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Texan_lost_in_NY
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Location: Austin, baby!
Gender: Let me check...
Member since: April 26, 2005
Last visit: November 29, 2008

Texan_lost_in_NY has posted 77 links and 870 comments to SportsFilter and 17 links and 233 comments to the Locker Room and has written 1 column.

Sports Bio

I'm a sports junkie, born and raised in Dallas, liflelong Cowboy fan...went to the very first Cowboys game in the Cotton Bowl in 1960...too young to remember but apparently my dad took me. Also lived in Houston over 20 years before moving to NY in May '04. Now back in Texas since '06. My teams in no particular order: Cowboys, Rockets, U.S. National Team, Manchester United, Celtic, FC Barcelona, Astros, Houston Dynamo, Texas Longhorns.

Big game rivals I respect: Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns, St. Louis Cardinals, Oklahoma Sooners.

Games I've attended:

That first Cowboys game in 1960.

Cowboys - Browns, Eastern Conference Championship game, 1969. Cleveland killed us 38-14 and I froze my butt off.

So many Dallas Tornado games in the old NASL I can't even count but I always had a great time. Saw Pele' at Texas Stadium with the Cosmos.

US National soccer team getting thumped by Mexico's B-Team in '74 at Texas Stadium. Bobby Rigby was in goal for the U.S. and was Man of the Match for "only" letting in 4 goals, such was Mexico's domination. My, how things have changed...

Celtic-Rangers in the Scottish version of the old Charity Shield, 1974. I never knew the wounded and bleeding were meant to be passed from the stands to the ambulances waiting on the running track.

Same year, Liverpool - Leeds United in Charity Shield, Wembley Stadium. The two captains, Billy Bremner (Leeds) and Kevin Keegan (Liverpool) both red-carded for fighting in a "friendly." Then, after the game as we sat in our coach to leave the stadium, a Liverpool supporter wearing the biggest combat boots I've ever seen spotted a Leeds coach next to ours, grabbed the handrails and flung himself up to kick the driver right in the side of the head. Is that what they call passion?

Seeing Mike Scott pitch a no-hitter vs. the Giants in 1986 to clinch the pennant for the Astros. This is the same year the Astros lost to the Mets 3-2 in 6 with game 6 going 16 innings. The Mets also won game 5 in 12 innings, 2-1. Many people put this series in the top 5 all-time. I am one of those people, even though it broke my heart. The Mets went on to win the World Series over Boston on that Billy Buckner through-the-legs error.

Brazil - Holland in the quarterfinals of the '94 World Cup in the Cotton Bowl. Holland were up 2-0 at the half and Brazil came back to win it 3-2. Incredible atmosphere and my hat will be eternally off to all Brazil and Holland supporters for the buzz.

My first game at Yankee Stadium, Good Friday 2004 vs. the White Sox. My girlfriend bought space on the electronic board that they show before the 6th inning (I think) that read:
"Craig,
Welcome to New York.
I love you, Gail"

3 months later, I married her.

Sports heroes:

1. Tom Landry
2. Bob Lilly
3. Don Meredith
4. Emmitt Smith
5. Hakeem Olajuwon
6. Cornell Green and Mel Renfro (they used to come into my dad's grocery store and take me to the produce section where we would find the biggest Idaho and play catch. Great, great guys.)
7. Walt Frazier and Willis Reed...My first NBA love was the '69-'70 Knicks. If you ever get a chance to catch the Finals against L.A. on The Classic, watch it.
8. George Best
9. Nolan Ryan

Recent Links

Transvestite hooker tries to extort money from Ronaldo (the original) in Rio Ronaldo buys three hookers and gets unexpected packages.

posted on April 29, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result

2 men shot in Houston's Reliant Stadium parking lot after the US and Mexico play to a thrilling 2-2 draw. In a sick sort of way, is it possible this shooting is good for soccer in America? This "friendly" was played before 70,103 fans and the nosie was so loud the players couldn't communicate with each other or hear the official's whistle.

posted on February 07, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result

Munich disaster for Manchester United - 50 years ago today. A day of remembrance Eight Busby Babes, including Duncan Edwards, died in the air crash. Manager Matt Busby was pronounced dead twice before rising to lead the team into the next decade, winning the European Cup in 1968. Many English clubs came to the aid of United, providing players so United could continue their season.

posted on February 06, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result

South Korean soccer players dislocate their shoulders to become draft dodgers Why bother with serving your country when the U.S is there as your minders? Makes me reminisce of my days eating kimchi and swigging ginseng from the bottle.

posted on February 04, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result

The American Revolution continues in London Eddie Johnson signs for Fulham of England's Premier League, joining fellow Americans Brian McBride, Carlos Bocanegra, Kasey Keller and Clint Dempsey.

posted on January 23, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result

Recent Comments

Happy Thanksgiving to you all Wishing you all the happiest of Thanksgivings.

posted by Monica Poland at 03:56 PM on November 29

My wife's back pain was so bad we couldn't travel so I had a triple meat, triple cheese Whataburger. After losing 70 lbs. I thought I deserved it.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

Any time the Cowboys and 'horns win within 24 hours, I give thanks.

