As talented a player he is, he a better person, Diaco said, adding that his star defender is full of life. A day where maybe as a coach you might be feeling a little down or maybe slightly distracted with the world problems, Manti is easy to see, look at and see his face and immediately be energized, Diaco said. That just the kind of guy that he is.These teams played earlier this year in Minnesota, with the Cowboys winning the first half 170 and losing the second half 270. We don't like Chan Gailey's conservative playcalling on the road, and we hope he learns from the Cowboys' dismal road record that you gotta let it all hang out in the playoffs. We are looking for a highscoring, wideopen game here, and we think the Cowboys can hang within the touchdown spread.

The 49ers' offensive tackle made his NFL debut Sunday, playing left tackle in the third quarter of a seasonending 387 victory over Arizona at Candlestick Park.Boone had been inactive all season when coaches told him