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The Dallas Cowboys can carry a region, a state and even a nation. After all, they are called "America's Team."

The professional football giant can also carry the Texas Rose Festival Men's Luncheon, as the Cowboys are typically the dominant conversation at the annual event.

Mickey Spagnola, who has covered the Cowboys since 1984, was under no illusions why he was the featured speaker for the Men's Luncheon Friday at the Rose Garden Center.

"I understand why I'm here, and it's not because of who I am but because of what I do," said Spagnola, who was introduced by KTBB sports director David Smoak, with whom he does a weekly radio segment.

"I've been fortunate to cover the Dallas Cowboys for 23 years," Spagnola said. "It's been a pleasure, it's been hard, it's been rewarding, and I'm not sure what else I would have done if I didn't stumble into it."
Cowboys Remain Hot Topic

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MMM, another bigshot get together in Texas,

What a coincidence! They are talking about the Cowboys