Just Wondering... with Norm Hitzges

Norm Hitzges breaks down the Dallas Cowboys 37-20 win over Washington, exposing a controversial officiating call that overturned what looked like a touchdown catch, plus deep concerns about the Cowboys defense including zero sacks, a struggling secondary, and a run defense ranked near the bottom of the NFL. Norm also covers a rough weekend for Texas college football powers Texas A&M, SMU, and North Texas, plus why the surprisingly mediocre Texas Rangers still sit atop the AL West playoff race. Tune in for sharp analysis on NFL officiating controversies, Cowboys coaching concerns, and the latest in Texas sports.

Norm Hitzges breaks down the Dallas Cowboys' ugly 28-20 season-opening loss to the New York Giants, dissecting a defense that couldn't stop the run, a coaching mismatch against John Harbaugh, and costly penalties that doomed Dallas from the start. Plus, Norm shares four of his favorite weird sports history stories, including the worst NFL game ever played, the league's chaotic 1920 founding, how Elgin Baylor got his name, and boxing's fastest knockout on record. Tune in for sharp Cowboys analysis and quirky sports trivia you won't hear anywhere else.

Cowboys season predictions kick off this episode as Norm Hitzges breaks down the schedule, key concerns at offensive tackle and cornerback, and why the NFC East race could hinge on games against the Giants, Washington, and Arizona. Plus, the fallout from Dallas cutting quarterback Joe Milton, the Tyler Smith thumb injury and trade speculation, and a look at NFL coaching hires around the league. Norm also covers the Clippers salary cap scandal and Kawhi Leonard punishment, and explains why Stan Kroenke's purchase of the Angels spells trouble for the Texas Rangers.

Norm Hitzges sits down with longtime Cowboys radio analyst Babe Laufenberg for an in-depth preview of the 2025 Dallas Cowboys season, digging into Jerry Jones, Dak Prescott, the revamped defense under Christian Parker, and the biggest injury concerns heading into Week 1. The episode wraps with two hard-hitting football stories: the official death of the NFL Pro Bowl and a sobering look at CTE research following the passing of former Cowboys guard John Nyland. A must-listen for Dallas Cowboys fans wanting expert analysis before kickoff.

Norm Hitzges kicks off college football season by breaking down the preseason rankings, why the Big Ten and SEC dominate the top teams, and which schedules could derail a national championship run. Plus, a candid interview with Cowboys Ring of Honor legend Cliff Harris on his undrafted journey to Dallas, the brutal toll of old-school football, and why he thinks Charlie Waters deserves recognition too. Norm also digs into why Jerry Jones seems suddenly willing to trade away future draft capital to chase a Super Bowl now.