Failing Upward

Shoplifting arrest leads to undie-lievable endorsement deal for Dallas Cowboy

Suffice it to say that Dallas Cowboy running back Joseph Randle has had an eventful — albeit unusual — week.

First, the second-year player out of Oklahoma State ran for 52 yards in Dallas' upset victory in Seattle. Just 24 hours later, he was arrested for shoplifting cologne and underwear at Dillard's in Frisco. But the story didn't end there.

As part of the deal, Randle will donate more than $15,000 worth of underwear and clothes to Dallas children.

Before the week was over, Randle landed an endorsement deal with MeUndies, which was not the brand of underwear that he is accused of swiping.

In an October 19 tweet announcing the partnership with Randle, the California-based underwear company said "every mistake is a learning opportunity."

"Randle would like to take full responsibility for his actions," the statement reads in part. "He saw this partnership as an opportunity to turn a negative situation into a positive."

As part of the deal, MeUndies and Randle will donate more than $15,000 worth of underwear and clothes to Dallas children.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys fined Randle an undisclosed amount for his underwear indiscretion but kept him on the active roster. He ran for seven yards in Dallas' win over New York.

Joseph Randle remained on the Cowboys' active roster despite his arrest.

Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle

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Joseph Randle remained on the Cowboys' active roster despite his arrest.

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Take Another Swing

Austin pickleball club reopens with Bill's Oyster spin-off food truck

Photo by Henry Selis Photo

Other Racquet Social Club is back after city woes.

Pickleball players at Austin's new Other Racquet Social Club were placed on a forced rest this summer as the sports venue dealt with city permitting complications, but it'll be back in action November 1. It brings with it a brand-new food truck from the folks behind the immediately popular and also relatively new downtown restaurant Bill's Oyster, called Bill's Dips.

Its mandated hiatus notwithstanding, Other Racquet opened in late 2023 as a members-only venture, but opened to the public a few months later, in early 2024. Now, members still get certain perks, but anyone can book a guest court or stop by to enjoy the bar and food trucks — a big part of the initial draw. Guests don't even need to book a court to stop by and hang out.

“It’s been a hell of a journey, but we’re grateful to be reopening our bar after being closed for seven months,” said Other Racquet owner Matt Wolski in a press release. Wolski is also the founder of Pursuit Concepts, which brought Austin places like Idle Hands, Parlor & Yard, and Victory Lap.

“This process has been challenging to say the least, but the goal from the beginning was to have Other Racquet fill a need on our strip of Manor," Wolski continued, "one that’s a space where everyone can enjoy not only pickleball but great food and drinks in a welcoming, laid-back environment.”

Bill's Dips will open with Other Racquet right away, on November 1. It joins farmers-market-stand-turned-food-trailer B. Cooper Barbecue, forming a meaty duo. Bill’s Dips focuses on "classic comfort fare," according to the release, which includes the signature Bill’s Burger alongside chili cheese dogs, queso blanco, and soft-serve dipped cones.

“Our Bill’s Burger has become a fan-favorite, so much so that we wanted to create a standalone destination where our guests could conveniently get their burger fix in East Austin,” said Bill's Oyster managing partner Dylan Salisbury. “Parking at Other Racquet felt like a natural segue for our guests that come into Bill’s, and we were able to create a menu that reflects the laid back vibes of the space.”

Other Racquet Social Club is located at 2717 Manor Rd. and is open Mondays to Thursdays from 4-11 pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am-midnight, and Sundays from 11 am-11 pm. The existing cocktail bar is open the same hours, but closes an hour early except for Fridays and Saturdays. Finally, Bill's Dips will be open Thursdays and Fridays for dinner service, and Saturdays and Sundays all day. It accepts orders in person, online at billsdips.com, and via major delivery platforms including Uber Eats and DoorDash.

More information about Other Racquet Social Club is available at otherracquet.com.

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Fans of Austin sports and Austin food can now score tickets to The Tailgate, CultureMap's all-out party devoted to everyone’s favorite way to get in the gameday spirit. The event, presented by Verizon, goes down from 6-9 pm December 12 at Distribution Hall. Find out more about it here.

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