editor&rsquos note: Why?? * On the flip side of that argument SI&rsquos Don Banks has

(editor’s note: Why??) * On the flip side of that argument, SI’s Don Banks has the full story on why Jerry Jones went with Felix and ESPN’s John Clayton praises the choice. * Of course, there are always naysayers and Arkansas Sports 360 reminds us that some folks in Dallas aren’t too happy about Felix being their first round draft pick. That is something I am going to wear and play my best and I am just happy now that I am getting a chance to put it on This is a dream come true for me. Here’s a good quote on how he happy he is to be a Cowboy: It will be an honor I know that for sure That star represents a lot. He landed in a great situation and sounds incredibly excited about it…he refers to it as “a dream come true” three times in a short span.

Here are some links I’ve been saving up: * Probably the best thing I read after the draft was this interview with Felix Jones. And, with six players drafted the Hogs were a major factor this year. As America’s favorite non-sporting sporting event, the NFL Draft certainly receives a lot of coverage. (MALAYA) ($1 = 48.43 Philippine pesos)(Reporting by Karen Lema) Mexico. (THE MANILA TIMES) - Fitch Ratings said the government's budget deficit couldballoon to 232 billion pesos from the rating agency's 222billion budget shortfall estimate if expected proceeds from thestate's privatisation plan are not realised. (THE MANILA TIMES, PHILIPPINEDAILY INQUIRER, MANILA STANDARD TODAY) - The Philippine government saved 3 billion pesos ($62million) in the first quarter due to lower interest rates onits debts and a stronger peso against the dollar, the Bureau ofTreasury said. (THEPHILIPPINE STAR) ******** BUSINESS - Power retailer Manila Electric Co (MER.PS) said it plansto purchase more electricity from renewable sources like hydroand methane-fired power plants.

(THE PHILIPPINE STAR) - Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile is pushing for a billthat aims to penalise cyber criminals and hackers, includingpaedophiles who use the Internet to lure victims. (THE PHILIPPINE STAR,MANILA STANDARD TODAY, MALAYA) - At least 80,000 jobs are up for grabs in the biggest jobfair to be mounted on Labour Day on Friday, the Department ofLabour and Unemployment said. Mexico - The Department of Agriculture has ordered the Bureau ofAnimal Industry to closely monitor ports to prevent the entryof pork products from Mexico and the U.S., where dozens havefallen ill or died due to swine flu. MANILA, April 27 (Reuters) - These are the leading storiesin Manila newspapers on Monday Reuters has not verified thesestories.

Playing defense is the surefire way of staying in a playoff series. Don't fire Avery, fire Nowitzki, after all he's the big time choke artist.. If a player struggles and others aren't filling in, the whole team suffers. No team can be expected to shoot over 50% every night against the same team 4-7 times in a row Teams are smart and they make adjustments quickly. Defensive games do not require being accurate in draining the ball, which is why teams who play defense can be more consistent on a nightly basis when compared to a good offensive team. With the exception of the Heat, all of the teams who have won the NBA finals have been known for some kind of defense. When will teams learn that the run and gun offense is great for selling tickets but poor for winning championships. Sure he gets his points and the Mavs win games in the regular season, but when the games really count, Dirk doesn't rise to the occasion. He is a defensive liability and you simply cannot build a team around a power forward/center who won't give you the defensivepresence you need. A coach is only as effective as his squad, and a squad which fails to execute to the degree the coach instructs them should shoulder the blame. Why doesn't anyone call Dirk Nowitzki out on his lack of playoff success? How can the man named the NBA MVP not part of the reason why his team has had early exits in the first round after losing the NBA Finals after being up 2-0. Dirk is a great player but he is not a closer Nor is he a great number 1 option.

Avery Johnson is not the problem in Dallas.I hate how in the NBA when a team does not win the coaches get fired. Reuters has not verifiedthese stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. BANGKOK, April 27 (Reuters) - These are some of the leadingstories in Thai newspapers on Monday. I'll leave the BCS and the Bob Costas debacle to my fellow bloggers. This article is also featured on Dawgs On Top. I know it's a cheap shot but its not that far from reality (they did finish 6-6 last year after losing their last 5) So that's my rant for the day. So you're telling me that everyone in the Atlantic Coast Conference but Duke, Virginia, NC State and Maryland could go bowling? Or that I have to name 7 bowl-worthy teams in the Big East (um Syracuse and Pitt please...)? Next thing we know, we'll be watching the 'Ol Ball Coach Bowl in Columbia, SC between two "vastly underachieving teams with brilliant coaching minds". While leagues of twelve teams like the ACC and C-USA now have 8 and 6 tie-ins, respectively.