I don't know about you, but I'm sick and tired of Todd Haley complaining about T.O. You've probably heard about the combustible duo's latest run-in.
Haley, the Cowboys' passing game coordinator, apparently got his coaching shorts in a wad about the long winter's naps that Owens often takes during team meetings.
In Terrell's defense, we've all been there.
Think back to fifth grade for a moment if that's still an option.
When (insert your teacher's name) would turn off the lights and throw one of those Walter Cronkite You Are There films on the projector.
Nothing against the legendary Mr. Cronkite, but the sound of the projector and the fact that you just finished off three Lunchables provided perfect sleeping conditions.
I just wish that Haley would come to the table with some solutions instead of getting so angry at the sleep-deprived Owens.
For those of us who've watched our fathers nod off in the middle of what seemed like engaging conversations, it's easy to see why Haley should cut his mercurial receiver some slack.
Maybe Haley could become a more dynamic speaker. I'm sure Jerry would sign off on a Toastmasters conference.
But since Todd's being so stubborn about this, it's time for me to offer up some suggestions on how the Cowboys can solve Owens' sleep disorder:
1. Allow him to nap while discussing pass routes on which he's not the primary target.
2. Show some compassion for once and place a blanket over him.
3. Keep a fresh pot of coffee handy, preferably an Ethiopian blend.
4. Stop listening to Classical 101.1 FM during film sessions.
5. And stop trying to place his hand in a glass of water while he's sleeping. We tried this prank countless times at summer camp and never saw it come to fruition.
Now that we've solved that problem, let's get to some of your questions in this week's exciting edition of Matt's Mail Call Plus Some Other Items that may or may not Interest You:
Richard Paolinelli writes: "In a recent column you asked: "Anyone have any advice on what to do when the man in 16E accidentally puts his head on your shoulder while sleeping?"
"I can't help you out on what is the proper thing to do in that type of situation but I know what you mean. The first time I ever flew on a plane (at the tender age of 20) a very vivacious and well-groomed blonde sat in the seat next to me. Thirty minutes into the flight (from Dallas to New York), as I am reading a book, I suddenly feel a soft thump on my shoulder.
"The woman had fallen asleep and apparently my left shoulder was the perfect pillow. Not knowing exactly what to do, I spent the next 3½ hours reading my book with my left arm frozen in the same position until she finally shifted her head away.
"It took about a day, but I finally recovered full feeling in my left arm.
"Someone should write a book on how to handle those types of situations."
Richard, thanks for having the courage to share. I'm currently working on book entitled, "How to overcome confined spaces." Look for it next July.
This comes to us from the curator of Eastern Illinois (unofficial) Hall of Fame: "Mosley, you're killing us! We were doing the Romo Watch feature before Romo Watch was cool!!! We've lived and breathed Romo since he was signed with the Cowboys, have a Romo Drinking Game, purchased our very own customized Romo jersey and been rooting for our guy for a long time. We even blogged live during the last game! Where's our love? Click on the main link and you'll see a picture of Romo's college jersey. That's in Marty's, the local campus bar, as well as a picture of the EIU (Uonfficial) Hall of Fame curator rockin' out with his Romo jersey.
"We love your blog, by the way, and link to it often."
Folks, you should spend the time on this blog. I had no clue that Joan Allen and John Malkovich once walked the hallowed halls of EIU.
Now let's go to Mike Chambers in our Madisonville (Ky.) bureau: "Just read about Hoyte being probable with an arm injury. What is the injury and how will this affect him being active this Sunday? I really liked what I saw from his blocking and would like to see him get some more experience."
Mike, it wouldn't surprise me to see Ollie on the field in Washington on Sunday. Parcells brought back Lousaka Polite as insurance, but Ollie's giving them the "physicality" they've wanted at that position. The kid was in on 52 plays the other night.
The arm thing's not a big deal. Just limited him some in practice but he should be ready to go.
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