Tonni ShookTonni Shook

Tonni was born into an Oklahoma family of die-hard Sooner / Dallas Cowboy fanatics. When she enrolled at OSU, her blood turned orange. She went home immediately and burned all things Crimson. Go Pokes !!!!!! In 2003, her job brought her to Dallas, where she renewed her love for the Dallas Cowboys. She enjoys traveling to watch her OSU Cowboys on Saturday’s and watching her Dallas Cowboys on Sunday’s. Go Cowboys !!!!!!! You can contact her at: tenashus@gmail.com or Twitter: @osupride97

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“The Prophet” – A book review

Author: Michael Koryta Hardcover: 416 pages Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; First Edition edition (August 7, 2012) There is no fear or loss so mighty that it can break faith   A story about…Read More

Views from the Loon: Unnecessary roughness

28, 32, 29, 27, and 28.  These numbers represent the Dallas Cowboys as one of the most penalized teams for the past five years.   Over that same period of time, the Dallas Cowboys were known for their…Read More

Views from the Loon: NFL Ref Replacements include a woman!

My fellow writer, Todd Toombs, lobbed one up for me earlier this week.  But I’m going to add a tidbit that Todd didn’t mention.  A woman, 42, in a first for the NFL, officiated a preseason game last…Read More

Views from the Loon: Dallas Cowboy’s 2012 Fantasy Football Edition

This is undoubtedly mine and about 90 million people’s favorite time of the year.  Despite the 110 temperatures, the smell is in the air.  And it’s exciting!  There are far less fans interested…Read More

Views from the Loon: No excuses for failing

Had there been conditioning tests 30 or 40 years ago, would Bill Bates, Don Meredith, Walt Garrison or Charlie Waters have failed?  Back in the day, the National Football League training camp was more…Read More

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Views from the Loon: Concussiongate 2012

When I started writing my “Where are the old Dallas Cowboys now?” series, I got excited about learning…Read More

Views from the Loon: Time for Dez Bryant to experience some tough love

Just when you think life is clicking along smoothly, a speeding freight train crashes into your brand…Read More

Views from the Loon: The Manster-half man, half monster, Randy White

While doing my research on this week’s former Dallas Cowboy, I was a bit surprised with what I found.…Read More

Views from the Loon: Bill Bates, Dallas Cowboys’ own Rudy, Rudy, Rudy!

Rudy is one of the best sports movies of all time.  Small kid from nowhere, going nowhere, works his…Read More

Views from the Loon: The Party’s Over Dandy Don Meredith

Don Meredith always walked away from whatever he was doing way before anyone thought he should walk away.…Read More

Views from the Loon: Walt Garrison, you’re once, twice, always a Cowboy

You would be hard pressed to find a tougher man than Walt Garrison.  From his playing days as a Fighting…Read More

Views from the Loon: What happened after THE CATCH, Charlie Waters?

What would have been the Dallas Cowboys sixth Super Bowl appearance in 1982 was squelched with what is…Read More

Views from the Loon: Where are you now, Billy Cundiff?

On a September Monday night in 2003, Billy Cundiff, Dallas Cowboy placekicker, nailed seven field goals…Read More

Views from the Loon: Let’s talk about something other than the 2012 Dallas Cowboys!

  I hate 100+ weather.  I hate that it’s not fall.  I hate that there’s no football to…Read More

Views from the Loon: DeMarcus Ware, On The Right Path

In person DeMarcus Ware has the height and build of a professional athlete, but his carefree demeanor…Read More

Views from the Loon: A morning with Dallas Cowboy, Jason Witten

  When I was first contacted to attend the Old Spice Jason Witten Football ProCamp, I missed out…Read More

Views from the Loon: The Dallas Cowboys need a brand other than the Star

Brand image, name, and symbol differentiate one company from the next.   The Dallas Cowboys Star is…Read More

Views from the Loon: Time to ‘show NFL Rookies the money!’

Jerry Maguire – my all time favorite sports movie.  We all watched that movie and at the end of…Read More

Views from the Loon: Introducing Mo Claiborne

As I sat there watching my very first NFL draft, I could not help but be excited for these young men.…Read More

Joe Avezzano: So Long, Goodbye

When I first read about Joe Avezzano’s death on April 5, 2012, I didn’t think a lot about it.  I…Read More