiser annually. The CHS volleyball teams go all out for this event by wearing their pink “Dig for the Cure” t-shirts instead of their jerseys and wearing pink sweatbands. “I love the Dig for the Cure game,” senior Taylor…
Dallas Cowboys practice at Buddy Echols Field
By Andy Tabor Staff Writer The Dallas Cowboys used the Coppell Cowboys football stadium for Wednesday’s practice. With rain drenching both Cowboy practice fields, Coppell was the best choice for Dallas to use. “Coppell has always been hospitable to the Dallas Cowboys,” Public Relations Director Rich Dalrymple said. “It is really convenient to come and practice here because of the short distance it is from our regular practice site.” The Cowboys first did mainly defensive and special teams at the start of practice, then switched to strictly offensive and defensive drills once many of the offensive starters showed up around 1:30 p.m. Quarterback Tony Romo, running back Marion Barber and tight end Jason Witten were…