Love Your Enemy

I am a life long Dallas Cowboys fan. I was a fan of America's team even before the days of Troy, Emmitt, and the "Playmaker" Michael Irvin. When I was ten, I wore a Danny White #11 jersey (that was 10 times too big for me) to school once a week. I even vividly remember when the great coach Tom Landry was let go.

I also remember the infamous day in the 2000 season when the Star of Texas stadium was desecrated by none other than Terrell Owens. This incident is known as the first of his many more obnoxious self-exalting escapades. As the 49ers stomped the-boys that day, T.O. sought to rub it in. Twice he ran to the 50 yard line, opening his arms to the sky to celebrate a touchdown atop the Dallas Star. The second celebration was ended by Cowboys safety George Teague. Teague leveled Owens, protecting the greatest logo in all of sports, from such disgrace. Teague was tossed from the game and Owen's was penalized a game's pay which he compared to impeachment of the president: "It makes me feel like this was a classless act. Like President Clinton and MonicaLewinsky, that was a classless act, and he didn't even get impeached for it."

Dallas fans who are fierce in their loyalty (second maybe only to rival Steeler fans). So you can only imagine the sickness we felt when Dallas had signed the great nemace Terrell Owens. Many in Dallas were outraged. Shirts were made that say, "Defend the Star!" This move defintely proves that we live in a day where money matched by wins talks alot louder than team loyalties. (Remember Johnny Damon is now a Yankee. And I thought Emmitt being released to the Cardinals at the end of his career was distasteful!)

I am sure fans of America's team will soon calm down. I am sure we will begin to show T.O. the type of class that we are known for. We will soon forget all about the last six years of tasteless sportmanship. All of the boos will end before the regular season begins. I even think T.O. will have the descency to take his shoes off when he approaches the star from now on. In the end, Dallas fans will take full advantage of this opportunity to love and embrace our former enemy.

Right after he catches that first touchdown pass. At least, let's wait and see if he takes us to the playoffs.