Cowboys’ Dez Bryant motivated to beat Saints by taunting fan at restuaruant
By Mike Dyce
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant has been known to be a rather emotional player. While that emotion can sometimes be viewed as a hinderance to an athlete, it can also be an extreme motivational tool when channelled correctly, and that appears to be what happened to Bryant against the New Orleans Saints.
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“I just wanted to go get a great meal, just enjoy a little bit of family time with my brother,” Bryant told Ben Rogers of KRLD-FM 105.3, via the Dallas Morning News. “And there were a lot of Saints fans. I went to Pappadeauxs. You know, it’s like a Creole spot. And you know me. When people get to disrespecting, I got to say something back, but I didn’t.
“A lady was saying ‘Who Dat? Who Dat? I don’t care if he’s being right there. Who Dat?’ … while I was trying to eat my meal,” Bryant said. “So, I had to keep calm, which I did. And in my mind I was like, ‘Man, this lady need to shut up.’ Well, it was a little worse than that. But, I kept my composure. And I was like, ‘Man, I really hope we beat the brakes off of them.’ And I really hope she tuned in. I know she did.”
Of course Bryant and the Cowboys went on to beat the Saints 38-17 on Sunday Night Football, Bryant catching the final touchdown of the game to re-extend the lead and seal the win.
“You know what the greatest thing about tonight was?” Bryant asked. “I got to close it out. I got to close it out, Man. Dagger. And shout to that lady. And I really hope she sees this. Cause I’m going straight to Twitter after I get dressed.”
After the game Bryant was caught dishing it back to the Saints saying “we dat,” a pro-Cowboys spin on the Saints “Who Dat.”
Bryant is the only one who has channeled the taunts of fan into motivation for an excellent performance and a win.
During LeBron James’ first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, he was being taunted by a Toronto Raptors fan before going off for 24 points in the fourth quarter and leading the Cavs to a come from behind victory. The fans, who were Chris Bosh’s cousin and girlfriend, were then credited for the comeback win by James in a post-game interview.
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