In this thought-provoking episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges tackles the harsh reality facing the Dallas Cowboys: a team with the league’s top offense — and the worst defense money can buy.

After another collapse against Carolina, Norm breaks down how the Cowboys’ inability to make stops has forced Dak Prescott and company into weekly shootouts just to stay alive. He calls out the painful “Revenge of Rico Dowdle,” who ran wild against his former team, and questions how long this all-offense formula can hold up.

Then, Norm shifts gears ⛳ to discuss Tiger Woods’ latest surgery and what it means for the golf legend’s uncertain future. With seven back surgeries, two Achilles repairs, and only three wins since 2014, is this the twilight of Tiger’s playing days — or the setup for one final miracle comeback?

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – 🏈 Must the Cowboys Score 30+ to Win?

01:26 – ⚖️ Stats That Don’t Add Up: #1 Offense, #32 Defense

02:13 – 💀 Defense Collapses, Game Slips Away in Carolina

04:14 – 🔁 The Revenge of Rico Dowdle

05:45 – 📉 A Running Game Gone Missing

06:36 – 🚨 Warning: Score in the 30s or Plan to Lose

07:31 – 🐅 A Legend Fades: Tiger Woods and the Toll of Time

10:18 – 🏆 From 82 Wins to What’s Next? Tiger’s Uncertain Future

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Just Wondering is a long-form sports commentary podcast hosted by longtime broadcaster Norm Hitzges, offering thoughtful, numbers-driven analysis of the NFL, college sports, the NBA, and the business and culture surrounding them. Each episode blends experience, history, and curiosity to explore why things happen — not just what happened.

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