Fix the Defense, Fix the League, Fix the Rangers? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

 Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges sits down with longtime Dallas Morning News columnist Tim Cowlishaw for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of Dallas sports — and whether anyone is fixing the right problems. They open with the Dallas Cowboys’ offseason dilemma: should Jerry Jones pay big money to keep George Pickens… or invest that cash in repairing a defense that ranked among the franchise’s worst? Tim makes his case clearly — championships are won with defense, not another $30-million receiver. From there, the discussion expands: Is Jerry Jones too attached to star power? Has NIL and the transfer portal permanently broken college football? Are the Texas Rangers “fragile” heading into the season? Can Kumar Rocker finally deliver on his promise? Is the NBA’s tanking problem worse than the league admits? How bright is the Mavericks’ future? And how long does a seven-decade writing career last? It’s smart, candid, and classic Norm — thoughtful questions, sharp opinions, and no wasted time. 🌴 Thinking About Getting Away? Let’s make the offer: Get your free Belize trip plan at 👉 bucketlistbelize.com/norm Use promo code NORM and receive a $200 experience credit on tours or the spa with a five-night stay. Direct link: https://bucketlistbelize.com/norm-hitzges-podcast Laid-back luxury. Sand, sea, and zero tanking. ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – The George Pickens Debate: Pay Him or Trade Him? 06:30 – Why Defense Wins (Again) 07:51 – Tim Cowlishaw at 70: How Much Longer? 14:03 – Does Jerry Jones Really Know How to Win? 17:49 – Is College Football Irreparably Broken? 20:15 – The Rangers Are… Fragile 22:59 – Life After Bochy and Maddox 24:48 – Can the Stars Finally Break Through? 26:35 – The Mavericks’ Long Rebuild 28:30 – The NBA’s Tanking Problem 33:25 – The Seven-Decade Writer Question 37:24 – Why Kumar Rocker Might Decide the Rangers’ Season Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW