Matt Barrie and the sports team talk about all things sports.
I'm The Enemy, Not Dirk.
As expected the AT&T Center is packed and very loud for game one of this intrastate hate series between the Spurs and Mavericks. I'll be honest, I'm not worried about the Mavs, I'm worried... Read »
John Madden The Video Game vs John Madden The Broadcaster
Today the sports pop culture landscape changed with the announcement that John Madden has retired from broadcasting. Madden's a Hall of Famer, won a Super Bowl, and been in the broadcasting booth... Read »
Mavs Will Advance To 2nd Round
This years Dallas Mavericks are the eptiome of an up-and-down team. One night they look as good as anyone in the Western Confernce, the others they like a team that's certain to get a ping-pong ball... Read »
December Is Going To Be Cold Again For Cowboys
As someone who watched the Cowboys December collapse in person last year, I can tell you I cringed when I saw the schedule released Tuesday evening. Never mind Dallas hasn't... Read »
Who Are The Rangers?
Boy were people excited when the Rangers swept the Cleveland Indians in the opening series. Talk of "this is our year", "we have the best lineup in the A.L." started. Then came the... Read »
Thank You Tiger And Phil
The Masters is without the question, the greatest golf event on the planet. I've loved it since I was kid. I was lucky enough to the play Augusta National back in 2006, and covered the tournament... Read »
I Want To Be Traded From NBC5
This is my official statement to the folks at NBC5. Please trade me immediately or I will be a disgruntled employee. The hilarious people in the promotions department said I would be taking part in... Read »
Patrick Crayton Needs To Shut Up
For the record, I like Patrick Crayton. He's one of my go to guys during the season when I need a good sound byte. He's vocal, and generally pretty accommodating. But he's been a little to... Read »
Jason Witten Speaks
For the first time since Terrell Owens was released by the Cowboys, tight end Jason Witten spoke on the topic. Witten was at Speedzone in Dallas for a March Of Dimes event with NASCAR driver... Read »
Wade Phillips Is Great
I love Wade Phillips the person. I question Wade Phillips the coach. But, uncle Wade is classic! Here's guy who presided over the most dysfunctional team in the league. Not to mention... Read »
I've Lost A Final Four Team
I was happy with my performance to this point in my bracket. I had14-of-16 Sweet 16 teams. Plus, all of my Elite 8 and Final Four teams were alive. I'm still in solid shape, but thanks to Memphis'... Read »
T.O. Already A No Show
As expected T.O. was a no show at the first day of the Buffalo Bills "voluntary" workouts. It's not a surprise that he didn't show up. He rarely does. What has to be s suprise to the Buffalo... Read »
How Sweet It Is: Bracket Update
The Sweet 16 is set. Most people know by now whether or not they're in contention in their office bracket pools. It's all on the Sweet 16 baby. I'm in good shape, I have 14 of 16 teams that... Read »
The Bracket Diaries: Round Two
We're now into the second round of the tournament. It's really when brackets start to take shape. I had a great day yesterday, going 8-0 and 7-1 in my brackets respectively. Although my one loss was... Read »
Matt's Bracket: Day Two
I am proud to announce my bracket is pretty good after round one of the NCAA tournament. I say good, because I didn't kill myself, but I'm not in first place either. Everyone was nailed by the Wake... Read »
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