Danny Amendola News

Speaking of former Texas Tech standouts... Cowboys rookie Danny Amendola was talking with reporters today and was grilled about some of his favorite interests.

After finishing 2nd in the nation in yards per game and 7th in the nation in points per game, one would think the Red Raider offense would have little room for improvement. via Rivals.com

“Make the team. Not the practice squad. I want to make the team. That's what I'm here to do. I want to prove that I belong here and that I'm good enough to be on this football team.”

In the first year of Jason Garrett's reign as Cowboys offensive coordinator, we saw a variety of new and unique plays from the playbook. via Dallas Cowboys

Here's what we know after the Cowboys' first rookie minicamp last week: If Danny Amendola makes it, he should remember Wes Welker in his will; Jerry Jones offers more second chances than a tent revival; and the ... via Dallas Morning News

“I remember the first day he practiced here. It looked like he had been with us for three years.”

He's small in stature, big in heart and was a standout slot receiver at Texas Tech. via MySanAntonio.com

“One of the things that stands out about Danny is he adapts well to new situations”

By Seth C Section: Football Posted on Sun May 04, 2008 at 07:38:45 AM EDT Texas Tech Football: We're going to start out with Fox34's coverage and a look back on each unit with Chris Level, up this time is the ... via Double T Nation

“He caught the ball very well and really did some good things. I'm excited about him. I just can't wait to see him when he has a chance to go against some of the (veteran) guys. I was very impressed with him today.”

Isaiah Stanback wasn't asked to participate in this weekend's minicamp, but that doesn't mean the Cowboys weren't thinking about him when it kicked off Friday. via MySanAntonio.com

By Seth C Section: Football Posted on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 07:28:17 AM EDT Texas Tech Football: We actually have quite a few football items to discuss, however first and foremost we focus on Danny Amendola's ... via Double T Nation

The Dallas Cowboys traded down and out of the 2008 NFL Draft , taking only six players but gaining a 2009 3rd and 4th in the process. via OTB Sports

Monday, April 28, 2008 Story last updated at 4/28/2008 - 8:19 am Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said recently that adding help at wide receiver was as big a need as the team has. via Lubbock Avalanche

“It's too early to tell, but I know he works hard, and he gives it everything he's got.”

By CHAREAN WILLIAMS Danny Amendola is 5-foot-10 1/2 and 183 pounds. Wes Welker is 5-8 1/2 and 185 pounds.Amendola's 40-yard dash time is 4.55 seconds; Welker's is 4.53.Amendola is a slot receiver who played at ... via Star-telegram.com

Adam James hopes he never makes it back to Section 19 of Jones AT&T Stadium, certainly not anytime soon. via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS Head coach : Mike Leach Last season : 9-4 overall, 4-4 in Big 12; won 31-28 over Virginia in Gator Bowl. via Rivals

The Red Raiders will head into spring drills with almost all of their wideouts back from last season. via Rivals.com

Texas Tech safety Joe Garcia works out for an NFL scout during Tech's Pro Day on Thursday at Jones AT&T Stadium. via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

“I feel like I play hard, and so does he. If the ball's going the other way, we're going to be over there, we're going to go until the whistle blows.”

Danny Amendola is well-aware of the comparisons. "I've been compared to Wes from the day I set foot on Texas Tech's campus," he said. via SportsDay

RSS digg blog email print SPRING AHEAD: For the third year in a row, Mike Leach will have the same face behind center, as Graham Harrell begins his senior season with numerous school passing records within ... via Fox Sports

“We started getting ready to win. We've had great practices, good tempo, a lot of fun. There's a lot of laughing and joking, but they are working hard. We want to win.”

Northwest Missouri State running back Xavier Omon, left, tries to avoid being tackled Thursday by Missouri State's Jeron Poole. via El Paso Times

A large Sun Bowl crowd watched Texas grab a 14-7 halftime lead at the Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Game. via El Paso Times

Adam Tafralis threw a touchdown pass as the Texas All-Stars routed the Nation All-Stars, 41-14, in the second annual Texas versus the Nation All-Star bowl game. via WFRV-TV Green Bay