Comment icon posted at 03:11 PM on November 29

Rob Green: 21 days that changed my life. This summer West Ham's goalkeeper did without the traditional footballer's holiday and went instead to Africa to work with a charity that helps the truly disadvantaged – and uses football to get its message across. Here Rob Green describes an experience that was both shattering and ultimately uplifting.

posted by salmacis at 10:29 AM on July 18

I don't think we have to worry about seeing American bling and homes made from mud and faeces together any time soon.

Comment icon posted at 09:38 PM on July 18

Rob Green: 21 days that changed my life. This summer West Ham's goalkeeper did without the traditional footballer's holiday and went instead to Africa to work with a charity that helps the truly disadvantaged – and uses football to get its message across. Here Rob Green describes an experience that was both shattering and ultimately uplifting.

posted by salmacis at 10:29 AM on July 17

Very difficult story to read---hard not to look away at times. I'm glad I took the time.

Comment icon posted at 02:14 PM on July 17

Drunk referee shown the red card. (video link)

posted by salmacis at 03:41 PM on July 17

I'm think with that pronounced lean he might have overruled his assistant a time or two to correctly call offside.

Comment icon posted at 01:47 PM on July 17

EPL Fantasy 08-09 Open for business Pssst. Sign up. Pass it on. Don't tell squealy. Games start August 16. League Name : Spofi Code : 84936-22714

posted by garfield at 01:03 PM on July 11

Pick all the Rams.

Comment icon posted at 08:24 PM on July 11

Favre Asks For Release Favre seeks unconditional release from Packers, sources say. How much worse can this get for the Packers?

posted by jda at 07:00 PM on July 11

There are 3,650 comments on this story on ESPN.com just five hours after posting. Why?

Comment icon posted at 08:24 PM on July 11

Best soccer/football goal celebrations, 1 and 2. YouTube warning There's some very entertaining clips involved. I hope y'all enjoy them.

posted by Ufez Jones at 12:32 AM on June 29

Ufez, some oldies but goodies there. Robbie Fowler snorting the end line...it's been all downhill ever since for that boy.

Comment icon posted at 07:52 AM on June 29

George Carlin: (Late) Sports Authority Mourning the passing of the ultimate arbiter in the "Is it a sport or not?" debate. Also reference his famous comparison between baseball and football.

posted by TheQatarian at 07:09 PM on June 26

don't forget Foxx! Or Prinze.

Comment icon posted at 11:59 AM on June 26

Remi Gaillard, soccer prankster (video) In celebration of Euro 2008, public prankster ... Rémi Gaillard made the following video of himself using the urban landscape as a soccer pitch. He scores goals into an occupied ambulance, trash cans, a trash truck, a police station entrance, a second storey window, a drive thru window, a fountain, a monument, a lighting structure, a manhole (heh), a pizza vendor truck, all with victims in attendance.

posted by worldcup2002 at 11:47 AM on June 25

Brilliant. I never thought anyone could make bowling interesting. I bet he could pass as a U14 and play on my team! I'll start building the trophy cabinet now.

Comment icon posted at 12:23 PM on June 25

Updated Fantasy Euro 2008 standings I'm a little late on this, but I thought I'd post this before the semifinals start tomorrow. [More Inside]

posted by trox at 11:04 AM on June 25

Oh...and I'm picking Germany to win it all.

Comment icon posted at 11:47 AM on June 25

George Carlin: (Late) Sports Authority Mourning the passing of the ultimate arbiter in the "Is it a sport or not?" debate. Also reference his famous comparison between baseball and football.

posted by TheQatarian at 07:09 PM on June 24

Carlin was...well...I can't add much to what's been written here, but something happened yesterday at soccer camp I'd like to share. Of course we give all the kids new soccer balls for camp and one of the kids said "These balls are slick." I told him not to worry about it, that they would break in and besides, "You can't pick your balls during a game anyway." The double entendre hit me immediately and I just looked up at the sky, smiled and winked. A couple of 12 year old boys also got it and were doing there best not to bust a gut. .

Comment icon posted at 12:51 PM on June 24

Updated Fantasy Euro 2008 standings I'm a little late on this, but I thought I'd post this before the semifinals start tomorrow. [More Inside]

posted by trox at 11:04 AM on June 24

Thanks trox. Any picks for the Finals? I'm going Russia v Germany.

Comment icon posted at 12:34 PM on June 24

Fantasy Euro 2008 Anyone else up for Fantasy Euro 2008? I realize the time is short, but let's get it going. Details inside

posted by trox at 03:30 PM on June 04

Any opinions on this? Just doesn't seem like a very ambitious move for Hughes.

Comment icon posted at 01:59 PM on June 04

Fantasy Euro 2008 Anyone else up for Fantasy Euro 2008? I realize the time is short, but let's get it going. Details inside

posted by trox at 03:30 PM on June 04

I'm in. Here you go, grum.

Comment icon posted at 12:56 PM on June 04

Mourinho to Inter Milan, targets Chelsea trio. The Special One lands at Inter, and speculation is he will go after Essien, Drogba and Lampard.

posted by worldcup2002 at 12:52 PM on June 03

This guy might have something to say about that.

Comment icon posted at 01:06 PM on June 03