Second Thoughts

Brew leaves a bad taste for Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles fans now have a brand of beer whose name expresses how they feel about the Dallas Cowboys.
Philadelphia Eagles fans now have a brand of beer whose name expresses how they feel about the Dallas Cowboys.

Not having any Super Bowl rings after nearly six decades of trying tends to make a fanbase antsy.

Not that the Dallas Cowboys would know anything about that, but the Philadelphia Eagles certainly do. It's one reason they harbor so much disdain for the organization so lovingly dubbed by many as "America's Team," and why they perennially go the extra mile to make sure their hatred is noticed.

That's why Pennsylvania's Weyerbacher Brewing has introduced a new beer named "Dallas Sucks."

"This one's for the fans," said the company in its news release, via Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "This brew was made for tailgating in parking lots, celebrating first downs and big hits, high-fiving friends and basking in the thrill of victory."

What the brew clearly wasn't made for is celebrating Super Bowl victories.

According to the brewery, the beer sold out Thursday -- the first day it became available.

The company notes the name is all in good fun.

"If you're a Dallas fan, I hope you take this as what it is -- a little good natured ribbing by a fan."

In fact, a portion of the "Dallas Sucks" proceeds are being donated for the cleanup efforts after Hurricane Harvey.

"We take football seriously, but we also take caring for our fellow Americans seriously," its website added.

Thanking the Titans

Texans star J.J. Watt wants to thank Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk before Houston's game with Tennessee for being one of the first big donors to his Hurricane Harvey relief fund.

Their conversation also will include an apology because the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year can't take it easier on her Titans in exchange for her donation.

Watt has 15½ sacks in 10 career games against Tennessee.

"It's tough," Watt said. "I'm going to tell her beforehand I apologize for whatever happens on the field, but I appreciate the donation nonetheless, and I hope the check still clears."

Strunk, a Houston native who lives in Waller, Texas, announced a $1 million donation Aug. 29 to Watt's relief fund. Watt said Strunk was the first to donate such a big sum of money, and that's why he wants to thank her personally.

Watt added it was hard to describe his feelings at the time with Strunk the owner of an AFC South rival with ties to Houston, where her late father founded the then-Houston Oilers.

"For her to stand up and show that type of support, that type of commitment, it was incredible," Watt said. "There really weren't words to describe it, and I still don't have the proper words to say thank you, but I think it was such an incredible gesture and I'll forever be thankful to her for that."

All hail Romo

"Who knew TonyRomo might have Hall of Fame credentials," wrote Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com. "As a broadcaster?"

Sports on 09/30/2017

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