Category Archives: In the News

When the N.F.L.’s Culture of Violence Seemed Funny

Mostly, the incident was played for laughs. There had been bad blood between Buddy Ryan’s and the since 1987, when the Cowboys sent their stars onto the field against Philadelphia’s overmatched replacement players during the strike. The feud intensified in … Continue reading

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THE FIFTH DOWN; Giants and Cowboys in Opener

PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Giants will host the Dallas Cowboys in the N.F.L.’s season opener Sept. 5 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Since 2004, the Super Bowl champion has hosted the opener, with the home team going … Continue reading

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Joe Avezzano, a Former Dallas Cowboys Assistant Coach, Dies at 68

The league said on its Web site that Avezzano had collapsed while running on a treadmill and had apparently died of heart failure. Milan, where Avezzano arrived last fall and was coaching his first season — the league plays from … Continue reading

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