Bye DeMarco, Go Fly with the Eagles

In 2011, the Dallas Cowboys drafted running back DeMarco Murray in the third round. At the beginning of the season, Felix Jones was the starter, with Tyshard Choice as second string. When Jones went down due to injury, Murray passed Choice and became the starter. Murray finished the season with 897 yards and two rushing touchdowns. He went on to finish his career in Dallas with 4,526 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns. DeMarco Murray signed with the divisional rival Philadelphia Eagles.

The 2014 season was clearly Murray's best season. He set a new Cowboys record for rushing yards with 1,845. However, Cowboys fans will not forget the many fumbles he had. In week 8 against the Washington Redskins, Murray's fifth fumble of the season could not have came at a worse time. The Cowboys were down 3 in the first half and Murray fumbled after a 36 yard gain. That was not the reason the Cowboys lost, in fact Murray did rush over 100 yards, but you cannot give the ball to the other team especially when you are on the opponents side of the field with an opportunity to score.

DeMarco Murray's worse fumble of the season came during the playoffs against the Green Bay Packers. Early in the 3rd Quarter, Cowboys were leading 14-10 and looking to strike again, when Murray who had a clear path to the end zone did not secure the ball, allowing Julius Peppers to rip it away from him. The Cowboys went on to lose that game as well after a controversial call late in the fourth quarter. One has to wonder though, if Murray would have scored and given the Cowboys a 21-10 lead, how that momentum would have helped the defense.

The 2014 season was fun to watch. As a Cowboys fan, you always root for players wearing the star to do well, but you have to be honest with yourself, without this offensive line, how many yards would Murray have ran for. In 2013 he did run for 1121 yards with 9 touchdowns, but to jump up to 1,845 yards proves that he had a better offensive line. It would have been nice to have Murray back in 2015 with that same line, but he did rush the ball 392 times. The body can only take so much punishment. We will see how long he lasts in the Chip Kelly fast paced offense.

Nikki vs Brie Bella at WrestleMania 31 Would Have Been Best for Business

With WrestleMania 31 just a few weeks ago, the divas match has been set, but as of March 11, there is not title match. Instead there will be a tag team match pitting the Bella Twins against Paige and A.J.

Since the Bellas returned to the WWE, primarily to be apart of E! Network’s Total Divas, they have taken the divas division by storm. They are must see television. I will admit, I was not a huge fan when they debuted, I did not dislike them, but they were just another set of female wrestlers. But now I look forward to watching them on WWE television. There is no question that since Nikki is dating John Cena, and Brie is married to Daniel Bryan, these two have been the focal point of Total Divas. However they have used this to become even bigger parts of WWE television.

During the Spring of 2014, Brie’s Husband Daniel Bryan was stripped of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship due to injury. This lead to Brie and Stephanie McMahon, The Principal Owner of the WWE, being involved in a storyline. Brie would quit the WWE to avoid being fired for slapping Stephanie. While Brie was out, Nikki suffered the consequences. She was put in many handicap matches as a form of punishment. Ultimately Brie returned and face Stephanie at SummerSlam. On that night, Nikki turned on Brie costing her the match.

Nikki and Brie would not see eye to eye as Nikki blamed Brie for everything that went wrong with her life. This lead to the two facing each other at Hell in a Cell and if Nikki won, Brie would have to be her personal assistant for 30 days or quit. After Nikki won, she made Brie do any and everything that was humiliating.

At Survivor Series, Nikki earned a shot at A.J. for the Divas Championship. Brie, no longer obligated to help her sister, joined her at ringside. As soon as the bell rang, Brie jumped on the apron, grabbed A.J. and kissed her, which caused her to be distracted and allowed Nikki to take advantage and deliver a Rack Attack and win the Divas Championship.

On the most recent episode of Total Divas, both Nikki and Brie expressed interest in adventures outside of the WWE.  Brie is ready to be a mother and Nikki has opportunities elsewhere. If this is the case, then I understand the tag match at WrestleMania and I would not be surprised if there was a stipulation to put the title on the line with A.J. or Paige walking out Divas Champion.

Since Nikki has been Divas Champion, the two have been inseparable. This makes you wonder, when will Brie seek revenge for all the nasty things Nikki made her do. What better way to pay Nikki back then to defeat her on the biggest stage, WrestleMania.

@MrMainEventBDuB