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Bum defends Wade Phillips

In talking with Bum Phillips for today's piece on the sons who have followed their fathers into the world of NFL coaching, he offered a strident defense of his son: Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips. Full Article at Dallas Morning News - Blogs

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  1. HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 23:  Bum Phillips stands on the sidelines as the Tennessee Titans play against Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on November 23, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  2. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, left, and former NFL coach Bum Phillips, right, watch the team's NFL football training camp in San Antonio, Friday, July 31, 2009.
  3. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 06:  Head coach Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys talks with Tony Romo #9 against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium on December 6, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  4. Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips leaves the field after losing an NFL football game to the New York Giants 31-24 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. , Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. The Giants won 31-24.
  5. ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 26:  Head coach Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys during play against the Oakland Raiders at Cowboys Stadium on November 26, 2009 in Arlington, Texas.
  6. GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 15: Head coach Wade  Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys reacts as his offense comes off the field during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 15, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 17-7.
  7. KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 11:  Head coach Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys walks onto the field ahead of his team prior to the start of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 11, 2009 at Arrowhead Stadiumin Kansas City, Missouri.
  8. TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 13:  Head coach Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys paces along the sideline against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Tampa, Florida.
  9. PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 07: Head coach Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys shakes hands after loosing 20-13 with head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 7, 2008 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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