Kevin Ogletree News

FIRST SHOT: As the jewelry store Christmas ad says, "It's a December to remember." Well, this Cowboys team is living on the brink... and December is always its Waterloo.

Al Groh is out as Virginia's football coach, Virginia athletic director Craig Littlepage announcement just minutes ago.

No one will ever know what kind of impact Kevin Ogletree would have had for this yeara s Virginia football team.

Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman and secondary coach Dave Campo had a short physical confrontation on the sideline.

It was December 2008 all over again for Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett last week.

Cowboys owner-general manager Jerry Jones reaffirmed his confidence in the "special qualities" of Felix Jones, saying he favors giving him more chances.

Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones received plenty of attention after his first game at Lambeau Field.

With a presumably increased role in the offense, as his knee continues to heal, Felix Jones appeared for a few moments last week, to be out as the Cowboys' kick returner.

Wade Phillips is the anti-George Allen. Allen, who guided the Los Angeles Rams and the Washington Redskins during an NFL head coaching career that lasted from 1966-1977, was known for stocking his rosters with veterans.

The Cowboys needed a first down against Philadelphia in last Sunday's fight for first in the NFC East.

The Cowboys figure to extend their sack streak Sunday when they face Green Bay. The Cowboys have had at least three sacks in six straight games, and the Packers' Aaron Rodgers has been sacked more than any other NFL quarterback.

From the looks of things, Felix Jones should be a dominant kick returner. He was named the SEC's Special Teams Player of the Year in 2007 after averaging 29.6 yards per return with two touchdowns.

The talk going into this game was predominantly about how tough this Eagles team was on both sides of the ball.

The Cowboys spent all off-season trying to get over the no-show performance in the 44-6 loss at Philadelphia to end 2008.

By JEFF CAPLAN PHILADELPHIA - Got weapons?The Dallas Cowboys entered Sunday night's game as offensively diverse as they've been this season, and against the Philadelphia Eagles they gave another intriguing youngster, rookie receiver Kevin Ogletree, a larger role, while also utilizing third-down tailback Tashard Choice in the wildcat formation - ...

By CHAREAN WILLIAMS and JEFF CAPLAN IRVING - Terence Newman has 42 tackles, three more than he had all last season, and on pace for a career-high 96.

Matt Hasselbeck's injured ribs probably tugged at him after Sunday's game at Cowboys Stadium.

The one last week was easier. "That was just straight," said. "I didn't make but one cut.

The Dallas Cowboys converted three times out of four third-down chances when they needed 10-plus yards in Sunday's win against Seattle.

With Roy Williams out of the game for consecutive plays, Sam Hurd sprung from a screen set up by a tight end to catch a ball across the middle and it turn it into a 36-yard touchdown for the Cowboys' first points of the game.