ESPN Mosley: Kick Returns aren't in for Cowboys' Buehler (Fun article)

[joseephuss]

Do the inactives and the practice squaddies go on away trips? If there is an odd number does one of the player have to room with a coach?

The entire 53 man roster usually goes because they may have last minute decisions on who is active and who is not active.

Parcells didn't let guys who were definitely out with injury go to the away games. I always disliked that. In my opinion, it takes away from being part of a team. Plus if it were a veteran like Terry Glenn they can still contribute by telling their replacements what they see from the sidelines and providing encouragement. But what do I know compared to Parcells.

 

[tyke1doe]

Name me another kicker in the league who would refer to a non-kicker on his team as "not a real physical guy".

:laugh2:

The Legend of the Buehler Continues. :laugh2:

 

[tyke1doe]

I realize this is a tangent, but I've always thought it strange that professional athletes (grown men) have to have roommates when they stay in hotels.

I don't get it... can anyone shine any light on why that makes sense?

It's not like the team doesn't have the money to pay for a single room for everyone. And if you want to make sure guys are turning in at the proper time, don't they have "bed checks" for that?

I'd have a hard time getting to sleep if that was me, and I'd think that sleep would be the thing you're most concerned about as a team.

Accountability and comradarie.

You're responsible for getting each other up - if one is a late sleeper. You build a relationship with your fellow teammate.

Those things translate into, hopefully, a better team.

 

[casmith07]

The Buehler's girlfriend is also a fox.

 

[Number82]

The Buehler's girlfriend is also a fox.

INDEED

 

[gimmesix]

I realize this is a tangent, but I've always thought it strange that professional athletes (grown men) have to have roommates when they stay in hotels.

Maybe you didn't mean this in regard to Buehler, but he and Ogletree are sharing a house/apartment together. I don't know if they are road roommates or not.

 

[gimmesix]

Haha thats pretty cool. Kitnas gotta do something with his time.

This is one of the more informative and interesting things Mosley's written in a while.

 

[Cover 2]

The entire 53 man roster usually goes because they may have last minute decisions on who is active and who is not active.

Parcells didn't let guys who were definitely out with injury go to the away games. I always disliked that. In my opinion, it takes away from being part of a team. Plus if it were a veteran like Terry Glenn they can still contribute by telling their replacements what they see from the sidelines and providing encouragement. But what do I know compared to Parcells.

The fact that it takes away from being part of a team is probably why he did it. He probably used it as negative reinforcement to get the players to not sit out much.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I realize this is a tangent, but I've always thought it strange that professional athletes (grown men) have to have roommates when they stay in hotels.

I don't get it... can anyone shine any light on why that makes sense?

It's not like the team doesn't have the money to pay for a single room for everyone. And if you want to make sure guys are turning in at the proper time, don't they have "bed checks" for that?

I'd have a hard time getting to sleep if that was me, and I'd think that sleep would be the thing you're most concerned about as a team.

as being part of a fraternity

you should know better

 

[Future]

I realize this is a tangent, but I've always thought it strange that professional athletes (grown men) have to have roommates when they stay in hotels.

I don't get it... can anyone shine any light on why that makes sense?

It's not like the team doesn't have the money to pay for a single room for everyone. And if you want to make sure guys are turning in at the proper time, don't they have "bed checks" for that?

I'd have a hard time getting to sleep if that was me, and I'd think that sleep would be the thing you're most concerned about as a team.

Corny as it seems, having roomates will bring a team together. You've got to remember most of these guys are under 30...so a lot of them are just guys looking to have a good time. Others might be rookies who are lonely on the road or whatever. It makes a lot of sense to have a roomie.

I don't know why you would have a problem sleeping with someone in the same room though...Those are your demons :laugh2:

 

[monkey]

The Buehler's girlfriend is also a fox.

A worthless post without pictures!


And Buehler deserves all the praise he gets. Well except maybe the God is kicking kind of praise (it is funny though). I am so glad he got the record!

 

[casmith07]

A worthless post without pictures!


And Buehler deserves all the praise he gets. Well except maybe the God is kicking kind of praise (it is funny though). I am so glad he got the record!

PM me for pics.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

This is truly a TEAM, Buehler is outstanding at kickoffs!

 

[Slashar00]

As another poster said, they share an apartment together. It's just about splitting costs, not really much else in my opinion. Remember, these guys are in their early twenties. Having a roommate is not unusual at all for guys that age. And if you think it's weird for them because they make six digits, you have to remember that they may not even live in Dallas permanently. They probably have a house or apartment in their hometown. Why buy a house in Dallas when you're not positive if you'll be playing in Dallas the next year?

 

[BAT]

Desean "Stinger" Jackson???? More like Desean "*** Stung" Jackson.

 

[Cowboysfan570]

INDEED

But she smells like ****

So says the Buehler

 

[ENGCowboy]

And whether or not he boots the ball deep into the end zone, backup quarterback Jon Kitna is always the first player to greet him. With a lot of time on his hands this season, Kitna has appointed himself head of the specialist appreciation committee. When players forget to congratulate Mat McBriar for once again silencing DeSean "Stinger" Jackson, Kitna rushes out to do the honors.

In addition to his kickoff duties, Buehler performs on the kickoff and punt return units. He said it makes him feel better about being a specialist.

"I'd feel bad if all I could do is kickoff," he said. "I need to earn my keep around here, and I want to show that I'm more than just a kicker."

Sir, we applaud your work.

John Kitna best pick up not to play a down.

Why do more kickers not feel like this?