
The Chirp
This is The Chirp, your all-inclusive look at the best observations, jokes and photos that athletes have recently shared on social media. Because while not every story can be told in 140 characters… some can:
Cowboys Hall of Famer Troy Aikman and more on the Cowboys’ win and Romo’s record:
Tony Romo Dallas Cowboys all-time career passing yardage leader - Well done and well deserved...proud of all your accomplishments!
— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) December 22, 2014
I'd say it's safe to say the @dallascowboys made a statement this team is real. So I say it loud.… http://t.co/2NBkr5fueG
— Derek Holland (@Dutch_Oven45) December 22, 2014
With Romo, Witten, Bryant, Murray and the O-Line, the Cowboys will be a scary team to play against in the playoffs.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 22, 2014
We are NFC East Champions @DallasCowboys Nation! @ThrowUpTheX #FinishTheFight pic.twitter.com/vlOJo8dEii
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) December 22, 2014
Former Eagles defensive end Hugh Douglas is not impressed:
Damn ..... The Cowboys look pretty good... I'm about to throw up!!!
— Hugh Douglas (@Bighugh53) December 21, 2014
Seahawks punter Jon Ryan has his kicker’s back:
If anyone out there wants to talk crap about our kicker who is one of the best in the game u can meet me at the swing set at recess to fight
— Jon Ryan (@JonRyan9) December 22, 2014
Olympian Lolo Jones on procrastinating:
I Haven't started Christmas shopping yet. http://t.co/pf2FwL5ibL
— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) December 21, 2014
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt paying homage:
The original! #Beast pic.twitter.com/pNX4e9ksI9
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 22, 2014
Orioles pitcher Steve Johnson on the Ravens vs. J.J. Watt:
JJ Watt still eats burritos bigger than our running backs.. ?
— Steve Johnson (@SJohnson831) December 21, 2014
Former NBA player Josh Childress on time management:
How much time do you think you waste every day figuring out what you want to eat?
— Josh Childress (@JChillin) December 22, 2014
Marlins infielder Dee Gordon on the Wall of Shame:
How did I make it on the wall of fame at sun 'n lake elementary? Pretty sure I got expelled outta there in the 2nd grade???
— Dee Strange-Gordon (@FlashGJr) December 22, 2014
UFC lightweight Mitch Clarke has a case of the Mondays:
Tomorrow is Monday Morning, and that means one thing...need coffee http://t.co/5c0CnxQpQm pic.twitter.com/UHilCHq3WF
— Mitch Clarke (@MitchClarkeMMA) December 22, 2014
PGA golfer Lee Westwood on Groundhog Day:
Damn! The Knicks lost today!!!
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) December 21, 2014
Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney is having iPhone issues:
i swear apple programs iphone chargers to disintegrate after a couple months
— mckayla (@McKaylaMaroney) December 21, 2014
NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski on chivalry:
Gave my girlfriend first rights to the only iPhone charger because I'm a 21st century gentleman. ?
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) December 22, 2014
Giants punter Steve Weatherford on his wolfpack:
And we're the 3 best friends that anyone could have.... #NYG #BandOfBrothers pic.twitter.com/cFPmER1Xzi
— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) December 22, 2014
Shock point guard Skylar Diggins is OK, really:
My mom always asks am I ok when I tweet my thoughts haha
— Skylar Diggins-Smith (@SkyDigg4) December 22, 2014