Yao in Dallas?

Yao to work out with Dallas?

Chill out Rocket's fans, it's not what you think. Apparently Yao Ming has a "little brother". As local Houston scout Tully Cain puts it, "This cat can ball. But it's not what you think. It's on the gridiron". 6 foot 5 inch Yao Tsu, the 23 year old brother of Ming is set to sign a 2 week contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
Tsu has already requested the number 84, the same number that his favorite player Randy Moss used to wear. Speaking in clear English Tsu stated "Mr. Randy Moss has always been one of my greatest heroes." Tsu took up the sport at age 16 after watching a Minnesota Vikings game on a trip to the states with his brother. Moss went for over 100 yards and 2 touchdowns, and converted a new fan in the teenage Tsu. "If it is possible to achieve Nirvana on the field of play, then perhaps Mr. Moss did so that day", said the fawning Yao.


The baby faced Tsu recently stepped out of the shadows of his brother to capture headlines in his own country. Tsu helped his Chinese University win a national title in American football, playing middle line backer, kicker, punter, wide receiver and occasionally quarterback. He scored a whopping seven touchdowns: one on the ground, one passing, one on an interception return, and four receiving in earning championship MVP honors. In Dallas he will audition for the tight end position.
Tsu's quick striking ability and calm demeanor have already earned him a unique nickname: "the praying mantis". If things don't work out with the cowboys, Tsu's agent will explore possibilities with another NFL team, or perhaps even a Canadian Football League club. Says Tsu, "This is already a dream; a dream which will hopefully continue for many years."

-Ezekiel Bourne,
Freelance columnist